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NGP-001-PCS-15.03-0001-00
REVISION DETAILS
00 18/07/2016 Approved for Design Cui Xiaobo Mei Chunlin Wang Dongjun Wei Xiao
C 27/04/2016 Issued for Approval Cui Xiaobo Mei Chunlin Wang Dongjun Wei Xiao
B2 07/03/2016 Issued for Review Cui Xiaobo Mei Chunlin Wang Dongjun Wei Xiao
B1 04/02/2016 Issued for Review Cui Xiaobo Mei Chunlin Wang Dongjun Wei Xiao
B 01/02/2016 Issued for Review Cui Xiaobo Mei Chunlin Wang Dongjun Wei Xiao
REVISION HISTORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
OIL & GAS Development Company Ltd. (OGDCL) is operating NASHPA Oil & Gas fields in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. OGDCL intends to install Gas Processing and LPG Recovery
Plant at the oil field.
1.2 Scope
This specification defines the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing,
packaging, shipment, supervision during installation, commissioning and site acceptance testing of gas engine
driven reciprocating compressor package for NASHPA Gas Processing Plant. The package shall be mounted
on a common base with all necessary auxiliary equipment. The Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating Compressor
(including auxiliaries) shall be designed and constructed for a minimum service life of 25 years and at least
25,000 hours of uninterrupted operation.
The packages are to be supplied as per the Datasheets, Specifications & P&IDs assembled as pre-tested skid
mounted units. The packages shall be supplied fully assembled, piped to skid edge terminations.
1.3 Definitions
1.4.1 The review and comment by COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR of any VENDORs
drawings, procedures or documents shall only indicate acceptance of general requirements and shall
not relieve VENDOR of its obligations to comply with the requirements of this specification and other
related parts of the Contract Documents.
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1.4.2 Any errors or omissions noted by VENDOR in this Specification shall be immediately brought to the
attention of COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR.
1.5 Deviations
All deviations to this Specification, other related specifications or attachments shall be brought to the
knowledge of COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR as a section in the bid. Alleviations made during
the procurement, design, manufacturing, testing and inspection shall be with written approval of COMPANY /
CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR prior to execution of Work. Such deviations shall be shown in the
documentation prepared by VENDOR.
In the event of any conflict, inconsistency or ambiguity between VENDORs scope of work, this Specification,
National Codes and Standards, and referenced in the Project Specification or any other documents, VENDOR
shall refer to COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR whose decision shall prevail.
1.7.1 A reporting and documentation system shall be agreed between VENDOR and COMPANY /
CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR for the status of procurement, design, manufacturing, inspection,
testing and shipment of the equipment/material to be supplied under this specification. VENDOR shall
provide reports and summaries for production performance and testing operations in conformance with
a manufacturing schedule approved by COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR.
1.7.2 Daily, weekly, monthly and run summaries of all major aspects of the production process shall be
provided as reports to COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR.
In addition to the inspection and witnessing of tests by the inspectors to be appointed by the
COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR during the manufacturing and shipment of the
equipment/material, COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR may appoint a third party or its own
inspector for witnessing of the inspection and tests to be carried out at VENDORs facility under this
specification.
VENDOR shall assume full responsibility for the complete Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating Compressor
Package and all ancillaries as described herein, in other attached specifications, data sheets and P&IDs.
VENDORs responsibilities shall include all design criteria such as speed, direction of rotation, all necessary
analysis such as lateral critical speeds, discrete resonance sensitivities, start-up requirements, lube oil and
seals systems, etc. VENDOR shall handle and expedite drawings and data, and supervise and coordinate all
inspection testing specified.
VENDOR shall guarantee that all material and parts included in the construction of the Gas Engine Driven
Reciprocating Compressor Package shall be new, unused and of the required/specified grade.
1.9.2 VENDOR shall certify that the equipment supplied is suitable for the purpose intended, and that it shall
meet or exceed COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs needs as specified in this document,
other project specifications, data sheets and P&IDs.
1.9.3 VENDOR is responsible for providing any material, accessory items or equipment, in addition to that
referred to in this specification, which is required to provide a safe and efficient Gas Engine Driven
Reciprocating Compressor Unit.
1.10 Documentation
1.10.2 The following units will be used in design and listed on all drawings and documents. Gauges and plant
equipment shall be selected to indicate values only in the specified units.
Description Unit
Temperature F
Pressure(gauge) psig
Pressure(absolute) psia
Mass lb
Volume ft
Length ft, m, mm
AlternateLength in
LiquidRelativeDensity sp gr T F/60 F
LiquidAbsoluteDensity API and lb/gal @ 60 F
VaporFlowingDensity lb/ft
FlowingQuantities
Mass lb/h
Vapor ft/s
Liquid US GPM
StandardQuantities
Vapor MMSCFD at 60 Fand 14.65 psia
Liquid bpd at 60 F
Enthalpy Btu/lb
HeatRate MM Btu/h
ElectricalPower kW
Electricvoltage Volts
CompressionPower kW
Time Seconds, min, hours, days
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Description Unit
Viscosity cP
Concretedensity Pounds per cubic foot (pcf)
Concretestrength Pounds per square inch (Ksi)
SteelStrength Ksi
1.10.3 The form of drawings and documents may be as per CONTRACTOR/VENDORs Standards. However,
the format of the data sheet will be submitted to COMPANY / CONSULTANT for approval.
1.10.4 Variations from or additions to this specification shall be called to the attention of COMPANY /
CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR and approved in writing by COMPANY / CONSULTANT /
CONTRACTOR prior to starting fabrication.
1.10.5 Information for installation, operating, maintenance or inspection purposes shall be submitted to
COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR.
In case of any conflict between this specification and the requirements of other COMPANY / CONSULTANT /
CONTRACTORs specifications, industry standards, codes, regulations, data sheets or drawings, the most
stringent requirements shall apply with the written approval of COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR.
Unless otherwise stated on the datasheet, the equipment will be installed in an open, exposed area.
The unit shall be installed in an area where hazardous fumes may be present. The electrical hazard
classification for the area is IEC Zone 2 area.
Environmental conditions for the equipment covered by this specification shall be in accordance with
Environmental Conditions (NGP-000-COM-15.05-0001-00).
Control Panels
4.2 Gas engine complete with lube oil, closed cooling system, fuel (Natural Gas) supply module, inlet air intake
system, exhaust system with silencer, stack etc.
4.3 VENDOR shall get the pulsation studies (API 618 third approach shall be applied) for compressors suction
and discharge conducted by a 3rd party and shall provide pulsation bottles as required. Report shall be
submitted to COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR for information.
4.4 VENDOR shall provide all instrumentation required for stable operation, startup, shutdown, emergency
shutdown, train blowdown, monitoring, and alarm of the gas engine driven compressor train and
communication with other control systems and equipment. As minimum, all instruments, controls and
annunciation points shall be provided as specified by the data sheets and P&IDs included with the Tender
Document. VENDOR shall also refer to attached Specification for Instrumentation for Packaged Unit
(NGP-000-INS-15.03-0004-00) for detailed technical requirements and shall comply with the same.
4.5 For each Engine driven-Compressor train, a Unit Control Panel (UCP) shall be provided by vendor for the
overall Engine-Compressor Controls with integrated Load sharing control, compressor flow control, machine
vibration and temperature control, F&G monitoring/alarm, unit shutdown and blowdown controls, fire
suppression system, engine speed control and engine safety systems.
4.6 VENDOR shall provide common structural steel skid for the compressor-engine combination and for all
auxiliary systems with foundation bolts. VENDOR shall provide the inlet and outlet with matching flanges, bolts,
nuts, gaskets, etc., 2 sets of all gaskets, bolts and nuts at least 10% spares.
4.7 Wherever not expected to be damaged during transportation, insulation shall be installed prior to shipment
for all on-skid equipment and piping while remaining to be shipped lose for site installation.
4.8 Dedicated instrumentation and flow controlling of each compressor shall be provided by VENDOR, and
integrated into the unit control panels.
4.9 After successful shop testing, the Packages shall be prepared for shipment, delivered according to the
project requirements and the delivery terms of the contract.
4.10 Provision of supervision services for installation/erection of compressor packages and auxiliaries at key
points through a dedicated team of experts/engineers.
4.11 During re-assembly, re-connections and rechecks, as well as during on-site testing, VENDOR shall
provide assistance services as necessary. After final installation and hook up, the packages shall be
commissioned and finally performance tested. VENDOR shall provide assistance services for the timely
pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup of the packages.
4.12 Until satisfactory operation (uninterrupted 480 hrs and 72 hrs performance test) of the packages,
COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs team at site shall be assisting CONTRACTOR/VENDORs
operational and commissioning personnel in all matters related to the performance of the Packages. During this
period informal hands on training to COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs personnel will also be
provided.
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4.13 VENDOR shall provide all services required for the implementation of the work in accordance with the
tender documents, drawings & technical specifications and in conformity with the requirements indicated
therein.
4.14 In case of any conflict in the tender document, VENDOR shall immediately refer the matter to COMPANY /
CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR. COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs decision regarding the
matter shall be final.
4.15 Prototype or unproven equipment not having a well-established operation record will not be considered.
Only standard designs that are in regular and current production and manufactured for the service and site
conditions specified, shall be offered. Equipment, piping and valves shall meet or exceed the design pressures
and temperatures shown on the drawings and specifications.
4.16 Where COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR has pre-sized equipment, controls, instruments,
valves, piping, etc. shown on the accompanying data sheets and P&IDs, these sizes shall be considered the
minimum required by process conditions. VENDOR shall confirm the sizing and shall be responsible for the
design of all components, piping and controls.
4.17 A lifting frame shall be provided to permit single point lifting. When the multiple section base plates are
provided, VENDOR shall provide a lifting frame or frames that permit single point lifting of each skid. All lifting
frames shall be complete with all necessary slings and shackles. All lifting equipment shall be proof tested at
not less than 125% of the safe working load; the safe working load shall be certified and marked on the
equipment.
4.18 Non-skid grating shall be provided covering all walk and working area on top of the base plate for the
compressor and the gearbox.
4.19 Mass Flow meter to measure the Natural Gas consumption at packages inlet, package discharge and fuel
consumption at Gas Engine inlet with online test arrangement.
4.20 Suction vertical scrubber and temporary suction inline strainer at the compressor package inlet.
4.21 Air-cooled heat exchanger for interstage and discharge gas as well as for engine coolant.
4.22 Impulse and pneumatic piping/tubing for all valves, fittings as specified & required for mounting the
instruments. Block and bleed valves to be provided for pressure gauges and pressure transducer.
4.23 Structural supports within the compressor package for all piping, instruments etc.
4.24 NRV at final discharge, Relief valve at stage discharge, Blow Down Valve (BDV), Inlet and outlet isolating
valves, Flexible Coupling/V-belts/pulleys.
4.25 Y- type strainers, valves, sight flow indicators, check valves, auto & manual drain traps etc. as required for
various auxiliary systems i.e. frame lube oil, cylinder lubrication system, cooling water systems etc.
4.26 Complete Erection, Testing & Commissioning of compressor packages including supply of all Mandatory
spares as required for erection & commissioning.
4.27 Spare parts suitable for two year's continuous operation (including consumption of spare parts required for
annual survey and a list of wearing parts).
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4.28 First filling for all consumable such as grease, lube oil, fuse, etc. to be used during commissioning.
4.29 Operation and maintenance manual of complete Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating Compressor Unit.
4.30 3D model (.step file) for the whole Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating Compressor Unit shall be provided by
VENDOR and 3D model(.step file) is mandatory.
4.31 VENDOR shall provide one set of special tools and fixtures for the equipment. One set of shipping
containers for compressor bundles and engines shall also be provided. (API RP 11PGT 2.2.16.1).
4.32 VENDOR shall complete and submit the data sheets with his proposal using data sheets forms
recommended by ISO 3046, API 613, 614, 11P, and 671 (API RP 11PGT2.3.1.3).
4.33 Automatic carbon dioxide extinguishing system shall be considered to suppress fires for the compressor.
The carbon dioxide extinguishing system shall be suitable for fire Class B. The design, fabrication, inspection
and testing shall conform to NFPA12.
The compressor and gas engine shall be skid mounted and coupled together (through a gearbox if required).
For satisfying the requirement of noise level (85dBA@1.0m), the acoustic panel enclosure shall be compulsory
provided and weatherproof and made of carbon steel and coated as per paints specification. The enclosure
shall be framed and supported from the skid. The gas engine ancillary package including combustion air intake
system and the engine exhaust duct and silencer system shall be provided with support framework for quick
hook-up and for mounting on top of the enclosure. Access ways and maintenance platforms shall be provided
where routine maintenance and operation checks are required. All foundation requirements including for main
skid, ancillary bases and support frames shall be provided with details for COMPANY / CONSULTANT /
CONTRACTORs review and approval.
All piping, wiring, and tubing within VENDORs supply shall be fully supported by VENDOR. All terminations at
which the off-skid lines are to make connections shall be fully anchored on VENDORs side. Foundations
required for supports will be provided by an off-skid installer. Any limitation on loads and movements imposed
by the off-skid piping shall be defined on VENDORs drawings.
VENDOR shall provide complete structural loading drawings. These shall indicate details of all support points,
relevant dimensions, load directions, load types and load magnitudes of all equipment supplied by VENDOR
including main components, all auxiliaries, duct work and support frame steelwork.
VENDOR shall clearly indicate in his proposal all items covered by this specification which are located off-skid
and to specify dimensions, weights and interface details required for installation and hook-up.
VENDOR shall fully define all piping, mechanical connections, electrical wiring, instrumentation and control
interfaces with size, schedule, type, location, rating, design and operation ranges.
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6.0 ENGINE AND AUXILIARIES
6.1 General
The engine driver shall be a reciprocating internal combustion natural gas engine complying BS 5514/ISO 3046
or equal. The engine shall have a continuous rating, derated for site conditions at the maximum air ambient,
minimum fuel gas pressure and all power transmission losses, at least equal to 110 percent of the bhp required
for continuous operation supplying the maximum compressors demand specified.
The engine-driven train shall not have any torsional natural frequencies within 10 percent of the first or second
harmonic of the rotational frequency of any shaft in the operating speed range.
Constant speed applications shall be considered to have an operating speed range of 10 percent of rated
speed.
The engine shall include replaceable cylinder liners of the wet sleeve type and replaceable valve seat inserts.
Combustion chambers shall be of the open type. Connecting rods and crankshaft shall be of forged steel.
Engine drive for attached auxiliaries shall be gear, V-belt or chain type.V-belt and chain drives shall be
furnished with adjustable tensioning devices.
Bearings shall be manufacturer's standard. Shims shall not be used for any bearing.
The engine shall be designed to minimize the requirement of special tools for installation and maintenance.
One set of such tools with a description and instructions for their use shall be supplied.
The engine shall be provided with one or more engine-mounted dry-type air cleaners/filters of sufficient
capacity to protect the working parts of the engine from dust, grit and moisture laden air.
The filter shall be fitted with a differential pressure indicator (transmitter) to show when the filter requires
attention.
If the air filter is to be installed remotely from the engine, VENDOR shall supply the filter loose. The pipework
between the filter and the engine shall be either stainless steel or marine grade aluminium with less than 3%
magnesium.
VENDOR shall recommend the size of the intake pipe between the filter and the engine. VENDOR shall ensure
that the pipework does not impose unacceptable strains on the engine. VENDOR shall supply a flexible joint
between the intake pipe and the engine.
Unless absolutely essential, internal fasteners shall not be used downstream of the air filter.Where unavoidable,
internal fasteners shall be positively secured.
Intake pipes 250 mm or larger in diameter shall be fitted with a BICERI type explosion relief valve with integral
flame trap between the engine and the air filter (or the silencer, if fitted).
All external connections from the engine shall terminate in flanges to ASME B16.5.
An air intake silencer shall be provided if the air intake noise level exceeds that permitted.
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6.3 Starting System
VENDOR shall furnish a complete starting system for gas engine driver.The starting system shall be instrument
air.
Starting devices operating on the flywheel shall have enclosed rotating parts.
VENDOR shall provide complete fuel system comprising of but not limited to Carburetion System, Vertical
Separator/Filters, Interconnection piping, fittings, Solenoid actuated fuel shutoff valve, Solenoid actuator fuel
line vent valve, Fuel gas pressure regulator, Pressure Safety Valve, Fuel Consumption Meter.
Clean, dry natural gas as the fuel at 2.5 barg minimum shall be provided. For Fuel Gas properties, refer
attached datasheet. VENDOR shall provide a complete on-skid fuel system. All necessary valves and
regulators shall be consistent with the pressure. Fisher gas regulators or equivalent with steel bodies shall be
provided for pressure reduction, if required. An explosion-proof, all steel, solenoid type fuel valve shall be
furnished and installed in the fuel gas supply line on the engine. This valve shall be automatically latched to
start the engine and electrically tripped. The engine shutdown devices shall be configured to electrically trip the
engine by at least closing the fuel valve.
The strainer shall be 200 m nominal, and shall act only as a guard filter. The strainer shall be fitted with a drain
valve.
A swing-type or wing-type non-return valve shall be provided to prevent pressure surges from engine
"spit-back" disturbing the fuel system.
VENDOR shall provide system with fuel filters (vertical separator), inter-connection piping, fitting, solenoid
actuated fuel shut off valve, fuel line vent valve and fuel consumption meter.
The lubrication system shall be a pressure-type system. It shall consist of, but not be limited to sump (wet type)
with level indication, fill filter, vented and valve drain, circulation pumps (shaft driven) with pressure relief valve,
duplex filters with replaceable cartridge elements, full flow transfer valve and differential pressure gauge across
filters, cooling equipment with thermostatically controlled bypass valve, valves for relief and pressure regulation,
low level alarm switch and automatic shutdown devices.
The oil sump shall be integral with the engine and shall be large enough to contain all the oil in the system
when the engine and pumps are shutdown. The minimum capacity shall be an amount of oil equal to the
lubrication pump's working capacity for a period of two minutes.
The filters for the lube oil system shall be sized to meet the engine manufacturer's required filtration for a
minimum of 500 hours of continuous operation. The oil filter shall be equipped with a differential pressure
gauge, and a bypass valve to assure engine oil flow in the event of filter plugging. All filters shall utilize
replaceable elements. A Kenco or equivalent oil level regulator with block valves and a 100 litre (30 gallons)
lube oil storage drum with stand shall be provided on each unit.
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If aluminium, micro-Babbitt or equivalent bearings are provided, a bypass filter rated for five (5) micron nominal
filtration or better shall be provided. This bleed off filtration line shall be sized to filter the total oil capacity in 24
hours or less. Filter casings and heads shall be suitable for operation at a pressure of not less than 10 percent
over the relief valve settings of the lube pumps.
Strainers (20 meshes) shall be provided in the lube oil pump suction header. The pump shall be driven by 24V
DC batteries.
Pre-lube and/or post-lube pumps shall be provided. Pre-lube pump drivers shall operate on the electrical
source.
The pump shall run when automatically started by the engine control panel.
The pump shall run when the lube-oil heater is energized and allowed by the skid mounted ON/OFF
selector switch.
The post-lube pump shall be locked out from running when the engine is locked out manually.
The pump shall be inhibited from running when the engine is running.
VENDOR shall provide the recommended lubricant for start-up. The start-up lubricants shall not be those used
during testing. (Units shall be shipped dry).
The engine oil temperature shall not exceed VENDORs recommendations and shall never exceed 91C
(195F) for continuous operation. The oil temperature should never exceed 107C (225F) for short term
operation (one hour or less) during an overload condition. The crankcase oil temperature shall be maintained at
a differential of 6C to 12C (10F to 20F) above jacket water temperature under any conditions using jacket
water cooling.
The crankcase oil temperature shall be maintained at a differential of 6C to 9C (10F to 15F) below jacket
water temperature under any conditions when an oil cooler with a separate cooling water system is provided.
The lube oil dip stick shall be calibrated for oil pan level with the engine running and not running, to permit
checking during normal operation and when the engine is stopped.
The engine shall be furnished with a closed loop, jacket cooling water system and a centrifugal engine-driven
jacket water pump. The cooling system shall be sized for the continuous maximum bhp load at the max.
ambient temperature.
The cooling water heat exchanger shall be of the finned radiator type. The radiator shall be mounted on the
engine skid and shall have a tin or solder coated core and shall have carbo zinc #11 on all exposed steel
surfaces. The material shall be suitable for operation in a moist air environment. Coolant shall be compatible for
operation within tropic locations as well. Radiator shall be filled out and sealed prior to test running. The cooling
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system shall include one (1) 1" stainless steel valve for external fill and one (1) 1" stainless steel valve for
draining. System shall also include pusher type, engine driven fan, four ply hoses, water pump with carbon seal
and radiator fan guard. Radiator and fan selection shall be based on a -10C (15F) approach temperature.
Dual cores may be used to provide jacket water and utility water circuits.
Automatic thermostat control with bypass valves shall be provided to control engine jacket water temperature.
Bypass shall operate so that cooling water flow shall never be throttled. Expansion or surge tanks shall be
integrally mounted.
Lube oil coolers may utilize jacket for cooling. Engine jacket water coolers may also be utilized to cool the
engine lube oil system.
Thermometers shall be installed in stainless steel thermowells at the inlet and outlet connection of each cooling
water circuit in the heat exchanger (radiator). Thermometers shall be installed in such a way that they may be
easily read from ground level without having to climb up on the skid assembly.
6.7 Governor
The governor supplied for engine speed regulation and load control shall be electronic utilizing digital
technology.
The governor actuator shall be Woodward model (or equivalent) direct acting, UL Approved for use in IEC Zone
2 area. The actuator and magnetic pickup shall be mounted on the engine.
Controller stability shall be within + 3.0% at rated load. The maximum deviation relative to the rated speed for
the range between no load and full load shall be 1/4 %.
The amount of droop shall be field adjustable from 0 to 10%. The governor shall be provided with a droop reset
control feature to maintain system frequency to within 0.5% when in droop control.
The governor shall monitor the speed sensor for loss of speed signal, calling for minimum fuel when signal loss
is detected.
Rated speed
Idle Speed
Acceleration ramp time
Deceleration ramp time
Start fuel limit
Gain and reset
Actuator compensation
Load gain
Droop
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6.8 Engine Exhaust System
A hospital grade, muffler with spark arresting capability shall be installed in the exhaust system unless the
pressure drop across the silencer raises engine exhaust pressure to unacceptably high pressure, in which case,
a lower grade Maxim muffler may be used with COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs approval.
Silencers with flange sizes over 15 cm (6 inches) shall be provided with an inspection opening or draw out
cover. The exhaust silencer shall attenuate the engine exhaust to 85 dB(A) at 1 m unless otherwise specified.
Engine-mounted silencers shall be provided with a bellows-type, stainless steel expansion joints.
All carbon steel piping, silencers etc. subjected to exhaust temperatures and exposed to the atmosphere shall
be blast cleaned and flame sprayed aluminium coated for corrosion protection. Alternatively, stainless steel
may be used.
Exhaust duct for gas engine to have provision for heat recovery coil. Heat recovery unit shall be provided by
VENDOR only for each sale gas compressor unit. The heat recovery is for pre-heating hot oil. The hot oil
temperature entering waste heat recovery unit is 391F, the hot oil pressure is 100-125 psig. The maximum
allowable pressure drop of waste heat recovery is 5 psi. Waste heat recovery unit should assure the
back-pressure requirement of sales gas compressor.
6.9 Insulation
Thermal blankets shall be installed where surface temperatures exceed 60C (140F) for personnel protection.
Ceramic fiber silicone treated glass cloth, covered with a 316L stainless steel knitted mesh good to 1260C
(2300F) shall be provided on the exhaust line. A minimum of 2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1-1/2 inch) calcium silicate
covered with aluminium shall be provided where rigid insulation is required, such as on water lines.
Each engine shall be equipped, as a minimum, with the following safety shutdown devices:
Low oil pressure pre-alarm and shutdown with time delay for starting
Low water level alarm and shutdown
High oil temperature alarm and shutdown
High water temperature alarm and shutdown
Engine vibration
Cooler vibration
Over speed shutdown
Air inlet shutoff, electrically actuated, manually reset
Over crank start sequence shutdown
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Manual lockout at skid
Fire detectors
Red mushroom head Emergency Stop pushbutton located at the engine skid and on the engine control
panel face.
All shutdown and alarm switches shall be hermetically sealed whenever possible and shall be UL listed, as a
minimum, for IEC Zone 2 hazardous locations.
A package mounted powder paint coated sheet steel instrument panel for engine shall be provided. Panel shall
be located on the edge of the engine skid so that it may be viewed from outside the enclosure and shall be
mounted on isolation mounts in such a way as to prevent vibration damage to instruments. The following
instruments shall be provided on the instrument panel as a minimum:
Instrumentation and associated local panel monitor for vibration, axial position and bearing temperature shall
conform, in general, with API STD 670.
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Gauges shall be provided with glycerin filled stainless steel cases with a minimum 100 mm (4 inch) face,
identification labels, including tab number, and normal and maximum reading markers. Pressure gauges shall
have 316L stainless steel bourdon elements and 316L stainless steel cases. Thermometers shall be mounted
in 316L stainless steel wells. Gas-filled thermometers shall have leads and shall be no longer than 3 meters (10
feet).
Engine VENDORsstandard, shielded, lowtension, capacitive discharge ignition system shall be used.
All cables and harnesses shall be shielded with stainless steel braid. Primary cables shall also be vinyl
covered.
Ignition transformers shall be integral with the spark plugs eliminating the need for separate spark plug
wires.
Magnetos if used, coils and plugs shall be certified by IEC, U.L., C.S.A, or F.M.
The engine shall be fitted with an overspeed protection device in accordance with ISO 3046-6. This device
shall shutdown the engine by both earthing the ignition and shutting off the fuel independently of the speed
governor.
The assessment and prevention of torsional vibration in the engine and its driving train shall be as specified in
ISO 3046-5.
VENDOR shall provide all the necessary information regarding the engine including enabling the torsional
vibration calculations.
Alternator drives shall be regarded as having a speed range of 90 to 110% of synchronous speed for the
torsional analysis.
Use of torsionally flexible couplings and torsional dampers (separate from those fitted as standard to the engine)
for tuning the torsional critical speeds shall require the approval of the consultant.
VENDOR shall advise the life of viscous type torsional dampers fitted to the engine.
VENDOR shall provide the anticipated lateral vibration levels of the engine relating to measurements made
directly on the crankcase or main frame of the engine, expressed both as a filtered response at each of the
major excitation frequencies and as unfiltered vibration with the engine running at rated power and speed. The
vibration information shall include the magnitude and direction of unbalanced primary and secondary
unbalanced forces and couples.
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Suitable anti-vibration mounts shall be supplied to limit the engine vibrations transmitted to the foundations or
surroundings if a vibration analysis study reveals that the package requires isolation from the supporting
structure. Anti-vibration mounts shall be of totally enclosed design, suitable for the environment, and have an
isolation efficiency of at least 90% in respect of all engine induced vibrations.
Unless otherwise dictated by the arrangement of the engine and the driven equipment or by the lateral vibration
analysis, any anti-vibration mounts required shall be installed between the baseplate and the supporting
structure. VENDOR shall supply the anti-vibration mounts.
Full details, including drawings of the anti-vibration mounts shall be submitted to the COMPANY /
CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR together with the frequencies and magnitude of any unbalanced forces and
moments that will be transmitted through the supports into the supporting structure.
VENDOR shall supply shaft couplings between the engine and the driven compressor.
All couplings shall be either flange bolted to shafts or be hydraulically fitted to cylindrical or tapered shafts.
Couplings requiring heating for installation or removal are prohibited.
All moving parts shall be protected from human contact by suitable guards of either sheet or mesh material. All
such guards shall be non-sparking. Aluminium is not regarded as a non-sparking material.
Dipsticks and/or filler caps shall be effectively secured against ejection following a crankcase explosion.
The crankcase breather shall be as small as possible and located to minimize air inrush into the crankcase
following an explosion.
Relief valves shall be provided as necessary for the fuel supply, engine crankcase pressure and lube oil supply.
The engine over-speed shutdown will be easily accessible and capable of being manually tripped and reset
with fuel pressure on the line. Trip mechanism shall be spark proof and suitable for use in hazardous locations.
Trip device, valve, valve stem, packing and interconnecting linkage shall be of suitable material and so
designed that they may be expected to perform satisfactorily under conditions of minimum lubrication,
infrequent tripping and outdoor installation.
Automatic safety stops shall be entirely independent of the speed governor. They shall operate to ground the
ignition, shut off the fuel and vent fuel from the engine.
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Interlocks shall be provided to override shutdown signals when starting the engine.
Some means of positive fuel shut-off should be provided for emergency use. Pressurized fuel (natural gas)
should have another shut off valve, preferably automatic, other than those in the carburettor or gas pressure
regulator equipment.
The Compressor shall meet all the technical requirements as specified in:
Data Sheets
Technical Specification
Code and specification API 618, API-11P, OISD 179, NFPA 37, NFPA 52, ANSI, ASTM, NEC, NEMA,
Indian Electricity Rules and Indian Explosives Act are referenced to and made part of specification.
Gas composition given in Data Sheets shall be used for Compressor sizing and performance guarantee
estimates. However compressor shall be suitable for continuous operation with the indicated gas composition
range and operating parameters given in the data sheet.
Vendors offer shall be based on firm and final compressor models on which basis the offer shall be evaluated.
All Vendors shall take full recognisance of this matter before submitting the bid.
Note that the pressures given on the data sheet are at the compressor package battery limits, Vendor shall
consider all pressure losses at suction, interstage and discharge at the specified capacity (with none tolerance)
for compressor/engine and indicate the same on the data sheets. No venting of the gas is allowed at any point
during operation.
The compressor driver shall be capable of running the compressor under loaded condition with each stage
pressurized to its respective specified pressure and final pressure upto PSV set pressure.
The rotational speed of both compressor & engine (driver) shall be limited to maximum of 1500 rpm.
The maximum discharge gas temperature of compressor for each stage shall be limited to 150C (300F).
Compressor maximum vibrations of cylinders shall be as per VENDORs standard. VENDOR shall provide for
all structural support within the package so that these levels can be achieved. The Compressor shall stop if the
vibration limit crosses as specified above or manufactures specified limit.
The surface hardness of Rockwell C 50 minimum is required on piston rods in the areas that pass through the
packing if applicable.
Crosshead shall be as per manufacturers standard material and designs. Adequate openings for removal of
the crossheads shall be provided.
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Piston rod and cross head pin loading at any specified operating condition including the relief valve set
condition shall not exceed 80% of the maximum design rod load of the offered compressor. Rod loads shall
have sufficient reversals in direction for all specified operating conditions including PSV Settings and part load
operation if applicable.
All oil wiper intermediate gas cylinder pressure packing shall be segmental rings with stainless steel garter
springs. The pressure packing case shall be provided with a common vent and drain routed outside the
package enclosure.
Seamless steel tubing conforming to ASTM A-192 or series 300 stainless steel tubing conforming to ASTM
A-269/DIN with minimum thickness as specified in Cl. 7.11 of API-11P shall be used for vent piping.
Packing vent piping inside of the distance piece shall be designed for the maximum allowable working pressure
of the cylinder.
Compressor frame lubrication shall be pressurized system with main oil pump driven directly by compressor
shaft.
All lube oil piping after oil filter shall be 300 series stainless steel conforming to ASTM A 269.
Heating shall be provided for reservoir when the minimum ambient temperature is less than VENDOR's
required minimum start up temperature.
For inherent design, VENDOR shall submit lubrication process detail along with the bid.
Type-1 or Type-2 distance pieces as per API 11 P can be provided as per compressor design requirement.
Single plunger per point force feed mechanical lubricator or divider block system shall provide lubrication to
compressor cylinders.
Lubricators shall be driven by crankshaft and VENDOR shall highlight any pre lubrication requirements of the
cylinders and the method of achieving the same.
Lubricators shall have a sight flow indicator for lubrication points and a stainless steel double ball check valve
shall be provided at each lubrication point.
Digital no flow switch shall be provided to stop the compressor in case of loss of cylinder lubrication in all
stages.
Lubricator reservoir capacity shall be adequate for 50 Hrs of normal operation, and shall be equipped with
low-level alarm.
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VENDOR shall furnish along with their bids the details of the recommended Lubricating oil type, International
Grades & Specifications along with their quantity and changing frequency/ schedule. The recommended oil
shall be compatible with gaskets, O rings, seals, packing, lubricating parts and other parts coming into contact.
For inherent design the Vendor shall submit write up along with sketches explaining lubrication detail along with
the bid.
Compressor cylinders may be air cooled; in case water-cooled cylinders are offered the VENDOR shall
conceive and design the common or separate Compressor cylinder cooling water (CW) system. Vendor shall
submit the authentication from respective equipment manufacturer for the same. The Cooling Water shall be
cooled by an air-cooled heat exchanger.
For the sizing of Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, dry bulb temperature of 104F shall be considered.
For the sizing of Evaporative Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, dry bulb temperature of 104F and relative humidity
of 70% shall be considered.
Air-cooled Interstage and Final stage discharge coolers shall be provided which shall limit the gas temperature
after the after cooler to maximum 120F for Sale Gas Compressors and 130F for Stabilized Gas Compressor.
For calculating the surface area of the air cooler, the maximum ambient air temperature and 90% RH shall be
considered. Cooler design shall be on the basis of 20% extra margin on the heat load at most severe condition
corresponding to suction pressure. Gas sections of coolers shall be designed as per API 661 requirements and
shall be inspected by any approved 3rd party inspection agency. Engine oil cooler and jacket water coolers
shall be so designed that VENDORs maximum permissible temperature is not exceeded at the maximum
ambient temperature. The sizing shall be done in such a way so that at no point of time the discharge gas
temperature exceeds 120F for Sale Gas Compressors and 130F for Stabilized Gas Compressor.
The angle of louver shall be automatically adjusted to control condensing temperature by Unit Control Panel.
Carbon Steel separators at suction and inter-stage along with 300 series stainless steel, mist extractors, auto
drain system (timer based) shall be provided for the capacity as required.
All pressure vessels shall be designed as per ASME VIII Div 1 latest edition.
The offered scrubber and mist removal shall restrict the oil level to < 5 ppm in the discharge gas of compressor
and the equipment shall be designed accordingly.
All pressure vessels including pulsation dampers shall be fully (100%) radiographed as per ASME VIII UW (a)
Minimum design temperature for separators shall be 100C (212F) and minimum design pressure shall be
maximum operating pressure plus 15% for interstages and plus 10% for final stage.
VENDOR shall provide pulsation, suppression devices at each suction and discharge of compressor cylinders.
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The design of pulsation suppressing devices shall be based on the acoustic and mechanical evaluation carried
out as per relevant standard.
These devices must reduce pressure pulsation in piping within 3%. These pulsation dampers shall be designed
to limit pressure drop to 1%. The minimum acceptable volume of pulsation suppression device shall be 10
times the cylinder swept volume.
VENDOR shall get the acoustic and mechanical evaluation study carried out for compressor package (from
inlet flange to discharge on skid edge Plus 200 ft piping) by a certified agency. VENDOR shall be totally
responsible for all the coordination with the agency carrying out the study. VENDOR shall submit acoustic and
mechanical evaluation report to COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR.
All electrical devices shall be suitable for out-door location and IEC Zone 2 area. All electrical devices on site
shall be IP65 (excluding Low Voltage motors) at least, junction box need IP65. Explosion-proof grade of motor
shall be d IIB T4.
Space heater shall be provided for motors (which power is more than 75kw), the space heater shall be
energized while motors are stopped.
VENDOR shall provide motor control center (MCC) which size shall be 1000mmx1000mmx2200mmfor the
package auxiliary equipment including pump and fan motors, heaters, battery chargers, etc. The MCC shall
incorporate one fully equipped spare starter and feeder unit for each type installed within the MCC.
Generally, following criteria shall be followed for selection of starter type for motors: motors below 37KW shall
be Direct-on-line starting; motors between 37KW and 100KW shall have Star/Delta starter; Motor above
100KW shall have Soft starters. Motor starter will be supplied by VENDOR and be installed inside the MCC.
CONTRACTOR shall provide incoming feeder to this MCC at 400 volt AC, 3 phase 4 wires, 50Hz for electrical
power. VENDOR shall provide the power usage tables and requirements in his proposal including start-up,
normal operation, emergency, and post running requirements. For design purposes, the short circuit rating of
the MCC shall be taken by VENDOR according to the system parameters.
The MCC shall be provided as loose item but shall have internal wiring installed and terminated complete in all
respects, ready for receiving external cabling connections at terminals designated by VENDOR. This includes
complete control circuits for motor starter controls. The MCC will be placed in plants main electrical room,
which is non-hazardous classified location.
In addition to the MCC, VENDOR shall provide a local control station comprising of LOCAL-OFF-REMOTE
selector switch and indication light(s) for run-stop status. This shall be provided as pre-installed assemblies
near respective AC motors.
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When the drive is selected in LOCAL mode, it can be started locally if process interlocks are satisfied. When
selected in REMOTE mode the drive can be started automatically (and or remotely if remote START/STOP
controls are provided) and by the local START pushbutton with all interlocks operational. If the OFF mode is
selected, the drive cannot be started.
NOTE: Personal and electrical protection interlocks shall remain operational in all modes.
Engine Starter Control circuits in VENDORs MCC shall be designed by VENDOR to accommodate the above
mentioned scheme. Furthermore, control circuits shall also incorporate incoming Automatic start-stop signals
from UCP IO / marshalling. The logic for such automatic operation shall be configured in the UCP. VENDOR
shall submit engine control schematic drawings. The control cabling requirements between UCP and MCC
shall be specified by VENDOR in the form of a control cable list. The cable shall be supplied and installed by
CONTRACTOR. VENDOR shall also furnish detailed termination drawings for CONTRACTOR to execute.
The AC power cabling from outgoing circuits of MCC upto the above stated auxiliary loads shall be provided by
CONTRACTOR. Same also applies to control cable from L-O-R switch to MCC. However, VENDOR shall
provide and install cable tray/ladder/conduits from each consumer upto the skid edge so that same may be
used to lay the power/control cable by CONTRACTOR.
Cable tray/conduit rating shall be such that cable (by others) from all loads (within package) can reach
the skid edge at a single point (or as minimum points as possible) for ease of on-ward cable trench
routing (by others)
AC Power 400V or 230V for each UCP shall be provided by CONTRACTOR from its main UPS through feeder
cables. All other voltage levels (including DC) required for control equipment shall be furnished by VENDOR.
For engine starting, VENDOR shall supply independent DC power supply system with battery backup. The
system shall include batteries, battery charger, and a DC distribution panel. This DC supply system shall be
provided as skid mounted package in enclosures suitable for the applicable area classification. The system
shall be provided as a complete pre- wired system including complete DC power cabling upto the DC power
consumers on skid.
The input AC power for the above mentioned DC supply system shall be sourced by VENDOR from its MCC.
However, the AC power cable, from MCC to inlet connection point of DC system, will be provided by the
CONTRACTOR.
VENDOR shall submit a detailed list of AC power and control cables required from CONTRACTOR. Such a list
shall indicate the rated power of the consumer as well as the Number of cores required for each application (3-
phase, 1-phase or multicore control cable). All entries in the list shall be provided with cable tag identification.
Same tags shall be shown on the cable layout on VENDOR designed cable tray / conduit routes.
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In general area lighting outside the packaged unit will be provided by CONTRACTOR. Where additional lighting
inside the package, is required (such as on local gauge boards or panels, etc.), VENDOR shall design and
supply the same as a complete system including cables wired up to the local switch /junction box(es) for
CONTRACTORs onward cable connection.
Single phase circuit shall be used by VENDOR for lighting. Each circuit shall be wired to separate Junction
boxes. Each junction box shall include a plugged cable entry for CONTRACTORs cable connection. VENDOR
shall include adequately rated circuit breakers in its MCC from where these lights shall be fed. The cable from
light fixtures to JBs / switches shall be provided and pre-installed by VENDOR. However the cable from JB to
MCC shall be sized, supplied and laid by CONTRACTOR. However, VENDOR shall indicate the required
number of cable runs with circuit load in the elaborated.
All inter-connecting wiring and cabling within the equipment skid shall be provided by VENDOR. Low voltage
electrical wiring shall have multi-stranded copper conductors, continuously tinned, 0.6/1kV Cu/PVC/SWA/PVC.
All gauges, emergency stop buttons, etc., shall be fully visible and accessible from outside the enclosure.
Top entry of cables or conduits into enclosures or equipment will not be accepted without prior approval.
Vendor should provide requirements of common ground network system and requirement of grounding
resistance.
All equipment shall be connected to the main earth network through minimum 2 earthing terminals located at
opposite sides.
Power distribution and control shall be installed in 2 separate sections of the panel.
Junction boxes shall be provided with appropriately sized internal and external earthing terminals.
Signal and control loop circuits of input and output of units shall install lightening arrester.
VENDOR shall indicate the maximum capacity of UPS in KVA and designate the surge current.
VENDOR shall provide all instrumentation required for stable operation, startup, shutdown, emergency
shutdown, train blowdown, monitoring, and alarm of the engine driven compressor train and communication
with other control systems and equipment. As minimum, all instruments, controls and annunciation points shall
be provided as specified by the data sheets and P&IDs .etc.
VENDOR shall supply the packaged instrumentation as pre- installed assemblies, as much as practicable,
complete in all respects including all tubing, tubing fittings, instrument valve manifolds/block & bleed
assemblies, mounting structure/supports for instruments, other installation accessories, etc.
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If any instrument, related to packaged units, has to be supplied separately, then supply of complete installation
material and detailed documents, drawings etc. shall also be included in scope of VENDOR.
VENDOR shall also be responsible to provide all instrumentation and control cabling within the package battery
limit including, but not limited to:
All cabling / wiring within the UCP including control / interface cabling between various control modules
within the UCP.
Cabling from F&G detectors to skid mounted JBs and onwards to UCP.
All junction boxes required for establishing the above mentioned instrumentation and control cabling system
shall be supplied by VENDOR, generally as a pre-wired and pre-installed assembly on skid including mounting
stands and support structures. Separate Junction boxes shall be provided for analog and digital signals to UCP.
Similarly, separate JBs shall be used for F&G related cables.
VENDOR shall supply and install all Cable trays/ladders, GI conduits for laying of above mentioned cable from
instrument to edge of package JBs. All cable routing within the package shall be designed by the package
VENDOR, including design, supply and installation of tray/ladder/conduit supports/ fittings complete in all
respects.
Cable termination accessories including suitable explosion proof cable glands (at both instrument and JB ends),
shrouds, cable lugs, cable tags, etc. for all cabling within VENDORs battery limit.
Control system shall be capable of monitoring actual valve open and close positions and detect out of
sequence conditions of the suction SDV, discharge SDV, flow control valves, loading valves and blowdown
valves.
A Dual Redundant and synchronized Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) System of proven
experience and in compliance with the minimum requirements laid down in referred Specifications for
Instrumentation & Control for Packaged Equipment.
I/O Modules to interface field devices. ((Redundant IO modules shall be used for critical loops and
ESD related signals)
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Redundant Communication modules for interfacing with DCS as well as with control modules within
the UCP.
Redundant Power Supply Units (CONTRACTOR will provide dual 230 VAC power inputs from Plant
UPS. Vendor shall convert from 230 VAC to any other voltages required for control equipment)
Panel mounted VDU / HMI display screen (19 TFT colour screen, touch type) complete with integral
panel mounted PC fully loaded with HMI software, Operating system and all allied application software.
Licensed Configuration Software for whole system including any required license required for
interfacing with CONTRACTORs DCS.
System Marshalling Terminal blocks, including marshalling relays for hard wired signal transmission to
and from main ESD PLC, DCS and MCC.
Capacity Control, load sharing, and performance controllers, as further elaborated in the subsequent
clauses. VENDOR shall procure, install and integrate all such proprietary control modules/equipment in the
UCP.
Panel-mounted manual governor Raise / Lower speed switch wired as an input to the CCC Load
Sharing Controller. This governor manual control shall be a spring-return to neutral switch, and not a
pushbutton.
Major functions provided by the UCP shall include, but not limited to:
Manual Crank.
Auto Mode.
Control and display of all engine and compressor control and safety systems (including proprietary
controls mentioned above), and those process signals as depicted on the projects Piping and Instrument
Diagrams (P&IDs) and relevant package data sheets.
Automatic sequencing and positioning the compressor train suction and discharge valves, surge
control valves, purge and vent valves during the start, stop and purge sequences.
Sequencing, control, and monitoring of the compressor train utilities, lube oil system, fuel gas system,
inlet air system, enclosure ventilation, etc.
Normal and Emergency stop activation on receipt of signal from DCS and ESD PLC respectively, for
which VENDOR shall provide 24 Volts DC interposing relays that will be connected to CONTRACTORs
above mentioned controls in CCR.
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Monitor for the presence of fire or combustible gas and provide the necessary automated shutdown
actions.
Communicate Unit Shutdown status to CONTRACTORs ESD PLC including shutdown due to process
/ equipment upset and shutdown / blowdown due to presence of fire an combustible gas on the packaged
equipment.
Receive Emergency Shutdown signals from ESD PLC (ESD-1 or ESD-2) and execute the Engine
driven Compressor unit shutdown sequence. Blowdown shall only be executed on receipt of ESD-1.
Interface with CONTRACTORs DCS through serial communication for remote monitoring of all
compressor functions to the Central Control Room (CCR). The UCP shall have the capability to transfer
data for every IO to the DCS to achieve the desired interface.
Receive control set point from DCS via serial interface and use the same in load sharing controls.
For Control Panel Interfacing requirements, Each UCP shall be provided with dual redundant serial data
communication port supporting MODBUS RS-485 protocol for communication with CONTRACTORs DCS in
CCR. In addition, dual Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10/100 Base-T communication port (supporting TCP/IP protocol)
shall also be provided.
VENDOR shall furnish a vibration monitoring system for each compressor package comprising the following, as
a minimum:
X-Y radial vibration adjacent to each gear and compressor journal bearing.
Probes shall be complete with cables and proximeters mounted in NEMA 4X enclosures.
Each vibration monitoring system shall be mounted within their respective UCP and wired to the UCPs main
PLC system for local display on the panels VDU/HMI. VENDOR shall also provide requisite application
software and hardware to support the HMI graphics interface, as well as providing the engineering
configuration software for on-line diagnostics and future programming changes.
A bearing temperature monitoring system shall be incorporated into the UCP and shall include two embedded
dual element RTDs (100 Ohm platinum) temperature sensors as follows:
VENDOR shall provide requisite capacity controls based on estimated yearly flow rate and the resulting
turndown requirements. VENDOR shall consider the control methods for constant speed mode as specified in
API 11P. Use of variable speed control is not preferred.
VENDOR may also utilize a combination of the above referred methods for optimization of capacity control.
VENDOR shall also incorporate controls for optimum load sharing between 2 Nos. operating compressors
operating in parallel.
The compressor control system (UCP) shall provide complete capability to monitor, display and alarm process
variables for loops associated with the compressor package through the compressors Unit Control Panel.
For this, UCP shall include an integral panel mounted HMI display / Video Display Unit comprising of 19 TFT
coloured screen, touch type, an integral panel mounted industrial PC for storing HMI software. The PC shall
have Core-i5 processor as a minimum with min. 8 GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, communication ports for
Ethernet and modbus, USB ports, etc. The PC shall be pre-loaded with all requisite licensed HMI and
application software. This VDU/HMI shall act as the main man-machine-interface for all engine and compressor
control functions associated with its' specific train.
The PC/HMI shall also have the provision to optionally connect external Keyboard and mouse.
VENDOR shall fully describe the Man-machine capabilities in the technical offering and shall provide the
following as a minimum:
Display process related data as shown on the project P&IDs and package datasheets.
PLC monitoring of field devices and conditions for safe operation and shutdown.
VENDOR shall provide a contact output from the UCP for each of the following alarms / status for each
train. These outputs shall be hard wired to CONTRACTORs main ESD / F&G System.
Digital indicators.
Unit stop.
Unit start.
Emergency stop.
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Lamp test.
Shutdown reset.
Acknowledge (with horn silence).
Emergency lube oil pump reset.
Status Lights:
Permissive to start.
Stand by lube oil pump running.
Unit-in sequence / running.
Stop (normal).
Stop (emergency).
Watchdog timer time-out shutdown.
Two spares.
Sonalert (horn).
Start Counter.
The fire and gas panel shall be provided for each unit as a part of UCP. The panel shall be provided with a
watch dog system monitoring the system conditions continuously and alarm the status change. The panel
shall perform the following function:
Upon fire detection by UV or heat detector, initiate fire alarm horn and strobe light, initiate ESD, isolate
fuel gas to the unit, close fire dampers, stop fans, and send a signal to the ESD PLC.
The gas detectors shall provide an alarm signal on 20% LEL and a shutdown signal on 60% LEL. Shutdown
signal shall only be permitted by a voting system of any two gas detectors installed. All gas detectors, UV
detectors, and heat of rise detectors shall be provided with features to allow calibration while the compressor is
operating. Bypass conditions shall be clearly indicated both locally and by an alarm on the UCP as well as on
the main control panel.
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12.0 PIPING
VENDOR shall provide process tie-in sizes and required pressure drops for preparation of arrangement
drawings and isometrics of all off skid process, flare, fuel gas and utilities piping necessary for the unit
operation, start-up and shutdown.
The on-skid piping supply shall include all piping components, such as valves, fittings, pipe shoes, springs,
expansion bellow and all in-line items. The on-skid piping shall be installed prior to shipment (if required may be
supplied loose).
On-skid piping shall be fully assembled, tested and painted prior to shipment.
Piping design shall be based on ASME Standard B31.3 and materials shall be according to ASTM standards as
applicable.
Piping shall be suitably insulated according to services. Application & selection of material for insulation and
weatherproofing shall be in accordance with the specs.
All on-skid piping, including auxiliary piping systems, shall conform to ASME B31.3. These shall include the
following as a minimum:
The mounting of all associated valves, controls, pressure reducers, thermometers, pressure gauges,
or instrumentation.
Thermowells shall not extend into any pipe more than 20 percent of the internal diameter of the pipe.
VENDOR shall furnish all auxiliary piping with its mounted appurtenances located within the confines of Gas
Engine Driven Reciprocating Compressor Unit.
Piping shall terminate with ANSI flanged connections at the edge of the skid. All the outside connection
should preferably terminate on one side of skid.
The piping shall be designed to provide proper flexibility and normal accessibility for operation,
maintenance, and thorough cleaning. A space of 800 mm after application of insulation should be
available for passage of operation and maintenance personnel.
Small piping shall be securely fastened or supported to minimize vibration and prevent breakage.
All oil piping and reservoirs shall be 304SS, valve body and valve trim shall be ASTM A312 316SS.
13.0 UTILITIES & TIE-INS
13.1 Utilities
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DOC. NO. NGP-001-PCS-15.03-0001-00
Specification for Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating
DESCRIPTION Compressor
REVISION 00
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Cooling water is not available as utility and the package shall be provided with self-sufficient cooling water
system for Engine & Compressor, as required, with makeup tank.
13.2 Tie-Ins
All customer interface connections (i.e. Gas Inlet & Gas Outlet) shall be brought out to the package edge. Gas
inlet shall be terminated in nozzles with isolation valves having flange connections and Gas outlet (priority
panel outlet connection) shall be terminated through high-pressure full flow ball valves for SS tube
connections.
As and where specified on the data sheets all vents (i.e. Relief valve, distance piece, packing and starting air)
shall be manifolded and terminated at skid edge outside the enclosure and vented to safe height at package
roof. Silencer has to be provided in the starting air vent line.
All drains from different process equipment, distance piece and packing shall be manifolded and terminated as
single point for customer interface duly flanged with isolation valve. Drains should be through a common
header and discharge to be allowed in a pit to avoid spillage around compressor package.
VENDORs name
Serial number
Lateral critical speeds up to and including the next lateral above maximum allowable speed (if
applicable)
Inspection by COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR does not relieve VENDOR of his responsibility to
carry out inspection and testing as required by codes, standards and specifications.
During any inspection or test, COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR or its designated representative
shall have the right to reject any part of the work not in compliance with this specification including all applicable
specifications, tender requirements, or not in compliance with VENDORs or sub-VENDORs quality control
standards.
Hydrostatic test of compressor shall be performed in accordance with API SPEC 11P.
Gear box mechanical running test shall be performed at the gear box manufacturers shop in accordance with
API 613. A post-test bearing inspection shall be performed.
The impeller over speed test of compressor shall be conducted in accordance with API SPEC 11P. Any
permanent deformation of the bore measured after the over speed test will be case of rejection
All parts of the engine and its auxiliaries which are subject to cooling water pressure during operation shall
undergo a witnessed hydrostatic test of at least 1- 1/2 times the maximum allowable working pressure for
hour without leakage.
Auxiliary system shall have to receive a functional test and a four-hour minimum mechanical running
test prior to shipment.
The overall test shall be considered satisfactory when no abnormal conditions occur during the
operational phase. An abnormal condition is defined as system instability, relief valves listing, alarm or
shutdown signals or any other condition that would require operator attention to correct.
Allow a 10 percent maximum pressure accumulation above relief valve set pressure.Verify relief valve
set point by testing.
Complete a filter-cooler changeover without the system's delivery pressure dropping to the
automatic-start setting of the standby pump or increasing to the high differential pressure alarm set point.
Determine correctness of switch action and settings for all safety switches.
Determine correct response of all pressure control valves for all possible transient conditions.
Verify acceptable changeover of transfer valve and valve leakage. Acceptable leakage is defined as
leakage that does not increase filter oil level above drain line with drain valve open.
All instruments, temperature gauges pressure gauges, tachometers, thermometers, pressure switches,
temperature sensors etc., shall be calibrated and certified, prior to commencement of the test. Calibrated
records shall be submitted to COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR's representative.
All bearings, crossheads, pistons and liner clearances, rod run out and alignment reading, shall be
recorded and submitted to COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR's representative before and after,
the Mechanical Running Test.
VENDOR shall provide COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR with his proposed no-load test
procedures for review and approval. The compressor shall be run with the valves installed, if possible.
All shutdown simulations shall be initiated at the source instrument and not at the control panel. Each
shutdown function shall be tested by disconnecting pressure lines to simulate a shutdown signal. Level
switches shall be mutually tripped and other instrument switches manually vented or pressure/temperature
simulated. Panel display shall indicate the correct annunciation on each shutdown.
A mechanical, no-load witnessed run test shall be carried out on the complete compressor package
unit, to ensure that the unit operates over the specified speed range, without evidence of vibration,
malfunction, etc., and also to ensure the integrity of the alarm and shutdown features of the unit. The
witnessed mechanical no-load run shall include 4 hours uninterrupted running at maximum duty
compressor speed.
NASHPA Gas Processing and LPG Recovery Plant
PROC-FC-CB/NASHPA/PROJ-1247/2015
DOC. NO. NGP-001-PCS-15.03-0001-00
Specification for Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating
DESCRIPTION Compressor
REVISION 00
PAGE 37 OF 39
Vibration measurements shall be carried out on the compressor unit during the mechanical running
test. The vibration levels shall be within limits.
Resonance of any skid mounted component shall be identified and removed prior to release from
VENDOR works.
During the witnessed no-load test, all equipment including their controls, cooling and lubrication
system and emergency shutdown systems shall be tested. All start stop alarm and speed control function
shall be proved during this test. To ensure satisfactory governing of the engine, VENDOR shall partially load
the compressor by running gas around the recycle loop.
The fuel for performance tests shall be as close as practicable to the specified fuel in respect of
heating value, Wobbe index and density.
The works performance test shall be conducted with coolant and intake air temperatures adjusted to
correspond with the maximum ambient temperatures on site unless otherwise agreed by the consultant.
Compressor performance test shall be performed in accordance with ASME Performance Test Code
10 Type 2 and API SPEC 11P.
The minimum duration of the field test shall be 72 hours running at the compressor site rated conditions. The
complete set of data shall be taken, at least, every four hours or any time the process conditions at the inlet
have changed. Adequate time, at least one hour should be taken to allow for the process stabilization after the
process conditions have changed or fluctuated.
VENDOR shall submit detailed test specification, procedure and program for test on completion to
CONTRACTOR for approval at least 12 weeks prior to start of commissioning. This shall include a detailed step
by step procedure and program with details of measurements to be taken and curves for correcting departure
from guarantee test conditions. COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR shall comment within 04 weeks.
The test procedure shall be mutually agreed prior to start of tests on completion. Following completion of tests
VENDOR shall prepare a performance test report for review and approval by COMPANY / CONSULTANT /
CONTRACTOR. Test reading shall be recorded in a test protocol and signed by VENDOR. COMPANY /
CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs representative shall also sign witnessed.
VENDOR shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the preparation of shipment and the equipment
preservation provisions employed with respect to material and application. The minimum requirements for
export packing are specified in the Tender Document. VENDOR shall submit his preparation for shipment
procedure and equipment preservation procedure for the COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs
approval.
Flanged openings shall be provided with metal closures at least 5 millimetres thick, with synthetic rubber
gaskets. At least four full-diameter bolts shall be used for flanged openings, wire locked and tag sealed to
prevent unauthorized entry. Seal shall not be removed without COMPANY / CONSULTANT / CONTRACTORs
written approval and CONTRACTOR/VENDORs representative present.
21.1 Equipment shall be suitably prepared for the type of shipment specified, including blocking of the
rotor when necessary. The preparation shall make the equipment suitable for 6 months of outdoor storage
from the time of shipment, with no disassembly required before operation, except for inspection of bearings
and seals.
21.2 VENDOR shall provide CONTRACTOR with the instructions necessary to preserve the integrity of
the storage preparation after the equipment arrives at the job site and before start-up.
21.3 The equipment shall be prepared for shipment after all testing and inspection has been completed
and the equipment has been approved by CONTRACTOR. The preparation shall include the following:
2. The interior of the equipment shall be clean; free from scale, welding spatter and foreign objects;
and sprayed or flushed with suitable rust preventive that can be removed with solvent. The rust
preventive shall be applied through all openings while the machine is slow-rolled.
3. Internal steel areas of bearing housings and carbon steel oil systems' auxiliary equipment such as
reservoirs, vessels and piping shall be coated with suitable oil-soluble rust preventive.
4. Flanged openings shall be provided with metal closures at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) thick with rubber
gaskets and at least four full- diameter bolts. For studded openings, all nuts needed for the
intended service shall be used to secure closures.
5. Threaded openings shall be provided with steel caps or solid shank steel plugs whose metallurgy is
equal to or better than that of the pressure casing. In no case shall non-metallic (such as plastic)
plugs or caps be used.
7. The equipment shall be identified with item and serial numbers.Material shipped loose or
separately shall be identified with securely affixed, corrosion-resistant metal tags indicating the item
and serial number of the equipment for which it is intended. In addition, crated equipment shall be
shipped with duplicate packing lists, one inside and one on the outside of the shipping container.
NASHPA Gas Processing and LPG Recovery Plant
PROC-FC-CB/NASHPA/PROJ-1247/2015
DOC. NO. NGP-001-PCS-15.03-0001-00
Specification for Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating
DESCRIPTION Compressor
REVISION 00
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8. Exposed and shaft couplings shall be wrapped with waterproof, moldable waxed cloth or vapour
phase inhibitor paper. The seams will be sealed with oil-proof adhesive tape.
21.4 Auxiliary piping connections furnished on the purchased equipment shall be impression stamped or
permanently tagged to agree with VENDOR's connection table or general arrangement drawing. Service
and connection designations shall be indicated.
21.5 One copy of VENDORs standard installation instructions shall be packed and shipped with the
equipment.
VENDOR shall guarantee that the Gas Engine Driven Reciprocating Compress will perform to meet applicable
specification requirements for all specified operating points.