DHG PVE DD 3 ME SPC 005 - Spec For Gas Turbine Compressor Package

PETROVIETNAM DOMESTIC EXPLORATION
PRODUCTION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED

PROJECT
DAI HUNG GAS GATHERING PROJECT
PHASE
DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN
SPECIFICATION FOR GAS TURBINE

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23/05/14
Issued for Review
Rev.
Date
Description
PVE
VSP
Approval
PVEP POC
Approval
CA
Approval
Document Number:
EpCI CONTRACTOR
DHG-PVE-DD-3-ME-SPC-005
(VIETSOVPETRO JOINT VENTURE)
Number of pages: 56
(including the cover page)
PROJECT
PHASE
DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN

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23/05/14
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Review
Rev.
Date
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N.T.K.Ngoc
V.T.Quan
D.T.Dung
V.V.Hung
Prepared
by
Checked
by
EM
PM
Sub-Contractor
Discipline
Team
Leader
SPMB
EpCI Contractor
EpCI CONTRACTOR
(VIETSOVPETRO JOINT VENTURE)
Document Number:
PV ENGINEERING J.S.C
DHG-PVE-DD-3-ME-SPC-005

DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN PHASE

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REVISION LOG
Date
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No.
Section
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................8
1.1
Project Overview ....................................................................................8
1.2
Purpose of Document .............................................................................9
1.3
Definitions and Abbreviations ..................................................................9

1.3.1 Definitions ...................................................................................9
1.3.2 Abbreviations ............................................................................ 10
1.4
Codes and Standards............................................................................ 11
1.5
References .......................................................................................... 13
2.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 13
2.1
CONTRACTORS Responsibility .............................................................. 13
2.2
Operation and Design Life ..................................................................... 14
2.3
CONTRACTORs Exceptions ................................................................... 14
2.4
Weight Control ..................................................................................... 15
3.
LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ..................................... 15
4.
UTILITY DATA ...................................................................................... 16
4.1
Electrical ............................................................................................. 16
4.2
Instrument air: .................................................................................... 16
4.3
Fuel gas .............................................................................................. 16
4.4
Units ................................................................................................... 17
5.
SCOPE OF WORK & SUPPLY ................................................................... 17
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6.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................... 19
6.1
General ............................................................................................... 19
6.2
Structural ............................................................................................ 21
6.3
Layout................................................................................................. 23
6.4
Noise Level .......................................................................................... 24
7.
GAS TURBINE ....................................................................................... 24
7.1
General ............................................................................................... 24
7.2
Turbine Air Inlet System ....................................................................... 25
7.3
Exhaust System ................................................................................... 26
7.4
Turbine Enclosure ................................................................................ 27
7.5
Fire Suppression Systems ..................................................................... 28
7.6
Turbine Wash Package ......................................................................... 29
7.7
Load Gear ........................................................................................... 29
7.8
Couplings and Coupling Guards ............................................................. 30
7.9
Lube Oil Systems ................................................................................. 30
7.10
Pressure Vessels .................................................................................. 31
7.11
Fuel Gas System Requirements ............................................................. 32
8.
CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR ................................................................. 32
8.1
General ............................................................................................... 32
8.2
Casing ................................................................................................. 33
8.3
Shaft and Impellers .............................................................................. 34
8.4
Bearings .............................................................................................. 35
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8.5
Shaft Seals .......................................................................................... 36
8.6
Rotor Dynamics ................................................................................... 39
9.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL. ....................................... 40
10.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL .... 42
10.1
General ............................................................................................... 42
10.2
Unit Control Panel ................................................................................ 43
10.3
Field Instruments ................................................................................. 44
10.4
Other Compressor Instruments ............................................................. 45

10.4.1 Vibration and Axial Displacement Monitoring .............................. 45
10.4.2 Bearing Temperature Monitoring ............................................... 45
10.4.3 Speed Instruments ................................................................... 45
10.4.4 Anti - Surge Control System ...................................................... 45
10.4.5 Peformance Control.................................................................. 46
10.5
Interface With Plant PCS/SSD/FGS......................................................... 46

10.5.1 PCS ........................................................................................ 46
10.5.2 SSD ........................................................................................ 47
10.5.3 FGS ........................................................................................ 47
10.5.4 Alarms and Shutdowns ............................................................. 48
11.
PIPING ................................................................................................. 48
12.
UTILITIES & TIE-INS ............................................................................. 49
12.1
Utilities ................................................................................................ 49
12.2
Tie-Ins ................................................................................................ 49
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13.
EQUIPMENT TAGGING AND NAMEPLATES ............................................... 50
14.
INSPECTION AND TESTING ................................................................... 50
14.1
General ............................................................................................... 50
14.2
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) .............................................................. 51
14.3
Quality Assurance ................................................................................ 52
14.4
Certification ......................................................................................... 52
14.5
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) ................................................................. 52
15.
PROTECTIVE COATING .......................................................................... 53
16.
SPECIAL TOOLS .................................................................................... 54
17.
SPARE PARTS ....................................................................................... 54
17.1
Commissioning and start-up spare parts................................................. 54
17.2
Two years operation Spare parts (option) .............................................. 54
17.3
Insurance Spare parts (option) .............................................................. 55
18.
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT ............................................................... 55
19.
DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................. 55
20.
TRAINING (OPTION) ............................................................................. 56
21.
GUARANTEES........................................................................................ 56
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1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Project Overview
Dai Hung Field is located at Block 05-1a at North-West of Nam Con Son basin
within South-East continental shelf, Viet Nam, 260km far from Vung Tau
seashore. This field was discovered in 1988 by DH-1X.
In 2011, WHP-DH2 with existing system is operated to increase the capacity
of associated gas up to 1 MMSCMD. Besides the associated gas there is
considerable volume of natural gas located in bottom and middle of Mioxen
layer.
The overall Dai Hung Gas Gathering Project as show in figure 1 below:
Figure 1: Block Diagram Dai Hung Gas Gathering System

Modifying WHP-DH2 and installation pipeline between WHP-DH2 and BK-TNG
is to gather and transport 1.9 BMSCM of associated gas at outlet of HHP
Separator and Test Separator of WHP-DH2 to BK-TNG platform. Gas from
WHP-DH2 shall be transported to TEG skid on BK-TNG platform before being
routed to NCS2 gas pipeline phase 1.
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Preliminary configuration of Dai Hung Gas Gathering Project is as follows:
On WHP-DH2: Gas Cooler, Gas Scrubber, Gas Engine Generator, Corrosion
Inhibitor Injection Skid, Electrical System, Instrumentation System, Fuel
Gas System, Fire Fighting System, Telecommunication System and other
Utility Systems.
1.2
The 16 subsea gas pipeline (approximately 20 km) from existing 10 riser

at WHP-DH2 to BK-TNG Platform and 16 Y-Tee for future connection.
On BK-TNG Platform: 16 Riser, Slug Catcher, DH Gas Custody Metering

System, DH Gas Compressor Suction Scrubber, DH Gas Compressor
Package, DH Gas Compressor After Cooler, Fuel Gas System, Piping
System, Instrumentation System, Telecommunication System, Open/
Closed Drain System, and other Utility Systems.
Purpose of Document
This document, together with the project data sheets provided separately,
defines the minimum requirements for supply, engineering, mechanical
design, performance guarantee (where specified), materials, fabrication,
inspection, testing, certification, painting, preparation for shipment, packing,
forwarding, transport and documentation for the Gas Turbine Compressor
Package to be installed as part of the Thien Ung Platform.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all equipment and services supplied meet
the requirements of this specification, the project data sheets, codes and
standards and specifications specified herein, whether CONTRACTOR supplies
the equipment and services directly. CONTRACTOR shall supply the equipment
in line with the scope of supply as indicated in this specification.
1.3
Definitions and Abbreviations
1.3.1 Definitions
PROJECT
: Dai Hung Gas Gathering Project
CLIENT
: PetroVietnam
Domestic
Exploration
Production Operating Company Limited
(PVEP POC)
EpCI CONTRACTOR
VIETSOVPETRO JOINT VENTURE (VSP)
ENGINEERING SUB-CONTRACTOR
PetroVietnam Engineering Consultancy

Joint Stock Company (PVE)
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CONTRACTOR
Party,
which
supplies
material,
equipment and services to perform the
duties as specified by CLIENT in the
scope of supply
1.3.2 Abbreviations
FPU-DH1
Dai Hung 1 Floating Production Unit Platform
WHP-DH2
Dai Hung 2 Wellhead Platform
BK-TNG
Thien Ung Platform
MMSCMD
Million Metric Standard Cubic Meter Per Day
BMSCM
Billion Metric Standard Cubic Meter
GTC
Gas Turbine Compressor Package
CCR
Central Control Room
ESD
Emergency Shut-Down
FGS
Fire & Gas
HMI
Human Machine Interface
HSE
Health Safety and Environmental
ICSS
Integrated Control and Safety system
IOM
Installation Operation and Maintenance
ITP
Inspection and Test Plan
LV
Low Voltage
HV
High Voltage
VFD
Variable Frequency Drive
UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply
AC
Alternating Current
DC
Directing Current
SGR
Switch Gear Room
RTD
Resistance Temperature Detector
IEC
International Electrical Commission
IP
Ingress Protection
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1.4
MCC
Motor Control Centre
MDR
Manufacturers Data Report
MPI
Magnetic Particle Inspection
NDT
Non-Destructive Testing
PWHT
Post Weld Heat Treatment
TBA
To Be Advised
VDRL
CONTRACTOR Data Requirements List
VDS
CONTRACTOR Data Schedule
FAT
Factory Acceptance Test
SAT
Site Acceptance Test
SSD
Safety Shut Down/ Safety Shut Down PLC
PPLC
Process Programable Logic controller
SIS
Safety Interated System
TEG
Triethylene Glycol Dehydration
PCS
Process Control System
APS
Abandon Platform Shutdown
LCP
Local Control Panel
UCP
Unit Control Panel
Codes and Standards

In addition to the requirements of this specification and the referred or
attached individual specification and data sheets together with the statutory
requirements of the Vietnam Authorities, the general design, fabrication,
assembling and testing of this package shall follow the indicated editions of
the following API standards and the latest edition of international codes and
standards including any addenda published for the edition listed, which shall
form part of this specification. These shall include but not be limited to the
following:
API 613
Special Purpose Gear Units for Petroleum, Chemical and

Gas Industry Services, Fifth Edition, February 2003.
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API 614
Lubrication, Shaft-Sealing and Control-Oil Systems and

Auxiliaries for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas Industry
Services, Fifth Edition, April 2008.
API 616
Gas Turbines for the Petroleum, Chemical and Gas

Industry Services, Fourth Edition, August 1998
API 617
Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expandercompressors for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas Industry
Services, Seventh Edition, July 2002 or last edition.
API 670
Machinery Protection Systems, Fourth Edition, December

2000
API 671
Special Purpose Couplings for Petroleum, Chemical and

Gas Industry Services, Fourth Edition, August 2007
API 676
Positive Displacement Pump Rotary, Second Edition,

December 1994
API RP 686
Machinery Installation and Installation Design, December,

2009
ASME B16.5
Pipe Flanges and Flange Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24

Metric/Inch Standard, 2013
ASME B31.3
Process Piping, 2012
ASME B31.8
Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System, 2012
ASME B36.19M
Stainless Steel Pipe, 2004
ASME B36.10M
Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe, 2004
ASME B16.34
Valves flanged, threaded and welding end, 2013
ASME B16.11
Forged fittings socket-welding and threaded, 2011
ASME PTC 1
Performance Test Code General Instructions
ASME PTC 10
Performance Test Code on Compressors and Exhausters
ASME PTC 22
Performance Test Code on Gas Turbines
ASME Sect. V
Non-destructive Examination
ASME Sect. VIII
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ASME Sect. IX
ASME-Welding and Brazing Qualifications
AWS D1.1
Structural Welding Code
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1.5
EEMUA 140
Noise Procedure Specification
EN 10204
Metallic Materials Types of Inspection Documents
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISA
International Society of Automation
ISO 9001
Quality system model for quality assurance in design,

development, production, installation and servicing
ISO 9004
Quality management
guidelines
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA 70
National Electrical Code
UL
Underwriters Laboratories
and
quality
system
elements
References
DHG-PVE-DD-3-ME-DAS-007
Datasheet for
Compressor
Centrifugal
and
DHG-PVE-DD-3-ME-DAS-008
Datasheet for Gas Turbine
1014-BKTNG-PR-PID-2023
PID DH Gas Compressor Package
Axial
In case of any conflict between this specification and the requirements of

other CLIENT specifications, industry standards, codes, regulations, data
sheets or drawings, the most stringent requirements shall apply with the
written approval of CLIENT.
2.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1
CONTRACTORS Responsibility
The CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility for design, selection of
materials, fabrication, Certification, testing, inspection and transportation of
GTC based on relevant project documents. Review and approval of
CONTRACTORs documents or inspection by the CLIENT shall not relieve the
CONTRACTOR of any of these responsibilities.
The Overall GTC Responsibility shall be with the CONTRACTOR. That
responsibility shall include coordination of scope boundaries between
Compressor, Driver and Other Components of the GTC. The CONTRACTOR
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has responsibility shall be liable for filling any scope gaps between the
compressor, Driver and Other Components of the GTC being supplied. The
responsibility includes, but not limited to, the following:
Transmission to CONTRACTOR of all contractual requirements.

Compliance of CONTRACTORs item to the applicable specification and
standards
Basic design definition of CONTRACTOR equipment or works and

technical coordination with CONTRACTOR.
Co-ordination and checking of CONTRACTORs drawings and documents

before submission to the CLIENT
Co-ordination with CONTRACTOR for inspection including notification to

the CLIENT
Co-ordination of expediting of all CONTRACTOR items such as

compressor, drive gas turbine, motors, gas seals panel, oil cooler,
coupling, and etc.
Ensuring that the design of CONTRACTOR items are compatible with

each other equipment in all respects. In particular, they shall be
compatible dimensionally, in performance, in control and in vibration
characteristics such that a fully integrated unit is achieved.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for commissioning works of his

equipment and ensuring all performance guarantees as detailed in this
specifications are met.
The CONTRACTOR shall give with the tender the list of expected
CONTRACTOR with referenced list.
2.2
Operation and Design Life

The equipment shall be designed for a minimum service life of 20 years with
an uninterrupted operation of 4 years.
2.3
CONTRACTORs Exceptions
The CONTRACTOR Exceptions to this specification, project data sheets and
other project documents including the codes and standards agreed upon and
recorded in the Bid Clarification Meeting Minutes which are part of the
Purchase Order shall be applicable.
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2.4
Weight Control
The CONTRACTOR shall exercise an active weight control system throughout
the design and fabrication.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit the weight data sheet attached with the data
sheets, which shall contain the following details:
Dry weight Installed weight excluding operating fluids, spares, tools

and temporary packing.
Lift weight Dry weight + Packing weight
Operating weight Dry weight + Weight of operating fluids
Test weight - Dry weight + Weight of test medium
Heaviest maintenance lifts weight
The location of the COG in the X, Y, and Z planes for each designated
weight Condition
Design calculations, lifting procedures and lift arrangement drawings shall be

reviewed and approved by the CLIENT and CA. Final weighing shall be
performed prior to preparation of shipment. Final weighing shall achieve an
overall accuracy of +3%.
3.
LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The equipment will be installed on an offshore platform in the south of the
coast of Vietnam.
Location: Out door, Zone 2, Gas Group IIA, Temperature Class T3 Hazardous
Area.
The area in which the Gas Turbine Compressor Package is designated as
hazardous Zone 2 Area. All equipment installed within the module shall be
suitable for a Zone 2 Gas Group IIA, Temperature Class T3 Hazardous Area.
However, in order to permit interchange of instrument, a zone 1, gas group
IIB and temperature rating T6 certification shall be generally specified.
Electrical equipment supplied outdoors shall be protected to IP 56, while IP 42
protection shall be specified for equipment installed indoors.
Ambient Temperature:
Extreme High Temperature
39.0 Deg C
Extreme Low Temperature
21.0 Deg C
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Average Annual Temperature
27.1 Deg C
Design Ambient Temperature
35 Deg C
Environment:
Salt Laden:
Salinity 35%
Max. Relative Humidity
100%
Wind Speed:
Maximum
34.2 m/s (3 sec gust)
Design Wind Speed
34.2 m/s
The equipment will exposed to the weather without further protection.

4.
UTILITY DATA
4.1
Electrical
The following electrical power supplies shall be made available for use by the
CLIENT:
4.2
Normal Power supply: 400V10% AC, 3 phase, 4 wire, neutral solidly

earthed, 50 Hz 5%.
Non-UPS Power Supply: 230V 10%AC, 1 phase, 2 wire, neutral solidly

earthed, 50 Hz 5%.
UPS power supply: 230V 5%AC, 1 phase, 2 wire, neutral solidly

earthed, 50 Hz 2%.
Power supply: 24VDC 5% for Control system.
Instrument air:
7 barg (Norm), 5 barg (Min), 8 barg (Max) / 10 barg (Design).
4.3
Fuel gas
The fuel gas supply for operation of GTC is taken from Fuel Gas System,
which is designed for high-pressure gaseous fuel of main Turbine generator
on platform. The system also supplies low-pressure fuel gas, purge gas,
blanket gas, etc.
Fuel Gas System is designed to cater for the overall fuel requirement on BK
TNG platform. The system consists of Pre-heater, Pressure Control Valve,
Scrubber, Filter and Super heater. The normal fuel gas supply is dehydrated
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gas from TEG Contactor with back-up fuel gas supply tapped from the
Production Separator gas outlet.
4.4
Units
SI units shall be used for the project with certain exceptions where oil-field
units are to be adopted. Pressure shall be indicated in bar, kpa and
temperature in degrees Celsius.
5.
SCOPE OF WORK & SUPPLY

The CONTRACTOR shall design and furnish all components and ancillary
equipment necessary to make compressor package complete, safe and ready
for trouble free operation. Equipment and services shall include but not be
limited to the following for GTC:
Centrifugal Compressor unit
Dry Gas Seal conditioning Skid including Seal Gas Heater and Power
control;
Anti-surge recycle valves and associated controllers such as flow meters

and other accessories...
Gas Turbine unit.
Gear box (if required).
Base frame for gas turbine, compressors, gear box, gas seal skid, on-skid
auxiliaries equipment, lube-oil reservoir, run down tank (if required) and
lube oil system, shims, mounting bolts.
Couplings with Non Sparking Coupling Guards
Fuel gas System.
Lube-Oil System.
Lube oil cooler (loosed item)
Inlet Air System (SS316L) with Manufacturers standard including Filters,

Silencer and accessories.
Exhaust System with Manufacturers standard, including silencer,

expansion joints and accessories.
Enclosure for Gas Turbine Unit (SS316), complete with ventilation system
and maintenance facilities.
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Fire and Gas Detection for Enclosure complete with field equipment and
package cable system.
Carbon Dioxide Release Fire Suppression System for Enclosure
All instruments and control necessary for the control, monitoring and
safe operation whatever on GTC or loose supply included.
All installation material for pipe work, cabling, interconnecting wiring,

terminals, instrument tubing and accessories for the control monitoring
on GTC.
Electrical, Instrument and Control system for Gas Compressor Package
Motor control switchboard (MCC) for Gas Compressor Package (Optional)
Unit Control Panel (UCP) All required soft wares, fully validated.
Field Programmer/LAPTOP/DIVICES and software for PLC program and

HMI monitoring, modifying.
Vibration detection and monitoring system.
Bearing Temperature Detection and Monitoring System
Turbine Starting System with AC Electric Motor.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for Starting Motor complete with line
reactor, (if required).
Back up DC Lube Oil Pump and Starter control;
Commissioning parts.
Inspection and Tests Plan
Third Party Certificate for entire GTC.
Documentation for project
Commissioning activities (Supervision).
Training courses (option).
Special Tools for turbine & compressor (Option).
Spares for 2 years operation for turbine & compressor (Option).
Anchor bolts for package frame.
Trolley cart -mounted gas turbine washing system.
The CONTRACTOR shall include in his supply:

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With the exception of process gas connections all piping and tubing
connections for interfacing with the CLIENT shall be brought to the edge
of each compressor flanges and terminated with a complete companion
ANSI flange or Swage lock bulkhead fitting.
The CONTRACTOR shall take technical support to CLIENT in:
Mechanical Interface drawings between GTC package and CLIENTs

equipments such as inlet/outlet piping.
Interface drawings of Inlet system, Exhaust system, lubrication oil cooler

system.
Provide drawings of Interconnecting electrical cables/instrument cables,

between the GTC and loosed items such as UCP, oil cooler, anti surge.
Responsible for Technical support to CLIENT for GTC interface

engineering.
Interface and successful communication between CONTRACTORs UCP

and CLIENTs DCS system shall be carried out.
Supply E&I cable list and interconnection for E&I wiring diagram.
EXCLUSION:
Interconnecting piping between GTC to oil cooler and field piping.
Interconnecting electrical cables/instrument cables, between the GTC

and UCP/PCS/SIS/MCC.
UPS system for the UCP.
MCC.
Process Vessels.
Installation and Hook-up works for GTC in CLIENTs site.
6.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
6.1
General
The CONTRACTOR shall minimize the points and locations of interface and
locate them at the unit skid edge. Piping interface with the off-skid piping
shall be provided with isolation valves and flanges as shown in the P&IDs
attached. Common service piping such as drain, vent and utility piping shall be
manifold to interface with the off-skid piping where it is safe to do so. All
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instrumentation and control wiring shall be wired to the junction boxes located
at the skid edge for interface with the off-skid wiring.
The compressor and gas engine shall be skid mounted and coupled together.
The acoustic panel enclosure shall be weatherproof and made of carbon steel
and coated as per paints specification. The enclosure shall be framed and
supported from the skid. The gas engine ancillary package including
combustion air intake system and the engine exhaust duct and silencer system
shall be provided with support framework for quick hook-up and for mounting
on top of the enclosure. Access ways and maintenance platforms shall be
provided where routine maintenance and operation checks are required. All
foundation requirements including for main skid, ancillary bases and support
frames shall be provided with details for CLIENTs review and approval.
All piping, wiring, and tubing within the CONTRACTOR supply shall be fully
supported by the CONTRACTOR. All terminations at which the off-skid lines
are to make connections shall be fully anchored on the CONTRACTOR side.
Foundations required for supports will be provided by an off-skid installer. Any
limitation on loads and movements imposed by the off-skid piping shall be
defined on the CONTRACTORs drawings.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide complete structural loading drawings. These
shall indicate details of all support points, relevant dimensions, load directions,
load types and load magnitudes of all equipment supplied by the
CONTRACTOR including main components, all auxiliaries, duct work and
support frame steelwork.
The CONTRACTOR shall clearly indicate in his proposal all items covered by
this specification which are located off-skid and to specify dimensions,
weights and interface details required for installation and hook-up.
The CONTRACTOR shall fully define all piping, mechanical connections,
electrical wiring, instrumentation and control interfaces with size, schedule,
type, location, rating, design and operation ranges.
The GTC and its supports shall be suitable to withstand the forces and
moments from the transportation accelerations as follows:
Vertical Acceleration:
0.50 g (in addition to gravity)
Horizontal Acceleration:
0.60 g (in any direction)
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6.2
Structural
The gas turbine, gear, and compressors shall be mounted on heavy-duty
structural steel skid. The structural skid may be split for logistic reasons.
There shall be only one split line. The split line shall have accessible facility for
dowelling after the compressor and gas turbine skids are aligned and bolted
together.
All electrical motor driven pump mounting surfaces shall have 3-way
(horizontal-2, vertical-1) 316 SS jacking/alignment provisions for the motors.
The provisions shall use fine threads.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the necessary data required for structural dynamic
and static analysis of the deck support steel. This information shall include but
not be limited to the following:
Total weight of each skid, support points and center of gravity
Operating speed for all rotating pieces of equipment
Maximum allowable displacements along the skid
Operating rotational imbalance forces
Individual support point reaction forces
Support point locations with reaction forces for the inlet air filter and
exhaust structures
Piping strain forces at each support point.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a set of preliminary General Arrangement (GA)

drawing of his proposed skid with the bid. The GA shall display anticipated
skid dimension, weights, general layouts and interconnection orientations.
The skid shall be designed for multi-point mounting and shall be sufficiently
rigid to prevent misalignment of the drive train caused by platform movement
or piping strains.
Skids shall have a solid plate top floor with non-skid painting and shall be
continuously seal welded around the perimeter. Gas turbine and inlet plenum
structural skid shall have a smooth surface metal floor in the bottom portion;
i.e., no open skid from the bottom. The smooth metal floors shall be
continuously seal welded, and sloped towards a drain connection on the
outside of the skid. All drip pans shall be checked with water during the final,
acceptance inspection to verify adequate slope.
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All areas of the skid shall be sealed. Areas that may contain spills or may
require draining shall have a drip pan built into the skid. The drip pans shall
have a 70 mm high lip or wall for containment and shall be sloped at 1:50 to a
low point drain. The drain connection (min.2) shall be flanged.
(API-617, 3.3.1.2.2). Shim packs for compressor train and auxiliary rotating
equipment shall be made of 316 stainless steel. The minimum of one single
9mm thick shim shall be provided for each mounting point. Laminated or
tapered shims shall not be used. The shims shall be full face and the
number of shims shall not exceed quantity of three per mounted point.
CONTRACTOR and CLIENT shall develop the mounting arrangements for
compressor / gear skid and gas turbine drive skid during detail design. The
details of skid mounting on the platform deck shall be included in the
CONTRACTOR supplied equipment arrangement drawings.
(API-617, 3.3.1.).The hold down bolt holes on compressor equipment feet
shall be sized at 1.25 times the bolt diameter.
The skid shall be assumed, for design purposes, to have simple supports at
the extreme ends and at the midpoint of the longitudinal base members. All
sub-skids shall be provided with jacking screws, anchor bolts and SS. shim
blocks where required.
Skids shall have fully machined (top and bottom) mounting surfaces for the
gas turbine, gear, and compressor. All surfaces for mounting the main
equipment shall be machined (milled) to within 0.08 mm per meter from one
side of the mounting plate to any other opposite side.
Machinery skid mounting surfaces or mounting pads shall be machined after
the skid has been completely fabricated and welded.
Skid mounting pads shall be larger than the foot of the mounted machinery.
Floor/deck plate shall not be used as a mounting surface for rotating
equipment or piping/equipment braces.
(API-617, 3.3.2.6).The bottom of the structural skid shall have machined
mounting pads.
All skids shall be blasted and painted in accordance with CLIENTS
specification.
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Each skid shall be provided with two 316L stainless steel grounding bosses
fully welded to the structure complete with M10 studs, double washers and
nuts.
Lifting point attachment welds and lifting point component welds shall be
subjected to 100% RT/UT examination. Lifting point plate components
exceeding 20mm thick shall be subjected to a UT check for laminations, the
material to which the lifting point is welded shall be similarly checked over a
nominal area extending to 300 mm from the lug or trunnion extremities.
Material certification for lifting points shall be 3.1b per EN 10204.
Packaged equipment shall be skid mounted with no part of equipment
protruding beyond the skid edge.
Fabrication and welding of skid shall be in accordance with AISC Manual of
Steel Construction and AWS D1.1 codes. All fillet welds shall be continuous.
The skid shall be shown by calculations to be suitable for two primary
conditions: support of equipment during all conditions of operation (including
flushing and testing), and support of equipment (empty) during lifting and
handling in delivery /sea transport and at the fabrication site. In the operating
condition, unless otherwise specified, the skid shall be assumed (for design
purposes) to have simple supports at the extreme ends and at the midpoint of
the longitudinal base members. Calculations for the design of the skid shall be
submitted for CLIENT approval.
The above 100 Year Return Period wind speed is at 10 meter above LAT and
are omni directional. The wind velocity and the wind forces at each deck
elevations shall be calculated in accordance with API RP 2A 21st Edition
(WSD). The design wind speed shall be the 3 seconds gust wind speed.
6.3
Layout
Equipment shall be designed in order to keep the plot plan to a minimum
whilst ensuring operability and maintainability. It is intended to arrange the
GTC in the limited area of module (see attached drawings), with sufficient
maintenance space in between the trains. The CONTRACTOR shall arrange the
enclosure access doors accordingly.
The layout shall ensure access is available without the use of scaffolding or
portable ladders.
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6.4
Noise Level
The location of the compressor package is regarded as a general work area
and to satisfy this environment; it is the CLIENTS objective to achieve sound
pressure levels not exceeding 85 dB(A) measured at 1m from any package or
individual item of equipment measured in the free field condition. Noise
emissions from the package shall be guaranteed by the CONTRACTOR to meet
those levels specified on the noise data sheets included as part of the
requisition.
For those items of equipment that emit high noise levels, suitable acoustic
treatment shall be applied.
CONTRACTOR shall complete the noise data sheets, issued as part of the
requisition including characteristic noise components such as narrow-band or
impulsive noise and the octave bands in which the narrow-band noise occurs.
7.
GAS TURBINE
7.1
General
The Gas Turbine shall be designed per API-616 except as modified by the
following requirements.
The following curves shall be submitted during the design period.
Performance curves showing maximum power output against output

shaft speed.
Correction curves for the effect of inlet air temperature on maximum

power output, air flow and heat rate.
Curves showing the effect of inlet and exhaust pressure drop.
(API-616, 4.1.7) Total time from cold state required to reach rated power
output shall be stated in the proposal. Duration of the warm-up periods shall
be shown. Time limitations for immediate restart shall be clearly stated in the
respective design documents and in the operating manuals.
As a minimum, two of the speed sensors used for triggering of over-speed trip
shall be separate from sensors used for normal turbine speed measurement
and control.
The gas turbine shall be equipped with direct drive AC electric motor start
system. CONTRACTOR shall furnish duly completed motor data sheet and
details of the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) with the Tender.
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All special tools required for overhaul removal and re-instatement of gas
turbine shall be recommended. All special lifting gear inside enclosure shall be
included.
The rotors shall be designed to withstand all stresses resulting to compressor
rotor blades conversion from mechanical energy to gaseous energy without
taking any permanent set or strain, and shall be designed to safely withstand
120 per cent of rated speed.
Each bladed rotor shall be statically and dynamically balanced and over speed
tested at the manufacturers works. The remaining unbalance shall be in
accordance with equivalent code and standard subject to the CLIENTs
approval. Relevant test records and certificates shall be provided by the
CONTRACTOR.
Threaded, threaded and seal welded, or socket welded pipe connections in
fuel gas lines shall not be permitted.
The blade shall be designed to withstand all vibration, thermal shock, gas and
mechanical loads that may be experienced during service. Materials employed
shall be consistent with proven standards for long term operation, using the
fuels specified, in the environmental conditions existing at the site. Where a
proven coating to improve corrosion and erosion resistance is available, this
shall be provided and a technical description given. Each rotating blade shall
be weighed and numbered in such a way that the number will still be legible
at the end of the blades useful life. The record of each of the blade weights
shall be handed to the CLIENT and shall be included in the final MDR.
Turbine blades shall be designed to avoid the possibility of damage by
vibration and to minimize the effect of any rubbing against the casing. The
rotor design shall allow interchange of blade at site without need to rebalance
the rotor. Where variable geometry blade is proposed, the CONTRACTOR shall
state his method of ensuring that the blade cannot seize in a dangerous
position.
For rotor blades in the first-stage, the material shall be heavy duty extra
strength for maximum tolerance to accidental intake of foreign materials.
7.2
Turbine Air Inlet System

The inlet air filter system shall be a three stage medium velocity filter, air
intake silencer, plenum and expansion joints. The 4-Stage medium velocity
type air filter, left-hand side access shall consist of:
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First Stage: Marine vane separator/moisture eliminator.
Second Stage: Cleanable pre-filter.
Third Stage: High efficiency HEPA filters.
4th Stage - Vane Separator
The air filtration system shall be capable of removing 95% of dust. 99% air
suspended moisture and 99% of particles 2 m (microns) or larger.
The filter housing shall have an adequate drain system for the moisture
separators. All drains shall terminate in a common flanged manifold via an
atmospheric seal suitable for a depression of 178 mm water. Drain system and
piping shall be 316L stainless steel.
Fabric Type expansion joints shall be used to connect the inlet filter housing
and duct work to inlet Plenum.
Air inlet duct (inlet plenum), silencer shall be SS316L.
A316L stainless steel weather hood shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR
and shall be suitable for a rain angle of 45 degrees to the horizontal as a
minimum.
The air inlet shall be fitted with 3mm stainless steel wire meshes screen(s).
CONTRACTOR shall provide access doors for inspection and maintenance of
the inlet filter system. The access doors shall be instrumented to alarm upon
opening.
CONTRACTOR shall provide 220 VAC lighting for internal inspection and
maintenance of the air inlet filter system. Switches for the lighting shall be
mounted outside of each door to the inlet and shall be in enclosures
appropriate for the Area Classification.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide three Gas Detectors at the air intake. The
detectors shall be wired to an external junction box in an easily accessible
location.
CONTRACTOR shall furnish design details for external support connections on
the inlet air filters.
7.3
Exhaust System
Manufacturers
CONTRACTOR.
Standard
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CONTRACTOR shall furnish design details for exhaust system. The final height
of the stack above the platform main deck level shall be determined during
detail design.
CONTRACTORs scope of supply for exhaust system shall include the
following:
7.4
Suitable expansion joint to avoid transmission of mechanical loads to gas

turbine.
Exhaust silencer, in-line, vertical mount, shall be stainless steel SS409.

The exhaust silencer shall be designed to meet the specified noise limit
of 85 dBA @ 1m from the Package.
The design of the exhaust stack shall provide protection from rainwater,
birds and other airborne debris.
Inspection opening with removable cover in ducting of exhaust silencer.
Turbine Enclosure
The gas turbine shall be housed in continuously vented, soundproof,
weatherproof, fire & gas protected enclosure. The package and enclosure
design shall ensure the daily operator checks can be completed effectively
without opening the enclosure doors.
The enclosure with SS316 material shall be designed such that the enclosure
panels can be removed (without cutting or hot work) allowing unfettered
access to the equipment inside.
A minimum of two access doors shall be installed in the enclosure walls to
permit safe access to the interior for routine inspection and minor
maintenance. The doors shall include hermetically sealed 300 mm x 300 mm
or larger fire rated windows to allow viewing of the interior. Each access door
shall have at least three 316 stainless steel heavy duty hinges and a safeguard
latch to limit door travel upon over-pressurization of enclosure. A latching
device shall be installed on each door to allow locking in the open position
while a person is inside. All doors shall be able to be opened from the inside
of the enclosure. The doors shall be instrumented to alarm upon opening.
CONTRACTOR to indicate the number of doors provided on each side of the
enclosure in their proposal.
The enclosure shall be designed for positive pressurization. Each enclosure
shall be provided with two x 100% ventilation fans to purge the enclosure
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prior to start-up, and the purge cycle shall be incorporated into the turbine
start-up sequence. As the area outside enclosure is hazardous and air is not
permitted to leak from outside to inside, the fans have to take suction from a
safe area, i.e. from the gas turbine air inlet plenum after the filters.
The ventilation fans shall be selected for minimum of 200 air changes per
hour. Air temperature inside the enclosure with the turbine running shall not
exceed 60C.
All components shall be removable from the enclosure through one of the
sides. Side panels for maintenance shall be hinged or easily removable.
Effort shall be made to provide a 500 mm wide walkway along the inside walls
of the gas turbine enclosures for access and maintenance.
The outside enclosure skin temperature shall be limited to 60C. Personnel
protection measures shall be applied to all components that may present a
safety hazard. This shall apply to components in-and outside the enclosure
where surface temperature can exceed 60C and that are accessible to
personnel.
The enclosures shall be equipped with all necessary safety systems, including
gas detection, fire monitoring and extinguishing system using CO2. Operable
louvers with spring closures and pressure-driven trips shall be provided for
each enclosure opening other than doors. Enclosure penetrations shall be
properly flashed and sealed to prevent Carbon Dioxide leakage.
Each turbine enclosure shall be furnished with a minimum of three light
fixtures suitable for the area classification. Light switches and junction boxes
shall be located outside the enclosure and shall be suitable for the area
classification.
The enclosure shall be equipped with a CO2 fire suppression system as
specified in the next section below.
7.5
Fire Suppression Systems

Unless otherwise specified the enclosures shall have CO2 system installed per
NFPA. Only pre-engineered systems utilizing certified components (UL listed)
and that have been previously tested and approved for gas turbine
enclosures, of equal or larger volume by an internationally recognized third
party fire system testing laboratory (e.g Factory Mutual) shall be acceptable.
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The fire suppression system shall provide a reserve of fluids equal in volume
to the amount required per NFPA and shall be used for back-up. The system
shall be activated automatically on detection of a fire in the package enclosure
and with a manual activation system provided at the package and the cabinet
(without the need to open the cabinet door). Failure to discharge the main
system shall automatically result in discharge of the reserve system.
The system cabinet shall be fabricated from stainless steel. Clear instruction
signs shall be fitted in the cabinet to ensure correct operation of the system.
Facilities shall be provided to enable regular function testing of the system
without discharging the water into the enclosure.
Nozzle covers shall be fitted to all spray nozzles to prevent blockage from
corrosion deposits in a marine environment. The nozzle covers shall be
attached by a stainless steel chain (or equivalent) to prevent loss of covers
following discharge.
All nozzles shall be located in the enclosure per the manufacturer's
recommendation and shall be positioned to ensure CO2 spray pattern is
uninterrupted and does not directly impinge on adjacent enclosure equipment
or mounting supports.
A pressure/leak test of the complete system shall be carried out by the
CONTRACTOR, at the design operating pressure as a minimum, to ensure the
system is free of leaks prior to a final discharge test.
7.6
Turbine Wash Package

Trolley cart with manufacturers standard -mounted with gas turbine washing
system shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR.
7.7
Load Gear
The design and rating of the gear units shall be in accordance API Standard
613, "Special- Purpose Gear Units For Petroleum, Chemical and Gas Industry
Services", except as modified by this specification.
Thrust bearings shall be selected such that the maximum compressor load
does not exceed 50% of the bearing manufacturers published rating at the
most adverse operating point, including start-up.
Removable inspection covers shall be provided in the gear casings for direct
visual inspection of the full face width of the gears.
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7.8
Couplings and Coupling Guards

Couplings shall be designed in accordance with API-671, Special Purpose
Couplings For Refinery Services except as modified by this specification.
(API-671, 2.1.1.7)The maximum continuous coupling operating torque load at
the ISO gas turbine rating shall be limited to 80 percent of the coupling
manufacturers published rating.
CONTRACTOR shall supply a matched set of plug and ring gages for each
different tapered bore for the hydraulically fated coupling hubs used.
For diaphragm couplings, the axial natural frequency of each coupling shall be
at least 20 percent away from equipment system excitation frequencies.
If practical, the hydraulic tooling supplied for coupling hub installation and
removal shall also have the appropriate fittings to remove any hydraulic fitted
thrust discs for the compressor, gear, or power turbine.
The coupling guards shall be sufficiently rigid to withstand application of 1500
N force laterally at mid-span during compressor operation without causing
coupling rub and without permanent deformation. Material of construction
shall be brass.
7.9
Lube Oil Systems

Each lube oil system shall be designed per API-614, except as modified by this
specification.
A lubricating oil system shall be provided complete with reservoir integral with
the skid such as pumps, dual filters, flame arresters for vent line, run down
tank (if required), instrumentation and/or controls for turbine/ compressor
train.
Provisions for bypassing bearings for oil flush shall be provided. This includes
all jumper pipes and/or temporary hoses. A document detailing the
recommended system flushing configuration, flushing procedure and
acceptance criteria shall be provided as part of the CONTRACTORs
documentation.
With the exception of transmitter sensing lines, no portion of the oil system
shall contain stagnant oil during operation.
The main oil pump shall be equipment shaft driven; the stand-by lube oil
pumps shall be A.C. motor driven. An emergency oil pump sufficient for
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equipment run-down to standstill and for bearing cool-down shall be provided.
The back up DC oil pump and its control panel shall be provided.
A set of two oil filters with on-line change-over shall be provided. Filter drain
and vent valves shall be connected to suitable disposal points. Valved oil
sampling points shall be supplied downstream of the lube oil filters.
Lube oil air cooler be applicable to marine environment including Three-way
temperature control valve shall be provided.
All oil piping shall be butt-welded seamless 316L stainless steel and all fittings
shall be welded Screwed or socked welded connections shall not be permitted
on the oil side. Seal welding shall not be permitted. Valve trim shall be 316L
stainless steel.
As a minimum, all surfaces in contact with the lube oil shall have 316 stainless
steel overlay.
Each mineral lube oil reservoir shall be fitted with a 500 mm wide top access.
oil demister shall be provided.
Each system reservoir shall be provided with flanged vent connection(s) sized
per the requirements of API-614.
Each vent shall be provided with a flanged connection, and a properly sized oil
demister device attached to remove any traces of oil mist from the vent air.
The oil reservoirs shall be equipped with electric tank heaters. Heaters shall be
designed for heating oil from the specified minimum site ambient temperature
to required start-up temperature in 2 hours.
Stainless steel 316L weld neck flanges for the piping shall be mandatory. All
lube oil supply and drain piping shall be 316L stainless steel.
All lube oil piping shall be SS316L material. In pressurized service at or over
60 C SS316 class steel cannot be used if exposed to atmosphere.
Tubing in pressurized service at or over 60 C shall be made of Alloy 28.
7.10
Pressure Vessels
Pressure vessels shall be designed, fabricated, inspected, tested, and code
stamped in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1, of the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, latest edition.
Pipe connections may be utilized for inspection of vessels less than 0.9 meter
in diameter. For larger vessels, a 600 mm minimum diameter personal access
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opening shall be provided. All such access covers weighing over 25 kg shall be
equipped with hinges or davits.
All connections to vessels shall be flanged. Minimum connection size shall be
2-inch diameter.
CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install all internals required for the vessels.
Internal steel materials shall be compatible with the shell steel.
Welding, quality control, inspection, and testing shall all be in accordance with
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, latest edition,
CONTRACTOR shall furnish drawings of all vessels, including internal details,
as well as vessel calculations and detailed specifications.
7.11
Fuel Gas System Requirements

A on skid natural gas ELECTRICAL FUEL MODULE shall be provided for the gas
turbines. This system shall include fuel-gas filter and the fuel gas control
valves, Flow meter... All components of the fuel systems shall be fully
accessible for maintenance and shall be made from 316L SS material.
The system start-up sequence shall include automatic draining of any
condensate from skid fuel gas filter, which shall close after draining of the
liquid if any.
8.
CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR
8.1
General
The compressor shall be designed per API-617 last edition except as modified
by the following requirements:
High efficiency compressor to reduce required power and fuel

consumption.
Reduce space, footprint, number of dry gas seals.
Modular bundle concept for ease of maintenance includes the complete

compressor internal assembly: rotor, statics, heads, gas seals, bearing
housings.
An off take for seal gas will be taken from discharge stream.
An Anti-surge Control System is required with a separate anti-surge

valves for each compressor stage.
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Compressor flow control system (speed variation, recycle) shall enable

to operate the compressor train in all cases of data sheets.
Seal gas conditioning skid including heater, filter, control valves, heater
controllershall be supplied by CONTRACTOR.
The following curves shall be submitted during the design period for each
compressor section.
Inlet flow versus polytropic head for each section
Inlet flow versus polytropic efficiency for each section
Inlet flow versus discharge pressure for each section. This shall consist of
a set of plots with suction pressures between minimum and maximum
Inlet flow versus absorbed power for each section (plotted below each
compressor map)
Head coefficient versus flow coefficient for each section
Polytropic efficiency versus flow coefficient for each section
Overall curves of delivered standard flow versus discharge pressure for

an array of suction pressures with delivered standard flow versus power
in kW.
Amount of gas leakage through the balance piston.
CONTRACTOR to confirm the requirement for a hot bypass in the detail phase
of the project.
8.2
Casing
The Centrifugal Compressors shall be a self contained, completely integrated
prime mover of single-shaft, multi-stage compression stage, vertically split
barrel-type designed machine per API Std. 617, Data Sheets and this
specification.
Casing drain connections shall be equipped with flanged block valves located
upstream of a drain manifold supported on the skid. The manifold exit shall
terminate at skid edge.
(API-617, 2.3.2.2.7) Non standard flanges shall not be used without specific
approval from CLIENT.
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(API-617, 2.3.2.3.4) All auxiliary connections shall be flanged and not below
1 NPS. The connections shall be butt welded and flanged or machined and
studded.
All orifice plates shall be provided with the tag numbers and details engraved
on their handles.
It is preferred that the compressed gas temperature of any compressor stage
shall not exceed 150C. Temperatures exceeding 150C will be permitted if
the CONTRACTOR can provide good reason for exceeding the limit and can
demonstrate the adequacy of the equipment and seals supplied when
operating at the higher temperature.
Orifice flanges with pressure tap shall be installed at a suitable point on the
balance line for a flow measuring device.
(API 617, 2.2.4.1) CONTRACTOR shall submit all the welding procedure for
CLIENT review.
Auxiliary connection including instrumentation taps shall not be located on the
compressor nozzles.
The CONTRACTOR shall take precautions in the selection of materials,
manufacturing procedures and heat treatment to prevent corrosion.
The cylinder casing maximum allowable working pressure shall exceed rated
discharge pressure by at least 15%. CONTRACTOR shall include considerable
corrosion allowance in the Tender.
The proposed material for compressor casings shall be suitable for the gas
composition and Operating conditions specified in the process gas data sheet.
The inner casing (bundle) of barrel type compressors shall not be drilled for
draining or flushing connections.
8.3
Shaft and Impellers

(API 617, 2.5.10.1) The impellers shall be of closed type and shall be
constructed using forgings and shall be welded or milled and welded using
continuous full penetration welds.
Each impeller shall be statically and dynamically balanced and over speed
tested at the manufacturers works before assembly. The remaining unbalance
shall be in accordance with equivalent code and standard subject to the
CLIENTs approval. After the impeller is mounted to the shaft it shall be
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dynamically re-balance. All relevant test records shall be provided to the
CLIENT.
Shaft sleeves for critical area (e.g. impeller seating area) shall be provided.
The sleeves shall be stainless steel suitably hardened for wear resistance and
sealed to the shaft.
(API-617, 2.5.5) Thrust disks shall be replaceable and mounted on the shaft
with a hydraulic fit.
(API-617, 2.6.8) Thrust disc shall be individually balanced.
Where applicable, the CONTRACTOR shall perform hardness check on at least
one heat affected zone and unaffected zone for each impeller after heat
treatment and the results shall be recorded.
The thrust balancing line shall be sized to handle balance piston labyrinth gas
leakage with at least three times the initial labyrinth clearance without
exceeding the load rating of the thrust bearing.
Impellers, diaphragms and guide vanes shall be selected to optimize efficiency
under the full range of operating conditions. Riveted impellers are not
acceptable. Provision shall be made for Baroscopic inspection of impellers.
Renewable shaft sleeves for critical area such as impeller bores shall be
provided. The sleeves shall be stainless steel suitably hardened for wear
resistance and sealed to prevent leakage between the shaft and sleeve.
Impellers that can be used in a "restaged" rotor are easily salvaged and
downtime is minimized. Reusing old impellers, instead of purchasing new ones
to match new operating conditions, enhances the economic feasibility of
restaging to maintain optimum compressor performance and the lowest
possible operating costs.
8.4
Bearings
(API-617, 2.7.3.4) Thrust bearings shall be selected such that the maximum
compressor load does not exceed 50% of the bearing manufacturers
published rating at the most adverse operating point, including start-up. The
design of thrust and journal bearings shall be in accordance with the
requirements given in API 617. Thrust and journal bearings shall be of the
leading edge groove (LEG), tilt pad type.
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(API-617, 2.7.4.1) Bearing housings shall be isolated from the seal chamber
by an air space, and shall be fitted with a suitable sealing device to keep lube
oil from reaching the seal chamber.
Thrust and journal bearings shall be fitted with RTDs to detect surface
temperatures during compressor operation. Each journal bearing shall be
fitted with at least two embedded RTDs. Each thrust bearing shall be fitted
with at least two RTD's on the active side of the bearing and two RTD's on the
inactive side of the bearing. RTDs shall be located in the area of minimum oil
film thickness. They shall be embedded in the steel backing close to the
Babbitt interface. Thrust proximity sensors shall be provided
The CONTRACTOR shall supply to the CLIENT a graphic display of speed
against load capacity showing boundaries defined by the criteria below:
The minimum oil film thickness for continuous operation
The maximum bearing lining temperature for continuous operation
The fatigue or mechanical limit for the bearing or its lining material
Bearing metal temperature rise for hydrodynamic radial and thrust bearings
(using RTDs) shall not exceed 100C at specified operating conditions with a
maximum inlet oil temperature of 50C. CONTRACTOR shall provide bearing
temperature alarm and shutdown limits on the datasheets.
Bearing housings shall be non-pressurized, isolated from the seal chamber by
an air space, and shall be fitted with aluminum alloy labyrinths or other
suitable seals to separate it from the seal chamber and keep lube oil from
reaching the seal chamber.
All bearing housings shall be provided with adequate oil seals to prevent lube
oil leakage into the coupling guards of non-lubricated couplings. Bearing oil
seals shall be at least double labyrinth with a slinger and an oil return drain
between labyrinth sections.
8.5
Shaft Seals
Terminology:
Seal gas: Gas injected immediately upstream of the PRIMARY seal

(between the seal and inboard labyrinth).
Buffer gas: Gas injected immediately upstream of the SECONDARY seal

(between the Secondary seal and intermediate labyrinth).
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Separation gas: Air injected between barrier seal.
The Dry Gas Sealing System shall comprise of tandem seal cartridges, a gas
seal control panel including duplex coalescing filter, heater, control valve
The gas seal control system shall enable to control and monitoring dry gas
seals, separation seal performance on site and in the control room. Alarm, trip
setting incorporated into PLC logic enable to protect compressors from seals
failures. Design of the control panel shall have three main functions:
Filtration/heating and coalescing of seal gas as well as separation

(buffer) air supply.
Regulation of seal gas pressure and differential pressure monitoring of

seal gas and Separation (buffer) air supply.
Monitoring/protection of seal-gas leakage.
The seal gas supply shall be sized to provide sufficient flow to prevent
contaminants from entering the primary seal chamber with an inner labyrinth
clearance enlarged to at least three times its initial size. CONTRACTOR shall
specify seal gas flow rates at three times new labyrinth clearances.
A source selection system shall be incorporated into the module to switch the
seal gas feed to the appropriate source during shut-down and start-up without
the need for operator interference. Apart from the internal supply from the
compressor discharge, seal gas shall be made available by the CLIENT as
alternative seal gas sources.
The seal gas module shall be designed to remove all particles and liquids up to
1 micron from the specified seal gas supply that could result in premature
seal failures. This shall include ensuring there is no potential for liquids to
condense at the seal faces during all operating conditions (including start-up
and shutdown condition).
Piping for continuous seal gas injection shall include a single Y-type strainer
with 100 mesh screen upstream of the fine filters, the system shall also
include an automatic differential pressure controller and low pressure alarm
and seal gas pressure gauge.
Piping and components exposed to seal gas downstream of the strainer shall
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Pressurized Seal Gas piping not covered by an enclosure and at or over 60C
at any time of operation shall be duplex SS or other SS not prone to chloride
induced cracking. Tubing in such service shall be Alloy 28
Although the secondary (outboard) seal in the tandem set shall only be used
as an emergency backup to allow an orderly shutdown if the primary seal
fails, it shall be identical to the primary seal in rating and design of the
internals.
(API 617, 2.8.4.1) The bearing separation seal shall be replaceable without
having to remove or disturb the dry gas seal cartridge.
(API-617, 2.8.4.1) The seal cartridge shall include a drain passage between
the separation seal and the secondary dry gas seal.
CONTRACTOR to advise the minimum and maximum Instrument Air demand
for the separation seals
An alarm shall be initiated in case that:
The pressure downstream of the separation seal increases to a degree

that the differential pressure between the separation air supply and the
downstream vent reduces below a predetermined level as recommended
by the CONTRACTOR.
The separation air pressure is lost during operation.
The separation air pressure is lost when the compressor is in stand still,
the lube oil flow to the bearings shall be stopped. A permissive to start
shall be provided for starting the lube oil pump.
The dry gas seal rotating elements shall be component balanced and
assembly checked. Balancing record shall be included in the compressor
documentation.
(API-617, 2.8.4.4) The seal assembly housings shall be clearly marked on the
outside of the cartridge with location description, or an arrow indicating the
direction of rotation of the seal elements.
The seals shall be suitable for operation without buffer gas.
The sealing components (o-rings, lip seals, etc.) belonging to the seal
cartridges shall withstand unlimited depressurization rate.
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8.6
Rotor Dynamics
(API-617, 2.6) A Campbell interference diagram indicating all significant
natural frequencies of components shall be provided.
The rotor shall be designed to withstand all stresses resulting to compressor
rotor impellers conversion from mechanical energy to gaseous energy without
taking any permanent set or strain, and shall be designed to safely withstand
120 % of rated speed.
A complete lateral and torsion response analysis report for each component
and the train shall be required and shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR to
the CLIENT for review and approval in sufficient time to allow manufacturing
design changes to be made if necessary.
The CONTRACTOR shall have the response analysis carried out by an
independent CLIENT or institution in cases where the maximum operating
speed reaches or exceeds 1.9 times first critical speed of any component or
the complete train.
When Level II stability analysis is required per API 617 then the CONTRACTOR
shall provide a stability analysis considering all sources of cross coupling. This
shall include the cross coupling effects of the bearings, oil and gas type seals,
and labyrinths at the most severe operating conditions.
The CONTRACTOR of compressors with back-to-back arranged compression
sections shall not take damping effect of the intermediate labyrinth in account
in their lateral response analysis.
Any manufacturing error bearing the potential for negatively influencing the
dynamic rotor response shell require a re-run of the rotor response analysis in
whole or partially as the case may be or the rejection of the affected
component.
The compressor stator and rotor blade shall be suitably treated by coatings or
be of a suitable material to resist erosion and corrosion.
There shall be no critical speed within the range of 20 % above or 20 %
below the normal running speed of any shaft. The CONTRACTOR shall state
the minimum factor of safety (based on 1 percent proof stress) existing in the
rotor disc or discs.
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9.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL.

The area in which the Gas Turbine Compressor Package is designated as
hazardous Zone 2 Area. All equipment installed within the module shall be
suitable for a Zone 2 Gas Group IIA, Temperature Class T3 Hazardous Area.
However, in order to permit interchange of instrument, a zone 1, gas group
IIB and temperature rating T6 certification shall be generally specified.
Electrical equipment supplied outdoors shall be protected to IP 56, while IP 42
protection shall be specified for equipment installed indoors (Switchgear
room).
The CONTRACTOR shall provide appropriately certified stainless steel
interfacing junction boxes for all power and control signals on each separate
equipment for GTC. Separate junction boxes shall be provided for power,
shut-down, fire and gas, control and I.S. circuit.
The CLIENT will provide Motor Control Centres (MCCs) panel for the GTC
motors and heaters. MCC panel will directly connect with 380Vac, 3 phase
busbar system in the LV Switchgear Room.
For motors controlled through CLIENT supplied starters mounted in the MCC,
a 220Vac/24V DC interposing relay shall be installed in the MCC cubicle. Motor
operating status will be provided via modbus or TCP/IP link in the motor
starter to CLIENTS SSD.
Electric motors shall be of the 3-phase, 50Hz cage induction, totally enclosed,
fan-cooled type and rated to start and accelerate the load with 80% voltage at
their terminals.
For EExd motors/enclosures, all cable gland entries shall be provided. A valid
Ex certificate shall be supplied for each Ex certified item (motor, enclosure,
junction box, cable gland, etc.)
All junction boxes shall be provided with 20% spare terminals so that all spare
cores of incoming cables can be terminated.
Separately installed equipments shall be suitably earthed by connection to the
platform deck via two earth M10 screwed bosses positioned on diagonally
opposite corners of the equipments.
Nameplates of electrical equipment shall be carried electrical classification
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Electrical power will be provided by the CLIENT at 380V AC, 3-phase / 220V
AC, 1-phase, 50Hz, neutral solidly earthed at source for lighting and small
power and 220V AC (UPS), 1-phase, 50Hz neutral earthed for UCP.
Motor control switchboard (MCC) for Gas Compressor Package (Optional)
All AC electric motors, such as lube oil pumps, turbine enclosure ventilating
fans, etc., shall be rated 380 volts AC, 3-phase, 50 Hz. All motors shall
conform to relevant IEC standards.
CONTRACTOR shall provide lighting fixtures for inside the gas turbine
enclosure and inlet air filter. A battery pack that will allow the fixture to
continue to operate after a power outage for approximately 90 minutes shall
be supplied in the fixture.
Power and control wiring within the GTC package shall be in accordance with
BS 7671 IEE Wiring regulations 17th edition, and Specification for Electrical
Requirement for Packaged Equipment.
Solenoid coils furnished by CONTRACTOR shall be rated 24 VDC unless
otherwise specified.
Motors, switches, etc. shall receive full tropical treatment for operation in
humid, salt-laden environment, including fungus-proofing for the interior
surfaces.
Shutdown and alarm circuits shall be normally energized. Electrical power for
alarm and shutdown purposes shall be connected to separate branch circuits
for connection to CLIENTS SSD.
A maximum of two (2) conductors per terminal shall be permitted and shall
not violate the Ex requirement. 10% spare terminals must be allowed on all
terminal strips.
Cable glands shall be dual certified explosion proof Exd and Exe type
nickel plated brass with ISO threads, as manufactured by Hawke or
equivalent.
Grounding cables shall be installed from each skid mounted equipment to the
package GTC steel frame unless it is directly welded to the GTC. Two
grounding bosses, M10, welded to the skid shall be provided.
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10.
TECHNICAL
CONTROL
10.1
General
REQUIREMENTS
FOR
INSTRUMENTATION
AND
This section defines the minimum requirements for the design and integration,
testing of the package instrumentation, control and automation system.
It shall be the responsibility of the package CONTRACTORs to advise the
CLIENT should conflicts exist with the CLIENTS requirements and the safe
and correct operation of the CONTRACTORs turbine/compressor package and
CONTRACTOR provided auxiliary packages.
The packages controls systems which reside in the Unit Control Panel shall be
interfaced with the plant SSD, PCS, SCADA systems via Modbus or Ethernet IP
network.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for interface and collaboration with the
SCADA system existing to implement all necessary monitoring functions
associated with the compressor package. The control functions for the
production process and utilities should be achievable from the Control Room
(CR) via the PCS, SSD system located in CR.
Direct operator interaction with the UCP located in CR shall be local start-up,
control, maintenance and commissioning. All monitoring functions, including
alarm handling, shall be performed via the UCP and SCADA system.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide all the field devices on the GTC. These field
devices shall be provided in accordance with the approved project data sheets
and specifications, which the CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit for
approval by the CLIENT. The field devices shall be installed and wired to skidedge junction boxes by the CONTRACTOR, ready to be connected to the CR
by means of multi-core cables.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to review selection of the special
cables used for machine protection system etc. between skid and UCP. The
CLIENT shall supply of all these skid-to-UCP special cables.
The Instrument Control & automation equipment and systems for the package
shall be designed and installed in accordance with the documents, drawings,
standards. Field devices shall be selected in accordance with List of Approved
Instrument CONTRACTORs & Equipment.
The CONTRACTOR shall participate in CLIENTS Hazop and Risk Assessment.
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CONTRACTOR shall provide SIL Classification, verification and Safety
requirement specification (SRS).
10.2
Unit Control Panel

The UCP shall include PLC based, Anti-Surge system, Capacity Control system
and Machine Monitoring System complete with hardwired indicators,
hardwired switches for starting, emergency s/d pushbutton, hardwired alarms,
UCP-HMI etc.
The PLC based system functions shall include controls, sequential start-up/
shutdown, safeguarding functions and protection and fire / gas detection and
protection. The PLC system hardware and software shall be SIL 2 certified (as
per IEC 61508/61511) or equal. It shall include dual redundant power supply
modules as a minimum.
The Control system shall include anti-surge control, capacity/performance
control. Any Diagnostic software shall be installed on a PC based system.
The UCP shall include Machinery Monitory System (MMS) and shall be
integrated into the PLC for machine condition monitoring and protection. The
MMS shall be supplied with interface facility.
The following spare capacity shall be provided as a minimum:
Networks and Communication Capacity: 40%
Installed I/O (per I/O type and per system): 20%
Processor Capacity for each part of the system: 30%
Operator Interface Capacity for each part of the system: 20%
Available physical space inside UCP (per system and per location): 20%
Power Supply Capacity: 30%
Field Cables, Junction Box size, UCP size, UCP termination spare, PLC I/O
cards, Channels and Rack Space: 20%
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for implementing all the control logics
in the PLC system. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, to the CLIENT, detailed
logic diagrams with written descriptions for all turbine control functions. In
addition, the CONTRACTOR shall provide detailed Cause and Effect Diagrams
(CED) depicting the operation of the turbine/compressor control system.
The Fire and Gas control functions for the turbine enclosure shall be included
in CONTRACTORs scope. Appropriate logic within CONTRACTORs UCP PLCs
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shall be implemented to undertake necessary control and shutdown actions in
the event of fire or gas detection. Inputs into CONTRACTORs UCP PLC from
CLIENTS SSD/FGS system will be digital (voltage free contact). CONTRACTOR
shall specify his input requirements for SSD / FGS control.
CONTRACTOR should supply a Compressor Performance Monitoring and
Turbine Performance Monitoring, each of these performances monitoring
system shall be implemented on HMI in UCP.
The UCP HMI shall have graphics as required by the CONTRACTOR for the
control and monitoring of the compressor/turbine unit. The UCP HMI
communicate with PLC via Ethernet or Control Net.
Remote access from Desktop computer to the UCP PLC via the Manufacturers
dedicated card shall be provided by CONTRACTOR with respective software
and license to allow the CLIENT staff remote troubleshoot and performance
optimization activities. CONTRACTOR shall collaborate with The CLIENT to
provide this communications tie-in on the platform. This remote access
feature will not be left active by the CLIENT on a regular basis. Password
protection is also required. Remote modifications to logic or system set points
will not be allowed, these must be made on location and follow CLIENT
management of change procedures. A time based Auto log off facility shall
also be incorporated.
CONTRACTOR shall provide a laptop PC for programming and maintenance of
UCP, complete with all required software, hardware and all accessories
inclusive of cables, adapters, carrying case, etc to permit up-loading and
down-loading of data and programs to the UCP PLC. The Laptop shall be of
ultra-light weight, and be provided with Core 2 Duo Intel microprocessor as
minimum, OS-Windows XP Professional latest version or later OS-Window, 15
inch monitor, CD combo drive. All software shall be provided with evergreen
licenses.
10.3
Field Instruments
Field devices shall be sized, selected, tested and furnished by CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR furnished devices shall include: anti-surge control valve,
temperature transmitter, pressure transmitter, flow transmitter...
Dedicated anti-surge systems shall be provided. The anti-surge valve(s) shall
be sized to meet the flow rate and opening speed to achieve surge protection.
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10.4
Other Compressor Instruments
10.4.1 Vibration and Axial Displacement Monitoring

Compression unit shall be equipped with a vibration monitoring system which
complies with API-670. The monitoring units shall be located on the package
UCP. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all probes, conduit, and wiring to the
skid mounted junction boxes. Attenuation for passing through critical speeds
on start-up/shutdown shall be provided if required.
Vibration probes, Proximitor probes and proximitor drivers shall be fully
compatible with Bently-Nevada Vibration monitoring system. Configuration
software licenses shall be provided to CLIENTS Document Control Manager as
part of CONTRACTOR documentation.
10.4.2 Bearing Temperature Monitoring
In general, bearing temperature shall be measured at the points which are
under maximum loading.
Sensor shall be three wires RTD element of platinum having 100 ohms
resistance at 0 deg C.
Temperature Monitoring shall be on UCP-HMI.
10.4.3 Speed Instruments
All speed instruments shall be supplied as per CONTRACTORs standard.
General philosophy is that key phasors are provided on each shaft that rotates
at different speed. Key phasor system shall be provided by CONTRACTOR for
performing analysis of vibration signals. CONTRACTOR shall provide necessary
reference on the shaft to determine one-per-turn occurrence.
10.4.4 Anti - Surge Control System
CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for the complete design of Anti
surge/performance control system (ASC) including selection of type of flow
element and controller Algorithm. CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the
performance of machine with the offered ASC system. Wherever required,
ASC system shall be designed in such a way that it is capable of correcting the
compressor operating point so as to avoid surge while minimizing
recirculation.
Suitable anti-surge recycle valves and associated controllers shall be provided
in line with the arrangement shown on the process flow diagrams. The valve
selection shall be selected by the CONTRACTOR of the Anti-Surge System.
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The anti-surge control system shall include anti-surge and emergency antisurge controllers for each recycle valve. The ASC shall be a dedicated single
loop controller on proprietary Hardware Platform or single/multi loop
controllers of common hardware platform such as PLC.
Features of the anti-surge protection system shall include:
High integrity, fast acting system that provides accurate and rapid;
Opening of anti-surge control valves that fail in the fully open position;
Facility for adjusting the surge control line settings;
Anti-surge and emergency surge detection instrumentation.
The anti-surge control system shall be located within the UCP. Operator shall
be able to interface with the surge controller from UCP. A list of surge
monitoring and trending options shall be included in the bid submission.
CONTRACTOR of the Anti-Surge System shall issue the parameters and
equations required to program the surge controllers. The programming and
surge control line equations shall initially be done on the expected surge line
curve issued and later reissued per the field test results.
All Anti surge controller connected transmitters shall provide the speed of
response necessary for anti-surge control function.
The CONTRACTOR shall establish the compressor recycle rate based on the
performance curves and size anti-surge valves to cater for surge control,
startup, zero inlet flow, and any other operating conditions stated detailed in
the equipment datasheets.
10.4.5 Peformance Control
Master control function that will automatically control the speed.
10.5
Interface With Plant PCS/SSD/FGS
10.5.1 PCS
Signals required by the UCP for compressor control purposes shall be hard
wired directly to the UCP by CLIENT.
CONTRACTOR shall provide interface of CONTRACTORs package PLC to
SCADA via redundant Modbus protocol or Ether Net IP for remote status
monitoring at SCADA console. CONTRACTOR shall provide PLC memory map,
node address and other configuration details as required for configuration of
this interface by CONTRACTOR.
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10.5.2 SSD
SSD will provide hardwired permissive signals for control of
suction/discharge/Level shutdown valves, blow down valves and compressor
start-up. Signals which are used for compressor shutdown shall also be
hardwired directly to the UCP.
Suction/discharge/pressurization valves are controlled by both SSD and UCP.
CONTRACTORs package shall receive the hard wired signals as powered
Digital Outputs (24 VDC signals) from Platform SSD system. These signals
shall be identified during detail engineering.
CONTRACTOR shall install high reliability interposing relays in their cabinet to
isolate SSD power supply from its own power supply.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the field devices selected and installed for
each loop fulfill the required Safety Integrity Level (SIL) in terms of the level
of certification carried by the device and the configuration. Furthermore, it
shall be ensured that the classified SIL level can be met without requiring
proof-testing more frequently than during planned maintenance shutdowns.
The CONTRACTOR shall also provide the necessary MTBF and reliability
numbers as per IEC 61508/61511 and shall include the same in the
CONTRACTOR developed Safety Requirement Specification (SRS).
10.5.3 FGS
All areas outside the compressor skid will be monitored by CLIENTS FGS. All
areas within the compressor skid shall be protected by CONTRACTORS FGS
controller installed in UCP unit.
Minimum three IR hydrocarbon type detectors shall be provided by
CONTRACTOR for each of the following locations:
Air Intake
Enclosure itself
Enclosure Vent
Four flame (UV) and Four heat detectors inside the turbine enclosure
CONTRACTOR shall provide necessary warning audible and visual alarm.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and install a fire and gas detection system
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit F&G field devices specifications and
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data sheets for approval by the CLIENT.
CONTRACTOR shall install interposing relays, if required, in their cabinets to
provide interfacing digital signals. High integrity relays shall be installed per
hazardous area classification. CONTRACTOR shall make provision for installing
End of Line (EOL) devices for line monitoring of loops by FGS.
10.5.4 Alarms and Shutdowns
CONTRACTOR shall supply the following instruments together with the
associated alarm and shutdown signals in the UCP or local mounted
indicators:
11.
Alarm
IL
Indication Local Mounted
HMI
Unit Control Panel (UCP) HMI
Trip (Shutdown) and Alarm
RTD/TC
Resistance Temperature Detector/Thermo couple
Control
SP
Start-up Permissive
PIPING
All piping shall be designed per ASME B31.3 and other relative standards.
Atmospheric or pressurized drain lines shall slope continuously at 42 mm per
meter minimum downward in the direction of flow.
All CONTRACTOR connections to be joined off skid piping shall have a
tolerance of 6mm maximum in any direction. For compressor nozzle
connections, the tolerance shall be limited to 3mm. Basis of measurement
shall be a datum line on CONTRACTORs outline drawings.
Piping and tubing shall be securely fastened to minimize vibration and prevent
breakage during shipment and operation. A suitable backing material shall be
employed at points where piping or tubing is clamped to minimize wear.
CONTRACTOR shall advise the permissible piping forces and moments on
compressor nozzles.
All the interface connection 1 and below shall be suitable for matching with
Swagelok type tubing fittings except hydrocarbon service. All nozzles for
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The fuel gas piping maximum design pressure shall be 45 barg at 150C.
All piping within Gas turbine CONTRACTORs scope shall be schedule 40 for
sizes 2 and above and schedule 80 for sizes 1 and smaller. All pressure
containing piping shall be hydro tested.
All small bore piping and tubing shall be sufficiently supported and protected
against damage when stepped on during maintenance and repair activities.
Tubing shall be ANSI 316L stainless steel material. For systems in pressurized
service at or over 60C 316 class steel cannot be used if exposed to
atmosphere and Alloy 28 shall be used instead.
12.
UTILITIES & TIE-INS
12.1
Utilities
Cooling water is not available as utility and the package shall be provided with
self sufficient cooling water system for Engine & Compressor, as required,
with makeup tank.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the makeup water system comprising of but not
to limited to GRP tank and treated water supply. The makeup water
availability should be around one (01) month.
12.2
Tie-Ins
All customer interface connections (i.e. Gas Inlet & Gas Outlet) shall be
brought out to the package edge. Gas inlet shall be terminated in nozzles with
isolation valves having flange connections and Gas outlet (priority panel outlet
connection) shall be terminated through high-pressure full flow ball valves
for SS tube connections.
As and where specified on the data sheets all vents (i.e. Relief valve, distance
piece, packing and starting air) shall be manifolded and terminated at skid
edge outside the enclosure and vented to safe height at package roof.
Silencer has to be provided in the starting air vent line.
All drains from different process equipments, distance piece and packing shall
be manifolded and terminated as single point for customer interface duly
flanged with isolation valve. Drains should be through a common header and
discharge to be allowed in a pit to avoid spillage around compressor package.
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13.
EQUIPMENT TAGGING AND NAMEPLATES

Each main item of equipment of the package (e.g. gas compressor, gearbox,
gas engine) shall have an easily visible nameplate. The following data shall be
clearly stamped or engraved on the name plate:
CONTRACTORs name
Serial number
Size, type and model (If applicable)
Rated capacity (If applicable)
Rated power (If applicable)
Lateral critical speeds up to and including the next lateral above

maximum allowable speed (if applicable)
Purchaser item number or other reference.
Maximum allowable working pressure (if applicable)
Minimum and maximum allowable working temperature (if applicable)
Minimum operating speed (if applicable)
Maximum continuous speed (if applicable)
Trip speed (if applicable)
Hydrostatic test pressure (if applicable)
14.
INSPECTION AND TESTING
14.1
General
The CONTRACTOR and their CONTRACTOR shall have an established and
documented Quality System in accordance with ISO 9001/9002. Final Quality
Plan and an Inspection and Test Plan shall be agreed upon with the CLIENT.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a test procedure for each activity for review and
comment by CLIENT at least 6 weeks prior to the tests commencing.
All internal manufacturing error report sheets shall be shown to the CLIENTs
representative at the occasion of his routine visit for confirmation of the
errors severity.
With the exception of MINOR errors, all manufacturing errors shall be brought
to the CLIENTs attention without delay. The CLIENT shall have the right to
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decide at own discretion whether his engineers will get involved in correcting
the error.
The CLIENT's inspector shall have the right to request additional inspection or
examination if required to ensure that the equipment complies with the
relevant Specification and Codes.
14.2
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

Testing shall be required for each MAJOR EQUIPMENT, namely Gas Turbine,
Gear Box, Compressor, Anti surge valves, Unit Control Panel, Lube Oil Cooler.
Testing shall be carried out at manufacturer facilities.
Testing shall be in accordance with the respective manufacturers standards
and project data sheets.
Performance run testing for compressor shall be carried out to a mutually
agreed standard with requirements set by API 617 and ASME PTC10.
Assembled rotating elements shall be multi-plane dynamically balanced in
accordance with API Standard 617.
Compressor casings shall be hydrostatically tested. A test period of two (2)
hours at stabile pressure and temperature is the minimum requirement.
Each impeller shall be subjected to an over-speed test of at least 115% of the
maximum continuous speed for a period of (3) minute. After each over speed
test, dye penetrant and / or magnetic particles testing shall be carried out.
Each compressor seal shall be subject to static, dynamic and over speed tests
prior to installation into the compressors.
Performance testing for the Gas Turbine shall be carried out to a mutually
agreed standard with requirements set by API 616 and ASME PTC22, as a
minimum.
The Unit Control Panel shall be tested before shipping. The various control
sequences and shut down logic shall be simulated and tested in accordance
with specified requirements.
Test of the electric motor and gearbox shall be conducted in accordance with
code and manufacturers standard.
Should the FAT reveal any faults or abnormal trends in equipment operation,
the CLIENT reserves the right to instruct the CONTRACTOR to carryout
remedial work and repeat the extended test.
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Test will be witnessed by CLIENT and/or appointed Third Party Inspector.
All test records, reports, certificates etc. will be maintained for all activities of
the project and record traceability is guaranteed and submitted by
CONTRACTOR to CLIENT after completion.
14.3
Quality Assurance
The CONTRACTOR is required to obtain a quality assurance to control project
during: Desiged/Engineering, Procurement of Material and Equipment,
Fabrication, Testing for MAJOR EQUIPMENT, transportation GTC.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide facilities and cooperate with CLIENT and
Inspectors during manufacturing, assembly and testing.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide a quality assurance as manufacturer
standard.
14.4
Certification
Unless specified otherwise in the project specifications and data sheets,
material certification shall be in accordance with the relevant code and
standard.
Material certification for components shall be minimum as follows:
Level 1, equivalent to BS EN 102043.2 for pressure retaining

components such as shell and head plate, forgings, nozzle neck pipe and
internals where the material grade is critical to the performance and life
of the equipment.
Level 2 equivalent to BS EN 10204 2.2 for non-critical and non-pressure

components such as supports (unless highly stressed), external clips,
platforms and ladders (where supplied).
CONTRACTOR shall obtain certification from Certifying Agent such as DNV,

ABS, Lloyd for entire package GTC for design verification and compliance of
the GTC. All costs for this certification shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR.
14.5
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and commissioning of the package shall be carried
out at offshore by CLIENT under supervision of CONTRACTORs personnel.
CONTRACTOR shall mobilize the personnel and equipment necessary for the
SAT.
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CONTRACTOR scope shall include pre-inspection, pre-test, recordings, reports
to demonstrate that the GTC meets the guaranteed performance.
CLIENT or its representatives, or both, will be present at the site and shall
approve the test results and sign the test records to indicate approval. If the
unit does not meet purchase order requirements, CONTRACTOR and/or his
CONTRACTOR shall correct the problems at no expenses to CLIENT.
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) shall include pre-run checks, performance test
of GTC. The performance test shall be conducted at least seventy two (72)
hours none stop running test at all operating conditions possible.
Site Acceptance Test (SAT) shall include, but not limited, the followings:
15.
Lube oil circuit flushing.
Alarm and shutdown functional checks.
Calibration of all set points of instruments and controls.
Control loops checks.
Noise tests.
Communication links checks.
Vibration tests.
Seal leakage rate measurement tests.
Full load Test run of the gas turbine compressors.
Fuel gas consumption.
Compressor/Turbine performance.
Anti-surge curve check.
Speed/pressure control check.
Dynamic behaviour of the speed/pressure control loop.
Electric motor function check.
PROTECTIVE COATING
External preparation, priming and painting offshore application shall only be
carried out after all pressure tests have been satisfactorily completed.
Protective coating of equipment including internal lining (if any) shall be done
after hydro test.
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CONTRACTORs Specification for Painting and Preservation of unpainted
machined surfaces shall apply, however, a CLIENT approved painting and
preservation system shall be used.
The surface preparation and coating application shall in accordance with the
offshore requirements considering high amount of salt laden moisture.
16.
SPECIAL TOOLS
CONTRACTOR shall provide one set of special tools for the erection,
installation and maintenance of the gas turbine, compressor. The set shall
include tools designed for removing the compressor bundle, tools for removal
and installation of all hydraulically fitted components.
Special tools required for installation and maintenance of the turbine,
compressor shall be detailed in the Installation, Operation and Maintenance
manuals.
17.
SPARE PARTS
All spares shall be common for EQUIPMENT of the GTC.
The CONTRACTOR shall supply inspection procedures and suggest inspection
intervals for spares removed from the crates in to a warehouse.
Spare parts shall be packaged for 12 months outdoor storage, and in a
warehouse thereafter.
17.1
Commissioning and start-up spare parts

CONTRACTOR shall provide commissioning and start-up spare parts.
The commissioning and start-up spare parts shall be itemized in the proposal
with priced.
The commissioning and start-up spare parts shall be packaged to the same
standard as the main equipment components, but shall be crated separately
from the main equipment.
17.2
Two years operation Spare parts (option)

CONTRACTOR shall provide a list of Spare parts for two years operation
according to his experience. As a minimum, the spare parts including gaskets,
O-RING, consumable parts (air filter, oil filter) for maintenance 2K, 4K, 8K.
The Spare parts for two years operation shall be itemized in the proposal and
their shelf life shall be identified.
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The Spare parts for two years operation shall be packaged to the same
standard as the main equipment, but shall be crated separately from the main
equipment.
17.3
Insurance Spare parts (option)

CONTRACTOR shall submit a separately proposal for insurance spare parts
shall be an option including.
Gas seal cartridge (01 set).
Bearing (01 set).
The insurance spare parts itemized in the proposal and their shelf life shall be
identified.
Insurance spares shall be crated separately from the main equipment and
from spare parts for two years operation.
18.
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

Provision for 12 months outdoor storage in tropical marine conditions shall be
provided.
CONTRACTOR shall provide full details on the preservation method and any
scheduled maintenance requirements during the year.
Shipping crates shall be constructed of wood and shall be suitably packed to
protect all items against damage during the shipment and storage.
Gas Turbine/Compressor shall be filled with inert gas (Nitrogen) before
shipment.
All machined surfaces shall be protected with an easily removable anticorrosion compound.
19.
DOCUMENTATION
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for providing all documentation in
accordance with the CONTRACTOR Data Requirements List (CMDR) supplied
by the CONTRACTOR:
Designed documentation
QA/QC documentation
AS BUILT Documentation
O&M Manuals
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Certification Dossiers
CONTRACTOR Data Book
CONTRACTORs Documentation shall be provided in hard copy, PDF, Native

files (01 original & 06 copies in English).
20.
TRAINING (OPTION)
CLIENTs Personnel shall be trained at manufacturers facility in all aspects of
the operation and maintenance of the equipment:
Maintenance/repair and trouble shooting of gas turbines
Maintenance/repair and trouble shooting of gas compressor
The CONTRACTOR shall provide details of training proposals to CLIENT.

21.
GUARANTEES
The compressors shall be guaranteed for head, capacity, and satisfactory
mechanical performance (including vibration levels) at all specified operating
points. It shall also be guaranteed for horsepower at the operating point
designated as guaranteed. The polytropic head and capacity shall be
guaranteed with no positive tolerance on the shaft horsepower.
The gas turbine shall be guaranteed for satisfactory mechanical performance
at all operating conditions specified on the data sheet and the range between
those points. The turbine performance guarantee point shall be the site-rated
power with no negative tolerance and site rated speed required by the
compressor guarantee point at the fuel rate quoted with no positive tolerance.
The CONTRACTOR shall warrant all material and workmanship for 24 months
from the day of signing of Acceptance Test Protocol.
The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the suitability of the materials of
construction for the duties required, even if the CLIENT has specified the type
and grade of material to be used.
The CONTRACTOR shall replace and install without cost to the CLIENT any
materials, supplies or equipment which fails under design conditions due to
defects in material or workmanship if the defect is observed within the
guarantee/warranty period.
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PETROVIETNAM DOMESTIC EXPLORATION

PRODUCTION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED

DAI HUNG GAS GATHERING PROJECT

DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN

SPECIFICATION FOR GAS TURBINE

Issued for Review

(VIETSOVPETRO JOINT VENTURE)

DAI HUNG GAS GATHERING PROJECT

DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN

SPECIFICATION FOR GAS TURBINE

DAI HUNG GAS GATHERING PROJECT

SPECIFICATION FOR GAS TURBINE

Issued For Review

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Project Overview ....................................................................................8

Purpose of Document .............................................................................9

Definitions and Abbreviations ..................................................................9

Codes and Standards............................................................................ 11

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 13

CONTRACTORS Responsibility .............................................................. 13

Operation and Design Life ..................................................................... 14

CONTRACTORs Exceptions ................................................................... 14

Weight Control ..................................................................................... 15

LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ..................................... 15

UTILITY DATA ...................................................................................... 16

Instrument air: .................................................................................... 16

Fuel gas .............................................................................................. 16

SCOPE OF WORK & SUPPLY ................................................................... 17

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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................... 19

Noise Level .......................................................................................... 24

GAS TURBINE ....................................................................................... 24

Turbine Air Inlet System ....................................................................... 25

Exhaust System ................................................................................... 26

Turbine Enclosure ................................................................................ 27

Fire Suppression Systems ..................................................................... 28

Turbine Wash Package ......................................................................... 29

Load Gear ........................................................................................... 29

Couplings and Coupling Guards ............................................................. 30

Lube Oil Systems ................................................................................. 30

Pressure Vessels .................................................................................. 31

Fuel Gas System Requirements ............................................................. 32

CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR ................................................................. 32

Shaft and Impellers .............................................................................. 34

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Shaft Seals .......................................................................................... 36

Rotor Dynamics ................................................................................... 39

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL. ....................................... 40

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL .... 42

Unit Control Panel ................................................................................ 43

Field Instruments ................................................................................. 44

Other Compressor Instruments ............................................................. 45

Interface With Plant PCS/SSD/FGS......................................................... 46

UTILITIES & TIE-INS ............................................................................. 49

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