B15-EPF-70-SP-008-0 - Grounding

UAOT BLOQUE 15 Departamento: FIC
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ELECTRICAL BASIS OF DESIGN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL
2.0 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
3.0 LIGHTING SYSTEM
4.0 INTERCOM SYSTEMS

5.0 WIRING METHOD
6.0 WIRES AND CABLES
7.0 GROUNDING SYSTEM AND CATHODIC PROTECTION

8.0 DRAWINGS
La información del presente documento es propiedad exclusiva del Bloque 15 y no deberá ser usada para otros propósitos distintos a los especificados.
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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the Design of electrical power
distribution, control, lighting, communication, and grounding systems.
1.1.1 For the purposes of this document, Contractor shall be defined as Company´s
Engineer for Yanaquincha facilities Design, or its appointed authority.
1.1.2 For the purposes of this document, Vendor shall be defined as the Manufacturer
or Supplier of purchased equipment.
1.1.3 For the purposes of this document, Company shall be defined as Bloque 15
and/or its duly authorized agents.
1.2 Code Regulations, and Standards
1.2.1 Except where indicated otherwise in this specification, the design and
installation of the electrical system shall comply with the latest requirements of
the following codes, regulations, and standards:
NEC The National Electrical Code

NESC The National Electrical Safety Code
API American Petroleum Institute RP 500, RP 540, STD 541.
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards
NFPA Standard 70, 497M and 496.
Local Electrical Codes
NEMA MG-1
IES Illuminating Engineering Society
1.2.2 Packaged equipment shall comply with the requirements of the specification for
electrical and instrumentation items on packaged equipment.
1.3 Classification of Areas
1.3.1 The limits of hazardous and non hazardous areas shall be selected in general
accordance with the appropriate sections of API Standard RP-500 and shall be
specifically defined on a drawing.
1.3.2 In defining the type of installation for a given hazardous area, reference shall be
made to Article 500 through 503 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and
NFPA Standard No. 497M.
1.3.3 The Contractor shall determine the appropriate electrical area classification(s)
for the project.
1.3.4 The Contractor shall prepare an area classification drawing, or drawings,

detailing the areas covered by this design package. The drawing(s) shall be
sufficient to identify fully all areas and changes in type or level of hazard.
1.3.5 Where areas are determined by process conditions to be corrosive (highly

acidic, caustic, etc.), the area classification drawing shall also define these
areas. Special conduit and equipment requirements will be enforced for these
areas.
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1.3.6 Construction drawings shall show the locations of all seal fittings which are
required. This shall include all seal fittings required by the NEC in conduit runs
passing through area classification boundaries.
1.3.7 Outdoor installation shall be designed for atmospheric conditions per Company
Standard. All outdoor devices shall have enclosures meeting NEMA 4
requirement as a minimum.
1.3.8 Enclosures for electrical equipment and devices shall be in accordance with the
hazardous area classification.
1.3.9 The control room(s) and electrical equipment room(s) shall be located outside of
the classified area if possible. If it is not possible to do this, a positive pressure
heating/air conditioning system shall be designed with the following
considerations:
a. A minimum pressure of 0.10 inch up to a maximum of 0.25 inch of water (25

to 62 Pa), within the space shall be maintained at all times.
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b. Design shall be adequate to allow for 600 ft air volume through openings.
(For practical purposes, assume one door open at a time.)
c. An automatic alarm shall be installed to signal any pressure drop below

0.10 inch of water (25 Pa).
Alarm annunciation for remote electrical equipment rooms shall be provided
in the nearest control room where practical. A time delay of 30 seconds plus
10 seconds per door to a maximum of 1 1/2 minutes shall be incorporated
into the alarm system to allow for normal entry and exit.
d. Care shall be exercised in selecting the location of the fresh

(uncontaminated) outside air source. This source shall be above or outside
the classified area. For uncongested sites, a vertical stack of sufficient
height to reach an unclassified area is permissible. In some congested
installations, it may be necessary to run horizontally to an unclassified area
for the fresh air source.
e. Where possible, the fresh air duct shall be positively pressured to minimize
duct leakage inwardly and contamination of the fresh air. The
pressurization fan shall be independent from any air circulation fan(s).
f. The motor starter, motor, and controls for the pressurization fan shall be
suitable for the area in the absence of positive pressure ventilation. An
alternate standby source of power should be provided for the pressurization
fan.
g. The mechanical equipment design shall be such that the noise level in the
control room shall meet the requirements of Noise Standard V-1.
h. The purging system shall comply with the above requirements and the
requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, Code No. 496
1.4 Drawings and Specifications
1.4.1 An electrical construction specification and an electrical construction test

specification outlining requirements which shall be expanded or modified to
meet project requirements subject to Company approval, shall be given to all
field electrical personnel to inform them of project requirements.
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1.4.2 Design drawings shall be prepared for use by construction and shall include
area classification, grounding, lightning protection, power and control, lighting,
one lines, schematic, wiring, conduit and cable schedules.
1.4.3 Vendor drawings shall be provided for purchased electrical equipment. Vendor
drawings shall be used as is and shall not be redrawn. Vendor prints shall be
no larger than 22 x 34 inches. Final Vendor drawings shall become Company
property at the end of the project.
1.4.4 Vendors shall furnish certified elementary and interconnection drawings.
1.5 Materials and Installation
1.5.1 The design effort includes specifying the appropriate materials and equipment in
accordance with these design criteria and included equipment specifications.
1.5.2 All materials and equipment shall be new and free of defects and shall be the
best quality of their respective kinds. Materials listed and classified by UL or FM
shall be approved by UL or FM for the required service. Materials shall be UL-
listed types when available for the application.
1.5.3 Where several approved manufacturers are shown for one type of material, all
materials of that type are to be of the same manufacturer.
1.5.4 Electrical equipment shall be of the type of construction specified in these

specifications and shall conform to the standards of the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association, the American National Standards Institute, and the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
1.6 Work Under Special Conditions
Design shall be made on the basis that the construction shall normally be done when
circuits are disconnected and safe.
1.7 Finishing
Equipment shall be finished with ANSI 61 (indoor) or ANSI 70 (outdoor) light gray or
manufacturer's standard finish and color when approved by Company. Equipment
designated for outdoor service shall be painted with an outdoor paint system in
accordance with Company Specification.
1.8 Identification
1.8.1 Each item of electrical equipment shall be provided with an identification tag
showing its item number and service. The identification tag shall be three-ply
laminated plastic material engraved to show black lettering on a white
background. A motor identification tag shall be located beside the control
stations at the motors and shall give the motor-driven equipment number and
service.
1.8.2 Unless otherwise noted, all field-installed identification tags shall be securely
attached utilizing stainless steel shouldered machine screws. Adhesive material
alone is not acceptable.
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1.9 Power Supply and Distribution
1.9.1 The characteristics of the power supply with regard to main distribution voltage,
utilization voltages, and system arrangement shall be generally as outlined on
the one-line diagram/s.
1.9.2 The distribution system shall be designed on the basis of a simple radial
distribution. Transfer of secondary bus ties shall be manual.
1.9.3 Main Power and Key Power generation shall be connected to the main
substation bus.
1.9.4 Utilization substations shall be single ended with one transformer.
1.9.5 The main substation shall house the 13.8 KV Switchgear lineup, 4.16 KV motor
control, and 480-volt motor control for the generator auxiliaries and other loads
as outlined in the one-line diagrams. Generator control panels may be included
in the substation building if a practical and functional layout can be developed.
1.9.6 Substations shall be enclosed in a site constructed block type building with
motor control located indoors and transformers outdoors. The transformers
shall be connected to indoor equipment using cable in conduit or cable tray.
1.9.7 The main substation and the utilization substations shall be equipped with
separate forced air HVAC systems. (Each system shall be totally electric and
sized to maintain 80°F) The HVAC system shall be designed in accordance
with Section 1.3.9 of this specification if applicable.
1.9.8 The electrical equipment building and areas shall be equipped with: fluorescent
lighting, convenience receptacles, panic hardware on the doors, and adequate
escape routes.
1.9.9 The main substation and the utilization substations shall be sized to allow room
for Company-furnished equipment. Space shall be included for the addition of
future starters (at least 10 percent future), and where switchgear is involved, at
least two vertical section(s).
1.9.10 Module construction shall be of such design that they can be expanded in either
direction.
1.9.11 Lightning surge protection shall be provided where required. When installed,
MOV-type arresters shall be utilized.
1.9.12 Diesel engine-driven standby-startup generator shall be provided. Equipment

connected to the generator shall include:
a. Essential process equipment and instrumentation.

b. Standby lighting.
c. A/C for control room.
d. Pressurization system for control room and electrical equipment rooms
(where required).
The generator KVA rating shall be larger than required to start and run the
connected load. The equipment shall be furnished in accordance with the
Diesel Engine Generator Package Specification.
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1.9.13 Motor Control - General
a. Motor control shall variously be reduced voltage, variable speed and full
voltage starting as required.
b. As a minimum, motor control equipment shall provide over current and
short-circuit protection plus three-phase temperature-compensated overload
protection.
c. A local momentary "Start-Stop" control station shall be provided at each
motor unless control conditions demand another type of control station.
d. Typical motor protection schemes shall be as follows:
1. 460-volt motors shall be operated from suitably sized combination

starters equipped with three ambient compensated overload relays.
The combination starters shall contain magnetic trip only molded case
motor circuit protectors.
2. 4,000-volt motors shall be controlled by NEMA Class E2 motor starters.
The short-circuit protection shall be by using integral current limiting
fuses in the starters. Other protection shall be provided utilizing solid-
state motor protectors, one for each motor and shall have the following
protective functions:
• Over temperature /overload.

• Instantaneous over current.
• Time/current overload.
• Ground fault.
• Phase unbalance.
• Phase reversal.
• Bearing over temperature.
• Open phase.
• Vibration.
The solid state motor protectors shall be backed up by three standard

overload relays of the motor control manufacturer's design.
1.9.14 The system available fault current will be reviewed and fault current will be
limited either through the use of added impedance to the transformers or
through the use of current limiting fuses integral with the MCC main breakers.
1.9.15 Electrical equipment shall be designed for operation on the systems listed
below:
a. For motors 1/2 to 200 horsepower inclusive:

480 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz, single voltage.
b. For motors 250 horsepower and above:
4,160 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz or 2400 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz, as
specified.
c. For fractional horsepower motors below 1/2 horsepower:
120/208V,
Process service: Explosion proof enclosure.
Non-process service (office/shop): Open-drip-proof (indoors only).
d. For lighting: 208/120 volts, 3 phase, 4 wire, 60 Hertz, or 480 volt, 3 phase,
3 wire, 60 Hertz (for utilization, see Section 3).
e. For instrumentation power, AC instrumentation control, and for annunciator
circuits: 120 volts, single phase, 60 Hertz, derived from phase and neutral
of a 120-volt, single-phase, 2-wire ground neutral system.
f. For electronic instrument control circuits: 4-20 milliampere signal shall be
used.
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1.9.16 Electrical Power Distribution Interface with Control System
a. All alarms from the electrical power distribution system shall be provided as
input to the control system, in a similar manner as process alarms. These
alarms may not show on the P&I drawings but are described in the design
basis or equipment specifications. They will include, but not be limited to,
transformer liquid level and temperature, transformer pressure relief, high-
resistance ground system alarms, motor over-temperature alarms, UPS and
24-VDC system alarms, etc.
b. The electrical alarms shall be grouped on the control system display(s).
2.0 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
2.1 General
2.1.1 Electrical distribution, transformation, and utilization equipment shall be based

on using manufacturer's standard equipment and optional accessories.
2.1.2 The Contractor shall utilize specifications and requisitions to define project
requirements, prepare inquiries, and bid tabs for Company approval. The
Contractor shall utilize the equipment specifications furnished to define
Company requirements, as supplemented by the following sections.
2.2 Motors
2.2.1 In general, motors 1/2 horsepower and above shall be of the three phase, 60
Hertz, squirrel cage induction type with NEMA Design B torque and current
characteristics.
2.2.2 Motors smaller than 1/2 hp shall be single phase, 120 volt, 60 Hertz, explosion
proof, or ODP per specification.
2.2.3 All 460-volt motors shall be NEMA frame "Mill and Chemical" energy efficient
severe duty motors and shall conform with specification.
2.2.4 Space heaters shall be provided for motors 5 hp and above. Space heaters
shall have a 120-volt rating. Supply shall be from the starter CPT. Motors over
20 hp shall have a separate condulet fitting for space heater leads.
2.2.5 Motors larger than 200 hp shall be 4,000-volt or 2400 volt design as specified,
and shall be form wound with sealed Class F insulation, as outlined in motor
specification. Motor voltage shall comply with 1.9.15 of this specification.
2.2.6 Motors 200 hp and larger, shall be furnished with 100 ohms platinum resistance
temperature detectors ( RTD´s )
2.2.7 460-volt motors that are designated for two-speed service shall be of the two
winding type.
2.2.8 The selection of enclosures for squirrel cage induction motors, with regard to
hazard, shall be based on the following:
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TABLE I
Area Classification Type of Motor
Non-hazardous Totally enclosed fan cooled

Class I, Div. 2, Group D Totally enclosed fan cooled
Class I, Div. 1, Group D Class I, Group D,
explosion proof
For induction motors larger than 200 HP, enclosures shall be TEAAC.
2.2.9 The selection of enclosures for small fractional horsepower, single-phase

motors shall be based on the following:
TABLE II
Area Classification Type of Motor
Non-hazardous Totally enclosed fan-cooled or

open drip-proof (indoors)
explosion proof
explosion proof
2.3 Motor Control - Low Voltage, 480 Volts
2.3.1 General purpose motor control centers shall be provided for 460-volt motors
and 480-volt equipment. Starter section shall be of the single-front design but
may be set back to back if building layout permits. The control center wiring
shall be NEMA Class I, Design B modified. Design B modified does not have
starter "T" connections brought out to terminal blocks.
2.3.2 Individual motor controllers shall be across the line combination magnetic
contactor with molded-case motor circuit protectors.
2.3.3 Motor control center main bus shall be rated 2,000 amperes minimum with
65,000 ampere symmetrical short-circuit bracing. Vertical bus shall be 600
amperes minimum. Bus ampacity ratings shall be raised as necessary.
2.3.4 Circuit breakers for combination starters shall be 600-volt, 3-pole molded-case
type having adjustable magnetic trips only, (type MCP or solid state). The
minimum interrupting capacity at 480 volts shall be 15,000 amperes (RMS)
symmetrical. Breakers shall have trips calibrated at 40C in accordance with
NEMA standards. Individual feeder breakers shall be thermal magnetic type
rated 22,000 amperes (RMS) symmetrical minimum.
2.3.5 Control circuits for all 480-volt loads shall operate on a 120-volt, single-phase,
60-Hertz grounded system derived from an individual control power transformer
mounted in each starter. The secondary of the control power transformer shall
have one leg grounded; the other leg shall be provided with a fuse of suitable
size to provide adequate over current and short-circuit protection for the circuit.
The primary of the control power transformer shall be fused on both legs with
dedicated fuses.
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2.3.6 Motor starters shall be provided with extra interlocks and contacts where
required. Except for overload reset buttons, no control operating devices, such
as push buttons, shall be located in the front door of the starter panel. Red (run)
and green (stop) indicating lights shall be provided on the front of all starters. L-
O-A switches may be installed on starter doors with Company approval.
2.3.7 Motor control centers shall be equipped with the following options:
a. Base channels.
b. 20-inch deep.
c. Cable Feeder entrances.
d. Main bus to handle full transformer capability.
e. Full 600-amp vertical bus.
f. Bus material shall be silver or tin plated copper.
g. Incoming sections to all motor control centers shall be equipped with
ammeter and three-phase ammeter switch, potential transformers,
voltmeter, and three-phase voltmeter switch. Voltmeter shall be on the line
side of the main breaker.
h. Each starter shall have a minimum of 13 screw-type terminal blocks for
control wiring (1 through 12 and X2).
i. Ambient compensated overload relays, manual reset.
j. Space heaters shall be installed in all units on thermostat control.
k. Primary and secondary CPT fuses.
2.3.8 Motor Control Centers shall comply with the Low Voltage Motor Control
Specification. The main/tie/main breaker section shall comply with the Low
Voltage Switchgear Specification.
2.4 Motor Control - Fractional Horsepower
Starters for 120-volt motors shall be air break, manually operated, across-the-line type,
providing overload protection only. The starters shall be mounted near the motors they
control. Several starters may be grouped on a single feeder protected by a 20-ampere
circuit breaker located in a 208/120-volt distribution panel.
2.5 Motor Control - Medium Voltage, 5 and 15 kV
2.5.1 5 kV Control
2.5.1.1 Motor control equipment shall be vacuum break magnetic contactor

type with current limiting fuses of the disconnect type or equivalent.
2.5.1.2 Control circuits for medium voltage loads shall operate at 120 volts,
single phase, 60 hertz.
2.5.1.3 Motor control shall be mounted "two-high" maximum.
2.5.1.4 Motor protection devices shall be furnished as outlined in the Medium

Voltage Motor Control Specification.
2.6 Medium Voltage Switchgear ( Above 600 Volts - 15 KV ).
2.6.1 In general, switchgear shall be indoor metalclad type of manufacturer's standard

design. Switchgear shall be dead-front steel structures with drawout-type
vacuum circuit breakers. Switchgear shall be furnished suitable for future
expansion on both ends. A separate material requisition shall be written,
describing the medium voltage switchgear in detail to suit job requirements.
Switchgear shall be of the two high construction for vacuum breakers.
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2.6.2 Medium voltage switchgear shall comply with the medium voltage switchgear
specification.
2.6.3 Arrangement of switchgear shall be as shown on the one-line diagrams. The

Contractor shall develop the proper relaying for the system subject to approval
by Company. A relay protection drawing shall be prepared for each equipment
lineup.
2.6.4 The minimum relaying for a feeder breaker shall be as follows:
2.6.4.1 Three instantaneous and time/overcurrent relays, Device 50/51.
2.6.4.2 One instantaneous ground relay, Device 50 GS to transformers or one-

time/overcurrent relay, Device 51 GS, to motor starter lineups.
2.6.5 The main substation 15 KV switchgear bus shall have full differential relaying
installed. Generators on the system shall also have differential protection.
2.6.6 Medium voltage switchgear shall have 125-VDC control. The power supply
shall be supplied by the switchgear manufacturer or by the Contractor through
direct purchase. It shall comply with the Batteries and Battery Chargers
Specification.
2.7 Low Voltage Switchgear ( 600 Volts and Below )
2.7.1 In general, switchgear for service at 600 volts and below shall be indoor metal
enclosed type of manufacturer's standard design with drawout vacuum circuit
breakers. Switchgear shall be suitable for future expansion at both ends. Solid-
state trips shall be provided. A separate material requisition shall be written
describing the low-voltage switchgear in detail to suit job requirements.
2.7.2 Low voltage switchgear shall comply with the Low Voltage Switchgear
Specification.
2.8 Power Transformers
2.8.1 In general, power transformers shall benon-PCB liquid-filled, or cast coil type,
self-cooled with Delta-connected primary. Standard no-load manual tap
changers shall be provided on the high-voltage winding. Standard maintenance
devices shall also be provided. Winding material shall be copper in all cases.
2.8.2 Medium Voltage
Medium voltage (2.4 KV, 4.16 KV or 13.8 KV secondary) power transformers

shall be the same as low voltage units with secondary voltage windings Wye
connected.
2.8.3 Transformers for electric submersible pumps (ESP) shall be oil immersed, with
a primary of 13.8 KV Delta and a secondary of 480V Wye.
2.8.4 Low Voltage
Low voltage (480 volts) power transformers shall be of the proper KVA rating, 3
phase, 60 Hertz high voltage Delta to 480-volt Wye, high-resistance grounded.
Transformers shall be rated at 55C rise with 12 percent additional continuous
capacity at 65C. Standard NEMA ANSI accessories shall be provided. Full-
rated primary taps, two 2 1/2 percent above and two 2 1/2 percent below rated
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voltage shall be provided. The no-load tap changer shall be external. The
secondary neutral shall be brought out for high-resistance grounding. Primary
and secondary terminal box arrangement will depend upon the specific
installation. Transformers shall be equipped with fans to give the units an FA
rating.
2.8.5 Transformers shall be cost-evaluated, based on losses. The loss evaluation

shall be at 50 percent FA rating for double-ended substations and at OA rating
for single-ended substations.
2.8.6 Transformers shall be sized not to exceed the FA rating with secondary bus tie
closed to supply total operating load of the double-ended bus.
2.8.7 The transformers shall be sized the same for the facility to the extent practical
where at the same voltage levels. The transformers shall be identical and
interchangeable when they are sized the same.
2.8.8 Transformers for most services are expected to be of the low-voltage type.
These transformers shall comply with the Power Transformer Specification.
These transformers shall be equipped with the following options:
• Increased BIL.
• Standard winding material.
• Terminal compartments as required by design.
• Side-mounted bushings.
2.9 Crude Oil Burning Diesel Generator Sets.
2.9.1 The design requires crude generators of the size shown on the single-line
diagram.
2.9.2 These generator units shall be furnished as packaged units with all necessary
controls and auxiliaries to be self-sufficient.
2.9.3 Standby power for auxiliary systems will be supplied through the tie to the
backup supply.
2.9.4 The Crude/Generator Sets shall be furnished in compliance with the following
Specification:
Crude Oil Burning Diesel Generator Sets.
2.10 Large Mechanical Packages Having Electrical Equipment
Where mechanical equipment packages are furnished complete with electrical motors
and auxiliary electrical equipment, the Contractor shall ensure that the electrical
equipment complies with the following:
a. Motor specifications previously discussed.

b. The Electrical and Instrumentation on Packaged Equipment Specification.
2.11 High-Resistance Ground Equipment
2.11.1 The 480-volt systems shall be high-resistance grounded.
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2.11.2 The high-resistance grounding equipment shall comply with the High
Resistance Grounding Equipment Specification.
2.11.3 This equipment may be installed in the 480-volt MCC structures or as a

separate unit based on the Contractor's design as approved by Company.
2.12 Lighting Fixtures
2.12.1 See SECTION 3.0
2.13 Auxiliary Transformers
2.13.1 Lighting and instrument power transformers shall be two-winding, dry-type,

epoxy-encapsulated, and shall have a weatherproof enclosure if located
outdoors. Lighting and instrument power transformers shall be installed under
the following conditions:
a. When installed in Class I or Class II, Division 2 areas, they shall be Class B
insulated or Class F insulated with a Class B rise.
c. They shall not be installed in Class I or Class II, Division 1 areas.
d. When installed on non-hazardous areas, they shall be Class F insulated.
2.13.2 Lighting transformers shall be rated 480-volt delta to 120/208-volt wye, 3 phase,
60 Hertz with a grounded neutral.
2.13.3 Instrument power transformers shall be rated 480-120/240 volts, single phase,
60 Hertz with a grounded neutral.
2.13.4 Transformers shall be equipped with two 2 1/2 percent taps above and two 2
1/2 percent taps below normal voltage. Transformers shall not exceed decibel
ratings listed by NEMA. When mounted in office areas or control rooms, they
shall be provided with vibration eliminators. Transformers producing high
surface temperatures shall be provided with mechanical protection against
physical contact.
2.14 Low Voltage Power Distribution
2.14.1 Power shall be distributed to individual 480-volt loads (other than motors) by
means of molded case circuit breakers located in a motor control center. Circuit
breakers shall have thermal-magnetic trips and have a minimum interrupting
capacity of 22,000 amperes (RMS) symmetrical at 480 volts. Breakers shall
have trips calibrated at 40 deg.C in accordance with NEMA standards.
2.14.2 Distribution panelboards for 120/240- and 120/208-volt service shall be of the
type utilizing bolt-on breakers. The bus shall be copper. They shall be
equipped with a neutral bar and a separate isolated equipment ground bar.
They shall be made with 6-inch extra width side wireways on both sides.
2.15 Control Stations
2.15.1 Push buttons at motors in hazardous areas shall be the factory-sealed type.
Four-inch, hot-dipped galvanized steel channel shall be used as a support.
2.15.2 Control stations that are factory sealed shall be equipped with screw terminals
such as Appleton "EFD-type utilizing the SPB operator". Pigtail-type devices
shall be utilized only where no option is available.
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2.15.3 A control station shall be provided for, and located near, each motor controlled
by a remotely located magnetic starter.
2.16 Convenience Receptacles
2.16.1 120-Volt Convenience Receptacle, Process Area
Receptacles for 120-Volt operation shall generally be provided throughout the

area to furnish power for portable extension lamps and electric tools. The
receptacles shall be located so that any point in the working area where they
may be expected to be used for maintenance may be reached with a 50-foot
extension cord and mounted 48 inches above floor. Receptacles shall be 3 pole
grounded type, Crouse-Hinds ENR type, 20 amperes. All receptacles shall be
provided with GFI protection.
Convenience receptacles shall be provided on platforms adjacent to all

manways.
2.16.2 120-Volt Receptacle, Non-process Area
Standard heavy-duty specification grade, 20-ampere NEMA grounding-type

receptacles shall be used in the control room, offices, and electrical equipment
rooms. GFI protection shall be provided as required by the NEC and/or
Company requirements.
2.17 Welding Machine Outlets
2.17.1 480-volt, 3-phase, 60-Hertz, welding machine outlets shall be located as

specified in the installation drawings.
2.17.2 Plug receptacle shall be of the 60-ampere, heavy-duty, switch-lock grounded

type.
2.17.3 Branch circuits supplying the welding outlet shall serve no other equipment.
The branch circuit shall be protected by a circuit breaker (maximum rating of
150 amps) of suitable construction and current rating.
2.18 Instrumentation Power Supplies
2.18.1 General
The UPS system and 24-volt DC system equipment shall be specified by the
Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:
a. Developing the total system loads as outlined in 2.19.3 and 2.19.4.

b. Furnishing required capacity data to Vendors for inquiry.
c. Develop all installation and wiring details for construction.
2.18.2 UPS Systems
a. UPS system(s) shall be supplied to meet plant requirements. The following

items should be connected as a minimum:
• Main process control system.

• Programmable controllers.
• Fire alarm system
• Communication system.
• Flow computers.
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• Vibration instruments.
• Control room lights.
• Generator control and instruments.
• Battery chargers for fire water pump.
• Exit lights.
b. The system shall have battery size capable of 1-hour operation, or as

specified by the Company.
c. UPS system(s) location(s) shall be selected and designed to minimize the
noise transmission to adjacent areas.
d. UPS output voltage shall be 120 volts.
e. Battery chargers shall be on a separate UPS system from electronic and
computer circuitry to avoid waveform distortion to sensitive equipment.
2.19 Heat Tracing
2.19.1 Where process piping electrical heat tracing is necessary, it shall be the
electrical resistance type. Heating elements shall be operated at 120 or 240
volts. Electrical heat tracing shall be stainless steel MI cable above 150 F or
Chemelex self-limiting below 150 F.
2.19.2 Wherever possible, heat tracing shall be placed on separate distribution panels
installed in non hazardous areas.
2.19.3 The heat tracing system shall comply with the Electrical Heat Tracing
Specification.
2.20 Control Relays
2.20.1 Relays used in 460-volt motor control circuits of any voltage shall be 600-volt
industrial control relays with 10-ampere (minimum) continuous current contacts.
2.20.2 Time delay relays shall be Agastat 7000 Series pneumatic-type, Eagle Signal
synchronous motor HP5 series "Cycle-Flex" reset timers, or solid state.
3.0 LIGHTING SYSTEM
3.1 General
3.1.1 Lighting shall be provided for all process areas, control room, quarters, and as
otherwise shown on lighting plan drawings. See LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
for specific requirements.
3.1.2 Generally, all outdoor lighting fixtures shall be High Pressure Sodium vapor type
with high power factor ballasts having a hot-restrike feature and color-corrected
lamps. Indoor fixtures for non hazardous area offices, control rooms, and
electrical substations shall utilize Fluorescent fixtures with cool white lamps. All
indoor areas for process systems, maintenance, and storage shall utilize high
pressure sodium fixtures of the outdoor type specified above.
3.2 Indoor Areas
3.2.1 Indoor lighting systems utilizing fluorescent fixtures shall operate at 120 volts.
Ballasts shall be high power factor, Class P, CMB approved, and as
manufactured by Jefferson, General Electric, or Advance.
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3.2.2 Circuits shall normally be switched from local switches for each office, control
room, etc. Three or four-way switches shall be utilized where multiple
entrances exist.
3.3 Outdoor Areas
3.3.1 The lighting design for outdoor facilities shall be based on the minimum use of
floodlighting.
3.3.2 Floodlight fixtures shall be:
a. High Pressure Sodium fixtures.

b. Operated on 480 volts.
c. Controlled by contactors with photoelectric cells and H-0-A switches.
d. Mounted in a manner that provides accessibility for maintenance.
3.3.3 Where floodlighting will not provide adequate lighting on vessels, platforms,
walkways under stanchions, etc., supplemental lighting using enclosed and
gasketed fixtures operating at 120 volts shall be installed. These fixtures shall
be High Pressure Sodium, having a UL 844 listing in hazardous areas, and UL
1572 listing in outdoor non-hazardous areas. Supplemental lighting shall be
provided as close as possible to instruments so that special lighting will not be
required.
3.4 Auxiliary Lighting
3.4.1 At normally manned locations, supplemental and floodlight circuits shall be

designed with the possibility of power failure in mind. To achieve continued
lighting following a power outage, approximately 20 percent of the high pressure
sodium fixtures should be supplied from the standby generator bus. The
locations of these fixtures shall be selected for safe egress and for critical
operating locations and areas required for an orderly shutdown.
3.4.2 In control rooms, the lighting fixtures which are required for essential operation
shall be circuited from the UPS system.
3.4.3 In offices and quarters where fluorescent fixtures are used for general lighting,
standby lighting which is an integral part of the fixture may be used. The source
shall provide at least 1 hour of standby lighting.
3.4.4 In areas where the above sources of standby lighting are not practical the use of
battery-powered fixtures with integral trickle charger may be used.
3.4.5 All escape routes shall be provided with DC powered lights.
3.5 Lighting Transformers and Panelboards
3.5.1 Lighting transformers shall generally be limited to 45 KVA and under so as not
to exceed the interrupting capacity of the branch circuit breakers in the lighting
panel.
3.5.2 Lighting transformers shall not be installed in Class I or Class II, Division 1
areas. See Section 2.14 for lighting transformers.
3.5.3 Lighting transformers shall be provided with individual primary overcurrent

protection. Secondary local main circuit breakers are required. The secondary
breakers should be installed in the lighting panel the transformer serves.
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3.5.4 All 120-volt lighting shall be installed on 20-ampere branch circuit breakers
installed in lighting panels preferably located in the control room or non
hazardous areas, such as in electrical equipment rooms. The initial circuit
loading shall not exceed 15 amperes. Lighting panels will be acceptable in
hazardous areas only where specifically approved by the Company. Each 120-
volt single or three-phase panel shall be separately served by an adjacent
transformer.
3.6 Lighting Circuiting
3.6.1 Minimum wire size for lighting is No. 12 AWG, stranded, except for wiring in
buildings where solid wire shall be used for duplex receptacles and switches.
3.6.2 Maximum voltage drop between lighting panel and branch circuit load center
shall not exceed 3 percent.
3.6.3 The distribution of all single-phase loads shall be so designed that their
connection provides as near as possible balance between phases.
3.6.4 In general, circuits shall be switched from lighting panels or by contactors

except at building entrances and offices where local switches shall be provided.
3.6.5 Branch circuits using a common neutral conductor shall be arranged for
minimum current in the neutral conductor.
3.6.6 Lighting distribution inside a building shall, as far as possible, be kept entirely
separate and distinct from power distribution. In large buildings, the supplies
shall be taken from the main switchboard in the building.
3.7 Lighting Levels
3.7.1 The lighting system shall be designed for the average maintained intensities
listed below:
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Location
Indoor Footcandles Lux
Inside process building (general) 30 323

Manufacturing area 45 485
Switch room 30 323
Control rooms - general 50 538
Control rooms - back of board 30 323
Maintenance shops 50 538
Offices and laboratories 75 807
Toilet, locker rooms, and storerooms 20 215
Warehouse areas 20 215
Outdoor
Process areas (general) 5 54

Pumps, Compressor, etc. 20 215
Operating areas (general - main) 10 to 15 108 to 162
Operating platform 10 108
Ordinary platforms (general) 2 22
Walkways 5 54
Stairways 10 108
Loading area (adjacent to warehouse) 20 215
General yard areas 0.5 to 1 5.5 to 10.7
Roadway lighting, perimeter fence 0.5 5.5
Sight glasses 0.5 5.5
3.7.2 Illumination levels indicated shall be provided at grade level for outdoor areas
and indoor process areas. In other indoor areas, illumination shall be provided
on a plane 30 inches above floor, grade, or platform level.
3.7.3 Footcandle calculations shall be calculated with a 75 percent light loss factor
(maintenance factor), based on a clean atmosphere per IES.
3.7.4 Lighting levels for standby illumination shall conform to the minimums required
by the local governing body and shall be subject to Company approval.
4.0 INTERCOM SYSTEMS
4.1 Intercom System
4.1.1 The primary communication system shall be a completely integrated

multichannel phone system with paging and phone access capability
4.1.2 Phone power shall be supplied from the UPS secondary distribution panel on its
own individual 20 amp circuit breaker.
4.1.3 The liner balance assembly and tone generator module shall be installed in the
main control room.
4.1.4 Phones and paging speakers shall be located as shown on the plan drawings.
4.1.5 Phone system shall meet all of the requirements for area classification in which
they are installed.
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4.1.6 Phones and speakers mounted in outdoor locations shall be of the weatherproof
type.
5.0 WIRING METHODS

5.1 General
A cable tray system utilizing continuous welded, corrugated type MC tray cable or Company
approved equal shall be the preferred raceway wiring system for all motor, primary power
distribution, secondary power, and instrumentation circuits. Conduit and wire with fittings
approved for the location may be used on skid mounted packaged equipment. A conduit
raceway system shall be used for all circuits in Class I, Division 1, hazardous areas, and
wiring for 120/208-volt circuits in indoor locations such as control rooms, electrical equipment
rooms, and living quarters.
5.2 Conduit and Fittings
5.2.1 Conduit and wire with approved fittings may be used in any location with prior
approval from the Company. Where electrical and instrument wiring are
installed in conduit, threaded, hot-dipped galvanized, rigid steel per ANSI 80.1
shall be used.
5.2.2 In general, conduit shall be installed exposed.
5.2.3 Outdoor exposed conduits shall be drained at low points.
5.2.4 All joints shall be threaded type and made up with non-corrosive, conductive
thread lubricant, Crouse-Hinds STL-8, or Company-approved equal.
5.2.5 Conduit for lighting and receptacles in "finished" rooms shall normally be
concealed.
5.2.6 Minimum size conduit shall be 3/4 inch except that 1/2 inch size may be used
for instrument control board wiring or other close conduit work.
5.2.7 Conduit shall not be run in close proximity to hot piping. A minimum of 12-inch
clearance shall be maintained between conduit and hot piping.
5.2.8 In Class I hazardous areas, sealing fittings shall be provided in accordance with
Articles 500 thru 502 of the National Electrical Code. These shall be sealed
with an approved sealing compound after all wiring is pulled in and tests are
completed.
5.2.9 In Class I, Division 1 locations, junction boxes shall be NEMA 7 explosion proof.
In Class I, Division 1 locations, conduit and fittings shall be of the explosion
proof design with all fittings being equivalent to the Crouse-Hinds GUA type.
5.2.10 In Class I, Division 2 locations, small junction boxes shall be of the standard
threaded cast type with blank steel covers and gaskets except for sealing
fittings and unions. Large junction boxes may be cast NEMA 4 gasketed. In
Class I, Division 1 locations, conduit fittings shall have screw-on cover X-type
fittings such as the Crouse-Hinds GUA type.
5.2.11 In outdoor non-hazardous areas, conduit fittings and small junction boxes shall
be of the standard threaded cast type with cast covers and solid rubber gaskets.
Large junction boxes shall be NEMA 4 gasketed.
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5.2.12 In indoor non-hazardous locations, such as accommodations and control rooms,

building, services such as lights, convenience outlet and air conditioning may
run in Electrical Metallic Tubing ( EMT ) .Cast - gasketed conduit fittings shall be
used. Where large junction boxes or pull boxes are required, general purpose
sheet metal enclosures may be used.
5.2.13 The conduit system design shall be based on the use of long radius factory
elbows or their equivalent field bends and not on concentric bends.
5.2.14 Piping may be used for the support of short runs of conduit where no "T"
support or structural support is available, and the practice is approved by the
Company in each application.
5.3 Cable Tray
5.3.1 Cable tray shall be aluminum, fiberglass, or stainless steel, designed to meet
NEMA 20C requirements with a minimum use of tray fittings.
5.3.2 The cable tray shall be designed to withstand the cable load with a deflection of
2 inches on a 20-foot span and shall be capable of supporting an additional
200-pound live weight at midspan. Other spans shall be in proportion.
5.3.3 Conduit connected to tray shall be made such that burrs or sharp edges are not
in contact with the cable.
5.3.4 Cables placed in cable tray shall be continuous length from the supply source to
the load without splice and approved for use in cable tray.
5.3.5 Cables leaving the cable tray in the substation or control room shall enter MCC
and instrument control panel directly through a Company-approved cable
terminator barrier.
5.3.6 MC cable leaving main tray runs shall be installed in 4 or 6 inch wide perforated
channel tray. This channel tray shall run from the main tray runs to the
equipment item being served by the cable, such as a motor, control station,
control valve, instrument, light fixture, etc. The size of this channel tray shall be
based on the number of cables following the same route. The cable(s) may be
outside this raceway for the last four feet of its run to the equipment. The cable
shall terminate at the utilization equipment through a Company-approved MCC-
type cable terminator.
As an alternate to the use of channel tray as described above, one or more

cables whose sizes are each 0.75 inches in diameter or larger may be installed
without tray directly on stainless steel Unistrut supports spaced at no more than
3 feet apart. The cables shall be tightly secured to the Unistrut with properly-
sized stainless steel conduit clamps and hardware. This alternate shall
generally not be used where the number of parallel cables is over three in
number since the preferred method would then be to utilize a small tray.
5.3.7 Additional tray requirements are given in the construction specifications.
5.4 Other Wiring Methods
5.4.1 The wiring method for large instrument and control systems may be with MC-
type multiconductor cable in tray from control panel or control room to local
junction boxes mounted in the field. Wiring method from the junction box to
instrument or control device shall be type MC cable.
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5.4.2 CT circuits shall be continuous from origin to destination without use of junction
boxes unless specifically approved by Company. All CT terminal blocks shall
be shorting type.
5.5 Flexible Metal Conduit
5.5.1 Flexible conduit installation and use shall be in strict accordance with the
National Electrical Code unless specified otherwise.
5.5.2 The use of flexible conduit shall be limited to short runs where flexibility is
necessary or desirable.
5.5.3 Short lengths of flexible conduit may be used if required for connections: to
motors on sliding baseplates; to motors which are rigidly mounted or are subject
to vibration; or to thermocouple heads. All uses of flexible conduit shall be
shown on the drawings to be issued for construction.
5.5.4 Flexible conduit may also be used for connections to lay-in lighting fixtures
mounted on T-bar suspended ceilings.
5.5.5 Maximum length of flexible conduit shall be limited to 12 inches per each inch of
conduit diameter.
5.5.6 All flexible metal conduit shall be liquid-tight, except for Class I, Division 1,
areas where explosion proof flexible fittings shall be used. Explosion proof
flexible fittings shall be Crouse-Hinds ECLK or Appleton EXGJH. For indoor
lighting fixtures (5.5.4 above), the flexible conduit need not be liquid-tight.
6.0 WIRES AND CABLES

6.1 General Requirements
6.1.1 All the various types of cables required for power, control, intrinsically safe
systems, etc., shall be suitable for the specific safety, installation, and
environmental requirements of the site location.
6.1.2 Segregation and Protection
a. The ESD and fire systems shall be segregated and protected from other
power and instrument systems in compliance with regulations and the need
to maintain the integrity of each system. Continuity of service for the safety
systems is of paramount importance.
b. Wherever practicable, duplicate cables to the safety systems shall be run
along separate routes to increase security.
c. Adequate cable space must be reserved as early as possible in layout and
design. The importance of maintaining realistic cabling reservations to
achieve the desired segregation of cables is strongly emphasized.
d. Any exposed terminals to be 6' minimum apart to prevent animals (like
monkeys) from closing a circuit. This would include above-ground lines on
poles.
6.1.3 Sizing of Cables
The minimum conductor size shall be based on the following factors:
a. The RMS current of the load.

b. The effect of peak load.
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c. Through Fault Carrying Capability Factor: The short time maximum current
carrying capacity of all cables shall be considered in conjunction with the
prospective system fault levels, fault limiting devices, and the current time
setting of the electrical system protection devices.
d. Volt Drop Factor: The actual overall steady state volt drop at various points
of utilization will depend upon circuit configuration and distance between
components; as a guide, voltage drops should be in accordance with the
following and based on nominal system voltages:
Low Voltage up to and including 600 V AC:
Motor control center 2% at full rated current feeder cables

Motor feeders 2 1/2% at full load (20% at starting)
Lighting and small 2% power distribution board feeders
Lighting and small 2% average with a maximum power
sub-circuits of 4% on farthest fitting.
AC and DC UPS Systems:
The voltage drop in these systems should be suitable for both normal
and abnormal operational requirements but shall not exceed 2 percent.
15-KV and Higher Systems:
Voltage drops on these systems are not normally the limiting factor
unless very long cable runs are involved.
Main Switchgear:
1 percent at full rated current of generator or transformer.
Motor Feeders: 2 1/2 percent at full load current.
1. Mechanical Strength Factor: The minimum size conductors shall

be:
Motor and Feeder Cables No. 12 AWG stranded copper

Control Cables No. 14 AWG stranded copper
Lighting Circuit Cables No. 12 AWG stranded copper
e. Generally, no wiring smaller than no. 14 AWG shall be used. exceptions to

this are as follows:
Minimum Size AWG
Electronic instrument wiring:

Paired and single conductor 16 AWG stranded copper
Multiconductor 18 AWG stranded copper
Thermocouple wiring:
Paired and single conductor 18 AWG solid alloy
Multiconductor 20 AWG solid alloy
f. Where 90 °C rated 600 volt cables are utilized, their sizing and allowable
ampacity shall be determined as if they were 75 °C rated cables.
6.1.4 Cable Derating Factors (Open Rack Installation)
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a. Ambient Temperature Factor: A correction factor shall be applied to the

current-carrying capacity of a cable which shall be based on the
maximum sustained ambient temperature of the situation where the
cables are installed.
Ambient temperature C: 30 35 40 45 50
Current derating factor: 1.0 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8
b. Grouping Factor: A correction factor shall be applied to the current-

carrying capacity of a cable which shall be based on the grouping of the
surrounding cables. Ampacity allowances shall be determined in
accordance with procedures established by the local governing body.
6.1.5 All conductors shall be copper, stranded, except for T/C extension wire which
shall have compatible metals and switch and receptacle wires in buildings which
shall be solid copper (see paragraph 3.7.1).
6.1.6 The design, installation, and materials used shall be such as to minimize cable
damage in the event of a fire or a cable fault. Care shall be taken to avoid
running cables through areas of high fire risk or where there is a danger of
mechanical damage due to process activities or maintenance. Standby
services shall be installed on separate tray runs where possible. Where this is
not practicable, they shall be installed in trays which are segregated by a barrier
on the same run.
6.1.7 Control cables and other non-load-carrying cables shall be laid on racks to
touch each other. Not more than 10 cables shall be cleated in one group.
6.1.8 Intermittent load-carrying cables shall be laid on racks to touch each other. Not
more than 10 cables shall be cleated in one group. Continuous load-carrying
cable shall be laid in racks with a cable derating factor applied which will be
dependent upon spacing in racks. Cable fill shall not exceed 50 percent of rack
space. Single-core cables shall be laid in trefoil groups, each group spacing
shall be to meet the individual run requirements. Cleats shall be non-corroding;
the material and design shall be subject to the Company´s approval. Cables
laid touching shall be secured by straps.
6.1.9 Where groups of cable trays are run horizontally, they shall where possible be
arranged in the following manner, top to bottom:
1. 13.8 KV
2. 5 KV
3. Power cables
4. Signal and electronics cables
6.1.10 AC and DC wiring shall be run in separate cables.
6.1.11 Where cables penetrate up through a floor in a position where they are subject
to mechanical damage, they shall be protected by metal sleeves or other
approved means up to 12 inches above the floor level.
6.1.12 All cables which penetrate through a floor shall be sealed to prevent gas
migration through the penetration.
6.1.13 All building penetrations shall be sealed with gas and fire-tight fittings.
6.1.14 All cables for tray installation shall be type MC.
6.1.15 Aluminum conductors shall not be used.
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6.1.16 All wires shall be continuous without joints or splices. Wherever joints or splices
are necessary, they shall be made in junction boxes or fittings designed for this
application.
6.1.17 The necessary joints and connections of wires and cables shall be designed to
allow for field installation as follows:
6.1.18 Lighting circuits shall utilize solderless, insulated splice caps for wiring in sizes
No. 10 AWG and smaller. Splices shall be covered using Scotch No. 88 tape.
For lighting circuits utilizing wire of No. 8 AWG and larger, mechanical hydraulic
compression lugs shall be used.
6.1.19 Connections of branch circuit conductors to 120-volt and 460-volt motors shall
be made by first installing mechanical hydraulic compression ring tongue lugs to
branch wiring and motor leads. The ring tongue lugs shall then be bolted
together using brass or silicon bronze alloy hardware. The joints shall then be
insulated utilizing Raychem Gel Cap Motor Connection Kits.
6.1.20 Splices of 600-volt conductors for 480-volt service shall generally be avoided.
When required, the conductors shall be connected using mechanical hydraulic
compression-type sleeves which are then insulated utilizing Raychem heat
shrinkable splice kits. Terminations of 600-volt conductors in 480-volt service
shall be made in the same manner as 6.1.19 above, unless the conductors
terminate at a breaker, starter, or other device where suitable mechanical
compression lugs are provided. T-type taps shall be avoided unless specifically
approved by Company. No splicing of type-MC cables will be allowed.
6.1.21 Splices and terminations of 5-kV and above cables shall be made utilizing
Raychem heat shrinkable HVS and HVT packaged kits following the
manufacturer's instructions for the specific type of cable being utilized. All splice
and termination connectors shall be mechanical hydraulic compression type.
Splices of type-MC cables will not be allowed.
6.1.22 Splices in control and alarm wiring shall not be permitted, either in conduit,
conduit bodies, junction boxes, device boxes, or elsewhere unless specifically
approved by Company. All junctions for this type wiring shall be made at screw-
type terminal blocks located in accessible junction boxes or at screw-type
terminals at control stations or auxiliary control devices. Wiring terminating on
these screw-type terminals shall utilize snap-spade, nylon self-insulated
compressing lugs which are to be installed utilizing ratchet-type compression
tools. Lugs shall be manufactured by 3M (Scotch), T&B, or Burndy.
Compression tools shall be by the same manufacturer as the lugs.
6.1.23 Connections of branch circuit conductors to 4,000-volt motors shall be prepared

in a similar manner to 460-volt motors in 6.1.19. The insulation method shall be
by utilizing Raychem MCK heat shrink termination insulation system.
6.1.24 Terminal blocks shall be medium or heavy-duty type manufactured by

Buchanan or Allen-Bradley. Power blocks shall be A-B 1492-CAL or Buchanan
0243 type. Small wiring type shall be screw-type A-B 1492-CA3 or Buchanan
0521 or P0621.
6.1.25 Cable types for 600-volt, 5 KV, 15 KV and 35 KV, service shall be in accordance
with applicable sections of specifications.
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6.1.26 The wiring colors to be used shall show on all schematic and point-to-point
wiring drawings developed. On multiconductor cables, the wiring colors shall be
designated on the drawings for the specific wiring terminations.
6.1.27 The Contractor shall show on the drawings all wiring identification markings to
be installed in the field. Labels shall be used in the field as specified in the
construction specification. The type of wiring identification scheme to be used
shall be one where both ends of the wire are identified the same. For
continuations through junction boxes, the wire ID shall remain the same if the
function remains the same or the terminal was just a splice joint. The wiring
identification system shall consist of unique alphanumeric descriptors with no
duplication of tagging and with functional tagging to identify service where
possible.
6.1.28 Wire colors for a specific function or type of service shall be consistent
throughout the project. For instance, all transformer alarm wiring (to junction
boxes or to alarm panel) shall be color coded in the following manner:
Liquid temperature alarm (NC) Red and red

Pressure relief alarm (NC) Violet and violet
Liquid level alarm (NC) Blue and blue
Cooling fan run alarm (NC) Orange and orange
6.1.29 All wire and cable installations in junction boxes, enclosures, raceways, etc.,
shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association Code (NFPA) Section
493 on separation of wiring. Adequate separation shall be maintained between
power wiring and signal wiring to avoid signal distortion.
6.1.30 Wire color code for single conductors shall be as follows. Where colors are not
available in the sizes required, the conductors shall be color coded with a
minimum of two wraps of Scotch No. 35 color coding tape.
Circuit Type Color
5 thru 35-KV power Phase A Black

Phase B Black with red tape
Phase C Black with blue tape
480-volt power Phase A Black

Phase B Red
Phase C Blue
Motor control Terminal 1 Black

Terminal 2 Red
Terminal 3 or 4 Blue
120/208V Phase A Black

Phase B Red
Phase C Blue
Neutral White
All grounds Green
No white wires shall be used in the system except for neutral conductors. Other
wire colors shall be used where shown on the drawings for various circuits and
alarm wiring.
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6.1.31 For lighting, control, alarm, and other circuits, the number of wires in a conduit
shall not exceed the following:
Conduit Trade Size ¾” 1” 1 ½”

Conductor AWG 12 9 16 25
AWG 10 7 12 25
The maximum number of single-conductor wires in a conduit shall be limited to

25 unless specifically approved for each case by Company representative.
7.0 GROUNDING AND CATHODIC PROTECTION

7.1 Grounding systems shall be installed to accomplish the following:
7.1.1. Prevent aboveground potential on exposed, noncurrent carrying metal parts of

equipment.
7.1.2 Prevent excessive voltage on electrical systems caused by lightning, line

surges, and accidental contact with other electrical systems.
7.1.3 Limit the circuit voltage to ground during normal operation.
7.1.4 Facilitate overcurrent protection in case of ground faults.
7.1.5 Prevent static electricity buildup.
7.1.6 Grounding systems shall be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the
National Electric Code.
7.1.7 In general, the ground connection resistance shall not exceed 5 ohms.
7.1.8 Lightning protection for tall steel structures such as towers, etc., shall be
provided by connecting the structures to the grounding system. Lightning rods
shall be provided at the top of masonry stacks and these shall be connected to
the grounding system by means of stranded cables attached to the outside
surface of the stack. See NFPA Pamphlet No. 78, latest edition.
7.1.9 Grounding electrodes shall be made up of copper-clad steel rods connected by

a stranded bare copper wire. The main ground loop shall be No. 4/0 AWG, and
the minimum size ground rod shall be 5/8-inch (16-mm) diameter and 8-foot
(2.5-m) long. The depth of the grounding loop shall be minimum of 1 foot, 0
inches (300 mm). In buildings where water supply lines are available, they shall
be made a part of the grounding electrode.
7.1.10 Where motor frames and other electrical equipment are not grounded with an
equipment grounding conductor within the conduit, additional grounding will be
required as follows:
a. All motor frames shall be connected to the grounding loop with a copper
wire, No. 4 AWG or larger.
b. Connections to electrical equipment shall be made with bolted type
connections.
7.1.11 Connections to equipment, such as vessels and exchangers, to remove static

charges shall be made with servit post-type connectors.
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7.1.12 In general, all grounding cables shall be continuous. Where taps and splices
are necessary, they shall be made with thermite welding connectors, or
compression type connectors approved by the Company Representative.
7.1.13 Steel storage tanks and similar isolated structures shall be protected against
lightning damage.
7.1.14 Loading racks, car loading areas, and ship and barge loading docks shall be
furnished with lengths of flexible cable connected to the grounding system and
equipped with heavy spring clips to make positive connection to cars or vehicles
for grounding during loading operation.
7.1.15 For the protection of underground structures such as isolated pipes and similar
equipment of relatively small surface area, sacrificial galvanic anodes of
magnesium, zinc, or aluminum shall be distributed along the structure to be
protected.
7.1.16 For the protection of large underground structures, extensive piping systems,
and in locations where soil resistivity is high, rectifiers of the diode type shall be
provided to furnish adequate current flow.
8.0 DRAWINGS
Drawings shall be prepared in sufficient detail to enable the complete electrical system to be
installed with a minimum of supervision. Drafting method, symbols, details, and procedures
shall be in accordance with Company standards.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR

ELECTRICAL BASIS OF DESIGN

4.0 INTERCOM SYSTEMS

7.0 GROUNDING SYSTEM AND CATHODIC PROTECTION

1.2 Code Regulations, and Standards

NEC The National Electrical Code

1.3 Classification of Areas

1.3.4 The Contractor shall prepare an area classification drawing, or drawings,

1.3.5 Where areas are determined by process conditions to be corrosive (highly

a. A minimum pressure of 0.10 inch up to a maximum of 0.25 inch of water (25

c. An automatic alarm shall be installed to signal any pressure drop below

d. Care shall be exercised in selecting the location of the fresh

1.4 Drawings and Specifications

1.4.1 An electrical construction specification and an electrical construction test

1.4.4 Vendors shall furnish certified elementary and interconnection drawings.

1.5 Materials and Installation

1.5.4 Electrical equipment shall be of the type of construction specified in these

1.6 Work Under Special Conditions

1.9 Power Supply and Distribution

1.9.4 Utilization substations shall be single ended with one transformer.

1.9.12 Diesel engine-driven standby-startup generator shall be provided. Equipment

a. Essential process equipment and instrumentation.

1.9.13 Motor Control - General

1. 460-volt motors shall be operated from suitably sized combination

• Over temperature /overload.

The solid state motor protectors shall be backed up by three standard

a. For motors 1/2 to 200 horsepower inclusive:

1.9.16 Electrical Power Distribution Interface with Control System

b. The electrical alarms shall be grouped on the control system display(s).

2.0 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

2.1.1 Electrical distribution, transformation, and utilization equipment shall be based

Area Classification Type of Motor

Non-hazardous Totally enclosed fan cooled

2.2.9 The selection of enclosures for small fractional horsepower, single-phase

Area Classification Type of Motor

Non-hazardous Totally enclosed fan-cooled or

2.3 Motor Control - Low Voltage, 480 Volts

2.4 Motor Control - Fractional Horsepower

2.5 Motor Control - Medium Voltage, 5 and 15 kV

2.5.1.1 Motor control equipment shall be vacuum break magnetic contactor

2.5.1.3 Motor control shall be mounted "two-high" maximum.

2.5.1.4 Motor protection devices shall be furnished as outlined in the Medium

2.6 Medium Voltage Switchgear ( Above 600 Volts - 15 KV ).

2.6.1 In general, switchgear shall be indoor metalclad type of manufacturer's standard

2.6.3 Arrangement of switchgear shall be as shown on the one-line diagrams. The

2.6.4 The minimum relaying for a feeder breaker shall be as follows:

2.6.4.1 Three instantaneous and time/overcurrent relays, Device 50/51.

2.6.4.2 One instantaneous ground relay, Device 50 GS to transformers or one-

2.7 Low Voltage Switchgear ( 600 Volts and Below )

2.8 Power Transformers

2.8.2 Medium Voltage

Medium voltage (2.4 KV, 4.16 KV or 13.8 KV secondary) power transformers

2.8.4 Low Voltage

2.8.5 Transformers shall be cost-evaluated, based on losses. The loss evaluation

These transformers shall be equipped with the following options:

2.9 Crude Oil Burning Diesel Generator Sets.

Crude Oil Burning Diesel Generator Sets.