ARCO International Oil and Gas Company

Title
ONSHORE PROJECT CRITERIA
DESIGN CRITERIA - ELECTRICAL
AND CORE SPECIFICATIONS
Discipline Electrical Document Number AIOGC-X-103-0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1.0 SCOPE........................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS.............................................................2

3.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN..................................................................................3

4.0 EQUIPMENT LABELING............................................................................................. 14

5.0 ELECTRIC HEATING.................................................................................................. 14

6.0 BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL..................................................................15

7.0 AREA LIGHTING......................................................................................................... 16

8.0 WIRING METHODS..................................................................................................... 20

9.0 WIRE AND CABLE...................................................................................................... 24

10.0 POWER SERVICE....................................................................................................... 26

11.0 MOTORS..................................................................................................................... 26

12.0 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS...................................................................................27

13.0 FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS AND ALARMS..........................................................27

14.0 STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS...................................................................................27

15.0 CONTROL CIRCUITS.................................................................................................. 28

APPENDIX A - WIRE AND CABLE DATA......................................................................................30

1998 Atlantic Richfield Company

The entitled work and the information contained therein is intended solely for the use of Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO)
and its employees. ARCO DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IF THE WORK OR
INFORMATION IS USED BY NON-ARCO RELATED PARTIES.

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Discipline Electrical Document Number AIOGC-X-103-0
1.0 SCOPE

This criteria covers the basic minimum requirements for electrical installations within ARCO
International Oil and Gas Company (AIOGC) facilities. Included are the requirements for electrical
design, material, and installation of all electrical equipment except instrumentation. The installation of
instrumentation wire and associated terminations are covered by this criteria.

It is recognized that each facility will differ slightly in design. These differences are covered by the
project Design Basis Summary issued by the PMT. Any deviation from this document requires prior
written approval of PMT.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Electrical designs, installation, and equipment should be in accordance with the requirements of
the latest edition of the standards and practices listed below, or the equivalent nationally or
internationally recognized documents for the country of installation or manufacture. In the
absence of equivalent documents, the intent of the listed documents should govern.

 API RP 500, “Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at
Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 or 2”, Section 10 - Recommendations for
Determining Degree and Extent of Classified Locations at Drilling Rigs and Production
Facilities on Land and on Marine Fixed Platforms.

 API RP505, “Recommended Practices for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at
Petroleum Facilities Classified Class I, Zone O, Zone 1, and Zone 2”, Section 10 -
Recommendations for Determining Degree and Extent of Classified Locations at Drilling Rigs
and Production Facilities on Land and on Marine Fixed Platforms

 IEEE STD 515, Recommended Practice for the Testing, Design, Installation, and Maintenance
of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for Industrial Applications

 IEC 79-10, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres – Part 10 Classification of
Hazardous Areas

 NESC, National Electrical Safety Code - ANSI C2

 NFPA 70, The National Electrical Code (NEC)

 NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces

2.2 Equipment shall be new, constructed in accordance with applicable standards of NEMA, ANSI,
and IEEE. Equipment shall carry the label of U/L, FM, or other nationally recognized testing
laboratory (NRTL), or other nationally or internationally recognized manufacturing standards.

2.3 Equipment shall be in accordance with applicable PMT criteria. The equipment shall also be of
a manufacturer included in the PMT vendor list for the specific category of equipment, unless
otherwise approved in writing by the PMT.

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3.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN

3.1 General

3.1.1 Electrical design shall be performed by skilled personnel under competent supervision.
All electrical design shall be complete, checked, and approved by the PMT.

3.1.2 All equipment shall be field inspected, installed, and tested in accordance with AIOGC
CC EE 0001, “Electrical Construction and Testing”. Determination of factory
inspection requirements for equipment is the responsibility of the PMT.

3.2 System Voltages

3.2.1 Applicable national standards should be used for the selection of system voltages. The
preferred system voltages for existing and new facilities are as specified below:

 13,800 VAC 60 HZ WYE 11,000 VAC 50 HZ WYE

 4,160 VAC 60 HZ WYE 6,600 VAC 50 HZ WYE

5,500 VAC 50 HZ WYE

 480 VAC 60 HZ WYE 415/400 VAC 50 HZ WYE

415/240 - 400/230 VAC 50 HZ WYE

 480 V AC 60 HZ WYE DELTA 415/400 VAC 50 HZ DELTA

 208/120 VAC 60 HZ WYE

 240/120 VAC 60 HZ 1Ø

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3.2.2 The electrical system should be designed for operation at the voltage levels shown in
the following table.

UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE 60 HZ PHASE

(50 HZ)
Motors larger than 200 HP (149 KW) 4,000 (6.6/5.5KV) 3
All motors 200 HP (149 KW) and 460 (400/380) 3
smaller in critical process service 2
All motors 3/4 HP (.5 KW) and smaller 115 (230/220) 1
in non-critical process service 3
Power (welding) outlets 480 (400/380) 3
Local indoor and outdoor lighting 120/240 or 120/208 1 or 3
(230/220) 1
Floodlighting and street lighting 480 (400/380) 3
Motor control circuits 120 (230/220) 1
Instrumentation 24 DC
PC and DCS I/O 24 DC
ESD circuits 24 DC
Switchgear close 125/110 DC/AC
Switchgear trip 125/48 DC
Inverter or UPS Manufacturer's DC
Standard
1. Motors up to 300 HP (224 KW) may be operated at 460 (400/380) volts when
approved by the PMT.
2. Such as auxiliary oil pumps, lubricators, etc.
3. Such as water treatment pumps

3.3 Electrical System Grounding

3.3.1 In general, all 480 volt (415/400 V 50 HZ) systems should be high resistance grounded
with a local ground fault alarm. Typically the ground fault current should be limited
to less than 5 amps. A traceable signal to fault system should be provided on larger
480 volt (415/400 V 50 HZ) systems to help locate and quickly remove ground faults.

3.3.2 In general, 4.16 KV (5.5/6.6 KV 50 HZ) systems should be high resistance grounded if
the system capacitive leakage current can be limited to 5 amps or less. The system
shall alarm only on a ground fault. All conductors on this type of system shall be
insulated to the 173% level.

3.3.3 For 4.16 KV (5.5/6.6 KV 50 HZ) systems with capacitive leakage currents above 5
amps, the system shall be low resistance grounded and trip on a ground fault. All
conductors on this type of system may be insulated to the 100% level.

3.3.4 For 10-15 KV class systems, a low resistance grounded system that trips on a ground
fault is normally used. All conductors may be insulated to the 100% level.

3.3.5 All lighting and receptacle circuits shall be solidly grounded.

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3.3.6 For grounding requirements on systems greater than 15 KV, contact the PMT.

3.4 Equipment Grounding

3.4.1 Exposed noncurrent carrying metal parts of electrical equipment shall be grounded in
accordance with the NEC Article 250 or equivalent national standard.

3.4.2 A ground loop shall be provided to interconnect all electrical equipment, motor
frames, metal buildings, tanks, process skids, and vessels. The ground loop shall be
sized in accordance with Article 250 of the NEC, or equivalent national standard, but
it shall be a minimum of No. 4/0 AWG (95 mm 2) copper with type THHN or THHW
green insulation.

3.4.3 Major pieces of electrical distribution equipment such as switchgear, motor control
centers and controllers, switchracks, etc., shall have two connections to the ground
loop.

3.4.4 Individual ground connections shall be sized per Article 250 of the NEC, or equivalent
national standard, but they shall be a minimum of No. 6 AWG (16 mm 2) with type
THHN or THHW green insulation.

3.4.5 A minimum of two ground rods shall be required for each 2500 sq. ft (232 m 2)of area
within the ground loop. The grounding system shall have a maximum ground
resistance of 5 ohms. Isolated pieces of equipment may be grounded with individual
ground rods if the resistance to ground does not exceed 5 ohms. The main ground loop
should be buried a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade level.

3.4.6 Splices or taps in the ground loop shall be made in ground wells.

3.4.7 All ground wires through concrete slabs or floors shall be in PVC sleeves that extend a
minimum of 4 inches (101 mm) above and below grade level.

3.4.8 Ground rods shall be a minimum of 5/8" (16 mm) in diameter and of suitable length
for the soil conditions. They shall be installed in clay or concrete pipe. Deep-well
ground wells may be required in arid locations such as deserts in order to reach a level
of permanent moisture.

3.4.9 Tank trucks and cars, portable drums, storage tanks, etc., shall be protected against
static electricity, lightning, and stray currents. Refer to API RP 2003. Note: Tankers
or barges shall not be bonded to wharf ground loops because stray currents can be
present on piping connected to product loading arms.

3.4.10 A single point ground shall be used on all DCS and PLC process control systems to
prevent ground loops and differences in ground potentials. See paragraph 8.5

3.4.11 Hubs shall be used for all conduit and cable gland entrances into junction boxes and
enclosures.

3.4.12 All cord connected devices, e.g., floodlights, shall have a separate ground conductor in
the cord.

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3.4.13 All bus ducts are to include a ground bus.

3.4.14 IEC type served wire armored cable typically does not include an equipment
grounding conductor. The armor of the cable shall be designed to provide the
necessary low resistance ground fault return path. This may require a special armor
design for longer cable lengths.

3.5 System Loading and Provisions for Future Additions

3.5.1 Electrical systems should be designed for operating load based on 1 KVA per name
plate horse power or kw to include anticipated future load.

3.5.2 System spare capacity requirements for a specific project shall be reviewed and
approved by the PMT. As a guideline, 20% spare capacity should be provided for all
buses, transformers, and substations.

3.5.3 Guidelines for sparing and future additions are shown in the following table.

Spare conductors for instrument, alarm, and thermocouple 10%

wiring
Conduit space to be provided in main support systems 20%
Future space in cable trays 20%
Spare circuits for lighting panels and spare capacity for 20%
transformers
Spare or future space in motor control centers 15%

3.6 System Protection

Off site fault levels and protective device coordination shall be reviewed and approved by the
PMT. The Engineer shall make the necessary on-site short circuit and system study calculations
for equipment rating purposes and to prepare coordination curves for all protective devices. The
coordination curves shall be plotted or printed on standard log-log time current characteristic or
computer generated paper and submitted to the PMT for approval. This shall be accomplished at
the earliest possible time in the design.

3.7 System Reliability

The design of the electrical system for continuity of service will be determined by the PMT.
The basic requirements are dependent upon the reliability needs of the specific facility.

3.8 Electrical Equipment Specifications

3.8.1 Equipment specifications shall be prepared by the Engineer utilizing PMT criteria and
associated data sheets and be supplemented, where required, with single line diagrams,
arrangement plans and the PMT bidding and purchase documents.

3.8.2 The choice of all equipment and material shall rest with the PMT and shall be in
accordance with the PMT’s approved vendor lists. A list of the various manufacturers,
trade names, types, and catalog numbers of all equipment and material shall be

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submitted to the PMT Project Electrical Engineer or Electrical Inspector for approval
before specification or purchase. The Engineer shall obtain, and furnish to the PMT,
certified dimension sheets for all electrical equipment.

3.8.3 Clearance around equipment shall be in accordance with the NEC or equivalent
national standard.

3.8.4 The color of pilot indicating lights and push buttons shall be per the established
conventions used by existing facilities in the locale.

3.9 Power Factor Correction

3.9.1 The Engineer shall determine the overall demand and power factor for the facility
including any new operating loads. Recommendations on power factor correction shall
be given to the PMT for approval.

3.9.2 All new facilities shall be designed for an operating power factor of at least 0.85.
Higher power factors may be required depending on the specific project or utility
requirements.

3.9.3 Typically motors above 25 HP (19 KW) will require power factor correcting capacitors
that are to be switched on and off with the motor starter contactor.

3.10 Control Wiring and Protective Equipment Design

3.10.1 All control and shutdown circuits with the exception of circuit breaker and fire water
pump/system control circuits shall be of “fail safe” design such that upon power,
wiring or equipment failure, the controlled equipment will shutdown.

3.10.2 All shutdown devices and instrumentation shall receive power from a DC power
source with a battery backup. Critical AC instruments shall be supplied from an
uninterruptible power source. Lead calcium batteries are preferred for all services.

3.10.3 24 VDC control circuits are preferred. 125V DC/120VAC (230/220VAC 50 HZ)
control circuits shall be used only with the specific approval of the PMT. Control
panels that are supplied with an AC voltage shall have DC power supplies to supply
control voltage to I/O devices associated with that panel.

3.10.4 Stop or shutdown push buttons and devices, either remote or local, shall be active at all
times and not dependent on other control devices to operate.

3.10.5 Relays other than circuit protective relays shall be of industrial type conforming to the
following:

 Coils shall be encapsulated and capable of continuous operation at 110% of rated

control circuit or battery float voltage as specified above.

 Contacts shall be of the replaceable convertible cartridge type. AC relay contacts

shall be rated in accordance with NEMA B300. DC contacts shall be rated in
accordance with NEMA P300.

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3.10.6 Each alarm system shall be a normally closed two wire system from the actuating
device in the field to the annunciator point. A common return lead is not permitted.

3.10.7 Each shutdown circuit shall have a switched leg and a common. A common return
lead is not permitted.

3.10.8 Low voltage instrumentation signal wiring, e.g., from pulse-type meters and
thermocouples, should be separated from other wiring that may induce extraneous
EMF on the low voltage circuits.

3.10.9 Shields shall be made electrically continuous when the cable is passing through a
terminal block or a junction box.

3.10.10 Each branch circuit for board mounted instruments requiring power shall have its own
circuit protection and disconnect device such as a circuit breaker or switch fuse
assembly. The branch circuit shall be protected for a maximum load of 5 amperes.
Each instrument in the circuit shall be fused.

3.10.11 Individual junction boxes shall be provided for the different systems as defined in
Section 3.10.8.

3.10.12 All below grade conduit risers shall enter junction boxes from the bottom.

3.10.13 Terminals for a given control function shall be grouped together.

3.10.14 No more than two wires shall be terminated on one terminal.

3.10.15 All relays shall be identified using the same numbers assigned to them on the electrical
schematic.

3.10.16 All incoming and outgoing I/O field wiring to programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
should first be terminated to an individually fused terminal block before terminating at
the PLC terminals.

3.10.17 All electronic devices shall be tested for immunity from RF noise, especially from
hand held FM radios used by operating and maintenance personnel.

3.10.18 Redundant control and communications cables and circuits should be physically
separated to prevent a common failure due to physical damage.

3.11 Motor Control Centers and Switchgear

Grouped motor starters located in free-standing motor control centers (MCCs) located in
environmentally controlled buildings or enclosures are preferred. Low voltage and medium
voltage switchgear will also typically be located in the same environmentally controlled
building. Typically vendor supplied preassembled and tested powerhouses are preferred.
Locally mounted motor starters on switchracks may only be used if approved by the PMT.

3.12 Electrical Design Drawings

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Drawings that shall be provided as part of the electrical design package.

3.12.1 System Single/Three Line Diagrams

Single line diagrams shall be prepared by the Engineer for all power systems. All
power system components shall be identified and ratings specified. Rating data should
include items such as: continuous rating, interrupting duty, rated voltage of circuit
breakers, horsepower rating, full load current for motors, CT and PT ratios and
voltage, KVA and type of connection for transformers. Protective relaying shall be
shown using device numbers listed in ANSI C37.2 in addition to IEC symbology .
Single line diagrams shall be approved by the PMT.

3.12.2 Hazardous Area Classification Plot Plan

Early in the design stage, a plot plan marked to show the proposed hazardous area
classifications and any supporting data shall be submitted to the PMT for approval. After
review and approval by the PMT, the area classification shall be the basis for electrical and
instrumentation design. API publication RP 500, Section 10; API RP 505, Section 10; or
IEC 79-10, – Part 10; or the equivalent national standards, shall normally be used as the
guides for classification.

 Special care shall be taken in the designation of area classifications to ensure they
do not escalate in severity during the planned life of the platform.

 Electrical and control powerhouses should be located in unclassified areas. They

may, if necessary and with PMT approval, be located in Division 2 (Zone 2)
classified areas providing pressurization is provided in accordance with Section
6.2.

 Instrument air compressors and other utilities shall be located in unclassified

locations.

 In general, process areas should be classified instead of individual envelopes

around process equipment

 Process drains and sumps shall be designed to limit the degree and extent of
electrical area classification that is required, see API RP 500 and 505 for
guidance.

3.12.3 Logic Diagrams

Individual logic diagrams shall be prepared for complex control systems containing
extensive, interlocking, sequencing, or automatic start up or shutdown functions.

 Logic diagram symbols should normally be in accordance with ISA standard logic
symbology, as shown in RP S5.2, or equivalent national standard. A written
explanation shall be provided for clarification and understanding of the logic
diagram.

3.12.4 Ladder and Schematic Diagrams

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Individual ladder or schematic control diagrams shall be prepared for each piece of
major equipment such as pumps, MOV’s, compressors, etc. Typical ladder or
schematic diagrams for similar equipment are not acceptable unless approved by the
PMT. Specifically the Engineer shall prepare the following:

 Main pump and compressor control and associated suction and discharge valve
schematic diagrams.

 Booster pump and compressor control and associated suction and discharge valve
schematic diagrams.

 Schematic diagrams for each valve operator.

 Annunciator schematic diagram.

 Fire and gas alarm system schematic diagram.

 Emergency shutdown systems

 PLC Input/Output Schematic Diagrams fully annotated to show all instruments,

contacts and devices connected to the input and output modules of the
programmable controller. Explanatory notes are to be provided to explain
sequencing and any complex logic functions.

 Power supply schematic diagrams that show the connections of the various
instruments and devices to 24V DC or 120 VAC (230/220ACV 50 HZ)
uninterruptible power supply systems.

The logic for the control, sequencing and interlocking of the pumps and their
associated suction and discharge valves shall normally be done by a programmable
logic controller as indicated in the Piping and Instrument Diagram.

The ladder and schematic diagrams shall include the following information:

 Labels of interconnecting wiring between equipment, panel or field device. The

interconnecting wiring shall be shown in the ladder or schematic diagram as a
broken line.

 Terminal block number and terminal number to which all wires are terminated.
Some of this information can be obtained from the vendor schematic and wiring
diagrams.

 Terminal numbers of contacts, coils and terminal blocks.

Schematic diagrams for medium voltage switchgear, 480 V (415/400 V 50 HZ) motor
control centers, motor operated valves and other packaged equipment with the
exception of the control panels and the programmable controller cabinet will normally
be provided by vendors. Necessary portions of these schematic diagrams, however,
shall be repeated in the pump and other ladder diagrams.

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3.12.5 Electrical Equipment Plot Plan

An electrical equipment plot plan shall be prepared showing locations of electrical

equipment, junction boxes, pull boxes, and major conduit runs. Sections of this plot
plan which are enlarged in conduit plans shall be indicated and referenced on the
drawing.

3.12.6 Conduit Plans

The Engineer shall prepare conduit plans for the entire area shown in the plot plan.
When necessary the conduit plan shall be divided into keyed areas. The information
shown on the conduit plan shall include:

 Duct banks and their cross sections.

 All existing and proposed equipment and structures shown in the plot plan
including substations, power centers or switchgear, control room, pumps, and
motor operated valves.

 All junction boxes.

 Conduit runs of more than 300 feet (91 m) long and not contained in duct banks.

 Conduit and instruments not covered by the enlarged conduit plans.

3.12.7 Enlarged Conduit Plans

Enlarged conduit plan shall be prepared for keyed areas covering the substation, the
power centers or switchgear, control room, battery installations, pumps, all motor
operated valves, control valves and compressor units. The enlarged conduit plans shall
show all existing and proposed equipment, structures, conduit, lighting fixtures and
instruments.

3.12.8 Conduit Schedule

The Contractor shall prepare the conduit schedule using the interconnection diagram
and other relevant drawings.

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3.12.9 Cable Schedule

From the interconnection diagram and other relevant drawings, the Engineer shall
prepare cable schedules showing all the cables for power, control, instrumentation,
lighting, and fire alarm systems. Cables shall be tagged such that the tag will be
descriptive of where the ends of the cable are terminated.

3.12.10 Loop Diagrams

Loop diagrams shall be prepared for all circuits with analog, pulse or frequency type
signals. Wiring of instruments which have analog or pulse type signals that are shown
in the programmable logic controller input/output schematic shall be shown in the loop
diagrams. All the labels for terminal blocks, instruments, terminals, wires shall be
indicated in the loop diagram.

3.12.11 Wiring Diagrams

Wiring diagrams for the control panels, programmable logic controller cabinet,
medium voltage switchgear, 480 V (415/400 V 50 HZ) motor control center, and other
packaged equipment will normally be prepared by respective vendors.

3.12.12 Connection & Interconnection Diagrams

From the schematic diagrams, ladder diagrams, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams,
the Engineer shall prepare connection diagrams for all equipment including:

 Medium voltage switchgear

 480 V (415/400 V 50 HZ) motor control center
 Control panels
 Programmable logic controller cabinet
 Uninterruptible power supply
 All junction boxes
 All electrical or electronic field instruments
 All motor operated valves
 Sound powered communication and paging systems
 Cathodic protection systems
The connection diagram shall include the following information:
 Incoming cables and cable numbers.
 The termination of the individual wires of each multi-conductor cable to terminal
blocks or instruments.
 Terminal numbers on terminal blocks or instruments to which wires are
terminated.
 The tag number of each wire of the cables.

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 The drawing number of the connection diagram in which the other end of the
cable can be found.
 The number of spare wires for each multi-conductor cable.

3.13 Desert Environments

3.13.1 Sun shades shall be provided to protect electrical control panels and prefabricated
powerhouse assemblies.

3.13.2 All electronic equipment such as PLCs shall be rated for the higher ambient
temperatures and/or be provided with auxiliary cooling.

3.13.3 Particular care must be provided to prevent wind-blown sand from entering buildings
and enclosures. Entrances to electrical and control buildings are to have air locks.
Keyed devices are also prone to failure due to the entrance of sand.

3.13.4 Motors and transformers are to be specified with reduced allowable temperature rises to
compensate for higher ambient temperatures, e.g., 50 C versus typical 40 or 30 C.
For a 50 C ambient, a “Class B” 80 C rise motor will need to be specified with a 70
C rise, and a 65 C rise transformer should be specified with a 45C rise if 24 hour
temperature averaging is not used.

3.13.5 Cooling fans on transformers are susceptible to sand and are not to be used without
PMT approval.

3.13.6 Galvanized steel conduit and cable trays are typically used in desert environments due
to their lower coefficients of expansion.

3.14 Electrical System Monitoring and Control

3.14.1 The operating status of the electrical distribution system and on-site power generation
shall be inputted into the facility process control system, e.g., the DCS, and be
presented graphically on the human machine interface (HMI).

3.14.2 Typical status and analog values to be presented, alarmed, or trended on the HMI
include: status of low, medium, and high voltage circuit breakers; generator and prime
mover operating status; bus voltages; current, KW, and KWH, for main power sources
such as the secondary mains on substations; medium voltage motor RTD temperatures
and current; and also common substation alarms.

3.14.3 When indicated on the P&IDs, motors shall be provided with remote start and stop
capabilities from the HMI. An ESD will typically provide a “hard-wired” stop signal to
all motors in process areas.

3.14.4 The need for remote operation of breakers and generators from the HMI will be on a
project by project basis.

4.0 EQUIPMENT LABELING

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4.1 General

4.1.1 Each item of electrical equipment including push buttons, junction boxes, etc. shall be
provided with a three-ply engraved plastic nameplate showing its identity and service.
The nameplates normally show black lettering on a white background in English and
the language of the country where installed.

4.1.2 Major items of electrical equipment shall be furnished with individual equipment
numbers, in accordance with the PMT equipment numbering system.

4.1.3 Warning signs shall be provided for all equipment that is remotely controlled and that
may start without warning to personnel in the area. The sign shall have a red
background and state in large white letters “WARNING” and in smaller lettering
“THIS EQUIPMENT IS REMOTELY CONTROLLED - IT MAY START AT ANY
TIME.”

4.1.4 Equipment with foreign voltages, voltages from other sources, in its cubicles shall
have warning signs for each cubicle where the foreign voltage is present. The sign
shall have a red background and state in large white letters “WARNING” and in
smaller letters “FOREIGN VOLTAGES INSIDE THIS ENCLOSURE.”

5.0 ELECTRIC HEATING

5.1 Heating Tracing

5.1.1 IEEE 515, “Recommended Practice for the Testing, Design, Installation, and
Maintenance of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for Industrial Applications” shall
be used as the basis for electric heat tracing systems.

5.1.2 Electric heat tracing shall only be used in Class I, Division 1 areas with the approval of
the PMT.

5.1.3 Three electric heat tracing systems are listed by nationally recognized testing
laboratories for use in Class I, Group D, Division 2 locations. The system used shall
be either Factory Mutual or Underwriters Laboratory approved.

 System 1

Factory Mutual approved Teflon jacketed, copper, or nickel alloy resistance wire
with glass braid and outer stainless steel braid encased in heat transfer cement in
U-shaped metal channels is used. The maximum watt density shall be 20 watts
per foot with voltages up to 480 V on grounded systems. The circuit shall be
restricted to 1,000 feet (305 m) maximum.

 System 2

Mineral insulated resistance wire with metallic sheath is used. The maximum
watt density is 30 watts per foot with voltages up to 480 V. Higher densities may
be used with PMT approval. The maximum circuit length is 1,000 feet (305 m).

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 System 3

Heating elements consisting of an assembly of two conductors and a variable

resistance current limiting material between them, all in a common Teflon
insulating jacket, may be used for winterizing small lines and fittings if U/L
and/or FM approved for the area classification and if approved for the specific
installation by the PMT.

 General

All systems require that heating elements be strapped to the pipe or vessel in such
a manner that valves, pumps and strainers or other similar devices can be
removed. Stainless steel or glass tape bands, approximately 12 inches (304 mm)
apart, shall be used for strapping the elements.

5.1.4 A heat tracing monitoring system shall be used on critical freeze protection circuits.

6.0 BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

6.1 General

6.1.1 Control rooms and switch houses that cannot be located in an unclassified area shall be
pressurized to maintain an unclassified rating. Pressurizing systems shall be
coordinated with heating, ventilating and air conditioning.

6.1.2 Heating, ventilating or air conditioning systems shall be provided to prevent

condensation and damage to housed equipment. The systems should be designed to
maintain 77°F (25°C) temperature and indoor relative humidity at less than 50 percent.

6.1.3 Sufficient exhaust and make-up air shall be provided in any room or building
containing batteries to meet the ventilation requirements of API RP 500 and 505 in
order to maintain an unclassified electrical area classification.

6.2 Pressurization

6.2.1 Pressurization shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 of NFPA Bulletin 496,
Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations,
for Type Z purging or the equivalent national or international standard. The essential
requirements are covered in Paragraphs 6.2.2 through 6.2.7.

6.2.2 Pressurizing blowers shall be coordinated with the air conditioning equipment to
minimize the air conditioning load. Only sufficient fresh air to maintain pressurization
shall be provided.

6.2.3 The pressurization system shall provide 0.1 inches (2.54 mm) of water pressure with
doors closed and an outward velocity of 60 feet (18 m) per minute with all doors open.
Excess air shall be relieved by adequately sized check dampers.

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6.2.4 For Class I, Division 2 areas, an audio visual alarm shall be provided to indicate loss
of pressure. A timer set at 15 seconds shall provide delay for normal entry and exit to
the building.

6.2.5 For Class I, Division 1 areas, type X purging is required with a complete shutdown of
electrical equipment on loss of pressurization.

6.2.6 The fresh air intake shall take suction in an unclassified area at an elevation 30 feet
(9.14 m) minimum above grade. The intake shall be as remote as possible from any
potential release of flammable/toxic gas.

6.2.7 The ventilating fan motor shall be directly connected to the blower.

6.2.8 Where conditions warrant, a lower explosive level (LEL) combustible gas alarm and
automatic air intake closure shall be provided. The specific system used shall be
approved by the PMT.

6.3 Heating

Buildings exclusively housing electrical equipment shall be electrically heated. Equipment

space heaters shall be utilized in the system.

6.4 Air Conditioning

6.4.1 Air conditioning shall be provided where a 77° F (25°C) temperature cannot be
maintained by ventilation only.

6.4.2 The site ambient climatic conditions and the heat generated by housed equipment shall
be considered in design calculations. Equipment heat generation shall include not only
the maximum operating load but also the anticipated load of future equipment.

7.0 AREA LIGHTING

7.1 Lighting Levels

Illumination levels shall be measured horizontally at a height of 3 feet (1 meter) above the floor
or ground. IES recommended methods of calculation and maintenance factors shall be used.
Minimum maintained in-service lighting levels should normally be as follows:

LOCATION FOOT CANDLES (LUX)

Control Room 70 (753)
Control Board Face 50 (538) Vertical
Area Behind Control Board 50 (538)
Operating Areas 15 (161)
Switch rooms 50 (538)
Stairways and General Areas 5 (54)
General Outdoor Grade 2 (22)

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7.2 General Outdoor Lighting

7.2.1 All outdoor lighting should normally be automatically controlled by photocells or time
clock. The control shall operate a magnetic contactor to switch the lights or lighting
transformer. Isolated light fixtures may have individual photo cells if more
economical. Automatically controlled group lighting shall incorporate a hand-off-auto
switch for manual control.

7.2.2 High pressure sodium vapor fixtures, 70, 100, and 150 watt, should be used for outdoor
lighting.

7.2.3 The maximum use of 480 VAC (400/380 VAC 50 HZ) floodlighting shall be made by
using 400 watt high pressure sodium vapor fixtures for area lighting in unclassified
areas.

7.2.4 High pressure sodium ballasts shall be of the constant wattage, high power factor type.
Instant restart shall be provided on 20% of the fixtures.

7.2.5 Incandescent light fixtures shall be used only for emergency lighting. Lamps shall be
of the extended service, 2500 hour type, rated 130 V AC (250 VAC 50 HZ).

7.2.6 All outdoor lighting fixtures shall have protective globes and refractors or lens.
External reflectors shall be used for locations near populated areas to limit the glare
from lamps.

7.2.7 Lighting fixtures shall not be supported by conduit except for stanchion mounted
fixtures. Conduit for stanchion mounted fixtures shall not be supported from
handrails.

7.2.8 Lighting fixtures on platforms shall be so installed as to be accessible for relamping

without the use of ladders or handrails to reach them.

7.3 Control Room and Switch Room Lighting

7.3.1 Fluorescent lighting fixtures used for control room and switch room lighting shall be
of the rapid start type.

7.3.2 Control room lighting shall be coordinated with the instrument board, human machine
interfaces (HMIs), and room color schemes in order to reduce glare and eye fatigue to
a minimum. Special indirect lighting systems, e.g., track lighting, with provisions for
dimming shall be used where CRT monitors are used for HMIs.

7.3.3 Self contained battery powered incandescent or fluorescent lighting should be

provided in all control and switch rooms.

7.3.4 The interior of large control panels shall be provided with door switched incandescent
or fluorescent lighting.

7.4 Lighting Transformers and Panel boards

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7.4.1 Separate transformers and panel boards shall be provided for:

 VAC lighting and power.

 Non-transient generating instrumentation, such as recorders, transmitters, multi-

point temperature indicators, etc.

 Transient generating instrumentation such as relays, switches, solenoids,

convenience power outlets at instruments, etc.

7.4.2 Exterior lighting panels with adjacently mounted dry type transformers shall supply
120 VAC (230 VAC 50 HZ) circuits. The transformers shall be suitable for outdoor
installation and shall have encapsulated windings and corrosion resistant construction,
including terminal enclosures, of aluminum, stainless steel or sheet steel epoxy coated
inside and out. Full capacity taps (2-2 1/2% above and below normal) shall be
provided. Maximum temperature rise should be limited to 115 C.

7.4.3 Single phase lighting transformers shall be distributed to provide balanced phase
loading of the primary supply bus. Over-current protection shall be provided in both
the primary and secondary circuits of dry type transformers.

7.4.4 The panel boards for branch circuit protection of 120 V AC (230 VAC 50 HZ) circuits
shall have thermomagnetic circuit breakers. Panel boards shall be 3 or 4 wire with a
neutral bus. Panel boards shall be sized so there is one spare breaker for each five
active breakers. All circuit breakers shall have provision for locking in the open
position.

7.4.5 Circuit breakers for lighting circuits shall be rated 20 amperes (16 amperes 50 HZ).
Circuit breakers for receptacle circuits shall have the same rating as the receptacles.
Circuit breakers rated up to 50 amperes may be used for special circuits. Circuit
breakers shall be of the bolt-on type.

7.4.6 All branch circuits from panel boards for lighting and receptacles shall be two wire
with separate neutrals. Branch circuits for non-linear loads must be sized accordingly.

7.4.7 All lighting circuits shall be panel switched except control room, three-way and other
special circuits where partial de-energizing is required.

7.4.8 Panel board branch circuits shall be permanently identified either with individual
circuit nameplates or a panel board circuit directory. Circuit directories for outdoor
panel boards shall be weather-proof.

7.4.9 Lighting branch circuit voltage drop shall be based on the maximum circuit rating. It
shall be calculated using the load center for fully loaded circuits or to the last fixture
for partially loaded circuits. In no case shall the total circuit voltage drop exceed 3%.

7.4.10 Non-linear loads shall be fed from transformers designed and sized for the K-Factor of
the load.

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7.4.11 Dry-type transformers should be sized based upon a 115C temperature rise.

7.5 Emergency Lighting and Power

7.5.1 Power for the main control board, fire and gas panels, field instrumentation, and
emergency control shall be supplied from DC battery systems.

7.5.2 The use of individual DC powered emergency lighting units is preferred versus large
DC systems.

7.5.3 Power for critical AC devices such as CRT monitors for HMI shall be from a
redundant uninterruptible power source. The status of all critical AC and DC systems
shall be monitored and alarmed.

7.5.4 The need for an emergency generator will be determined on a specific project basis by
the PMT engineer.

7.5.5 Systems powered from a emergency generator should include: Instrument air
compressors; instrument, control, and alarm systems; fire and gas systems;
combustible and toxic gas monitors; 10% of process area lighting; UPS systems; first
aid rooms; and telecommunications equipment.

7.5.6 Transfer switches used in emergency systems shall be furnished with provisions to
functionally test the switch without affecting normal operating conditions.

7.6 Receptacles

7.6.1 A 115 volt AC (230 VAC 50 HZ), receptacle shall be mounted within 50 feet (15 m)
of any point within a facility and within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the front or rear of any
control panel.

7.6.2 480 VAC (400/380 VAC 50 HZ), 30, 60 amp receptacles shall be located as directed
by the PMT.

7.6.3 The type and configuration of receptacles specified shall be in agreement with local
practices and designs.

8.0 WIRING METHODS

8.1 Conduit Above Grade

8.1.1 Conduit shall be either galvanized rigid steel or aluminum meeting ANSI Standard
C80. The minimum size shall be 3/4 inch (21 mm) except for short nipples to
instrumentation where 1/2 inch (16 mm) conduit may be used.

8.1.2 Depending upon area classification, type UA or LA, or nationally recognized

equivalent, or explosion proof flexible conduit shall be used when flexible connections
are required. The bonding conductor required with 1¼ inch (35 mm) or above flexible
conduit shall be external and sized for the maximum permitted circuit conductor size.

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8.1.3 The conduit system including junction boxes and splice boxes shall be furnished with
drain fittings. The conduit system shall be designed to slope toward the drain fitting to
prevent the accumulation of condensate. The conduit system shall be designed to
enter outdoor junction boxes and control panels from the bottom or the side.

8.1.4 Where explosion proof fittings are not required, the drain in conduit runs shall be a
T-fitting at the low point using a ¼ inch (6 mm) reducer of a proper outside diameter.
8.1.5 Adequate provision shall be made in conduit runs for thermal expansion. Expansion
couplings shall be used in all conduit runs longer than 100 feet (30 m).

8.1.6 The number of taps and splices in conduit fittings shall be held to a minimum and in
no case shall exceed the number of conductors allowed in NEC Article 370 or
equivalent national standard. The locations of boxes and fittings shall be in
accordance with good installation practice making them readily accessible for
maintenance. Fittings and boxes on platforms shall be accessible from the platforms
and permanent access ladders. Fittings with gasketed covers shall be installed with
covers on the side or bottom.

8.1.7 Conduit seals shall be installed with an approved system of fiber damming material.
Dux-seal shall not be used. The pouring compound and the conduit seal fitting shall
be from the same manufacturer. Seals at the low point in overhead conduit runs shall
be of the drain type. The wire fill for conduit seals shall be limited to 25% unless the
fittings has a 40% listing.

8.1.8 A sufficient number of pull boxes shall be used in each conduit system to enable wire
pulling without excessive stress on the wire. Pull box locations shall be in accordance
with good installation practices and as directed by the PMT engineer.

8.1.9 Boxes, devices, apparatus, and cubicles shall be installed level, plumb, and properly
aligned with the proper method of support. Support shall be provided by cinch
anchors or shall be mounted on angle, plate or other structural supports anchored to
floor, wall, ceiling, or equipment foundation.

8.1.10 Spare conduit stub ups shall be capped with a conduit union and plug.

8.1.11 Electrical metallic tubing may be used in indoor unclassified locations where it is not
subject to severe physical damage.

8.1.12 A minimum clearance of 6 inches (152 mm) should be maintained between conduits
and hot pipes or any other surface above 125 F (52 C).

8.1.13 Multiple conduit runs should not be routed over or through high fire risk areas.

8.1.14 Minimum overhead conduit clearance should be as follows:

Maintenance Roads (Crane Access) 18'-0" (5.5 m)

Operating Areas (Truck Access) 14'-0" (4.3 m)
Operating Areas (Headroom Including Stairwells) 7'-0" (2.1m)
Operating Passageway Horizontal Clearance 2'-6" (.762 m)

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8.2 Underground Conduit

8.2.1 Conduit shall be galvanized rigid steel in accordance with ANSI Standard C80.1, or
nationally recognized equivalent. Corrosion protection shall be provided by a 25%
overlap of Scotch #50 pipe tape or an external PVC coating.

8.2.2 Conduit risers shall be galvanized rigid steel conduit including the 90 degree bend
below grade.

8.2.3 The minimum size conduit should be one inch (25 mm). In all cases, the conduit shall
be increased one size above code requirements. The minimum size for 5 KV power
cables is 2 inches (53 mm).

8.2.4 Standard radius bends may be used for 2 inch (53 mm) or smaller conduit. Bends for
conduit larger than 2 inches (53 mm) shall be 18 inches (457 mm) radius minimum.

8.2.5 Some form of dig-in protection shall be provided for underground conduits. As a
minimum, a buried utility warning tape shall be buried above all underground conduit
runs.

8.2.6 Conduit runs installed below grade in locations subject to dig-in, or that contain
medium voltage circuits, shall be encased in red colored concrete to a minimum cover
of 3 inches (76 mm) top, bottom, and sides. Where specified, two or more conduits
containing any voltage shall be encased in like manner with a minimum space of 1½
inches (38 mm) between conduits. Reinforced concrete shall be used where additional
strength is required such as under railroads, etc. Red coloring for concrete shall be
approved by the PMT. Aggregate shall be no larger than ½ inch (13 mm) or pea
gravel. Underground conduit runs terminating in unpaved area shall have concrete
encasement extended 6 inches (152 mm) above grade. Conduit duct spacers shall be
non-metallic.

8.2.7 Conduit runs below grade shall be at least 18 inches (457 mm) deep except areas
subject to heavy vehicular traffic where conduit shall have a minimum cover of 24
inches (609 mm). All conduit above or below grade shall be run square with the plot,
structure or buildings.

8.2.8 Underground duct banks may be used when approved by the PMT.

8.2.9 Common pull or splice boxes may be used for several feeders. In hazardous
(classified) locations, pull or splice boxes shall be located above grade. Underground
manholes may only be used in unclassified locations.

8.2.10 The number of spare conduits in banks or stubbed out of poured concrete floors will be
determined by the PMT.

8.3 Cable Trays

8.3.1 Cable trays may be used to support electrical power, lighting, and instrument cables.
Instrument cables shall be run in separate trays not containing power and lighting
cables. Cables of a given voltage rating shall be grouped together.

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8.3.2 Cable trays shall be installed on the top level of stanchions above the piping. They
shall not be routed directly over pumps and compressors, unless unavoidable, and
fireproofed. Trays shall be installed to not interfere with the removal or handling of
major equipment. A minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) clear space above each
horizontal cable tray shall be provided for access.

8.3.3 Trays should be constructed of ASTM B-221 alloy 6063-T6 aluminum. Side rails
should have 6 inch (152 mm) deep channels or I beams. Transverse rungs should be
spaced 9 inches (228 mm) center to center and shall extend through contoured slots in
the side rails and be heliarc welded. Galvanized steel tray should be used when there
is a large differential between daytime and night temperatures.

8.3.4 The system should be designed for 1½ inches (38 mm) maximum deflection with a
uniform 30 pound (14 kg) load, a concentrated 200 pound (91 kg) mid span, and a 30
pound (14 kg) wind load. A five span beam of uniform 20 foot (6 m) spans is the basis
for design using 24 foot (7 m) length tray.

8.3.5 Tray widths should not exceed 36 inches (914 mm) nor be less than 12 inches (305
mm) for main runs. Channel trays may be used for individual dropouts to motors, etc.

8.3.6 Tray splices shall be made with splice plates capable of carrying the specified load
when located at mid span. Hardware shall be 302 stainless steel.

8.3.7 The resistance across any splice plate should not exceed 350 microhms. All trays shall
be bonded together and to the ground loop at intervals not exceeding 200 feet (61 m).

8.3.8 For new work, cable trays should be loaded to a maximum of 80% of the NEC
allowable, or equivalent national standard, with a minimum spacing of ¼ inch (6 mm)
diameter of the larger of two adjacent cables between cables.

8.3.9 Cables should be secured to the trays at intervals not exceeding 4½ feet (1.4 m)
horizontally and 2 feet (0.6 m) vertically with PVC or PVC coated cable ties that are
sunlight resistant. Cables shall be installed without splices. If splices are unavoidable,
they shall be made in enclosures designed and approved for the purpose.

8.3.10 Cable tray shall be secured to supporting members with expansion guides to restrict
lateral tray movement and allow longitudinal expansion. Bonding jumpers shall be
installed across all expansion splice plates.

8.4 Underground Power Distribution Systems

Underground power distribution systems will be specified by basic design data issued for the
project. Typically the design will be based on local design requirements and installation
practices.

8.5 Special Requirements for Instrument Wiring

8.5.1 A separate single point ground system should be provided for electronic analog or
digital process instrumentation systems. A single point ground system is one where

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only one connection from the various equipment or signal reference grounds is made
to the plant grounding electrode system.

8.5.2 A dedicated grounding conductor should be provided for the instrumentation system
single point ground. The measured resistance to earth should not be more than 5
ohms.

8.5.3 All instrument wiring shall be installed to accord with Section 8.0 of this criteria. The
instrument wiring method shall be of the same type as the electrical wiring method
used unless specified otherwise by the PMT.

8.5.4 The normal minimum spacing between parallel runs of instrument cables and power
conductors should be as shown in the following table. When instrument and power
must cross, they should cross at a 90 degree angle.

VOLTAGE CURRENT, amps DISTANCE, in. (mm)

120 20 12 (304)
240 (230/220) 50 15 (381)
480 (400/380) 600 24 (610)
4160 (6.6/5.5 KV) 400 36 (914)
10,000 or greater - 48 (1219)

8.5.5 Only instrument that have at least two means of preventing process liquids or gases
from entering the conduit system should be specified. When an instrument depends on
a single seal, diaphragm or tube to prevent process liquids or gases from entering a
conduit system, an additional approved barrier or seal shall be provided. For Division
2 locations, a conduit seal should be used as the additional barrier. An enclosure with
a drain shall be installed between the instrument and the conduit seal to limit the
pressure on the conduit seal to less than 6 inches (152 mm) of water. For Division 1
locations, a short length of MI cable shall be used between the instrument and conduit
system to provide a second process barrier.

9.0 WIRE AND CABLE

9.1 General

9.1.1 Wire and cable types should be as specified in Appendix A, Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4.

9.1.2 Conductor ampacities should be in accordance with the applicable NEC tables in
Article 310 or equivalent national standard. Cables not covered in Article 310 shall be
rated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.

9.1.3 The minimum size for 600 volt wire for power and lighting circuits should be #12
AWG (4 mm2). For 120 VAC (230/220 VAC 50 HZ) control circuits, #14 AWG (2.5
mm2) may be used. For individual PLC and DCS I/O pair and triad wiring, #16 AWG
(1.5 mm2) instrumentation tray cable that meets the requirements of Article 727 of the
NEC, or equivalent national standard, should be used. Multipair instrumentation tray
cable that meets the requirements of Article 727 of the NEC, or equivalent national

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standard, with pairs or triads in sizes #16 through #20 AWG (1.5 through 0.5 mm 2)
may be used for PLC and DCS I/O wiring.

9.1.4 All 600 volt insulated conductors for power and lighting circuits shall be stranded
except for lighting and receptacle circuits that may use #12 AWG (4 mm 2) solid
conductors.

9.1.5 For 600 volts and below, the control and power conductors for a motor may be
contained in the same conduit or cable provided the power conductors are not larger
than #2 AWG (35 mm 2). A conduit or cable shall not contain the power conductors of
more than one motor. Instrumentation wiring shall not be in the same conduit with
power or control wiring.

9.1.6 Wire and cable shall be sized to insure that maximum voltage drop does not exceed:

Distribution feeder circuit to bus 1%

Motor or MCC feeder circuit 2%
Motor branch circuit 3%
Lighting transformer feeder circuit 1%
Lighting branch circuit 3%
Switchgear or MCC bus during starting 10%
Motor terminals during starting 20%

9.1.7 Systems of different voltages shall not be run in the same conduit or enclosure, in strict
accordance with code requirements. Power and inductive “on-off” control wiring shall
not be run in the same conduit or wireway with digital or analog measurement and
control circuits.

9.1.8 All conductors shall be installed in conduit with the exception of those for grounding,
types, MC, TC, and MI cables and cathodic protection DC wiring. Conductors are not
to be spliced without PMT approval. When approved, conductors shall be spliced in
enclosures or fittings approved for the purpose.

9.1.9 Where practical, multi-conductor cables shall be used for all control wiring.

9.1.10 All control wiring shall be identified with an approved shrink-on wire marker at all
end devices and junction boxes for terminal identification of the device involved. The
color coding required by NEC Section 210-5 or equivalent national standard shall be
met.

9.1.11 All instrument wire and cable shall be continuous with no splices except at approved
junction boxes. Shields shall be continuous for the complete length between the field
instrument and the control panel. Shields shall be insulated from field instruments
conduit and ground except at the control panel where all shields shall be tied to the
instrumentation ground bus.

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9.1.12 Class 1 600 volt rated instrumentation wire shall be used unless the circuit is
inherently limited Class 2 or 3 as defined in Article 725, or the wire meets the
requirements of instrumentation tray cable type ITC per Article 727 of the NEC, or the
equivalent national standards.

9.1.13 All wire and cable insulation rated 5 KV and higher shall be shielded with the
minimum equivalency of a 5 mil copper tape. Only extruded semi-conducting
material is to be used for strand and insulation shielding.

9.1.14 The phase and polarity color coding convention shall be as shown in the following
tables.

208/120 Volt 3 Phase 4 Wire

PHASE COLOR
A Black
B Red
C Blue
Neutral White

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480 Volt (415/400 Volt 50 HZ) 3 Phase 3 Wire and

480/277 Volt (415/240 - 400/230 Volt 50 HZ) 3 Phase 4 Wire

PHASE COLOR
A Brown
B Orange
C Yellow
Neutral if Gray
applicable

DC Systems
POLARITY COLOR
Positive Red
Negative Black

10.0 POWER SERVICE

All contacts with utilities or other off-site electric power providers shall be through the PMT.

11.0 MOTORS

11.1 In unclassified and Division 2 locations within the process area of a facility, three phase NEMA
frame motors shall be totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC). Severe or mill and chemical duty
type TEFC (IP 55/56) motors are required in locations subject to corrosion. For large frame
motors in Division 2 locations, weather-protected Type 2 enclosures should be used except in
locations that are subject to blowing sand. In sandy, dusty locations, TEAAC (IP 55/56) motors
are preferred for larger frame motors. For locations classified Zone 2, Exn type motors are
typically used. Type Exe motors are typically not required, but may also be used.

11.2 In Division 1 locations, NEMA frame motors shall be explosion-proof. Large motors shall be
totally enclosed and supplied with positive pressure ventilation from a source of clean air with
discharge to a safe area. For locations classified Zone 1, type Exd motors shall be used except
when larger frame sizes require Exp construction. Type Exe motors are not recommended for
use in Zone 1 locations.

11.3 Premium or high efficiency motors shall be used for all constant horsepower loads that operate
continuously. The economics of using high or premium efficiency motors for loads that do not
operate continuously shall be investigated on a per project basis.

11.4 Motor horsepower ratings should equal the following percentage of pump brake horsepower (at
rated operating point).
Motor Nameplate Rating Percent of Pump Brake HP (KW)
25 HP (19 KW) 125%
30 through 75 HP (22 through 56 KW) 115%
100 HP (75 KW) and over 100%

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11.5 Special motor starting studies shall be made for all motors over 500 HP (373 KW) to verify that
the motor can successfully accelerate the load and that the voltage drop on the bus does not
exceed 10%.

12.0 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

12.1 DC battery chargers shall be of industrial quality. The chargers DC output voltage shall not
exceed +/- .5% from no-load to full-load with an input variation of +/- 10% in voltage and 5% in
frequency. Chargers shall have separate float and equalize adjustments, 0-24 hour equalize
timers, low DC voltage alarm, high DC voltage alarm, AC power failure alarm, automatic
current limiting protection, DC voltage and current meters, input and output circuit breakers,
current limiting circuitry, and a ground fault relay if applicable.

12.2 Battery chargers used on instrumentation or process control systems shall have sufficient
filtering to maintain a ripple content of less than 30 MV under steady state conditions.

12.3 The battery charger shall be capable of operating connected to the load without batteries
connected (battery eliminator type).

12.4 Lead calcium batteries are preferred for most applications. When batteries are consistently
exposed to high ambient temperatures, above 86 F (30 C), consideration should be given to
other types of batteries.

12.5 Batteries shall be located where they are protected from extreme heat and cold.

12.6 Adequate ventilation shall be provided in battery rooms or enclosures to prevent the
accumulation of hydrogen gas. These locations should normally be unclassified.

12.7 Battery chargers shall be capable of fully restoring a fully discharged battery in 12 hours while
still carrying normal DC loads.

12.8 One or two step battery racks are preferred Battery racks shall be rated for the seismic level of
the facility. As a minimum, shock rails shall be provided on all battery racks.

12.9 An emergency eye wash station shall be provided next to all battery racks.

12.10 Redundant battery chargers should be used whenever immediate replacement of a failed charger
may be difficult.

13.0 FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS AND ALARMS

13.1 For manned facilities, an area-wide audible alarm system shall be provided to signal fire and
gas, facility evacuation, all-clear, and the presence of H 2S when applicable. Zoning of the
audible alarm system shall be provided for larger facilities. The handling of process alarms will
be dependent on the type and operating philosophy of the facility.

13.2 In-plant communications between operators and maintenance personnel will normally be by
hand-held FM radios. Sound-powered systems, such as Gaitronics, will typically be used for in-
plant paging and alarming functions. Manual stations are to be provided in the facility for ESD,

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fire, and other identified functions that need to be alarmed or inputted into the facility safety
systems.

14.0 STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS

14.1 Early in a project a standby power system philosophy is to be developed by the contractor and
approved by the PMT. All AC and DC standby and emergency power sources are to be
identified along with the required backup times for battery banks.

14.2 Larger facilities should have a standby diesel generator to supply power to critical loads.

14.3 Systems powered from the standby generator should include: Instrument air compressors;
instrument, control, and alarm systems; control and electrical room lighting and HVAC systems;
fire and gas systems; combustible and toxic gas monitors; 10% of process area lighting; UPS
systems; first aid rooms; and telecommunications equipment.

14.4 Transfer switches used in standby systems shall be furnished with provisions to functionally test
the switch without affecting normal operating loads.

15.0 CONTROL CIRCUITS

15.1 Division 2 rated hermetically sealed contacts shall be used for push buttons and relays whenever
possible.

15.2 Pilot lights used on control panels shall be the heavy-duty, oil-tight, transformer-type design rated
NEMA 4X (IP 66) with 316 stainless steel hardware and rated for Class I, Group D, Division 2 (Group
IIA Zone 2). Lamps should be high visibility LEDs.

15.3 Push buttons used on control panels shall be NEMA 4X rated with 316 stainless hardware and
Hypalon boots.

15.4 Individual time delay relays should be of the pneumatic type.

15.5 Control and alarm circuits shall be of "fail-safe" design.

15.6 Contacts for low energy circuits in H 2S service shall be hermetically sealed, gold plated, or gold
flashed.

15.7 Only industrial type relays should be used for critical control circuits.

15.8 Only programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that are on the PMT’s approved vendor list may be
used by third-party equipment or process skids vendors. A single supplier of PLCs is typically
selected for a project.

15.9 A local push button or selector switch shall be located near each motor. The local stop function
for all motor circuits shall be directly wired into the motor starters control circuit. PLC or DCS
system outputs shall not be used for local stop function.

15.10 All electronic devices shall be tested for immunity from RF noise, especially from hand-held FM
radios used by operating and maintenance personnel.

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15.11 Power for redundant devices shall be supplied from separate power sources.

15.12 Redundant control and communications cables and circuits shall be physically separated to
prevent a common failure due to physical damage.

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APPENDIX A - WIRE AND CABLE DATA

TABLE 1 - 600 VOLT WIRE AND CABLE

TABLE 2 - 5 AND 15 KV (7.2 , 12, 36 KV 50 HZ) CABLE
TABLE 3 - INSTRUMENTATION CABLE
TABLE 4 - SWITCHBOARD CABLE

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TABLE 1
600 VOLT WIRE AND CABLE
INSTALLATION SERVICE CONDUCTORS CABLE TYPE
Above ground in Power and No. 14 AWG - 600V
cable tray and control No. 750 AWG TC with
indoors copper PVC jacket
2.5 mm2-- THWN
400 mm2 XHHW
copper THHN
XLP
Overhead messenger 600V
supported MC with PVC jacket
or triplex
Underground in Power and No. 14 AWG - 600V
conduit control No. 750 MCM RHW
copper XHHW
2.5 mm2 - XLP
400 mm2
copper
Above ground in Power No. 12 AWG - 600V
conduit 750 KCMIL THWN
copper THHN
4mm2 - XHHW
400 mm2 RHW
copper XLP
Control No. 14 AWG - 600V
multi- No. 8 AWG THWN
conductor copper THHN
PVC/CSP 2.5 mm2 - XHHW
Jacket 10 mm2 XLP
copper

TABLE 2
5 KV AND 15 KV (7.2, 12, AND 36 KV 50 HZ) WIRE AND CABLE
INSULATION
INSTALLATION SERVICE CONDUCTORS CABLE TYPE MATERIAL THICKNESS
Power No. 6 (5KV) MC 5KV-15KV Mfg’s spec.
Aboveground or
No. 2 (15KV) MV-90 (6KV-18KV for the type
underground in
750 KCMIL Shielded UO) EPR except as
conduit or
Copper single or three XLP with noted
aboveground in
16 mm2 (6.0 KV Uo) conductor PVC jacket
cable tray
35 mm2 (8.7 KV Uo)
400 mm2
copper

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TABLE 3
INSTRUMENTATION WIRE AND CABLE

INSTALLATION SERVICE CONDUCTORS CABLE TYPE INSULATION

Aboveground Instrumentation Multi-pair or PLTC Class 2 & 3
or underground Triad 20 AWG approved 300V
in conduit (0.5 mm2) 2 or 3 for Class 1 15 mils 105C
control panel conductor 16 AWG Div 2 PVC 35 mils FR
(1.5 mm2) 7 strand ITC per NEC PVC jacket
with 0.85 mil (0.02 Article 727 or Class 1 600V
mm) aluminum- equivalent 90C PVC
mylar shield and national 35 mils W/4 mil
an 18 gauge (1.0 standard nylon jacket FR
mm2) 7 strand PVC jacket
tinned copper
drain wire

TABLE 4
SWITCHBOARD WIRE

INSTALLATION SERVICE CONDUCTORS CABLE INSULATION

TYPE
Control Panel Instrument and No. 16 AWG SIS 600V
Process Control (1.5 mm2) MTW 90 XLP
Panels No. 8 AWG 90 THHN
(10 mm2)
7 Strand
Switchboard Electrical Control No. 14 AWG SIS 600V
Panels, MCCs, (2.5 mm2) 90 XLP
Switchgear No. 2 AWG
(25 mm2)

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