Materials System Specification

34-SAMSS-514 Combustible Gas and Hydrogen Sulfide Monitors Instrumentation Standards Committee Members
Al-Juaib, Mohammed Khalifah, Chairman Tuin, Rienk, Vice Chairman Al-Dakhil, Tareq Khalil Al-Faer Al Sharif, Hisham Mohammed Al-Harbi, Ahmed Saad Al-Jumah, Yousif Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Ali Hussain Al-Qaffas, Saleh Abdal Wahab Al-Sahan, Fawaz Adnan Al-Saleem, Hesham Salem Chetia, Manoj Ell, Steven Tal Fadley, Gary Lowell Falkenberg, Anton Raymond Grainger, John Francis Mahmood, Balal Mathew, Vinod Qarni, Mahdi Ali Trembley, Robert James

26 January 2009

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Scope............................................................. 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2 References..................................................... 2 General Requirements................................... 3 Technical Requirements................................. 5 Performance Tests......................................... 8 Other Miscellaneous Requirements............... 9

Previous Issue: 6 September 2008 Next Planned Update: 26 January 2014 Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Primary contact: Abeediah, Saeed Mohammad on 966-3-8752559
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Scope This specification defines the minimum mandatory requirements for stationary combustible gas and hydrogen sulfide detection and monitoring systems, the purpose of which is to detect and warn of the presence of combustible gas and hydrogen sulfide gas in ambient air.

Conflicts and Deviations 2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the Manager, Process & Control Systems Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Process & Control Systems Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2

References Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted. 3.1 Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-344900 Combustible Gas and Hydrogen Sulfide Monitors

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets Form 8020-514-ENG Form NMR-7930 Instrument Specification Sheet - Combustible Gas and Hydrogen Sulfide Monitors Nonmaterial Requirements

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3.2

Industry Codes and Standards International Society for Measurement and Control (Formerly Instrument Society of America) ANSI/ISA-12.13.01 - 2003 Performance Requirements for Combustible (IEC 617791 through 5 Mod) Gas Detectors ISA-92.0.01, Part I - 1998 ANSI/ISA-12.13.04 Performance Requirements for Toxic Gas Detection Instruments: Hydrogen Sulfide Performance Requirements for Open Path Combustible Gas Detectors

General Requirements 4.1 Engineering Units All dimensions and measurements shall be in the International System of Units (SI), and may be followed by the equivalent value in English (conventional) units between brackets. When not critical, the equivalent dimensions may be rounded off to their nearest practical value. 4.2 Environmental Conditions 4.2.1 Temperature Instruments and control systems shall operate continuously under the following ambient air temperatures without any degradation of the manufacturer's guaranteed performance:
Indoor Air (2) Conditioned 35C (95F) 10C (50F) Outdoor (1)(2)(3) Sheltered 55C (131F) 0C (32F) Outdoor (2)(3) Unsheltered 65C (149F) 0C (32F)

Maximum Minimum
Notes: 1) 2)

"Sheltered" refers to permanent, ventilated enclosures or buildings, or permanently fixed sunshades with a top and three sides. For instruments which dissipate internal heat and are installed in custom engineered enclosures (e.g., enclosures not included in the original manufacturer's temperature certification), an additional 15C shall be added to the above maximum temperatures. An example, for "indoor air conditioned" installation, the equipment must perform at 35 + 15 = 50C. Similarly, for the "outdoor unsheltered" case, the equipment shall be designed for a maximum operating temperature of 65 + 15 = 80C. For the outdoor installations only, the designer can take credit for forced or passive cooling to eliminate or reduce the 15C heat rise. For example, if vortex coolers are

3)

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used, the heat removal capacity of the coolers may be subtracted from the generated heat. No more than 15C reduction in temperature will be given as credit. The designer shall substantiate his claim by providing the support data and calculations.

4.2.2

Contaminants The equipment manufacturer shall ensure that the equipment is designed to withstand the following air quality requirements: 4.2.2.1 Dust Concentration Usual airborne dust concentration is 1 mg/m. During sandstorms, dust concentrations may reach 500 mg/m. Particle sizes are as follows: 95% of all particles are less than 20 micrometers 50% of all particles are less than 1.5 micrometers

Elements present in dust include compounds of calcium, silicon, magnesium, aluminum, potassium, chlorides and sodium. When wetted (high humidity conditions) these compounds function as electrolytes and can result in severe corrosion. Other pollutants present in the atmosphere under the extreme conditions are: H2S Hydrocarbon SO2 CO NOx O3 4.2.2.2 20 ppm (vol/vol) 150 ppm (vol/vol) 10 ppm (vol/vol) 100 ppm (vol/vol) 5 ppm (vol/vol) 1 ppm (vol/vol)

Wind-borne Sea Water Spray Equipment which is not enclosed or hermetically sealed, but is situated offshore or near shore (i.e., within 1 km from shoreline), shall be protected against corrosion and operational failure due to wind-borne sea water spray and the accumulation of wetted salt (NaCl).

4.2.3

Humidity Indoor humidity design basis shall be 20% to 80% relative humidity.
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Outdoor design basis shall be 5% to 95% relative humidity (noncondensing). 5 Technical Requirements Technical requirements, shown below, together with the Standards cited in the References and with specific information entered on the Instrument Specification Sheet Form 8020-514-ENG, shall be followed by the Vendor in formulating a quotation or supplying instruments. 5.1 Sensor 5.1.1 General Requirements 5.1.1.1 Sensors shall be certified for use in Class I, Div. 1, Groups C and D or Zone 1, Group IIA & IIB hazardous locations by UL, FM, CSA, or European agencies testing to equivalent CENELEC standards, and shall be marked accordingly. The vendor shall provide a list of gases and substances which would desensitize or otherwise adversely affect the sensor. Any effects on the sensor due to oxygen enriched or oxygen deficient atmospheres, or high concentrations of the detected gas, shall also be addressed. Sensors shall be constructed of materials resistant to corrosive effects of any gases or vapors specified on Form 8020-514-ENG. The vendor shall advise the Company or Buyer Representative of adverse effects, if any, on sensors as a result of continuous operation at the environmental extremes listed in Paragraph 4.2.2.

5.1.1.2

5.1.1.3

5.1.1.4

5.1.2

Catalytic Bead Combustible Gas Sensor 5.1.2.1 Sensors for combustible gas detection shall be catalytic beadtype diffusion detectors unless specified otherwise on Form 8020-514-ENG. Sensors shall have an operating range of 0-100% LEL of the specified gas.

5.1.2.2 5.1.3

Infrared Combustible Gas Sensor 5.1.3.1 When specified on Form 8020-514-ENG, infrared point and/or
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open path sensors shall be provided. 5.1.3.2 Sensors shall automatically check for and alarm fouled optics or blocked beam conditions. Fouled optics or beam blockage shall not cause a high gas concentration indication or alarm. Sensors shall be immune from interference due to adverse weather conditions. Point sensors shall have an operating range of 0-100% LEL of the specified gas. Open path sensors shall determine gas concentration over the entire path length. Gas concentration shall be expressed as LEL-meter (percent LEL of the gas cloud multiplied by the portion of the beam occupied by the gas cloud in meters). Infrared beam alignment tools, if required, shall be provided.

5.1.3.3 5.1.3.4 5.1.3.5

5.1.3.6 5.1.4

Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor 5.1.4.1 Hydrogen sulfide detection systems shall employ stationary sensors of the solid state, diffusion adsorption-type as indicated on Form 8020-514-ENG. Sensors shall have an operating range of 0-100 ppm hydrogen sulfide in air. For sensors or sensor components which have a finite shelf life, the vendor shall provide storage and turnover recommendations to the Company or Buyer Representative.

5.1.4.2 5.1.4.3

5.2

Transmitter 5.2.1 5.2.2 The transmitter shall be housed with the sensor in a common housing. Transmitters and housings shall be certified for use in Class I, Div. 1, Groups C and D or Zone 1, Group IIA & IIB hazardous locations by UL, FM, CSA, or European agencies testing to equivalent CENELEC standards, and shall be marked accordingly. Loop voltage shall be 24 VDC nominal. Power shall be supplied by the control device to which the transmitter is connected. Transmitters shall incorporate calibration and fault diagnostic features, and provide a linear output of 0-22 mA, minimum range. The following
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information shall be represented by the signal range: Detector trouble/open loop Calibration mode/bypass Analog output signal Signal overrange 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.8 (<4 mA) (<4 mA) (4-20 mA) (>20 mA)

The 4-20 mA output shall correspond to 0-100% LEL combustible gas, or 0-100 ppm hydrogen sulfide, in air. Transmitters shall incorporate an integral, linear analog or digital indicator for calibration. Indication of operational status, including calibration mode and fault conditions, shall be provided at the transmitter. Calibration shall be nonintrusive, i.e., may be performed without opening the sensor/transmitter housing or declassifying the hazardous area. Calibration shall require only one person. Calibration shall require a key or tool in order to prevent accidental, unintentional, or random adjustments.

5.2.9

5.2.10 Zero and span adjustments shall be non-interactive. 5.2.11 The vendor shall specify transmitter wiring requirements, including cable type, size, maximum length, and shielding. 5.3 Control Unit 5.3.1 5.3.2 The control unit, when specified, shall be a rack- or cabinet-mounted system of single-channel control modules. Twenty percent spare rack capacity (slots), in addition to the required number of channels specified on Form 8020-514-ENG shall be provided. Blank faceplates shall cover these spare slots. Power for the control unit chassis shall be 120 VAC, 60 Hz. Power supply to the detector shall be 24 VDC. Control units incorporating integral power supply modules for logic and loop power shall have redundant modules, such that failure of a single module does not disable the detection system. Each control module shall have two single-pole, double-throw (SPDT)
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5.3.3 5.3.4

5.3.5

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relays to provide critical and warning alarm outputs, and one SPDT fault relay. 5.3.5.1 5.3.5.2 Minimum relay contact rating shall be 0.5 A at 120 VAC, noninductive. The critical (high-high) alarm shall de-energize to alarm and be latching. A manual reset pushbutton shall be provided on the module to reset the alarm after the gas concentration falls below setpoint. The setpoint shall be adjustable. The vendor shall set the critical alarm setpoint to the value specified on Form 8020-514-ENG. The warning (high) alarm shall de-energize to alarm and shall be latching or non-latching as specified on Form 8020-514-ENG. A latching alarm shall be reset by the same pushbutton described in Paragraph 5.3.5.2. The setpoint shall be adjustable. The vendor shall set the warning alarm setpoint to the value specified on Form 8020-514-ENG. The fault alarm shall be normally energized and shall deenergize to alarm. This alarm shall indicate sensor, transmitter, control unit, or wiring faults or power failure.

5.3.5.3

5.3.5.4

5.3.6

An analog or digital indication of concentration, in percent LEL for combustible gas, or in parts-per-million (ppm) for hydrogen sulfide, shall be provided on each module. Indicating lamps, preferably LEDs, shall be provided on the front of each control module for power, high-high alarm, high alarm and fault indication.

5.3.7

Performance Tests 6.1 Accuracy 6.1.1 The minimum accuracy for combustible gas monitors shall be 3% of full-scale gas concentration or 10% of the applied test gas concentration, whichever is greater. The minimum accuracy for hydrogen sulfide monitors shall be 2 ppm concentration or 10% of the applied test gas concentration, whichever is greater.

6.1.2

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6.2

Type Testing 6.2.1 The vendor shall provide a third party (UL, FM, or CSA) certificate of full compliance to ANSI/ISA-12.13.01 for all combustible gas monitor specified on Form 8020-514-ENG. The vendor shall provide a third party (UL, FM, or CSA) certificate of full compliance to ISA-92.0.01, Part I for all hydrogen sulfide monitor specified on Form 8020-514-ENG. The vendor shall provide a third party (UL, FM, or CSA) certificate of full compliance to ANSI/ISA-12.13.04 for all infrared open path combustible gas monitor specified on Form 8020-514-ENG.

6.2.2

6.2.3

Other Miscellaneous Requirements 7.1 Marking 7.1.1 Combustible gas monitoring instruments shall be marked by the vendor in accordance with ANSI/ISA-12.13.01, Section 3.3, Labeling and Marking. Hydrogen sulfide monitoring instruments shall be marked by the vendor in accordance with ISA-92.0.01, Part I, Section 6.1, Markings on Instrument. Open path combustible gas monitors shall be marked by the vendor in accordance with ANSI/ISA-12.13.04, Section 3.2, Markings.

7.1.2

7.1.3 7.2

Installation, Operation and Maintenance 7.2.1 The vendor shall provide the applicable instructions and data listed in ANSI/ISA-12.13.01, Section 3.4, Instruction Manual, for combustible gas monitoring instruments. The vendor shall provide the applicable instructions and data listed in ISA-92.0.01, Part I, Section 6.2, Instruction Manual, for hydrogen sulfide monitoring instruments. The vendor shall provide the applicable installation and operation manual listed in ANSI/ISA-12.13.04, Section 3.3, Manufacturers Installation and Operation Manual for open path combustible gas monitors.

7.2.2

7.2.3

7.3

Inspection Items manufactured to this specification for combustible gas and hydrogen
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sulfide monitors are subject to the minimum Inspection requirements as specified in Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form 175-344900. 7.4 Nonmaterial Requirements The supplier shall provide nonmaterial items as shown on Form NMR-7930.

26 January 2009

Revision Summary Revised the "Next Planned Update. Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with minor changes.

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