91923-SP-J-001 Rev.

D1 Piping General Requirement

Contents
1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 4
2 Scope ................................................................................................................................ 4
3 Definition of Terms......................................................................................................... 4
4 References ....................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Codes, Standards and Specifications ................................................................ 5
5 Piping Components ........................................................................................................ 7
5.1 Selection............................................................................................................... 7
6 Design Stress Criteria ..................................................................................................... 7
6.1 General ................................................................................................................. 7
7 Supporting of Piping ...................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Design Loads ....................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Pipe Spans............................................................................................................ 8
7.3 Pipe Shoes............................................................................................................ 8
7.4 Sloping Lines ....................................................................................................... 8
7.5 Special Considerations ....................................................................................... 8
7.6 Spring Supports .................................................................................................. 9
8 Piping Layout .................................................................................................................. 9
8.1 General ................................................................................................................. 9
8.2 Piperacks ............................................................................................................ 10
8.3 Battery Limit ...................................................................................................... 11
8.4 Offsite Piping .................................................................................................... 11
8.5 Piping for Instruments ..................................................................................... 12
8.6 Pumps................................................................................................................. 15
8.7 Compressors ...................................................................................................... 16
8.8 Steam Turbines ................................................................................................. 16
8.9 Heat Exchangers................................................................................................ 17
8.10 Drums and Towers ............................................................................................ 18
8.11 Utility Systems................................................................................................... 19
8.12 Vents and Drains................................................................................................ 20
8.13 Utility Hose Stations ......................................................................................... 20
8.14 Chain and Gear Operated Valves ..................................................................... 21

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8.15 Steam Tracing .................................................................................................... 21

8.16 Weld Proximity .................................................................................................. 21
8.17 Fired Heater ....................................................................................................... 21
9 Clearances ...................................................................................................................... 22
10 Access ............................................................................................................................. 22
11 Fabrication ..................................................................................................................... 22
12 Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 22
13 Testing ........................................................................................................................... 23
14 Insulation and Painting ................................................................................................ 23

ATTACHMENT 1 – PIPE SPACING ......................................................................................... 24

ATTACHMENT 1 – PIPE SPACING (CONT) ........................................................................... 25
ATTACHMENT 2 - HIGH POINT VENTS ................................................................................ 26
ATTACHMENT 3 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 27
ATTACHMENT 3 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS (CONT) ............................... 28
ATTACHMENT 4 - MINIMUM ACCESS REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 29
ATTACHMENT 5 - ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 30
ATTACHMENT 6 - ERGONOMIC VALVE POSITIONING ...................................................... 31
ATTACHMENT 7 – PLANT LAYOUT GUIDELINES ................................................................ 32

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1 Purpose
This standard specifies engineering requirements and recommended work practices for the layout
of process plant and design of piping systems for the IRPC Maximum Aromatics Project (MARS).

2 Scope
The scope of this standard is to define the basic design parameters and standards used in the
design of piping systems and layout of process plant by CONTRACTOR. If applicable, this standard
will be supplemented or amended by specific project, OWNER or national codes, standards or
specifications. The standard is not applicable for the following installations:
• Underground sewage and open drain systems
• Instrument piping
• Internal piping forming part of equipment
• Heating, ventilating and domestic water systems within buildings
• Piping within the jurisdiction of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Power
Boilers
• Ancillary piping supplied as part of an approved vendor package

3 Definition of Terms

Terms Definition
PROJECT means the IRPC Maximum Aromatics Project (MARS)
PROJECT SPECIFICATION The Equipment Data Sheets, Engineering Standards,
Owner documents, WOOD documents, LICENSOR
documents, and Contractor documents.
WORK PRACTICES Departmental working methods employed by CONTRACTOR to
achieve contract execution procedure requirements.
OWNER IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC)
PLOT PLAN Drawing where each component of the unit is identified and its
location established.
LICENSOR Honeywell UOP provided ISBL Basic Design Package
CONTRACTOR The person, firm or company whom employed by
OWNER to provide engineering, procurement and
construction for MARS Project.

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4 References
4.1 Codes, Standards and Specifications

4.1.1 As a minimum requirement piping shall be designed, fabricated, inspected and tested in
accordance with ASME B31.3, Process Piping.

4.1.2 Additionally, all OWNER and LICENSOR requirements or any relevant national or local
regulations must be adhered to.

4.1.3 Other codes, standards and specifications appertaining to piping engineering are
referenced below.

4.1.4 Should any conflict exist between this standard and the above codes and requirements,
then the more stringent shall apply.

4.1.5 The relevant edition of the code, standard or specification at project award shall govern.

4.1.6 Relevant to MARS project specifications and standards

91923-SP-M-529 Hot Service Insulation for Piping and Equipment

91923-SP-M-530 Cold Service Insulation for Piping and Equipment
91923-SP-M-531 Protective Paint and Coatings
91923-SP-M-514 General Requirements for Pipework Fabrication
91923-SP-M-515 Pressure Testing of Piping and Equipment
91923-SP-M-519 Coating and Wrapping of Buried Pipework
91923-SP-C-008 Road and Paving Specifications
91923-SP-C-010 Structural Steel Design Specification
91923-SP-J-002 Equipment spacing Standard
91923-SP-J-003 Pipe Support Standard
91923-SP-J-004 Steam Tracing Specification
91923-SP-J-011 Piping Material Specification
91923-PR-G-111 Pipe Stress Analysis Procedure
S10332100-3001 Piping Standard

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4.1.7 ASME/ANSI Standards

B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (up to 24”NB)

B16.9 Butt Weld Fittings
B16.11 Socket Weld / Screwed Fittings
B16.20 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Ring Joint, Spiral
Wound and Jacketed
B16.21 Non-Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
B16.34 Steel Valves
B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges (DN650 and larger)

4.1.8 ASME Standards

B31.1 Power Piping

B31.3 Process Piping
B31.4 Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping Systems
B31.8 Gas Termination and Distribution Piping Systems

4.1.9 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Section I Power Boilers

Section VIII Division 1, Division 2, Pressure Vessels
Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications

4.1.10 API Publications

API Spec. 5L Line Pipe

API RP 520 Recommended Practice for the sizing, selection and
installation of Pressure Relieving devices in Refineries.
API RP 686 Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and
Installation Design
API Std. 601 Metallic Gaskets for Piping, Double Jacketed Corrugated and
Spiral Wound

4.1.11 ASTM Specifications

The latest editions of each material specification permitted by the appropriate ASME standard in
paragraph 4.1.8 above may be used.

4.1.12 Other Standards

NEMA SM23 Mechanical Drive Steam Turbines

BS 806 Ferrous Pipes and Piping Installations

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4.1.13 Other Documents

This standard shall be implemented and used in conjunction with the following:
- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s)
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
- Line Classification Lists
- Equipment Lists
- Special Piping Items

5 Piping Components
5.1 Selection
Selection of piping components, branch reinforcement, standard piping assemblies and materials
of construction for individual piping systems shall conform to Piping Material Specification,
91923-SP-J-011.
Flange over NPS 24” Shall be ASME B16.47 Series A.

6 Design Stress Criteria

6.1 General

6.1.1 The design of pressure piping systems shall include the necessary calculations to show
that the design stress criteria specified by the applicable codes and relevant OWNER
standards are satisfied in full. This shall apply to piping above and below ground.
However, all other aspects of underground piping are outside of the scope of this
standard and shall be the responsibility of Civil Engineering.

6.1.2 All stress calculations shall be developed based on requirements specified within the Pipe
Stress Analysis Procedure, 91923-PR-G-111.

7 Supporting of Piping
7.1 Design Loads

7.1.1 The design of pipe supports shall take into account the following load criteria as
necessary. The principles are specified in more detail in PROJECT SPECIFICATION
91923-SP-J-003, Pipe Support Standard.
- Pipe weight, including pipe contents and insulation where applicable
- Weight of water for hydrostatic test
- Weight of snow and ice
- Loads derived from flexibility analysis
- Friction loads arising from movement of pipe on supports
- Earthquake loads

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- Wind loads
- Vibration (induced by two-phase flow, reciprocating machinery etc.)
- Differential settlement
- Weight of pipe support attachments
- Piperack sway / deflection
- Pipe surge / slug forces
- Relief valve discharge reactions (refer to API RP 520)

7.2 Pipe Spans

Pipe spans shall generally conform to PROJECT SPECIFICATION, 91923-SP-J-003. However, where
a special need arises, spans may be exceeded, provided that the allowable stress in the pipe is not
exceeded. As a limit in the hydrotest condition (i.e. insulated pipe full of water), piping shall not
deflect more than 12.5 mm.

7.3 Pipe Shoes

All uninsulated lines shall rest directly on supports, insulated lines (but not lines with personnel
protection) shall be supported on shoes to ensure that the outside diameter of the insulation
clears the supporting steel. All stainless steel lines shall be supported with pipe shoes but isolator
plate is acceptable 2” and below, material of shoe attached to pipe shall be stainless steel.

7.4 Sloping Lines

Sloping lines shall be supported using standard shoes trimmed to suit (down to a minimum of
50mm if insulation thickness allows) or shimmed to suit for smaller make-up dimensions. Where
necessary drawings shall be marked ‘SHIM TO SUIT’.

7.5 Special Considerations

Special consideration shall be given to restraining piping systems that experience the following
characteristics:
- Shock Loading
- Slug flow
- Dynamic amplification
- Vibration
Each of these cases shall be reviewed independently and the system supported and controlled
adequately at each change in direction. In the instance of vibration, the piping system must be
clamped accordingly, and welded attachments must be kept to a minimum in order to reduce the
onset of fatigue cracking in welds.
When slug flow is present in a system, the pipe support design must be able to withstand high
loads and restrict any movement associated with such loads.
Where the entire piping system is subject to vibration analysis all small bore branch connections
and piping assemblies shall be braced in two planes at 90 degree separation.

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7.6 Spring Supports

7.6.1 Spring supports should generally be of the variable type. They shall be pre-set by the
vendor to a load that allows the correct supporting force when the pipe is in the
operating condition. Constant type spring hangers shall be used instead of the variable
type when the variation in the supporting force would otherwise exceed 25% or where
any variation in spring load could adversely affect nozzle loading on strain sensitive
equipment.

7.6.2 Where possible, spring supports should be easily accessible to ease installation, release
and maintenance.

7.6.3 The piping test weight shall be stated on spring support documentation for all springs.

8 Piping Layout
8.1 General

8.1.1 Equipment spacing shall be in accordance with Project Specification 91923-SP-J-002. To

achieve the most economical arrangement, piping shall be routed to ensure the shortest
practical length with a minimum number of fittings consistent with the requirements of
the P&ID’s, safety and provision of expansion for flexibility, maintenance and operations.

8.1.2 Generally, onsite piping shall be run overhead within the unit limits.

8.1.3 Piping and structures shall be arranged to allow operation, inspection, maintenance and
dismantling of equipment. There shall be sufficient access to allow mobile lifting devices
to approach process equipment and make lifts without obstruction and with a minimal
removal of pipework.

8.1.4 Piping and pipe supports shall be kept clear of fired heater tube and heat exchanger tube
bundle removal areas.

8.1.5 Piping at grade shall not be located above manholes or drain trenches, nor supported
from grade above buried lines and cables.

8.1.6 Flanged connections must be provided to permit dismantling of lines where removal of
equipment is necessary for maintenance and inspection.

8.1.7 Special considerations shall be given to lines with two-phase flow particularly with regard
to the supporting systems.

8.1.8 The overall philosophy of plant and piping layout will be dictated by individual project
fabrication and erection strategies. Construction review is necessary to ensure plant
layout follows project strategies.

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8.1.9 Particularly in the case of modular construction, plant layout shall take into account
transportation considerations.
Examples would include:
- Additional steelwork and temporary supports.
- Lifting restraints (total mass, centre of gravity).
- Hook-up access (permanent platforms or scaffolding).
- Sterile areas (beneath transport beams and above lifting points).
- Isolation of systems (flushing, hydro-testing and chemical cleaning).

8.2 Piperacks

8.2.1 Specified elevations shall be selected for bands of lines running North-South and other
specific elevations for bands running East-West. Generally, these elevations shall be used
throughout the unit, except in exceptional circumstances (e.g., where pockets must be
avoided). A minimum separation of 1500mm between rack levels shall be used (a
separation of 2000mm is preferred).

8.2.2 On overhead pipe racks, small diameter pipe may be supported by adjacent large
diameter pipe to avoid numerous intermediate pipe supports. In such instances the small
piping may be intermixed with the large diameter pipe, as a general guide, the larger
pipe should be a minimum of 4x the diameter of the smaller pipe. This should be used as
a last resort if there are significant cost savings as this situation can lead to problems if
the larger piping becomes redundant in the future. This shall be considered in case by
case and shall be subjected to OWNER approval.

8.2.3 In general, adequate space shall be provided to support instrument cable racking and
electrical lighting conduits from the piperack structure. For units requiring overhead
installation of electrical power, space for electrical cable racking shall also be included.
Determination of these space reservations and the method of supporting should be
established early during piperack design.
Piperacks shall include for 20% unoccupied space on each tier for the addition of future
lines.

8.2.4 Where header block valves are required, and there is no suitable access platform in the
vicinity, the valve shall be located in the branch line immediately outboard of the
piperack edge. The location should allow safe access from temporary ladders, staging etc.
without the need to enter the piperack structure. This does not apply to instrument air
headers (Ref. 8.11.5), and for this reason, headers should be placed at or near the
piperack edge.

8.2.5 Wherever possible the following lines shall be located at or near to the piperack edge:
- Steam and exhaust steam main headers.
- Hot large bore lines.
- Large bore liquid filled lines.

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- Utility lines to be located on the upper level of piperack.

8.2.6 Consideration shall be given to placing flare headers on the outboard side of the
piperacks, cantilevered off rack columns to cater for the slope of the line. In no case shall
the flare or any other line be installed directly over the top of the piperack column. This
will prevent the extension of the column during any future upgrade.

8.2.7 Piping of size 1 1/2” NB and less shall not be run in piperacks. (i.e. min piperack line size
2”NB).

8.2.8 Attachment 1 of this standard identifies standard spacing between lines in

piperacks/pipetracks.

8.2.9 Process service tiers shall generally be below utility service tiers in multi-tier racks.

8.3 Battery Limit

8.3.1 Wherever possible the piperack design shall incorporate a vertical section to include the
battery limit valving. This arrangement will allow safe permanent access for spading,
pressure/temperature measurement and depressurising of the system. A local platform
and access is to be provide for this purpose. As an exception, the flare header can be
routed with a nominal slope through and over the battery limit area.

8.3.2 When cooling water is distributed as an underground system, all instruments and unit
block valves shall be installed in below grade valve pits.

8.4 Offsite Piping

8.4.1 Wherever possible, overhead piperacks shall be kept to a minimum. All piping shall be
located on pipetracks at grade and supported on concrete sleepers. Individual pipes can
be supported from concrete piers.
Where double pipe banks are required, steel columns and supports stooled up from
concrete piers or sleepers should be considered, with longitudinal tie beams if necessary.
As a minimum, a clearance of 1000mm between the two banks shall be provided.
Consideration shall be given to the size of headers and the size of supporting steel and
the thickness of any insulation.
Pipetracks and piperacks shall include for 20% unoccupied future space at project design
completion for the addition of future lines.

8.4.2 Where individual pipes at grade are required to cross a road, they shall be buried and
pass under the road with a minimum cover height of 450mm. Where the pipe is
insulated, a sleeve shall be buried to the same minimum cover height, and the insulated
pipe passed through it.
Where grade pipetracks cross under roads the piping shall be routed through open
concrete culverts.

8.4.3 Corrosion protection of underground or submerged metallic piping shall be in

accordance with PROJECT SPECIFICATION, 91923-SP-M-519.

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8.4.4 Uninsulated lines passing through bund walls shall be externally protected against
corrosion.

8.4.5 The minimum height of concrete piers or sleepers shall be 500mm.

8.4.6 Wherever possible, changes in direction shall be accomplished by flat turning.

8.4.7 Careful consideration shall be given to the elevation of tanks and their respective pumps
and the routing of suction lines of considerable length to avoid pocketing.

8.4.8 Consideration shall be given to expansion brought about by process or climatic

conditions. The expansion shall preferably be absorbed by the use of the natural
flexibility of the system, loops or bends. Vertical loops and the use of expansion joints
shall be avoided.

8.4.9 Consideration shall be given to providing flexibility in the piping local to storage tanks to
allow for future settlement and tank wall deformation.

8.4.10 The forces imposed on nozzle connections on tanks should be minimised by providing
flexibility in the connecting lines as if they were anchored at the bunds.

8.4.11 Except at valves, in-line items and line terminations, the use of flanges shall be avoided.

8.5 Piping for Instruments

8.5.1 General
a) Wherever possible, instruments shall be close couple, line mounted. All instruments,
which require regular maintenance or calibration, shall be accessible from grade or a
permanent platform. This includes accessories such as corrosion probes, condensate
pots and seal connections. Access from temporary platforms shall be avoided.
Isolation valves for flow, pressure, temperature and level instruments may be accessed
from a permanent ladder.
b) Instrument connections shall be orientated so that instrumentation does not obstruct
aisles, ladders or platforms, whilst still being accessible. Piping shall conform to the
requirements of the PROJECT SPECIFICATION 91923-SP-I-302, Instrument Installation.
c) Clearance envelopes are identified to allow installation, access to and removal of
instrumentation items. In addition, control valve and safety valve dimensions shall be
supplied by Instrument Engineering.

8.5.2 Control Valves

a) Regulating, throttling or control valves shall be accessible for hand operation. When
used in conjunction with an indicator that responds to the operation of a valve, the
valve and indicator shall be located so that the operator can observe the response
when operating the valve.
b) All control valve arrangements and supports shall be designed to allow for removal of
the valve for maintenance. No provision should be made for servicing internals in situ.

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c) Control valves shall be located at grade or first level of structures unless otherwise
specified for process requirements.
d) Special attention to be given to butterfly type control valves.
e) Instrument Engineering will supply details of actuator size and orientation.
f) Bypass piping shall be routed such that the bypass valve is readily accessible with
sufficient clearance to enable the removal of the control valve and/ or its actuator and
shall, where possible, be located a minimum distance from the upstream end of the
bypass.

8.5.3 Flow Instruments

a) Minimum straight run requirements of pipe upstream and downstream of orifices or
venturi flow elements shall be in accordance with Instrument/Piping Interface
Specification, 91923-SP-I-322.
b) Flow orifice flanges and orientation of tappings shall be in accordance with
Instrument/Piping Interface Specification, 91923-SP-I-322.
c) Orifices shall be installed in horizontal lines wherever possible. If installed in vertical
lines, flow shall be upward for liquids and downward for gases.
d) Elevation of orifices for pedestal mounted flow meters (except in air or gas service or
underground lines) shall be a minimum of 2100mm above grade or platform, to allow
meter leads to slope towards instruments.

8.5.4 Level Instruments

a) Level gauge glasses at vessels shall be visible whenever possible from the valve which
controls the level in the vessel as shown on P&ID, otherwise they shall be visible from
adjacent displacer or switch.
b) When possible, level gauge glasses should be positioned adjacent to associated level
instruments. Standpipes (bridles) may be used to minimise vessel connections. When
a standpipe is used, a block valve shall be installed at each vessel connection.
c) When designing piping hook ups for level instruments, due regard shall be given to
accessibility, clearance on platforms, readability and proximity to adjacent ladders,
cable trays, piping etc. Vent and drain requirements of instruments shall also be taken
into account and adequate clearance provided accordingly.

8.5.5 Temperature Instruments

a) The minimum pipe size for thermowell installation is 4” NB. Piping smaller than 4” NB
shall be locally increased up to 4” NB. Alternatively installation in a 3” NB elbow or tee
is acceptable providing the direction of flow is against the tip of the thermowell.
b) Thermowell location shall be a minimum of 10 pipe diameters downstream of a
junction of two streams of different temperature. Location, orientation and
accessibility of thermowells shall take account of the withdrawal space required for
the instrument.

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8.5.6 Relief Valves

a) Relief valve discharge lines from adjacent equipment may be routed into a common
discharge header providing the header is of sufficient size that the relieving capacities
of the valves are not affected. When combining such lines, special consideration shall
be given to thermal expansion of the piping system and back pressure on relief valve
settings.
b) Relief valves that discharge into a common header shall discharge into the top of the
header. Valves shall be located above the header with the discharge line free to drain
into the header. Valve stems shall be in the horizontal plane to ensure failsafe valve
operation in the case of valve corrosion.
c) Relief valves, which discharge to atmosphere, shall exhaust away from any operator
area. An 19mm diameter weep hole shall be drilled through the underside of the
discharge line at the lowest elevation.
d) Relief valves in hydrocarbon service which are designated by the P&ID’s to exhaust to
a safe location should, as a minimum, exhaust 3m above any platform within a
horizontal radius of 15 m.
e) For relief valves in steam service, the horizontal radius can be reduced to 7.5m.
However, where large volume or high-pressure releases are anticipated, they should
be reviewed for safety on a case by case basis.
f) Relief valve piping that vents to atmosphere should have the ends cut square and
shall be fitted with a bird screen with a mesh size selected to avoid potential blockage
(approximately 20mm square weld mesh) and supplied by the mechanical contractor.
g) Bracing and supports for relief valves shall be designed to prevent vibration and over-
stressing during discharge and to permit independent removal of the relief valve from
the piping system.
h) Relief valves must be located in board of platforming (totally) and spaced to allow
adequate access to individual valves.
i) Relief valve inlet lines must be self-draining back to equipment.
j) Where relief valves operate in pairs they shall not be harnessed together on the
discharge such that the flows are opposing into the two run pipe connections on the
same tee. This is to prevent the discharge flow creating backpressure that repeatedly
shuts the paired valve, this can happen to an extent that a ‘see-saw’ motion becomes
evident.
k) Relief headers and sub-headers shall have a fall of 1 in 500 minimum in the direction
of flow, unless otherwise specified on P&ID. Relief valve discharge lines (entering
these headers) do not require a positive fall but shall free drain to header.

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8.6 Pumps

8.6.1 Suction piping shall be as short and as direct as possible, avoiding high spots where
pockets of gas or air can accumulate. Only eccentric reducers, top flat, shall be used for
pipe diameter changes. A drain shall be installed at the low point of the line.
The length of the straight pipe from the last elbow to the suction nozzle shall be
sufficient to ensure minimum turbulence at pump suction. The minimum length, which
shall not include any strainer or stop flow valve, shall be as stated below unless otherwise
specifically instructed by equipment manufacturer.
• Vertical, close-coupled pumps
The straight length shall be a minimum of 1 ½ pipe diameters when the elbow is in the
same plane as the pump shaft.
If the elbow is in a plane at right angles to the pump shaft, the straight length shall be a
minimum of 4 pipe diameters.
• Single-suction pumps, end-suction type
The straight length shall be a minimum of 3 pipe diameters.
• Single-suction pumps, top-top connections
Where the suction nozzle is a long radius elbow connected to the pumps end cover, the
straight length shall be a minimum of 1 ½ pipe diameters when the elbow is in the same
plane as the pump shaft and suction nozzle.
If the elbow is in a plane at right angles to the suction nozzle, the straight length shall be
a minimum of 4 pipe diameters.
• Double suction pumps
Elbows in suction lines to double suction pumps shall be installed in a plane at right
angles to the pump shaft. A minimum straight length of 3 pipe diameters is then
required.
If elbows have to be installed in any plane other than at right angles to the pump shaft,
straight length of from 5 up to 10 pipe diameters may be required. In this event, a careful
investigation shall be made into the avoidance of unequal flow to the impeller eye. The
advice of the pump manufacturer should be sought in this respect.

8.6.2 All overhead suction lines shall drain toward the pump without vapour pockets.

8.6.3 A temporary strainer shall be fitted inside and later removed with its collected sediment.

8.6.4 Complex routings shall be avoided to prevent unnecessary pressure drop, specifically
local to the pump to avoid vortex formation and uneven flow characteristics.

8.6.5 Suitable supports, guides and anchors shall be provided so that excessive weight and
thermal stresses are not applied to the pump casing and do not exceed the nozzle loads
and moments allowed by the pump manufacturer. Grade level pipe supports local to
pumps are to be adjustable type to facilitate flange alignment.

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8.6.6 Pump suction and discharge isolation valves shall be located to enable convenient
exchange between the operating pump and it’s spare. Ideally these valves shall be
operable from grade with consideration given to providing platforms where pumps
become particularly large. Where there are multiple pumps in the same area such
platforms shall be combined and provided with convenient stair access.

8.7 Compressors

8.7.1 Where compressors are handling gas, at or near its dew point, it may be necessary to
provide a liquid removal facility immediately adjacent to the suction pulsation
suppression device or surge bottle. This is in addition to the primary knockout drum
together with secondary liquid separation facilities in the suction pulsation suppression
device or surge bottle. This additional liquid removal facility is dependent upon Process
review of the proposed pipe routing and if it is deemed unnecessary will be subject to
OWNER approval.

8.7.2 If required, a removable flanged spool piece shall be provided to allow for strainer
cleaning without the need for removing pulsation dampeners or large sections of piping.
This will also prevent the need to realign the compressor after cleaning.

8.7.3 Where an air compressor or gas turbine is equipped with an air intake filter, the intake
filter opening shall be in such a position as to prevent or minimise the entrance of dust,
moisture, snow, corrosive gases, etc. The suction piping shall be appropriately routed
back to the filter.

8.8 Steam Turbines

8.8.1 Manufacturers normally provide turbines with permanent integral strainers, where the
removal of such strainers is effected through the inlet piping. In these cases, the piping
arrangement shall ensure a flanged spool piece or other means of breakout is furnished
to ensure good maintenance.

8.8.2 Drain connections with steam traps to remove condensate shall be provided at the low
point on the turbine inlet line upstream of the block valve. For turbines on automatic
start-up, steam traps should be connected as close as possible to the inlet side of the
automatic start-up valve and at the low point of the inlet line.

8.8.3 A drain with a steam trap shall also be provided at the low point of the exhaust line,
downstream of the block valve.

8.8.4 Steam traps are also required for draining the turbine casing. These traps should be
supplied by the VENDOR, however, it should be ensured that the trap discharge is
suitably piped away.

8.8.5 The block valve on the exhaust line of a turbine shall be located at the turbine. This
location permits maximum safety in determining whether the valve is open or closed.

8.8.6 In installations where multiple turbines have a common control valve, a block valve shall
be provided in the steam inlet line to each turbine.

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8.8.7 Steam turbine piping shall be designed to incorporate break flanges for steam blowing
during commissioning activities.

8.9 Heat Exchangers

8.9.1 Shell and Tube Exchangers

Piping shall not run directly over channel/shell cover areas to ensure that maintenance
handling facilities are not obstructed. Where necessary, flanged break-out spools shall be
provided to permit removal of shell/channel covers and tube bundles. Piping shall be
supported to enable removal of spools without disturbance of the pipe support system
and without a requirement to temporarily support the remaining pipework
Equipment shall be supported at or near to grade to permit maximum use of mobile
equipment for maintenance. Mobile equipment, (provided by others), will be used for
handling parts and pulling bundles of exchangers. Permanent handling equipment (e.g.
trolley beams) shall be incorporated if access restrictions limit the use of mobile
equipment.
Heat exchangers in thermo-syphon re-boiler service are sensitive to pressure drop
conditions and the exchanger location shall satisfy the specified elevation and be at a
minimum distance from the associated column to ensure that shell side supply and return
piping is as short as possible, with minimum elbows and no pockets in the vapour return
line, whilst still meeting stress criteria. Piping shall be routed consistent with the
requirements of the P&IDs, particularly where there are multiple shells and/or nozzles to
ensure that equal flow distribution is achieved.

8.9.2 Air Fin Coolers

a) Air fin coolers should be located after due consideration has been given to the
provision of mobile maintenance access for tube bundle removal or rodding. When
process and space conditions allow, air fin coolers should be located above pipe
racks.
b) For safety reasons, no flanges in hydrocarbon lines shall be located directly under the
air fin coolers.
c) All piping to air fin coolers shall be sufficiently flexible to accommodate nozzle
displacements, particularly at sliding end headers. Piping shall be appropriately
supported to meet vendor nozzle loads. For all multi-bundle air fin coolers, inlet lines
shall be closed coupled (minimum piping). Outlet lines shall be close coupled where
the air fin cooler has a split header box arrangement. For non-split header boxes (i.e.
the inlet and outlet header are one fabrication), the piping shall be designed with
sufficient flexibility to meet vendor allowable nozzle loads. The header piping will be
solid supported.
d) All air fin cooler piping design shall be confirmed as acceptable in accordance with
stress analysis procedure. Allowable nozzle stresses used in calculations shall be
agreed with the air fin cooler vendor prior to calculations.
e) Piping shall be routed with due regard for maintenance and access requirements.
Headers to and from air fin coolers shall be designed to give uniform flow to and
from nozzles.

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f) Air fin structures are not to be used as pipe supports without approval from the
VENDOR.
g) Consideration shall be given to any overriding process conditions such as;
symmetrical flow, equal flow (“cascade”), gravity flow and valve bundle isolation. To
achieve equal or near-equal, distribution through each bay of multi-bay air fin coolers
the branch to each air fin nozzle shall comprise the same pipe length and number of
elbows.
h) The philosophy regarding removal of tube bundles for maintenance (versus making
repairs in-situ) shall be established with the client, including the requirement to
provide piping break-out spools.

8.10 Drums and Towers

8.10.1 Tower piping shall be orientated and arranged in conjunction with tray, nozzle and
platform requirements. Piping shall be positioned to allow inter-connection with the
piperack and other related equipment.

8.10.2 Where possible, piping shall be grouped to simplify supporting. In the case of pre-
dressed drums and towers, piping shall be routed away from transport saddle locations.
Adequate space shall be allowed between adjacent lines and between lines and the
vessel shell to allow the installation of pipe supports and insulation. The back of pipe to
vessel shell distance shall normally be 450mm for non-insulated lines and 550mm for
insulated lines. In the case of lines requiring significant insulation thickness (e.g.
cryogenic service), this clearance shall be increased as appropriate.

8.10.3 Tower piping shall be routed with adequate flexibility to accommodate tower and line
growth for the identified design conditions. This shall include start-up and steam-out
conditions.

8.10.4 Platforms shall be provided for access to valves, instruments, blinds and manways. On
vertical drums and towers, platforms shall be supported off vessel brackets. In the case of
horizontal or short vertical drums, platforms can also be part of the associated structure.
Platform elevations are dictated by the above items in addition to a maximum ladder run
of 6m. Refer to Attachment 3 for minimum clearance requirements.

8.10.5 Platform widths are dictated by operator access. Refer to Attachment 3 for minimum
clearance requirements.

8.10.6 Level, pressure and temperature instruments must be placed with due regard to access
for operation and maintenance. Refer to paragraph 8.5.

8.10.7 Handling of exterior items (e.g. relief and control valves) and interior items (e.g. trays)
should be achieved using permanent lifting facilities (e.g. lifting davits or trolley beams).
These are to be located adjacent to or accessible from the vessel top head platform and
require a dropout volume extending down to grade. If mobile equipment is to be used,
access from adjacent roads must be maintained.

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8.11 Utility Systems

8.11.1 Steam
a) Steam take-off lines and exhaust steam return lines shall be connected to the top of
the headers. Block valves shall be provided in branch lines, in accordance with clause
8.2.4.
b) Steam drip legs with steam traps shall be provided on all steam lines at all low point
pockets to facilitate drainage. These shall be located immediately upstream of vertical
risers and at a minimum of 50m spacings on straight run lines. Similarly, they shall
also be provided in ‘dead leg’ situations upstream of normally closed block valves,
even if the piping free drains downstream of the valve, (e.g. steam-out, snuffing
steam arrangements).
c) Where steam headers have two way flow (e.g. import/export headers), line drainage
steam traps shall be provided at both ends of each pocket.
d) Within non-freezing design criteria, the requirements for line drainage using steam
trap arrangements may be substituted with an accessible manual drain in non-critical
utility systems (e.g. steam service stations).
e) Steam trap discharge and condensate lines from other similar situations may be
grouped together and discharged to the nearest return header.
f) Condensate may be discharged to the nearest sewer hub or catch basin, when it is
uneconomical to be returned to the collection header, subject to approval by
OWNER.

8.11.2 Cooling Water

a) Generally, and where practical, cooling water should be distributed to the various
major users throughout the unit in a below ground steel pipe system. Other users
shall be distributed using an above ground header system.
b) Small branches (1½” NB and below) from the cooling water header shall be taken
from the top of the header to avoid blockage. Larger branches may be taken from the
top or the bottom of the header to suit the specific layout requirements.

8.11.3 Service Water

Small branches (1½” NB and below) from the service water header shall be taken from
the top of the header to avoid blockage. Larger branches may be taken from the top or
bottom of the header to suit specific layout requirements.

8.11.4 Potable Water

The potable water distribution system shall be designed, installed and constructed in
accordance with the latest WHO and AWWA standards. Potable water mains must be 2”
NB or greater.

8.11.5 Air
a) Branch lines from the plant air header shall be taken from the top of the header.
Block valves are required for each branch and shall be positioned local to the user.

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b) Drain valves shall be provided at low points in the header to free the system of water
that may collect.
c) Branch lines from the instrument air header shall be taken from the top of the header.
Block valves are required for every branch and shall be located at the header.

8.12 Vents and Drains

8.12.1 Vents and drains shall be 3/4” NB minimum size, except as otherwise noted on the
P&ID’s. Vents and drains intended only for the hydrostatic testing of piping will not be
shown on the P&ID’s.

8.12.2 Vent and drain arrangements shall be in accordance with Project Specification.

8.12.3 Low points of all lines shall contain a valved drain connection except where the line can
be drained elsewhere, (e.g. through equipment). Such drains will not necessarily be
shown on the P&ID’s.

8.12.4 Low point drains shall terminate at least 200mm above grade to allow rodding of drains.

8.12.5 High points of lines shall be vented in accordance with Attachment 2.

8.12.6 Sewer manhole vent piping shall be full line size. Vents shall discharge at least 3m above
grade when in a safe and open area, and shall extend 3m above any platform, equipment
or pipeway located within a horizontal distance of 8m.

8.12.7 Open vents shall not be located within a horizontal distance of 30m from a Fired Heater
unless the vent is elevated to 15m, in which case, it is allowed to be located 15m
horizontally from the fired heater.

8.12.8 Vent pipe ends shall be cut horizontally to discharge upwards.

8.13 Utility Hose Stations

8.13.1 Air, steam, water and nitrogen shall be provided to all areas of plant where operation and
regular maintenance is required. At grade, coverage shall be achieved utilising 15m hose
lengths from stations at grade. Elevated hose stations shall also comprise air, steam water
and nitrogen. Elevated utility stations shall be provided at alternate levels of structures,
allowing all areas to be reached with 15m hoses. On towers utility stations shall be
provided at the top platform level and at each platform serving a manway. Where
manways are in close proximity (i.e. within 7.5m elevation of each other and of similar
orientation), provision shall be made for a hose station at the upper manway, allowing
the hose length to reach the lower manway.

8.13.2 The sequence in which hose connections shall be arranged when looking at the hose
station from the operator’s viewpoint shall be as follows:

8.13.3 Steam, Water, Air, Nitrogen

8.13.4 Hose connections shall be orientated vertically downwards and valves and connections
shall be approximately 1100mm above grade or platform level.

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8.14 Chain and Gear Operated Valves

8.14.1 Where constraints dictate that it is not practical or economic to gain fixed access to
valves normally operated during unit run, chains or extension stems can be provided
where the centreline is more than 2100mm above the operating level. Chain operators
are not permitted on screwed or socket weld valves. Chains must clear the operating level
by 900mm.

8.14.2 Locked Open (LO) or car sealed open (CSO) valves shall be installed with the valve stem
in the horizontal plane only. This is to ensure failsafe operation through the prevention of
a dropped gate case (caused by a broken valve stem) from restricting flow. In exceptional
circumstances and by agreement (e.g. relief header battery limit valves) the valve stems
may be orientated below the horizontal.

8.15 Steam Tracing

Refer to PROJECT SPECIFICATION 91923-SP-J-004

8.16 Weld Proximity

PROJECT SPECIFICATION 91923-SP-M-514 gives minimum clearances between welds.

8.17 Fired Heater

8.17.1 Pipe routing shall be kept clear of space required for tube withdrawal and maintenance.

8.17.2 Where fired heaters have multiple passes the feed piping shall be routed such that it is as
symmetrical as is practically possible. Similar line length and fittings shall be used from
the point where the flow splits to the heater inlets. Similarly, consideration shall be given
to the outlet piping, as non-symmetrical piping may contribute to uneven heating,
possible coking and overheating of tubes.

8.17.3 Snuffing steam valve manifolds shall be located at grade 15m minimum from the nearest
fired heater wall and wherever practical upwind or crosswind and in a location with
convenient operator access/egress.

8.17.4 Burner piping shall incorporate the following as required;

a) Generally, heat tracing or other approved methods for the collection and elimination
of condensate from fuel gas systems shall be used downstream of knock-out drums.
b) Where heaters have bottom-mounted burners, the burner piping shall be routed
ensuring that minimum personnel headroom is maintained throughout main operator
aisles.
c) Take-off connections for steam and gas burner piping shall be made from the top of
headers.
d) Burner piping and hand control valves shall be arranged identically at each burner,
adjacent to the peep hole, to avoid operator confusion. Controls shall be on the same
side of the peep hole in each case (typically right hand side when facing the peep
hole).

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e) Piping to the burners shall include break flanges to facilitate removal of burners for
maintenance.

9 Clearances
Attachment 3 gives details of the more common forms of clearance required for operation and
maintenance activities within a typical process plant. Clearances shall also be maintained around
other similar types of equipment in accordance with the intent of this standard.

10 Access
Attachment 4 gives details of the facilities to be provided to gain access for operation and
maintenance. Access shall also be provided to similar items in accordance with the intent of this
standard.

11 Fabrication
11.1 General Requirements for Pipework Fabrication shall be in accordance with Project
Specification 91923-SP-M-514.
1.12 Above ground metallic, on-site piping shall be shop fabricated as follows:
Carbon steel piping 2” NB and larger.
All sizes of butt welded ferritic alloy piping requiring post weld heat treatment.
Stainless steel and other materials 2”NB and larger, not requiring post weld heat
treatment.
11.3 Above ground metallic, on-site piping shall be field fabricated as follows:
Carbon steel piping 1½” NB and smaller.
Stainless steel and other materials 1½” NB and smaller, not requiring post weld heat
treatment.
11.4 Above ground metallic off-site piping shall generally be field fabricated regardless of
pipe size. However, where areas are particularly congested (e.g. pump bays, blending
manifolds), it may be more effective to shop fabricate in accordance with section 11.2
above.
11.5 Non metallic piping shall be fabricated and installed by appropriately qualified vendors.

12 Cleaning
All piping that requires chemical cleaning and flushing shall be designed to avoid dead legs. If this
is unavoidable, a ¾” NB minimum cleaning connection shall be provided in each dead leg. In
addition, ¾” NB non-valved vents shall be provided as necessary to ensure all air pockets are
vented prior to chemical cleaning.

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13 Testing
Refer to Project Specification:
91923-SP-M-514 General Requirements for Pipework Fabrication.
91923-SP-M-515 Pressure Testing of Piping and Equipment

14 Insulation and Painting

Refer to Project Specification:

91923-SP-M-519 Coating and Wrapping of Buried Pipework

91923-SP-M-529 Hot Service Insulation for Piping and Equipment
91923-SP-M-530 Cold Service Insulation for Piping and Equipment
91923-SP-M-531 Protective Paint and Coatings

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ATTACHMENT 1 – PIPE SPACING

1. LINE SPACING TABLE: - 1 2 3 SEE NOTE 3

TABLE 1 : BARE PIPE

Size 1” 1½” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”
24” 515 525 525 540 555 580 605 635 660 675 700 725 750 800
20” 450 465 465 480 490 520 545 570 595 610 635 665 690
18” 415 430 430 445 455 485 510 535 560 575 600 630
16” 385 400 400 415 425 455 480 505 530 550 575
14” 345 360 360 375 385 415 440 465 490 505
12” 325 335 335 350 365 390 415 445 470
10” 300 310 310 325 340 365 390 420
8” 255 265 265 280 295 320 345
6” 220 235 235 250 260 290
4” 180 195 195 210 220
3” 150 160 160 175
2” 125 140 140
1½” 120 130
1” 105
TABLE 2 : BARE & INSULATED PIPE
Pipe
Size 1” 1½” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”
24” 590 600 600 615 630 655 680 710 735 750 775 800 825 875
20” 525 540 540 555 565 595 620 645 670 685 710 740 765
18” 490 505 505 520 530 560 585 610 635 650 675 705
16” 460 475 475 490 500 530 555 580 605 625 650
14” 420 435 435 450 460 490 515 540 565 580
12” 400 410 410 425 440 465 490 520 545
10” 375 385 385 400 415 440 465 495
8” 330 340 340 355 370 395 420
6” 295 310 310 325 335 365
4” 255 270 270 285 295
3” 225 235 235 250
2” 200 215 215
1½” 195 205
1” 180
TABLE 3 : INSULATED PIPE
Size 1” 1½” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24”
24” 665 675 675 690 705 730 755 785 810 825 850 875 900 950
20” 600 615 615 630 640 670 695 720 745 760 785 815 840
18” 565 580 580 595 605 635 660 685 710 725 750 780
16” 535 550 550 565 575 605 630 655 680 700 725
14” 495 510 510 525 535 565 590 615 640 655
12” 475 485 485 500 515 540 565 595 620
10” 450 460 460 475 490 515 540 570
8” 405 415 415 430 445 470 495
6” 370 385 385 400 410 440
4” 330 345 345 360 370 SEE NOTES ON NEXT
3” 300 310 310 325 PAGE
2” 275 290 290
1½” 270 280
1” 255

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ATTACHMENT 1 – PIPE SPACING (CONT)

NOTES
1. Spacing is for lines up to 600# ANSI flange rating and 75mm insulation with staggered
flanges.
2. Spacing shall be increased when:
a) Higher flange ratings are used
b) Insulation thickness is greater than 75mm
c) Flanges are in line, as in a valve manifold
d) Where lateral movement is anticipated.
3. Bottoms of bare lines shall rest on steel.
Lines with 75mm or less insulation shall be on 100mm shoes.
Lines with 76mm-125mm of insulation shall be on 150mm shoes.
Lines with 126mm-175mm of insulation shall be on 200mm shoes.
Lines with 176mm-225mm of insulation shall be on 250mm shoes.
4. Table 3 shall also be used for steam traced Lines. Space steam traced lines using one line
size greater spacing.
5. For lines larger than 24” size, spacing shall be in accordance with this standard except that
300# ANSI Flange Rating shall be used for basic spacing.

2. CLEARANCE FOR STAGGERED FLANGES

25mm MINIMUM

3. VALVE SPACING
100mm MINIMUM

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ATTACHMENT 2 - HIGH POINT VENTS

HIGH POINT VENTS

SERVICE SIZE RATING VENT TYPE REMARKS

Process All Sizes All Ratings Valved vent Note 1

LP Steam 1½" and below 150# No vent required

2" and above 150# Valved vent

MP/HP Steam 1½" and below 300# and above No vent required Note 2

2" and above 300# and above Valved vent

Water 1½" and below All Ratings No vent required Note 3

2" and above Non-valved vent

Other Utilities 1½" and below 150# and below No vent required Note 4

2" and above 300# and above Non-valved vent

NOTES

1. A non-valved test vent can be used in locations where the pipe can be vented through
equipment.

2. Vent connection shall be replaced with a welded cap after the successful hydrostatic
test. The weld on the cap shall be 100% radiographed.

3. For large volume water lines there may be a requirement for special venting to enable
effective draining.

4. Lines that are service tested do not require high point vents.

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ATTACHMENT 3 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION MINIMUM

CLEARANCE (mm)
Roads Primary unrestricted access roads:
Headroom 6000
Width 10000

Secondary (on-plot access roads):

Headroom 6000
Width 8000

Refer to Road and Paving Specifications,

91923-SP-C-008

Railroad Headroom 6700

Personnel Main operating aisles:

Accessways Headroom 2700
Width 1000

Pedestrian walkway:
Headroom 2100
Width 700

Stairways and ladders:

Width of stairway treads 1200
Width of landing (in direction) of 1200
stairway
Maximum rise of stairway (1 flight) 4000 (vertical)
Maximum rise of ladder(between 6000
platforms)

Accessways Access required for vehicular equipment 4000

under Piperacks
Access required for portable (temporary) service 3050
equipment

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ATTACHMENT 3 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS (CONT)

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

ITEM DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE

CLEARANCE (mm)
Horizontal shell Clearance for tube withdrawal at ground Dismantling plus
and tube 3000
exchangers: Clearance for tube withdrawal on the 1500
structure(using H/E extractor)
Clearance for shell head removal 1500
Clearance from exchanger flanges 1000
Vertical shell and Distance of platform below shell and 1200 to 1800
tube exchangers: channel flanges
Width of platform from 3 sides of flanges 750
Vertical and Min. vertical Clearance between platform and 300
horizontal flange on side manways
vessels: Max distance between platform and of side 1200
manway
Width of side platform from manhole cover 900
to platform edge
Width of side platform adjacent to 450
manway flange
Width of top platform from 3 sides of manhole 750
Distance of top platform from below 75 + insulation
underside of flange

Pumps: Clearance around pumps (include all projections) 750

Operating aisle at driver end of pump 1500

Clearance between platform and flange on 150

side nozzles

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dATTACHMENT 4 - MINIMUM ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Type of Access Item Being Accessed

Temporary ladder, mobile Flow pressure and temperature instrumentation mounted in

steps, lines up to 4.6 m (BOP) above grade and up to 2.6 m (BOP)
Temporary platforming etc. above main structure platform levels.

Manways and handholes up to and 3.75 m above grade and

up to and 2.5 m above main structure platform levels.

Permanent Ladder with Valves 1½ " and smaller.

Cage
Level gauge glasses (LG. not to pass through platforming).

Temperature and pressure instrumentation above the

elevations stated previously.
Permanent platform with Valves 2 " and larger
item accessed form Relief valves 3 " inlet size and smaller
platform edge i.e. a Level controllers and switches
maximum of 500mm from Fig '8' blinds 3 " and smaller
the platform edge and Flow instrumentation above the elevations stated previously.
1500mm above the Sampling points
platform height. Handholes
Steam distribution manifolds
Permanent platform with Relief valves 4" inlet size and larger
item accessed Fig '8' blinds 4" larger and blinds spacers
from above and in board Motor operated valves
of platform Control valves
Manholes
Heat exchanger units
Clean – out points
Catalyst loading flanges
Condensate loading manifolds
Stairway Steel or concrete structure containing equipment, piping or
valves requiring access.
Ladder A secondary means of escape is to be provided when the
distance to the primary means escape exceeds 10 metres,
ladder length not to exceed 6 metres except in the case of
vertical drums and towers, ref Section 8.10
Distance between ladders or stairs for Pipe rack mounted Air-
Cooled Heat Exchangers refer to 91923-SP-M-507, item 4.17.3

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ATTACHMENT 5 - ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS

ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS

Elevations of Paving, Floors and Equipment

Elevation of flooring to be as follows:

High point of paving (Plant Datum) Elevation = -800mm

Low point of paving (top of catch basins) HPP minus 150mm

High point of finished floor in enclosed HPP plus 150mm

buildings in paved areas

Open buildings in paved areas Equal to the adjacent paving,

with a nominal fall away from
the building area.

All buildings in unpaved areas HPP plus 150mm

Drain hubs top HPP plus 75mm

Top of grout or underside of base plate to be as follows:

Centrifugal pumps HPP plus 300mm

Reciprocating pumps HPP plus 300mm

Vertical vessels with legs or skirt HPP plus 300mm

Base of steel columns HPP plus 300mm

Vertical vessels with legs or skirt installed in High point of flooring plus
concrete structures 25mm grout

Vertical vessels with legs or skirt installed in Steel elevation plus 25mm shims
steel structure

Skid mounted items HPP plus 300mm

Tanks HPP plus 300mm

NOTE: Allow 25mm shims (or grout) above steel (or

concrete). For vessels over 4500mm dia. allow 37 mm
shims (or grout).

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ATTACHMENT 6 - ERGONOMIC VALVE POSITIONING

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ATTACHMENT 7 – PLANT LAYOUT GUIDELINES

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ATTACHMENT 7
TYPICAL DETAIL STRUCTURE

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TYPICAL DETAIL TOWER AND VERTICAL DRUM

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TYPICAL DETAIL PLATFORM ARRANGEMENT OF HORIZONTAL VESSEL

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TYPICAL DETAIL AROUND SHELL TUBE H/E

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TYPICAL DETAIL AIR FIN COOLER (AFC) PLATFORM ON PIPE RACK

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TYPICAL DETAIL AROUND PUMP END-TOP

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TYPICAL DETAIL AROUND PUMP TOP-TOP

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TYPICAL DETAIL AROUND SAFETY VALVE

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TYPICAL DETAIL CONTROL VALVE

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TYPICAL DETAIL FOR STEAM HEADER

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TYPICAL DETAIL FOR CONDENSATE HEADER

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ATTACHMENT 7
TYPICAL DETAIL FOR LEVEL GAUGE

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