Specification

e-Con Number

PHR-ELC-SPC-101675
Installation of Electrical Facilities

Operating Environment: onshore

Intended for internal use PHR or other area as per guidance or permit

This document is the confidential property of PHR

Rev Date Description Developed Reviewed Approved

0 Sep 21 Issued for Implementation Team Rio Sirait Erwin Sianturi
Summary of Changes

Rev. xx Rev. xx Description Type of Change

Team Review:
- Ganda Hengky Wirawan
- Erwin Hendarwin
- Fransiska Anna M
- Bernadus Riko S
- M Rismanada Pratama
- Ulil Amri
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Contents
1.0 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 References................................................................................................................................................ 1
2.1 Owner Document.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards .............................................................................................................. 2
2.3 Conflict Resolution and Order of Precedence....................................................................................... 3
3.0 Terminology ............................................................................................................................................. 3
3.1 Acronyms .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 3
4.0 General .................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.0 Contractor Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 4
5.2 On-Site Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.1 Mobile Equipment, Lifting, and Rigging.................................................................................. 5
5.2.2 Site Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 5
6.0 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory and Certification Bodies Compliance ........................................ 5
6.1 Labels and Listings ................................................................................................................................ 6
6.2 Acceptance by Authority Having Jurisdiction........................................................................................ 6
6.3 Acceptable Manufacturers List ............................................................................................................. 6
7.0 Drawings .................................................................................................................................................. 6
8.0 Shipment, Storage, and Protection of Equipment ...................................................................................... 7
8.1 Safety During Storage of Material and Equipment ............................................................................... 7
8.2 Protection of Material and Equipment ................................................................................................. 7
8.3 Battery Storage and Shipment .............................................................................................................. 8
9.0 Ground Fault Protection ........................................................................................................................... 8
10.0 Conduit Installation .................................................................................................................................. 9
10.1 General Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 9
10.1.1 Bends ...................................................................................................................................... 9
10.1.2 Coupling and Joints ............................................................................................................... 10
10.1.3 Fittings .................................................................................................................................. 10
10.1.4 Conduit to Equipment and Junction Boxes........................................................................... 11
10.1.5 Seals ...................................................................................................................................... 11
10.1.6 Drains.................................................................................................................................... 12
10.1.7 Terminations......................................................................................................................... 12
10.2 IEC Requirements for Conduit Installations ........................................................................................ 12
10.3 Underground Conduit and Duct Bank Requirements ......................................................................... 12
10.4 Aboveground Conduit Requirements ................................................................................................. 13
10.4.1 Flexible Conduit Requirements ............................................................................................ 15
10.4.2 Finish..................................................................................................................................... 15
10.4.3 Protection During Construction ............................................................................................ 15
11.0 Cable Tray ............................................................................................................................................... 16
11.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 16
11.2 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 16
11.3 Support ............................................................................................................................................... 16
12.0 Wire and Cable Installation ...................................................................................................................... 18
12.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 18
12.2 Wire and Cable Size ............................................................................................................................ 19
12.3 Color Code .......................................................................................................................................... 19
12.4 Splices and Terminations .................................................................................................................... 19
13.0 Cable Entry to Equipment and Junction Boxes .......................................................................................... 20
13.1 Instrument, Alarm, Thermocouple, and Control Wiring ..................................................................... 21
13.2 Instrument, Alarm, Thermocouple, and Control Terminal Boxes ....................................................... 21

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13.3 Heating Cables .................................................................................................................................... 22

13.4 Direct Burial Cable .............................................................................................................................. 22
14.0 Wall Penetrations .................................................................................................................................... 23
14.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 23
14.2 Cables .................................................................................................................................................. 23
14.3 Bus Duct .............................................................................................................................................. 24
14.4 Conduit ............................................................................................................................................... 24
15.0 Installation of Material and Equipment .................................................................................................... 24
15.1 Motors ................................................................................................................................................ 24
15.2 Transformers, Associated Switchgear, and Motor Control Equipment .............................................. 25
15.3 Shipping Splits ..................................................................................................................................... 25
15.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply and DC Supply Systems ...................................................................... 25
15.5 Lighting ............................................................................................................................................... 25
15.6 Distribution Panelboards .................................................................................................................... 26
15.7 Enclosure and Junction Box ................................................................................................................ 26
15.8 Receptacles and Plugs ......................................................................................................................... 27
15.9 Installation of Miscellaneous Equipment............................................................................................ 27
16.0 Earthing, Grounding, and Bonding ........................................................................................................... 27
16.1 General Grounding System ................................................................................................................. 27
16.2 Motor, Generator, and Transformer Grounding................................................................................. 28
16.3 Conduit and Cable Grounding ............................................................................................................. 29
16.4 Bonding at Pull and Junction Boxes..................................................................................................... 29
16.5 Instrument Grounding System ............................................................................................................ 29
16.6 Ground Bus Bonding ........................................................................................................................... 29
16.7 Non-Current-Carrying Material Bonding ............................................................................................ 29
16.8 Screw-Tight Hub Used for Grounding Bond ........................................................................................ 29
16.9 Packaged Units Containing Electrical Devices..................................................................................... 30
16.10 Bolted Structures ................................................................................................................................ 30
16.11 Grounding for Lightning Protection .................................................................................................... 30
17.0 Tagging and Marking................................................................................................................................ 30
17.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 30
17.2 Items to Indicate on the Tag ............................................................................................................... 30
17.3 Lighting Circuits and Receptacles........................................................................................................ 31
17.4 Wiring Identification ........................................................................................................................... 31
17.5 Conduit and Junction Box Identification ............................................................................................. 31
17.6 Nameplates at Control Stations .......................................................................................................... 32
17.7 Electrical Warning Signs ...................................................................................................................... 32
18.0 Equipment Checking and Testing.............................................................................................................. 32
18.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 32
18.2 Ground System ................................................................................................................................... 33
18.3 Continuity and Insulation Resistance Tests ........................................................................................ 33
18.4 Dielectric Tests .................................................................................................................................... 34
18.5 Protective Relay System Tests ............................................................................................................ 34
18.6 Illumination Level Tests ...................................................................................................................... 34
18.7 Conduit Systems ................................................................................................................................. 35
18.8 Battery Tests ....................................................................................................................................... 35

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1.0 Scope
1. This specification covers the general requirements for field installation of electrical
systems for the following:
a. Within North America, in jurisdictions where NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code
(NEC), governs.
b. Outside North America, in jurisdictions where IEC standards govern.
2. The scope of work includes receiving and storing material, documenting field changes,
and the checkout and commissioning of electrical systems and packages.
3. Electrical systems include (but are not limited to) the following:
a. Electric power distribution, utilization, control systems, and equipment.
b. Interior and exterior lighting systems.
c. Electrical control circuits.
d. Indicating and alarm equipment.
e. Communications equipment.
f. Welding circuits.
g. Bonding and grounding systems.
h. Emergency power and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
4. This specification, related drawings, and referenced documents are intended to produce
a complete and fully operable electrical system, equipment package, or facility in full
compliance with applicable industry codes and standards, government regulations, and
Owner technical requirements.

2.0 References
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this
specification.
2. Unless otherwise specified in Section 2.1 or Section 2.2, use the latest edition of the
referenced documents.

2.1 Owner Document

PHR-CPM-SPC-105244 Preservation of New Equipment
PHR-ELC-SPC-102469 DC Insulation Testing of Electrical Equipment
PHR-ELC-DTS-102469 Data Sheet for Insulation Resistance and Polarization Index:
Test Record Sheet
PHR-ELC-SPC-104744 Electrical Systems Checkout and Commissioning
PHR-ELC-DTS-104744 Data Sheet for Electrical Systems Checkout and Commissioning
PHR-ELC-DTL-105135 General Electrical Design for Onshore Facilities
PHR-ELC-GTB-10P1463 LV Motor Control Schematic and Wiring Diagram
PHR-ELC-GTD-10P1346 Typical Arrangement of Major Process Equipment Electrical
Grounding
PHR-ELC-GTF-10P99735 Standard Grounding Details – Grounding Electrodes
PHR-ICM-SPC-105117 Instrument Junction Boxes
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1232 Instrument Installation Detail – Nameplate and Tag Details
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234A Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit Connections
–Rigid Steel – Single Instrument
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234B Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit Connections
–Rigid Steel – Single Pigtailed Instrument

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PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234C Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit Connections

–Rigid Steel – Multiple Instrument
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234D Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit Connections
–Rigid Steel – Single Instrument in Haz Area
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234E Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit Connections
–Rigid Steel – Single Pigtailed Instr Haz Area
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234F Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit Connections
–Rigid Steel – Multiple Instrument in Haz Area
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234G Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit Connections
–Rigid Steel – Multiple Pigtailed Instrument
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234H Instrument Installation Detail – Instrument Conduit
Connections – Rigid Steel – Multi Pigtailed Instr Haz Area
PHR-SDP-SPC-105106 Safety Design Practices

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute (API)
RP 500 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class
I, Division 1 and Division 2
RP 505 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class
I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2
RP 540 Electrical Installations in Petroleum Processing Plants
RP 2003 Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and
Stray Currents
ASTM International (ASTM)
D877 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of
Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
D1816 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of
Insulating Liquids Using VDE Electrodes
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
841 IEEE Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry—Premium-
Efficiency, Severe-Duty, Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled (TEFC)
Squirrel Cage Induction Motors—Up to and Including 370 kW
(500 hp)
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

60034 Rotating electric machines

60074 Method for assessing the oxidation stability of insulating oils
60079-14 Explosive atmospheres – Part 14: Electrical installations design,
selection and erection
60156 Insulating liquids – Determination of the breakdown voltage at
power frequency – Test method
60364-5-52 Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 5-52: Selection and
erection of electrical equipment – Wiring systems

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60423 Conduit systems for cable management – Outside diameters of

conduits for electrical installations and threads for conduits and
fittings
61537 Cable management – Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems
61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c. – Part 1: Common rules
62305 Protection against lightning
62444 Cable glands for electrical installations
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
70 National Electrical Code®, 2011 Edition

2.3 Conflict Resolution and Order of Precedence

1. Any conflicts found between documents shall be identified to Owner Representative
in writing for resolution.
2. Written acceptance by Owner shall be required for any deviations by contractors
from Owner-accepted drawings and specifications.
3. In general, when resolving conflicts, the following order of precedence shall apply:
a. Owner- or design contractor-issued drawings
b. This specification
c. Industry codes and standards

3.0 Terminology
3.1 Acronyms
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ExCBs IECEx Certification Bodies
GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive Scheme
LOTO Lock Out, Tag Out
NEC National Electrical Code
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NESC® National Electrical Safety Code
NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
RCD Residual Current Device
RTD Resistance Temperature Detector
TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled
UL Underwriters Laboratories
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

3.2 Definitions
Contractor The electrical systems and packages installing
contractor.
Construction Contractor The main construction contractor responsible for overall

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construction, to which the electrical installation

contractor may be a sub-contractor.
Design Contractor The design, engineering, and/or procurement
contractor.
Certificate of Conformity Certificate stating that the electrical apparatus complies
with the relevant standards for apparatus for
potentially explosive atmospheres.

4.0 General
1. Electrical facilities shall comply with the latest edition of applicable codes and
regulations in effect for the location or jurisdiction of the facility.
2. Where American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard voltages and
frequency are referred to in this standard, the equivalent IEC or project-specific
voltages and frequency should be substituted.

5.0 Contractor Responsibilities

5.1 General
1. The omission of any minor electrical items not typically shown on the drawings or
not specifically called for in this specification, but necessary to ensure that the
electrical system is safe, complete, and operable, shall not relieve contractor of the
responsibility of furnishing and installing those items.
2. Contractor shall be solely responsible for providing complete and operable
systems and packages.
3. The installation contractor shall be responsible for the following:
a. Furnishing qualified labor, materials, appliances, equipment, transportation,
and supervision to install, test, and commission a complete electrical system in
accordance with the drawings, plans, specifications, and technical
requirements that describe the installation.
b. Any services required to unpack; clean, paint, or touch up the equipment; and
clean up foundations, trenches, ducts etc., before installation of equipment.
c. Any cleanup after the installation is complete.
4. Miscellaneous consumable tools and supplies shall be furnished by contractor.
5. Contractor shall be responsible for the care of equipment and material from
receipt on-site until completion.
6. Contractor shall be responsible for barricading or guarding equipment or the
electrical work site in order to maintain a safe and controlled work area.

5.2 On-Site Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with PHR-SDP-SPC-105106.
2. Installation contractor shall obtain necessary Owner or government work permits
and permissions before starting work, and daily, if necessary, throughout the
course of the work.

3. Contractor shall comply with requirements when doing work in, around, or near

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energized electrical equipment. This shall include taking the steps necessary to
develop and obtain accepted written work procedures and job safety analyses,
and providing the following:
a. Proper tools.
b. Qualified electrical personnel.
c. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers.
d. Barricades and guards for electrical equipment during installation.
e. Lock out, tag out (LOTO) procedures when necessary.
4. Interconnection work on systems with voltages greater than 50 volts shall be done
while equipment is de-energized unless an Energized Electrical Work Permit is
accepted by Owner.
5. Any proposed energized work shall be accepted in writing by Owner before
commencing, and shall comply with Owner’s and the specific operating location’s
electrical safe work practices.

5.2.1 Mobile Equipment, Lifting, and Rigging

1. When using or moving cranes, bucket trucks, aerial manlifts, and the like, or using
material-handling equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, and other lifts, the
requirements in Owner’s and the specific operating location’s electrical safe work
practices shall be followed.
2. Lifts shall be performed in such a way that they do not load lifting lugs or eyes
beyond 33 percent of the basic allowable stress for the weakest part, as defined
by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
3. For installations where IEC governs, local lifting operations and lifting equipment
regulations shall be consulted.
4. No part, device, or piece of equipment used in making a lift shall be loaded beyond
20 percent of its breaking strength at any time during a lift.

5.2.2 Site Cleanup

1. Material (including conduits and fittings) shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to
installation.
2. Contractor shall touch up the surfaces of switchgear, busways, motor controllers,
transformers, and similar electrical apparatus that were scratched or marred
during shipment or erection.
3. Materials used shall match the surface being touched up.
4. Precautions shall be taken during touch-up painting to prevent the spattering or
obscuring of nameplates and insignia.
5. Vacuum equipment shall be used for cleaning switchgear and motor control
equipment interiors.
6. Contractor shall completely clean exposed raceways, fittings, boxes, and supports.
Oil, grease, and dirt shall be removed.
7. At completion of work, contractor shall ensure that the work area is clean and
orderly before leaving.

6.0 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory and Certification Bodies

Compliance

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6.1 Labels and Listings

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) electrical material and equipment shall be
labeled or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) and shall be
suitable for the area classification as defined in NFPA 70 (the National Electrical
Code [NEC]), API 500 (Division classified areas), or API 505 (Zone classified areas).
2. Equipment and material not available with an NRTL label or listing, insofar as is
practical, shall be assembled from components having NRTL label or listing, or
shall be built in accordance with published Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
standards. Equipment assembled in this way may need to be accepted individually
by the local jurisdiction.
3. IEC electrical material and equipment, certificates, or declarations relating to the
application of equipment for use in hazardous areas may be required by local
authorities, according to the following rules:
a. For electrical apparatus in Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 areas, a certificate of
conformity shall be obtained from the manufacturer.
b. For electrical apparatus in Zone 2 areas that have type of protection ‘n,’ a
declaration of compliance can be accepted instead of a certificate of
conformity.
4. IEC electrical material and equipment certificates of conformity shall be issued by
approved International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive Scheme (IECEx)
certification bodies (ExCBs).

6.2 Acceptance by Authority Having Jurisdiction

Electrical material and equipment shall be accepted by the authority having
jurisdiction and shall be built in accordance with requirements adopted by the
jurisdiction and recognized standards.

6.3 Acceptable Manufacturers List

1. Projects shall reference the project-approved Manufacturers list for electrical
equipment.
2. Deviation from or substitution of materials listed in such document shall be
reviewed and accepted by Owner in writing.

7.0 Drawings
1. Construction drawings shall be followed accurately.
2. Any discrepancies shall be reported immediately to Owner representative.

3. One complete set of as-built drawing prints shall be maintained exclusively for
record purposes.
a. Any changes, modifications, and additions shall be shown and noted.
b. This set of as-built prints shall be given to Owner upon completion of the
electrical work and prior to acceptance.

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8.0 Shipment, Storage, and Protection of Equipment

Note: This section applies to materials and equipment that are used by or
constructed by the installation contractor and then shipped to the project site or
other locations specified in the contract.
Electrical materials and equipment shall be properly stored and protected from
damage at all times.

8.1 Safety During Storage of Material and Equipment

1. Material and equipment stored on rights-of-way that do not require cranes to
handle them shall not be stored closer than 10 feet (3.1 m) horizontal when under
overhead power lines with a voltage at 50 kV or less.
2. For overhead power lines at voltages above 50 kV, 4 inches (10 cm) for every 10 kV
above 50 kV shall be added when cranes for handling are not required.
3. Materials and equipment shall not be stored in areas where access is restricted to
qualified employees or where there are exposed live parts.
4. Where cranes or other lift equipment must be used to handle material or
equipment, the operating distance from exposed energized lines below 350 kV
shall be 20 feet (6.1 m).
5. To the minimum clearances in items 1 through 4 above, enough distance shall be
added to account for the following:
a. Maximum sag and side swing by conductors.
b. Space needed by the equipment used to handle the stored materials.

8.2 Protection of Material and Equipment

1. Storage and protection of materials and equipment shall be in compliance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and this specification unless stated otherwise in
writing by Owner.
2. Storage shall be inside a clean dry building or enclosed shelter, unless material can
be stored outdoors without suffering damage.
3. Space heaters in equipment not stored in an environmentally controlled location
(whether in a storage area or at final installation location) shall be identified to
Owner representative and shall be energized when directed by Owner
representative to prevent accumulation of moisture.
4. Requirements for the storage of switchgear shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
a. Proper ventilation.
b. Heat (space heaters).
c. Supporting foundation.
d. Shelter motors to protect switchgear and bus duct from moisture,
environmental contamination, and physical damage.
5. Requirements for the storage of motors shall comply with PHR-CPM-SPC-105244.
6. Shafts of motors above 250 HP (185 kW) shall be rotated 1 1/2 revolutions once
per week, except for motors with sleeve bearings that have been protected with
rust preventative.
7. Motors shall be stored indoors, if possible.
8. If outdoor storage cannot be avoided, motors shall be stored on platforms or
blocks at least 6 inches (15 cm) above grade and covered with tarpaulins to

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protect them from the weather.

9. When directed by Owner representative and where ball bearing motors have
grease plugs for regreasing, Chevron SRI Grease shall be added to ensure that the
outer grease cavity is filled to manufacturer’s specification, and plugs replaced
securely.
10. Ends of power cables and multiconductor cables shall be completely sealed to
prevent entry of moisture.
11. Protective finishes that have sustained damage during storage or installation shall
be properly repaired. The material used and method of application shall be
compatible with the original equipment manufacturer’s finish.

8.3 Battery Storage and Shipment

1. Batteries shall be unpacked, installed, and charged as soon as possible after
receipt.
a. If batteries cannot be installed at the time of receipt, they shall be stored
indoors in a clean, cool, and dry environment.
b. Batteries stored for more than three (3) months shall require a freshening
charge. Batteries shall be located or moved to a specified location and charge
shall be applied as directed by Owner representative.
c. Manufacturer’s instruction and maintenance manual shall be consulted for
recommended freshening charge requirements and periodicity.
2. Batteries shall be visually inspected in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations upon receipt at the site.
a. Materials shall be inspected and inventoried, and the packing materials
checked for damage and for acid stains, which indicate electrolyte leakage.
b. As soon as possible, the battery shall be unpacked and checked for cracked
cells or other concealed damage.
c. If the batteries were shipped in cabinets, the batteries shall be inspected for
signs of damage. Damaged cells shall be replaced.
d. Electrolyte level shall be inspected when batteries are received at the site.
e. Electrolytes shall be returned to proper level in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations.
3. Upon receipt, batteries designated for storage shall be checked for manufacturer’s
per-cell voltage and specific gravity requirements.
a. If these conditions are not met, the batteries shall be charged to meet the
requirements.
b. Thereafter, specific gravity and voltage requirements shall be checked every 3
months.
c. Batteries that are stored wet shall be placed on a nonconductive surface.

9.0 Ground Fault Protection

1. Every 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlet on single-phase power circuits to be
used during construction shall be protected by accepted ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) devices.
2. On-site, Owner representative shall determine responsibility for supply and
installation of GFCI protected receptacles.

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3. For installations where IEC governs, every convenience socket to be used during
construction shall be protected by accepted and tested residual current device
(RCD) supplied and installed by the contractor.

10.0 Conduit Installation

10.1 General Installation Requirements
1. Conduit shall be cold-cut square.
2. Field-made threads shall be cut clean and true with sharp, unworn dies.
3. Threads shall be cut to the proper length and depth for standard 3/4-inch (1.9-cm)
taper-per-foot threads.
4. Thread cutting lubricant shall be used.
5. Threaded ends and cut ends shall be reamed after threading to remove burrs and
rough edges.

10.1.1 Bends
1. Conduit runs shall be installed with a minimum number of bends and offsets.
2. Generally, a run of conduit containing low voltage (600 volt maximum) wire shall
have a maximum pulling distance of 300 feet (9144 cm) and shall contain no more
than three quarter bends (270 degrees total), including offsets and bends located
immediately adjacent to the pull location.
3. Low voltage runs (600 volts maximum) greater than 300 feet shall contain no more
than two bends (180 degrees total).
4. A run of conduit containing medium voltage cable (15 kV maximum) shall have a
maximum pulling distance of 400 feet (12,192 cm) and shall contain no more than
three quarter bends (270 degrees total).
5. Exceptions may be made to items 2, 3, and 4 above, with Owner acceptance, when
calculations indicate that cable tension and sidewall pressure at bends do not
exceed cable manufacturer recommendations.
6. Conduit bends shall be “long radius” bends.
7. The radius of conduit bends shall be as follows:
a. 30 inches (76 cm) minimum or eight times the diameter of the conduit,
whichever is greater, for 15 kV and 5 kV shielded cable.
b. Eight times the diameter of the conduit for 2.4 kV non-shielded cables.
8. For 600-volt cables, the minimum radius of conduit bends shall be 6 times the
diameter of the conduit.
9. Where bends or offsets are required, they shall be made with suitable conduit
bending equipment.
10. A uniform circular cross section of the conduit shall be maintained at bends.
11. No single bend shall be greater than 90 degrees.
12. Cable pulling calculations shall be completed and a cable pulling plan shall be
developed and reviewed with Owner representative for 25kV shielded cable
conduit installations and for long, difficult (e.g., multiple bends), or critical (e.g.,
main substation feeders) pulls for 15kV and 5kV shielded cable installations.
13. Conduit bends shall be in compliance with the cable pulling calculations.

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10.1.2 Coupling and Joints

1. Rigid metallic conduit connections shall be threaded.
2. Steel and aluminum conduit shall be made up with suitable conductive thread
compound.
3. Thread compound shall not interfere with the grounding continuity of conduit
system.
4. The compound shall be a lubricant to provide corrosion protection and permit the
connection to be disassembled at a future date.
5. In hazardous (classified) locations, conduit shall be made up wrench-tight or
bonded.
6. Flexible connection fittings shall be applied.
7. Explosion-proof flexible fittings shall be used in Division 1 or Zone 1 hazardous
areas per NEC, such as the following:
a. Where vibration is present.
b. Where flexibility is required.
c. At motor conduit boxes.
8. Use of explosion-proof flexible couplings shall be kept to a minimum.
9. For Class I, Division 2, or Zone 2 areas per NEC, seal-tight flexible conduit shall be
used.
10. Conduit unions shall be installed at removable devices so that the devices can be
easily and independently removed.
11. Couplings or other fittings shall not be installed in the curved portion of bends.

10.1.3 Fittings
1. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to install the number and type of fittings
required for a complete conduit system that complies with the applicable codes
and standards.
2. The threads of fittings, including cover screws and bolts, shall be coated with a
conductive thread lubricant prior to installation to protect against corrosion.
3. Conduit fittings in Division 2, Zone 2 per NEC, and unclassified areas, shall have
stainless steel cover screws and neoprene gaskets.
4. Galvanized steel conduit fittings in Division 2, Zone 2 per NEC, and unclassified
areas, shall be Appleton® Form 35 series, including LBD fittings, or Crouse-Hinds
Condulet® Form 8 series, including LBD fittings.
5. Aluminum conduit fittings in Division 2, Zone 2 per NEC, and unclassified areas,
shall be Appleton Form 85 series, including LBD fittings.
6. Unused hubs on junction boxes and fittings shall be plugged with square head
threaded conduit plugs.
7. Pull fittings, including 90-degree fittings, shall be of adequate size so that cables
can be installed without bending on a radius less than NEC requirements.
8. Type LB or similar fittings shall not be used for medium voltage cable, unless they
allow enough bending radius to meet the bending radius requirement.
9. For 600-volt cable 3/0 (95 mm2) and larger, careful consideration shall be given to
ensure that the choice of fittings meets or exceeds NEC requirements for bending
radius.
10. Conduit fittings and junction boxes shall be installed so that their covers are easily
removable.

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10.1.4 Conduit to Equipment and Junction Boxes

1. Motors shall meet the following requirements:
a. Contractor shall run one conduit or cable (containing both power and control
wires) from the source to each 460-volt motor through 50 hp (37 kW), if not
detailed otherwise on the drawings.
b. Motors larger than 50 hp (37 kW) shall have separate power and control
conduits or cables.
c. Conduits or cables to packaged units shall be as shown on the design drawings.
d. Connections to motors shall be in accordance with PHR-ELC-GTB-10P1463.
e. Under no circumstances shall power and/or control wiring to one motor be
combined in the same conduit with wiring to another motor.
f. Resistance temperature detector (RTD) wiring shall not be in the same conduit
as control wiring.
2. Conduits from process devices shall meet the following requirements:
a. Typical conduit connection configurations for instruments shall comply with
PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1234 (A through H).
b. For ANSI connections to process devices (e.g., pressure, temperature, and
level switches) that depend on single seals to prevent process fluids from
entering the conduit system, an additional accepted conduit seal shall be
installed in accordance with NEC, Article 501.5.
c. For ANSI installations, if the process device is designed so that process fluids
cannot enter the conduit system, a seal in accordance with NEC, Article 501.5
shall not be required.

10.1.5 Seals
1. Where underground conduits pass from an area of one classification to another, or
to an unclassified area, a seal fitting shall be installed in the less hazardous area,
usually at a stub-up.
2. Seal fittings shall not be required at the stub-ups of underground runs if both stub-
ups are in an area of the same classification and the conduit run does not traverse
under an area of different classification.
3. Seal fittings shall be required at conduit stub-ups in unclassified areas where any
portion of the underground conduit run passes through or under a Division 1 or 2
classified area, Zone 0, 1, or 2 classified area per NEC, or through soil that may
contain hydrocarbons.

Note: This frequently requires that underground conduits terminating under a

motor control center or switchgear be sealed.
4. Aboveground overhead conduit passing from an area of one classification to
another shall be sealed on one side of the classification boundary within 10 feet
(3.05 m) of the boundary, but not on both sides.
5. There shall be no unions, couplings, boxes, or fittings in the conduit between the
seal and the classification boundary.
6. ANSI sealing of enclosures containing arcing or high temperature devices shall be
done using approved components in accordance with NEC, Article 501.15, or
Article 505.15.
7. In ANSI Class 1, Division 1 areas, 2-inch (5-cm) or larger conduits shall be sealed at
enclosures containing splices, taps, or terminals.

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10.1.6 Drains
1. Overhead conduit systems shall be provided with suitable drain fittings at the low
point of vertical runs.
2. If sealing is required in a vertical run, a drain seal fitting shall be installed.
3. To the extent possible, drain fittings shall not be installed until after internal
conduit cleaning.

10.1.7 Terminations
1. Metallic conduit shall be terminated with insulated bushings to prevent damage to
wire during pulling operations, except in enclosures where hub design is adequate
to prevent insulation damage.
2. Grounding connections shall be provided on installed bushings for grounding
continuity.
3. Underground conduits entering cable vaults, basements of electrical equipment
buildings, and control houses shall be sealed to prevent the passage of air or
moisture. Sealing method shall be by the use of “duct seal,” heat shrink, or other
Owner-accepted sealing method.

10.2 IEC Requirements for Conduit Installations

For further requirements with respect to conduit installations—bends, coupling and
joints, fittings, conduit to equipment and junction boxes, seals, drains, and
terminations—IEC 60423, IEC 60364-5-52, and IEC 60079-14 shall be referenced.

10.3 Underground Conduit and Duct Bank Requirements

1. Material for underground conduit systems as specified in the drawings, including
conduit and fittings, shall be one of the following:
a. Hot-dip, galvanized rigid steel.
b. Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Schedule 40 minimum.
2. The minimum size for underground conduit in trenches or duct banks shall be 1
inch (2.5 cm).
3. Underground conduit, including single conduits and banks of conduits, shall be
encased in suitably reinforced concrete, and constructed in accordance with
Owner-accepted drawings.
4. PVC conduit shall have rigid steel elbows at stub-ups.
5. Underground conduit shall be encased in concrete envelopes, with a minimum
spacing between conduits of 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm), and with minimum coverage of
3 inches (7.6 cm) on the top, bottom, and sides of the bank.
a. At least the top 3 inches (7.6 cm) of concrete casing shall be colored red at the
approximate ratio of 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of iron oxide per cubic yard.
b. The concrete envelope shall be of uniform cross section throughout. If
necessary, it shall be formed.
c. Concrete envelopes for nonmetallic conduit shall be adequately reinforced
with steel rebar to prevent cracking of concrete or shearing of conduits.
d. Supports shall be provided for conduits to prevent lateral or vertical movement
while the concrete envelope is being cast.
e. Formed plastic supports shall be used, but shall be staggered to prevent the
formation of a wall that may create a weak point in the concrete duct bank.
f. Conduit stub-ups shall be installed in accordance with the dimensions

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provided on the underground layout drawing, or on a suitable detail drawing,

and spaced to allow installation of sealing or other fittings. Supplier shall verify
accuracy of the dimensions prior to pouring concrete.
6. Nonmetallic conduit runs shall have a steel transition before leaving the main duct
bank.
7. Conduit spares shall be installed in accordance with project construction drawings.
All conduit spares shall be cleaned and sealed with threaded pipe plugs for future
extension or use.
8. Underground pull boxes shall be located in a non-classified area.
9. Underground conduit banks that cross roadways or areas subject to heavy loading
or certain soil conditions shall be supported or reinforced to prevent shearing,
crushing, or other damage to conduit from uneven settlement.
10. When differential settlement can be expected, expansion joints or flexible
connections shall be installed to ensure that the wire and conduit is not damaged
during settlement. Bonding jumpers shall be installed, as required.

10.4 Aboveground Conduit Requirements

1. Material for aboveground conduit systems as specified in the drawings, including
conduit and fittings, shall be one of the following:
a. Hot-dip, galvanized rigid steel.
b. Rigid aluminum (minimum size of 1 inch [2.5 cm] when run is greater than 15
feet [4.6 m] containing less than 0.4 percent copper “copper-free” aluminum).
c. Electrical metallic tubing (indoor, dry, nonclassified locations only).
d. Intermediate metal conduit (indoor, dry, nonclassified locations only).
e. PVC-coated, galvanized rigid steel, minimum 40 mils, factory installed.
2. Minimum conduit size for aboveground conduits shall be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm).
3. Conduits shall be supported in accordance with the NEC and Owner-accepted
drawings.
a. Additional supports shall be used to make the conduit system more rigid.
b. Conduits shall be supported within 3 feet (1 m) of each junction box, fitting,
cabinet, or enclosure.
Note: When conduits of various sizes are banked together, the bends and
offsets must run in a concentric fashion. Starting with the inside
conduit, the next bending radius must be increased by the distance of
the center-to-center measurements of the two conduits.
c. Exposed conduit shall be parallel with or at right angles to walls, columns, and
beams.
d. Conduit supports shall consist of an Owner-accepted framing channel or strut
type, i.e., Unistrut® or equivalent, made of material suitable for the type of
environment in which it will be installed.
e. Strut or channel conduit supports shall be attached to or suspended from
structural steel members by one of the following methods:
1) Using 316 stainless steel threaded rods.
2) Using trapeze frames.
3) Attaching directly to coated/uncoated steel using 316 stainless steel studs
(such as Hilti X-BT-R threaded studs).
f. “U” bolting, mechanical clamping, or welding cantilever supports to structural
steel members may be reviewed and accepted in writing by Owner, as long as

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the protective coating on the steel is not damaged.

g. Threaded studs shall be installed using the manufacturer’s recommended
procedure for authorized locations (i.e., locations where mechanical integrity
will not be altered), unless specified in the design drawings. At locations where
the specified system is not suitable, an equivalent Owner-accepted product
shall be permitted.
h. Conduits shall not be supported with parallel, right-angle, or edge-type
conduit clamps.
i. Hardware such as nuts, bolts, threaded rods, and washers used on pipe clamps
and supports shall be 316 stainless steel.
j. Conduits shall not be supported from piping or pipe hangers.
k. Conduits shall not run in or be supported by cable trays unless authorized by
Owner.
l. Conduit systems shall have drain fittings installed on the following:
1) Low points of the conduit system.
2) Overhead vertical conduits to prevent accumulated condensate from
entering enclosures such as starter housings, panels, and terminal boxes.
4. Risers on towers or other tall structures shall have a condensate sump pipe with a
universal drain-breather fitting at the bottom of the riser.
5. Conduit exposed to excessive moisture (such as that on or near cooling towers or in
a marine environment) shall be of rigid, copper-free aluminum or PVC-coated,
galvanized rigid steel.
6. When PVC-coated, galvanized, rigid steel conduit is used, conduit fittings shall be
similarly coated, and exposed threads shall be painted with PVC coating equivalent
to the factory coating.
7. Aboveground conduit shall be run on overhead pipeways or other supporting
structures and shall be grouped and mounted on an appropriate conduit support
system (such as struts).
8. Conduit runs shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner, parallel or
perpendicular to structural members.
9. Aboveground conduit systems shall be installed to provide clear passageways at
least
2 feet 6 inches (76 cm) wide by 7 feet (2 m) high through plant areas and to
stairways and main perimeter walkways, and to pumps and other mechanical
equipment requiring inspection, checking, or services.
10. Conduit, conduit supports, and associated hardware shall be installed a minimum
distance from ladders and handrails as specified in PHR-SDP-SPC-105106.
11. A minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) shall be maintained between the insulation of
pipelines and electrical conduits or equipment.
12. Care shall be exercised in installing conduit or cable on overhead pipeways so that
adequate clearance is allowed for maintenance access (for piping and electrical
equipment).
13. Conduits shall not be supported from equipment or piping.
a. Conduits shall be supported at intervals as required by NEC, Article 344.30,
Table 344.30(B)(2), “Supports,” and Table 346.12.
b. Vertical runs to motors and other equipment at grade shall be supported in
accordance with applicable codes.
c. If rigid steel conduit is used, the support system shall be hot-dip galvanized

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steel.
d. If rigid aluminum conduit is used, the support system shall be of suitable
material or construction to prevent galvanic action.
e. Conduits routed on columns or vessels may be supported by ladder supports
in accordance with item 9 and item 10 of this section. These supports shall not
infringe upon OSHA-required unobstructed areas.
f. Damaged conduit supports shall be repaired to original condition after conduit
installation.
14. Conduits shall not be installed directly on the surface of vessels where the
temperature exceeds 140°F (60°C).
a. Where a support is attached directly to the vessel, suitable insulating pads
shall be inserted between the conduit and the support.
b. Provisions shall be made for conduit expansion where conduit is supported
within 12 inches (30.5 cm) of lines and vessels with temperatures exceeding
140°F (60°C).
15. Expansion fittings with bonding jumpers shall be used in aboveground conduit
straight runs of more than 200 feet (61 m).

10.4.1 Flexible Conduit Requirements

1. Liquid-tight, flexible, metallic conduit with PVC jacket shall be used only in Division
2, Zone 2 per NEC, and nonhazardous areas such as the following:
a. Where vibration is present.
b. Where flexibility is required.
c. At motor conduit boxes.
2. Terminations of flexible metallic conduit shall be made using liquid-tight
connectors with integral insulated bushings and positive ground connections.
3. External bonding jumpers shall be installed wherever flexible metallic conduit is
used and is not listed for bonding.
4. Where flexibility is required (such as in instruments, motors, and other
equipment), the maximum unsupported length of liquid-tight flexible metal
conduit shall be in accordance with NEC Article 350.30.
a. The maximum length of liquid-tight flexible metal conduit to be used in any
size shall be 6 feet (1.8 m).
b. Only flexible fittings listed in NEC Article 350.30 shall be used.

10.4.2 Finish
1. Any exposed threads or areas with minor damage on the PVC-coated conduit shall
be recoated with PVC.
2. Excessive PVC coating damage, as defined by Owner, shall be rejected, requiring
that contractor replace conduit section.

10.4.3 Protection During Construction

1. Open conduit ends shall be capped during construction to prevent entrance of
foreign materials and moisture and to protect threads.
2. Rigid steel conduits shall be capped with pipe caps or conduit pennies with
bushings.
3. Nonmetallic conduit shall be plugged with wooden or fiber plugs.
4. Paper or rags shall not be considered adequate protection.

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5. Underground conduit shall be thoroughly cleaned before pulling wire. On specified

conduit runs or as directed by Owner representative, a properly sized mandrel shall
be pulled through the conduit.
6. Pulling ropes shall be used with nonmetallic conduits to prevent damage to the
inside surface of the conduit.

11.0 Cable Tray

11.1 General
1. With reference to IEC projects and to be consistent with IEC 61537, where cable
tray is quoted, this should be considered to be cable ladder rack or cable tray,
depending on the duty.
2. Cable tray systems shall be selected for maximum resistance to environmental
corrosion.
3. ANSI cable tray system installations shall conform to NEC, Article 392.
4. Cable tray accessories (e.g., nuts, bolts, and clamps) shall be of 316 stainless steel
material.
5. Cable trays shall be supported so that deflection is within manufacturer’s
maximum permissible deflection under manufacturer’s critical maximum load
design.
6. Bends and corners in the cable tray system shall take into account the minimum
cable bending radii.

11.2 Installation
1. Contractor shall carefully check the cable tray locations shown on the Owner-
accepted drawings for possible interference with other equipment, such as
modules, steelwork, piping, and ducting.
2. Contractor shall ensure that cable trays are installed to provide adequate
clearances to allow for the following:
a. Cable bending radius.
b. Handling without causing damage to cables during installation.
c. Providing clearances as required by PHR-SDP-SPC-105106.
3. Cable trays shall not block accessways or prevent passage of equipment.
4. In addition to the requirements of Section 14.0, adequate horizontal and vertical
clearance shall be provided to allow access to the cable tray for addition or
removal of cables.

11.3 Support
1. Horizontal cable trays shall be supported within one-quarter of the tray section
length from each splice plate.
2. Cable tray hangers or supports shall be spaced along cable tray length in a manner
that prevents sagging and misalignment of cable tray under maximum design load.
3. Clearance shall be allowed for pipes and insulation. Preferably, at least 12 inches
(30.5 cm) of clearance shall be provided between the supports and the nearest
pipes.
4. Supports for cable trays not shown on routing drawings shall be standardized and
shall conform to the type and arrangement of main cable run supports.

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5. Cable tray shall be supported or suspended from structural steel members,

overhead racks, cantilevers, etc., with one of the following:
a. Welded steel angle or channel, painted with the site structural paint system.
b. Trapeze-type hangers hung to strut channel supports by 316 stainless steel
threaded rods.
c. Rigid trapeze-type strut frames.
d. Clamped directly to coated/uncoated structural steel using 316 stainless steel
threaded studs (such as Hilti X-BT-R).
6. Threaded studs shall be installed using the manufacturer’s recommended
procedure for authorized locations, unless otherwise specified in the design
drawings.
7. At locations where the above specified systems are not suitable, welding
cantilever supports to structural steel members may be used, where permitted,
with Owner’s written acceptance, ensuring that appropriate care shall be given to
the corrosion protection coating on the steel.
8. Cable trays shall not be supported from structures dedicated to supporting vessels
and operating equipment.
9. Cable trays shall be bolted or clamped to supports with 316 stainless steel bolts or
clamps.
10. Welding of trays shall not be permitted.
a. Structural members shall not be drilled for purposes of securing trays unless
called for on Owner-accepted drawings, or unless authorized in writing by
Owner representative.
b. Any drilling authorized as in item a above shall be done in a manner to
minimize effect on the strength of the structural members being drilled.
11. Cable trays shall not be used as walkways or scaffolding, or for any other purpose
for which they are not intended.
a. Cable trays shall not be used as a means of support for other raceways, cables,
or non-electrical equipment.
b. Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage incurred to cable
trays to the satisfaction of Owner representative.
12. Cable trays shall be cut only along a line of plain metal and not through any
perforation.
a. After cutting, sharp edges shall be smoothed and, where applicable, the finish
shall be restored.
b. Exposed steel shall be treated with a cold-galvanized treatment, including hot-
dip galvanized steel trays.
13. Cable tray fittings shall provide a smooth and tangential transition between cable
tray elements.
14. Electrical continuity shall be maintained at joints between sections of metallic
cable tray.
a. Metallic cable trays shall be bonded to the support structure at intervals not
exceeding 50 feet (15 m).
b. If cables leave one tray and enter another, a bonding jumper shall be installed
between trays.

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12.0 Wire and Cable Installation

12.1 General
1. Conductor material shall be copper.
2. Wire and cable shall be kept on reels or in shipping boxes at the feeding end of the
wire pull.
a. Cable drums or spools shall be hoisted by means of a bar through the center of
the drum or spool to provide a two-point lift. A sling wrapped around the drum
shall not be acceptable.
b. Wire and cable shall be visually inspected for faulty insulation prior to and
during installation.
c. No wire or cable with damaged insulation or jackets shall be installed.
d. At intermediate pull boxes, sufficient cable to reach equipment shall be pulled
out and then fed back into the boxes.
e. Wire and cable at intermediate pull boxes shall be safeguarded against
damage and dirt by using tarps or plywood panels while spread out on the
ground.
f. Wires and cables shall be wiped clean at a point just before reentry into the
conduit system.
g. Wire shall not be bent sharply within or over the edge of fittings.
h. Only those cable lubricants accepted by the cable manufacturer shall be used
for cable installation. Lubricants shall be compatible with the cable jacket and
insulation.
3. Pulling tensions on medium voltage cables shall be continuously observed when
they cannot be easily pulled by hand. A written report of such pulling tensions
shall be furnished to Owner representative.
4. ANSI cable shall be installed in trays in accordance with NEC Article 392. Cable tray
fill and cable spacing shall be in accordance with NEC Article 392.
5. IEC cable shall be installed in accordance with IEC 60364-5-52 and IEC 60079-14.
6. Single conductor cables smaller than 1/0 AWG (70 mm2) shall not be installed in
cable trays.
7. Cables supported in trays shall be contained by the side channels and fastened in
place to the cable support system.
a. Cables shall be secured to the cable tray with suitable cable ties spaced a
maximum of 3 feet (1 m) apart.
b. One tie shall not be used to secure more than one cable.
c. When cables change elevation or run vertically in the cable tray, cables shall
be supported every 18 inches (46 cm) with cable ties.
d. Circuits composed of 3 single conductor cables shall be bundled in a triangular
configuration at every other tray ladder rung (18 inches [46 cm]) using three
(3) each, extra heavy cross section nylon, weather-resistant cable ties, 250-lb.
(113-kg) rated strength, adjacent but not overlapping.
e. The cable bundle shall be secured to the cable tray at 10-foot (3-m) intervals
or every twelve rungs using the extra heavy cross-section cable ties.
8. Cable tray dropouts with plastic bushings shall be used to protect cables leaving
cable tray and to prevent damage to insulation.
9. Transition from conduit to cable tray shall be made in such a manner that conduit
is firmly attached to cable tray with standard conduit-to-tray adapters (such as

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B-Line Catalog No. 9ZN 1158 or Owner-accepted equivalent).

10. Cables, including vertical runs to motors and other equipment at grade, shall be
adequately supported.
a. Exposed cable runs shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner,
parallel or perpendicular to structural members.
b. Drip loops shall be provided in exposed overhead cables before entering
enclosures or conduits.
11. The outer jacket and any other coverings of the cable shall be removed under the
seal so that the sealing compound can surround each insulated conductor.
12. Cables in classified areas shall be sealed in accordance with NEC, Article 501.5 or
Article 505.15.
13. Cables in classified areas that follow IEC Zone classification shall meet
requirements of IEC 60074-14.

12.2 Wire and Cable Size

1. With the exceptions of alarm, control, instrument, communication, and fixture
wire, no wire smaller than No. 12 AWG (4 mm2) shall be used.
2. Conductors No. 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) and larger shall be stranded.
3. Conductors up to No. 12 AWG (4 mm2) used in buildings or lighting circuits may be
solid. Where flexibility or vibration isolation is required, stranded conductors shall
be used.
4. Single- or multi-conductor cable may be used for control, instrument,
communication, and signal circuits.

12.3 Color Code

Individual power, control, and lighting conductors may be color coded or identified by
numbers or letters imprinted on the conductor insulation or sheath.

12.4 Splices and Terminations

1. Where practical, cables shall be continuous from power source to equipment.
a. 600-volt wire splices and taps shall be made with copper compression
connectors and taped with three layers of half-lapped plastic electric tape
(such as Scotch® No. 33) or covered with a heat shrinkable sleeve (such as
Raychem).
b. Splices and taps in cable rated greater than 1000 volts shall be made in
accordance with splicing details provided or recommended by cable
manufacturer, and with materials supplied by Owner-accepted Suppliers.

c. Splices and terminations rated over 1000 volts shall be performed by qualified
personnel. When required by Owner or Purchaser representative, the
evidence of qualifications shall be presented and shall consist of the following:
1) List of the past five (5) years of work experience, including job locations
and dates.
2) Documentation certifying that personnel have received manufacturer-
approved training.
d. Owner or Purchaser representative shall accept splicing termination personnel
prior to start of job.

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e. Shielded cables shall be terminated by means of a suitable terminator.

f. Heat-shrink, preshrunk, or porcelain-type terminators shall be acceptable for
use in all locations.
2. Cables 250 MCM (150 mm2) or larger shall be terminated with two-hole,
compression-type lugs. If the use of two-hole lugs is prohibited by space
limitations, single-hole compression lugs may be used if accepted by Owner or
Purchaser representative.
3. No more than two conductors shall be connected to any one terminal on a
terminal strip.
a. If more than two conductors must be terminated at the same point, the
terminations shall be made on as many terminals as necessary and the
terminals interconnected with jumpers.
b. Jumpers shall be physically separated from the conductors.
4. If 600-volt rated conductors must be terminated in the same enclosure as lower-
voltage rated conductors, then conductors within the enclosure shall have an
insulation rating equal to or greater than the maximum circuit voltage applied to
any conductor within the enclosure (NEC, Article 300.3[C][1]).
5. Except as permitted by NEC, Article 300.3(C)(2), conductors of circuits rated over
600 volts shall not occupy the same enclosure, raceway, or cable tray as
conductors rated 600 volts or less.
6. Low and medium voltage cables, installed in the same trench or basement, shall be
separated by a metallic barrier or installed in metallic trays.
7. Armored cable shall have terminators of a type accepted for the area classification.
a. If armored cable terminates in a sheet metal enclosure, a screw-tight hub shall
be used.
b. If removable cable entry plates are used, they shall be sealed against the
weather and bonded either to the appropriate grounding bar or to the deck
steel.

13.0 Cable Entry to Equipment and Junction Boxes

The following items shall refer only to installations where IEC governs:
1. Cable glands shall comply with the requirements of IEC 62444.
2. Cable glands shall be matched to the outer and inner sheath cable dimensions,
shall be suitable for the area classification, and shall be installed in accordance
with manufacturer recommendations.
3. Where junction boxes and enclosures are pre-drilled to meet the certification
requirements, no further entries shall be added.
4. High voltage cables (> 1000 volts), cable glands, and terminations kit shall be
installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
5. Glanding into certified enclosures shall be carried out using Ex ‘d’ or Ex ‘d’/Ex ‘e’
certified glands, in which it is possible to prove efficiency of the seal of the cable
inner sheath before completing the seal of the cable armoring or outer sheath.
6. Glanding to any such enclosures over two liters capacity and housing a source of
ignition shall be carried out using a barrier-type Ex ‘d’ certified gland. Any other
glanding to such enclosures shall be in accordance with IEC 60079-14.

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13.1 Instrument, Alarm, Thermocouple, and Control Wiring

1. Wiring connections at instruments shall be in accordance with Owner-accepted
drawings.
2. The location of instrument, alarm, and thermocouple-junction boxes shall be
within a 50-foot (15-m) radius from field devices.
a. Boxes shall be located at least 10 horizontal feet (3 m) from major fire hazards,
such as pumps, battery-limit valve manifolds, and control valve manifolds.
b. Overhead conduit runs shall be kept as far as practical from the fire hazards
listed in item a above.
3. Shields and drain wires of alarm and instrument cables shall be electrically
continuous to the control house and grounded to a dedicated instrument ground
bus.
a. Individual shield drain wires for thermocouple pairs shall be grounded at the
instrument head only and brought to designated individual ungrounded
terminals adjacent to the associated pair/triad terminals at the control room
interface cabinet. These shield terminals shall not be grounded.
b. Overall shield drain wire for multipair thermocouple cables shall be brought to
designated individual ungrounded terminals at the control room interface
cabinet and in the field panel/junction box. If grounded at the thermocouple
head, these shield terminals shall not be grounded.
c. Individual shield drain wires for milliamp and alarm pairs and RTD triads shall
be cut short and taped at the instrument head (isolated from ground) and
brought to designated individual grounded terminals adjacent to the
associated pair/triad terminals at the control room interface cabinet only.
d. Overall shield drain wire for multipair milliamp and alarm and multitriad RTD
cables shall be cut short and taped at the field end (isolated from ground) and
brought to designated individual grounded terminals adjacent to the
associated pair/triad terminals at the control room interface cabinet.
4. Shielding on individual signal pairs or triads shall be maintained to within
approximately 2 inches (50.8 mm) of terminal connections.
5. To minimize errors in temperature measurements, splices in thermocouple
extension wires shall not be made unless specifically accepted by Owner
representative.
6. Each pair of multiconductor cables, including spares, shall be clearly identified and
shall be terminated in the terminal box.
a. Any splices required shall be made in suitable terminal boxes with screw-type
terminal blocks.
b. Terminals shall be provided for each active and spare pair in multiconductor
cables.
7. Cables shall be permanently and indelibly tagged at the end points. Tags shall have
the cable number engraved or embossed as designated on the cable schedule.
8. Where inner jackets are left on cables inside panels, the end of the inner jacket
shall be heat-shrink labeled.

13.2 Instrument, Alarm, Thermocouple, and Control Terminal Boxes

1. Instrument, alarm, thermocouple, and control terminal box material shall be as
specified in PHR-ICM-SPC-105117 or PHR-ELC-SPC-105135.

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2. Boxes and enclosures shall be large enough for a cable to be installed without being
bent to a radius less than that allowed by the NEC or IEC where applicable.
3. Covers on boxes shall be easily accessible for removal.
4. Internal metallic components shall be bonded to the conduit, ground wire, cable
sheath, and ground.
5. Terminal strip design and material shall be in accordance with PHR-ICM-SPC-
105117.
6. Wires shall be terminated using crimp-type flanged fork connectors, ferrule-type
wire connectors compatible with the terminal block, or pin-type crimp lugs
compatible with the terminal block.
7. Each pair of the multiconductor cables, including spares, shall be terminated in the
terminal box.

13.3 Heating Cables

1. Heating cables shall not cross flanges except when shown on Owner-accepted
drawings or accepted by Owner representative.
a. Cable layout shall allow for flanges to be broken without damage to the
heating cable.
b. Each flange shall have a disconnect point.
2. A heat-conducting medium and a means of mechanical protection shall be
provided for cables on process lines and equipment.
3. A minimum one-inch (2.5-cm) clearance shall be maintained between adjacent
heating cables.
4. Where two heating cables are used on one pipe, they shall be installed in
accordance with accepted drawings or the heating cable’s installation manual.
5. Temperature sensor shall be held firmly against the bare pipe with two or more
stainless steel straps.
6. If any piping uses flexible joints, contractor shall provide suitable flexible heating
cable sections.
7. Heating cables shall operate on standard voltages. Where conditions permit a
choice of voltage, heating cables shall operate on the lowest practical voltage.
8. Each heating cable circuit shall be identified at each cold section with a permanent
tag fastened directly to the cold section of the heating cable. Each tag shall be
stamped with the following information:
a. Voltage.
b. Current.
c. Cable length.
d. Circuit number.
e. Catalog number of the cable.
9. When installation of insulation and weather protection has been completed,
caution and information signs shall be installed in accordance with accepted
drawings.

13.4 Direct Burial Cable

1. Underground cable shall be of construction suitable for direct burial and identified
for such use.
2. Underground cables shall be laid in trenches with a minimum 3-inch (7.6-cm)
bedding and 6-inch (15-cm) covering of clean screened and washed (salt-free)

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sand.
3. Trenches shall be of uniform cross-section thrust. Minimum cover requirements
shall be met in accordance with accepted drawings.
4. Underground electrical cables shall first be covered as required in item 2 above,
followed by a layer of red-tinted concrete. On long straight runs of cable, posts shall
be placed at intervals not to exceed 100 ft (30.5 m) with signs oriented so that
arrows point along the route of
the cable.
5. ANSI direct burial of cables shall be subject to the separation requirements found
in
NEC Article 310.60 and Figure 310.60, NEC Annex B Figure B.310.2, and the
requirements of PHR-ELC-SPC-105135.
6. Cable stub-ups from trenches shall be plumb and accurately located as
dimensioned on the drawings.
a. A protective metal sleeve with adequate corrosion resistance shall be used to
guard against damage to the cables where they leave the trench and stub-up.
b. Cables in trenches shall be neatly laid and arranged to facilitate “peel-off” with
a minimum of crossovers.
c. Crossovers of power cables over communication or instrumentation cables
shall be separated by a corrosion-resistant magnetic plate 1/4 inch (6.5 cm)
thick.
d. A sufficient number of sections shall be shown on detail drawings to clearly
define arrangement of cables in trenches.

14.0 Wall Penetrations

14.1 General
1. Wall penetrations shall be weather resistant and watertight against wind-driven
rain.
2. Contractor shall coordinate the installation of transit frames for wall penetrations.
14.2 Cables
1. Cable runs that penetrate walls (e.g., building walls, blast walls, and fire walls)
separating safe areas from hazardous (classified) areas shall be provided with
vapor-tight cable transits that are fire rated to meet the live wall requirements.
2. Cables shall pass through transits perpendicular to the transit for a minimum
distance of 6 inches (15 cm) on both sides of the transit frame to avoid
misalignment of the transit inserts.
3. Larger cables shall be located in the lower half of the transit frame.
4. If single-conductor cables forming a three-phase circuit pass through a transit, the
cables shall be contained in one transit frame.
5. Where single-conductor circuit groups include an equipment ground conductor,
the ground conductor shall pass through the same transit frame as its associated
phase conductors.
6. If an intermediate support in the transit causes separation of the single-conductor
cables, the intermediate support shall be made of nonmagnetic material.
7. Spares in transit frames shall be fitted with blank filling blocks.
8. After the cables have been installed, contractor shall complete as-built drawings

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detailing the physical position of the cables within the transit frame assembly.
9. Drawings shall be given to Owner representative.
10. If a single cable penetration through exterior walls, roofs, and floors does not
warrant using a transit, the installation shall be as detailed in the accepted
drawings.

14.3 Bus Duct

1. One hanger shall be provided every 5 feet (152.4 cm) for horizontally mounted bus
duct systems.
2. One adjustable vertical hanger shall be provided on vertically mounted bus duct
systems every 10 feet (304.8 cm) of riser or for each span between floors.
3. Bus duct supports shall be of the clamp type.
a. Supports shall not be integral with the housing or dependent upon the
enclosure for either action or strength.
b. Supporting structures and fittings shall be furnished with the bus duct system.

14.4 Conduit
1. The following options shall be acceptable for wall penetrations of aboveground
conduit:
a. After installation of the conduit, the penetration opening shall be sealed with
an NRTL-accepted sealant on both sides of the wall.
b. Myers hubs or equivalent shall be installed in a minimum 1/4-inch (6.5-mm)
thick plate of a material compatible with the conduit.
1) Plate shall completely cover the conduit openings and shall provide a
watertight seal.
2) Myers hub technique shall not be used in separation of classified areas.
c. NRTL-accepted conduit transits shall be used for conduit wall penetrations.
1) Wall penetrations shall not be the main conduit support.
2) Wall integrity shall conform to original wall specifications or better.
2. Penetration shall be sealed from leakage of gas between the differing classified
areas.

15.0 Installation of Material and Equipment

15.1 Motors
1. Motors shall be checked to ensure that they are in accordance with the project
motor specification sheet before installation.
2. Whenever possible, cable entrances into motor terminal boxes shall be made on
the bottom or sides only.
3. Penetrations into the terminal box shall be made using manufacturer-supplied
hubs or manufacturer-supplied threaded connections.
4. On motors where the motor terminal box is sheet steel fabrication, 316 stainless
steel hubs with locknut and grounding lug shall be used.
5. Totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) (IC411) motors shall be specifically checked to
ensure compliance with severe-duty high-efficiency design IEEE 841 or IE3
(premium efficiency as defined by IEC 60034-30-1) design when specified, with
industry cast terminal boxes, end bells, and sealed terminal leads).

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15.2 Transformers, Associated Switchgear, and Motor Control Equipment

1. Transformers, panelboards, switchgear, and motor control equipment shall be as
follows:
a. Aligned with surrounding members so as to present a finished square and
plumb installation.
b. Firmly anchored and connected to the grounding system.
c. Able to prevent water intrusion by proper sealing methods at the pad,
enclosures, shipping splits, and conduit entries into outdoor equipment
installations.
2. Installation of 5 kV and 15 kV switchgear shall include insulating of cable
connections and main bus shipping splits, as required, to provide a completely
insulated main power bus.

15.3 Shipping Splits

Assembly requirements regarding the number of shipping splits and the size and
weight of shipping sections shall be determined by contractor from the switchgear
Supplier’s certified drawings.

15.4 Uninterruptible Power Supply and DC Supply Systems

1. Links between battery cells and battery connections shall be checked for tightness.
2. Battery terminals and connections shall be greased with lubricant as
recommended by Supplier.
3. Cables to and from batteries shall be checked in accordance with cable test sheets
in PHR-ELC-SPC-104744.
4. Cables between batteries and rectifiers shall be checked for proper polarity.
5. Batteries shall be charged only after the equipment and cabling has been checked
to the satisfaction of Owner representative.
6. Charging shall be in accordance with Supplier’s instructions and PHR-ELC-SPC-
104744.
7. Battery rooms or enclosures shall be properly ventilated during battery charging.
8. Rectifiers and inverters shall be positioned to ensure a free flow of cooling air.
a. Ventilation entries and exits shall be clear of obstructions.
b. Free clear space specified by Supplier shall be provided.
15.5 Lighting
1. Lighting fixtures and associated equipment shall be installed in accordance with
Owner-accepted drawings.
a. Fixtures shall meet the following requirements:
1) Be aligned with the surrounding members to present a symmetrical,
finished installation.
2) Provide optimum illumination for the equipment or area to be lighted.
3) Meet the area classification requirements.
b. Wires used to connect the fixtures shall conform to the heat range listed on
the fixture.
2. Location and height of fixtures shall be as indicated on accepted drawings and may
be modified only with the acceptance of Owner representative.
3. Rows of fixtures shall be installed accurately and in a straight line, unless
otherwise specified.

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4. Supports and suspensions shall be rigidly mounted so that they are not damaged
during normal maintenance.
5. Spacers allowing a minimum clearance of 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) shall be installed
between fixtures and combustible material if the fixture is not accepted for
mounting on combustible material.
6. Fixtures shall not be placed near high-temperature equipment that could cause
the fixture to overheat.
7. Fixtures shall be placed to minimize shadows.
8. A minimum clearance of 1 foot (30 cm) shall be provided around fixtures for lamp
replacement and fixture maintenance.

15.6 Distribution Panelboards

1. Panelboards shall be provided with a circuit directory sheet that correctly lists the
circuit associated with each circuit breaker.
2. Panelboards may be located inside motor control centers.
3. Instrument and control circuits shall not be fed from the same distribution board
supplying lighting circuits.
4. Lighting circuits for the inside of buildings shall be separate from circuits for the
outside lighting.

15.7 Enclosure and Junction Box

1. NEMA 7 enclosures shall be supplied with an anti-corrosive finish.
2. In outdoor locations, NEMA 7 enclosures shall also be rated as corrosion resistant
and weather protected (i.e., NEMA 7 and NEMA 4).
3. NEMA 7 junction box enclosures shall be hinged.
4. Metal junction box mountings that are in contact with dissimilar metals shall have
nonconductive supporting spacers between the box and the support to inhibit
galvanic corrosion.
5. Enclosure penetrations shall be made on the bottom (preferred) or sides using
only manufacturer-supplied hubs, Myers-type hubs made of 316 stainless steel, or
Allen-Bradley non-metallic hubs, with locknut and grounding lugs.
a. Cable turns for side penetrations shall be accomplished using an LBY-type
fitting.
b. Penetrations shall not be made on top of outdoor enclosures.
c. Fabricated instrument panels shall have welded conduit couplings or half-
couplings to allow cable entry using cable terminators.
d. Panels shall be furnished with vents and drains.
e. Small junction boxes (less than 500 cubic inches [12,700 cubic mm]) may be
provided with a combination breather/drain mounted in the bottom of the
enclosure.
6. Holes in the top of outdoor junction boxes may be used only with written Owner
acceptance and shall be adequately plugged.
7. Hubs shall be used for cable and other connections (such as conduit fittings) to
enclosures.
a. Removable hubs shall be equipped with a locknut with grounding lug.
b. Removable outdoor hubs shall be 316L stainless steel or Allen-Bradley non-
metallic hubs.
c. Hub grounding lugs shall be bonded together and to ground with properly

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sized green insulated grounding wire.

8. Terminal boxes shall be mounted at an accessible height and shall be provided with
breather vents and drains.
9. Enclosure penetrations in indoor enclosures and panelboards may be made on the
bottom, sides, or top.

15.8 Receptacles and Plugs

1. Convenience outlets shall be located so that any point at grade in the working area
may be reached with a 50-foot (15 m) extension cord.
a. On process equipment less than 100 feet (3048 cm) tall, convenience outlets
shall be placed on alternate platforms.
b. Convenience outlets shall be placed on every platform more than 100 feet
(3048 cm) above the base of process equipment where a manway or
inspection opening is located.
c. Convenience outlets shall be mounted.
d. Outdoor receptacles shall be mounted a minimum of 2 feet (61 cm) above the
operating floor or platform.
e. One receptacle shall be installed within 25 feet (762 cm) of every vessel
manhole.
2. Receptacles that supply power for portable hand tools shall have ground fault
interrupters for personnel safety.
3. Welding outlets, if required, shall be installed.

15.9 Installation of Miscellaneous Equipment

1. Motor control push-buttons and switches (control stations) with nameplates shall
be located at motors and mounted.
a. Control stations shall be lockable in the “Off” or “Stop” position.
b. Factory-sealed control stations shall be used.
c. Control stations and supports shall not interfere with the removal of the motor
end bells.
2. Miscellaneous lighting or control switches shall be suitable for the area
classification.
a. Factory sealed and hermetically sealed switches shall be preferred.
b. Sealing fittings for switches shall be required only if the switches are installed
in a classified area and are not factory sealed.

16.0 Earthing, Grounding, and Bonding

Note: For IEC projects, where the term “grounding” is used in Sections 16.1 through
16.11, replace it with the term “earthing.”

16.1 General Grounding System

1. Grounding and bonding system shall be provided for the following:
a. Transformer neutrals
b. Non-current-carrying metal parts of all electrical apparatus
c. Metallic conduit
d. Cable sheaths

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e. Shields
f. Steel structures used for mounting electrical equipment
g. Fences around electrical equipment
2. Power system grounding shall be done in accordance with PHR-ELC-SPC-105135
and Owner-accepted drawings.
3. Grounding systems shall be interconnected.
4. ANSI grounding electrodes shall be installed in accordance with NEC, Article
250.52.
a. ANSI copper grounding systems shall not be required to be tied or bonded to
steel rebar unless the rebar is intended to be used as the grounding electrode
in accordance with NEC, Article 250.52(A)(3).
b. PHR-ELC-GTD-10P1346 and PHR-ELC-GTF-10P99735 shall be referenced for
general details and design notes for the grounding system.
5. Resistance of the completed ground system before connection to the conduit
system, switchgear, or building structure shall be less than 1 ohm.
6. ANSI grounding conductors shall be made of soft-drawn, stranded copper wire or
flat copper bar.
a. Exposed grounding conductors shall be minimum AWG No. 2/0 (70 mm2),
rigidly supported, and protected from mechanical injury.
b. If a grounding conductor is pulled into a conduit with other conductors, it shall
be covered with green insulation to prevent damage to other wires in the
same conduit.
7. ANSI grounding electrodes shall be of the type required in NEC Article 250.52.
a. Maximum resistance between individual grounding electrodes and earth shall
be 25 ohms.
b. If one grounding electrode does not achieve 25 ohms resistance to ground, one
additional grounding electrode shall be installed in accordance with NEC
Article 250.56.
8. For IEC projects, with respect to grounding, IEC 60079-14 shall be referenced.

16.2 Motor, Generator, and Transformer Grounding

1. An equipment grounding conductor shall be installed along with motor branch
circuit conductors as the equipment grounding conductor for motors.
a. Above 2300 volts, each motor shall be provided with an individual grounding
conductor.
b. Conduit connections shall be threaded and supplied with bonding jumpers if
they cannot be made wrench-tight for grounding continuity and in accordance
with API 540.
2. The structural frame of generators and transformers shall be bonded to the
grounding system in accordance with PHR-ELC-GTF-10P99735.
3. The neutral (wye) point of generators and other separately derived systems, such
as transformers, shall be grounded either solidly or through a resistance, as shown
on Owner-accepted drawings.
4. For IEC projects, with respect to motor, generator, and transformer grounding
requirements, IEC 61936-1 shall be referenced.

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16.3 Conduit and Cable Grounding

1. Where nonmetallic conduit is used, each motor and other type of electrical
equipment shall be grounded by an individual, insulated, or bare ground
conductor, installed in the same conduit as the feeder conductors.
2. Metallic conduit and armor of armored cables connected to generators or
transformers shall be bonded to the grounding system.

16.4 Bonding at Pull and Junction Boxes

1. Metallic conduits entering or leaving pull boxes shall be provided with grounding-
type insulated bushings and connected with a continuous length of No. 4 (25
mm2) (minimum) bare copper conductor, except when the pull box has welded
hubs.
2. Conduits shall be bonded to the pull-box with a No. 4 (25 mm2) (minimum) copper
bonding jumper.
3. Metallic conduit entering or leaving aboveground nonmetallic pull or junction
boxes shall be bonded with an accepted bonding bushing and bonding jumper to
ensure that all conduits are electrically continuous.
4. For IEC projects with respect to bonding, IEC 60079-14 shall be referenced.

16.5 Instrument Grounding System

1. Contractor shall provide independent ground connection buses for the following:
a. Instrument cable shields
b. Intrinsically safe circuit grounds
c. Critical power supply grounds
2. Each ground connection bus shall be insulated from the other and shall be brought
together at a single connection point on the overall plant power system grounding
grid.

16.6 Ground Bus Bonding

1. For ANSI projects, the ground bus of switchgear and motor control assemblies
shall be bonded to the grounding system by two separate conductors sized in
accordance with NEC, Article 250.122.
2. For IEC projects, with respect to ground bus bonding, IEC 60079-14 shall be
referenced.

16.7 Non-Current-Carrying Material Bonding

1. For ANSI projects, non-current-carrying metallic parts of the electrical system shall
be bonded in accordance with NEC requirements for onshore facilities and the
recommendations of API 540.

2. For IEC projects, with respect to non-current carrying material bonding, IEC 60079-
14 shall be referenced.

16.8 Screw-Tight Hub Used for Grounding Bond

1. Conduits and cables that enter metallic switchgear, motor control centers, and
similar enclosures by means of a screw-tight hub need no further grounding
connections.

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2. If screw-tight hubs shall not be employed for conduits entering metallic

enclosures, the conduits shall be terminated in insulated ground-type bushings.
3. Conduits shall be bonded together by a cable sized in accordance with NEC, Article
250.122, Table 250.122, and connected to the grounding system.

16.9 Packaged Units Containing Electrical Devices

1. Packaged units containing electrical devices shall be grounded.
2. Simple contact between the steel building skid and a steel structure or sill shall not
be an adequate ground.
3. The skid and the structural steel shall be skip-welded or two ground conductors
shall be attached.

16.10 Bolted Structures

Bolted structures or a ground connection consisting of a bolt, washer, and nut in a
drilled hole shall not be suitable ground return paths.

16.11 Grounding for Lightning Protection

1. Equipment and structures exposed to direct lightning strikes shall be grounded in
accordance with API 2003.
2. Air terminals (lightning rods) shall be installed as indicated on Owner-accepted
drawings to divert lightning current through low impedance paths to ground.
3. For IEC projects, lightning protection systems shall be installed, if required, in
accordance with local regulations. In the absence of such regulations, the need for
lightning protection shall be determined, and the system, where required, shall be
designed and installed in accordance with IEC 62305.

17.0 Tagging and Marking

17.1 General
1. Nameplates and tags shall be provided to electrical and instrumentation
equipment and devices in accordance with PHR-ICM-GTB-10J1232, including the
following:
a. Push buttons.
b. Selector switches.
c. Circuit breakers.
d. Starters.
e. Transformers.
f. Welding outlets.
2. Where equipment also can be started automatically, or from another location, a
caution nameplate shall be provided.

17.2 Items to Indicate on the Tag

1. The nameplate description shall show the equipment number and service of the
controlled equipment.
2. Switchgear, motor control centers, and panelboards shall have nameplates stating
the appropriate designation, voltage, continuous current rating, and number of
phases.

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3. Lighting and power panels shall be supplied with completed circuit directories.

17.3 Lighting Circuits and Receptacles

1. Lighting circuits and receptacles shall be tagged with the appropriate circuit
numbers.
2. Power circuits shall be tagged with appropriate identification at their termination
points and at each point where circuit goes underground or enters or leaves a
conduit way or cable tray.
3. Tags of a permanent nature shall be securely attached to conduit by means of
stainless-steel wire, 0.04-inch (1-mm) minimum diameter.
4. Lighting circuits and receptacles fed with uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
power shall have red tags.
5. Welding outlets with circuit breakers shall be identified with nameplates.

17.4 Wiring Identification

1. Wiring shall be identified at each termination with permanent, printed, heat-
shrinkable plastic sleeves or with clear, heat-shrinkable sleeves that cover
adhesive wrap-on markers.
2. Wire identification number shall include the complete circuit or instrument
number.
3. Wire identification shall be as shown on the wiring diagram.
4. If no identification is shown on a wiring diagram, Owner representative shall be
consulted for proper identification.
5. Electrical cables shall be labeled with the circuit number and phase designation at
each end of cable.
6. If the cable is in conduit, the conduit tag shall serve as an indication of the circuit
number for power circuits.

17.5 Conduit and Junction Box Identification

1. Conduits shall be tagged with stainless steel tags at the point where the conduit
leaves the electrical equipment room, at any wall or deck penetration, and at the
endpoints.
a. Stainless steel tags shall have the conduit number as designated on the conduit
schedules.
b. Conduit not appearing on the conduit schedules (such as lighting and
instrumentation conduit) shall be tagged using nomenclature accepted by
Owner representative.
2. Underground conduits shall be designated by markers.
a. Markers shall be placed over the centerline of the conduit bank with arrows
pointing in the direction of the run.
b. Where it is not possible to place the signs directly over the centerline of the
conduit bank, the distance and direction to the centerline of the bank shall be
stenciled on the marker post.
c. Signs shall be visible from the nearest access way.
d. Conduits located below pavements or below the floor of a building shall be
marked by casting cable markers in the concrete.
3. Junction box labels shall have prefixes as shown in Table 1.

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Table 1: Prefixes for Junction Box Labels

Prefix Label
JB Instrument Boxes
AB Alarm Boxes
TB Thermocouple
CB Control Boxes

17.6 Nameplates at Control Stations

Nameplates shall be installed at control stations.

17.7 Electrical Warning Signs

1. Signs alerting personnel of voltage levels present shall be posted at the following
locations:
a. Equipment and enclosures that may be accessed without the use of a tool, and
that contain non-insulated conductors or other devices operating at more
than 50 volts.
b. Equipment and enclosures that contain nonaffiliated conductors or other
devices operating at more than 150 volts and that do not bear a
manufacturer’s label stating operating voltages.
c. Equipment and enclosures with operating voltages more than 450 volts.
2. Pull and junction boxes for systems over 600 volts shall be permanently marked
“DANGER, HIGH VOLTAGE, KEEP OUT” with 1/2-inch (13-mm) minimum letters.

a. Wording shall be: “CAUTION XXX VOLTS” for voltages 480 volts and below.
b. Wording shall be: “DANGER, HIGH VOLTAGE, KEEP OUT XXXX VOLTS” for
voltages above 480 volts.
3. Enclosures requiring more than one disconnect to remove all power from the
enclosure shall have a warning sign reading “CAUTION—ENERGIZED BY MULTIPLE
VOLTAGE SOURCES.”
4. Equipment shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc
flash hazards.
a. The marking shall be located so it is clearly visible to qualified persons before
examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.
b. Contractor shall mount Owner-accepted labels when required by Owner
representative.
5. Terminal strips shall be labeled as shown on construction drawings.
6. Instrumentation terminals shall be labeled as shown on construction drawings.
7. Panelboard circuits shall be labeled to designate the circuit number and the items
served by each circuit as designated on construction drawings.

18.0 Equipment Checking and Testing

18.1 General
1. This section defines the minimum requirements for checks and testing that shall
be conducted by contractor during construction.

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2. When required in the project specifications, contractor shall provide the following
in accordance with PHR-ELC-SPC-104744:
a. A detailed, overall testing plan.
b. Testing that will be performed on individual pieces of equipment.
c. Documentation and reporting of results.
d. Forms from PHR-ELC-DTS-104744 that are required to certify the satisfactory
completion of checking and testing procedures and serve as a record of work
completed.
3. Material and equipment shall be NRTL-listed and -accepted. If not, the material
and equipment shall be rejected, and acceptance obtained from the jurisdiction.
4. Material and equipment shall be checked and inspected in accordance with PHR-
ELC-SPC-104744.

18.2 Ground System

1. Contractor shall be responsible for the grounding of all equipment in accordance
with the NEC (or IEC where applicable) and contract specifications.
2. Resistance between the grounding grid and the following grounding points shall
not exceed 1 ohm:
a. Lightning protection equipment.
b. Surge protection equipment.
c. Electrical equipment enclosures.
d. Wiring support systems such as cable armor conduits and trays.
3. Resistance between the grounding grid and system neutrals shall be tested and
recorded in accordance with PHR-ELC-DTS-104744.

18.3 Continuity and Insulation Resistance Tests

1. Power, control, and instrumentation wiring shall be tested for insulation resistance
in accordance with PHR-ELC-SPC-102469. Test results shall be recorded.
2. Insulation resistance tests shall be conducted in accordance with PHR-ELC-SPC-
102469 and Owner-accepted testing methods on all electrical equipment,
especially rotating machines, prior to energizing the equipment. Test results shall
be recorded.
3. Each individual wire in each cable shall be checked for point-to-point wiring
continuity and recorded on the form in PHR-ELC-SPC-104744.
4. Satisfactory testing of wiring and cable in tray shall not be performed or accepted
until cable tray systems are completed and cables are secured in the tray.
Note: Disturbing cables in trays after testing has been completed may be cause
for retesting.
5. As applicable, depending on the equipment being installed, contractor shall
measure and record resistances of the following on the forms in PHR-ELC-DTS-
104744:
a. Phase-to-phase (where practicable).
b. Each phase-to-neutral.
c. Each phase-to-ground.
d. Each phase-to-equipment frame.
e. Each equipment frame-to-ground.
6. Contractor shall reinstall any connections removed to perform the above tests, such
as neutral wye connections of generators and transformers.

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7. Insulation resistance for transformer shall be measured in accordance with PHR-

ELC-SPC-102469.
8. Contractor shall be responsible for disconnecting any solid-state devices, meters,
and any other equipment that could be damaged by the resistance tests. Such
equipment shall be properly reconnected after the tests are complete.

18.4 Dielectric Tests

1. Contractor shall obtain acceptance in writing from Owner representative prior to
performing any high-potential (Hi-Pot) dielectric tests other than those done on
transformer oil samples.
2. Insulation resistance testing shall be completed before performing Hi-Pot tests on
any equipment.
3. Hi-Pot dielectric tests shall be performed in accordance with PHR-ELC-SPC-102469,
and the results recorded on PHR-ELC-DTS-102469.
4. Dielectric strength of new insulating oil shall be measured in accordance with the
following ASTM or IEC testing method where applicable:
a. ASTM D877.
b. ASTM D1816.
c. IEC 60156.
5. Contractor shall not perform any dielectric tests that would either void Supplier
warranty or damage the equipment.
6. Contractor shall be responsible for disconnecting any solid-state devices, meters,
potential transformers, and any other equipment that could be damaged by
dielectric tests. Such equipment shall be properly reconnected after the tests are
complete.

18.5 Protective Relay System Tests

1. Protective relay systems shall be set, electrically calibrated, and tested before
equipment is energized. The results shall be recorded on the forms in PHR-ELC-DTS-
104744.
2. The following tests shall be conducted:
a. Primary injection tests, if practicable.
b. Secondary injection tests, when primary injection tests are not practicable and
written acceptance is granted by Owner.
c. Current transformer polarity and ratio checks.
d. Magnetizing curves checked for differential protection current transformers.

18.6 Illumination Level Tests

1. Illumination level testing shall be performed and the results shall be recorded on
the appropriate check sheets.
2. Illumination levels shall be checked at night with a light meter held at a point 30
inches (76 cm) above the level of grade, floor, or platform.
3. Flood lights shall be aimed to illuminate the maximum area.
4. Illumination levels shall be in accordance with applicable specifications and
technical requirements.
5. Contractor shall ensure that the emergency lighting levels are in accordance with
the minimum illumination levels recommended for safety in applicable

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specifications and technical requirements.

18.7 Conduit Systems

1. During installation, conduits shall be periodically inspected to ensure the following:
a. Material type and quality is in accordance with Owner specifications and
technical requirements.
b. Installation is in accordance with the construction drawings.
c. Conduits and fittings are of the specified size.
d. Fittings are made wrench-tight to ensure adequate ground returns.
e. Not more than four 90-degree bends are installed between pull points.
f. Fittings and openings in pull boxes are accessible.
g. Unions are installed, where necessary, for ease in removing equipment.
h. Flexible conduit is installed as described on the installation drawings and by
NEC, and where field conditions indicate that vibration could be a problem for
a rigid conduit.
i. Pull-type conduit fittings are not installed between sealing fittings and
explosion-proof equipment.
j. A method for draining the conduit is provided at low points and where a
conduit enters equipment from overhead. Either drain seals or drains installed
at the low side of a tee fitting may be used.
2. Particular attention shall be paid to ensure that seal fittings are installed at proper
locations in accordance with accepted drawings and the NEC or IEC standards,
where applicable.
3. Seal fitting locations shall include the following:
a. At entrances to explosion-proof equipment, unless a factory seal is provided.
b. Where conduit passes through fire walls.
c. Where conduit passes through switch room walls.
d. Where conduits pass from one hazardous area to a less hazardous area.
4. Sealing compound shall not be poured until final checkout and acceptance of
electrical systems is complete.
5. Upon pouring and acceptance, each seal fitting shall be sprayed with red paint to
indicate that seals have been poured.

18.8 Battery Tests

1. Each battery system shall be inspected in accordance with PHR-ELC-SPC-104744.
Test results shall be recorded.
2. Battery shall be completely charged when the system is initially installed.
Manufacturer’s recommendation for rate and duration of commissioning charge
shall be followed.
3. A weekly maintenance program designed to keep the battery system clean and
operating properly shall be initiated during construction.

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