YHP

YEN HUNG PETROCHEMICAL JOINT STOCK COMPANY (YHP)

SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD INSTRUMENT

PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.: YHP-IN-SPC-0006-B

YHP REFRIGERATED LPG TERMINAL PROJECT

TTCL/TVC PROJECT NO. VD-191

Total Page (Including this page): 34 sheets

N.V.THANH/ P.V.TAN/ APISIT M./

B 25-Dec-23 For Approval D.T.QUAN
P.C.NAM D.T.QUAN N.V.LANH

N.V.THANH/ P.V.TAN/ APISIT M./

A 06-Nov-23 For Approval D.T.QUAN
P.C.NAM D.T.QUAN N.V.LANH

Rev Date Description Prepared Checked Approved Auth’ d

FOR PROJECT USE ONLY
Originator Distribution PR ME PP EE IN CV QHSE PC PJ SITE CONTRACTOR Total
Project No. of Copy 1 1
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REVISION HISTORY SHEET

Rev Date Description
A 06-Nov-23 For Approval

B 25-Dec-23 For Approval

- Update sizing flange connection for level switch,
thermowells, guided wave radar transmitter
- Update description for skin sensors, orifice plate, level
instruments
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE 5
1.2 DEFINITION AND ABBREVIATION 5
1.3 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 6
1.4 MEASURE UNITS 9
1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 10
2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT 10
2.1 INSTRUMENT SELECTION 10
2.2 INSTRUMENT RANGES AND ACCURACY 10
2.3 TRANSMITTER AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION 11
2.4 SWITCHES 11
2.5 ACCESSIBILITY 12
2.6 LOCATION 12
2.7 PAINTING AND NAMEPLATE 12
2.8 INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS 12
2.9 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 15
2.10 SIL REQUIREMENT 16
2.11 ENCLOSURE AND MATERIAL 16
2.12 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT IN HAZADOUS AREAS 16
3.0 PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS 16
3.1 GENERAL 16
3.2 PRESSURE GAUGE 17
3.3 PRESSURE TRANSMITTER AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER 18
3.4 PRESSURE SWITCH 18
4.0 TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS 19
4.1 GENERAL 19
4.2 THERMOWELLS 19
4.3 RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTOR (RTD) 20
4.4 THERMOCOUPLES 20
4.5 SKIN SENSORS 21
4.6 TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER 21
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4.7 LOCAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE 21

5.0 FLOW INSTRUMENTS 22
5.1 GENERAL 22
5.2 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE FLOW INSTRUMENTS 23
5.3 VARIABLE AREA FLOW METER/ROTAMETER 25
5.4 POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT AND TURBINE METER 26
5.5 VORTEX FLOW METER 26
5.6 ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FLOW METER 27
5.7 ULTRASONIC FLOW METERS 27
5.8 CORIOLIS MASS FLOW METER 27
5.9 INSTALLATION 28
6.0 LEVEL INSTRUMENTS 28
6.1 GENERAL 28
6.2 GUIDED WAVE RADAR TRANSMITTER 29
6.3 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE LEVEL INSTRUMENT 29
6.4 LEVEL GAUGE 30
6.5 TANK GAUGING LEVEL 31
6.6 LEVEL SWITCH 31
6.7 OTHER TYPES 32
7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 33
7.1 GENERAL 33
7.2 TEST EQUIPMENT 33
8.0 PACKING AND TRANSPORTATION 33
9.0 GUARANTEE 33
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 DOCUMENT PURPOSE

This document defines the minimum technical requirements for Field Instrument for Yen
Hung Refrigerated LPG Terminal Project (PROJECT) at Bac Tien Phong Industrial Zone,
Tien Phong Commune, Quang Yen Town, Quang Ninh province, developed by Yen Hung
Petrochemical Joint Stock Company.
Instrumentation supplied as an integral part of the package or machines shall be in compliance
with the requirements set forth in this specification.
1.2 DEFINITION AND ABBREVIATION
1.2.1 Definition
Definitions used in this document are described below:

PROJECT TITLE YHP REFRIGERATED LPG TERMINAL PROJECT

LOT CB3A, BAC TIEN PHONG INDUSTRIAL ZONE,

PROJECT LOCATION TIEN PHONG COMMUNE, QUANG YEN TOWN,
QUANG NINH PROVINCE, VIET NAM

YEN HUNG PETROCHEMICAL JOINT STOCK

EMPLOYER
COMPANY (YHP)

PMC BUREAU VERITAS VIETNAM LTD (BV)

CONSORTIUM:

1. TTCL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (TTCL) -

LEADER
CONTRACTOR
And
2. TTCL VIETNAM CORPORATION LIMITED (TVC) -
MEMBER

THE COMPANY HAVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH

VENDOR THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE SUPPLY OF SPECIFIED
EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

TTCL/TVC JOB NO. VD-191

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1.2.2 Abbreviation
Abbreviations used in this document are described below:
AC Alternating Current

CO Certificate of Origin

CQ Certificate of Quality

DC Direct Current

DCS Distributed Control System

DP Differential Pressure

DPDT Double-Pole, Dual-Throw (contact)

ESD Emergency Shutdown System

HART Highway Addressable Remote Transducer

IP Ingress Protection

I/O Input/Outputs

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

P&ID Piping & Instrumentation Diagram

RTD Resistance Temperature Detectors

SS Stainless Steel

SPDT Single-Pole, Dual-Throw (contact)

TC Thermocouple

UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply

1.3 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

1.3.1 Local Codes and Standards

TCVN 5334 Electrical apparatus for petroleum and petroleum products

terminal. Requirements on safety in design, installation and
operation
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TCVN 3255 Explosion safety-General Requirements

1.3.2 International Codes and Standards

The Field Instrument shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the following codes,
standards and reference documents:

API 550 Installation of refinery instruments and control systems

API 551 Process Measurement Instrumentation

API 552 Transmission systems

API 554 Process Instrumentation and Control

API MPMS Ch 3.1A Standard Practice for the Manual Gauging of Petroleum and
Petroleum Products

API MPMS 3.1B. Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid

Hydrocarbon in Stationary Tank by Automatic Tank Gauging

ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.47 Series A Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 through NPS 60

ASME B16.36 Orifice flanges

ASME PTC 19.3 Stress and Wake frequency calculation

ASME B40.100 Gauges- Pressure Indicating Dial Type, Elastic Element

ASME MFC-14M Measurement of Fluid Flow Using Small Bore Precision Orifice
Meters

ASTM 123A Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings

on Iron and Steel Products

BS 7430 Code of practice for Earthing

BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations

DIN 43762 Measurement and Control, for electrical temperature sensors,

sensor units for resistance thermometers

EN/IEC 62305 Lightning Protection

EN 837 Pressure Gauge

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EN 60079-30-2 Explosive atmospheres – Part 30-2: Electrical resistance trace

heating – Application guide for design, installation and
maintenance

IEC 60079 Series Explosive atmospheres

IEC 60331 Series Tests for electric cables under fire conditions – Circuit Integrity

IEC 60332 Tests for Electric and Optical Cables Under Fire Conditions

IEC 60332-3 Tests on Electric Cables under Fire Conditions- Part 3: Tests on
Bunched Wires or Cables
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 60584 Thermocouples

IEC 60605 Series Equipment reliability testing

IEC 60751 Industrial platinum resistance thermometers and platinum

temperature sensors

IEC 61000 Series Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

IEC 61010 Section 1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control and Laboratory

IEC 61508 Series Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable

electronic safety-related systems

IEC 61511 Series Functional safety - Safety instrumented systems for the process
industry sector

ISO 5167-1~4 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential

Devices Inserted in Circular Cross-Section Conduits Running
Full
ISO 3744 Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound
energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure -
Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane
ISO 5168 Measurement of Fluid Flow – Procedure for Evaluation of
Uncertainties
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ISO 6551 Petroleum liquids and gases – Fidelity and security of dynamic
measurement – Cabled transmission of electric and/or electronic
pulsed data

ISO 6817 Measurement of Conductive Liquid Flow in Closed

Conduits - Method Using Electromagnetic Flowmeters

ISO 10790 Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits - Guidance to the

selection, installation and use of Coriolis meters (mass flow,
density and volume flow measurements)

ISA 7.0.01 Quality Standard for Instrument Air

ISA 51.1 Process Instrumentation Terminology

ISA 71.01 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and

Control Systems: Temperature and Humidity

ISA MC96.1 Temperature Measurement Thermocouples

1.3.3 Reference Documents

YHP-PR-BOD-0001 Basic Engineering Design Data

YHP-IN-PHL-0001 Instrumentation & Control Philosophy

YHP-IN-SPC-0001 Specification for Distributed Control System

YHP-IN-SPC-0002 Specification for Emergency Shutdown System

YHP-IN-SPC-0005 Instrumentation And Control System Specification

for Package Unit

YHP-PP-SPC-0003 Engineering Specification for Piping Material

YHP-PP-SPC-0005 Engineering Specification for Cold Service

Insulation of Piping and Equipment

YHP-EL-DHZ-0001 Hazardous Area Classification_Key Plan

YHP-EL-DHZ-0002 Hazardous Area Classification_Typical Section

1.4 MEASURE UNITS

The metric SI system shall be used for all documents, drawings, manuals, scale mark etc. The
unit of measurement shall be followed to "YHP-PR-BOD-0001 Basic Engineering Design
Data" general requirements.
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1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Instrument equipment, accessories and associated installation materials shall be designed for
the site conditions as referred to document No. YHP-PR-BOD-0001_Basic Engineering
Design Data.
2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

2.1 INSTRUMENT SELECTION

The model of instrument shall be selected as of advanced technology, reliable quality,
convenience of maintenance and available spare parts with precondition of satisfied process
measuring and control function.
All instruments shall be suitable to withstand the environmental conditions specified for the
plant location.
All parts of exposed to process fluids shall have suitable resistant to corrosion corresponding
to fluid inside.
All field instruments shall be suitable for outdoor use (minimum IP 65) as a general rule, and
withstand the environmental conditions. If it is not possible or not practical, the selected
specification shall be submitted in writing for approval by CONTRACTOR prior to the
implementation of the manufacturing. All instrumentation and control panels installed in
hazardous areas shall be certified or approved for a hazardous area installation.
Instruments and their pneumatic process piping shall be provided with protection to mitigate
the effects of damage from process fluids, maintain the process fluid in a state to achieve
accurate measurement and to prevent freezing.
All field instruments shall be powered from the respective Uninterruptible Power Supplies
(UPS) system.
Sunshade shall be provided for electronic instrumentation that can be adversely affected by
heating effects or direct sun radiation. Material for sunshade shall be 304 stainless steel.
2.2 INSTRUMENT RANGES AND ACCURACY
The calibration range for all instruments shall be selected such that the greater of the normal
process measurement plus 30% or the maximum process measurement plus 10%. Any other
range may be used by exception.
Multiple transmitters with different ranges may be used as necessary depending on the
measurement range required.
Separate low range transmitter shall be used to achieve required accuracy where the minimum
process measurement is lower than the maximum possible turndown point of the high range
transmitter.
All instruments used in multiple voting and comparison loop shall have the same calibration
range.
The performance of the measurement device shall be suitable for the process application and
shall be at least in accordance with:
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• Gauges Device: ± 1.0% of full scale

• Electronic Transmitters: ± 0.25% of full scale
Instruments for Custody Transfer, Fiscal metering and Stock/Product Inventory shall meet the
requirements of accuracy as defined in the best practice of recognized International and
Vietnamese Government Legislation.
2.3 TRANSMITTER AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION
Transmitters shall be used for all process indication, control, alarm, and shutdown services.
Transmitters shall be electronic and of the Smart type with HART protocol (version 7)
technology in order to facilitate easier maintenance, simple adjustment, provide improved
diagnostics, and additional functionality, such as linearization.
Integral indication shall be provided on all transmitters for operator use. Linearization of
measurement shall be accomplished in the transmitters. Readout shall be configurable to
provide the actual scaled process variable in engineering unit corresponding to 0-100% and
4-20 mA values.
Where transmitters are used for voting configuration, non of these transmitters shall be used
for control application in DCS. An independent transmitter for the DCS is required.
In case of transmitter is installed in limited installation space, critical hazardous area or critical
process condition, the transmitter with remote electronic display shall be used.
Transmitter installation location shall be considered to operation and maintenance.
The preferred signal type for all field instrumentation shall be:

Signal Type Signal Level

Analogue (non-safety applications, e.g. DCS) Smart transmitters with 4-20mA,

24V DC “HART” protocol, version 7,
Except Weight Scale.

Analogue (safety applications, e.g. ESD) Smart transmitters with 4-20mA,

24V DC “HART” protocol, version 7.

Discrete signals 24V DC

Discrete Motor control signals 24V DC

Solenoids 24V DC

2.4 SWITCHES
Switches shall only be considered on non-critical auxiliary systems, e.g. seal oil systems for
non critical pumps and shall only be used with the CONTRACTOR’s written approval.
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Switches shall have reliable, high integrity switch mechanisms, e.g. flow switches shall be
avoided.
Switches shall have adjustable set points and have DPDT or SPDT contacts rated at 1A at 24V
DC.
Switch modules shall be hermetically sealed and vibration resistant.
2.5 ACCESSIBILITY
All locally mounted indicators, including thermometers shall be readable from grade or
permanent platforms.
All other measuring elements with pipework connections including fire and gas detectors shall
be accessible from grade or platforms.
Instruments including isolation valves shall be installed so as to be easily accessible from
grade or permanent platforms.
Where agreed, access via temporary means may be warranted for economic reasons.
Post or Gauge Board mounted instruments shall be located at a minimum 1400mm and
maximum 1600mm above grade or permanent platform level.
2.6 LOCATION
Instrumentation shall be positioned to minimize the effects of fire, solar radiation, heat from
adjacent equipment, condensation, spillage, rain, wash water and maintenance activities.
Instrumentation may be post or gauge board mounted. Posts or gauge board shall not be
attached to piping, removable flooring, handrails or mounted directly on machinery and
equipment subject to vibration.
2.7 PAINTING AND NAMEPLATE
All field mounted instruments shall be supplied duly identified by Tag Number.
Manufacturer's standard colors are allowed to use for all instrumentation equipment unless
otherwise specified.
Field instruments shall be generally painted with epoxy paint, unless otherwise specified. On
the surface of each instrument equipment needs a metallic nameplate which includes the
contents of tag number, type, size, level of pressure, material, level of explosion-proof, and so
on.
Painting and nameplate should not reflect sunlight that may activate flame detectors.
2.8 INSTRUMENT CONNECTIONS
2.8.1 Instrument Process Connections
Each instrument shall have its own process connections with dedicated process isolation
valves to minimize the potential of common mode failure.
Shared vessel nozzles are permitted for multiple instrument connections on standpipes
although safety instruments shall be via dedicated nozzles.
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Shared impulse lines are permitted for differential flow measurement where high and low
range transmitters are required for flow accuracy.
Vent and drain valves shall be incorporated within the instrument manifold (preferred). Vent
plugs shall be used.
Impulse lines shall be as short as possible, free from blockages and directed to ensure self
draining and venting, and ensuring that vibration is avoided.
When process fluids are liable to separate, solidify or deposit in impulse lines, or have extreme
temperatures or pressures, the choice of instrumentation coupling should be designed to
prevent damage to the transmitter or unreliable measurement.
Typically direct mount diaphragm seals with equal length capillaries are preferred.
All diaphragm seals shall be installed on dedicated process isolation valves and full size
flanged bleed ring with vent and drain valves.
Capillary systems shall be routed and protected against differential heating especially when
used for differential pressure measurement.
For detail of Instrument process connection requirements refer to the specific detail in the
below table or as defined in the Instrument Datasheet.
Instrument Process Connection to Piping and Vessels

Instrument Type Connection Piping Interface Instrument Remarks

Supplied on Connection to Connection
Vessel Instrument

Orifice Flange/ Flow

Transmitter N/A Minimum 300# 1/2" NPT (F) Otherwise, rating
Flange Rating shall meet pipe
N/A
class.
Flange Tap connections 1/2" NPT (F)
Pipe Classes up to
and including
600#.

3/4" NPT (F) Pipe Classes 900#

and above.

Instrument Connections 2" Flange 2" Flange (min.) N/A Rating shall be as
per pipe class/
(Diaphragm Seals) (min.)
vessel trim.

Pressure Gauge 2" Flange 3/4" NPT (F) 1/2" NPT (M) Rating shall be as
per pipe class/
Vessel trim.
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Pressure Gauge 2" Flange 2" Flange N/A Rating shall be as

(Diaphragm Seal) per pipe class.

Pressure Transmitter/ 2" Flange 3/4" NPT (F) 1/2" NPT (F) Rating shall be as
DP Pressure Transmitter per pipe class/
vessel trim.

Pressure Transmitter/ 2" Flange 2" Flange N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class/
DP Pressure Transmitter
vessel trim.
(Diaphragm Seals)

DP Level Transmitter 2" Flange 3/4" NPTF 1/2" NPT (F) Rating shall be as
per pipe class/
vessel trim.

DP Level Transmitter 2" Flange 2" Flange N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class/
(Diaphragm Seals)
vessel trim.

Level Displacer/ 2" Flange N/A N/A Rating shall be as

Capacitance per pipe class/
vessel trim.

Guided Wave Radar 2" Flange N/A N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class/
(min.)
vessel trim.

Level Switches 2" Flange 2" Flange N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class/
(min.) (min.)
vessel trim.

Level Gauge 2" Flange N/A N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class/
Magnetic & Glass Type
vessel trim.

Level Radar 6" Flange N/A N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class.
(Top- mounted)

Level Radar 2" Flange N/A N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class/
(Side- mounted) (for
vessel trim.
standpipe)
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Level Float (Internal) 6" Flange N/A N/A Rating shall be as

per pipe class/
vessel trim.

Temperature 2" Flange 1-1/2" Flange 1/2" NPT (M) Rating shall be as
per pipe class/
(Gauges/ Transmitters)
vessel trim.

Note:
Sizes for reference only, priority to be given to the Manufacturer’s standard sizes.
Flange connection type shall be according to “YHP-PP-SPC-0003_Engineering Specification
for Piping Material”.
2.8.2 Tubing And Fitting
All instrument tubing and fittings shall be 316 Stainless Steel as a minimum. Compression
fittings shall be double ferrule type. All tubing and fittings shall use imperial sizes, all thread
connection shall be NPT type.
2.8.3 Instrument Electrical Connections
Electrical entries to instruments shall be metric (M20 x 1.5) and EEx “d” protection when
mounted in hazardous area. In case metric type cable entry cannot be provided, certified
adaptor can be accepted for converting NPT type cable entry to metric type, this shall be
included within vendor scope of supply.
2.9 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Instrument systems shall be designed to avoid interaction between associated electrical
circuits. Spurious signals that cause interference shall be suppressed, preferably at source.
All equipment shall comply with:
• IEC 61000 Sections 2, 3, 4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility.
• IEC 61010 Section 1 - Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Instrumentation shall be tested by the Manufacturer to meet the requirements of Level 4
severity for contact discharge and air discharge as per IEC-61000 Part 2 (8kV for contact
discharge and 15kV for air discharge).
Instrumentation shall be tested by the Manufacturer to meet the requirements of Level 3
severity for susceptibility to effects of electromagnetic fields generated by portable radio
transceivers or any other device that generates continuous wave electromagnetic energy as per
IEC 61000 Part 3.
Instrumentation shall be tested by the Manufacturer to meet the requirements of Level 4
severity for susceptibility to effects of repetitive fast transient / burst on supply, signal or
control lines as per IEC 61000 Part 4.
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Test shall be carried out at field strength of 10 V/m in the frequency band 27 MHz to 500
MHz
2.10 SIL REQUIREMENT
Where applicable, SIL requirement is specified for field instrument in order to increase more
reliability and safety. The SIL 2 shall be certified by manufacturer model.
2.11 ENCLOSURE AND MATERIAL
All instruments shall be suitable to withstand the environmental conditions specified for the
plant location.
All parts subject to moisture, fungus growth or insect attack shall be suitably treated.
The selection of materials for on-line instruments such as level displacers shall follow the
associated vessel material specification as a minimum.
The selection of materials for off-line instrument such as transmitters shall have 316 stainless
steel process wetted parts unless process conditions require a more suitable material.
Where the material of the instrument differs to that of the associated piping /vessel connection,
yield stress requirements of the pipe work / vessel shall not be compromised.
Thermowells and orifice plates shall be 316 stainless steel unless process conditions require a
higher grade of material.
Local instrument housings shall be weather-proof (minimum IP 65) as a general rule. If it is
not possible or not practical, the selected specification shall be submitted in writing for
approval by CONTRACTOR prior to the implementation of the manufacturing.
For all field instrument, enclosure material shall be aluminum as minimum.
2.12 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT IN HAZADOUS AREAS
Field instruments shall be certified or approved for use in accordance with the electrical area
classification requirements. In hazardous areas all electronic apparatuses shall be equipped
with the appropriate protection to meet the requirement of the electrical area classification and
shall be flame proof (EExd) in zone 1, 2 and safe area as 1st priority.
If EExd is not suitable, intrinsically safe (EExi) shall be used accordingly.
A hazardous area certificate shall be issued for each associated device.
In addition, all components in hazardous areas shall be certified per ATEX directive
2014/34/EU or 94/9/EC which shall be actively managed to ensure full compliance before
commissioning.
3.0 PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

3.1 GENERAL
All pressure devices shall be provided with direct two-way manifolds for single pressure and
five-way manifolds for DP measurements. Manifolds shall be minimum 316 stainless steel.
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All pressure devices on the suction and discharge of reciprocating pumps or compressors,
liquid-filled gauges or close coupled pulsation dampeners shall be used. The use of partially
closed isolation valves is not permitted.
Pulsation dampeners where specified shall have 1/2” NPT (F) connections and be of the
externally adjustable type. Pulsation dampeners shall be fitted to instruments in pulsating
services.
For pressure electronic transmitter shall be included explosion protected certification
according to hazardous classification on datasheet.
Gauge pressure transmitters shall be specified with the exception of low pressure applications,
in which case absolute pressure transmitters shall be considered. This will allow greater use
of the total calibrated range.
The measuring element shall be designed to withstand over-ranging without a permanent off-
set that affects calibration. Pressure elements measuring a steady normal operating pressure
shall not exceed 75% of their maximum range. Pressure elements measuring a fluctuating
pressure shall not normally be operated beyond 60% of their maximum range.
IP rating shall be minimum IP 65 for pressure instrument device.
3.2 PRESSURE GAUGE
Pressure gauge shall normally be selected as a range in accordance with ANSI/ ASME
B40.100 and EN 837.
Pressure gauges shall have minimum 100mm dials with ½" NPT male connection, the
accuracy is ± 1.0% full scale. It will be acceptable that accuracy of pressure indicator with
diaphragm can be up to 1.6% full scale.
Measuring elements shall be C-type Bourdon Tube. For all services, element and case material
shall be stainless steel 316 unless otherwise required by process conditions. Gauge movements
shall be constructed from stainless steel and shall be zero adjustable.
Gauges for the measurement of low pressure or differential pressure shall be of the bellows or
diaphragm type. Diaphragm size is 2” as minimum and flange connection. Dual element
gauges shall only be used when the differential pressure exceeds 10% of the available static
pressure.
The normal operating pressure of pressure gauges should be between 30% and 75% of the
full-scale measuring range. For pressure gauges with ranges less than the process design
pressure, over-range protection shall be provided by design or by the use of a separate over-
range protector.
Pressure instruments shall be capable of withstanding intermittent overpressures of 1.3 times
the maximum scale reading without damage or calibration shift.
All pressure gauges shall be provided with a laminated safety glass and blow-out back.
All pressure gauges shall be designed for compatible to fill silicon oil, glycerin. Liquid filled
gauges shall be used for pulsating and vibrating services where the process conditions allow.
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The pointer stops shall be provided at both ends of the scale to restrict the pointer motion
beyond 5% above the maximum of scale and less than 5% below the minimum of the scale.
Generally, pressure gauges shall be suitable for either local mounting with bottom connection
or panel mounting with back connection. Pressure gauge process connection shall be 1/2”
NPT (M). Pneumatic receiver gauges shall have a 1/4” NPT (M) connection.
3.3 PRESSURE TRANSMITTER AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER
Pressure transmitters and differential pressure transmitters shall normally be electronic type,
integrated LCD indicator, the output shall be 4-20mA with HART protocol.
Pressure transmitters and differential pressure transmitters shall have diaphragm sensors
selected from the Manufacturer's standard ranges.
Diaphragm seals shall be used where it is necessary to protect the instrument from the process
fluid or from viscous liquids. Liquid seals shall not be used for this application. Diaphragms
with flange size of NPS 2” shall be used.
Body and sensor material shall be suitable for process conditions and be 316 stainless steel as
a minimum.
Pressure transmitter shall have zero and span adjustments. In case of high-temperature
application, a suitable installation to be used to avoid continuous contact of the vapors with
the sensing element.
The differential pressure sensors shall withstand differential pressure equal to full line
pressure without zero or calibration changes; no damage shall result if the full line pressure is
connected to low pressure side of the instrument.
Over range protection shall be provided to at least 150 percent of range.
Each pressure measurement device must have isolate valve and bleed valve otherwise
specified. The pressure transmitter shall be included 2-way integral manifold, material for
manifold shall be SS316 and 5-ways valve manifold shall be installed on the Differential
Pressure Transmitters/Indicator except for the instruments with capillary tube. Manifolds shall
have process connection of 1/2" NPTF.
Accuracy shall be ±0.1% of span as minimum.
Zero and range shall be adjustable and shall be specified so that the normal operating pressure
is within 30% to 75% of the calibrated range.
Transmitter output, as specified, shall be linear, directly proportional to the applied pressure.
3.4 PRESSURE SWITCH
The pressure switches shall not be used. Where applicable, pressure switches shall normally
be provided with adjustable setting and have a case construction or enclosure meeting the
electrical area classification and suitable for the environmental conditions.
Pressure switches are snap acting type with dry SPDT contact.
Process connection for pressure switches shall be 1/2” NPT.
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The proof pressure of the switch must exceed the maximum anticipated pressure by at least
30%.
4.0 TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS

4.1 GENERAL
In general, temperature sensor shall be supplied as complete assemblies comprising
temperature element, including terminal blocks, extension nipple, thermowell incorporated in
sensor head.
Temperature elements shall be installed in thermowells, except skin-mounted elements and
be removable during plant operation.
Temperature indicator shall be used for local indication and shall be bimetallic type
(preferred).
Temperature transmitters shall be 2-wire 4-20 mA output, with HART protocol and provided
for all control, indication and safety applications.
Resistance temperature devices (RTDs) shall be 3-wire and designed as follows to the latest
revision of IEC 60751. The accuracy of the RTD shall be Class A.
Thermocouple (TC) shall be 3-wire and designed as follows and shall conform to the latest
revision of IEC 60584-2. The accuracy of the TC shall be Class 1.
All temperature transmitter actuated control systems shall contain 'burn-out' protection. The
design shall enable this feature to be switched between upscale and downscale operation.
Thermocouple and resistance thermometer circuits operating high temperature alarms shall
have upscale element burn-out. Those on low temperature alarms shall fail to downscale
position.
4.2 THERMOWELLS
Thermowells shall be used for all temperature measurement except for particular case of
surface measurement (skin temperature, or other particular measurements).
Thermowells shall be flanged in all services and constructed in accordance with ASME B16.5.
Thermowells shall be machined from solid bar stock and have 1-1/2” flange connection with
pipe, 2” flange with vessel, not screwed.
Thermowells shall be made of 316 stainless steel unless process conditions require a higher
grade of material.
Thermowells shall have internal 1/2" NPT female connection for the temperature element or
extension pipe connection. Inner diameter shall be suitable for 6 mm type temperature
element.
Calculations shall be tabulated by the thermowell VENDOR to show that all thermowells are
suitable for stress due to maximum stream velocity conditions (Vortex shedding effect).
Thermowell wake frequency calculation shall be carried out in accordance with ASME PTC
19.3.
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Thermowells shall be installed in a minimum NPS 6" pipe. Pipe sizes NPS 4” and below shall
be swaged up locally to 6” to accommodate the thermowell. Where a connection is on a stream
axis, in a bend or tee, NPS 3” minimum line size is acceptable.
The immersion length is as follows:
• Line size ≤ 12”: At least half of the line nominal ID

• Line size > 12”: Immersion length is 6” as minimum

• For temperature measurements in vessels and tanks, the immersion length shall be 10"
minimum.
Thermowells shall be provided with an extension when used on insulated pipes and vessels.
The extension must be determined taking into account the local increase of isolation to avoid
icing point in case of cryogenic measurement or dangerous hot point in case of high
temperature measurement.
4.3 RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTOR (RTD)
Resistance Temperature Detectors elements shall comply with IEC 60751 and have a
resistance of 100 ohms at 0°C, with a fundamental interval of 38.5 ohms. They shall be of the
grade of accuracy appropriate to the application.
To compensate for changes in lead resistance, resistance thermometers shall be connected to
measuring or transmitting instruments by a three wires system, unless special high accuracy
applications dictate four wires.
The use of resistance thermometers is normally limited to the range – 175 to 475°C.
Pt100Ω Resistance Temperature Detectors shall be used for remote temperature
measurements.
RTD elements shall be mounted in 6 mm AISI 316 stainless steel vibration proof sheath. They
will be of the mineral insulated metal sheath type.
RTD head will be as follows:
• Body and cover will be galvanized cast iron

• Cover will be threaded and with retaining chain to body

• Cable entry shall be M20

• Spring loaded type

4.4 THERMOCOUPLES
Thermocouples shall be manufactured from nickel/chromium – nickel /aluminum (Type K)
wires apply to temperatures measurement up to 1100°C, with reference characteristics in
accordance with IEC 60584-2.
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Thermocouple shall be manufacturer from platinum/ rhodium – platinum (Type S) wires apply
to temperatures measurement above 1100°C or for H2 service above 750 °C with reference
characteristics in accordance with IEC 60584-2.
Thermocouples wires shall be insulated and color coded in accordance with IEC 60584-3.
Thermocouple head terminals shall be marked with positive and negative symbols. The signal
from any thermocouple used in conjunction with ESD shall not be connected to any other
systems.
Where duplex thermocouples are identified on the P&IDs, the purpose must be clearly stated,
e.g. spare, and separately tagged, if appropriate.
4.5 SKIN SENSORS
Skin sensors shall be used for wall temperature measurement on tanks, vessels and pipes. The
sensor shall be fixed on a pad in a proper manner, which is welded on the metal surface of
vessel, tank. For the pipe mounting, the sensor shall also be clamped on pipe by using contact
block with hose clamp or band tape.
RTD sensor shall be preferred.
4.6 TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
Temperature transmitters shall be used head-mounted smart type where possible for
thermocouples or RTDs. Temperature transmitters with remote-mounted smart type shall be
used for multi-element types (e.g. skin temperatures or bearing temperatures, in order to
minimize the use of compensation cables).
Temperature measuring elements (RTD or thermocouples) used in control loops shall be
supplied with an industrial head housing including a two-wire transmitter.
The transmitter shall be 4-20mA output signal, smart type (HART protocol) with an integral
electronic capable of re-configurable parameter within the sensor limit.
The output signal shall be linear with respect to temperature. Cold junction compensation shall
be carried out in the transmitter.
Multipoint temperature indication may be accomplished by connecting the
thermocouples/RTD to the DCS directly or via a multiplexing system as determined by the
required speed of response.
The transmitter accuracy shall be  0.1% of span.
4.7 LOCAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Temperature gauges are used for local indication are bimetallic every angle type or filled
system type. Bimetallic type dial thermometers shall be avoided where excessive vibrations
are encountered, such as compressors. Only filled type with capillary extension shall be used
in such cases.
Gas or liquid filled systems shall be used only where bimetallic types are not suitable. Mercury
filled instruments shall be prohibited.
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Gauge shall stainless steel material and have a nominal dial size of 100 mm (4 inches). Dials
shall be white with black figures.
The connection to well is fitted with a 1/2” NPT adjustable union.
The accuracy of measurement shall be  1.0% of full scale. External zero adjustment shall be
provided and pointer.
All capillary tubing shall be corrosion resistant and sheathed or armored. Preferred lengths are
3m and 10m (maximum), capillary tubing shall be supported throughout its length.
Range should be selected so that normal operating temperature is approximately 50% to 70%
of full scale.
5.0 FLOW INSTRUMENTS

5.1 GENERAL
Orifice, square edged, concentric or other differential pressure-based flow measurement are
preferred for flow rate measurement. Unless special considerations such as process conditions,
required size, pressure rating, accuracy, turndown, permanent pressure loss, avoidance of
obstructions in piping, etc make it necessary to apply other in-line flow measuring techniques
as below:
• Turbine meters
• Variable area meters
• Positive displacement meters
• Coriolis mass flow meters
• Ultrasonic flow meters
• Magnetic flow meters
• Vortex,
• Thermal mass flow meters
• etc
Flow meter shall be sized so that the normal flow rate corresponds to approximate 70% of full
scale. The sizing flow shall be highest calculated between the two calculations for 15% above
normal flow or 10% above maximum flow.
Flow meters for standard flow measuring applications shall be designed for accuracy of
±0.5%. For commercial or fiscal metering application where high accuracy is required, flow
meters shall be designed for accuracy of ±0.1% and repeatability of ±0.025% as a minimum.
Small flows of liquid or gas such as purges to instrument tapings or sample flows to on-line
analyzers shall be measured by variable area meters.
The minimum size of piping to include an orifice plate installation with flange taps shall be
2” NB. Orifice diameter shall not be less than 10 mm.
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Alternatively, they may be measured by differential pressure transmitters fitted with integral
orifices.
Care should be taken to ensure that the maximum velocity for a particular substance is not
exceeded (e.g. oxygen) and that choked flow conditions and cavitation do not occur as a result
of the selection of the flow measurement device.
Flow meter shall be complied for straight-run meter’s requirement at the upstream and
downstream pipe. In addition, flow meter shall not be installed where piping vibration are
expected.
5.2 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE FLOW INSTRUMENTS
Primary elements shall be calculated, manufactured and installed in accordance with ISO
5167.
Differential pressure type flow transmitters shall be sized so that normal flow falls below 70%
of flow range, minimum flow is not less than 30% of flow range and maximum flow is not
more than 90% of flow range.
If the actual operating range exceeds the minimum or maximum limits described above, then
an additional transmitter should be installed across the same orifice plate with shared impulse
lines to cater for the additional range.
The accuracy (including linearity, hysteresis and repeatability) of the pressure and different
pressure transmitter shall be ± 1.0% of measured value or better.
Where specified, 5-way manifold valve assemblies shall be utilized for differential pressure
transmitter and shall be provided mounted directly to the transmitter. The process connections
shall be 1/2” NPT (F).
5.2.1 Orifice Plate
Square edged, concentric, orifice plates are preferred, others type may be considered if the
application dictates.
The material for orifice plates shall be compatible with the fluid handles and shall be made of
316 stainless steel unless process conditions require a higher grade of material.
Orifice plates with flange taps in accordance with ISO 5167 shall generally be used.
Installation of orifice plates and pressure tapping orientation shall be designed to ensure flow
characteristics are as close as possible to laminar flow to ensure high accuracy/reliability
measurement of flow. Orifice plates in carrier rings with integral corner tapings shall be in
accordance with ISO 5167.
Orifices plates with integral in accordance with MFC-14M shall generally be used for
measurement in lines smaller than two (2) inches.
Orifice plates shall be provided with a handle of sufficient length to extend beyond the pipe
flanges to enable the information stamped on the upstream side of the handle to be read.
Information to be stamped on the handle is orifice bore (d), nominal pipe size (D), material
and instrument tag number.
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Conical entrance or quarter circle orifice plates to ISO 5167 or venturi tubes, may be used to
measure high viscosity liquids or slurries.
Segmental orifice plates may be used to measure liquids containing large amounts of solids
and for flows in large conduits.
Low loss flow tubes or venturi meters shall be used where good pressure recovery is essential.
Averaging pitot tubes may be considered only where no appreciable pressure drop can be
tolerated and may be considered for economic reasons for large line sizes (greater than 12”).
Average pitot tubes shall be used for clean gas and clean liquid measurement only.
5.2.2 Meter Range
The meter differential range shall be selected so that the d/D (Beta) ratio falls between
0,3 and 0,7.
The full scale of a differential pressure meter shall be optimized to one of the following values,
after taking into consideration calculation variables such as flow range, beta ratio,
unrecovered pressure loss, static pressure, meter type, etc.
The standard differential range shall be 250 mbar. If required, in order to guarantee the
admissible pressure drop, other differential ranges may be used (50 mbar, 125 mbar, 500
mbar).
For custody transfer flow measurement, the d/D ratio shall be ≤ 0,6.
5.2.3 Orifice Flange
Orifice flanges shall be to ANSI/ASME B16.36.
Orifice flange taps shall generally be used for line sizes 2” to and including 12”. Above 12”
line size D and D/2 taps etc. are used where required by service conditions, and/or piping
specifications.
Weld neck orifice flanges having flange taps and a minimum rating of 300 lb RF shall
normally be used.
For pipe 2” and above, flange tap connection shall be as follow:
• 1/2” NPT (F), for pressure rating up to 600#
• 3/4” NPT (F), for pressure rating up to 900# and above
For accurate measurements, a holder shall be provided in order to fulfill the requirements of
ISO 5167 concerning the concentricity of orifice plates.
5.2.4 Orifice Meter Installation
For installation of orifice plates, the minimum required length at upstream and downstream
shall be the values without parentheses ("zero additional uncertainty" values) given in Table
3 of ISO 5167.
Metering orifices shall be located in horizontal lines and near the ground or access platform
for ease of accessibility and safe changing of the orifice plate. If not possible, the flow in
vertical lines shall always be upward for liquids and downward for gases.
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It is not permitted to install an orifice meter such that the person changing the orifice plate is
required to stand directly over the top of the fitting.
Metering orifices shall not be installed in lines less than 2". If the line is less than 2", one of
the following devices shall be used:
• Integral orifice type instrument,

• Swaged (2") meter run,

• Certified meter run with corner taps,

• Variable area/Rotameter flowmeter.

5.2.5 Impulse Lines and Connections
All process line tapings shall be fitted with isolating valves to process piping specification.
Whenever immiscible liquids are measured, impulse lines shall be horizontal throughout their
length and the connections of the differential pressure measuring instruments shall be at the
same level as the orifice tapping points, so as to avoid head errors due to density differences.
For non-immiscible liquids impulse lines shall be gently sloped downwards, for gases impulse
lines shall be gently sloped upwards.
Impulse line shall be kept to a minimum length and each impulse line within a measurement
set shall be kept to as equal a length as possible.
5.3 VARIABLE AREA FLOW METER/ROTAMETER
Protected Glass tube meters may be used in non-hazardous service for temperatures below
55°C.
For all other services metal tube meters shall be used and shall be flanged connection. Variable
area meters shall not be used for fluids that may contain solids. Fluids containing solids shall
be adequately filtered before entering the instrument interior.
Variable area meters shall be located with sufficient clearance to permit tube and float removal
without removing the meter body.
If the flow cannot be interrupted during plant operation, line size block and bypass valves
shall be provided.
Variable area flow meters shall generally be used:
• When wide rangeability (10:1) is required
• When linear output or the measurement of very low flow rates is required
• In pipes sizes of 2" or smaller
Variable area flow meter range shall be selected so that normal flow falls between 50 and 60
% of the maximum scale.
Material and rating shall be in accordance with the piping class.
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Material of float shall be stainless steel.

The accuracy shall be less than ±2% of full scale.
Variable area flow meters shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer
recommendation (usually vertical with flow upwards). The meter must be orientated to allow
easy reading of the scale.
5.4 POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT AND TURBINE METER
Positive displacement and turbine meters may be considered for application as follows:
• Positive displacement meters: Viscous liquids
• Turbine meters: High accuracy and high rangeability on clean fluids
Strainers shall be installed upstream of metering installations if the product has impurities.
The mesh of the strainer shall be as advised by the meter manufacturer.
An indicating device shall be installed across each strainer of a metering system to measure
the differential pressure. It shall be arranged to activate a high differential pressure alarm.
Where fluid properties can have an adverse effect on meter mechanical performance, turbine
meters with tungsten carbide, or similar, bearings are preferred. Adverse fluid conditions may
include solids, poor lubricity (e.g. liquefied gases), rouge and sulphur compounds.
Temperature elements for automatic temperature compensators for positive displacement
metering installations shall cater for all temperatures which can be expected under operational
and static conditions. The effects of line and tank heating shall be taken into account.
Meter selection shall take into account maximum process conditions to ensure the meter does
not over speed.
In general, meters shall be flanged type, body material in accordance with the piping
specification and stainless steel internals unless process conditions dictate otherwise.
Measurement accuracy can be affected by viscosity fluctuations.
For remote transmission, each meter shall be equipped with one or two pick-up sensors of the
inductive/magnetic coupling type to provide high pulse rate output and to have signal
amplifiers mounted on/adjacent to the meter.
5.5 VORTEX FLOW METER
Vortex meters should not be used in viscous, dirty applications, or where the fluid has
Reynolds numbers below 10000.
Vortex flow meters are used for volume flow measurement. The vortex flow meter can be
used with a wide rangeability and for wide range of fluid.
Vortex meters are uni-directional and they are dependent of the flow profile.
They can be used for a wide range of measurements.
Pressure profile must be checked to avoid cavitation that can damage the meter. Pulsating
flow and vibration must be avoided in case of use of vortex flowmeter. Vortex meter must
strictly be used on mono-phasic fluid.
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Vortex flow meters shall be installed so that there is no vibration effect on the meter.
Venting and draining shall be considered during placing and installation, especially for
hazardous and toxic fluids.
5.6 ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FLOW METER
Magnetic flow meters shall only be used in fluids with a conductivity of higher than 5µS/cm.
Typical applications include water and waste water flow measurement.
For slurries and chemical effluents that are electrically conductive, magnetic flow meters may
be used. Magnetic flow meters shall have automatic empty pipe detection capability
incorporated.
Where magnetic flow meters are installed in non-conducting piping then the option of either
reference electrodes or earth rings shall be used depending on the meter selected.
Electro-magnetic flow meters are dependent of the flow profile, they are volume meter, they
are suitable for both uni-direction or bi-directional flow measurements.
The internal lining material and the electrodes must be chosen in relation with the fluid
corrosive and erosive characteristics.
Meters shall be flanged. The construction type shall be compact.
If possible, the size shall be selected to provide a velocity from 2 m/s to 3 m/s at maximum
flow rate (in any case between 0.5 m/s and 10m/s).
The accuracy shall be minimum 0.5% of full scale.
5.7 ULTRASONIC FLOW METERS
Ultra-sonic flow meters shall be considered for use in:
• On very large pipes (e.g. cooling water) and require high turn down ratio.
• When very low-pressure drop is required.
• Corrosive service.
Care should be taken to provide sufficient straight run in the piping for the ultrasonic flow
meter and that the pipe through the meter is always full of fluid to ensure the accuracy meets
requirements.
Ultrasonic flow meters shall not be used where gas bubbles may be present in single phase
liquid flow applications.
Care should be taken in the installation to avoid dirt, air gaps and other piping inclusions in
the sensor area as this will adversely affect the accuracy.
Ultra-sonic flow meters shall be installed so that there is no vibration effect on the meter.
5.8 CORIOLIS MASS FLOW METER
Coriolis flow meters may be selected as alternative flow devices to obtain a higher accuracy
and turndown for either gas or liquid.
Coriolis flow meters shall be installed so that there is no vibration effect on the meter.
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All Coriolis installations shall be checked for cavitation and choked flow conditions due to
the high velocities of the fluid through the meter.
Coriolis flow meters are suitable for a wide range of liquids and gas, but not for steam service.
They are not affected by the fluid viscosity variations. They are suitable for slurries and
emulsions. The coriolis meter is not affected by density variations. It is also unaffected by
flow profile. The Coriolis flow meters are masse flow meters. They can also be used to
determine the density of the fluid inside the meter.
Coriolis meter’s sensitivity to specific heat variations in the process fluid due to variation in
composition or temperature of the fluid should be compensated for to ensure the accuracy of
the measurement.
Meters shall be flanged and complied with piping specification. The construction type shall
be compact or remote depend on application.
Body and tube materials shall be stainless steel. VENDOR shall advise if stainless steel shall
not be suitable with process fluid.
Coriolis flow meters shall be considered for custody transfer, chemical injection and in-line
blending applications.
For critical control, the measurement accuracy of coriolis shall be 0.5% of reading or better.
Venting and draining shall be considered during placing and installation, especially for
hazardous and toxic fluids.
5.9 INSTALLATION
Except for differential pressure elements, the remaining flow meters as listed above shall be
installed according to the standard and manufacturer's recommendations.
6.0 LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

6.1 GENERAL
The preferred the continuous measurement of level is based on the use of DP type transmitters.
Unless considerations such as process conditions, required size, pressure rating, accuracy, etc
make it necessary to apply other level measuring techniques as below:
• Radar Level Transmitter Type
• Differential Pressure Transmitter
• Level Gauge
• Tank Gauging Level
• Level Switch
• etc
Level instruments shall be supplied with dedicated process connections, process isolation,
drain and vent valves.
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Level instruments may be directly connected to the vessel or via a standpipe as indicated on
the P&IDs. Level devices for safety application shall have separate vessel connections from
those for control application.
Level nozzles should be placed such that influences of inlet/outlet disturbances are minimized
or deflectors should be installed to improve the accuracy of the measurement. Nozzle
elevation should be selected so that offsets are eliminated and reduced range calibrations are
minimized.
Where applicable, level gauge is provided a secondary method of checking the process level.
The range of level gauges shall cover the completed operating range of any related level
transmitter installed on the same vessel section to provide the field operator with a means of
verifying the actual level compared to the measurement on the level transmitter.
Measurement is preferred to be directly to the vessel, however, testing facilities must be
considered. In case, the level is measured externally to the vessel, consideration should be
given in design to the fact that the external level may be different to the level in the vessel.
Vessel extensions (standpipes) are permitted for multiple instrument connections although
safety instruments shall be via dedicated vessel nozzles. The design of the vessel extension
shall ensure that there is no possibility of isolating the connection between the vessel and its
extension, there is free flow between the vessel and its extension, each instrument shall has its
own isolation valves, and the vessel extension is treated as part of the vessel for pressure
testing and other statutory requirements. This will ensure that the level in the extension is the
same as the level in the vessel, that the risk of common mode failure is reduced, and that the
vessel extension does not reduce the structural integrity of the vessel.
All externally mounted level instruments shall be provided with 1/2” flanged drain and vent
connections and blind flanges.
6.2 GUIDED WAVE RADAR TRANSMITTER
Guided Wave Radar type level transmitter shall be considered in suitable applications up to
3000 mm range where the exact density of the liquid cannot be accurately determined and the
density keeps changing from time to time. The suitability is determined by the dielectric
constant of process fluid and Manufacturer limitation.
In case over level than 3000 mm, radar non-contact type is taken into consideration.
Integral indicated level radar with 2” Flange as minimum shall be applied except for tank
gauging system.
Accuracy of Guided Wave Radar shall be +/-3mm of measurement.
6.3 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE LEVEL INSTRUMENT
The differential pressure (DP) level transmitters shall be used in suitable for level
measurements and process fluid applications.
The DP level transmitters may be used on open or closed vessels using close coupled flange
mounting or remote mounting with sensing lines. On viscous or corrosive duties or where
process materials are liable to separate, solidify or deposit in impulse lines, direct mounting
diaphragms shall be used.
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The DP sensors shall withstand differential pressures equal to full line pressure without zero
or calibrator changes. The low-pressure side of the instrument shall be capable of withstanding
full line pressure without damage or loss of calibration. Transmitters shall be field
configurable to support suppressed or elevated ranges. Also the instrument span shall be
configurable in field.
Electronic DP level transmitters shall have an integral configurable indicator which shall be
configured in engineering units i.e. reading 0 to 100% or actual measurement height. Accuracy
shall be ±0.1% of span as minimum.
All differential pressure level transmitters shall be fitted with 5-ways valves manifold for
calibration purposes. Incase fluid is toxic, high temperature and pressure shall be used 5-ways
manifold with vent tube.
Diaphragms shall be used between the instrument and the process for corrosive or highly
viscous fluids. Remote diaphragm seals and capillary systems shall be designed, engineered,
specified and selected according to the manufactures recommendation.
Diaphragm and capillaries should be designed as a tuned system in order to achieve optimal
measurement. Diaphragm seals shall be of the flanged type. A “flushing ring” shall be fitted
between the primary isolation valve and the diaphragm seal. The “flushing ring” may serve as
flushing connections and/or calibration connection and/or be provided with a bleed plug
and/or drain valve to allow safe removal of the diaphragm seal.
The flushing ring and valves where required shall be supplied with the diaphragm seal
assembly.
The diaphragm seal size and type of connections must match the vessel piping design.
6.4 LEVEL GAUGE
Magnetic type level gauges shall be the first choice for local level service. The following local
level instrument types shall be used:
• For vessels and columns
• For viscous fluids or high temperature applications
Magnetic level gauges shall be provided with vessel connections, vent and drain connections.
Level indicating flags/rollers shall be red/white and metal type. Magnetic level gauges shall
have (flange connection-connection) maximum length of 4000mm (160”).
When glass gauges are used, they shall conform to BS 3463, size 7 or 9, and the following:
• Each gauge shall be stamped with the maximum working pressure and temperature
• Through vision and reflex gauges shall be fitted with toughened glass.
• Expansion and contraction of gauges used on hot or cold liquids shall be compensated
by integrally fitted pipe work.
• Integral illuminators may be provided for through vision gauges. The power supply to
the illuminator shall be AC, 50Hz single phase.
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Where multiple gauges are required to cover the required visible span, each gauge shall
overlap by at least 25 mm.
Reflex gauges shall be used for liquid and vapor interface detection except in the following
circumstances, where through vision gauges shall be used:
• Interface between immiscible liquids
• Viscous service
• Glass corrosive duty (e.g. acid, caustic, high pressure steam or condensate), when the
glass shall be protected with a mica sheet between glass and gasket
• Color or turbidity observation
Gauges on service below ambient temperatures shall be of the non-frosting type.
All gauges shall be supplied with manual shut-off valves with ball check facilities on the top
and bottom mountings and full-bore vent and drain valves. Valves shall be of a quick acting,
offset type and shall have bolted bonnets.
All gauges shall be designed for the design conditions of the vessel and should be suitable for
full vacuum conditions.
The chamber size shall be 2” minimum. For flashing application and vaporizing service, the
chamber size shall be 3 inch minimum.
Location of level gauges shall be selected to allow level to be read from floor level or from
platform. Attention must also be paid to relative position of connections on the right or on the
left of the reading scale.
The visible length of the level gauges shall cover the maximum operating range and when
used in conjunction with level instruments including switches, shall exceed the entire range
of the instruments and switch position.
6.5 TANK GAUGING LEVEL
Tank gauges for custody transfer shall be servo-motor type, if servo-motor type is not suitable
for the application, then radar type gauges should be considered.
The use of stilling wells is required for all tank level measurements for custody transfer
purposes, in order to reduce the effects of turbulent surfaces.
Stilling well construction shall be in accordance with standard API MPMS 3.1 B. The stilling
well shall be installed in the perfect vertical position.
The accuracy of tank gauging level shall be with  1mm or better. (Refer to doc. YHP-IN-
SPC-0016-A Specification for Tank Gauging System for further information).
6.6 LEVEL SWITCH
Level switches measurements shall not be used. Where applicable, level switches used as
protective devices should have separate connections to the vessel, independent of other
instruments.
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For process liquid the switches to be preferred without mechanical movement (ex: vibrating
fork type, capacitive type or conductive type shall be preferred), unless the process require
mechanical type in special case.
Where level switches are used, they shall be types: displacer/float type level switches or
magnetic level gauge type level switches, tuning fork level switches.
The signal shall be preferably dry contact type (SPDT 1A@24VDC), certification for
hazardous classification according to hazardous area.
Level switch shall be in 2” flange connection as minimum.
6.6.1 Float Type Instrument
Float type switches shall not be used unless in exceptional circumstances. They shall not be
used for safety application.
Float type instruments shall use switches in externally mounted chambers. Float operated level
switches shall be glandless.
Integral stops shall be provided to limit the angle of float travel and shall be located as near to
the float as practical.
The float arm and float shall be able to pass through and clear the nozzle through which they
are installed.
6.6.2 Displacer Type Instruments
Displacer type instruments may be used for interface measurements where the range does not
exceed 1219mm.
The standard manufacturer ranges for displacer of 356mm, 813mm and 1219mm shall be used.
Displacers shall use externally mounted chambers. Chambers shall be designed with side-and-
side connections wherever possible.
Only one level instrument is allowed per chamber, and the chamber shall have block, drain
and vent valves. Design should address the fact that the level in the chamber could differ from
the level in the vessel e.g. density differences.
Internal displacers may be used where an external arrangement is not possible e.g. sumps.
Where the displacer is subjected to turbulence, the effect shall be minimized by shielding,
guidance or other means.
6.6.3 Vibration Fork Level Instruments
Vibration type (Tuning Fork) level switches are preferred, and they shall be direct mounting
type and used for dry run protection in process pipe and vessel especially for alarm/trip level
detection application.
6.7 OTHER TYPES
Depending on the application or VENDOR’s recommendation, other level instrument types
(internal displacement or ball float type, capacitance type, conductivity type, radioactive type,
ultrasonic type) are used.
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7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

7.1 GENERAL
All testing shall be carried out at the VENDOR’s test facility. VENDOR shall ensure
inspection and testing of field instruments shall be completed in accordance with the
specification requirements and all related documentation requirements are submitted by
VENDOR.
VENDOR shall provide the manufacturer’s test report for completeness and compliance to
the relevant specifications.
7.2 TEST EQUIPMENT
All test equipment shall be maintained adjustably to ensure performance by complying with
calibration intervals and certified by local authorities or the international organization to meet
its comprehensive requirement.
8.0 PACKING AND TRANSPORTATION
The package should conform to related regulation. All the holes should be covered to prevent
invasion of external substances. The material of the package should be strong enough with
waterproof and moisture-proof method to prevent damage during the transportation. It should
be considered that there might be no warehouse to store the equipment. VENDOR shall be
responsible for the packing of all the equipment and the packing should meet the requirements
for containerized transportation. The size of the package boxes should satisfy requirements
for transportation via sea, railway and highway.
Prior to delivery, VENDOR shall identify to CONTRACTOR in writing all special storage
and preventive maintenance requirements to be applied after receipt of the equipment at the
construction site.
VENDOR shall be responsible for the proper protection and the timely and correct delivery
of all equipment to the location specified in the Purchase Order.
9.0 GUARANTEE

Compliance with this specification does not relieve the VENDOR from their responsibilities
for the design, manufacture, workmanship and quality of the materials used, which shall be
fully suitable for the operating conditions specified, and reliable with regard to its mechanical
and operating performance.
The specified requirements are the minimum ones, but VENDOR shall be the ultimately
responsible for all aspects of the supplied equipment regardless of source and shall be
responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant local and national codes and regulations
etc. current at the date of tender.
VENDOR shall guarantee that each equipment item supplied shall achieve its Individual
maximum/minimum performance criteria, as specified in this specification.
Availability of the equipment defined in the specification shall be certified by VENDOR.
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All equipment supplied by VENDOR shall be guaranteed to operate under intermittent and
continuous operation and satisfactorily maintain all functions and capacities within this
specification and the data sheets, under the whole range of operating and climatic conditions
specified herein.
VENDOR shall provide a comprehensives guarantee covering the suitability of the design,
materials, manufacture and workmanship for the service conditions defined by this
specification and a specific guarantee to fully repair without expense to CONTRACTOR, any
faults due to unsuitability of the design, material, manufacture or workmanship.