Materials System Specification

34-SAMSS-319 Radar Tank Gauging Equipment Instrumentation Standards Committee Members

Awami, Luay Hussain, Chairman Tuin, Rienk , Vice Chairman Bogusz, Zbigniew Jozef Dakhil, Tareq Khalil Dhafeeri, Farhan Taieh Ell, Steven Tal Fadley, Gary Lowell Falkenberg, Anton Raymond Trembley, Robert James Qaffas, Saleh Abdal Wahab Grainger, John Francis Jumah, Yousif Ahmed Khalifa, Ali Hussain Madhi, Fawaz Abdullah Mahmood, Balal Qarni, Mahdi Ali

15 January 2007

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Scope............................................................. 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2 References..................................................... 2 Environmental Conditions.............................. 3 Level Gauge Design....................................... 4 Temperature System...................................... 6 Performance Criteria...................................... 7 Human Machine Interface (HMI).................... 8 Electrical Requirements............................... 12 Documentation Requirements...................... 12 Quality Control.............................................. 13 Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)........ 13 13 Glossary....................................................... 14

Previous Issue: 4 January 2006 Next Planned Update: 15 January 2012 Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Primary contact: Sprague, James Lawrence on 966-3-8746414 CopyrightSaudi Aramco 2007. All rights reserved.

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Scope This specification defines the requirements for Radar Tank Gauging (RTG) Instruments and Systems. The specification covers all hardware, software, software configuration, calibration and communication with host computer systems, when so required. Also included are auxiliary temperature and pressure instrumentation associated with RTG systems. This specification is not intended for purchase of equipment used for custody transfer. Excluded from this specification are all other types of level and tank gauging instruments.

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 and 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 and 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 Engineering Form and Data Sheet Form 8020-319-ENG Instrument Specification Sheet (ISS) for Automatic Tank Gauging-Radar

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3.2

Industry Codes and Standards American Petroleum Institute/Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards API MPMS 1 API MPMS 3.1A Vocabulary Standard Practice for Manual Gauging of Petroleum and Petroleum Products in Stationary Tanks Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in Stationary Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging Standard Practice for Level Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons in Stationary Pressurized Storage Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging Temperature Determination

API MPMS 3.1B

API MPMS 3.3

API MPMS 7

National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001 Quality Systems-Model for Quality Assurance in Design/Development, Production, Installation and Servicing

Environmental Conditions 4.1 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 Conditioned (2) 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

Outdoor Sheltered (1)(2)(3) 55C (131F) 0C (32F)

Outdoor Unsheltered (2)(3) 65C (149F) 0C (32F)

35C (95F) 10C (50F)

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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. 3) 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 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

Humidity Indoor humidity design basis shall be 20% to 80% relative humidity. Outdoor design basis shall be 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

4.3

Unless otherwise specified, field device LAN data concentrators, modems, operator workstations and associated peripheral equipment shall be installed in air-conditioned buildings. All field devices, fieldbus and control equipment shall be designed to be immune to radio frequency and electromagnetic interference with field strength of 15 Volts/Meter or less over a frequency range of 50 Hz to 460 MHz. The RTG, during normal operation, bench testing or field service, shall not generate microwave power levels hazardous to humans. The maximum power level shall not exceed 2 milliwatts. The RTG shall have approval from the Federal Communication Corporation (FCC, USA) and the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO). The vendor shall provide certification documentation to Saudi Aramco, upon request.

4.4

4.5

Level Gauge Design The user must indicate on the Instrument Specification Sheet (ISS 8020-319-ENG) and the purchase order if his requirement is for a field instrument only, or a complete integrated system. All Radar gauges shall measure level based on the frequency shift technology. The device may use Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) or Synthesized Pulse Radar (SPR). Both of these technologies broadcast a radar signal of uniformly changing frequency. During the time it takes a signal to be transmitted, reflected, and received, the transmitting frequency changes. The difference between the echo frequency and the transmitter frequency at the instant of echo reception is then measured and translated into the distance between transmitter and object. Radar technology which measures level based on elapsed time between send/receive of a fixed frequency signal shall not be used for automatic tank gauging. The gauge shall operate in a stand alone mode (single gauge installation) or in a network of up to 150 gauges with an operator interface workstation in the control room. The gauges shall communicate with the workstation via a vendor supplied field bus.
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5.1

Fixed Roof Atmospheric Tank or Free Space Gauge 5.1.1 The antenna design shall be suitable for mounting on flange size and type specified in the ISS. The design shall be such that product condensation on the antenna shall not affect the rated accuracy of the gauge. Multiple, averaging temperature measurement assemblies with suitable connections or spot temperature elements with thermowells shall be provided as required on the instrument specification sheet. The gauge shall be provided with a remote mounted, local, digital level and temperature indicators. The readout devices shall be user configurable in Metric or English units. The vendor shall provide data acquisition and/or control units and field junction boxes as required.

5.1.2

5.1.3

5.1.4 5.2

Still Pipe Gauge for Atmospheric Tanks 5.2.1 5.2.2 The vendor shall supply antennas designed for still pipe operation in accordance with size specified on the instrument specification sheet. Multiple, averaging temperature measurement assemblies with suitable connections or spot temperature elements with thermowells shall be provided as required on the instrument specification sheet. The gauge shall be provided with remote mounted, local, digital level and temperature indicators. The readout devices shall be user configurable in Metric or English units. The vendor shall provide data acquisition and/or control units and field junction boxes as required. The antenna for still pipe gauges shall operate in the low loss circular transmission mode to prevent loss of rated accuracy due to encrustation. The vendor shall identify any potential RTG accuracy or reliability affects associated with still pipe slot area, encrustation of still pipe with rust or hydrocarbon deposits, and still pipe inconsistencies or lack of straightness. The antenna for still pipe gauges shall be a factory designed to be easily removable from the still well to allow access for manual gauging, temperature dipping and sampling.

5.2.3

5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6

5.2.7

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5.3

Pressurized Vessel Gauges 5.3.1 The antenna design shall be suitable for installation in a 4 inch, schedule10, stainless steel still pipe. The vendor shall identify any potential RTG accuracy or reliability affects associated with still well slot area, encrustation of still well with rust or hydrocarbon deposits, and still well inconsistencies or lack of straightness. Multiple, averaging temperature measurement assemblies with suitable connections or spot temperature elements with thermowells shall be provided as required on the instrument specification sheet. The gauge shall be provided with remote mounted, local, digital level, pressure and temperature indicators. The readout devices shall be user configurable in Metric or English units. A transmitter for vapor space pressure measurement shall be designed into the RTG system for automatic compensation of signal absorption due to changes in vapor density. Pressure transmitters in the tank bottom to compute liquid density shall be provided when specified in the ISS. The vendor shall provide data acquisition and/or control units and field junction boxes as required. The vendor shall provide at least one reference pin for the still pipe to permit on-line field verification of the liquid level. Multiple reference pins shall be provided only if specified in the ISS. The reference pin(s) shall be visible to the RTG only during the verification procedure. The vendor shall provide an isolation valve at the gauge head to permit on-line separation and removal of gauge electronics from the antenna residing inside the storage tank.

5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4

5.3.5 5.3.6

5.3.7

Temperature System 6.1 Spot and averaging temperature elements shall be Platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTD), rated 100 ohms at 0C (+32F). The RTD system measurement accuracy shall be 0.5C (1.0F) or better. RTD element configuration, thermowell material, and dimensions shall be as specified on the ISS. The field electronics shall be capable of automatically determining and averaging the signals from only the submerged RTDs. Averaging temperature elements shall include a specified number of RTD elements of graduated lengths housed in a common flexible metal thermowell. The system shall conform to API MPMS 7.
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6.3

The spot or multipoint temperature RTDs shall be wired directly into the local data acquisition or control unit and the temperature signals shall be communicated to the remote workstation via the vendor supplied communications bus.

Performance Criteria For high accuracy applications, the intrinsic or bench tested accuracy of the level gauge shall be equal to or better than 1 mm (3/64 inch) over the entire measuring range of the RTG. The vendor shall provide accuracy certification documentation from one of the following international agencies: The Dutch NMI, the German PTB or the Japanese Nippon Kaiji to support their claims. For inventory control service, the intrinsic or bench tested accuracy of the level gauge shall be equal to or better than 3 mm (1/8 inch) over the entire measuring range of the RTG. The user must indicate the desired accuracy requirements on the Instrument Specification Sheet (ISS 8020-319-ENG) and the Purchase Order. The installed accuracy shall be as follows: 7.1 Performance of RTGs on Atmospheric Tanks 7.1.1 The installed uncertainty for high accuracy applications shall be equal to or better than 3 mm (1/8 inch), when compared to hand dips. Field calibration shall be in compliance with API MPMS 3.1B. The installed accuracy for inventory control application shall be equal to or better than 25 mm (1 inch). Field calibration shall be in compliance with API MPMS 3.1B. For applications where the proponent requires more precise measurements, the accuracy specified in the ISS shall supersede the 25 mm requirement. The Installed accuracy shall be verified jointly by the vendor and the proponent representative during the commissioning period. The verification procedure shall be in compliance with API MPMS 3.1A and API MPMS 3.1B. 7.1.2 7.1.3 Local level indicators integral to the field control unit shall display exactly the same level as indicated in the control room operator console. Level alarms shall be configurable from the software residing in the operator interface unit in the control room.

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7.1.4

Wave integration time, i.e., time to inhibit the Radar response to transient level fluctuations, shall be adjustable between a range of 2 to 10 seconds.

7.2

Performance of RTGs on Pressurized Tanks 7.2.1 The installed uncertainty for high accuracy applications shall be equal to or better than 3 mm (1/8 inch). Field calibration and subsequent verification shall be in accordance with API MPMS 3.3. The installed accuracy for inventory control application shall be equal to or better than 25 mm (1 inch). For applications where the proponent requires more precise measurements, the accuracy specified in the ISS shall supersede the 25 mm requirement. The ATG shall be verified by comparing the installed ullage of the reference pin(s) versus the actual reading of the ullage pin(s), visible to the RTG, under operating conditions. 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2.4 Local level indicators shall display exactly the same level as indicated in the control room operator console. Level alarms shall be configurable from the software residing in the operator interface unit in the control room. Wave integration time, i.e., time to inhibit the Radar response to transient level fluctuations, shall be adjustable between a range of 2 to 10 seconds.

Human Machine Interface (HMI) 8.1 The HMI shall be provided only if specified in the ISS or purchase order. The HMI shall consist of a personal computer (PC) based, user configurable graphical interface. It shall perform calculations, system management, configuration and data storage. As a minimum, the personal computer shall have the latest commercially available Intel based microprocessor with suitable hard drive and RAM memory, 21 inch color monitor, keyboard, mouse, optical writer drive, Ethernet network interface, suitable removable and permanent storage, and all interconnecting cables. An industrial grade printer shall be provided with each HMI station. The HMI shall provide as a minimum the following general categories of standard functions:

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8.1.1

The Operator interface graphics shall be designed for normal plant operation information and shall have the following functionality: 8.1.1.1 An alarm log shall be provided which displays all current acknowledged and cleared alarms. An alarm inhibit function shall be provided by which a single or group of associated alarms could be de-activated. The ability to inhibit any alarm shall be password protected. A group view function shall be provided which displays all process values for a pre-defined group of tanks. The tank groupings are defined during configuration. A specific tank view function shall be provided which displays predefined process values for a selected tank. A tank inventory function shall be provided which displays all inventory information for a selected tank. A group inventory function shall be provided which displays all inventory information for a selected group of tanks. A group configuration function shall be provided which permits the plant operator(s) to define the groupings of tanks for display on the group view screen and the group inventory screen. A value entry function shall be provided which permits the plant operator(s) to manually enter process values and operating parameters for each tank.

8.1.1.2

8.1.1.3 8.1.1.4 8.1.1.5 8.1.1.6

8.1.1.7

8.1.2

An engineering function interface shall be provided for system configuration and set-up. All configuration changes shall be password protected. As a minimum, the engineering interface shall have the following functionality: 8.1.2.1 A system configuration function will allow the Systems Engineer to define the system configuration, including the engineering units for level, volume, temperature and pressure. A local communication gateway configuration function will allow the Systems Engineer to define the name and input/output address of each gateway within the tank gauging system.

8.1.2.2

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8.1.2.3

A tank configuration function will allow the Systems Engineer to configure the parameters for entering a new tank to the system or to reconfigure the parameters for an existing tank.

8.2

Tank Inventory Management Software The Operator Workstation shall be supplied with standard tank inventory management software of the latest revision. The software shall be designed to collect the raw levels, temperatures and pressure signals from the communication interface units for each of the storage tanks, perform the calculations required using pre-defined correction factors, display all system information on the operator screen(s), calculate and display all process alarms on the operator screen, and provide a communications link to a plant host computer system. As a minimum, the software shall be capable of generating and displaying the following raw and calculated values based upon the field measurements, manual data inputs and the pre-programmed parameters. 8.2.1 Ullage Measurement: Which is the distance from the surface of liquid to the reference gauging point or Ullage Volume which is the volume of available space in a storage tank unoccupied by contents. Total Observed Volume (TOV): Which is the total measured volume of all petroleum liquids, sludges, sediment and water and free water at an observed temperature and pressure. Gross Observed Volume (GOV): Which is the total volume of all petroleum liquids and sediment and water, excluding free water, at observed temperature and pressure. Gross Standard Volume (GSV): Which is the GOV, corrected by the appropriate volume correction factor for the observed temperature and API gravity, relative density or density, to a reference temperature. For pressurized vessels, the gross standard volume shall also be pressure compensated to the reference pressure. The volume and pressure corrections shall be in accordance with the applicable American Petroleum Institute (API) standards. Net Standard Volume (NSV): The total volume of all petroleum liquids, excluding sediment and water and free water, corrected by the appropriate volume correction factor for the observed temperature and API gravity, relative density, or density to a reference temperature and also corrected by the applicable pressure correction factor.

8.2.2

8.2.3

8.2.4

8.2.5

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8.2.6

Leakage Alarm: The application program shall generate alarms based on the rate of change in the Net Standard Volume of the products in the storage tanks. Rate of Change Computations: The system shall provide a calculated volume rate of change from change in temperature-corrected volume over a specified time period. Alarming Capabilities: The system shall generate multiple High, Low, and Safe alarms for level, temperature and pressure. Configurable time delays shall be provided for each process variable to minimize nuisance alarms. Flow Rate Computations: The system shall provide importing and exporting flow indications based on volume movements in the tank. Indications of "time until full" and "time until empty" shall be provided as well as high and low flow alarms based on user set points.

8.2.7

8.2.8

8.2.9

8.3

System Diagnostics The system diagnostics shall be capable of performing self-checks on each tank gauge and data collection or control units. As a minimum, the following features shall be included: 8.3.1 8.3.2 All field inputs, including level, temperature and pressure signals shall be monitored for faults. All faults shall be annunciated and logged. All diagnostic information shall be displayed, alarmed, stored in historical files and included in reports. This diagnostic information shall include details of all types of failures, system status and configuration modifications. Any re-configuration or modifications after repair or replacement of hardware shall be password protected.

8.3.3 8.4

System Security The MMI and resident application software shall have a minimum of two levels of password protection. Each level of password shall permit pre-programmed types of activities, i.e., minimum security shall be required for viewing standard graphics, entering operator information and printing reports. Maximum security shall be required for configuration and alarm set-points changes.

8.5

Strapping Tables The application software shall be capable of storing unique strapping table
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correction factors, with at least 100 strapping points for each storage tank. These tables will provide correction factors for the tank diameter at each increment of liquid level in the tank. The Total Observed Volume calculation shall be based on these strapping tables. 8.6 System and Data Recovery The tank gauging software shall be capable of automatic data backup of all system configuration and process parameters. The system shall also be capable of retrieving all configuration parameters once a system failure has cleared. The vendor shall provide details of the data backup and data recovery features of the system software, in their proposal. 9 Electrical Requirements 9.1 The tank mounted antenna unit, associated data acquisition units, pressure transmitters, multiple RTD elements and related equipment shall be powered from a single 120 Volt, 50/60 Hertz, power supply connection in the field. The vendor shall specify the power requirements for each RTG sub-system to facilitate the design of segregated power circuits. All components installed in the tank or in contact with the process shall be bonded to the gauge housing. All equipment shall be designed for continuous operation in Class 1, Division 1, Group C&D area, as specified in the ISS. The RTG installation shall meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code. A local isolation switch shall be provided at the gauge head to interrupt all power for maintenance and service.

9.2 9.3

9.4

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Documentation Requirements The vendor shall supply technical data on all proposed hardware, dimensional drawings, installation details, comprehensive block diagrams and detailed description of the software. The block diagrams shall detail the layout of all major components, interconnecting cables and communication interfaces. The vendor shall also supply complete operations, configuration and maintenance manuals. As a minimum, the manuals shall have step-by-step troubleshooting instructions and circuit schematics. The vendor shall provide the basis for calculating Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) values for all hardware components of the Radar Tank Gauging System as a part of their proposal.
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Quality Control 11.1 The vendor shall apply his standard QA/QC procedure for design, manufacturing, installation and testing of the tank gauging system. The vendor's QA/QC program shall conform to ISO 9001. All electronic components or modules of the RTG system shall be functionally tested and burned in by the manufacturer, prior to system assembly. This shall include a powered heat soak test of 48 hours with a 0 to 60C temperature cycle, every 4 hours.

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Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) 12.1 The vendor shall be responsible for the correct functionality and operation of all components of the RTG System. These functional and operational requirements shall be demonstrated at both the FAT and SAT tests in accordance with requirements in this SAMSS and any additional requirements specified in the purchase order. The vendor shall provide qualified personnel, test equipment and floor space at the factory for the FAT, and qualified field service personnel for the SAT. The FAT and SAT shall demonstrate that the microprocessors, peripherals, modules, devices and communication hardware components perform as specified. The vendor shall submit written procedure for the above tests for Saudi Aramco's review, prior to the scheduled tests. The procedure shall be comprehensive and cover all system requirements. As a minimum the FAT and SAT shall demonstrate the following: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) Workstation level, temperature and pressure measurement accuracy. Local level, temperature and pressure measurement accuracy. Tank gauge level measurement immunity to liquid and vapor specific gravity variations. Level alarm switches for proper operation. Wave integration time adjustment (immunity to liquid turbulence). Multiple element temperature switching operation. Database management and field bus operation. Workstation screens, graphics, user access, menus and reports. Communication and proper operation of the RTG and the host communication system.

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12.2

All discrepancies encountered in the FAT and SAT shall be resolved to the satisfaction of Saudi Aramco. The vendor shall submit a written report after the completion of FAT and SAT. The report shall cover all problems encountered during the execution of the test procedures and the measures taken to resolve these problems.

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Glossary The following terminology shall be used in all documentation related to specification and purchase of Radar Tank Gauging systems for measurement of crude oil and petroleum products: API Gravity: A term used by the petroleum industry to express the relative density of petroleum liquids. API gravity is measured by a hydrometer instrument having a scale graduated in degrees API. The relationship between API gravity and relative density is as follows: API Gravity at 60F = (141.5/Relative Density @ 60F) - 131.5 Relative Density @ 60F: The ratio of the density of a substance at 60F to the density of pure water, also at 60F. Reference Conditions: The condition of temperature and pressure to which measured volumes are to be corrected, e.g., 60F and 0 psig or 15C and 1.01325 bar. Minimum Level Volume: Represents fixed volume of liquid in the tank that may contain water and cannot be pumped out. Net Volume: Represents product volume without minimum level volume. Net Weight: Weight (metric/long tons) computed by multiplying net volume by API gravity. Strapping Table: Provides a correction factor for the tank diameter at each increment of liquid level in the tank. The correction factor is used in the calculation of Total Observed Volume. Suspended Sediment: Non-hydrocarbon solids present within the oil but not in solution. Bottom Sediment: Non-hydrocarbon solids present in a tank as a separate layer at the bottom. Dissolved Water: The water contained within the oil forming a solution at the prevailing temperature.

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Suspended Water: The water within the oil, finely dispersed as small droplets. Free Water: The water that exists as a separate layer. Total Water: The sum of dissolved, suspended and free water. For definition of other related terms, refer to MPMS Chapter 1 - Vocabulary.
Revision Summary Minor revision to update inventory accuracy requirement based on changes in reference document API MPMS 3.1B, and to update Personal Computer specifications to comply with latest technology. Revised the "Next Planned Update."

6 January 2007

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