Materials System Specification Instrument Control Cabinets - Outdoor
Materials System Specification Instrument Control Cabinets - Outdoor
Materials System Specification Instrument Control Cabinets - Outdoor
Table of Contents
1 Scope.............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 General Requirements.................................... 3
5 Design............................................................. 5
6 Nameplates..................................................... 7
7 Piping.............................................................. 7
8 Documentation������������.... 8
9 Testing�������������.�........ 9
10 Shipping�������������.�...� 9
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1 Scope
This specification defines the minimum requirements for instrument control panels
and
cabinets for location in outdoor areas.
Excluded from this specification are field instrument junction boxes.
2 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.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the
Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure -
and forward such requests to the Manager, Process & Control Systems
Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.3 The designation �Commentary� is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains
comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.
3 References
Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest
edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
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Outdoor Unsheltered
Notes: (2),(3)
Maximum 55�C (131�F) 65�C (149�F)
Minimum 0�C (32�F) 0�C (32�F)
Notes:
1) �Sheltered� refers to permanent, ventilated enclosures or buildings, or
permanently
fixed sunshades with a top and three sides.
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Similarly, for the �outdoor unsheltered� case, the equipment shall be designed for
a
maximum operating temperature of 65 + 15 = 80�C.
3) The designer can take credit for forced or passive cooling to eliminate or
reduce the
15�C heat rise. For example, if vortex coolers are used, the heat removal capacity
of the coolers may be subtracted from the generated heat. No more than 15�C
reduction in temperature will be given as credit. The designer shall substantiate
his
claim by providing the support data and calculations. In addition, the use of
cabinet
air conditioner that is suitable for the area classification may be explored
depending
on the applications.
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Other pollutants present in the atmosphere under the most extreme conditions are:
H2S 20 ppm (vol/vol)
Hydrocarbon 150 ppm (vol/vol)
SO2 10 ppm (vol/vol)
CO 100 ppm (vol/vol)
NOx 5 ppm (vol/vol)
O3 1 ppm (vol/vol)
5 Design
5.1 Enclosures
Enclosures shall meet the requirements of this Section.
5.1.1 In outdoor plant areas, the panel/cabinet shall be NEMA 250 /
NEMA ICS 6 Type 4 or IEC 60529, Type IP65.
5.1.2 In outdoor plant and other industrial areas located in severe corrosive
environments as defined in Paragraph 4.2, enclosures shall be
NEMA 250 / NEMA ICS 6 Type 4X or IEC 60529 Type IP66,
manufactured of 316L stainless steel. Door hinge, door stay, and door
lock shall be made of 316L stainless steel. Galvanized and/or painted or
coated carbon steel sheet metal enclosures are not permitted.
Commentary Note:
In outdoor plant and other industrial areas located in severe corrosive
environments, Paragraph 5.1.2 supersedes Paragraph 5.1.1.
5.1.3 All cabinets intended for outdoor applications shall be third party
certified by one of the approved IECEx certification bodies.
Self-certification is not acceptable. Certification shall also include
Ingress Protection (IP rating) per IEC 60529.
Commentary Note:
Typically, a vendor would submit a sample to certifying agency and they
will issue a compliance certificate and then the manufacturer can mass
produce that commodity as long as they adhere to the specification of the
type tested item.
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5.2 Electrical
5.2.1 Area Classification
The panel/cabinet and all components within the panel shall be suitable
for the electrical area classification where the panel will be installed and
shall be third party certified by one of the approved IECEx certification
bodies. The classification of the area in which the panel will be used,
shall be specified in the Purchase Order.
5.2.2 Conduit Entry
5.2.2.1 The entry (on non-explosion proof cabinets) shall have a
removable blank gland plate as specified in the Purchase Order
for Buyer's conduit entry.
5.2.2.2 Elevated outdoor control cabinets shall have conduit entry from
the bottom.
5.2.2.3 Conduit terminations shall be suitably bushed to prevent
cutting or abrasion of the wiring insulation.
5.2.3 Relays
Relays shall be hermetically sealed.
5.2.4 Pushbuttons and Lights
Pushbuttons, pilot lights and switches shall be heavy duty and oil-tight
Shutdown and other critical pushbuttons shall have protective guards to
prevent accidental actuation. Lamp test function shall be provided for all
indicating lights.
5.2.5 Cabinet Lights and Convenience Outlets
Cabinet Lights and Convenience Outlets shall be provided. At least one
light and duplex outlet shall be provided for each cabinet.
5.2.6 Solenoid Valves
Solenoid Valves shall be equipped with Viton Soft Goods.
5.2.7 External Instruments� Layout
For control panels, the Vendor shall arrange all instruments on the panel
front so that they are readable and operable by the operators in standing
position. The vendor shall also minimize the effects of glare from
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8.2.2 Piping diagrams shall show tubing terminal layout including location of
terminal rack or block. Each terminal point on the rack or block shall be
identified with its instrument identification number.
8.3 Wiring Diagrams
Cabinet wiring diagrams and documentation for instruments installed within the
cabinet shall be provided as specified in , Instrument Control Cabinets-Indoor.
9 Testing
In addition to the testing and inspection requirements specified in
Instrument Control Cabinets-Indoor, the vendor shall perform functional tests on
all
non-electrical components such as tubing, valves, fittings, gauges, and other
mechanical
components per the buyer�s requirements.
10 Shipping
Adequate precautions should be exercised to prevent damage during shipment.
All openings shall be sealed and threaded connections shall be protected with
molded
plastic screwed plugs or caps. The cabinet crating shall be in accordance with
good
shipping practice; with the cabinet/panel adequately protected against corrosion,
mechanical damage or marring of the cabinet finish. Before crating, the
cabinet/panel
shall be boxed or covered with a suitable plastic sheet. Each panel box or crate
shall be
clearly identified with panel and order numbers and marked to show upright
position.