Spec DCS

CONDENSATE FRACTIONATION PLANT & ASSOCIATED FACILITIES
CAPACITY 4000 BBL/DAY

AT RASHIDPUR, BAHUBOL, HABIGANJ, BANGLADESH
SYLHET GAS FIELDS LIMITED
SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM
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Contents
1.
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.
DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.
SCOPE...................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................... 7
5.
CONDITION OF SERVICE...................................................................................................................... 8
6.
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS.................................................................................................................... 8
6.1
General......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2
Vendors Responsibility................................................................................................................... 8
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SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE..................................................................................................................... 9
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CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 10
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8.1
Regulatory Controls..................................................................................................................... 10
8.2
Discrete Control........................................................................................................................... 11
8.3
Sequential Controls...................................................................................................................... 11
8.4
Non Controller Input................................................................................................................... 12
8.5
Control System Software.............................................................................................................. 12
DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING............................................................................................ 13

9.1
Generals...................................................................................................................................... 13
9.2
Alarms........................................................................................................................................ 13
9.3
Logs and Reports......................................................................................................................... 14
9.4
Historical Database...................................................................................................................... 14
PROCESS INTERFACE......................................................................................................................... 15
10.1
I/O Rack...................................................................................................................................... 15
10.2
I/O Cards.................................................................................................................................... 15
10.3
I/O Summary............................................................................................................................... 16
10.4
Noise Immunity Requirements..................................................................................................... 16
10.5
Cable Segregations....................................................................................................................... 17
10.6
Interface with Others Device........................................................................................................ 17
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OPERATOR INTERFACE AND DISPLAYS........................................................................................... 18

11.1
General....................................................................................................................................... 18
11.2
Operator Stations........................................................................................................................ 19
11.3
Engineering Station..................................................................................................................... 20
11.4
Control Stations Electronics......................................................................................................... 20
11.5
Keyboard and Security Feature................................................................................................... 21
11.6
Video Display............................................................................................................................... 22
11.7
Alarm and Event Printer............................................................................................................. 23
11.8
Screen Copier.............................................................................................................................. 24
11.9
Report Printer............................................................................................................................. 24
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM............................................................................................................... 24
12.1
Requirement................................................................................................................................ 24
12.2
Highway Redundancy.................................................................................................................. 25
12.3
Systems Capability...................................................................................................................... 25
12.4
Network Topology and Access methods........................................................................................ 25
12.5
System Loadings.......................................................................................................................... 26
12.6
Systems Response Time................................................................................................................ 26
POWER SUPPLIES................................................................................................................................ 27
13.1
General....................................................................................................................................... 27
13.2
Power Supply Tolerance Limit..................................................................................................... 27
13.3
Power Distribution Information Required with Quotation............................................................27
13.4
Fault Discrimination................................................................................................................... 27
13.5
Power Supplies............................................................................................................................ 27
13.6
System Grounding....................................................................................................................... 28
SYSTEM SECURITY AND RELIABILITY............................................................................................ 29

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General....................................................................................................................................... 29
14.2
Basic Reliability........................................................................................................................... 30
14.3
Operator Security........................................................................................................................ 30
14.4
Regulatory control Reliability...................................................................................................... 30
14.5
Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................. 31
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System Software and Database Back up.......................................................................................31
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System Redundancy..................................................................................................................... 32
ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................................................................... 32
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ENVIRONMENT AREA CLASSIFICATION..............................................................................32
15.3
Heat Load.................................................................................................................................... 33
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................ 33
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Dimension and Layout................................................................................................................. 33
16.2
Flooring....................................................................................................................................... 34
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Finishing..................................................................................................................................... 34
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MATERIALS.......................................................................................................................................... 34
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SPARE PARTS........................................................................................................................................ 34
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INSPECTION AND TESTING................................................................................................................ 35

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Quality Assurance........................................................................................................................ 35
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Quality Assurance Testing............................................................................................................ 35
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Factory Acceptance Test Preparation........................................................................................... 35
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Field Test..................................................................................................................................... 36
19.6
Performance Guarantee Test........................................................................................................ 36
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EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................37
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PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE...............................................................................37
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GUARANTEE......................................................................................................................................... 38
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INTRODUCTION
This specification defines the minimum technical requirements for the design, material
procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing, and painting, preparation for shipment and delivery
of Distributed Control System (DCS) for The Project CONDENSATE FRACTIONATION
PLANT & ASSOCIATED FACILITIES CAPACITY 4000 BBL/DAY AT RASHIDPUR,
BAHUBOL, HABIGANJ, BANGLADESH
2.
DEFINITIONS
Terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Company
means SYLHET GAS FIELDS LIMITED
Supplier/Vendor
means the party selected to supply the equipment and service

detailed in this specification. This is the entity having unit
responsibility as defined in the industry codes and standards.
Purchaser/Contractor
3.
means PT ISTANA KARANG LAUT.
SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum requirements governing the design, material, fabrication,
inspection, testing, painting and preparation for shipment of Distributed Control System (DCS)
complete with spare parts and VENDOR data.
This specification and referenced documents listed in Section 4 below are not intended to be allinclusive. The requirements set forth do not relieve VENDOR of his responsibility to perform all
services in a safe manner, to meet applicable codes and standards to supply a product capable of
performing its intended service.
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This specification, together with the attached Instrument Data Sheets, and / or sketches and
purchase documents, covers the Company's minimum requirements for the supply, design,
materials of construction and fabrication of DCS.
The DCS furnished according to this specification shall conform to the requirements contained
herein, unless modified in writing by the Instrument Data Sheets, sketches or addendum to this
specification
4.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The requirements and recommendations of the latest revisions of the following listed codes,
standards, PURCHASER general specifications and project documents shall apply. The latest
revision number and / or date of each referenced industry code or standard applied shall be
applicable. VENDOR's proposal shall clearly state and list exceptions to this specification and all
referenced codes and standards.
Codes and standards referenced in, and / or pertinent to, and applicable to this document are listed
below. The latest revision number and / or date of each referenced industry code or standard
applicable.
ANSI-C3.9.5
Safety Requirements for Electrical and Measuring and Control

Instrumentation.
ANSI-C37.90
Relays and Relay Systems associated with Power Apparatus.
ICEA-S-66-524
Insulated Power Cable Engineer Association cross-linked thermosetting

polyethylene insulated wire and cable for transmission and distribution of
electrical energy.
IEEE-Std 446
Emergency and Standby Power systems for Industrial and Commercial

Applications.
IEEE-Std 488.1
Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation.
IEEE-Std 488.2
Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common Commands for Use

with IEEE Std 488.1, Standard Digital Interface for Programmable
Instrumentation.
IEEE-Std 730.1
Software Quality
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ISA.S5.1
Instrumentation Symbols and Identification
ISA-S5.2
Binary Logic Diagrams for Process Operations
ISA-S5.4
Instrument Loop Diagrams
ISA-S5.5
Graphic Symbols for Process Displays
ISA-S50.1
Compatibility of Analog Signals for Electronic Industrial Process
Instruments
ISA-S51.1
Process Instrumentation Terminology
ISA-RP55.1
Hardware Testing of digital
5.
CONDITION OF SERVICE
All equipment shall be designed for installation and operation on shore and be suitable for
the climatic and site conditions described in this specification and equipment Data Sheets
6.
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS
6.1 General
a) This specification, together with the Attachments and purchase documents, covers the
Company's minimum requirements for the supply, design, materials and fabrication of
a Distributed Control System (DCS).
b) The scope of this Specification is to define a DCS that shall be factory tested and ready
to function as soon as it is connected to electrical power supply and field input / output
signal wiring. Included in this Specification are performance requirements, which will
be delineated by function, and general requirements for system reliability, integration
and packaging
c) The equipment furnished according to this specification shall conform to the
requirements contained herein, unless modified in writing by the attachments or an
addendum to this specification.
d) Deviations from this specification must be approved in writing by the Company prior to
implementation.
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Vendors Responsibility
a) The Vendor shall accept full system responsibility for all supplied hardware, operating
and application software and provide necessary training, supervision, spares and site
support for the construction, testing, installation and pre-commissioning phases of this
contract until successful hand-over to the Company.
b) The Vendor shall provide the equipment required for this function on a loan basis. The
equipment shall include all consumables for its use in the project for the time frame
indicated on the schedule.
c) The Vendor is responsible for transportation, crating / uncrating, and setup/testing the
development system when moving to / from the designated location. The Vendor shall
also provide on-call maintenance for this equipment, including replacement parts and
maximum response time as part of this quotation to cover the duration of the lease.
d) The Vendor shall supply sufficient equipment to fully prepare, load, and test user
information (database). This equipment is expected to include the components listed
below, as a minimum but not limited to :
1. Operator Station Consoles and Engineering Work Station complete with printer.
2. Data Highway.
3. Regulatory Controller Cards
4.
Analog I/O card (approximately 16 analog in and 16 analog out)
5.
Discrete I/O cards (approximately 32 inputs and 32 outputs)
6.
History
7.
DCS terminal to enter database, build displays, etc.
8.
All required software
9.
All required interconnecting cables
10. Foreign device for each type of foreign device included in the proposed system.
7.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
1. The DCS shall utilize microprocessor based devices which are configured by the Vendor to
perform in real time such essential functions as:
a).
Data acquisition
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Regulatory control
c).
Sequential and batch control
d).
Operator interface
e).
Interactive graphic displays
f).
Data base for data collection, archiving, and reporting
g).
Process alarms and system diagnostic alarms
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2. The DCS shall utilize a modular architecture to permit a wide range of system
configurations and facilitate system flexibility and expandability.
3. The DCS shall be capable of protecting the system integrity and security by
implementation of redundancy for both communication links and system hardware. In case
of failure, the switchover shall be automatic and in no way affect the control operation.
4. The DCS hardware and system architecture shall be reliable and field-proven. The Vendor
shall inform the Company in writing if any hardware, system architecture, or software
proposed has not been field-operational for a period of twelve months.
8.
8.1
CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory Controls
a. The regulatory control system shall consist of a flexible set of tasks that can be executed
interactively via the stations and require no programming skill by the user. Vendor's system
shall be able to perform, as a minimum, the following functions with one or more
algorithms and programming in the regulatory control system. All regulatory control
features shall be Vendor's standard. Vendor shall identify and price those that are not
standard in his proposal.
1.
PID control
2.
Cascade and ratio control
3.
Hand control (HIC) which can accept a cascade set point
4.
Square root extraction
5. Computational function (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

6.
Lead/lag
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Time delay
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High/low select
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10. Digital filter

11. Mass
flow
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(temperature,
pressure,
molecular
weight
compensation)
12. Totalizing/integration
13. A general equation block to perform other calculations
14. Signal characterization
15. Ramp function
16. Set-point tracking
17. Adaptive / self-tuning including adaptive gain.
b. The process controller must be able to communicate with other controllers and other
elements in the system (peer-to-peer communication) without interconnecting hardwires or
a separate communication network.
c.
The control configuration shall be programmed by a high level language and / or function
blocks.
d. Control configuration and programming shall be permissible while the system is online.
The remainder of the controllers (including those executing in the same processor) shall be
decommissioned by this procedure.
8.2
Discrete Control
Discrete control functions are required at the regulatory level. Vendor's system shall be able
to perform, as a minimum, the Boolean Logic based on discrete variables, controller modes
and alarm states, and to produce a digital output to another continuous or discrete algorithm
or to the field.
8.3
Sequential Controls
a. The sequential controls will allow the creation of custom software. The program shall
be able to access data from any location in the regulatory controls and input modules.
Also, the operator will interact via the operator's station with the sequential controls in
the same manner as with the regulatory controls.
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b. The standard sequential control software shall contain special processing instructions
to provide such functions as:
8.4
1.
Batch control
2.
Motor start/stop and shutdown
3.
Interlock logic (and, or, not, etc)
4.
Recipe transfer
5.
Emergency procedures
Non Controller Input

There are a number of analog and discrete inputs that will be used in the system only for
display and logging. These points maybe input through controller modules or multiplexer
modules.
8.5
Control System Software

a. The process control software must allow for a wide range of process control application
and require no special programming skills from the user.
b. The system software shall permit the user to configure the system interactively via
interfaces such as the keyboard, mouse, track-ball, touch-screen, and HMI. The
language shall be any combination of the following forms :
1.
Functions blocks
2.
Problems-oriented languages that are customized for specific types of control

applications, such as fill-in-the-form approach for PID controller or batch
control language.
3.
High-level language that offers the user some degree of flexibility in

designing his own control algorithm while maintaining compatibility with
function block or problem-oriented applications in the system.
c.
The system software shall use a control-oriented approach and permit the user to select
one or more functions in the form of dedicated modules and to implement them in a
desired control strategy. The control function library shall include, as a minimum, the
following modules :
1.
Data acquisition and signal conditioning modules, such as input scanning,

linearization, and conversion to engineering units
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2.
Limit checking and alarming modules
3.
Continuous control modules for regulatory control
4.
Sequential control modules for implementing Boolean logic.
5.
Communication modules to allow signal transmission between the controllers

and other devices in the DCS, indicating interfaces with foreign devices, such
as PLC's or other computer.
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DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

9.1
Generals
Data acquisition is applicable to all process data input to the system and is not limited to
non-controlled variables. The data may be from various sources which include, but are not
limited to the following devices:
a). Controllers
b). Non-controlled input
c). Operator input devices, keyboards, etc.
d). Communication (Redundant) links with other devices.
9.2 Alarms
Alarm monitoring shall be performed for system failures and process alarms.
1. All alarms generated must be able to be displayed on an operator's HMI via a color
change or reverse video. The system must alert the operator to each alarm with an audio
and a visual signal, regardless of the current display on the screen.
2. The following alarm types shall be available within the system:
a).
Absolute high-high, low, and low-low and high-low deviation from set point
alarms for each point.
b).
Rate of change alarms, high and low, for each point
c).
System diagnostic alarms
e).
Transducer out-of-range limit alarms, to identify a transducer operating outside its

range for analog input
f).
Thermocouple open circuit for each point with millivolt input
g).
First-out alarm to indicate a sequence of events as they occurred. The Vendor shall
state time resolution of sequence of event reporting within which events are
reported as simultaneous.
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Priority alarms which rank the current alarms by their importance to process
operation.
i).
3.
Alarms shall be able to be assigned to groups.
The operator shall have the facility to suppress alarm points individually, by plant, or by
unit.
4. Alarms shall be time tagged to 1 second resolution.

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Logs and Reports

1. A report generator shall be supplied to build and modify logs. Logging and reporting
functions shall be initiated by a control program, by operator demand, or on schedule. All
points in the system shall be available for logging and reporting. Logs and reports shall be
capable of being printed on the printers, stored on disk, and / or displayed for viewing on
any operator or engineering station HMI.
2. The system shall be capable of generating the following logs with events, time, and date
stamped as they occurred:
a). Process alarms and return-to-normal status
b). Operator control actions, i.e., set-point changes, control mode, logic command,
manual output.
c). Alarms associated with equipment failure, status, or performance
d). Short-term and long-term trending of process variables
e). Periodic or on-demand log of process information.
9.4
Historical Database
1.
The system shall have a mass storage device which saves an historical database for
graphical trending.
2.
Any process variables should be selectable for graphical trending.
3.
The graphical trending shall display a minimum of four process variable on an X-Y
graph. The data should be sampled at a rate according to the table below as a
minimum requirement.
4.
The graphical trend display modes shall include:
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a). Single rate mode: a plot of real-time values at a pre-selected sampling rate.
b). Average mode: a time compression of the average values of points. The degree
of time compression shall be selectable.
c). Minimum / Maximum mode: the minimum and maximum values of the selected
points are displayed according to the selected intervals of time compression.
5.
Any point shall be capable of being configured in the Historical Database

implemented by the software system.
10. PROCESS INTERFACE

10.1 I/O Rack
1. I/O racks shall be of free-standing type with hinged access door on front or both front and
back sides. All fields wiring shall enter the rack from the bottom and terminated inside the
I/O rack directly on disconnect marshalling terminals. Terminals shall be provided
including 20% spare cores in the field cable on I/O card connectors or on termination
panels. Inter-rack wiring shall enter via the top of the rack. Thermocouple cables shall be
terminated directly on the I/O termination card. Terminals shall be provided for 10% spare
cores.
2. Any field-mounted rack shall be equipped with a weatherproof housing and with IP 55
rating as a minimum. If located in a classified hazardous environment area, the equipment
shall satisfy the requirements for such areas and be approved by a certifying body to be in
accordance with IEC Std. 79.
10.2 I/O Cards
1.
The I/O cards shall be able to handle discrete signals and a wide variety of analog
signals.
2.
Malfunction of a particular channel shall not affect the operation of other channels on
the card.
3.
Each card shall have status indication light and each I/O shall be provided with a non
board indicator which lights when the associated voltage is present or contacts are
closed.
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All of the I/O circuits must be provided with galvanic or optical isolation. The Vendor
shall clearly state the type of isolation provided. Separate galvanic / optic isolator
may be used, if necessary.
10.3 I/O Summary

1. I/O Count
A summary of the field I/O count and spares is provided in Requisition.
2. Field I/O types
The system shall be able to support standard signals such as:
a). Analog inputs : 4-20mA, (self-powered 4-wire and loop-powered 2- wire).
b). Analog inputs: thermocouple type J, K, E, T, R, S, and 100 ohm platinum
RTD.
c). Analog outputs: 4-20 mA.
d). Discrete inputs: +24 VDC (220 VAC by exception)
e). Discrete outputs: +24 VDC (220 VAC by exception)
3. The discrete outputs shall select and operate latched relays, momentary relays and
solenoid valves and shall include output interposing relays if the contact rating does
not meet the requirement.
4.
Momentary contact closures, when activated, shall stay closed for an adjustable time
interval and then release automatically. The minimum technical requirements are :
a). Contact rating 0.5 Amp, 125 VDC,
b). Contact closure time of 0 to 10 sec. Adjustable
c). Insulation: IEEE-STD-472
5.
Discrete inputs will detect field dry contact with interrogating voltage supplied from
the DCS system.
10.4 Noise Immunity Requirements
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1. The electronic components must be isolated from power line transients,

electromagnetic interference (EMI), and radio frequency interference (RFI) as
demonstrated in accordance with IEC 801 or SAMA PMC 33.1.
2. The Vendor shall state the performance specifications for all types of 1/0 cards
contained within the bid:
a). Common and normal mode voltage rejection levels
b). Voltage isolation requirements between 1/0 terminals and system electronics
c). Input impedance requirements
d). Requirements on ability to drive output load
10.5 Cable Segregations
1. The rack layout shall ensure clear and adequate segregation between termination panel,
I/O modules, and cables in the following categories:
a). High Level I/O
b). Low Level I/O
c). Analog I/O
d). Power cable
2.
The Vendor shall use within practical limits, plugs and sockets between all separable
pre-wired units, e.g., shipping breaks, processor racks and card racks. All cables shall
be clearly, permanently, unambiguously marked at both ends.
10.6 Interface with Others Device

1. The system offered shall be capable of interfacing with foreign control systems. These
systems normally utilize microprocessors. Therefore, the interface will be digital and is
expected to be a serial link e.g., EIA/RS-232C, EIA/RS-485 standards. The preferred
protocol is MODBUS RTU.
2. The Vendor is responsible for the hardware and software to communicate with foreign
devices. The suppliers of the foreign equipment are required to cooperate fully with the
Vendor in this development through parallel purchase agreements.
3. The system interface protocols shall permit the bi-directional transmission of analog and
discrete signals, and integrate their data into the process control database.
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4. The typical foreign devices are programmable logic controllers (PLC), process
analyzers, compressor anti-surge controllers, gas-turbine generator controllers, etc.
11. OPERATOR INTERFACE AND DISPLAYS
11.1 General
1. Operator interfaces shall be provided at workstation which shall permit the operator
to control and monitor the plant during normal, startup and shutdown operation, and
process upset conditions.
2. Multi-window type displays are acceptable provided the monitor's size and resolution
are suitable.
3. The system shall provide conversational and interactive modes to the process via
video display units and functional keyboards. The DCS system shall include typically
two types of interface stations: OPERATOR STATION and ENGINEERING
STATION.
4. The Operator Stations shall be able to view all information required to operate the
plant and change all parameters except those specifically reserved for changing by the
engineers (such as alarm set-points, controller tuning and configuration).
5. Each station shall be capable of indicating and controlling any particular loop of the
process in any area of the plant.
6. Engineer interface shall be provided by Engineering Station which shall permit
system configuration, graphics development, report generation, and log generation, in
addition to normal operator functions. Detailed maintenance information shall be
available at the engineer station and general maintenance information available at the
operator station.
7. Printers shall be provided for printing logs, process and system alarms and reports on
operator actions, suppressed alarms and all loops off scan and other messages
programmed by the user. In systems where a common processor is used to drive a
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group of HMI Stations, the printers shall be switchable between the processor in
operation and redundant processor.
8. For identification and display, every configured loop shall be assigned a unique point
tag. Each point tag field shall have a minimum of 10 alphanumeric characters
prefixed with a 3-digit plant identifier. There shall be no restriction to the use of
letters or numbers in any of the 10 positions. In addition, each point shall have an
unrestricted service description field of a minimum of 30 characters.
11.2 Operator Stations
1. The Operator (Work) Station shall present all relevant information and control facilities
for the Operator's particular area of responsibility.
2. The basic functions shall be provided:
a).
Indication of control and non-control of analog and digital variables.
b).
Manipulation of control loops, including set-point, and controller mode

selection
c).
Hard copy of real time and historical trends via recorders, printers or video
copiers
d).
Alarm annunciation and display
e).
Process variable tabular log display if part of Vendor system
f).
Start / Stop pushbutton station motor operation, motor operated valves,

pumps, and switches
g).
3.
Status indication
The Operator Station shall consist of a grouping of multiple independent

microprocessor driven HMI operator stations. In all cases, the operator stations,
each with its own keyboard (and if applicable, mouse or track-ball) shall provide a
means for centralizing the tasks of monitoring and manipulating the process while
using distributed devices to perform the actual process interface and control
functions.
4.
Each Operator Station shall have one HMI, out of each pair of HMI's for the
operator status that incorporates a touch sensitive screen. This shall allow the
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operator to perform cursor selection function by touching or nearly touching the

designed object on the HMI screen. Graphic objects shall be provided to allow the
operator to completely control the plant in this manner.
5.
During normal operation, each station shall be assigned a specific task; e.g.,
overview display, point display, or alarm display. The operator stations shall be
redundant and interchangeable within a Station grouping.
6.
As a minimum, the following types of operator displays are required:

a). Single point display
b). Group display
c). Overview display
d). Graphic/ schematic
e). Trend graphic
11.3 Engineering Station

1.
The Engineer's Station is mainly used for configuring system database and
graphics.
2.
The Engineer's station must be able to emulate an operator's station. Thus, it must
have the same database as an operator's station. However, it is not required that the
engineer's station have both operator and engineer databases simultaneously, i.e.,
loading data bases via a floppy or hard drive is acceptable.
3.
Engineer's facilities shall be available at a Operator Work Station by Password

access, and if required, via a plug in an QWERTY keyboard. The station shall
include a desk to mount the Engineers workstation.
11.4 Control Stations Electronics

1.
The station electronics shall consist of a microprocessor-based system that will

configure the control station to support the keyboard, display alphanumeric and
semi-graphic information on the screen, drive a printer or recorder, and transmit
data to and receive data from the process 1/0 devices other station via the
communications system.
2.
Where common electronics are used to drive multiple HMI's, redundant electronics
must be provided.
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11.5 Keyboard and Security Feature

1. The keyboards shall have cursor controls and tactile feedback pushbuttons. The
system shall provide operator and engineer keyboards. Engineering stations shall
have a "QWERTY" type keyboard, as a minimum, in addition to any other type of
keyboard.
2. The Operator's keyboard shall have at least the dedicated functions listed below:
a). Auto / Manual / Computer / Cascade
b). Set-point Up / Down (2 speeds) and numeric
c). Controller Output Open / Close (2 speeds)
d). Change Digital State
e). Pump and Motor Start / Stop
f).
Motor Operated Valve Open / Close
g). Alarm Acknowledge

h). Print Screen
i). Sequence Start / Override
j). Log and Trend Select / Assign
k). Report Initiation 1). Manual Entry of Data for Storage (e.g., Laboratory
Data)
m). Calling Displays
3. The engineer's keyboard shall have at least the following functions:
a). Configuring / programming all features in the system for control, data
acquisition, report generation, graphics building, and requesting all
documentation printouts.
b). Changing tuning constants, process variable zero and span values, alarm
set-points
c). System status and maintenance
d). All of operator's keyboard functions
4.
The preferred type of keyboard is tactile feedback, spill-proof membrane protection.

The Vendor shall state clearly the type offered.
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All keyboards shall be protected against unauthorized access by means of a keylock. Password or equivalent method. The Vendor shall describe the security
method provided.
11.6 Video Display

1.
Each Video Display Unit (MMI) shall have a 21-inch, high resolution, color monitor
capable of displaying mixed alphanumeric /semi-graphic information. The Vendor
shall describe in detail the HMI to be provided including character display formats,
colors available, resolution, and any special features. The user shall have the option of
defining colors from a pre-defined set for alarms, operation functions, and
programmer's functions. The Operator Work Station shall provide the operator with
capability to demand and utilize the following displays as a minimum in accordance to
the Vendor's standard software. Use of a "Windows Interface" is preferred.
2.
An overview display shall enable the operator to determine the overall operation of a
large segment of the plant. The condition of every point shall be displayed through
alarm conditions, deviation from set-point, or analog display of set-point and process
variable. The minimum number of variables displayed on one screen (i.e., 1 page) is
100 and the maximum is 256. The operator must be able to call up directly any group
display covered by the overview screen.
3.
A group display shall show a limited number of points, i.e., analog or digital inputs or
outputs. Each point shall be displayed as a faceplate with analog-type (bar) display of
variables such as the measured process variable, set point and controller output. The
point identification, description, alarm status, controller mode, engineering units, and
digital values for process variable and set-point are also to be displayed.
The operator shall be able to quickly address any point a make appropriate changes to
mode, set-point, output and so forth. The Vendor shall describe any limitations
regarding adding the same point in several different groups.
4. An individual point detail display shall show all relevant information for only a single
point on a screen. This information shall include configuration parameters group
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display. The operator shall be able to change parameters from this display, and the
engineer shall be able to tune the loop with the security clearance (e.g., key-lock).
5. An overview graphical trend display shall present data in the format of a strip chart on
the screen. A minimum of 20 variables are to be displayed simultaneously on one
screen or Vendor's standard. The data to be displayed is stored in the historical
database.
6. A custom graphic display shall have the ability to present process and control
schematics, alphanumeric text, real-time digital data, and analog faceplates on one
screen. The layout of each screen can be designed by engineers using user-friendly
interactive software. The graphic builder shall have a minimum of seven userselectable colors and a basic library of symbol shapes to which engineers can add
shapes.
7. A standard alarm display shall show the standing alarms with time of occurrence,
priority, current process variable, and alarm set-point.
8. As a minimum, the operator shall be able to operate the control strategies, i.e., change
set-points, control modes, manual outputs, and so forth, from the group, individual
point, and graphic displays.
11.7 Alarm and Event Printer
1.
Low speed printers shall have a minimum of 132 characters per line and a printing
speed of at least 120 characters per second.
2.
Alarm and event line printers shall have a minimum of 132 characters per line and a
printing speed of 60 lines per minute. They shall have continuous tractor feed paper.
3.
The Vendor shall include in his proposal one text printer dedicated to printing alarm
and operator events. Should the Vendor offer two speed options for text printers,
Vendor shall quote the higher priced unit as the base and the lower priced unit as an
alternate to the base. It shall be possible to reassign the alarm / event printer to printing
shift reports and daily logs through the station electronics or station software. The
alarm & event printer shall utilize continuous tractor feed paper and be an impact type
dot matrix printer. It shall be high speed and low noise.
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11.8 Screen Copier

1. One screen copier shall be provided with the system. Copying is to be accomplished by
one pushbutton operation associated with the screen involved. The use a standard color
laser printer is preferred.
2. The screen copier shall be able to print display by connecting it to any station. I.e.,
operator's station, engineer's station, and development station.
11.9 Report Printer
1. Report printers shall be standard high capacity sheet feed laser printers, HP LaserJet or
better.
2. The Vendor shall include in his proposal one text laser printer dedicated to printing
daily reports and shift logs. The use of a high capacity sheet feed laser printer is
preferred.
3. The Vendor shall include in his proposal one text printer dedicated to printing alarm
and operator events. Should the Vendor offer two speed options for text printers,
Vendor shall quote the higher priced unit as the base and the lower
priced unit as an alternate to the base. It shall be possible to reassign the alarm / event
printer to printing shift reports and daily logs through the station electronics or station
software. The alarm & event printershall utilize continuous tractor feed paper and be an
impact type dot matrix printer. It shall be high speed and low noise.
12. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
12.1 Requirement
1. The communication system shall be based on a dual path industrial grade digital
communication link, utilizing a coaxial cable or fiber optic, to provide a high speed data
transfer between I/O modules, control modules, and operating stations. Fiber optic cable
shall be used between buildings with more than 200 meters distance.
2. The communication facility shall provide essential functions such as:
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a). Transmission of process variables, control variables, and interlock status

between regulatory controllers, operator stations, and supervisory computers
b). Communication of set-point commands, operating modes, and control variables
from operator stations and supervisory computer to regulatory controllers for
the purpose of regulatory and supervisory control.
c). Up/Down loading of control configuration, turning parameters, and user
program between operator stations and regulatory controllers
d). Transfer large block of data (e.g., station displays, historical trends and logs),
programs, or control configuration among system components.
e). Synchronization of real time among all of the elements in the system. The time
stamping between the DCS and HMI shall be provided to manage time of alarm
and event for all HMIs.
f). Provide plant to plant and DCS-system to system communications for future
enhancements on a global basis.
12.2 Highway Redundancy
The dual redundant data highway shall have automatic fail-over and generate a system
diagnostic alarm. No loss of data or control shall occur due to fail-over. The total time to
diagnose and switch the full functionality shall be a maximum of 2 seconds. Highway
functionality shall be continuously tested by the system operating software.
12.3 Systems Capability
1. The Vendor shall specify with his proposal the maximum number of devices that the
system can address and support without affecting the total system scan time and
performance or requiring an additional highway.
2. The Vendor shall specify with his proposal the maximum electrical cable distance
allowed between main devices and sub-devices.
12.4 Network Topology and Access methods
The Vendor shall provide with his proposal a full description of the standard
communication system, including the network topology (star, ring, multi-drop), the
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communication protocol, structure, security checking, and access method (broadcast, baton
passing, polling, etc.).
12.5 System Loadings
1.
The Vendor shall determine the equipment and architecture of the system to meet all
requirements in this specification and at the same time observe the maximum loading
defined in this section. Loading here refers to the use of memory, CPU time, and
communication capacity.
2.
The maximum loading for various equipment are given below:

80 percent
50 percent
Regulatory Control
Non-controller Input - Stations
History
Highway traffic (transmission)
RS-232/RS-485 Interfaces to foreign devices
12.6 Systems Response Time

The entire system shall respond rapidly enough to control a quick acting continuous
industrial plant. The following are maximum values for the responses of key elements of
the system:
1.
Controller (inputs, calculation, and output) 1 second for 10% of loops. Vendor shall
calculate standard response and indicate the worst case response for all loops to
respond.
2.
Non-controller input 2 seconds
3.
Operator set point change until signal is sent to the valve 2 seconds
4.
Build MMI display (including graphic with 20 percent of pixels used and 10 real time
data) 2 seconds
5.
Update real-time data on a HMI display 5 seconds.
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13. POWER SUPPLIES

13.1 General
The Vendor shall specify with his proposal the voltage level, capacity and power
requirement for the proposed system. The power distribution shall be designed to
accommodate 2 independent circuits to be provided by the Company.
13.2 Power Supply Tolerance Limit
The Vendor shall state with his proposal power supply tolerance limits of the system
without a UPS attached, the degree of immunity of the system to power-line noise and
interference system, and the system response under brownout and transient over-voltage
conditions.
13.3 Power Distribution Information Required with Quotation
The Vendor shall provide with his proposal a preliminary sketch of the power distribution
scheme for the quoted equipment. In addition, the Vendor shall provide an estimate of the
power requirements for each major component and for the total system.
13.4 Fault Discrimination
The fault discrimination shall be such that minimal equipment shall be affected by any
individual fault. Power distribution to control devices shall be arranged such that the loss
of an individual circuit does not result in complete loss of control capability or create
unsafe operating conditions. An alarm shall be generated to alert the operator to loss of
power to a device.
13.5 Power Supplies
1.
All the 24 VDC power supplies for the system shall be supplied mounted on system
racks and made redundant. Both primary and backup power supplies shall be
continuously active. It shall be possible to remove at least one power supply for
maintenance without affecting the overall load requirements of the system.
2.
All 2-wire transmitters shall be powered from the Vendor's 24 VDC system. Process
Plant units shall not share power supplies with other process plant.
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The system shall have a power supply monitoring facility that checks that internal
power output voltages are within tolerance. The monitoring facility shall be fed into
the system diagnostic facilities. Appropriate alarms shall occur on any power supply
failure.
4.
The operator shall, by means of a system alarm, be informed of the failure and
switchover. No loop shall be lost by the failure of a single power supply.
5.
Internal power supplies shall be fused for short circuit protection. Outputs shall be
provided with electronic current limiting and with over-voltage protection. Every
power failure shall generate a system alarm plus a local indicator (LED or flag).
13.6 System Grounding

1.
The Vendor shall provide an installation layout of the grounding plan for the purposed
system.
2.
The Vendor shall consult the relevant electrical codes for specifics on the grounding
requirements and adhere to local installation codes and regulations.
3.
The stations, cabinets, and other components of the DCS may be geographically
located throughout the plant area. It is important that the DCS shall be designed to
eliminate ground loops, electrical noise, and other ground-related problems.
4.
The power system must have a provision for an equipment safety ground conductor to
be connected at the power entry point. The cabinet structure is connected to this
ground point through the power system within the cabinet. The conductor shall be 10
mm2 Copper as minimum.
5.
If a power subsystem in one cabinet also provides power to components in other

cabinets, there must be a mechanism for connecting the structures of the latter cabinets
to the safety ground point in the former cabinet.
6.
Within each cabinet, a separate grounding system (system common) must be provided
to allow the common terminals of the DC power supplies, the
shields of the process 1/0 signal wiring, and the signal grounding points to be tied
together at a common ground bus. DC power supplies shall have the PE earthed. It
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must be possible to connect this bus to site ground through a single conductor that is
separated from the safety ground connection. In the case of multiple cabinets powered
by a single electrical supply, there must be a means to interconnect the common bus in
each of the cabinets and in such a manner so as to maintain single point ground
integrity.
14. SYSTEM SECURITY AND RELIABILITY
14.1 General
1.
The system shall be designed so that any failure can be eliminated as quickly as
possible. The repair policy shall be based on replacing printed circuit boards or
subsystems from a small quantity of spares backed up by prompt exchange of high
quality replacement parts from a factory parts depot.
2.
Each individual card and power supply shall be fitted with an LED or similar flag to
denote failure of the card or power supply.
3.
The hardware shall be modular in construction and replacements and adjustments can
be made as far as possible with the system online.
4.
The Vendor shall describe the methodology used to ensure that the cards cannot be put
into incorrect card frame slots or incorrectly oriented.
5.
All fan units for cooling shall carry a vane switch which shall indicate fan failure and
generate a system diagnostic alarm. All rotating parts shall be adequately screened and
guarded.
6.
Wherever redundancy is specified, it shall be possible to replace the failed part online
without affecting the system performance.
14.2 Basic Reliability
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The Vendor shall supply with his proposal reliability data for all equipment supplied
and shall include as a minimum component and system MTBF (Mean Time Between
Failure) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), stating the basis for calculation, and
enclose a copy of the calculation with the quotation. It shall be preferred that the
Vendor use documented installed data for the basis.
2.
All equipment supplied shall be based on proven hardware and software. Special
hardware and software shall be acceptable only when it is shown to be absolutely
necessary for the application.
3.
The equipment and system shall be so designed, engineered and produced to give a
total availability of critical equipment (highways, controllers, and station processors)
or 99.99 percent.
14.3 Operator Security

All operator requests shall be checked for validity of access. Format and syntax checks
shall be made to ensure that control parameters entered are within defined limits for the
system.
14.4 Regulatory control Reliability
1. The Vendor shall describe fully the action of redundancy, including the diagnostics
involved in fault detection and the method and rate of data update of the redundant
system.
2. The Vendor shall recommend the best method of configuration to ensure maximum
reliability, availability and safety of the regulatory control system.
14.5 Diagnostics
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The system shall include a library of programs to detect on-line component failures.
The diagnostic tests shall be executed at system startup, continuously during operation,
and / or on a periodic basis and on a demand basis.
2.
Once a diagnostic test has detected a failure, a descriptive alarm is generated and a
bumpless transfer of control to a redundant component is triggered.
3.
The minimum requirements for system diagnostic test are as follows:

a).
Input diagnostics: sensor out of range, open thermocouple, open or shorted

loop, analog to digital converter check.
b).
Output diagnostics: open or shorted loop, digital to analog converter check
c).
Configuration diagnostics: checking the compatibility and availability of

selected 1/0 hardware and software
d).
Memory diagnostics: Processor compares the computed sum of the contents

of memory with the pre-stored value
e).
End-to-end processor / memory diagnostics : Processor executes as test

control or arithmetic algorithm, then compares results with pre-stored answer
f).
Peripherals and foreign devices diagnostics : watch dog timer to confirm

proper operation
g).
Power system diagnostics: monitor the availability of supply voltages.
14.6 System Software and Database Back up

1.
The system shall have an automatic and on-demand data protection scheme for the
preservation of all data during a planned or unplanned outage. The entire control
software shall be backed up including vendor software, control database, user-built
programs, source code, data files, and graphic development.
2. Data backup copies on bulk devices shall be removable to remote storage. Backup
during normal operation shall not degrade performance. To recover from an outage,
any component of the system must be able to be reloaded from bulk.
14.7 System Redundancy
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The Vendor shall describe in detail with his proposal the offered redundancy system
and propose the best and cost effective approach to suit the particular control process.
2.
Critical equipment of the DCS system shall be fully redundant so that neither
hardware or a software failure shall not disturb the process.
3.
Controller redundancy shall be provided in the form of redundant controllers.
4.
The operator stations shall be split with two processors dividing of the screens and
keyboards, i.e., two operator stations. Interface with the highway shall be redundant.
No redundancy is required for the engineer station.
5.
Controller and station memory must be protected against short term power loss or
interruptions in power. Non-volatile memory shall be used. Volatile memory with
battery backup shall not be allowed.
15. ENVIRONMENT
15.1 General
1. The Vendor shall specify in his proposal the environmental requirements to protect the
proposed system components from typical industrial plant atmosphere which contains
airborne and biological contaminants and temperature and humidity variations.
2. The airborne contaminants may include dust, oil, sea salt, chlorine compounds, sulfur
compound, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen fluoride, etc. The biological
contaminants may include flora (mold fungus) and fauna (birds, insects, rodents, etc.).
3. The Vendor shall describe in his proposal the required or supplied methods (i.e., system
packaging, sealed enclosure, filtering system) in order to meet the following
environment area specification.
15.2 ENVIRONMENT AREA CLASSIFICATION
1.
Generally the control room shall be considered a benign environment since it is

designed for the comfort of the operators and housed equipment such as stations,
computer hardware and associated peripherals. The typical conditions are as follows:
a).
Temperature 27 to 38C without HVAC, 23C with HVAC.
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Relative humidity 20 percent to 80 percent, non-condensing with HVAC; up

to 95 percent without HVAC
c).
Small amount of dust and contaminants.
2. All circuit boards shall be coated to protect against the effects of condensation and
prevent corrosion.
3. The rack room is designed to provide a central location suitable for housing the bulk of
the control and data acquisition equipment such as I/0 cabinets, field termination
panels. The typical conditions are as follows:
a).
Temperature 27 to 40C
b).
Relative humidity 10 percent to 95 percent, non-condensing
c).
Small amount of dust and contaminants
4. Field-mounted equipment is designed to be geographically distributed around the plant

in the sever environment. The typical worst-case conditions are as follows:
a). Temperature 27 to 44C
b). Relative humidity 5 percent to 95 percent, non-condensing
c). Significant amount of dust, contaminants, and vibration
15.3 Heat Load
1.
The Vendor shall specify with his proposal the heat load of each separate equipment
unit.
2.
In the event of control and equipment room air-conditioning failure, the Vendor shall
recommend the maximum operating time of the equipment under such environmental
conditions, and the maximum safe operating temperature of each equipment unit.
Equipment cabinets shall have high temperature alarms to protect against this
condition.
16. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

16.1 Dimension and Layout
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1. The Vendor shall provide with his proposal the maximum overall dimensions of all
desks, cabinets, peripheral devices, furniture, and indicate all clearances required for
access.
2. The Vendor shall provide with his proposal a preliminary system-layout drawing
showing how all component parts of the system fit into the control room, and lengths
and routes of all interconnecting cables. For guidance a sketch of the control building is
provided in the requisition. (The cabinet shall be provided with rear lockable doors)
16.2 Flooring
1.
2.
3.
The Vendor shall indicate the weight of all subdivided items of equipment, and the
weight and dimensions as created for transport.
The Vendor shall indicate floor loading for all equipment supplied.
The Vendor shall identify all shipping breaks and provide plug and socket connections
across all such breaks.
16.3 Finishing
The color of all equipment supplied shall be Vendor's standard color. The Vendor's standard
finish is acceptable but shall be specified within the quotation..
17. MATERIALS
1. Material construction for DCS shall be as specified in the data sheets and shall be new and
free from defects.
2. Material for DCS shall be suitable for full range of metal temperatures to be encountered.
Standard materials for tropical location shall be considered for those items not covered in
data sheet.
3. Material specifications for the DCS shall be furnished for approval by CONTRACTOR/
COMPANY.
18. SPARE PARTS
1. The Contractor shall provide sufficient spare parts and consumables necessary for testing,
pre-commissioning, commissioning and two years continuous operation of the equipment,
units and its associated facilities.
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2. Details of spare parts, consumables, materials, plant equipment and special tools to be
supplied for eventual hand-over to the Employer shall be catalogued and submitted for the
approval of the Employer.
3. All spare parts shall comply with the same specifications and tests as the original
equipment and shall be fully interchangeable with original parts without any modifications
at site. The availability of spare parts shall be guaranteed for 15 (fifteen) years.
4. The Vendor shall quote the supply of spare parts for 2 years of operation. These spare parts
should include allowances for normal maintenance. The quotation must include an
itemized list of equipment to be provided.
19. INSPECTION AND TESTING
19.1 Quality Assurance
The Vendor shall submit a complete summary of the proposed quality assurance program to
the Company for review and approval. This program should include provision for the
Company nominated inspectors to have access to the manufacturing and test facilities by
prior arrangement with the Vendor.
19.2 Quality Assurance Testing
The Vendor shall agree with Client on Factory Acceptance, Field and Performance
Guarantee Tests which shall indicate that the intent of this Specification has been fully
carried out. This will be witnessed by the Company engineers.
19.3 Factory Acceptance Test Preparation
1. System testing. The entire system shall be assembled and configured at the vendor
factory prior to shipping. The test shall be with all interfaces to foreign devices.
2.
Test Equipment. The Vendor shall supply all test software, labor required to implement
the Factory Acceptance Test, and all assembly and wiring drawing necessary to verify
system compliance to specification requirement. This will include handling and test
installation of foreign devices during the factory test period.
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19.4 Factory Acceptance Test

1.
The Company will provide engineers to participate full time in the Factory
Acceptance Test (FAT). It is proposed that the following sections will form a
minimum starting point describing what is to be tested in general terms. The
Factory Acceptance Testing shall be progressive and integrated with the Vendor's
own testing where possible.
2.
Since FAT will be an integrated test and will include testing of interfaces to foreign
devices, access shall also be provided for other vendor representatives as necessary
for testing.
3.
During the test, the Vendor shall prepare a maintenance log in which the following
items will be entered: failed components, effect of failure, cause of failure and
length of component service prior to failure. FAT shall be suspended upon failure of
any component. The Vendor may replace a component (e.g., board) to repair the
system, but if this action is not quickly successful, the Vendor must provide a fully
functional subsystem (e.g., station processor) to restart the test.
19.5 Field Test

The field test is a modified acceptance test to ensure that the integrated system operates
properly after shipment. It is proposed that the following sections will form a minimum
starting point for the Field Test definition. The Company will provide an engineers to
participate full time in the Field Test.
19.6 Performance Guarantee Test
1. The test shall take place within the first six months of plant operation. A Performance
Guarantee Test will be performed after the plant start up and within the Warranty
period. The Vendor shall provide a representative during the period. The Company
shall provide 2 weeks prior notice.
2. The test shall be 72 hours in duration.
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3. During the test, all hardware and software shall operate without failure. Failures shall
be detected by system diagnostics and status indications such as LEDs and recorded
on a test log.
4. During the test, no plant disturbance shall be caused by failure of Vendor-supplied
hardware or software or Vendor services.
5. During the test, the system will perform as required by this Specification. The Vendor
shall provide monitors to determine the performance of the system with respect to the
loading and response time requirements. Actual system loading shall be measured and
recorded for documentation purposes.
20. EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Each major equipment component shall have a permanently attached, impression stamped,
316 stainless steel name plate. The name plate shall include the following information:
a). COMPANY Name
b). PURCHASER Name
c). Project Name
d). Equipment Tag Number
e). Equipment Title D. Manufacturer Name
g). Model & Type
h). Serial Number
i). Code
j). Purchase Order Number
21. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
Equipment shall be prepared for export shipment and shall be crated, accordance with
Packing, Marking and Shipment Instruction to provide maximum protection during shipment
and extended outdoor storage. Following shop testing, the equipment shall be drained,
evacuated, dehumidified, etc as applicable and sealed prior to leaving the VENDOR's works.
Any items which are liable to be damaged during shipment shall be removed, packed
separately and shipped with the unit.
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22. GUARANTEE
Material and/or equipment shall be guaranteed by VENDOR to perform in accordance with
specification requirements and to be free of defects and poor workmanship including, but not
limited to, those caused by inadequate preparation for shipment, as per of this document, for a
period of one (1) year after material/ equipment is placed in service, but not exceeding
eighteen (18) months following delivery to the contracted destination.

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SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTROL

CONTROL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 10

Non Controller Input................................................................................................................... 12

Control System Software.............................................................................................................. 12

DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING............................................................................................ 13

Logs and Reports......................................................................................................................... 14

Noise Immunity Requirements..................................................................................................... 16

Interface with Others Device........................................................................................................ 17

CONDENSATE FRACTIONATION PLANT & ASSOCIATED FACILITIES

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SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTROL

OPERATOR INTERFACE AND DISPLAYS........................................................................................... 18

Control Stations Electronics......................................................................................................... 20

Keyboard and Security Feature................................................................................................... 21

Alarm and Event Printer............................................................................................................. 23

Network Topology and Access methods........................................................................................ 25

Systems Response Time................................................................................................................ 26

Power Supply Tolerance Limit..................................................................................................... 27

Power Distribution Information Required with Quotation............................................................27

SYSTEM SECURITY AND RELIABILITY............................................................................................ 29

Regulatory control Reliability...................................................................................................... 30

System Software and Database Back up.......................................................................................31

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SYLHET GAS FIELD LTD.

SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTROL

ENVIRONMENT AREA CLASSIFICATION..............................................................................32

Dimension and Layout................................................................................................................. 33

INSPECTION AND TESTING................................................................................................................ 35

Quality Assurance Testing............................................................................................................ 35

Factory Acceptance Test Preparation........................................................................................... 35

Performance Guarantee Test........................................................................................................ 36

EQUIPMENT / MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................37

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE...............................................................................37

CONDENSATE FRACTIONATION PLANT & ASSOCIATED FACILITIES

SYLHET GAS FIELD LIMITED

SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTROL

Terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

means SYLHET GAS FIELDS LIMITED

means the party selected to supply the equipment and service

means PT ISTANA KARANG LAUT.

CONDENSATE FRACTIONATION PLANT & ASSOCIATED FACILITIES

SYLHET GAS FIELD LTD.

SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTROL

Safety Requirements for Electrical and Measuring and Control

Relays and Relay Systems associated with Power Apparatus.

Insulated Power Cable Engineer Association cross-linked thermosetting

Emergency and Standby Power systems for Industrial and Commercial