DEP SPECIFICATION

DRAIN SYSTEMS FOR OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS

DEP 37.14.10.10-Gen.

February 2011

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

DEM1

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PREFACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS .........4
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................5
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES .............................................................................................6
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES...............................................................................6
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP .......................................................................................6
2. DRAIN SYSTEMS PHILOSOPHY..............................................................................7
2.1 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF FACILITY DRAIN SYSTEMS.................................7
2.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................7
2.3 DRAIN SYSTEM CLASSIFICATIONS........................................................................8
3. DRAIN SYSTEMS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .......................................................10
3.1 SOURCES AND DESTINATIONS OF DRAIN SYSTEM LIQUIDS ..........................10
3.2 OPEN NON-HAZARDOUS AREA DRAIN SYSTEM ................................................12
3.3 OPEN HAZARDOUS AREA DRAIN SYSTEM .........................................................12
3.4 INSTRUMENT DRAINS............................................................................................12
3.5 HELIDECK DRAINS .................................................................................................13
3.6 FIREWATER DRAINS ..............................................................................................13
4. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................15
4.1 SIZING DRAIN SYSTEMS........................................................................................15
4.2 SELECTION AND SIZING OF COLLECTION AND SKIMMING VESSELS ............15
4.3 PIPING SYSTEMS....................................................................................................17
4.4 PROCESS SAND AND SOLIDS ..............................................................................19
4.5 TOXIC FLUIDS .........................................................................................................19
4.6 FACILITY SOLID WASTES ......................................................................................19
4.7 BACKFLOW PROTECTION .....................................................................................19
4.8 FLOOR DRAINS .......................................................................................................19
4.9 DRIP PANS...............................................................................................................20
4.10 TUNDISHES .............................................................................................................20
4.11 VENTS ......................................................................................................................20
4.12 CHEMICAL TREATMENTS ......................................................................................21
4.13 SAMPLING OF EFFLUENT......................................................................................21
4.14 DISPOSAL TO SEA..................................................................................................21
5. REFERENCES .........................................................................................................22

APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 FIGURES.........................................................................................................23
APPENDIX 2 LIST OF CHANGES ........................................................................................25
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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design of drain
systems for offshore oil and gas production facilities.
This DEP covers the following:
a) Rainwater and wash-down water from deck drains in non-hazardous / utility areas
(2.3.1);
b) Rainwater and wash-down water from deck drains in hazardous / process areas
(2.3.2);
c) Process drains (2.3.4);
d) Specialty fluid recovery and disposal systems (2.3.5);
e) Instrument drains (2.3.6);
f) Helideck drains (2.3.7);
g) Firewater drains (2.3.8);
h) Laboratory drains (2.3.9).
This DEP does not cover the drainage of domestic waste water and sewage streams, or
drainage from drilling units.
Generic closed maintenance drains of the type described in previous DEPs are no longer
supported, however hard piped drain systems to support specific process or utility systems
are included under Process drains (2.3.4).
Specifics for deck drainage in environments with long periods of freezing temperatures or
requirements for winterizing of facilities in colder climates are not included.
This DEP contains mandatory requirements to mitigate process safety risks in accordance
with Design Engineering Manual DEM 1 Application of Technical Standards.
This is a revision of the DEP with the same number dated January 2010; see (1.5)
regarding the changes.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this DEP is confined to Shell
companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated
by them. Any authorised access to DEPs does not for that reason constitute an
authorization to any documents, data or information to which the DEPs may refer.
This DEP is intended for use in facilities related to offshore oil and gas production facilities
but may also be applied to onshore facilities located in bodies of water, i.e. in lakes and
swamps. This DEP may also be applied in other similar facilities.
When DEPs are applied, a Management of Change (MOC) process should be
implemented; this is of particular importance when existing facilities are to be modified.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements could be more
stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all
cases the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of
this DEP which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective
being to obtain agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.
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1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General definitions
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The capitalised term SHALL [PS] indicates a process safety requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
1.3.2 Specific definitions

Term Definition
Hazardous An area in which flammable gases or vapours can be present in quantities
Area sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures in the atmosphere. In
European and most other world countries it is identified as Zone 0 - An area
in which an explosive gas atmosphere is present continuously, or is present
for long periods; or Zone 1 - An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere
is likely to occur in normal operation.
Non- An area in which flammable gases or vapours are not likely to occur in
Hazardous quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures in the
Area atmosphere. In European and most other world countries it is identified as
Zone 2 - An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to
occur in normal operation and if it does occur it will exist for a short period
only.
Note: Area classification is a technical HSSE concept and shown on the
hazardous area classification drawings. Refer to DEP 80.00.10.10-Gen. for
details.
Very toxic substances that are very hazardous for the environment or human health
(substances) Note: The classification of the toxicity of substances is a very complex matter and one
should refer to DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen. (which also identifies "toxic" substances by
reference to chemical substances databases) for more details. In general the process
fluids on oil and gas production facilities will not be classified as very toxic unless that
there are substantial levels of hydrogen sulphide. With regard to the chemicals used
for treatment of the process fluids, their material safety data sheets shall be consulted
for their toxicity classification.

Segregated Typically the complete physical separation (with no connections between) of

the collection piping, vessels and water disposal routes of different drainage
systems. Alternative means of segregation using intrinsically secure
methods shall be subject to approval by the Principal. Potential corrosion or
other degradation of drainage system components (e.g. dip legs, seal loops,
etc.) shall be taken into account. Enclosed modules present particular
hazards in this respect due to potential differences between module
atmospheric pressures dependent on HVAC design and operation.
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1.3.3 Abbreviations

FPSO Floating Production System Offshore (most commonly used when referring
to a tanker shaped vessel)
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
OHD Open Hazardous area Drains
ONHD Open Non-Hazardous area Drains
TLP Tension Leg Platform

1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section
number is shown in brackets. Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed in (5).

1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This DEP is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated January 2010. The changes
to this DEP are extensive and the main non-editorial changes are listed in (Appendix 2).
For this revision a companion document called a DEP Informative has been created
containing background information and which is accessible from the Shell Standards web
page.

1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

Comments on this DEP may be sent to the Administrator at standards@shell.com, using
the DEP Feedback Form. The DEP Feedback Form can be found on the main page of
DEPs on the Web, available through the Global Technical Standards web portal
http://sww.shell.com/standards and on the main page of the DEPs DVD-ROM.
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2. DRAIN SYSTEMS PHILOSOPHY

2.1 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF FACILITY DRAIN SYSTEMS

The purposes of the drain systems considered in this DEP are:
1) To collect and convey facility drained liquids to an appropriate treating and / or
disposal system in such a way as to protect personnel, equipment; and
2) to avoid environmental pollution.
It is written in the context of oil and gas production facilities where pollution due to the
discharge of hydrocarbons or other hazardous liquids to the sea is a significant
environmental risk.
Drain systems provide the means of safely removing rainwater run-off and wash-down
liquids from drip pans, plated and curbed areas and flooring together with residual process
hydrocarbons drained from vessels, piping, and instruments, resulting either from
operational activities or from preparation prior to carrying out maintenance work. The liquids
collected in a recovery system with the water are disposed of in a safe and environmentally
acceptable fashion. Any accompanying solids shall be collected and transported to an
onshore site for disposal.
A fundamental safety consideration is that a drain system must not provide a route for
migration of a fire, flammable liquids or vapours from one hazardous area to another, or to
non-hazardous areas.
For this reason, drain systems SHALL [PS] be segregated into specific systems, each
designed for a particular type of stream, with no interconnection between the systems.
Further to this, when appropriate, features such as seal loops and air gaps shall be used to
segregate areas served by the same drain system.
Other factors affecting the safety and environmental acceptability of a drain system include:
a) Its effectiveness in separating oil from water before discharge overboard;
b) Its ability to block the discharge of oil overboard during upset conditions;
c) Its ability to handle solids and prevention of flow blockages;
d) Its resistance to degradation from corrosion;
e) A design that reduces the risk of accidental misuse;
f) A design that prevents release of very toxic substances to the atmosphere and
contact with personnel;
g) The selection of the proper materials of construction;
h) Its ability to be cleaned and maintained.
Specific safety and environmental considerations for open drain systems shall apply to
refrigerated hydrocarbons, cryogenic liquids (e.g. LNG) or other fluids which are otherwise
vapour at ambient conditions. These systems merit specific considerations based on fluid
behaviour, safety considerations and environmental impacts if discharged to the deck or
sea. For example, where a hydrocarbon will completely evaporate on contact with sea (e.g.
LNG) it is normal not to attempt to collect an accidental spill, but to allow the fluids to be
released overboard for safety reasons.

2.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

All operating locations should have mandated discharge limits in accordance with national
and international regulations, as well as company policy, for pollutants as part of their
environmental management plan. It is the reponsibility of the designer to ensure the system
proposed can be operated in compliance with these limits, and seek clarification as
necessary from the Principal.
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2.3 DRAIN SYSTEM CLASSIFICATIONS

The types of drain systems found on typical offshore facilities are classified as follows:
2.3.1 Open non-hazardous area drain system (ONHD)
This system provides drainage from those areas of the facility which have been designated
non-hazardous. These generally include storage areas for utility liquid consumables such
as diesel fuel and lubricating oils.
This type of drain system handles fluids collected from floors, drip pans and tundishes in
non-hazardous areas and operates at atmospheric pressure. Open non-hazardous drain
systems SHALL [PS] be completely segregated from all other drain systems to eliminate
the possibility of flammable vapour transmission through the drains from other areas to the
non-hazardous area.
2.3.2 Open hazardous area drain system (OHD)
This system provides drainage from those areas which are designated hazardous. These
generally include all process areas and other locations in the facility where process
hydrocarbons may be present.
Open hazardous drain systems handle liquids collected from plated decks, drip pans and
tundishes in hazardous areas. Open hazardous drain systems are only used for draining
residual hydrocarbon liquids from vessels and equipment after the majority of the liquid
hydrocarbons from those vessels or equipment have been transferred to other process
systems or to storage, e.g. by operational procedure rather than design.
2.3.3 Closed maintenance drain
In the previous version of this DEP, this was defined as a fully contained (hard-piped)
system to route drains from process vessels and equipment to a common collection
system. This relied to a significant degree on maintenance preparation procedures to avoid
hazardous events such as overpressure and inadvertent communication between systems.
Closed maintenance drain systems SHALL [PS] not be installed in new facilities or as a
modification to existing systems. Where by virtue of fluid characteristics (e.g, volatility,
toxicity, impact on water treatment systems, temperature, value) it is desired to fully
contain, segregate or recover fluids, these systems SHALL [PS] be designed as part of the
overall process system as a process drain (2.3.4), with suitable engineered barriers against
hazards. Equipment and piping shall be of a consistent standard with the standards for the
installation.
NOTE: Closed maintenance drains are not considered further in this DEP.

2.3.4 Process drains

Some operations and equipment in the process facilities require periodic and partial
draining during operation to keep them working at peak efficiency. This drainage often
occurs when the connected system may still be operational rather than a maintenance
activity. Hence they SHALL [PS] be designed as part of the overall process system with
engineered barriers against hazards and appropriate standards for vessels, tanks, piping
and overpressure protection. Streams drained typically include, but are not limited to the
following: emulsion layers in freewater knockouts and oil dehydration vessels, condensate
layers in glycol contactors and glycol surge tanks, refrigerant heavy ends blowdown,
compressor scrubber drains where no continuous liquids are present. These systems may
route fluids from one part of the process to another rather than to a dedicated system.
In some cases for fluids under pressure, drainage to the flare system may be appropriate.
NOTE: Process drains are not considered further in this DEP.
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2.3.5 Specialty fluid recovery and disposal systems

Certain liquids such as:
a) lube oils;
b) diesel fuel;
c) aviation fuel;
d) hydraulic oils;
e) methanol;
f) glycol;
g) amines and refrigerants;
require segregation and disposal separately from the open drain systems during
maintenance activities. This may be because of environmental considerations, impact on
the process or water treatment (if recycled to the process), value or hazard control. An
example of this is collection of lube oil from machinery maintenance activities.
Heat transfer fluids as defined in DEP 20.05.50.10-Gen. normally require a dedicated hard-
piped collection system. DEP 20.05.50.10-Gen. shall be referred to for specific
requirements.
On oil production facilities, it may be permissible via suitably engineered systems to
dispose of some of these liquids via the oil export pipeline.
These systems are typically used for maintenance activities.
Rainwater, wash water and minor spillages into drip pans can flow into the relevant open
drain system.
2.3.6 Instrument drains
Refer to Section 3.4.1.
2.3.7 Helideck drains
Refer to Section 3.5.
2.3.8 Firewater drains
Refer to Section 3.6.
2.3.9 Laboratory drains
Laboratory drains are used for the disposal of hydrocarbon samples, chemicals and
solvents. The normal disposal route would be to an open hazardous area drain via a water
sealed drain pipe and / or a drain with an air gap into an OHD gully outside the laboratory
wall.
Since the laboratory is typically in an enclosed area, the drain SHALL [PS] not be hard-
piped to the OHD to avoid the possibility of back-flow of flammable vapours.
Only hydrocarbon and water samples may be disposed of into the laboratory drain system.
All other liquids shall be collected in drums for removal from the platform. If the only
convenient drain is an open non-hazardous drain, then all liquids including hydrocarbons
shall be collected in containers for onshore disposal.
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3. DRAIN SYSTEMS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SOURCES AND DESTINATIONS OF DRAIN SYSTEM LIQUIDS

(Table 1) lists the most commonly encountered drain liquid sources, their expected
contents, the type of drain system to which liquids would normally be routed and the
probable classification of the area in which the source is located. The type of drain system
that each source ties into shall be given careful consideration to avoid the introduction of
additional hazards.
The forms of hydrocarbon pollutants encountered on an offshore facility typically include:
a) Free oil, which typically accompanies rainwater run-off; it is the easiest to remove
since it will rise to the surface of the water in the collection and skimming
equipment given adequate time.
b) Oil coated solids, which typically accompany the cleaning of a process vessel;
solids should be removed from the facility to an onshore site for disposal. These
pollutants will settle to the bottom of a piping system and collection vessel.
c) Mechanical dispersions are fine oil droplets that spread throughout the water.
These typically accompany high pressure washing of oil in drip pans, floors and
process equipment. Their creation should be avoided as they are difficult to
separate from the water by gravity separation.
d) Emulsions are tightly bound mixtures of oil and water in which the components are
sometimes indistinguishable from each other. Emulsions most often occur in
process equipment resulting from oil and water passing thru a control valve at high
velocity. Some may be created by the use of surfactants when cleaning. Emulsions
cannot typically be broken by gravity separation.
e) Dissolved oil is no longer in droplet form so that physical removal by gravity
separation is impossible. Dissolved oil is not typically found in rainwater runoff. It
is typically present in negligible volumes and is not subject to overboard discharge
regulations.

Table 1 Sources and destinations of drain liquids

Expected Suitable Probable area

Item Drain fluid source
contents destination classification
1 Drains on process Oil, OHD (See Hazardous
equipment and piping condensate, Note 2)
containing hydrocarbons some gas,
produced
water, sand,
wash water

2 Process vessels Sand and Onshore disposal Hazardous

solids site
3 Drip pans under process Oil, rainwater, OHD Hazardous
equipment and piping wash water
(flanged components)
4 Drip pans under aviation Aviation fuel, ONHD or OHD Non-hazardous
fuel storage tanks, filters, rainwater, wash (See Note 1) or Hazardous
hose reels, etc. water
5 Drip pans under diesel fuel Diesel fuel, ONHD or OHD Non-hazardous
storage tanks, filters, rainwater, wash (See Note1) or Hazardous
diesel engines, hose reels, water
etc.
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Expected Suitable Probable area

Item Drain fluid source
contents destination classification
6 Drip pans under chemical Spilled ONHD or OHD Non-hazardous
storage tanks, filters, chemicals, (See Note 1) or hazardous
pumps, piping etc. wash water,
rainwater
7 Hazardous modules / Spilled oil, OHD Hazardous
areas floor drains wash water,
rainwater
8 Non-hazardous modules / Spilled lube oil, ONHD Non-hazardous
areas floor drains wash water,
rainwater
9 Overflows on diesel fuel Diesel fuel (See Note 3) Non-hazardous
tanks or hazardous
10 Drains on compressor seal Seal oil and Specialty fluid Hazardous
oil tanks, etc. gas recovery and
condensate disposal system
(2.3.5)
11 Lube oil drains on Lubricating oil Specialty fluid Non-hazardous
turbines, reciprocating recovery and or hazardous
engines, compressors, disposal system
filters, storage tanks, etc. (2.3.5)
12 Drains on diesel, aviation Diesel, Aviation Specialty fluid Non-hazardous
fuel, hydraulic oils, glycol, Fuel, Hydraulic recovery and or hazardous
etc. storage tanks, filters Oils, Glycol disposal system
and handling equipment (2.3.5)
13 Drains on equipment not in Freshwater, ONHD or OHD Non-hazardous
hydrocarbon service seawater (See Note 1) or hazardous
14 Firewater deluge drains Firewater Overboard Non-hazardous
or hazardous
15 Hydrocarbon liquid free Rain water Overboard Non-hazardous
roof and deck drains
16 Helideck drains Rain water, Rainwater Non-hazardous
spilled fuel Overboard (via
fire trap)
17 Instrument drains (if not Oil, water, ONHD or OHD Non-hazardous
collected locally) chemicals (See Note 1) or hazardous
18 Sample point drains (if not Oil, water, OHND or OHD Non-hazardous
collected locally) chemicals (See Note 1) or hazardous
19 Laboratory drains Oil, water, ONHD, OHD, Non-hazardous
chemicals collection drums or hazardous
(2.2.9)
NOTE : 1 Drain disposition is driven by the hazardous or non hazardous area classification of the area in
which equipment is located. May be driven by surrounding equipment as well as the fluids
contained in the equipment to be drained.
2 Process vessels, equipment and piping shall not be drained into the open drain systems until the
appropriate maintenance procedures have been executed to remove as much of the process
hydrocarbons as practical.
3: When feasible, the overflow from diesel tanks shall be routed back to the primary storage tank.
Otherwise the overflow shall be contained in an open drain system which provides adequate
separation equipment.
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3.2 OPEN NON-HAZARDOUS AREA DRAIN SYSTEM

Drainage from non-hazardous areas SHALL [PS] be completely segregated from any other
drainage system to eliminate the risk of hydrocarbon vapour transmission to non hazardous
areas.
Discharge into the system shall be by open gullies for the drip pans and floor drains and a
tundish for instrument drains. (Figure 1) shows a typical gully seal design.
In order to prevent possible vapour communication between areas through the non-
hazardous open drains system, all enclosed modules SHALL [PS] have liquid seal traps in
the drain headers.
The preferred seal type is an inverted cap design that can be easily inspected (see
Figure 1). The liquid seals in the traps may evaporate, especially in enclosed modules
containing equipment operating at relatively warm temperatures., In these cases, a
maintenance procedure SHALL [PS] be developed to periodically inspect and replenish the
liquid seals. Alternatively, provisions for a continuous trickle flow of water through the drain
gullies to maintain seal levels avoid the need for frequent checks.
Account must be taken of possible pressure differences between modules resulting from
the operation of HVAC systems.

3.3 OPEN HAZARDOUS AREA DRAIN SYSTEM

Drainage from hazardous areas SHALL [PS] be completely segregated from any other
drainage system to eliminate the risk of hydrocarbon vapour transmission to other areas.
Drainage from hazardous areas containing liquids such as crude oil, which pose an
environmental threat upon overboard discharge, shall be routed to a hydrocarbon recovery
system to remove and recycle the oil before allowing the water to be discharged overboard.
Liquid seal traps SHALL [PS] be provided in the open hazardous drain system to prevent
the transmission of hydrocarbon vapours between modules/areas. Liquid seal traps SHALL
[PS] be corrosion resistant to avoid loss of liquid seal due to corrosion leaks.
Plated deck areas under equipment or flanged piping handling hydrocarbon liquids shall be
provided with a local curbed area to prevent spillage of hydrocarbons directly into the sea
or spreading through facility. Care must be taken to keep the curbed area size to a practical
minimum to reduce the load on the drain system during periods of heavy rain.
On facilities with segregated hazardous areas, the open drains from each area SHALL [PS]
be routed to separate drain headers and segregated from each other by liquid seals.
The open hazardous area drain stream shall be collected and routed to a suitable
collection, oil skimming and disposal system, i.e. one which conforms to the local regulatory
and operating unit requirements.

3.4 INSTRUMENT DRAINS

3.4.1 General
Instrument drains SHALL [PS] be accounted for in hazardous area classification.
It is typically not practical to provide a dedicated drain system for instruments, therefore the
handling of instrument drains shall be on a case by case basis, with guidance as noted
below.
In all cases, the instrument drain piping (or tubing) shall be arranged so that the draining
liquid is visible to the operator when the instrument is being drained.
3.4.2 Process services
Liquids whose vapours are lighter than air will typically disperse on open deck facilities.
These liquids may be drained into a tundish or open drain, provided the volume of flashing
vapour will not create a flammable or explosive mixture. In that case the instrument
SHALL [PS] be drained into a process or flare system operating at lower pressure.
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Liquids whose vapours are heavier than air may be collected in low spaces and thus pose a
fire hazard. In closed modules, these services SHALL [PS] be identified on the PEFS and
their drains hard piped into a process or flare system operating at lower pressure.
Open deck facilities shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
3.4.3 Utility services
Instruments in non-hydrocarbon services, e.g. potable water, compressed air, nitrogen,
etc., shall be drained into a container or to the ONHD via tundish or open drain gully.

3.5 HELIDECK DRAINS

A helideck SHALL [PS] have its perimeter contained within a curb and rainwater shall be
collected in gullies and drained overboard. The helideck drains SHALL [PS] be fitted with
fire traps so that burning fuel cannot pass directly overboard.
Aviation fuel filters, hose reels and miscellaneous equipment mounted adjacent to the
helideck shall be surrounded by a curb to prevent the spread of any fuel spillage. The
curbed area shall be drained via the ONHD.
Though aviation fuel may be classified as non hazardous, since its vapours do not meet the
hazardous criteria (similar to diesel fuel), it should be drained into a system that provides
adequate retention time for separation of the fuel from water to avoid discharge of fuel to
sea.
The design should take into account the drainage of spilt aviation fuel with the purpose of
removing any spillage quickly from the vicinity of the aircraft.
Minor aviation fuel spills on the helideck should be dealt with by evaporation in warm
climates or absorbent materials.
Compliance with national and applicable international regulations for landing areas shall be
ensured with clarification sought as necessary from the Principal.

3.6 FIREWATER DRAINS

3.6.1 General
The quantities of water used in fire-fighting could be much greater than other drainage
quantities. It would generally be uneconomic to design a water collection system to allow
the passage of these quantities.
Inadequate firewater drainage could cause a fire to spread within the facility and may
overload the support structure. The drain system should therefore be designed to minimise
fire spread while also preventing overload of structural members.
The design requirements for handling firewater and fire suppressing foams in the drainage
collections systems could vary greatly between fully enclosed modules and open deck
facilities. For this reason, options for these configurations are presented below.
3.6.2 Enclosed modules
Fully enclosed modules are typically provided with a flooring system that encloses the
space and thus prevents the over flow of firewater collecting in the floor and drip pans.
Where deluge systems and / or monitors are installed for fire fighting, a direct overflow into
the sea SHALL [PS] be provided. Deluge water within any enclosed module SHALL [PS] be
collected in open drain gullies and discharged directly overboard via downcomers which are
sized to serve several drain outlets. Any manifolding SHALL [PS] maintain area
segregations and discharges SHALL [PS] be to a safe location. In pressurised areas, seal
legs SHALL [PS] be required.
The take-off point for deluge water from the drain gully shall be above that for the normal
open drain so that the deluge water effectively overflows.
When a deluge system is activated, pool fires could form if the drains were under-sized,
which would increase the chance of a fire spreading. To prevent excessive back-up of
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water in the modules, the deluge drain lines SHALL [PS] be sized for the full deluge system
discharge capacity in each area plus an additional 50% to allow for extra fire-fighting
equipment. Some of the deluge water in hazardous areas will travel via the normal OHD
system and if a drains collection tank is employed, this shall be considered when sizing the
overflow line.
3.6.3 Open decks
Open decks typically have grated and open areas which drain directly to the sea and may
not have the drainage problems associated with an enclosed module.
The drain systems on open deck facilities SHALL [PS] be designed to prevent the spread of
fire via the drain systems and the overload of structural members.
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4. GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

4.1 SIZING DRAIN SYSTEMS

The flow rate of liquids into a facilitys drain systems can vary widely. The design flow rate
for sizing the system components will be specific to each case and some of the main
factors to be taken into account are:
The deck area and the duration and rate of rainwater falling on areas that are
collected in the drainage system.
The deck area and the duration and rate for wash down water from hand-held
hoses that are collected in the drainage system.
Firewater rates from fixed fire monitors, deluge systems and portable fire-fighting
equipment that overflow directly to the sea or are collected in the drainage system.
Draining the contents of process equipment during their cleaning. The capacity of
the drain system should allow this to be carried out within a reasonable time.

4.2 SELECTION AND SIZING OF COLLECTION AND SKIMMING VESSELS

4.2.1 Selection
The selection of the type of collection and skimming vessels typically depends upon the
type of structure supporting the facility. Factors that could affect the selection of the
collection and skimming vessels include:
Weight and size constraints, e.g. generally a TLP will have greater constraints than
an FPSO.
Height constraints since the vessels will have to be at a low point on the facility.
The vessel shall be located to prevent the continuous accumulation of water in the inlet
piping.
Vessels, caissons, sumps and tanks shall be designed to an appropriate and recognised
mechanical design standard or code consistent with the standards applied for the facility as
a whole and subject to approval by the Principal.
4.2.2 Sizing
The sizing criteria for collection and skimming vessels shall be consistent with the intended
operations and maintenance procedures. The overall capacity of each of the chosen
collection systems shall be sufficient to collect and treat:
The largest volume of water expected from the open drains during the design rain;
The largest volume of oily water that is expected from the draining/maintenance
operations;
The handling of solids.
Note: Sizing criteria omitted from the previous edition of this DEP include:
The risk of a vessel rupture or pipework failure shall be considered negligible and
therefore the sizing of a collection vessel for the largest expected volume of spilled
hydrocarbons is not a necessary sizing criteria.
The sizing of a collection vessel to handle the volume of water during an
emergency deluge is not required since overflow provisions are provided for
enclosed modules.
It may not be practical to predict droplet size distribution in drain systems because of the
different hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon sources that may be present. Therefore the
settling time criterion used in sizing other oil-water gravity separation equipment may not be
applicable.
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In the event that a droplet size distribution can be approximated, Stokes Law may be used
for vessel sizing.
4.2.3 Design pressure
The design pressure for these vessels shall be adequate for the back pressure created in
the vessel from the vent system.
Protection for the vessel from failure due to a vacuum shall be provided.
4.2.4 Materials selection
Carbons steels are most commonly used because of their strength, though fibreglass may
be considered because of its corrosion resistance and light weight.
Whether a fire-resistant material is required or not may be subjected to the local operating
units requirements.
The inventory of hydrocarbons in these vessels is typically low and firewater deluge is not
typically required.
4.2.5 Vessel internals
The inlet piping from the drain headers SHALL [PS] enter the collection vessels via a liquid
seal to prevent possible backflow of vapour and to avoid static hazards. The liquid seal can
be:
in the form of the entrance below the minimum water level; or
an external piping seal loop; or
a dip pipe inside the vessel.
The external piping liquid seal requires regular checking to ensure its integrity and
accessibility aspects shall therefore be considered during detailed piping design.
Dip pipes SHALL [PS] be provided if a caisson is used for the OHD systems even though it
might appear that they are not strictly required where non-hazardous and hazardous area
drainage systems, including collection caissons, are totally segregated from one another.
However, they are useful in minimising vapour release into the modules in the event of
backflow or other system upset conditions by creating an extra water seal between the
process and the drainage systems.
4.2.6 Vessel appurtenances
An adequate number of manways shall be provided to allow for the periodic inspection and
cleaning of the vessel. These shall also be provided with the consideration of ventilation to
comply with the requirements for confined space entry.
An adequate number of drain connections shall be provided to facilitate cleaning and entry
into the vessel.
An adequate number of sample connections shall be provided on the vessel for sampling
the water section and the skimmed oil section.
4.2.7 Corrosion protection
Carbon steel vessels shall be internally coated and provided with sacrificial anodes and an
anode test port due to corrosive nature of the water in the drain systems.
Inert gas blanketing may also be considered to reduce the internal corrosion.
Blanketing with hydrocarbon vapour SHALL [PS] not be provided due to the hazard of
vapour entering the drain headers.
4.2.8 Disposal caissons
Drainage from an open non-hazardous drain system SHALL [PS] be discharged into a
dedicated non-hazardous caisson, separate from the one installed on the OHD system.
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Alternatively, separate ONHD and OHD collection vessels may be considered. The
advantages and disadvantages of caissons and vessels are described in (Table 3).
Caissons shall be provided with a means to determine the elevation of the oil-water
interface within the caisson to ensure that hydrocarbons do not underflow into the sea.
When a large amount of hydrocarbons has entered the caisson, operational procedures
should ensure that it will be pumped out immediately.
Drain piping within caissons shall be made of Monel or glass-fibre reinforced plastic
(GRE/GRP) to avoid corrosion.
Sea wave motion will cause fluctuations of the levels in a caisson and this shall be
accounted for in the design.
Table 3 Caissons versus collection vessels

Caissons (vertical) Advantages

1. Easy to achieve low point drainage and large holding
volumes for hydrocarbon fluids.
2. Less affected by solid materials in drained fluids.
3. Little or no water recycled back to the process system.
4. Tolerant of upset conditions.
Disadvantages
1. Less effective in oil and water separation.
2. Should not be used for the discharge of oil contaminated
solids.
3. Access for inspection and return pump maintenance needs
careful consideration during facility design.
4. Likely to be more expensive than collection vessels and to
entail higher maintenance costs.
5. Difficult to confirm that there is no underflow of hydrocarbons
and hence there is a greater environmental risk.
6. Wave motion causes fluctuations in internal pressure and
levels.
7. Level control instrumentation not easily accessible and failure
may lead to hydrocarbon underflow.

Collection vessels Advantages

(horizontal) 1. Likely to be less costly than caissons.
2. Easy access and maintainability.
3. Possible to measure discharge water quality/flow.
4. More effective in oil and water separation.
Disadvantages
1. Must be installed at a low point in the facility requiring special
provisions in the structural framework.
2. Susceptible to accumulation of solids in both the vessels.
3. Limited capacity for hydrocarbon holding volumes.

4.3 PIPING SYSTEMS

Piping systems for drain shall be specified against a recognised standard or code and
facility piping class consistent with the overall facility design standard and subject to
approval by the Principal.
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4.3.1 Sizing
Drain piping shall be sized for the maximum expected flow, including 70% of the firewater
deluge system rate where applicable or the maximum expected flow during heavy rain,
whichever is the higher.
A minimum DN 100 pipe size shall be used in drain headers when and where sand or other
solids might collect.
Once the largest size for the drain header is selected, that size shall be used to the
collection vessel because any reduction in line size provides a location where the drain
header could be plugged by debris.
4.3.2 Layouts
The piping shall be self-draining with horizontal sections sloped downwards towards
collection vessels with a slope of not less than 1:100. For floating production systems such
as FPSOs, specific attention should be paid to drain system gradients to ensure the drains
function correctly over the normal operating range of vessel trim and movements.
Liquid seal loops and air gaps shall be considered for use to segregate segments of the
piping systems to help prevent vapour migration in the piping system.
Seal loops shall be accessible for clean-out. A vacuum breaker is sometimes required to
prevent loss of the seal loop. The checking, cleaning and filling of the seal loop shall be a
part of the facilitys maintenance procedures.
Air gaps can consist of the drain pipe discharging into an open drain trough or into an
expander two pipe size larger than the drain pipe.
Attention should also be given to the piping layouts between different elevations in the
piping system to prevent backflow of liquids at lower levels.
Pump suction piping on collection vessels shall be above the vessel bottom to account for
the accumulation of solids on the vessel bottom.
Removable pipe spools or spectacle blinds shall be provided on the vessel piping tie-ins for
use when positive isolation is required for confined space entry.
4.3.3 Design pressure
If operated at atmospheric pressure, the design pressure of the piping shall be a minimum
of 1000 kPa based on the requirement to allow the connection and use of fire hoses for
flushing and cleaning.
4.3.4 Material selection
Drain piping should preferably be a corrosion resistant material, due to the presence of
seawater in the effluent. Fibreglass (GRP or GRE) is the most commonly used material and
provides the added advantage of weight savings on floating systems.
When fibreglass piping is selected, an electrically conductive version conforming to IMO
Resolution A.753(18), Section 2.2.5 electrical conductivity SHALL [PS] be used in
electrically classified hazardous areas.
The flange facing on fibreglass flanges are typically flat faced and steel flanges bolted to
fibreglass flanges shall be flat faced.
In the event a fire resistant material is required for the drain piping, hot dip galvanized steel
piping should be considered.
4.3.5 Basket strainers
Baskets strainers may be used in the inlet piping to the collection and skimming vessels to
collect solids before they enter the vessel. When basket strainers are installed, a means
shall be provided to prevent the drain system from backing up into the drain headers in the
event the basket strainers become clogged. This could be in the form of an overflow pipe
around the strainers and to the collection vessel.
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No block valves shall be included in drain system piping which could completely block the
drainage routeunless locked open. Valves used in the piping system shall be the full
opening type with full sized ports and lockable.

4.4 PROCESS SAND AND SOLIDS

Oil contaminated sand and solids from process vessels shall not be allowed to enter the
open drain system. The gravity separation mechanism in the collection vessel will not be
adequate to wash the oil from the sand.

4.5 TOXIC FLUIDS

Fluids classified as toxic SHALL [PS] be identified on the PEFS. The design of systems
handling toxic fluids SHALL [PS] prevent the contact of those fluids with personnel, e.g.
drains shall be hard piped into a process system operating at lower pressure.

4.6 FACILITY SOLID WASTES

Solid wastes from the facility are likely to enter the drain systems and will include plastics,
paper, drink cans, electrical wire and their jacketing, welding rods, nylon wraps, etc.
Provisions for handling these solid wastes shall include:
a) Adequate line sizes, e.g. a minimum DN 100 line size shall be used.
b) Minimize the number of changes in direction and flanges, as these are areas where
the solids tend to collect.
c) Use of 45o bends in lieu of 90o bends to help facilitate rodding of the drain line.
d) Provide an adequate number of cleanouts. Clean-outs for drain lines that are not
readily accessible shall be routed to accessible location to allow access without the
use of scaffolding. These cleanouts shall not present tripping hazards and may be
located below a removable grating panel.
e) Seal traps shall be located in accessible locations to allow for periodic cleaning.
f) Baskets strainers may be used on the inlet to collection vessels to capture these
wastes before entering the collection vessel.
Solid wastes may cause further problems in the collection tank due to the potential build-up
of material in the tank and the blockage of pump filters and suction lines. Entry into the
pump suction line shall be above the base of the tank to allow for the presence of solids in
the collection vessel.

4.7 BACKFLOW PROTECTION

Hydrocarbons liquids separated in collection vessels and caissons will in most cases be
pumped back to the process for recovery (unless discharged to a marine vessel). A tie-in is
therefore required between the process and the drain system, but this has the risk of
hydrocarbons backflowing from the process to the drain system. In order to minimise this
possibility, the pumps SHALL [PS] discharge to the lowest practical pressure level in the
process. A reliable non-return system SHALL [PS] be employed which, in addition to a non-
return valve, SHALL [PS] consist of another system to positively prevent backflow such as
an actuated valve tied into the pump start/stop logic. A positive-displacement pump will also
help to prevent backflow.
Hydrocarbon liquids from ONHD systems SHALL [PS] normally be routed to OHD
hydrocarbon collection systems or a dedicated disposal route not connected to the process
or flare system as an additional segregation barrier.

4.8 FLOOR DRAINS

Where there is no risk of environmentally damaging hydrocarbon spillage, the drain system
may be discharged directly overboard, thereby reducing the volume of uncontaminated
water which would otherwise be collected through the drains system.
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When structurally feasible, plate decks and floors shall be adequately sloped to promote
flow to drainage system gullies, thus minimising the formation of liquid pools and limiting
the spread of spills.
On facilities with segregated hazardous areas, the open drains from each area SHALL [PS]
be routed to separate drain headers, segregated from each other by liquid seals.

4.9 DRIP PANS

Drip pans shall be installed under process equipment and flanged piping, where spillage of
hydrocarbons is possible.
Drip pans shall slope to a collection trough and shall be free of areas where liquids can
accumulate.
Seal welding to structural members shall be used to reduce corrosion.
Strainers shall be installed over the drip pan drains to prevent solid contaminants from
entering the piping system.
The flange facings on drip pans drain connections shall be flat faced when bolted to
fibreglass flanges.

4.10 TUNDISHES
All tundishes shall be fitted with covers when not in use to prevent debris entering the
pipework. These covers will also help to restrict the backflow of vapours.
The use of valves in pipework below the tundishes to restrict backflow is not recommended
due to operability and cost disadvantages.
The height of all tundishes should be kept as low as possible and they should be installed
at an approximately equal elevation to minimise the possibility of liquid backflow.
The end of a drain line shall terminate inside a tundish, not above it, to avoid splashing and
spread of the drained fluid.
Tundishes beneath sampling points shall have a side-entry slot to allow insertion of sample
bottles.
The piping from the tundish should preferably be routed to a drip pans drain outlet to
minimize hydrocarbons from collecting in the drip pan. When piped to a drain header, the
connection should be via a liquid seal and be flanged. This allows the tundish connection to
be blinded off for pressure testing the drain piping and also provides a flushing connection
for clean-out.

4.11 VENTS
Vents act to both relieve positive pressure as well as potential negative pressure relative to
atmospheric pressure.
The atmospheric vents from the collection vessels and caissons SHALL [PS] not be
interconnected with vents containing hydrocarbons. The discharge piping from the vents
SHALL [PS] be designed and positioned so that ignition by static electricity (or other ignition
source) is precluded. The top of the vent pipe SHALL [PS] be sharp-edged to prevent brush
discharges. Consideration should be given to placing the vent within the protective
"umbrella" of the facilitys lightning conductor system or inside the Faraday cage formed by
part of a structure, such as the flare boom.
When sizing the vents backpressure or partial vacuum in the worst cases SHALL [PS] not
interfere with safety critical liquid seals required for segregation or as vapour barriers.
The vents SHALL [PS] be sited away from air compressor and HVAC inlets.
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If flame arrestors or detonation arrestors are fitted, they:

SHALL [PS] be constructed of corrosion resistant materials;
located at a sufficient elevation to avoid contact with liquids;
installed in the vertical when feasible to prevent liquid accumulation or fitted with
drain valves when installed in the horizontal;
installed in a location accessible for periodic inspection; and
piping routed to prevent the accumulation of liquids.
Refer to DEP 80.45.10.10-Gen. for additional requirements regarding detonation and flame
arrestor installation in vents. The installation of arrestors (flame or detonation) arrestor shall
be justified and approved by Principal taking into account local regulations.
The location of the arrestor shall also consider the manufacturers recommendation with
regard to the maximum number of pipe diameter lengths from the vent outlet. Where
detonation or flame arrestors are fitted, engineered safeguards (e.g, vacuum breaker,
adequate design pressure) against potential underpressure (vacuum) or overpressure that
may occur due to blockage SHALL [PS] be installed as required based on system analysis
in compliance with DEP 80.45.10.11-Gen., taking into account requirements to maintain
liquid seals in the system. Regular inspection of the arrestor SHALL [PS] not be relied upon
as the sole safeguard. The nature of an open drain system with vessels/tanks fitted with
overflows usually means that the potential for overpressure is limited. However the
safeguards SHALL [PS] ensure that integrity and operation of safety critical liquid seals
required for segregation remains intact.

4.12 CHEMICAL TREATMENTS

Periodic treatment of the collection and skimming vessel with a biocide may be considered
to reduce or eliminate biological growth in the system.
A means to mix the water in the vessel should be provided to disperse the biocide for
greatest effectiveness.
The use and discharge overboard of any biocide may be subject to discharge regulations.

4.13 SAMPLING OF EFFLUENT

Refer to Section 2.2
Where collection vessels are used, sampling points with convenient access shall be
provided to monitor the quality of the water discharged from the drains vessels.
In the event periodic sampling of the effluent from a disposal caisson is required, an
eductor system at the outlet of the caisson may be a feasible solution.

4.14 DISPOSAL TO SEA

Adequate separation between the overboard water disposal locations and the seawater lift
facilities shall be maintained to prevent the possibility of hydrocarbons being lifted with the
seawater. The respective locations of seawater intakes and drain caissons should be
determined with account being taken of tidal currents, winds and the type of platform
substructure design.
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5. REFERENCES

In this DEP reference is made to the following publications:

NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.

SHELL STANDARDS

Definition of temperature, pressure and toxicity levels DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.

Heat transfer fluid (HTF) systems DEP 20.05.50.10-Gen.
Area classification (amendments / supplements to IP 15) DEP 80.00.10.10-Gen.
Design of pressure relief, flare and vent systems DEP 80.45.10.10-Gen.

Overpressure and underpressure - Prevention and DEP 80.45.10.11-Gen.

protection
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

IMO Resolution A.753(18) (adopted on 4 November

1993) Guidelines for the Application of Plastic Pipes on
Ships
Issued by:
International Maritime Organisation
www.imo.org
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APPENDIX 1 FIGURES

Figure 1 Typical seal-trap arrangement

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Figure 2 Typical Schematic drainage system

Typical disposal route

Note Not Used

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APPENDIX 2 LIST OF CHANGES

Appendix 2 List of changes

Section Change
Replaced bunded area with curbed area and reference to fluids with liquids
General
when appropriate
1.1 Simplified the 1st paragraph to refer solely offshore oil and gas production facilities
1.1 Added paragraph referring to DEP 37.14.10.10 Informative
1.1 Expanded the listing of drain systems covered by the DEP
Reworded paragraph excluding domestic waste water and draining from drilling
1.1
rigs
1.1 Added paragraph excluding closed maintenance drain systems
Added paragraph excluding drain systems and winterizing of drains systems in low
1.1
temperature climates
1.3.2 Definitions: Added definitions for Hazardous Area and Non Hazardous Area
1.3.2 Definitions: Added clarifying note to Very Toxic
1.3.2 Definitions: Added definition for Segregated
1.3.3 Abbreviations: Deleted Closed Drain and added FPSO and TLP
Purpose and Function of Facility Drain Systems: Deleted the reference to the
2.1
MARPOL Convention (added reference in new Section 2.2)
2.1 Added sentence regarding the transport and disposal of solids at an onshore site
Added sentence regarding the use of seal loops and air gaps to segregate drains in
2.1
the same drain system
Expanded the listing of factors affecting the safety and environmental acceptability
2.1
of drain systems.
2.1 Deleted the paragraph regarding modifications to existing drain systems
2.1 Added final paragraph regarding requirements for cryogenic fluids
2.2 Reworded to direct designer to specific operating unit or location requirements.
2.3 Drain Systems Classifications: renumbered from 2.2 to 2.3
Open non-hazardous area drain system: Added the last paragraph regarding
2.3.1
segregation of drain systems
Open hazardous area drain system: Added reference to the majority of liquid
2.3.2
hydrocarbons being transferred to other process systems or storage
Closed maintenance drains: Modified this section to exclude the use of these types
2.3.3
of hard piped process drain systems
2.3.4 Process drains: Modified this section to clarify the handling of process drains
2.3.5 Speciality fluid recovery and disposal systems: Added this section
2.3.6 Instrument drains: Referred to Section 3 to avoid duplicate information
2.3.7 Helideck drains: Referred to Section 3 to avoid duplicate information
2.3.8 Firewater drains: Referred to Section 3 to avoid duplicate information
Laboratory drains: Minor modifications to wording. Deleted SHALL [PS] process
2.3.9
safety requirement.
Formerly Living quarters drain system: Deleted this section as it was excluded in Section 1.1
2.2.8 Scope
Formerly Drilling module drain system Deleted this section as it was excluded in Section
2.2.10 1.1 Scope
3 Changed title from Guidelines to Requirements
Sources and Destinations of Drain Systems Liquids: Added the descriptions of the
3.1
types of hydrocarbon pollutants encountered on an offshore facility
3.1 Table 1: Moved Notes to the top of the table
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Appendix 2 List of changes

Section Change
3.1 Table 1: Added a column for Item No. (can be used for reference purposes)
Table 1, Item 1: Added note regarding the removal of hydrocarbons before draining
3.1
a vessel into the OHD and deleted the reference to CD if very toxic fluids
3.1 Table 1, Item 2: Added this item reading the handling of sands and solids
3.1 Table 1: Deleted Process drains from process vessels
3.1 Table 1, Item 3: Added reference to piping (flanged components)
3.1 Table 1, Item 4: Replaced reference to Drains from with Drip pans under
3.1 Table 1, Item 5: Added this item for drip pans at diesel fuel handling equipment
3.1 Table 1, Item 6: Added reference to filters, pumps, piping etc.
Table 1, Item 9: Deleted the reference to Drains and added note regarding the
3.1
routing the overflow from a diesel tank to the primary storage tank
Table 1, Item 11: Revised the destination of lube oil drains to the specialty fluid
3.1
recovery and disposal system
Table 1, Item 12: Added this section regarding the equipment drains for diesel,
3.1 aviation fuel, hydraulic oils, glycol, etc. being routed to the specialty fluid recovery
and disposal system
3.1 Table 1, Item 13: Replaced hazardous with hydrocarbon
3.1 Table 1, Item 18: Deleted reference to CD if very toxic fluids
3.1 Table 1: Deleted Drilling rig mud drains
Open Non-Hazardous Area Drain System: Deleted the sentence Open modules
3.2
do not require seal traps.
Open Non-Hazardous Area Drain System: Deleted the paragraph regarding
3.2
disposal options
Open Hazardous Area Drain System: Added for enclosed module only as a
3.3
clarification in the third paragraph.
Open Hazardous Area Drain System: Reworded the final paragraph to include a
3.3
reference to the regulatory and operating unit requirements
Open Hazardous Area Drain System: Deleted the paragraph referring to older
3.3
facilities
Open Hazardous Area Drain System: Deleted the paragraph referring to the closed
3.3
drains
Formerly 3.4 Closed (Maintenance) Drain System: Deleted this section
Formerly 3.5 Process Drain System: Deleted this section
Instrument Drains: Renumbered from 3.6 to 3.4 and reorganized this section. 3.4.1:
3.4
Deleted SHALL [PS] process safety requirement.
Helideck Drains: Renumbered from 3.7 to 3.5 and added the 3rd paragraph.
3.5
Deleted SHALL [PS] process safety requirement in para 2.
3.6 Firewater Drains: Renumbered from 3.8 to 3.6
General: Added 3rd paragraph regarding designs for fully enclosed modules and
3.6.1
open deck designs.
Enclosed modules: added the 1st paragraph regarding the use of this section for
3.6.2
enclosed modules
3.6.3 Open decks: Added this section regarding firewater drains on open deck facilities
4 Changed title from Considerations to Requirements
Sizing Drain Systems: Added the duration and rate as criteria affecting the sizing of
4.1
the drain systems
Drain System Levels: Deleted this section as its contents was moved to the section
Formerly 4.2
on Piping Systems
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Appendix 2 List of changes

Section Change
Drain System Levels: Deleted the process safety requirement that Separate drain
Formerly 4.2 headers from each level to the receiving systems SHALL [PS] be used to
overcome this problem.
Drain System Gradients: Deleted this section as its contents was moved to the
Formerly 4.3
section on Piping Systems
Selection and Sizing of Collection and Skimming Vessels: Renumbered from 4.4 to
4.2 4.2 and replaced Caissons and Drains with Collection and Skimming Vessels in
the title
4.2.1 Selection: Added this section with general selection criteria
4.2.1 Added text on codes and standards for vessels and tanks
Sizing: Deleted vessel rupture and deluge volumes from the sizing criteria. Deleted
4.2.2
SHALL [PS] process safety reuirement.
Sizing: Added a reference to Stokes Law for sizing in the vent a droplet size
4.2.2
distribution can be approximated.
Design pressure: Added this section. Deleted SHALL [PS] process safety
4.2.3
requirement (2x).
4.2.4 Material selection: Added this section
4.2.5 Vessel internals: Added this section
Vessel internals: Deleted the section regarding hydrocarbons from a ONHD
4.2.5
caisson being routed to a OHD caisson
4.2.6 Vessel appurtenances: Added this section
4.2.7 Corrosion protection: Added this section
4.2.8 Disposal caissons: Added this section
4.3 Piping Systems: Renumbered from 4.5 to 4.3
4.3.1 Sizing: Added this section
4.3.1 Added sentence on codes, standards and piping class
4.3.1 Sizing: Deleted the 0.8 m/s maximum fluid velocity
4.3.2 Layouts: Added this section. Deleted SHALL [PS] process safety requirement.
4.3.3 Design pressure: Added this section
Design pressure: Deleted the process safety requirement that The design
4.3.3
pressure of collection vessels SHALL [PS] be 350 kPa minimum.
4.3.4 Material selection: Added this section
4.3.5 Basket strainers: Added this section
4.4 Process Sand and Solids: Added this section
4.5 Toxic Fluids: Added this section
4.6 Facility Solid Wastes: Added this section
Backflow Prevention: Added the recommendation that the hydrocarbon liquids from
4.7 an ONHD system be routed to the OHD collection system as an additional
segregation barrier.
Liquid Seals and Dip Pipes: Deleted this section as its contents was moved to the
Formerly 4.8
section on the Collection Vessels and Piping Systems
4.8 Floor Drains: Renumbered from 4.9 to 4.8
4.8 Floor Drains: Replaced negligible with no risk of hydrocarbon spillage
Floor Drains: Added When structurally feasible, regarding the sloping of plate
4.8
decks and floors. Deleted [PS[ requirement, replaced with shall
4.9 Drip Pans: Renumbered from 4.10 to 4.9
4.9 Drip Pans: Deleted the reference to drip pans are likely to form a hazardous zone
4.9 Drip Pans: Added requirement to install strainers over the drip pan drains
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Appendix 2 List of changes

Section Change
4.10 Tundishes: Renumbered from 4.11 to 4.10
4.10 Tundishes: Deleted the references to funnels. Replaced SHALL [PS] with shall.
4.11 Vents: Renumbered from 4.12 to 4.11
Rewrote section on vents and added reference to DEPs 80.45.10.10 and
4.11 80.45.10.11. Fitment of a flame or detonation arrestor in an open drain system vent
is considered permissible,
Vents: Reworded the first paragraph to exclude connecting the vents to vents
4.11 containing hydrocarbons and removed the process safety requirement that the
vents not be interconnected
4.11 Vents: Added air compressor inlets regarding the location of the vents
4.11 Vents: Added paragraph clarifying the use of flame arrestors
4.12 Chemical Treatments: Added this section
Sampling of Effluent: Added this section. Deleted SHALL [PS] process safety
4.13
requirement.
Disposal at Sea: Relocated the final paragraph to Section 4.13 Sampling of
4.14
Effluent. Deleted SHALL [PS] process safety requirement.
5 Added reference to DEPs 80.45.10.10 and 80.45.10.11
5 Deleted MARPOL 1973 reference
References: Replaced the reference to SWW (Shell Wide Web) with Shell
5.
Technical Standards Portal
5. References: Added DEP 20.05.50.10-Gen., Heat transfer fluid (HTF) systems
References: Added DEP 80.00.10.10-Gen., Area classification (amendments /
5.
supplements to IP 15)
References: Added IMO Resolution A.753(18) (adopted on 4 November 1993)
5.
Guidelines for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships
References: Replaced the addresses of international organisations with their web
5.
address

Figure 3, Schematic drainage system with closed drains Deleted this Figure
Appendix 1
because generic closed drain designs are no longer supported in this DEP
Appendix 2 List of changes - Added this appendix