GS 140-3

COARSE WATER FILTER PACKAGE

August 1993

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 BP GROUP RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING

Issue Date August 1993

Doc. No. GS 140-3 Latest Amendment Date

Document Title

COARSE WATER FILTER PACKAGE

APPLICABILITY - Does not preclude adaptation for other applications

Regional Applicability: United Kingdom

SCOPE AND PURPOSE

This document specifies the general requirements for the design of a Coarse Water
Package. Its purpose is for the specification of a fit-for-purpose Coarse Water Package at
minimum cost.

AMENDMENTS
Amd Date Page(s) Description
___________________________________________________________________

CUSTODIAN (See Quarterly Status List for Contact)

Mechanical Systems
Issued by:-
Engineering Practices Group, BP International Limited, Research & Engineering Centre
Chertsey Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7LN, UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 1932 76 4067 Fax: +44 1932 76 4077 Telex: 296041
 CONTENTS
Section Page

FOREWORD ............................................................................................................... II

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Quality Assurance .......................................................................................... 1

2. GENERAL............................................................................................................... 1

3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 2

4. UTILITY SUPPLIERS ........................................................................................... 3

5. CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION ............................................................. 3

5.1 General .......................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Indication and Alarms .................................................................................... 4

6. PAINTING .............................................................................................................. 4

7. TESTING AND INSPECTION .............................................................................. 4

8. DOCUMENTATION .............................................................................................. 5

APPENDIX A................................................................................................................ 6
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................ 6

APPENDIX B................................................................................................................ 7
LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS................................................................. 7

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 FOREWORD

Introduction to BP Group Recommended Practices and Specifications for Engineering

The Introductory Volume contains a series of documents that provide an introduction to the
BP Group Recommended Practices and Specifications for Engineering (RPSEs). In
particular, the 'General Foreword' sets out the philosophy of the RPSEs. Other documents in
the Introductory Volume provide general guidance on using the RPSEs and background
information to Engineering Standards in BP. There are also recommendations for specific
definitions and requirements.

Value of this Guidance for Specification

This Guidance for Specification was developed under the BP Exploration XEU Simple
Specifications Initiative. This initiative is intended to simplify the purchasing requirements
through a minimum conditions of satisfaction approach in regions where there is a mature
supplier resource.

Application

This Guidance for Specification is intended to guide the purchaser in the use or creation of a
fit-for-purpose specification for enquiry or purchasing activity.

Text in italics is Commentary. Commentary provides background information which supports

the requirements of the Specification, and may discuss alternative options. It also gives
guidance on the implementation of any 'Specification' or 'Approval' actions; specific actions
are indicated by an asterisk (*) preceding a paragraph number.

This document may refer to certain local, national or international regulations but the
responsibility to ensure compliance with legislation and any other statutory requirements lies
with the user. The user should adapt or supplement this document to ensure compliance for
the specific application.

Specification Ready for Application

A Specification (BP Spec 140-3) is available which may be suitable for enquiry or purchasing
without modification. It is derived from this BP Group Guidance for Specification by
retaining the technical body unaltered but omitting all commentary, omitting the data page
and inserting a modified Foreword.

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Feedback and Further Information

Users are invited to feed back any comments and to detail experiences in the application of BP
RPSE's, to assist in the process of their continuous improvement.

For feedback and further information, please contact Standards Group, BP International or
the Custodian. See Quarterly Status List for contacts.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope

The document specifies the requirements for a coarse water filter

package comprising filter elements and their housings, back washing
facilities, associated pipe work and a unit control panel, for use on
hydrocarbon production, processing and exporting facilities. All
equipment will normally be located on a single skid base frame; any
deviations will be identified by the Purchaser.

It is intended for use in conjunction with a functional specification and associated

data sheets and drawings which give specific project requirements.

* The requirements detailed within this document are applicable

irrespective of final location. Details which are site specific e.g.
package flow rate, degree of filtration, environmental data are provided
by the Purchaser.

1.2 Quality Assurance

Verification of the vendor's quality system is normally part of the pre-qualification

procedure, and is therefore not specified in the core text of this specification. If
this is not the case, clauses should be inserted to require the vendor to operate and
be prepared to demonstrate the quality system to the purchaser. The quality system
should ensure that the technical and QA requirements specified in the enquiry and
purchase documents are applied to all materials, equipment and services provided
by sub-contractors and to any free issue materials.

Further suggestions may be found in the BP Group RPSEs Introductory Volume

2. GENERAL

2.1 The Vendor shall select the number of filter elements and container
vessels he considers most appropriate for the package's design flow.
Any requirement for a standby vessel to allow for maintenance periods
is identified in the data sheets. If no stand-by vessel is required the
vendor shall, within his bid, quote the maximum allowable throughput
with one vessel out of service for maintenance.

2.2 The package vendor should recognise that the coarse water filtration
package will form part of a hydrocarbon processing plant and as such
will be required to operate continuously with a minimum of down time
for maintenance. This requirement should be included when
determining package layout and when selecting items of equipment.

2.3 In case of conflict between this document and inquiry or requisition, the
order of precedence shall be:-

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 (a) Local Authority or Statutory Regulations
(b) The Equipment Requisition and Data Sheets
(c) This Document
(d) Other Industry and National Standards and Specifications

2.4 The vendor shall co-ordinate the design and ensure the satisfactory
functioning of the complete package. In cases where the vendor
supplies equipment that he has not manufactured, the vendor shall
ensure that the designs of these are compatible with each other and
with his own equipment in all respects. The satisfactory functioning of
the complete package shall form part of the vendor's guarantee.

2.5 The location of the package and the applicable hazardous area
clarification will be specified in the data sheets. The package shall
comply in all respects with the requirements of the specified
classification.

2.6 For floating installation, equipment shall be capable of operating at a

sustained maximum inclination as stated in the data sheets.

2.7 Unless identified in the data sheets all equipment shall be mounted on a
single skid frame. The skid frame shall be provided with lifting lugs to
enable the package to be moved by the use of an overhead crane.

2.8 When indicated in the data sheets the vendor shall include, within his
scope of supply, all necessary spreader beams, slings, shackles and
lifting gear to enable the package to be handled at the job site.

3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The flow rate quoted in the data sheets is the quantity net to service.
Within the bid the Vendor shall identify the quantity required, under
worst conditions, for backwashing.

3.2 The raw water supplied to the filter package is likely to be aggressive
and may require the use of non ferrous or lined ferrous materials for the
vessels and pipework. In addition the water may be dosed. Details of
water quality and dosing are given in the data sheets.

3.3 The filters shall be of the 'on line back flushable' type.

3.4 In order to eliminate the need for relief valves other than those required
for the fire case, the design pressure of the water containing parts shall
be equal to or greater than the design pressure of the pipework to and

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 from the filter package. The water system design conditions are given
in the data sheets.

3.5 The required degree of filtration in terms of maximum allowable

particular size in the filtered water is given in the data sheets. Within
the bid the Vendor shall state the type of filter element (e.g. wedge
wire, mash) he intends to use and the materials of construction.

3.6 Electric motors shall comply with BP Group GS 112-3 - Low Voltage
Induction Motors.

4. UTILITY SUPPLIERS

4.1 In all cases a single supply of each utility will be made available by the
Purchaser. The Vendor within the scope of work shall be responsible
for the distribution of that utility within the package.

4.2 Normal operating and design conditions for each utility are given in the
data sheets.

5. CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION

5.1 General

5.1.1 The package shall be provided with its own unit control equipment
logic system and alarm annunciating as necessary for the protection and
operation of the package.

5.1.2 Facilities shall be provided to repeat information and alarms to a remote

control room, signals shall be wired to output terminals in the unit
control panel for connection by others.

5.1.3 The unit control panel and equipment shall be installed in a front access
cubicle. The control panel shall have an IP 55 enclosure and be suitably
protected against a saline atmosphere.

5.1.4 The unit control panel shall be mounted either on or off the equipment
skid as indicated on the data sheets. If the panel is mounted on the skid
it shall be protected from vibration by means of suitable anti vibration
mountings and connections between it and the remainder of the
package shall be by the vendor. If the panel is mounted remotely from
the skid all cables etc. shall be routed to a junction box located on the
skid and the panel shall have a matching junction box: connections
between the junction boxes will be undertaken by the purchaser.

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 5.1.5 All dosing pumps stop/start buttons shall be located on the unit control
panel.

5.2 Indication and Alarms

As part of his bid the vendor shall identify all recommended local
indicators, control panel indications, control panel alarms and
automatic shutdowns that he considered necessary to monitor the
performance of the package and to provide adequate protection of the
equipment.

Instruments shall comply with IEC 51.

All faults which ultimately will lead to a shutdown shall have a pre-
alarm which shall be set to give reasonable warning of an imminent
shutdown.
In the event of an equipment trip a 'first out' facility shall be provided to
identify the original fault.

Repeat 'volt free' contacts shall be provided for remote indication of

each alarm and shutdown condition, wired to panel outgoings
terminals. Facilities shall be provided to permit remote acceptance of
alarms.

6. PAINTING

The painting system shall either be in accordance with BP Group GS 106-5 or the
manufacturer's standard providing it gives the same or better degree of protection.
The Vendor shall include within his bid, details of the painting system he proposes to
use.

7. TESTING AND INSPECTION

As part of his proposal the Vendor shall include details of the inspection and testing he
proposes to undertake in order to ensure that the equipment meets the requirements.
These details will be reviewed as part of the bid review Process and may be extended
by the Purchaser.

8. DOCUMENTATION

8.1 All documentation shall show the relevant purchase order and item
number.

8.2 For all packages the following documents shall be submitted and the
number of copies required for approval and for final issues shall be as
indicated on the purchase order:-

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 (a) General arrangement drawings showing main dimensions,
weights, arrangements of components, package termination
points (location and type) and the minimum space for the
erection and future maintenance of the package.

(b) Foundation plan showing location and details of foundation

bolts and static dynamic foundation loading.

(c) Electrical schematic, wiring and interconnection diagrams.

(d) Comprehensive data sheets for all major items, including

completed data sheets included in the enquiry/purchase order.

(e) Installation, operation and maintenance instructions for all

equipment included in the purchase order.

(f) Recommended list of commissioning spares for two year

operation. Recommended list of spares for five year operation.

(g) Test reports and test certificates.

(h) Utility usages.

(i) Schematics/P&ID's/PFD's.

8.3 As part of his bid the vendor shall include the information requested in
(a), (b), (d), (f), (h) and (i) above.

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 APPENDIX A

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Definitions

Standardised definitions may be found in the BP Group RPSEs Introductory Volume.

Abbreviations

NPSH Net Positive Suction Head

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 APPENDIX B

LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

A reference invokes the latest published issue or amendment unless stated otherwise.

Referenced standards may be replaced by equivalent standards that are internationally or

otherwise recognised provided that it can be shown to the satisfaction of the purchaser's
professional engineer that they meet or exceed the requirements of the referenced standards.

IEC 51 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring

instruments and their accessories.

BP Group Documents

BP Group GS 106-5 Painting of Offshore Packages

BP Group GS 112-3 Low Voltage Induction Motors

(replaces BP Std 221)

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