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TITLE SPECIFICATION
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AUTHORITY NAME TITLE B.UNIT/DIV SIGNATURE DATE
TECHNICAL
Shahnawaz Ahmed SPE DET
CUSTODIAN
STANDARDS M. Khalid Elshobary SSL Dev./FED
DISCIPLINE
Mr. Hisham Awda DETL(A) Dev./FED
ENGINEERING
APPROVAL Daniel Lemarchand MFE Dev./FED
ENDORSEMENT Ahmad S. Al-Suwaidi AGM(D) Develop.
CONTROL STAMP
1.1 06/04/08 Revised based on Client’s Comments

and Subsequent Discussions
1.0 06/01/08 Initial Issue
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ADMA-OPCO/SEF/007 Rev. 0 Sheet 1 of 1

Liability for utilization by personnel/organizations outside ADMA-OPCO
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document,
neither ADMA-OPCO nor its employees will assume liability for any application
or use outside ADMA-OPCO premises/assets.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 COVERAGE ................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 EXCLUSION................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................. 6
1.6 ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................................................... 7
1.7 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................. 7
1.8 USE OF LANGUAGE .................................................................................................. 7
1.9 UNITS ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.10 LESSONS LEARNT ..................................................................................................... 7
1.11 METEOROLOGICAL DATA .................................................................................... 7
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM ........................................................................... 7
2.2 QUALITY PLAN .......................................................................................................... 8
2.3 INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .................................. 9
3. OVERVIEW OF SAMPLING SYSTEMS .............................................................................. 9
3.1 GENERAL..................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE CRITERIA ............................................................. 9
3.3 SAMPLING FREQUENCY ...................................................................................... 10
3.4 TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................... 10
3.5 HSE CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................... 13
4. HYDROCARBON LIQUID SAMPLING SYSTEMS ......................................................... 14
4.1 MANUAL SAMPLING .............................................................................................. 14
4.2 AUTOMATIC SAMPLING ...................................................................................... 16
5. HYDROCARBON (HC) GAS SAMPLING SYSTEMS ...................................................... 24
5.1 IMPORTANCE OF HDYROCARBON DEW POINT IN GAS SAMPLING ..... 24
5.2 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF A HC GAS
SAMPLING SYSTEM ............................................................................................... 24
5.3 SAMPLE PROBES ..................................................................................................... 25
5.4 SAMPLE LOOPS/LINES .......................................................................................... 26
5.5 SAMPLE CONTAINERS .......................................................................................... 26
5.6 MATERIALS FOR SWEET AND SOUR GAS SERVICE .................................... 27
5.7 OTHER APPARATUS ............................................................................................... 27
5.8 MANUAL SAMPLING .............................................................................................. 27
5.9 AUTOMATIC SAMPLING ...................................................................................... 28
6. OTHER SAMPLING SYSTEMS ........................................................................................... 28
6.1 STEAM, MAKE-UP WATER, BOILER FEED WATER (BFW) AND
CONDENSATE SAMPLING .................................................................................... 28
6.2 HOT OIL SAMPLING............................................................................................... 30
6.3 GLYCOL SAMPLING .............................................................................................. 30
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6.4 AMINE SAMPLING .................................................................................................. 30
6.5 INJECTION WATER SAMPLING ......................................................................... 31
APPENDIX-A1: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY ON DAS ISLAND ............ 32
APPENDIX-A2: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT GAS CLUSTER

PLATFORMS AT USSC ................................................................................................................... 33
APPENDIX-A3: USSC – WIP SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY ...................... 36
APPENDIX-A4: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT ZWSC.......................... 37
APPENDIX-A5: WIP SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY .................................... 39
APPENDIX-A6: SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS AT ZCSC ...................................................... 40
APPENDIX-B: SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR VOLATILE / HAZARDOUS / TOXIC

LIQUIDS .............................................................................................................................................. 41
APPENDIX-C: SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR NON-VOLATILE / NON-TOXIC

LIQUIDS .............................................................................................................................................. 44
APPENDIX-D: SAMPLE TAP DETAILS FOR LIQUID SERVICE ......................................... 46
APPENDIX-E: : TYPICAL AUTOMATIC HYDROCARBON LIQUID SAMPLING

SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 47
APPENDIX-F: TYPICAL SCHEMATIC FOR MANUAL GAS SAMPLING ......................... 48
APPENDIX-G: TYPICAL SCHEMATIC FOR AUTOMATIC GAS SAMPLING ................. 49
APPENDIX-H: ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................. 50
APPENDIX-I: DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 51
APPENDIX-J: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ............................................................................ 53
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective
This specification stipulates the overall process design and engineering

requirements and sizing criteria to be applied for specific and general project
applications.
The objective of this specification is to supplement the project specific “Sampling

Systems” design basis.
1.2 Scope
This specification is intended to provide the minimum basic requirements of

ADMA-OPCO and shall not relieve the Contractor of his contractual obligations.
Any deviations from this specification shall be identified by Contractor and shall
require written approval from ADMA-OPCO.
The scope of this specification includes :
a. Overview of Sampling Systems.

b. Automatic and Manual Liquid Sampling Systems.
c. Automatic and Manual Gas Sampling Systems.
d. Sampling systems for Steam, Hot Oil, Glycol and Amine.
e. Sampling systems for Make-up Water, Boiler Feed Water (BFW) and Steam
Condensate.
f. Injection Water.
1.3 Coverage
This Specification covers both “Onshore” and “Offshore facilities.
1.4 Exclusion
This specification excludes:
a. Analyzers (e.g. Dew Point Analyzers, pH Analyzers, Toxic Gas Analyzers,

Flue Gas Analyzers etc.).
b. LPG / LNG sampling.
c. Reservoir Fluid sampling.
d. Lab analysis of samples.
e. Proving/calibration of sampling systems.
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f. Flue gas sampling from GT stacks or boiler exhaust.
1.5 References
1.5.1 General
The latest edition (at the time of the contract award) of the reference
documentation as listed in Appendix-J shall be read as an integral part of this
specification.
The latest edition/revision of ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents as

indicated in Status List SL-001 shall be utilized.
1.5.2 Equivalent Standards
Standard Documents equivalent to those referred to herein shall not be substituted

without written approval from ADMA-OPCO. Approval of equivalent Standard
Documents will not, in any way, remove responsibility from the Contractor to
meet the best practices and/or requirements of the Standard Engineering
Documents referred to herein, in the event of conflict.
Where differences and/or conflicting issues occur between the referenced

documents themselves or the requirements of this document, the requirements of
this document shall overrule unless otherwise advised by ADMA-OPCO.
However major conflicts shall be reported in writing to the ADMA-OPCO
Standards Authority/Technical Custodian appearing in the front sheet of this
Procedure for arbitration/resolution.
The following hierarchy of adherence to standards shall be followed:
a. Whenever ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents (SED’s) relevant

to the system and/or equipment design are available, the same shall be
utilized first for the purpose of design.
b. Shareholder RPSES/GIS/ETP’s shall be utilized next in the hierarchy, if the
relevant subject is not covered by ADMA-OPCO standards.
c. National or International standards (tailored to suit ADMA-OPCO needs)
shall be utilized, if the required subject is not covered either by ADMA-
OPCO or Shareholder SED’s.
The Contractor shall equip himself with copies of all the referenced Standard
Engineering Documents referred in Appendix-J of this Specification and shall
make them readily available to all ADMA-OPCO, or nominated representative,
personnel involved in the work.
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1.6 Abbreviations
The abbreviations used in this Specification are listed in Appendix-H.
1.7 Definitions
The definitions used in this Specification are listed in Appendix-I.
1.8 Use of Language
Throughout this document, the words ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘should’ and ‘shall’, when
used in the context of actions by ADMA-OPCO or others, have specific meanings
as follows:
a. ‘Will’ is used normally in connection with an action by ADMA-OPCO and /

or nominated representative, rather than by a Contractor or Vendor.
b. ‘May’ is used where alternatives are equally acceptable.
c. ‘Should’ is used where provision is preferred.
d. ‘Shall / Must’ is used where a provision is mandatory / vital.
1.9 Units
Unless otherwise specified by ADMA-OPCO, SI units should be used in

accordance with ISO 1000. However, Imperial units versus SI units should be
quoted between brackets e.g. 30°C (86°F). Reference is made to Section 1.9 of
SP-1060 for the units commonly used in ADMA-OPCO.
1.10 Lessons Learnt
Upon completion of works related to the scope of this document, lessons learnt
shall be made available by the contractors/consultants/job officer & shall be fed to
ADMA-OPCO Lessons Learnt system as appropriate.
1.11 Meteorological Data
For meteorological data refer to SP-1060, Specification for “Process Design

Criteria.”
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE
2.1 Quality Assurance System
2.1.1 All activities & services associated with the scope of this Specification shall be
performed by Contractors/Vendors approved by ADMA-OPCO.
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2.1.2 The Contractor/Vendor shall operate Quality Management Systems (QMS) within
his organizations, which ensure that the requirements of this Specification are
fully achieved.
2.1.3 The Contractor/Vendor’s quality management system shall be based on ADMA-

OPCO Specification SP-1009 or the latest issue of ISO 9001 Series and accredited
by an international certifying agency.
The Contractor’s quality manual shall provide details for the preparation of a
quality plan, which shall include provisions for the QA/QC of services activities.
Where an approved Contractor/Vendor revises their Quality Management System

that affect the ADMA-OPCO approved Quality / Inspection & Test Plan, then the
revised Quality Plan / Inspection & Test Plan shall be submitted for ADMA-
OPCO approval before initiating any service activities.
2.1.4 The effectiveness of the Contractor’s quality management system may be subject
to monitoring by ADMA-OPCO or its representative and may be audited
following an agreed period of notice.
2.1.5 All Contractors/Vendor’s providing ADMA/OPCO with composite repair service

shall be audited for full compliance with the requirements of ISO TS 24817.
2.1.6 The Contractor/Vendor shall make regular QA audits on all their Sub-
contractors/Suppliers. Details of these audits shall be made available to ADMA-
OPCO when requested.
2.1.7 The Contractor/Vendor shall maintain sufficient Inspection and Quality Assurance
staff, independent of the service provider management, to ensure that the QMS is
correctly implemented and that all related documentation is available.
2.1.8 Using Sub-contractors is not allowed for services/functions carried out by a

Contractor without ADMA-OPCO approval.
2.2 Quality Plan
2.2.1 Contracted activities associated with composite repair systems for piping shall be
performed in accordance with an approved Quality Plan (QP).
2.2.2 The level of detail required in the Quality Plan shall be commensurate with the
scope of services provided.
2.2.3 The quality of works is an essential factor in carrying out all services & activities
covered by this Document.
2.2.4 During services/activities, quality assurance/quality control issues are the

responsibility of the Contractor, and shall be approved and certified by TPA.
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2.2.5 Conflicts between contractor & TPA shall be reported in writing to ADMA-
OPCO for resolution.
2.3 Inspection and Certification Requirements
Inspection and certification requirements for material shall be certified to ADMA-

OPCO CP-102 and BS EN 10204.
3. OVERVIEW OF SAMPLING SYSTEMS
3.1 General
3.1.1 Significance and Use of Sampling
The basic principle and main function of sampling is to obtain an adequate sample
or a composite of several samples which is truly representative of the fluid being
sampled.
Thorough sampling and subsequent analysis, key parameters can be monitored

which relate to the quality of process fluids. Sampling and analysis provides data
to operating personnel for detection of deviations from control limits so that
corrective actions can be taken to return to control limits.
Representative samples of Petroleum and Petroleum Products are required for the
determination of chemical and physical properties which are used to establish
standard volumes, prices and compliance with commercial and regulatory
specifications.
3.1.2 Objectives
The objective of sampling system is to obtain a small portion of fluid from a

selected area or unit of the installation. The sample collection point may be at an
equipment (e.g. tank, vessel, etc.) or at a portion of the piping/pipeline in the
selected area or unit of the installation.
3.2 Representative Sample Criteria
See the definition of “representative sample” and “grab” in Appendix-I

“Definitions.”
Reference is made to API MPMS 8.2 for the criteria that must be satisfied to
obtain a representative sample from a flowing material stream.
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3.3 Sampling Frequency
The sampling frequency for every Oil and Gas installation is unique and depends
on the production capacity and logistics of product storage, sale and
transportation.
3.3.1 Sampling Practices and Frequency at ADMA-OPCO Facilities
Refer Appendix A1 to A6 for current Sampling Practices and Frequency.
3.4 Technical Considerations
3.4.1 Sample Containers (Receivers)
This includes both stationary and portable receivers, either of which may be of
variable or fixed volume design. If the loss of vapors will significantly affect the
analysis of the sample, a variable volume type receiver should be considered.
Reference is made to API MPMS 8.1 for design considerations of sample

receivers.
Also refer to ASTM D 4177, ISO 3170 and BP RP 30-2
a. General design considerations for Sample Receivers.

Following are general design considerations for sample receivers
(containers):
a1. No internal pockets or dead spots.
a2. Internal surfaces are designed to minimize corrosion, encrustation, and
water/sediment clingage.
a3. An inspection cover/closure of sufficient size to facilitate filling, inspection
and cleaning.
a4. Designed to maintain the homogeneity of the sample collected and at the
same time prevent the loss of any constituents that affect the
representativeness of the sample and the accuracy of the analytical tests.
a5. Designed to allow the transfer of samples from the receiver to the analytical
apparatus while maintaining their representative nature.
a6. Sample containers come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. To be able
to select the right container for a given application one must have knowledge
of the material to be sampled to ensure that there will be no interaction
between the sampled material and the container that would affect the integrity
of either.
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Regardless of the type of sample container used, the sample container should
be large enough to contain the required sample volume and sufficient ullage
for thermal expansion.
Guidelines for use of Glass bottles, Plastic bottles, cans are provided in the
API MPMS 8.1, Section 6.1.1 to 6.1.3.
a7. Sample containers which are fully enclosed and act as miniature pressure
vessels shall have a design pressure not less than the system to which they are
connected. Relief valves shall be used for over pressure protection of sample
containers as required.
a8. Design temperature of sample containers shall match or exceed the system to
which they are connected. Consideration shall be given for sample containers
to withstand low temperatures. This is applicable for sample containers, in
which gas expansion can cause a cooling effect leading to low temperatures.
a9. Sample container size and volumes shall be adequate for collecting a
representative sample of the fluid to be sampled.
3.4.2 Sample Point Locations
The sampling point location should satisfy the following criteria :
a. It’s location is such that the safety of plant and personnel is ensured.
b. It provides a representative sample for the analysis/test to be performed.
c. It is accessible for both operation and maintenance.
d. It’s location is such that lag times of the process are minimized.
e. Samples should be drawn from a point in the process where stream conditions
are such that the minimum of sample conditioning is necessary.
Locations where there is a possibility of contamination or where pockets of

gas/vapor/liquid or hydrocarbon/water/dirt may accumulate in the process stream
shall be avoided.
To ensure representative sampling, samples should normally be taken from a point

where there is no possibility of a two-phase fluid.
Examples of good locations for sample take-off and sample return connections are
the discharge and the suction side respectively of pumps or compressors. In case
of piping, the sample point location shall be at a minimum of two pipe diameters
from any flow disturbance, e.g. a 90° bend in the pipe.
Good engineering practice requires clear identification and tagging of the sample
take-off and sample return connections.
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3.4.3 Take-offs for Sampling Systems
a. Take-offs shall be of size, type and rating as specified in the project specific
data Sheets and shall normally be flanged.
b. On Pipe Class 600# and less, Raised Face (RF) flanges shall be used.
c. On Pipe Class 900# and above, Ring Type Joint (RTJ) flanges shall be used.
d. Take-off connections for gaseous products in process lines shall be installed
on the top of the lines.
e. Take-off connections for liquid products in horizontal process lines shall be
installed on the side of the process line.
3.4.4 Sample Mixing and Handling
Liquid Petroleum & Petroleum Products require handling, mixing and

conditioning to ensure that a representative sample is delivered from the primary
sample container/receiver into the analytical test apparatus or into intermediate
containers.
Reference is made to API MPMS 8.3 and Section 7.5 of BP RP 30-2 for details of
sample mixing and handling.
3.4.5 Sample Disposal
a. Waste samples and/or by-products from the sampling system shall either be
returned to a suitable point in the process (e.g. pump suction for a pumped
liquid) or to a suitable utility system (e.g. the flare system, fuel gas system or
the oil-contaminated drain system). For waste gaseous samples, flaring the
unwanted gas sample should be the preferred option.
b. Sample connections shall be grouped together as much as practicable and be
provided with one common disposal (drain/vent) facility.
3.4.6 Sample Point Identification
Sample points shall be identified with a permanent, corrosion resistant tag

securely fastened. Each tag to include the following information :
a. Unit name.
b. Unit sample identification.
c. Physical state (liquid, vapor or solid).
d. Temperature.
e. Pressure.
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f. Warning signs will be posted if toxic substances are present and shall indicate
if breathing apparatus is required to be worn.
3.4.7 Sample Coolers
These shall be used in all cases where the temperature of the fluid to be sampled is
above 70°C (160°F). Reference is made to Section 322.7 of BP RP 42-1
The sample cooler should be designed to reduce the incoming sample temperature
to 60°C (140°F) or lower, but
a. Not below a temperature that would result in a viscosity greater than 500 cP.
b. Not to a temperature less than 14°C (25°F) above the pour point and the
freezing point of the sample.
3.4.7 Sample Heaters
For samples having a pour point or a freezing point above the lowest ambient
design temperature, or having a viscosity greater than 500 cP at the lowest
ambient design temperature, sample heaters shall be used to ensure the flow of the
material into the sample container. Heaters shall raise the temperature of the
sample to 14°C (25°F) above the pour point or freezing point of the sample, or
lower the viscosity to 500 cP. Sample heaters may also be required in gas
sampling where the gas to be sampled is at or near its dew point. For further
description of heating requirements for gas sampling refer Section 5.2.1.
3.5 HSE Considerations
Following are the three major HSE objectives to be achieved when designing
sampling facilities.
a. To achieve personnel safety by providing protection against dermal eye and

respiratory exposure.
b. To prevent a fire and explosion hazard by practicing well documented safe
handling procedures including physical, chemical and reactive characteristics
of the fluid to be sampled.
c. To protect the environment by providing appropriate containment of process
fluids.
Sufficient care and precautions need to be exercised when sampling certain

products. Products such as crude oil may contain varying amounts of hydrogen
sulfide (H2S), an extremely toxic gas.
Personnel involved in collection and handling of samples shall be qualified and

equipped with appropriate ‘Personal Protective Equipment’ (PPE) such as a hard
hat, chemical suit, hand gloves, eye goggles, approved respirator, etc.
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Design of the installation/unit shall consider provision of eye wash/safety shower
at locations where regular sampling operations are required to be conducted.
Reference is made to the following for HSE considerations during sampling of

petroleum fluids :
a. Annex A of ISO 3170

b. Section 7.1 of API MPMS 8.1
c. Appendix C of API MPMS 8.3
4. HYDROCARBON LIQUID SAMPLING SYSTEMS
4.1 Manual Sampling
4.1.1 Applications
Manual methods of sampling are normally applied for homogenous liquids whose
composition and quality does not vary significantly with time. Reference is made
to ISO 3171.
4.1.2 Procedures
Reference is made to “Table 1 – Typical Sampling Procedures & Applicability” in

“API MPMS 8.1” for the application, type of container and procedure for manual
sampling. The specific terms used in the “Procedure” column of Table 1 are
defined in Section 3, “Definitions” of the above mentioned standard.
4.1.3 System Configuration and Sample Connections
a. System Configuration
Following Table represents system configurations for manual liquid
sampling:
Service System Type Reference Auxiliaries
Liquids : Volatile or Hazardous I Appendix-B Appendix-D

or Toxic
Liquids : Non-Volatile and II Appendix-C Appendix-D

Non-Toxic
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b. Sample Connections
The location of sample connections shall be governed by the following
considerations for personnel safety and accessibility :
b1. All operational parts of sampling systems shall be easily accessible
including the primary isolation valve. Sample points should either be
approximately 1 m above ground level or 1 m above a level which should
have stairway access.
b2. Sampling location shall be such to provide at least two escape routes for the
personnel.
b3. Sampling location shall allow the personnel to stand upwind, based on the
prevailing wind pattern.
b4. These shall be located in areas where there is negligible possibility of a spill
of a hazardous material (e.g. they should not be located in areas inside pump
dikes).
b5. Sample take-offs shall not be closer than 20 pipe diameters downstream or
10 pipe diameters upstream from the junction of two streams. Where two-
phase flow can exist sample take-off shall be at least 12 pipe diameters
downstream from a pressure reducer.
b6. Sample take-off orientation shall be as given below :
b6.1. Wherever possible, take-offs should be installed in vertical lines with
upward flow for liquids.
b6.2. If it is required to have a sample take-off from a horizontal line, it should be
taken from the side of the horizontal line.
b7. Process vents and drains shall not be used as sample connections. Dedicated
connections shall be provided for sampling.
b8. Sample connections shall not be used for the installation of indicators or
other instruments that are not part of the sampling system.
b9. Sample systems shall be designed with sample container connections for
interchangeable (identical), site approved, sample containers. Containers
must meet the pressure rating of the system.
4.1.4 Piping
a. Design Criteria
a1. Sample piping shall be as short as possible and shall be adequately supported
and braced to minimize the possibility of damage by vibration, accidental
impact, or reaction forces caused by valve operation. If long sample piping
runs are unavoidable, expansion loops should be considered to minimize
warping or damage due to thermal expansion.
a2. Soft seated ball and plug valves shall not be used as block valves on lines
discharging to the atmosphere.
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a3. For sample fluids that may plug or corrode the piping if left standing,
provision for manual flushing of both the sample supply line and the sample
return line shall be made. The flushing fluid should be selected to ensure that
the pipe is washed clean of the fouling and/or corroding fluid.
b. Materials
b1. The materials for the sample system piping shall be selected to ensure
compatibility with both the sampled liquid and the flushing medium, if used.
b2. If there is a possibility that the sample stream temperature can be -29°C (-20
°F) including when the low temperature results from flashing, all the
materials selected shall be suitable for low temperature service.
4.1.5 Insulation for Personnel Protection
a. Sampling equipment requiring insulation for heat conservation and located

within 0.3 m (1 ft) horizontally or 2.1 m (7 ft) vertically of a normal access,
walkway, or work area shall be insulated to provide a surface temperature no
greater than 60°C (140°F).
b. Sampling equipment not requiring insulation for heat conservation and
located within 0.3 m (1 ft) horizontally or 2.1 m (7 ft) vertically of a normal
access, walkaway, or work area shall be provided with physical barriers such
as caging, guards, shields or railing to protect personnel against accidental
contact with surfaces that exceed 60°C (140°F). Thermal insulation as a
substitute for physical barriers for personnel protection shall only be used for
surfaces that operate continuously at temperatures of 149°C (300°F) or
greater.
4.2 Automatic Sampling
4.2.1 Applications
Automatic liquid sampling with regards to ADMA-OPCO generally applies to

liquid hydrocarbons and in most cases specifically to crude oil, with the objective
of determining product quality (specific gravity, RVP, BS&W, Salt, H2S, etc.)
Refer Appendix-E for the sketch of a typical automatic hydrocarbon liquid

sampling system.
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4.2.2 System Description
An automatic sampling system consist of stream conditioning upstream of the

sampling location a device to physically extract a grab from the flowing stream, a
flow measurement device for flow proportioning, a means to control the total
volume of sample extracted, a sample receiver to collect and store the grabs and
depending on the system a sample receiver/mixing system. Unique properties of
the petroleum or petroleum product(s) being sampled may require the individual
components or the entire system to be insulated and/or heated. Reference is made
to API MPMS 8.2.
4.2.3 Stream Conditioning
The sample probe must be located at a point in the pipe where the flowing stream
is properly conditioned. Following methods are commonly used for stream
conditioning for crude petroleum containing water and free or entrained sediment
to create a homogenous mixture at the sampling point.
a. Jet Mixing
b. Power Mixing
c. Static Mixing.
Given below are some of the technical features of the three stream conditioning
methods :
a. Jet Mixing
Reference is made to Section 8.4 of BP RP 30-2 and Section 6.5 of BP GS
130-1 for jet mixing features.
This is generally the preferred method for stream conditioning for the purpose
of automatic sampling of multi-phase crude oil mixtures. It involves diverting
a small proportion of the main line flow upstream of the sample probe and
then re-injecting back into the mainline under pressure through nozzles into
the bottom section of the pipe/pipeline, upstream of the sample probe. This
ensures that any separated water is thus lifted and distributed across the main
pipe/pipeline. The circulation and re-injection of the diverted flow stream
requires a pump to be used.
Following are the features of jet mixing :
a1. It provides good distribution and mixing even at low pipe/pipeline flow rates
with negligible pressure drop in the main pipe/pipeline.
a2. It provides flexibility in operation. The jet pump may be stopped at high flow
rates if adequate water distribution is ensured by natural turbulence and
mixing without the need of a mixer.
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a3. Only two flanged pipe stubs on the main pipe/pipeline are required for
installation. These may be hot-tapped onto existing pipelines without the need
for depressuring or draining.
a4. Maintenance and inspection is external thereby preventing the shutdown of
the main pipe/pipeline. The nozzle assembly may be inserted or withdrawn
from the pipe/pipeline through a seal housing, allowing the line to be pigged
or for inspection of the nozzles.
a5. The main line does not consist of any moving parts, susceptible to failure
and/or requiring maintenance.
b. Power Mixing
In this method motor driven shear mixers (similar to tank mixers) are
provided in the pipeline to achieve stream conditioning. Following are some
of the features of power mixing :
b1. For an existing pipe/pipeline for power mixing to be installed, a flanged tee
connection is required, which involves shutdown and cutting of the pipeline.
b2. Maintenance involves depressurizing of the pipe/pipeline and then removal.
b3. Pressure drop is low.
c. Static Mixing
In this method of stream conditioning in-line static mixers are provided to
ensure mixing prior to sampling. Static mixers provide much higher pressure
drops than jet mixers and power mixers. Installation on existing
pipes/pipelines requires shutdown of the system. Their biggest advantage is
that they require practically no maintenance. In applications where there is a
limited flow turn-down (typically less than 4:1) a static mixer would provide
sufficiently low pressure drop and good mixing for proper stream
conditioning and sampling.
4.2.4 Probes
a. Probe Location and Installation (Reference : API MPMS 8.2)

a1. The sampling area recommended for a pipe/pipeline is approximately the
centre half of the pipe/pipeline. Reference is made to Figure 2 of API MPMS,
8.2.
a2. The probe opening shall be located to face upstream and the external body of
the probe should be marked with the direction of flow to verify that the probe
is installed correctly.
a3. The probe must be located in a zone where sufficient mixing results in
adequate stream conditioning. This zone is generally from three to ten
diameters downstream of piping elements, 0.5 to 4 diameters from static
mixers and 3 to 10 diameters from power mixers. When using proprietary
devices, the manufacturer shall be consulted for optimum location of the
probe.
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a4. The hold-up volume in the probe should be minimized.
a5. It is not recommended to locate a sample probe downstream of a single 90°
bend because of inadequate stream conditioning.
b. Probe Design (Reference : Section 6.6 of BP GS 130-1)
The sample probe shall be of the retractable scoop entry type and of length
suitable for insertion to the centre of the pipeline through an intervening
isolation valve, seal housing, etc. Reference is made to Figure 2 of BP GS
130-1 for the schematic of the scoop tube design features. Following are some
of the additional feature to be considered for the sample probe :
b1. The sample probe assembly shall have flanged connections. Sampling system
vendor shall specify the main line tapping sizes and the flange sizes. Flanges
and fittings shall conform to ASME B 16.5.
b2. The sample probe shall be such that the scoop entry is at the pipe axis, or
within a 0.1 diameter semi circle below the horizontal line. Refer Figure 2 of
BP GS 130-1.
b3. The sample probe shall be capable of live line insertion and withdrawal and
shall be fitted with a safety device to prevent its ejection under line pressure.
b4. The sample probe flange shall be marked to show the direction of flow into
the scoop entry when it is facing directly upstream.
b5. When using retractable probes, the seal housing shall be fitted with a valved
branch to enable flushing. Minimum size for flushing connection shall be 1”
NPS.
4.2.5 Automatic Sampling Components
Reference is made to BP GS 130-1 & BP RP 30-2.
a. External Loop Pump

The automatic sampling external loop serves to provide a continuous sample
stream at a convenient point where it may be sampled and collected, with a
minimum dead volume. It also facilitates isokinetic sample extraction at the
probe entry point, a preferred condition for representative sampling. In order
to keep the time lag in the sampling loop to a minimum and also prevent any
possibility of water settling, the loop length must be as short as possible and
the loop velocity as high as practicable. To achieves this, most automatic
sampling loops are pumped.
Following are the requirements for the external loop pump :
a1. The external loop pump shall be of the centrifugal type in accordance with
ADMA-OPCO STD 131.
a2. The pump shall be supplied with a restriction orifice at the discharge.
a3. A suction strainer shall be provided for pump protection.
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a4. The external loop pump drive motor shall be specified for the hazardous
area in which it is located.
a5. A local start/stop push button shall be provided for the pump. Remote
start/stop and pump motor run/stop indication are options that may be
specified in the sampling system specification.
a6. For tanker discharge/loading situations the pump shall be sized to provide
25% of the isokinetic flow velocity into the sample probe entry at the
maximum expected main pipe/pipeline flow rate.
a7. For pipes/pipelines with near constant flow rates the pump shall be sized to
provide approximately isokinetic flow rate at the sample probe entry.
Reference is made to BP RP 30-2 and BP GS 130-1 for external loop pump.
b. Automatic Sampler
The automatic sample shall be of the external loop flow cell type and shall
be capable of flow proportional operation over the full range of pipeline
flowrates. Refer Sections 6.8 and 8.5.3 of BP GS 130-1 and BP RP 30-2
respectively for the reasons given for preference of external loop flow cell
type over other types.
Following are the requirements for the external loop flow cell type
automatic sampler :
b1. The repeatability of the sample grab volume over the full range of process
conditions, especially viscosity and line pressure, shall be within +2% to -
2%.
b2. The sampler shall be capable of providing an integrated sample which is
representative of a 1% water in oil mixture passed through it to within
+0.05% to –0.05% water in oil.
b3. The sampler shall be of the bottom exit type.
b4. The sampler shall be actuated pneumatically via a locally mounted electrical
solenoid valve which is itself operated by signals generated by the sample
controller.
Refer to Appendix-E for schematic of Automatic Sampling system where an
external loop flow cell type automatic sampler is depicted.
c. External Loop Strainer
The external loop type strainer shall be an in-line coaxial type with mesh
size as specified in the specification/data sheet of the automatic sampling
system. It shall be located to allow easy access for removal/cleaning.
d. External Loop Flow Indicator
The external loop flow indicator shall be of the metal tube variable area type
with magnetic follower, rated for the maximum external loop line pressure.
It shall be capable of indicating external loop flow rate to within +10% to –
10% over the full range of loop process conditions.
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e. External Loop Flow Control Valve
Flow control in the loop will be by a manually adjustable flow regulator.
Alternatively a rising plug or needle valve may be considered for flow
control.
f. Strainer Differential Pressure Measurement
Measurement shall be by means of a local differential pressure gauge
capable of withstanding 1.5 times full line pressure. Alternatively a
differential pressure switch with remote alarm facility may be used for
evaluating strainer blockage.
g. Sample Receivers
A sample receiver is required to hold and maintain the composition of the
sample in liquid form. This includes both stationary and portable receivers,
either of which may be variable or fixed volume design. If the loss of vapor
will significantly affect the analysis of the sample, a variable volume type
receiver should be considered. Material of construction should be
compatible with the petroleum or petroleum product sampled. Refer Section
15 of API MPMS 8.2 for general details of sample receivers.
Following design criteria shall be considered for sample receivers :
g1. Receivers for General Stabilized Crude Oil Service.
g1.1. They shall be of adequate capacity to contain the specified quantity of
sample, with 10% additional ullage.
g1.2 The receiver shall be capable of withstanding 1.5 times the required sample
pressure.
g1.3 The internal surface shall be free from crevices (dead spots) which can
entrap separated water.
g1.4 They shall be of, or be coated with an inert material which prevents clingage
of the sample and which is non-reactive with the crude oil constituents.
g1.5 Sample entry shall be through the top of the receiver. The entry pipe shall be
provided with quick-fit self seal connections for the flexible coupling from
the sampling device.
g1.6 The receiver top shall be provided with a relief valve to maintain sample
pressure and to minimize the loss of volatile components. The relief valve
shall be set at or below the design pressure of the receiver.
g1.7 The receiver top shall have a capped entry hole of sufficient diameter such
that, on removal of the cap, a high shear mixing head may be inserted
through the aperture to homogenize the receiver contents.
g1.8 The receivers shall be provided with carrying handles and provision for
attaching a sample identification tag.
Reference is made to BP GS 130-1 for the above design criteria.
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g2. Receivers for High Vapor Pressure Crude Oils/Condensates (Unstabilized
Liquid)
g2.1 They shall be of cylindrical construction and rated to operate at 1.5 times the
maximum specified pipeline pressure.
g2.2 The sample containing volume within the cylinders shall be adequate to
contain double the specified volume, plus at least 10% ullage.
g2.3 Internal piston(s) shall be fitted to the sample receivers to maintain the
sample above its vapor pressure when the back space behind the piston is
charged with an appropriate inert gas. Fittings shall be provided to allow
connection to an inert gas cylinder or other suitable back pressure source for
on-site charging. Pressure indication shall be provided to ensure that the
piston is charged.
g2.4 The receivers with internal pistons shall be designed to prevent leakage of
inert gas from the piston chamber into the sample and conversely prevent
any migration of volatile sample liquid component back into the inert gas.
g2.5. The receiver shall have facility for internal mixing by forcing the sample
contents through an appropriate sized orifice.
g2.6 Either of double piston chamber receiver or single chamber piston receiver
may be used. An indicator shall be provided showing the volume of the
sample contents.
g2.7 Both types of receivers shall have a means of ensuring that the internal
pressure remains constant within +10% to –10% of the charging pressure.
Reference is made to BP GS 130-1 and BP RP 30-2 for further details on the
subject item.
4.2.6 Design Data for Automatic Sampling
The following data needs to be provided for design of an automatic sampling

system. Refer Section 4 of BP GS 130-1.
a. Environmental Data
The automatic sampling equipment and sample controller shall operate
under environmental conditions specified by ADMA-OPCO. Reference is
made to Section 3.1 of SP-1060 for meteorological data for the ADMA-
OPCO installations.
b. Process Data
ADMA-OPCO will specify the process conditions of the hydrocarbon liquid
to be sampled. These may include :
b1. Fluid
b2. Main Pipe/Pipeline Size
b3. Main Pipe/Pipeline Schedule
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b4. Main Pipe/Pipeline Velocity
(Note : In lieu of velocity, the maximum, normal and minimum flow rates
can be specified).
b5. Fluid Viscosity
b6. Fluid Density
b7. Operating Temperature
b8. Design Temperature
b9. Operating Pressure
b10. Design Pressure
b11. Fluid Vapor Pressure
b12. Other (e.g. anticipated water content, wax deposition temperature, high
sediment content, corrosive constituents, H2S, chemicals, scale inhibitors,
typical composition analysis).
c. Utility Supplies
ADMA-OPCO will specify the operating and design conditions of utilities
at the battery limit of the Automatic Sampling system. These utilities could
include :
c1. Electrical Power
c2. Instrument Air
c3. Cooling Water
Automatic sampling package Vendor will specify if utilities other than the
ones mentioned above are required.
4.2.7 Performance Criteria for Automatic Sampling
Reference is made to Section 7.1.4 of NORSOK Standard I-105.
a. Capacity
Sample Receiver size should be such as to allow for 10,000 grabs per sample
period within 80% of filling range. Grab size shall be minimum 1 ml. For
batch loading number of grabs per sample may be limited by maximum
sampling.
b. Uncertainty
For water content above 0.5%, special attention (e.g. independent design
review, extended documentation and testing, additional design margins) shall
be made to ensure compliance with the uncertainty limits and proper
performance of the measurement system.
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5. HYDROCARBON (HC) GAS SAMPLING SYSTEMS
Reference is made to API MPMS 14.1 for overall description of HC Gas Sampling
Systems.
5.1 Importance of Hydrocarbon Dew Point in Gas Sampling
The hydrocarbon dew point is defined as a temperature at given pressure, at which

hydrocarbon vapor condensation begins. Representative HC gas samples can be
obtained when the entire sampling system is maintained above the hydrocarbon
dew point temperature.
However, if the temperature is near or below the HC dew point temperature for
the sampling system or any of its components in contact with the HC gas sampled,
the analysis will not provide repeatable or accurate results.
For further details refer Section 5 of API MPMS 14.1.
5.2 General Considerations for the Design of a HC Gas Sampling System
Reference is made to Section 6 of API MPMS 14.1.
The main consideration in the design of a HC gas sampling system is to be deliver

a representative sample of the gas from the sample source to an analytical device.
The following are required to be addressed when designing a HC gas sampling

system :
a. Expected HC gas quality

b. Phase change characteristics
c. Type of sample / analysis
d. Material to be used for sample delivery
e. Ambient condition extremes
f. Cleanliness
g. Availability of power
h. Flow rate
i. Transport time
j. Presence of inert compounds such as CO2 and/or N2.
Refer API MPMS 14.1 for further details on the following :
a. The components of Typical Sampling Systems (Section 6.1)
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b. Flow Characteristics (Section 6.2)
c. Cause of Gas Sample Distortion (Section 6.3)
d. Revaporization (Section 6.4)
e. Cleanliness (Section 6.5)
5.2.1 Special Requirement of Heating in HC Gas Sampling Systems
To avoid condensation, due to any process component of the sampling system

falling below the hydrocarbon dew point of the gas being sampled, suitable
measures need to be taken. One of the methods to accomplish this is by heating
the sampling system. This could include heating sample probes, heat tracing the
sampling loop lines, pressure regulators and sample cylinders.
Due to the uncertainty in measuring or calculating the hydrocarbon dew point, it is

recommended that the gas being sampled be maintained at least 17°C (30°F)
above the expected hydrocarbon dew point throughout the sampling system. If
ambient temperatures are above the hydrocarbon dew point, heating may not be
required. When the sampling process involves a pressure reduction, provide
sufficient heat at or prior to, the point of pressure reduction to offset the Joule-
Thomson effect (approximately 3.9°C (7°F) per 690 kPa (100 psi) of pressure
reduction).
Further reference is made to Section 6.6 of API MPMS 14.1.
5.3 Sample Probes
Sample probes are designed for directing a representative portion of the HC gas
sample source in the pipe/pipeline to the sampling system. The probe extends into
the pipe/pipeline to ensure a representative sample that is free of unwanted
contaminants that may have collected on the interior pipewall. Sample probes
could be of fixed or insertable/retractable design. The design should be such that
the sample flow is not restricted by the probe and the associated valving. The
design must also consider the possibility of resonant vibration being induced in
the probe by high flowing velocities in the pipeline. For HC gas lines with streams
free of entrained liquids and at flowing conditions well above their dew point, the
probe design may have a lot of flexibility. However, HC gas lines that are
operating at or near the gas stream’s dew point may require special probes
designed to overcome the problem of condensation in the gas.
The following topics under the heading of “Sample Probes” are covered in API
MPMS 14.1.
a. Types (Section 7.3)

b. Probe Installation (Section 7.4)
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5.4 Sample Loops/Lines
The sample loop is the part of the sampling system that delivers the gas from the
sample probe to the sample container (receiver) and then to a lower pressure
point. Sample loops should be designed to deliver a representative sample of the
sample source gas that is flowing in the pipe/pipeline. It is preferred that the
sample line be sloped upward from the sample probe to the sample extracting
point. This will minimize the accumulation of liquid in the loop.
In order to obtain a representative sample, the loop must be designed to ensure

that the volume of gas in the sample loop is replaced between samples. This
requires the sample loop flow rate to be high and the volume of the loop to be
small. Avoid excessively high flow rates which may cause liquid particles present
in the pipeline to be drawn into the sample probe.
The following topics under the heading of “Sample Loops/Lines” are covered in
detail in API MPMS 14.1 :
a. Pressure Drop in a Sample Loop (Section 8.2)

b. Tubing Materials (Section 8.3)
c. Pressure Regulators (Section 8.4)
d. Pumps (Section 8.5)
e. Filters (Section 8.6)
f. Separators (Section 8.7)
5.5 Sample Containers
A sample container stores a gas sample that requires a particular analysis. The
container should be designed to prevent any alteration of the gas composition and
ensure proper collection of the gas sample. The materials, valves, seals and other
components of the sample container must be specified with this major
consideration in mind.
The sample containers should be labeled with an identification number, design

pressure and design temperature. If required, the date of the last physical
inspection must either be included on the container label or be filed in readily
accessible records.
The following topic under the heading of “Sample Containers” is covered in detail
in API MPMS 14.1 :
a. Type of Sample Containers (Section 9.2)
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5.6 Materials for Sweet and Sour Gas Service
The types of materials used in a sample system will depend on the gas being
sampled. Generally, it is recommended that 304 or 316 Stainless Steel be used for
all surfaces in contact with the sampled gas. Valve seats, O-rings and piston seals
should be made of elastomers appropriate for the intended service.
It is recommended that sample containers used in sour and/or corrosive gas

service should be specially lined or coated (e.g. epoxy). Occasionally, sample
containers may be glass or ceramic-lined, however, such containers may be
absorptive or adsorptive under certain conditions. Other coating materials and/or
passivation may be acceptable. Very reactive components, such as H2S rich HC
gas, should be analyzed on-site when practical since even coated containers may
not eliminate all absorption or reaction of the contaminants.
Avoid using soft metals such as brass, copper and aluminium (except hard
anodized) for sample systems, because of excessive corrosion rates. Corrosion
rates and the possibility of sulfide stress corrosion cracking for each sampling
system must be considered and the service life of the equipment reduced to
account for corrosion. NACE standards or other appropriate standards for
materials should be applied to the containers and sampling systems.
The following topics under the heading of “Materials for Sweet and Sour Gas
Service” are covered in detail in API MPMS 14.1 :
a. Carbon Steel (Section 10.2)

b. Dissimilar Materials (Section 10.3)
5.7 Other Apparatus
For details refer the following in API MPMS 14.1 :
a. Timers (Section 11.1)

b. Flow Computers (Section 11.2)
c. Power Supplies (Section 11.3)
d. Pressure Gauges (Section 11.4)
5.8 Manual Sampling
Refer Appendix–F for Typical Schematic of Manual Gas Sampling Arrangement.
5.8.1 Applications
In general, in any oil and gas installation the following gases are sampled
manually as applicable :
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a. Associated Gas from oil/gas separation equipment.
b. Sweetened and/or treated gas from units such as Gas Dehydration Units,
Amine Treatment Units, etc.
c. Flared/Vented gas to flare/vent for compliance to local or company specific
Health, Safety and Environment Standards.
d. Injection Gas to Wellheads.
5.9 Automatic Sampling
Refer Appendix–G for Typical Schematic of Auto Gas Sampling Arrangement.
5.9.1 Composite Samplers
Composite samples are automatically taken over an extended period of time with
the sampling rate proportional to flow rate or time. There are several composite
samplers commercially available. For streams with variable flow rate and
composition, a flow proportional sampler is recommended.
The following topics under the heading of “Composite Samplers” are covered in
detail in API MPMS 14.1 :
a. Regulator Samplers (Section 13.1.2)

b. Displacement Samplers (Section 13.1.3)
c. System Considerations (Section 13.1.4)
6. OTHER SAMPLING SYSTEMS
6.1 Steam, Make-up Water, Boiler Feed Water (BFW) and Condensate Sampling
Steam sampling, both saturated and superheated shall be in accordance with

ASTM D 1066. Reference is also made to Section 2.4 of BP GS 156-3 for steam,
boiler water and feed water sampling.
6.1.1 Sampling of Saturated Steam
Reference is made to Section 6.1 of ASTM D 1066. The basic requirement for
saturated steam is isokinetic sampling. Isokinetic sampling requires that the
velocity of the fluid entering sample nozzle port(s) is the same as the velocity of
the stream being sampled at the location of the sample nozzle. Non-isokinetic
sampling makes the sampling un-representative.
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6.1.2 Sampling of Superheated Steam
Reference is made to Section 6.2 of ASTM D 1066. Superheated steam samples

shall be cooled or desuperheated in the sample nozzle or immediately after
extraction to ensure a representative sample.
6.1.3 Sampling Nozzles for Steam
Reference is made to Section 7.1.3 of ASTM D 1066. These shall be in

accordance to the above mentioned standard or as recommended by the boiler
manufacturer.
6.1.4 Steam Sampling Piping/Tubing
Reference is made to Section 7.2 of ASTM D 1066 for guidelines on steam

sampling piping/tubing. Sample lines should be designed so that the sample
remains representative of the source. These shall be as short as feasible and of the
smallest practicable diameter to facilitate flushing, minimize conditioning
requirements, reduce lag time and changes in sample composition, and provide
adequate velocity and turbulence.
The boiler vendor shall provide dedicated stainless steel sample lines for
superheated steam, saturated steam, boiler water and feed water. The sample
connections shall be taken from the top of pipework (to avoid ingress of debris
into the sample line) via adequately supported double isolation valves. Reference
is made to Section 2.4.4 of BP GS 156-3.
6.1.5 Sample Cooler or Condenser
It shall be in accordance with Section 7.3 of ASTM D 1066. Sample cooler or

condenser used for steam sample condensation should be capable of reducing the
incoming sample temperature within 5.6°C (10°F) of the cooling water inlet
temperature at sample flows that are sufficient to provide a representative sample.
6.1.6 Make-up Water
Reference is made to Section 6.2 of ISO 5667-7. Samples are required at the
outlet of the de-ionization unit. The monitoring may include the electrical
conductivity and the soluble silica content of the deionized water.
6.1.7 Boiler Feed Water (BFW)
Reference is made to Section 6.3 of ISO 5667-7. Sampling locations may include
the de-aerator inlet, de-aerator outlet and the boiler inlet. Sampling for soluble and
possibly particulate matter will be required.
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6.1.8 Condensate
Reference is made to Section 6.6 of ISO 5667-7. Sampling points should be

located on the main condensate return line and in the return line from each unit.
6.2 Hot Oil Sampling
Fluid samples should be taken from a ‘live’ part of the system, preferably from the
heat user or near the suction side of the circulating pump. Follow the
recommendations of the hot oil supplier for sampling temperature of the hot oil. A
sample cooler may be required to cool the sample if recommended by the hot oil
supplier. Flush the sample line thoroughly.
Sampling is not recommended from the expansion or drain tank.
6.3 Glycol Sampling
Rich and lean glycol sampling shall be done from the Glycol Dehydration Unit.
Following are the sub-systems/equipment from where glycol sampling is normally
practiced in the industry on a routine basis.
a. Rich glycol leaving the glycol contactor.

b. Lean glycol entering the glycol contactor
c. Lean glycol leaving the reboiler.
Additional samples may be taken on a need basis from sample points located at
other equipments/piping.
All liquid samples from the Glycol Unit shall be sampled manually using the
criteria provided in Section 4.1 for manual sampling of liquids.
6.4 Amine Sampling
Rich and lean amine sampling shall be done from the Amine Sweetening Unit.
Following are the sub-systems/equipment from where amine sampling is normally
practiced in the industry on a regular basis.
a. Rich amine solution leaving the amine absorber.

b. Lean amine solution entering the amine absorber
c. Lean amine solution leaving the amine absorber.
Additional samples may be taken on a need basis from sample points located at
other equipments/piping.
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All liquid samples from the Amine Sweetening Unit shall be sampled manually
using the criteria provided in Section 4.1 for manual sampling of liquids.
6.5 Injection Water Sampling
In any oil and gas production installation water injection is employed as a

secondary recovery technique to improve the production potential of an oil
reservoir.
For ADMA-OPCO, typically seawater is used as a source for injection water.

However, this water has to meet certain specifications prior to usage for injection.
To achieve these specifications the seawater is subjected to a series of treatment
processes. Sampling and analysis of the seawater during the various treatment
stages is necessary to ensure that the final treated water meets the stipulated
specifications.
Some of the specifications that need to be met before final injection of water are
as given below :
a. Total suspended solids less than 0.02 mg/litre.

b. Water turbidity less than 0.2 Formazine Turbidity Units (FTU)
c. Miilipore test greater than 6 litres/30 minutes
d. Filtered water Coulter Count (CC) less than 70 particles of 2-10 micron size
in 0.05 ml of water sample.
e. Water deaerated to any oxygen content of less than 50 ppb, with provision for
further reduction to nil.
f. Sulphate Reducing Bacteria (SRB) less than 10 colonies per ml at wellehead.
The water treatment process requires controlled addition of conditioning

chemicals. Commonly added chemicals may be chlorine, flocculating agents,
biocides, scale inhibitors, oxygen scavenging agents, etc.
Sampling is required to be done at each stage of the chemical treatment to ensure

the effectiveness of the chemical treatment. Based on sampling and subsequent
analysis, dosage quantities of the chemicals may require to be adjusted to obtain
the desired end result.
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APPENDIX-A1: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY ON DAS ISLAND
Non-associated Gas
GSU Sweet Effluent Water API
Fluids Sampled Crude Associated Gas
Gas for Disposal Discharge
(HP 780# & Zirku HP)
Location of Incoming MOLs Scrubbers in Various Plants Various Locations Sweet Gas Effluent Water API Outfall
Sample Points KO Drum Pump Discharge
Product Rundown Lines from Plants Line
COS Tanks
Purpose Corr. Inhibitor residuals in incoming MOLs Composition Composition Composition Contaminants Contaminants
content as per
Product quality – sp. gr., RVP, BS&W, salt, H2S ADNOC
guidelines
Shipping documentation
Tank samples for stock control & measurement of daily/

monthly production
Automatic/ Automatic Jiskoot Sampler in shipping parcels and for BQ & Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual Total ABK product (third party custody transfer applications
Frequency Product Samples on daily basis On demand (mostly six months) Normally every six Weekly Fortnightly Weekly
month
Other samples on Demand
Shipping samples with every parcel loaded
Tank samples as preparation for loading
Special sampling Yes, for shipping only no special requirements no special requirements no special no special no special
requirements requirements requirements requirements
Otherwise no special requirements
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APPENDIX-A2: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT GAS CLUSTER PLATFORMS AT USSC
Platform TAP
Fluid sampled ABK gas Wet gas TA dry gas Liquid Lean TEG Lean TEG Rich TEG
Location of sample points 30" incoming Riser Feed Scrubber outlet Absorber Outlet 30 ABK pig Receiver Inlet to Absorber Suction of Absorber outlet & D/S
circulation Pumps filters
Purpose of sampling To analyse gas composition To analyse gas To analyse gas To measure debris and To measure composition To measure PH To measure composition
composition composition water content & TSS
Automatic/ Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Frequency When pigging As per requirement Once per shift As per requirement
Special sampling requirements specified bottle with suitable specified bottle with specified bottle with
fittings suitable fittings suitable fittings
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APPENDIX-A2: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT GAS CLUSTER PLATFORMS AT USSC (CONT’D)
Platform NGTP
Fluid sampled Wet Gas Separated wet Produced Liquid Wet gas Dry Gas Lean TEG Lean TEG Rich TEG Reboiler Exhaust Condensate
gas condensate gas
Location of US- Inlet separators Inlet Separator & US-216/218 pig Gas Scrubber Absorber outlet Suction of Discharge of Absorber Reboiler stack Flash drum
sample points 216/217/218 gas outlet Slug catchers receiver outlet each Train each Train + 30 Circulation circulation pump outlet + cond. Outlet
incoming condensate inch NGTP Pump of each + Glycol transfer Flash drum
Risers outlet common dry gas train pump outlet
hdr+ 30 inch GTP
header
Purpose of To analyse gas To analyse gas To analyse To measure debris To analyse gas To analyse dry gas To measure To analyse to analyse To analyse to analyse
sampling composition composition condensate and water content composition and compositon and PH composition and composition emission composition for
composition saturated water water content water content composition Glycol presence
content
Automatic/ Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual
Frequency As per As per As per When pigging As per As per requirement Once per shift as per as per As per as per
requirement requirement requirement almost every 3 requirement requirement requirement requirement requirement
month
Special sampling specified bottle specified bottle specified bottle specified bottle specified bottle Special sample
requirements with suitable with suitable with suitable with suitable with suitable collection with
fittings fittings fittings fittings fittings suitable fittings
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APPENDIX-A2: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT GAS CLUSTER PLATFORMS AT USSC (CONT’D)
Platform GTP
Fluid sampled Rich TEG Lean TEG W.G Liquid Waste Gas Wet gas Reboilers exhaust Liquid Dry gas
gas
Location of sample points Absorber outlet Surge drum outlet W.G.Knock out Ejector suction Slug Catcher outlet Reboiler stack US-120/US- 18" GGII line
drum 217/GGII pig
receiver
Purpose of sampling to analyse To measure PH to analyse liquid To analyse gas To analyse gas To analyse emission To measure debris To analyse dry gas
composition and composition composition composition composition and water content composition of ABK
water content or GGII gas
Automatic/ Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Frequency as per requirement Once per shift as per requirement As per requirement As per requirement As per requirement When pigging As per requirement
almost every 3
month
Special sampling requirements Special sample Special sample Special sample

collection with collection with collection with
suitable fittings suitable fittings suitable fittings
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APPENDIX-A3: USSC – WIP SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY
Fluid Raw Sea Water Filtered Water De-oxygenated Water PGB GTs turbine Lube oil
Sampled exhaust gas /transformer oil
Location Water Winning pump Common outlet of Sand Filters Individual Sand Booster Pump Discharge line (Downstream Downstream injection Turbine exhaust Lube oil /
of Sample discharge Filters outlet Vacuum Tower) pump stack transformer oil
Points reservoir or
tank/
Purpose Chlorine Coulter Turbidity Residual Coulter Turbidity Millipore TSS Coulter Residual Dissolved Residual Residual Corrosion Dissolved GAB & SRB Emission analysis Regular oil
Content Counts Chlorine Counts Counts Chlorine Oxygen Chlorine Sulphite Rate Oxygen tests analysis to check
Content content for any
contamination
Automatic Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Automatic Manual manual Manual Manual Automatic Manual Manual Manual manual Manual Manual Manual
/ Manual
Frequency Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Continuous monthly monthly Daily Daily Continuous Daily Daily Daily daily Weekly As per requirement As per
requirement
Special By Corrator Special sampling sampling bottles

Sampling thorough On
Required Line Probe
Remarks:
a) Water Samples from Wellhead Towers taken as per Field Production Program and tested in WIP for GAB / SRB, Coulter Counts, Iron Content and
H2S.
b) Scales from Electrochlorinator system sent to AUH for analysis, if formed.
c) Effluent Sample from Sewage Treatment Plant at USEAP & USAAP sent to ADNOC for BOD, COD, PH analysis every month.
d) Fresh water sample from USAAP/USEAP storage tanks analysed for Chlorine, PH Total iron, Turbity & TDS every six month.
e) Jet Fuel sample from down stream of ATK Filter at USEAP analysed for BS&W & TSS.
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APPENDIX-A4: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT ZWSC
RP RP csp NRP NRP GG II GG II GG II GG II GG II
Fluid sampled zadco gas crude oil scrubber outlet crude oil crude oil Glycol pH Glycol C.W. Chlorine Gas Dew point Associated gas to
gas Concentration GGII
Location of slug catcher zc 24" old pig PCV 134 d/s zc new 24" pig 30" pig launcher Glycol surge drum Glycol surge drum C.W. Pump GG II Gas compr M 101
sample points inlet receiver inlet receiver suction discharge
Purpose of to analyse gas to measure debris to analyse gas to measure debris to measure debris check pH for To maintain To avoid SRB & To check water To analyse
sampling composition and water content composition and water content and water content process process algae growth content in gas composition
requirement requirement
Automatic/ Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual
Frequency while doing while doing while doing Once in shift Once in shift Once in shift Once in shift As per
pigging, almost pigging, almost pigging, almost requirement
once in a month once in a month once in a month
Special specified No specified bottle No No No No No No Sample bottle with

sampling bottle with with suitable fittings
requirements suitable fittings
fittings
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APPENDIX-A4: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT ZWSC (CONT’D)
GG II GG II GIP GIP GIP GIP GIP GG2 GIP GG2/GIP/CSP
Fluid sampled GG II discharge Condensate ABK IMPORT 10" / 6" Line Inj. ZK 322 Inj. Gas C-501 Process. C-502 Process. R101A/B/C, C501/502/503 Lube oil /
gas GAS Gas Gas Gas G130A/B hydraulic oil
samples
Location of Gas compressor Pump discharge CGI Slug Catcher C 501 / 502 14" Injection LP Discharge LP Discharge Turbine exhaust Turbine exhaust lube oil /
sample points discharge Comp. Disch. Hdr Line gas gas hydraulic oil
reservoir
Purpose of To analyse To analyse to analyse gas to analyse gas to analyse gas to analyse gas to analyse gas Emission Emission Regular oil
sampling composition composition composition composition composition composition composition composition composition analysis to find
out any
contamination
Automatic/ Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual
Frequency As per as per requirement as per requirement as per requirement as per requirement as per requirement as per requirement As per As per As per
requirement requirement requirement requirement
Special Sample bottle Sample bottle specified bottle specified bottle specified bottle specified bottle specified bottle Special sample Special sample Sample bottles
sampling with fittings with fittings with suitable with suitable with suitable with suitable with suitable collection with collection with
requirements fittings fittings fittings fittings fittings suitable fittings suitable fittings
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APPENDIX-A5: WIP SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY
PGB GTs turbine Lube oil

Fluid Sampled Raw Sea Water Filtered Water De-oxygenated Water
exhaust gas /transformer oil
Lube oil /
Location of
Upstream Sand Filters Downstream Sand Filters Booster Pump Discharge line (Downstream Vacuum Tower) transformer oil
Sample Points
Turbine exhaust stack reservoir or tank/
Regular oil
Residual
Chlorine Coulter Residual Corrosion GAB & SRB analysis to check
Purpose Chlorine Coulter Counts Turbidity Oxygen Content Emission analysis
Content Counts Sulphite Rate tests for any
Content
contamination
Automatic/
Manual Manual Manual Manual Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual
Frequency Daily Daily Daily Daily Continuous Continuous On Demand Daily Daily Weekly As per requirement As per requirement
Using Chemits
Special Individual Filter Individal Filter By Corrator
in case of On
Sampling for for thorough On Special sampling sampling bottles
Line Analyser
Required Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Line Probe
failed
Remarks:
a) Water Samples from Wellhead Towers taken as per Field Production Program and tested in WIP for GAB / SRB, Coulter Counts & Iron Content.
b) Scales from Electrochlorinator system sent to AUH for analysis, if formed.
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APPENDIX-A6: SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS AT ZCSC
Flue gases of
Fluid sampled Raw sea water Treated water Injection water Crude oil Fuel gas for GT's Sewage Fresh water Lube oils Hydraulic oils.
GT's
Bottom drains of F.W tank and Inj. p/ps &GT'S

Location of
Out let of wwp/ps D/S of Sand filters D/S of Booster p/ps sep.s and ring GT's fuel gas skids PT exhaust stack Outlet of STP OAP storage and other GT's
sample points
main tank rotating eqpt
Coulter count, Total Iron, oxygen & To determine viscosity &

Coulter count, viscosity &
chlorine Bacterial To determine Gas COX, NOX & Chlorine & Ph, specific gravity.
Purpose of chlorine To determine To determine specific gravity
measurement in measurement in composition and SOX gases in total Iron Lead and water
sampling measurement in BS&W BOD, COD, Ph & moisture
feed sea water from treated feed water to dew point emissions to turbidity, TDS, content also in
feed sea water content
sand filters inj. p/ps atmosphere the case of GT's
Online oxygen Online oxygen

monitoring system monitoring system is
Automatic/
Manual is available. Manual available. Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual
sampling for sampling for
chlorine Bacterial counts
Bacteria and total

as and when as and when as and when
Frequency 4 times in 24hrs 4 times in 24hrs Iron done once in a Monthly six monthly once in 2 years once in 2 years
required. required. required.
week.
Sampler bottles to Probes to be

Special
No special No special No special No special be suitable for the adaptable to the No special No special No special No special
sampling
requirements requirements requirements requirements specific pressure sampling requirements requirements requirements requirements
requirements
requirement. connections
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APPENDIX-B: SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR VOLATILE / HAZARDOUS / TOXIC
LIQUIDS
CYLINDER SIZE VS. APPROX. REMOVAL SPACE
Cylinder size Approx.

(cc) space (in.)
300 15-1/4
500 20-1/4
1000 16-3/4
FOR NOTES REFER LAST PAGE OF APPENDIX-B
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APPENDIX-B (CONT’D): SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR VOLATILE/HAZARDOUS/TOXIC
LIQUIDS
CYLINDER SIZE VS. APPROX. REMOVAL SPACE
Cylinder size Approx.

(cc) space (in.)
300 15-1/4
500 20-1/4
1000 16-3/4
FOR NOTES REFER LAST PAGE OF APPENDIX-B
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APPENDIX-B (CONT’D): SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR VOLATILE/HAZARDOUS/TOXIC
LIQUIDS
Notes:
1) Any conveniently located source of differential pressure (e.g. heat exchanger,
pump, control valve etc.) with the exception of flow orifice plates.
2) Threaded female quick-connect connections to mate with male connections of
sample cylinder. Connections shall not put torque on tubing or piping.
3) PI shall be located and positioned for reading by the person collecting sample.
4) Brace block valves in two planes.
5) Return to process, or drain to a designated closed system, as specified.
6) If purge is returned to the process, line and sight glass must be suitable for the line
service classification of the upstream process equipment to which they are
connected.
7) Install tubing from globe valve to sample cylinder compatible with the system
design pressure.
8) Sample cylinder should have outage dipleg to allow for thermal expansion.
9) Orientation of takeoff connection will be specified as per 4.1.3-b.6 Connections,
with the exception of “ram-type” piston valves shall not be installed on the bottom
of pipes, vessels or tanks.
ACCEPTABLE METRIC EQUIVALENTS
Inches mm
¼ NPS 6
¾ NPS 20
9-1/2 240
15-1/4 385
24 600
42 1050
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APPENDIX-C: SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR NON-VOLATILE / NON-TOXIC LIQUIDS
SAMPLING FACILITES FOR LIQUIDS-TYPE II
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APPENDIX-C : SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR NON-VOLATILE/NON-TOXIC
LIQUIDS (CONT’D)
Notes:
1) Any conveniently located source of differential pressure (e.g. heat exchanger,
pump, control valve, etc.) with the exception of flow orifice plates.
2) Minimum required clearance to permit placement and removal of sample
containers without spilling contents, see table below for typical sample bottle sizes
and height.
3) PI shall be located and positioned for reading by the person collecting sample.
4) Brace block valves in two planes.
5) Return loop required if distance from takeoff to sample discharge into sample
cylinder is 24” or less.
6) Open drain system depends on hazardous or non-hazardous area (Refer SP-1145).
7) Orientation of takeoff connection will be specified as per 4.1.3-b.6 Connections,
with the exception of “ram-type” piston valves shall not be installed on the bottom
of pipes, vessels or tanks.
ACCEPTABLE METRIC EQUIVALENTS
inches mm
¼ NPS 6
¾ NPS 20
24 600
48 1200
SAMPLE BOTTLE SIZE VS. HEIGHT
Sample bottle size 1 qt.

Bottle Height, in./mm 8.25/210
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APPENDIX-D: SAMPLE TAP DETAILS FOR LIQUID SERVICE
1) Flange type, pipe fittings, valves, class rating, branch connection details
instrument connection, welding details, heat treatment and bracing requirements
shall comply with the local process line and small bore piping specifications.
2) All probe materials to be 304 or 316 stainless steel unless the process fluid
requires other special materials.
3) Isolation valve shall be full port bore or gate type to allow rodding out of probe.
4) For process system piping less than 2” NPS a Tee shall be installed in a vertical
piping run for sampling purposes. If no vertical run is available the Tee shall be
oriented so that the sample is drawn from the top of the pipe. A reducer shall be
used to connect the 1” NPS circulating loop pipe to the process pipe at the Tee.
5) Sample taps shall not be located on low points of piping runs.
6) If the pipe will operate partly filled, locate the sample tap approximately at the
centre of the stream.
Pipe Size vs. Insertion Depth
Pipe size Insertion Depth ‘X’
< 20” Midpoint of pipe –1/2”
> 20” 10”
Acceptable Metric Equivalents.

inches mm
10 250
20 500
¾ NPS 20
2 NPS 50
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APPENDIX-E: : TYPICAL AUTOMATIC HYDROCARBON LIQUID SAMPLING SYSTEM
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APPENDIX-F: TYPICAL SCHEMATIC FOR MANUAL GAS SAMPLING
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APPENDIX-G: TYPICAL SCHEMATIC FOR AUTOMATIC GAS SAMPLING
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APPENDIX-H: ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Description
ADMA-OPCO Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company
BFW Boiler Feed Water
BS&W Basic Sediment and Water Content
GIS/ETP’s BP Guidelines on Industry Standards/Engineering Technical Practices
GP Guidance Practice
GSU Gas Sweetening Unit
HC Hydrocarbon
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
ppb Parts per billion
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RF Raised Face
RP Recommended Practice
RVP Reid Vapor Pressure
SED Standard Engineering Document
SOR Statement of Requirement
H 2S Hydrogen Sulfide
QA Quality Assurance
QAS Quality Assurance System
QC Quality Control
QMS Quality Management System
RPSES BP Recommended Practices & Specifications for Engineering
TPA Third Party Agency
USSC Umm Shaif Super Complex
ZCSC Zakum Central Super Complex
ZWSC Zakum West Super Complex
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APPENDIX-I: DEFINITIONS
Term Definition
Automatic A system that consists of stream conditioning, an automatic sampler and

Sampling System sample mixing and handling.
Contractor The Contractor referred in this document is the Engineering Procurement

and Construction (EPC) Contractor or the Installation Contractor who shall
be responsible for carrying out all works in accordance with this
Specification and other requirements as per Contract.
External Loop A pumped flow loop taking suction from and returning to the main oil line.
External Loop An automatic sampler located within the external loop (sometimes referred
Sampler to as a flow cell sampler).
Grab The volume of sample extracted from a pipeline by a single actuation of a

sample extractor.
Homogeneity The degree of mixing of the non-mixable pipeline liquids. For crude oil and
water the mixture is accepted as homogenous if the ratio of the water
concentration between the top and bottom of a horizontal pipeline is better
than 0.9 over the specified range of main pipeline flow rates and water
contents. For a vertical pipeline, the ratio is measured across a diameter
inline with the last bend.
Inline Sampler An automatic sampler located within the main oil line.
Isokinetic Sampling in such a manner that the linear velocity of the liquid through the
Sampling opening of the sampling probe is equal to the linear velocity of the liquid in
the pipeline at the sampling location and is in the same direction as the bulk
of the liquid in the pipeline approaching the sampling probe.
Jet Mixing A technique using an external energy source to create homogenous line
conditions where a centrifugal pump takes suction from the mainline and
discharges back into the mainline through jets specially designed and
aligned to disperse and distribute the water.
Manufacturer The named Manufacturer in the ADMA-OPCO Purchase Order. The term
“Manufacturer” as used in this Specification includes all Manufacturers and
sub-suppliers of equipment covered by this Specification.
Power Mixing A method to condition the fluid to be sampled which utilizes motor driven
shear mixers (similar to tank mixers) for mixing.
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Quality Assurance All those planned and systematic actions (QA) necessary to ensure quality
i.e. to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will be fit for
its intended purpose.
Quality Manual A Document setting out the general quality policies, procedures and
practices of an organization.
Quality Plan A document prepared by the Contractor/Vendor setting out the specific
quality practices, resources and activities relevant to a particular project.
Quality The structure organization, responsibilities, activities, resources and events

Management that together provide organized procedures and methods of implementation
System to ensure the capability of the organization to meet quality requirements.
Representative A portion extracted from the total volume that contains the constituents in
Sample the same proportions that are present in that total volume.
Sampler The device that generates a signal to operate the sampler.

Controller
Sample Probe The portion of an automatic sampler that extends into the pipe and directs a
portion of the fluid to the sampler.
Stream The mixing of a flowing stream so that a representative sample may be

Conditioning extracted.
Static Mixing A method of stream conditioning which utilizes the kinetic energy of the
flowing liquid in the pipeline. A system of plates or baffles divides and
disperses the flowing stream to achieve homogenous pipe conditions.
Ullage The free space above the liquid in the sample container provided to allow
for possible expansion of the liquid.
Sulphide Stress It is a special corrosion type where susceptible alloys, especially steels
Corrosion react with hydrogen sulfide, forming metal sulfides and elementary atomic
Cracking hydrogen. Some percentage of the hydrogen atoms will diffuse into the
base metal and embrittle the crystalline structure. This can lead to stress
corrosion cracking.
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APPENDIX-J: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition of the reference Documents listed below shall to the
extent specified herein, represent part of this document.
Designation Title
ADMA-OPCO
CP-102 Third Party Inspection & Certification Requirements for New

Equipment and materials in Manufacture
STD-131 Standard for Centrifugal Pumps
SP-1060 Specification for Process Design Criteria
SP-1145 Specification for Drain Systems
SL-001 Status List for ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents
SP-1146 Specification for Vent & Depressurization Systems
SP-1009 Requirements for Contractors Quality Systems on Major Projects
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
B31.3 Process Piping
Pipeline Transmission Systems For Liquid Hydrocarbons And Other

B31.4
Liquids.
B31.8 Gas Transmission And Distribution Piping Systems
B16.5 Pipe Flanges & Fittings
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 8 – Sampling

API MPMS 8.1 Section 1 – Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum &
Petroleum Products

API MPMS 8.2 Section 2 – Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Liquid Petroleum
& Petroleum Products

API MPMS 8.3 Section 3 – Standard Practice for Mixing & Handling of Liquid Samples of
Petroleum & Petroleum Products
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APPENDIX-J: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS (CONT’D)
Designation Title
American Petroleum Institute (API)

Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 14 – Natural Gas
Fluids Measurement
API MPMS 14.1
Section 1 – Collection and Handling of Natural Gas Samples for Custody
Transfer
British Standards Institution (BSI)
BS EN 10204 Metallic Products – Types of Inspection Documents
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements.
ISO/TS 24817- Petroleum, Petrochemical & Natural Gas Industries – Composite Repairs For
2006 Pipework, Qualification And Design, Installation, Testing And Inspection
ISO 3170 Petroleum Liquids – Manual Sampling
ISO 3171 Petroleum Liquids – Automatic Pipeline Sampling
Water Quality – Sampling – Part 7 : Guidance on Sampling of Water and

ISO 5667-7
Steam in Boiler Plants
American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM)

ASTM D 1066 Standard Practice for Sampling Steam
Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum
ASTM D 1477
Products
British Petroleum (BP)
Instrumentation & Control – Selection and Use of Measurement

BP RP 30-2
Instrumentation
BP RP 42-1 Piping Systems
BP GS 130-1 Automatic Pipeline Sampling of Liquid Hydrocarbons
BP GS 156-3 Water Tube Boilers
Norsok Standard
I-105 Fiscal Measurement Systems for Hydrocarbon Liquid
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COPYRIGHT © ABU DHABI MARINE OPERATING COMPANY - ADMA-OPCO

AUTHORITY NAME TITLE B.UNIT/DIV SIGNATURE DATE

APPROVAL Daniel Lemarchand MFE Dev./FED

ENDORSEMENT Ahmad S. Al-Suwaidi AGM(D) Develop.

1.1 06/04/08 Revised based on Client’s Comments

ADMA-OPCO/SEF/007 Rev. 0 Sheet 1 of 1

APPENDIX-A2: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT GAS CLUSTER

APPENDIX-A3: USSC – WIP SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY ...................... 36

APPENDIX-A4: SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY AT ZWSC.......................... 37

APPENDIX-A5: WIP SAMPLING PRACTICES AND FREQUENCY .................................... 39

APPENDIX-A6: SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS AT ZCSC ...................................................... 40

APPENDIX-B: SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR VOLATILE / HAZARDOUS / TOXIC

APPENDIX-C: SAMPLING FACILITIES FOR NON-VOLATILE / NON-TOXIC

APPENDIX-D: SAMPLE TAP DETAILS FOR LIQUID SERVICE ......................................... 46

APPENDIX-E: : TYPICAL AUTOMATIC HYDROCARBON LIQUID SAMPLING

APPENDIX-F: TYPICAL SCHEMATIC FOR MANUAL GAS SAMPLING ......................... 48

APPENDIX-G: TYPICAL SCHEMATIC FOR AUTOMATIC GAS SAMPLING ................. 49

APPENDIX-H: ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................. 50

APPENDIX-I: DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 51

APPENDIX-J: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ............................................................................ 53

This specification stipulates the overall process design and engineering

The objective of this specification is to supplement the project specific “Sampling

This specification is intended to provide the minimum basic requirements of

The scope of this specification includes :

a. Overview of Sampling Systems.

This Specification covers both “Onshore” and “Offshore facilities.

This specification excludes:

a. Analyzers (e.g. Dew Point Analyzers, pH Analyzers, Toxic Gas Analyzers,

The latest edition/revision of ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents as

1.5.2 Equivalent Standards

Standard Documents equivalent to those referred to herein shall not be substituted

Where differences and/or conflicting issues occur between the referenced

The following hierarchy of adherence to standards shall be followed:

a. Whenever ADMA-OPCO Standard Engineering Documents (SED’s) relevant

The abbreviations used in this Specification are listed in Appendix-H.

The definitions used in this Specification are listed in Appendix-I.

1.8 Use of Language

a. ‘Will’ is used normally in connection with an action by ADMA-OPCO and /

Unless otherwise specified by ADMA-OPCO, SI units should be used in

1.10 Lessons Learnt

1.11 Meteorological Data

For meteorological data refer to SP-1060, Specification for “Process Design

2.1 Quality Assurance System

2.1.3 The Contractor/Vendor’s quality management system shall be based on ADMA-

Where an approved Contractor/Vendor revises their Quality Management System

2.1.5 All Contractors/Vendor’s providing ADMA/OPCO with composite repair service

2.1.8 Using Sub-contractors is not allowed for services/functions carried out by a

2.2 Quality Plan

2.2.4 During services/activities, quality assurance/quality control issues are the

2.3 Inspection and Certification Requirements

Inspection and certification requirements for material shall be certified to ADMA-

3. OVERVIEW OF SAMPLING SYSTEMS

3.1.1 Significance and Use of Sampling

Thorough sampling and subsequent analysis, key parameters can be monitored

The objective of sampling system is to obtain a small portion of fluid from a

3.2 Representative Sample Criteria

See the definition of “representative sample” and “grab” in Appendix-I

3.3.1 Sampling Practices and Frequency at ADMA-OPCO Facilities

Refer Appendix A1 to A6 for current Sampling Practices and Frequency.