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SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD


INSTRUMENTATION

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GENERAL.............................................................................................................. 4

2.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND CODES........................................................ 5

2.1

Codes and Standards................................................................................5

2.2

Units............................................................................................................. 7

3.

SITE CONDITIONS................................................................................................7

4.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS..........8

5.

6.

7.

4.1

G eneral.......................................................................................................8

4.2

Selection of Equipment............................................................................. 9

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (FLOW INSTRUMENTS)............................. 11

5.1

Electromagnetic Flow Meter ..................................................................11

5.2

Flow Sw itches.........................................................................................14

5.3

Flow Monitors.......................................................................................... 14

5.4

Rotary Vane Type Flow M eter............................................................... 14

5.5

Consumer Water Meter Devices...............................................................16

5.6

Glass Fibre Required (GRP) Kiosk.........................................................21

5.7

Battery Powered Electromagnetic Water Meters ................................. 23

5.8

Data Logger .............................................................................................. 26

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS....................29

6.1

Pressure G auges.....................................................................................29

6.2

Pressure Switches...................................................................................31

6.3

Pressure Transmitters............................................................................. 31

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - LEVEL INSTRUMENTS............................ 33

7.1

Level G auges........................................................................................... 33

7.2

Level Switches......................................................................................... 33

7.3

Level Transmitter - Ultrasonic T ype......................................................34

7.4

Level Transmitter - Hydrostatic Pressure Type................................... 35

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TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 37

8.1

Temperature G auges.............................................................................. 37

8.2

Temperature Switches............................................................................ 38

8.3

Temperature Transmitter........................................................................ 39

9.

VIBRATION MONITORING SYSTEM................................................................42

10.

INSPECTION AND TESTING............................................................................ 42

10.1

Pressure Tests......................................................................................... 42

10.2

Instrument Calibration............................................................................. 42

10.3

Cable Continuity & Insulation Resistance............................................. 43

10.4

Loop-Checking and Functional Testing.................................................43

10.5

Nameplates and Tagging........................................................................43

10.6

Labelling...................................................................................................43

11.

SPARE PARTS....................................................................................................44

12.

SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST INSTRUMENTS................................................44

13.

PACKING AND SHIPMENT................................................................................45

14.

VENDOR DOCUMENTATION........................................................................... 45

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1.

GENERAL
This specification covers a wide category of field instruments typically used in Water Projects.
The specification shall be read in conjunction with the Instrument Data Sheet which includes the
specific requirements applicable to a project.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit the following documentations:
i)

Instrument List - The CONTRACTOR shall prepare a Master Instrument Index. This list
will be used to review CONTRACTOR'S progress in the selection of instruments and
adherence to the Specification requirements. The list shall contain all instruments, control
valves, solenoid valves and accessories, including items furnished as part of a package,
such as lube oil unit instrumentation. The Instrument List will also serve a reference for
ADWEA's personnel. Therefore, the list shall be complete in all respects. A new
instrument list shall be issued every two months throughout the contract period.

ii)

Data Sheets - The CONTRACTOR shall complete data sheets enclosed elsewhere in this
contract for all instrument items. CONTRACTOR shall also furnish calibration sheets
and/or calculation sheets for devices wherever applicable, for example: flow and pressure
elements, control valves, safety valves, etc.

iii) Drawings - CONTRACTOR shall submit drawings, diagrams and descriptive information
for all, the instruments, panel boards and miscellaneous equipment furnished under this
specification with the requirements for submission of drawings set forth in the project
general technical requirements.
iv) The drawings shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Outline drawings of all instruments showing dimensions, mounting provisions, cut-out


dimensions, materials, electrical connections, tag numbers, mode numbers and item
numbers. These drawings shall be provided for instrument and accessory furnished as
part of this Standard.

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Steel construction of all panels, control desk, etc.

Log sheets layouts.

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APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND CODES

2.1

CODES AND STANDARDS


The CONTRACTOR shall adhere to the Codes and Standards as applicable from Institutions and
Organizations listed below. Equivalent International Standards are acceptable. CONTRACTOR
shall adhere to the latest editions of all other Codes and Standards of these organizations, as
they may apply.
1)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

2)

International Standards Organisation (ISO).

3)

Instrument Society of America (ISA).

4)

American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI).

5)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

6)

British Standard (BSI).

7)

European Norme (EN).

8)

Insulated Power Cable Engineering Association (IPCEA).

9)

National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).

10) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).


11) Scientific Apparatus Manufacturer's Association (SCMA).
12) American Standard Association (ASA).
13) The Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company, metering and data exchange code.
The following list of standards indicate the requirements as minimum any other standard not
listed below or elsewhere in this tender documents shall be subject to review and approve by the
ADWEA/ENGINEER.
Document No.

Document Title

IEC 60227

Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages

IEC 60331

Fire resisting characteristics of electric cables

IEC 60332

Tests on electric cables under fire conditions

IEC 60770

Methods of evaluating the performance of transmitters for use in


industrial process control systems

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IEC 61000-4

Electromagnetic compatibility for Industrial Process measurement &


Control Equipment (Supersedes IEC 60801).

IEC 60654

Operating conditions for Industrial Process Measurement and Control


Equipment.
Part 1: Temperature, humidity and barometric pressure
Part 3: Mechanical influences
Part 4: Corrosive and erosive influences

IEC 60584

Thermo couples
Part 1: Reference tables (584/1)
Part 2: Tolerances (584/1)

IEC 60751

Industrial Platinum resistance thermometer sensors

IEC 60529

Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures


(IP code)

IEC 60994

Guide for field measurement of vibrations and pulsations in hydraulic


machines

IEC 60625

Interface system for programmable measuring instruments

IEC 60770

Methods of evaluating the performance of transmitters for use in


industrial process control systems

IEC 60902

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Industrial process measurement and control - Terms and definitions

IEC 60534

CV General considerations, sizing, dim. etc.

IEC 60839

Alarm and warning systems

ISO 5167

Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices

ISO 5168

Measurement of fluid flow - Evaluation of uncertainties

ISA 5.1

Process Instrumentation terminology

ISO 3511/1

Process measurement control functions and instrumentation symbolic


representation

ISO 44

Degree of protection of enclosures

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ISO 4064/1

Measurement of water flow in closed conduits meters for cold potable


water

ISO 9001

Quality Control

ISO 9002

Quality Control

ISO 9003

Quality Control

ISO 7005/2

Instruments Flanges

UNITS
The instrument ranges and scale calibration shall be in metric units according to the international
system of units (SI), unless otherwise is indicated on the Instrument Data sheet, as listed below:
Flow

liquids and vapour


gases

Volume

Nm3/hr Nm3/hr
m3

Pressure
Head

bar
mwc

Low pressure,

draught or low diff. mmWC

Pressure Vacuum (1)


(Low) abs. pressure (2)

3.

m3/hr

bar
mm Hg abs.

Temperature

Conductivity

micro S/cm

Rotating speeds

rpm

Frequency

Hz

Currents
Voltage

A
V

SITE CONDITIONS
1.

The site location of this project has a dust laden atmosphere. The temperature at night
drops considerably, resulting in condensation. These conditions attack instrumentation
electric terminals, contacts, etc. for which the CONTRACTOR must design protective
measures. Any instrumentation not in an air conditioned atmosphere shall be supplied with
waterproof, dust tight enclosures. In addition, local instrument cabinets shall also be
weatherproof and equipped with space heaters.

2.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to design, furnish and install the instruments and
control equipment to withstand and operate properly under the prevailing ambient conditions
described in the project General Technical Requirements of this Contract.
This Specification serves as a guideline to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall
make recommendations and include all the necessary equipment or protecting devices
based on his previous experience on similar installations.

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3.

All transmitters, electric/pneumatic converters, switches and other electrical devices which
provide input signals to control systems must be housed in waterproof, insulated, dust-tight
and heated (as required) local instrument cabinets to protect against corrosion, humidity and
condensation. Sun shades shall also be provided and designed to protect cabinets from
direct rays of the sun.

4.

Special precautions shall be taken in the selection of materials and the design of enclosures
to prevent failure and deterioration of mechanical and electrical components due to the
prevailing humidity, high temperature and very corrosive atmosphere. As a minimum, all
equipment mounted in control rooms shall be suitable for operation at 45C. Field mounted
equipment shall be suitable for operation upto 60C and shall be provided with sun shields.

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

4.1

GENERAL
The CONTRACTOR shall, where possible, use one instrument manufacturer of International
standing for the supply of all similar instrumentation included in the Contract and shall obtain the
maximum uniformity of equipment.
a.

The equipment shall be constructed to operate accurately and safely under the operating
conditions described or implied in this standard and the project specifications, without
undue strain, wear, heating, vibration, corrosion or other operating troubles.

b.

All parts shall be made accessible and capable of convenient removal. Parts subject to
wear shall have adequate means of adjustment and replacement.

c.

Parts subject to substantial temperature changes shall be designed and supported to


permit free expansion and contraction without causing fluid leakage, harmful distortion or
misalignment.

d.

The CONTRACTOR shall design all the transmitters, receiving instruments and electrical
control devices to have one (1) standard signal range. Analogue signals shall be one of
four types:
1)

Thermocouples-ISA Type E (chromel - constantan).

2)

RTD's-100 ohm Platinum.

3)

Electric Control Signals, 4 - 2 0 mA.

4)

Special volts, 1 - 1 0 VDC (only inside control panels).

Digital signals are those used for alarms, indications, interlocks and controls.

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Digital signals shall be one of the following types.


1)

Relay & transistor outputs, (OV) or (open circuit) for zero level and (+V) or
(close circuit) for one level.

2)

Pulse/Frequency.
a.

Conservative electronic design is required. All components shall be suitable


for use at less than 60% rating unless specified approval for otherwise is
obtained, or if the device will not function at the low values of energy, as in
the case with lights.

3)

Where more than one device utilizes the same measurement or control signal,
the transmitter or other signal source shall be fully equipped to provide all
signal requirements. The system shall be arranged so that failure or any
recorder, indicator, control component, etc. shall not open the signal loop nor
cause loss or malfunction of signal to other devices using the same signal. The
design shall permit removal from service of any indicating or recording device
without upsetting the control systems or requiring readjustment.

4)

All instrument parts (such as Bourdon tubes, pressure capsules, bellows, etc.)
in contact with salt water, shall be fabricated from Monel or Alloy 20.

5)

Dissimilar metals, where galvanic action may occur, shall be electrically


insulated.

6)

All pipe threads shall be protected by Teflon tape. (First 3 threads shall be left
bare).

7)

Locally mounted instruments shall be provided to indicate pressure,


temperature, liquid levels, etc., where necessary for maintenance, local
monitoring and control valve bypass operation.

8)

Embossed or engraved I.D. tags made of Stainless Steel and clearly showing
the instrument identification number shall be permanently affixed to all
instruments.

4.2

SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT
During engineering, the instruments, materials and systems, shall be properly selected to provide
suitable, reliable and fail safe instrumentation, requiring only a minimum of maintenance;
moreover, the variety in type shall be held to a minimum. Use shall be made of exclusively new
and modern materials suitable for the intended purpose. The selection of equipment shall be
subject to approval of the ADWEA/ENGINEER.
Sample and documents of selected equipment shall be submitted to the ADWEA/ENGINEER.

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All instruments shall be suitable for continuous operation at the ambient temperatures as stated
in clause (3.0).
Every precaution shall be taken in the installation of the instruments to protect them and their
electronic components against the extremely harsh weather condition prevailing in the U.A.E.,
site location. All instruments selected shall be suitable for tropical conditions and resistant to
corrosion.
The electric signals of the electronic control system shall be as mentioned in the design criteria
clause (4.1 - f). The power supply for the local instruments shall be 24V DC.
Transmitters shall be suitable for field installation, and when mounted outside - shall be housed in
casings to protect them against direct sun radiation and unauthorized operation.
The process and instrument connections of pressure gauge, transmitters and switches should be
to NPT or BSS standards as specified in the project data sheets.
Panel mounted instruments shall be suitable for flush mounting.
Generally indicators shall have dials with white facing and bear black figures and graduations.
The selection of materials for the wetted parts of instruments, including equipment such as orifice
plates, switch floats, etc. shall be compatible with the operating conditions.
The selected materials shall ensure a good measurement and be resistant to corrosion.
The material and rating of the instrument piping shall, in general, conform to the relevant piping
specification. The choice of other materials shall be considered in special cases.
The process & instrument connections of pressure gauge, transmitters and switch should be to
DIN or BSP standards or Vz NPT M.
Mercury-containing instruments shall not be used.
Instruments shall have suitably threaded openings to accommodate the required cable gland.
Glass cover shall be provided on membrane transmitter to avoid accidental touch to the
membrane.
Instruments susceptible to ingress of water shall be of IP-68 grade of protection. All transmitters
shall be installed above pump hall ground level, and shall be IP-67.
Transmitters shall be of the latest technology with setting/calibration key pad and local digital
display.

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5.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (FLOW INSTRUMENTS)

5.1

ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOW METER

5.1.1

GENERAL
The flow meter shall comprise of a flow sensor and a transmitter unit. The flow sensor and the
transmitter shall be supplied either as an integral unit or shall be remotely mounted from the flow
sensor, subject to ADWEA/ENGINEER approval unless otherwise specified on the Instrument
Datasheet.
The flow meter shall be of the electromagnetic type utilizing pulsed d.c. excitation and shall be
microprocessor based.
The flow meter dimensions shall be in metric units. The flow meter shall be calibrated at the
factory to its actual flow range in m3/hr as specified in the data sheets. A factory calibration
certificate shall be provided with the meter.
Accuracy shall be equal or better than +0.25% of reading (actual flow rate) at flow velocity >1 m/s
with repeatability within +0.1% of flow rate. The measurement shall be insensitive to entrained
solid particles.
The flow meter shall have on-site validation capability for sensor and transmitter. This either
comes through built-in feature within the meters advanced electronics or by a dedicated field
portable validator connected to the meter under test with or without cable.
The flow meter, which is specified as a settlement flow meter, shall be supplied according to Abu
Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company metering & Data exchange code (MDEC).

5.1.2

FLOW SENSOR
The flow sensor tube shall be manufactured from AISI 304, AISI 316 stainless steel or Die cast
Aluminium metering with a non-conductive hard rubber or Neoprene liner to withstand process
temperatures upto 60 C. The liner material shall be abrasive resistant and approved for potable
water use by WRC-UK or equivalent internationally recognized authority.
There shall be 2 nos. of measuring electrodes with built in reference electrode. The reference
electrode shall ensure potential equalization between the sensor and the fluid and proper
grounding of the installation. Electrode material shall be SS 316L or Hastelloy.
Flow meters shall have facility to detect the empty pipe condition either by additional sensor, flow
sensors or other methods I technologies subject to project specific requirements. The method
shall be elaborated in material submiital for review & approval by ADWEA / Engineer.
The end connections of the flow tube shall be flanged to ISO 7005-2 PN10/PN16/PN25 as
indicated in the data sheet to suit project piping specifications. The flange material shall be of
stainless steel or carbon steel with Zinc I Aluminium alloy coating or other material subject to
ADWEA approval.

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The input impedance shall be 1015 ohms or greater so that electrode fouling does not affect
signal and electrode seal integrity. The sensor data shall be stored in a built-in EPROM module.
The flow sensor shall be provided with robust powder coated Die cast Aluminium or Steel
housing, certified to IP-68 of IEC 60529 for remote transmitter version only and IP-67 for integral
transmitter version. The manufacturer shall provide necessary type test certificates for the
enclosure. It shall be possible to validate the instrument on site without removal of the sensor for
ease of fault diagnosis and maintenance.
The electrical connections for cable entry for sensors with remote transmitters shall be M20 x 1.5
with appropriate cable glands.
A minimum of ten (10) metres of interconnecting cable between sensor and the remote
transmitter unit shall be included in the scope of supply of the Bidder. The interconnecting special
cable shall be supplied from the manufacturer of the flow meter and the length shall be as
specified in the project data sheets.

5.1.3

TRANSMITTER UNIT
The transmitter unit shall be either integral with the flow sensor or remotely mounted to suit the
application requirements as indicated in the project data sheet.
The transmitter unit shall be microprocessor based, of modular design and shall be easily
configurable through integral keypads. The electronics shall be of modular construction for ease
of maintenance and future expandability.
The transmitter shall be provided with Alpha-numerical illuminated display for rate of flow and
totalized flow indication. The data storage shall be on EEPROM to preserve data on power failure
without battery backup. The unit shall have high electromagnetic compatibility according to IEC
801A/DE 0843 and NAMUR recommendations. The unit shall also withstand an Isolation Test
upto 1800V for 2 sec.
The transmitter shall be housed in a robust Steel or die-cast aluminium enclosure with IP67
protection for both remote versions and the integral type.
The unit should have good resistance to shock and vibrations and withstand acceleration up to
2g/2h per day, 10-100 Hz (complete system).
The unit shall be provided with extensive self-diagnostics for operational security with resulting
error messages enunciated at the alarm output.
The transmitter shall power the flow sensor with low frequency d.c. excitation to provide
enhanced zero stability. Routine zeroing is not acceptable.
The unit shall be able to operate on power supplies in the range of 85V to 260V AC or 24 V DC.
All inputs and outputs shall be galvanically isolated from the power supply, the measuring circuit
and each other.

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The following outputs shall be available and configurable by the user:


i.

Analogue, 4-20 mA signal proportional to flow rate or two independent 4-20 mA analogue
signals output for settlement meters as per TRANSCO metering & data exchange code
(MDEC).

ii.

Active / Passive (open collector) selectable to Pulse/Frequency output.

iii.

Status configurable for limit values, end value switching, empty pipe detection, flow direction
over ranging or instrument fault.

The instrument should include provision for upgrading to Foundation Field bus output standard in
the near future as and when applicable.
The transmitter unit shall be provided with two (2) no's, of cable glands of size M20 x 1.5 for
power supply and signal cables.
The unit shall have a rangeability of 1000:1 to measure fluid velocities from 10mm/sec. to
10m/sec. with a specified accuracy.
The transmitter unit shall be suitable for operation in an ambient temperature range of 0 to 60 C.

5.1.4

FLOW METER VALIDATION UNIT


A microprocessor based portable field test unit with flow meter validation software shall be
supplied on project request by the Vendor which will enable to perform Condition monitoring,
calibration and verification of the status of all components of the flow meter i.e. Sensor,
Transmitter and interconnecting cable including coil, electrodes, insulation, continuity, all outputs,
etc. and storing this data for analysis on a PC/laptop.
The portable field test unit shall be supplied complete with leather carrying case and all leads,
clips and probes necessary to perform the full range of tests. The unit shall be provided with its
own power supply with re-chargeable batteries and integral charger unit.
The Electromagnetic flow meter with built-in advanced validation capability is also acceptable
subject to providing the same extensive diagnostic features found with the dedicated validation
unit.

5.1.5

SPOOL PIECES
For maintenance purposes spool pieces shall be provided of the same pipeline material
coating/lining, each suitable for inserting into the water main in place of magnetic flow meter. The
spool pieces shall match exactly the face-to-face dimensions of the flow meter. The number of
the spool and requirements is project specified.

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5.2

FLOW SWITCHES
Flow switches shall be of paddle or vane type with high quality snap acting hermitically sealed
double pole double throw (DPDT) switch with gold plated contacts rated for 5 Amps at 240V AC.
Flow switches shall be generally used for ON-OFF signal transmission.
Housing shall be dust and weather tight protected to IP-66 (min) and materials of wetted parts
shall be aluminium bronze alloy, Monel, 316L SS or similar as specified in the project data
sheets.
Electrical connection shall be M20 x 1.5 with weather proof cable glands to suit the connecting
cable.
Alternative types of flow switches with electronic technology may also be proposed by Contractor
and shall be subject to ADWEA/ENGINEER approval.

5.3

FLOW MONITORS
Flow monitors shall be of suitable insertion type sensor, mounted in steel piping using the weld
stub supplied with the flow monitor, the weld stub has a graduated scale to ensure that the stub
can be correctly positioned for mounting. The installation shall be according to the manufacturer
recommendation.
The weld stub shall be stainless steel 316L, for steel piping shall be A570, the housing shall be
aluminium, epoxy power coated, the sensor sleeve shall be 1.4435/316L with 1.4571/316T;
clamp ring.
The electrodes shall be of stainless steel 1.4435/316L.
Accuracy shall be not less than 2% at flow velocities >1m/s. Housing shall be dust and weather
tight protected to IP-65 (min.)
The flow monitor shall be generally used for ON-OFF signals transmission through the internal
relays; the analogue (4-20 mA) signal shall indicate the flow rate in the piping. The flow monitor
shall be of electromagnetic type.

5.4

ROTARY VANE TYPE FLOW METER

5.4.1.

GENERAL
The meters are to operate with potable water of maximum temperature of 50 Degrees Centigrade
and working pressure up to 16 bar, however, due to occasional surges the maximum pressure
may rise to 20 bar.

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5.4.2

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
The measuring mechanism of the meter shall be of helical vane (Woltmann Type) with the axis of
vane parallel to the axis of pipe. The measuring mechanism shall be removable from the meter
body with the body remaining mounted in the pipeline.
The counter (register) shall be dry, and sealed against ingress of water and dust, with
dehumidifying capsule to prevent condensation. The counter shall be provided with a flap (cover)
to protect against mechanical damage. It should be possible to rotate the counter against the
meter body into at least two different positions to facilitate read-out.
The measuring mechanism shall drive the counter by a magnetic coupling. Construction of this
magnetic drive should allow for ancillary equipment (e.g. pulser) to be sandwiched between body
and counter without stopping the flow or depressurizing the pipeline. The meter shall be pre
equipped for installation of a pulse transmitter or encoder at a later date.
The read-out unit shall comprise of one centre sweep pointer and at least seven (7) digits counter
with four (4) black figures (left hand set) and three (3) red figures (right hand set). Meters shall be
calibrated to read in cubic metres.
All wetted body parts shall be made of materials resistant to corrosion caused by water from flash
distillation desalination plant. The body shall be made of cast or ductile iron (spheroid graphite
iron, nodular iron) and the measuring mechanism of stainless steel and high-grade plastics.
The body of the meter shall be of robust construction with the ability to withstand rough handling,
and shall allow for free standing in horizontal position. The meter shall be adequately protected
against hostile environment i.e. relative humidity upto 100% with condensation, ambient
temperature upto 50 Degrees Centigrade, dust and sand, salt in air and with occasional flooding
by saline water. The body of the meter shall be externally coated with epoxy paint to 300 microns.
It shall be possible to install the meter in any position without detrimental effect upon the meter
performance.
Each flow meter shall be subject to pressure and leakage test of 1.5 times the nominal pressure
before leaving the manufacturers works.
Each meter shall be accompanied by a manufacturers test certificate.
The meter shall be provided with flanged end connections. The flanged connection shall be
drilled according to ISO 7005-2, PN 16 unless specified otherwise in the data sheets.
The flow meter shall have an accuracy better than (+2%), in compliance with the latest ISO
standards.

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5.4.3

PERFORMANCE
All definitions for flow shall apply as per ISO 4064/1 Clause 3.
Nominal flow rates should at least meet the requirements of ISO 4064/1 Table 2.
The accuracy of the meter and its meteorological characteristics should at least meet the
requirements of Class B, ISO 4064/1 Table 5. Preference will be given to the meters that present
better accuracy and better meteorological characteristics than those required by the standard.
Typical Type Test Certificates from internationally recognised meteorological institute shall be
provided by the Vendor.
Each meter shall have a manufacturers guarantee certificate giving date of manufacture,
specification, quality control approval (in accordance with ISO 9000) and a three (3) years
warranty from the date of supply.

5.5

CONSUMER WATER METER DEVICES

5.5.1.

GENERAL
The following is the general specification for advanced non-moving parts, static class C, state of
the art microprocessor controlled consumer potable water meter for the distribution companies
exclusively.
This shall cover meters of the following sizes:
1)

15 mm - 1.5 m3/hr.

2)

20 mm - 2.5 m3/hr.

3)

25 mm - 3.5 m3/hr.

4)

40 mm - 10 m3/hr.

The meters shall be designed and constructed for use with potable water and shall have
capability of allowing particles up to 2.5 mm in diameter to pass through. The meter ingress
protection degree shall be according to IP-68.
The flow measuring shall be based on ultrasonic, electromagnetic or fluidic oscillation technology.
The meters shall be powered by a built-in battery with minimum operating life of 10 years at the
rated environmental temperature.
The meter shall allow 100% overflow and designed for a PN16. The pressure loss shall be less
than 1 Bar (including the non return valve and the strainer).
The meter shall be tamperproof and not to read any measurements of air.

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BODY CONSTRUCTION
The meter body shall be compact, made from brass or other approved modern engineering
material. The material shall be approved by WRC-UK or equivalent internationally recognized
authority, a certificate of which shall be submitted for approval.
The water meter shall be supplied with high quality brass union type (cap and lining) tailpieces all
threaded on major pipe connections and are to be BSP.
The water meter shall be suitable for fixing in any orientation (vertical, horizontal or inclined)
without loss of accuracy.
A Non-return valve shall be fitted at the outlet end of the meter. Also a Strainer shall be fitted at
the inlet end of the meter for stopping particulars greater than 2.5 mm in diameter.
Active part of the meter shall be factory sealed. It shall not be possible to open the meter or
replace the battery without irreparable damage of the tamperproof seals.

5.5.3.

SERVICE CONDITIONS
All materials and electronic parts shall be designed in accordance with relative international
standards for use under the service conditions prevailing at the site. The service conditions shall
be considered as minimum design values.
Ambient Temperatures

: 60 C

Mean in the year

: 35 C

Minimum Temperature

: 0 C

Atmospheric conditions: humid, saline, corrosive.

5.5.4.

GENERAL DESIGN

5.5.4.1

MAIN FEATURES
Following are the minimum requirements for the meters. Manufacturer shall propose possible
advantages, additional features and better performance capability for any.

Microprocessor controlled, nonmoving parts measurement of potable water.

Metrology shall be based on either ultrasonic, Electromagnetic or Fluidic oscillation


technology.

Accuracy - Class 2 to OIML R49 (Class C to ISO 4064)

Working pressure 16 bar.

Digital data output for Remote reading applications.

Provided with Alphanumerical LCD for different readouts.

Volume measure shall be in cubic meter (m3) and flow rate in (m3/h).

Time stamped events logging.

Meter body shall be Brass to BS EN 12165 or BS EN 12263 or other advanced


engineering material subject to approval.

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5.5.4.2.

Battery powered with operating life not less than 10 years.

Ingress Protection IP-68 and tamperproof.

ALPHA NUMERICAL DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS


The meter shall have an alphanumerical liquid crystal display (LCD) for multi display purpose.
Digits of display shall be 7 mm minimum height, and be legible in normal daylight conditions from
a distance of two meters by an observer.
The meter display shall show but not limited to the following:
Flow rate in m3/h.
Accumulated volume m3.
Serial number of the meter
Reverse flow
Customer number
Battery condition
Tamper detection
Reverse flow
Meter condition (status check).

5.5.4.3.

LOCAL COMMUNICATION PORT/TERMINAL


The Meter shall have a port/terminal for local communication through optical head or induction
coupler or any other non contact means. This communication port/terminal shall be compliant to
IEC 61107 requirements.
Optical head/terminal will ensure connection with HHU (Hand Held Unit) or Laptop/PC. In this
regards, for optical head meters shall have a magnetic ring on the port so that optical head can
stands on it without affecting the proper operation of the meter.

5.5.4.4.

REMOTE COMMUNICATION
The Meter shall have Remote Communication facility through the provision of a cable and socket
and plug to connect to data retrieval device to monitor readings through an Automated Meter
Reading (AMR) system. Other methods of data transfer are also accepted subject to approval. An
open Protocol Architecture is to be provided for the AMR.
The meter shall be able to communicate at any time (with or without the need to add any other
component) on a remote basis all stored data through any of communication technologies (PLC,
RF, GSM, GPRS ...). End user shall specify the type of communication required per batch of
meters.
The meter shall be provided with a built-in event recorder for recording important events and
occurrences of not less than 99 time stamped events. These logs shall include such happenings
as leakage, law battery, malfunctioning, tampering, etc.

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5.5.5

NAMEPLATE
The nameplate shall be written on the meter in such a manner as to prevent removal.
Meter number shall also be stored in the non-volatile memory and shall be part of the data
available to AMR system. Each meter shall bear the following information on the nameplate:

The End User official LOGO (to be provided).

Manufacturer's name, year & country of manufacture.

Designation of type.

Property of Abu Dhabi Distribution Company o r Al Ain Distribution Company label.

Serial number (also in barcode format) the serial number shall be in the following
format XXOODOOOOOO
XX for the shorthand of meter brand name.
00 for the year of manufacture.
D for ADDC or AADC
000000 for a sequential serial number
Unit of measure ( m3 )

Direction of flow

Q3 value.

Maximum admissible pressure (map)

Maximum admissible temperature (mat)

Pressure loss (AP).

The Manufacturer shall submit the nameplate drawing for approval.

5.5.6

CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE
Each meter shall be accompanied by manufacturer's certificate, which has traceability to an
international laboratory that would be proposed by the manufacturer and approved by End user.
Each meter shall be attached with a calibration date stamp including the validity period. Meters
shall preferably have prescribed recertification (Validity) period not less than 10 years approved
by authorized body.

5.5.7

SOFTWARE AND MANUALS


Software for meter parameterisation and remote reading shall support all standard protocols and
inter connectable with other equipment. This shall be supplied by the meter manufacturer, along
with operation manual of the meter and the software. The manufacturer shall also provide training
on the use of software.
The meter reading software shall provide the data at the receiving end (PC) compatible with the
current major database software.
A detailed manual of the software and its functions shall be provided as a part of the tender.

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5.5.8

TEST

5.5.8.1.

METER TEST
Each meter shall be subject to routine tests in accordance with OLML R49 and shall be sealed. A
test certificate shall be submitted in hard and soft copies. The manufacturers seal shall be taken
as proof that the meter has been tested and conforms to the specification.

5.5.8.2.

TYPE TEST
Test certificates, duly approved by an independent authority of international repute as evidence of
successful completion of type tests described in OLML R49, shall be submitted as part of the
Tender.

5.5.8.3.

FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST


Within one month from the date of award of contract, the Supplier shall submit for approval a test
and inspection plan to be conducted at the factory. The costs of factory tests shall be borne by
the Contractor.
No approval of tests or inspection shall relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to complete the
supply according to the specifications.
A test reports, from fully computerised meter test bench system for carrying out acceptance tests
with error values and curves for each and every meter of the test sample, shall be provided.

5.5.9

TRAINING
The training is for metering technical staff. Manufacturer shall provide all training materials
required. The venue shall be selected by the end user
Training module shall comprise:
description of the meter
parameterisation
meter management / reading software
AMR communications set up
Accuracy check
fault diagnosis

5.5.10

DOCUMENTATION AND TECHNICAL MANUALS


The supplier shall submit the Operation and Maintenance instructions describing in English
Language the correct manner of operation and maintenance of the meters provided under this
Contract with special references to any recently developed features.
Documentation and technical manuals shall be submitted to end user two weeks before the
Completion of supply.
Documentation and user technical manual shall contain the following documentation:
Description of the operation of the meter
Instructions for meter configuration and maintenance
Complete circuit diagram
Component lay-out drawings

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5.5.11

PACKING
The meters shall be packed properly so that no damage is sustained due to transportation and
rough handling during shipment.
All cases shall bear at least the identification mark relating to the appropriate shipping
documents, the contents and total weight.
Each case or package shall contain a packing list in a waterproof envelope. All items shall be
clearly marked for easy identification against the packing list.
Packing list shall include meter serial numbers, and should be provided as both soft and hard
copies.
The identification mark shall consist of the following information in sequence and in frame
commensurate with the size of package:

(a)

Consignee:

A D D C /A A D C

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Contract n a m e :

Supply o f .........................................

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Contract N o .:

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Destination:

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Item No., if applicable, package number


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Description of contents :

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Net and gross weight, cubic


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5.5.12.

WARRANTY

5.5.12.1.

METER WARRANTY
The meters warranty period shall be 66 months (5 years in operation plus 6 month in storage)

5.5.12.2. BATTERY WARRANTY


The supplier shall guarantee the battery of the proposed meter for 10 years under specified
environment conditions and operation.

5.6

G.R.P. KIOSK
The GRP kiosk shall be fixed to a reinforced concrete base and be divided into two separate
water proof compartments. Each compartment shall have its own door, door handle and lock. It
shall be possible to gain access to either compartment without disturbing the other compartment.
One compartment shall house all cabling and instrumentation equipment, while the other
compartment shall house a sampling tap and sink mounted on an integral backboard.

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The inbuilt pressure transducer of the data logger shall be connected with the hose/impulse tube
that is tapped from the sampling line that feeds the sample tap, the line shall also have an
isolation valve. The signal cable from the dry side shall be connected to the data logger, the cable
entry shall be through the separation wall between the dry and wet side. The cable entry shall be
sealed using water resistant sealant.
The drain from the sink shall comprise a 20 mm OD HDPE pipe that shall pass through the
concrete base of the kiosk and terminate in a 0.05 m3 soakaway situated at least 1 m from the
kiosk. The soakaway shall comprise gravel wrapped in geotextile and be buried with a minimum
cover of 0.3 m.
The GRP material shall be from high quality grade of polyester resin reinforced with chopped
matt glass fibre with approved UV stabilized gel coat suitable for UAE climate conditions. The
kiosk walls shall be of GRP/12 mm ply board/GRP encapsulated construction. The doors shall
be GRP/12 mm ply board/GRP encapsulated construction. The ply board used shall be weather
and boil proof to BS 1203. The door shall be fitted with flat gasket to ensure insulation and
prevent water ingress into the kiosk. The GRP material shall have impact strength of 40 - 50
KJ/m2 to ISO 179-82 and mechanical strength of 80 MPA to ISO/R 527-E6.
The GRP kiosk construction shall be to a minimum of IP 65 with fire retardant to BS 476 - Part 7
Class 2. The Kiosk construction shall be such that a thermal insulation of 2.0 to 3.0 W/m2 oC is
achieved. The colour of the GRP kiosk shall be RAL (7032)
All the hardware such as hinges, hooks, nuts and bolts, door handle and lock shall be of stainless
steel grade 304, as shall be of the sampling tap, sink and integral backboard. Each lock shall
have two (2) keys.
The kiosk shall have small-toughened glass windows for meter readings and its orientation shall
be to the north to minimize direct sunlight.
The kiosk shall have 2 openings in each compartment, one high level and one low level to allow
for ventilation and drainage. Each shall be internally covered with a fine stainless steel grade 304
mesh. The openings shall be designed to prevent dust from entering inside the kiosk. The kiosk
shall have full rain canopy.
The kiosk shall be fitted out to house battery powered flow transmitter with external battery. The
kiosk shall be with set of MCBs rack as required with 20% spares and terminal block rack as
required with 20% spare. The kiosk shall also house space for the future equipment as shown in
the Tender Drawing.
All cables entering the kiosk shall be armoured and installed using suitable glands. Earthing shall
be provided for all equipments to be installed in the GRP kiosk. Aluminium back plates for
mounting the instruments shall be provided.

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The Contractor, while planning for the equipment layout, shall guarantee the following: 1. Provide adequate space for ease of maintenance and proper heat dissipation/
ventilation.
2. Wire trunking shall be neatly laid in a way not to cross over the equipment and shall be
as far as possible to the edge side of the kiosk. All trunking shall be totally covered.
3. Kiosks shall have earth bar.

5.7

BATTERY POWERED ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOW METER

5.7.1.

GENERAL
The meters shall be used for the sector/Bulk consumer measuring requirement for distribution
companies exclusively.
The water meter shall comprise a flow sensor and a transmitter unit. The flow sensor and the
transmitter shall be supplied either as an integral unit or shall be remotely mounted from the flow
sensor, subject to ADWEA/ENGINEER approval unless otherwise specified in the Instrument
Datasheet.
The water meter shall be of the electromagnetic type utilizing pulsed d.c. excitation and shall be
microprocessor based.
The water meter dimensions shall be in metric units. Each water meter shall be calibrated at the
factory at a minimum of 3 points between the minimum and permanent flow rates as defined by
OIML R-49. A factory calibration certificate shall be provided with each meter.

5.7.2.

FLOW SENSOR
The flow sensor tube shall be manufactured from AISI 304, AISI 316 stainless steel or Die cast
Aluminium metering with a non-conductive liner. The liner material shall be abrasive resistant and
approved for potable water use by WRC-UK or equivalent internationally recognized authority.
There shall be 2 nos. measuring electrodes. Unless the manufacturer can demonstrate that they
are not required, there shall be electrodes or rings which shall ensure potential equalization
between the sensor and the fluid and proper grounding of the installation. The electrode or ring
material shall be SS 316L or Hastelloy.
Water meters shall have an Empty Pipe Detection (EPD) facility.
The end connections of the flow tube shall be flanged to ISO 7005-2 PN10/PN16/PN25 as
indicated in the data sheet to suit project piping specifications. The flange material shall be of
stainless steel or carbon steel with either a epoxy or zinc / aluminium coating.

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The input impedance shall be 1014 ohms or greater so that electrode fouling does not affect
signal and electrode seal integrity. The sensor data shall be stored in a built-in EPROM module.
The flow sensor shall be provided with robust powder coated housing, certified to IP-68 of IEC
60529. The manufacturer shall provide necessary type test certificates for the enclosure.
It shall be possible to validate the instrument parameters on site without removal of the sensor for
ease of fault diagnosis and maintenance.
The electrical connections for cable entry for sensors with remote transmitters shall be M20 x 1.5
with appropriate cable glands.
A minimum of ten (10) metres of interconnecting cable between sensor and the remote
transmitter unit shall be included in the scope of supply of the Bidder. The interconnecting special
cable shall be supplied from the manufacturer of the water meter and the length shall be as
specified in the project data sheets.

5.7.3.

TRANSMITTER UNIT
The transmitter unit shall be either integral with the flow sensor or remotely mounted to suit the
application requirements as indicated in the project data sheet.
The transmitter unit shall be microprocessor based, of modular design and shall be easily
configurable through integral keypads or through suitable handheld terminal with modern
interface method. The transmitter shall be provided with Alpha-numerical illuminated display for
rate of flow and totalized flow indication. Should only one value be able to be displayed at a time
the unit shall have a key for scrolling through the information. The data storage shall be on
EEPROM to preserve data on power failure without battery backup. The unit shall have high
electromagnetic compatibility according to IEC 801A/DE.
The transmitter shall be housed in a robust steel or die-cast aluminium enclosure with IP68
protection, though IP67 protection shall be acceptable for the remote type of units housed in a
cubicle above ground. The unit shall be shock and vibration resistant.
The transmitter shall power the flow sensor with low frequency D.C. excitation to provide
enhanced zero stability.
The unit shall be powered by an external field replaceable battery with a minimum of 5 years
battery life based on 50 ms sampling period and 15 second sampling frequency at ambient
temperatures of up to 50C. The sample period and frequency shall be fully programmable such
that they can be easily configured by the operator. The shelf life of the battery must be at least 10
years at a ambient temperatures of up to 30C.
The water meter shall incorporate a battery management system that shall provide to information
on the current status of the battery. The system shall provide a battery replacement window of at
least 12 months to ensure that there is no interruption to flow measurement.

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If specifically called for in the project data sheet an external powered meter with battery back up
can also be supplied. The water meter shall be able to operate on D.C. power supply in the range
of 12V to 48 V DC with a back up battery that can power the meter for a period of at least 12
months in the event of power outages.
All inputs and outputs shall be galvanically isolated from the power supply, the measuring circuit
and each other.
The outputs shall be available and configurable by the user. They shall comprise 2

pulse

outputs, one of which shall be configurable as an alarm output, together with a communication
port for meter configuration and data download.
The transmitter unit shall be provided with sockets or cable glands of size M20 x 1.5 for power
supply and signal cables.
The accuracy of the meter shall comply with the requirements of OIML R49, accuracy class 1,
with a low flow rate (Q1) which shall equate to a flow velocity in the meter of not higher than 0.1
m/s. The completed data sheet and supporting documentation shall clearly list the accuracy class
and minimum flow rate (Q1) for each size of meter. The performance shall be certified by an
independent international certification agency and the measurement shall be insensitive to
entrained solid particles.
The transmitter shall be suitable for operation in an ambient temperature range of 0 to 60 C.

5.7.4

WATER METER DIAGNOSTICS AND VALIDATION


The unit shall be provided with extensive diagnostics for operational security with resulting error
messages enunciated at the alarm output.
The operator shall be able to monitor and validate the meter parameters using either an external
field test unit or through integral software and hardware. The process shall verify the condition
and status of the major system components.
It shall be possible to connect an external unit to the transmitter through an integrated infrared
communication interface ports and download all the relevant data.
If a portable field test unit is required it shall be supplied complete with carrying case and all
ancillaries necessary to perform the full range of tests. The unit shall be provided with its own
power supply with re-chargeable batteries and a charger unit.

5.7.5

SPOOL PIECES
For maintenance purposes spool pieces shall be provided of the same pipeline material with a
suitable coating and lining, each suitable for inserting into the water main in place of magnetic
water meter. The spool pieces shall match exactly the face-to-face dimensions of the water
meter. The number of the spool pieces of different sizes shall be project specific.

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5.8

DATA LOGGER

5.8.1

GENERAL
The data logger shall be of compact, rugged, outdoor, battery operated and GSM enabled
capable of operating continuously in harsh environmental conditions.
The Data logger will be able to log and record the flow signals, pressure and Alarms and to
transmit such data using GSM communication.
The data logger shall have the capability to operate with long life battery for at least 5 years

5.8.2

CODES AND STANDARDS


The vendor shall adhere to the codes and standards as applicable from Institutions and
organisations listed below. Equivalent International Standards are applicable. Vendor shall
adhere to the latest editions of all other codes and standards of this organisation, as they may
apply.
IEC 60654

Operating conditions for Industrial Process measurement and Control Equipment.


Part 1: Temperature, humidity and barometric pressure
Part 2: Mechanical Influence
Part 3: Corrosive and Erosive Influences

5.8.3

IEC 60529

Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)

IEC 60625

Interface systems for programmable measuring Instruments

CE

European Directives on Electromagnetic Compatibility

BS 5515,

Section 2 Code of Practice for Documentation of computer based systems

INPUTS
The data logger shall be supplied as a standard with at least three inputs, including minimum one
channel for the flow consumption and one for alarm and the inbuilt pressure sensor.
The data logger input circuitry shall be capable of accepting flow signals, open collector signals
from electronic meters.

The data logger shall also be able to accept switch closures or logic

pulses.

5.8.4.

SAMPLING RATE
The data logger shall have fast sampling rate. Sampling rate settings shall be configured different
for different channels. The sampling rate of the data logger shall be at least 1 second.
The logging interval of the data logger shall be configurable from 1 second to 15 minutes

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MEMORY
The memory of the data logger shall be non-volatile or battery backed so that data is not lost as a
result of main battery replacement. The memory capacity shall be expandable.
The memory of the data logger shall be sufficient for storing approximately two months of data
recorded at a 15-minute interval from one channel also considering the Alarm and event that
could occur.

5.8.6.

ALARMS
The data logger shall include real time features such as monitors and alarms. In addition to
sending data at a selected frequency and time, the data logger shall be able to transmit
information if alarm condition occurs.
The data logger will transmit the alarm which are configurable, the following but not limited, alarm
shall available
Low Battery Alarm for Battery powered Flow meter
Low Battery Alarm for Data logger
Low and High Flow
Low and High Pressure
Forward/Reverse Flow status

5.8.7.

INTERNAL CLOCK
The data logger shall contain 24-hour real time clock with date facility. The accuracy of the data
logger internal clock shall be better than one minute at all times. This can be achieved by the
electronics of the data logger or by synchronising its clock using the GSM network

5.8.8.

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
The data logger shall feature the facility for a number of specific information and project
requirement to be programmed. The data logger shall be able to record flow/consumption profile
using pulse count recording.
Project specific information to be programmed into the logger shall include but not limited to:

Project phase:

Project and Data centre detail.

Scale factors and offsets for each input

Units and formats for measurements

Channels and memory to be allocated for each channel

Alarm and event configuration

Frequency of data transmission

Frequency of data logging

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5.8.9.

BATTERY
The data logger shall have internal battery and the battery shall be field replaceable in a
workshop without having to be returned to the manufacturer.
The unit shall be powered by field replaceable internal battery with a minimum of 5 years battery
life at a 15 minute logging interval and transmission of data once daily at ambient temperatures of
up to 50C. The shelf life of the battery must be at least 10 years at an ambient temperature of up
to 30C.
If specifically called in the project specification, mains powered data logger can also be supplied.
The shelf life of the back up battery must be at least 10 years at an ambient temperature of up to
30C.

5.8.10.

GSM
The data logger shall have the GSM communication facility. The GSM modem shall be internal
and the GSM antenna shall be integral to the data logger. If required, the unit shall also have the
option to connect to an external antenna.
The data logger shall incorporate a GSM modem for the purpose of transmitting and receiving
data to and from the network. The GSM modem shall be capable of transmitting and receiving
instructions from a central data server using the short message services (SMS) or general packet
radio service (GPRS)
The GSM modem shall be capable of operating at frequencies of 900 MHZ and 1800 MHZ and
compatible with the GSM service providers in United Arab Emirate (ETISALAT and DU)
The data logger shall permit the replacement of the SIM card by the user. It shall support all
current forms of SIM cards in common use by GSM operators in United Arab Emirate (ETISALAT
and DU)
The data logger can be programmed to initiate data transmission hourly, daily, or weekly at a
user-selected time. In the event that the networks reject the SMS or GPRS connection, the data
logger will proceed through a retry algorithm.

5.8.11.

COMMUNICATION PORT
The data from the data logger shall be retrieved by download data via an RS 232 or with a
Universal Serial Bus or with an Ethernet link to a Laptop PC, PDA or any other link.

5.8.12.

HAND HELD DEVICE


Portable Hand held data collection unit shall be provided for downloading the data from the data
logger and download it to the PC/Laptop available in the data centre.
The data collection unit shall be supplied with power supply with recharchable batteries and
integral charger. The unit shall also have the required communication port and cable with
connector (USB / Infrared / serial port) compatible with the data logger and the central data
centre system.

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5.8.13.

CONFIGURATION DEVICE
Portable Hand held programming unit shall be provided for configuration and settings of input
output channels, configuring alarm and event. The data collection unit shall be supplied with
power supply with researchable batteries and integral charger.

5.8.14.

SOFTWARE
The data loggers shall be able to communicate with PC to store and analysis data.
The data logger analysis software shall be provided free of cost and should provide trending
facility and report generating facility. Retrieved data from the data loggers shall be translated to
Microsoft Excel schedule and graph showing recorded data time and date.

5.8.15.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The data loggers shall be of compact, rugged, outdoor and battery operated instrument capable
of operating continuously in harsh environmental conditions.
The data logger shall be completely waterproof, sealed and pressure tested (IP 68) and battery
powered and requires no maintenance for at least five years.
The SIM card should be field replaceable.
The data logger shall be able to attach to a panel or bolt onto a chasis or rack mounted and fit
inside enclosures. All the fitting and mounting accessories shall be provided with the set.
The data logger shall be able to withstand an ambient temperature of 0C to 60C.

6.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

6.1

PRESSURE GAUGES

6.1.1.

GENERAL
The gauges shall be circular dial industrial type and of the safety pattern design.
The pressure gauges shall be of 'BOURDON TUBE type with concentric scale in accordance
with BS 1780 and additional requirements specified below.

6.1.2.

CASE
The gauges shall be suitable for direct mounting.
The nominal size shall be 150 mm.
The range shall be as per data sheet. While selecting the maximum range it should be ensured
that the normal operating pressure is at approximately 60% of the range.

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The case material including blow-out plate shall be stainless steel. A full blow-out device shall be
fitted to the back of the pressure gauge case, to prevent the pressure in the gauge from
exceeding 0.3 bar g (30KPa) in case of tube rupture.
The blow-out back plate shall be provided with a flexible compensation facility and sealing ring,
both made of a hydrocarbon resistant synthetic rubber.
The window shall be of shatterproof glass.
The case shall be suitable for liquid filling according to IEC-60529, IP-65 protection.
The case shall be glycerine (glycerol) filled if the pressure gauge installation is susceptible to
vibration.

6.1.3

PRESSURE SENSING ELEMENT


The pressure sensing element shall be of minimum AISI 316 SS Bourdon tube welded to AISI
316 shank and tube end piece. Both welds shall be full argon-arc welds (TIG wildings) and shall
be made with the use of AISI consumables. The Bourdon tube shall be placed at least 7 mm
inside the shank.

6.1.4

CONNECTION
The gauges shall have a bottom connection as specified. Connection size shall preferably be 1/2
inch NPT (M).

6.1.5.

POINTER MOVEMENT
The movement shall be of corrosion and wear-resisting material e.g. stainless steel.

6.1.6.

POINTER AND DIAL


A stainless steel flexible pointer stop on the dial shall be provided.

6.1.7.

SAFETY FACTOR
Pressure containing parts shall be designed with a safety factor of 4 to 1.

6.1.8.

ACCURACY
Accuracy of the gauge shall be better than +1 % of f.s.d.

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ACCESSORIES
Each gauge shall be supplied with a gauge cock and a sample cock which shall be fitted between
the gauge and the discharge pipe according to the approved primary connection diagram. Also a
pulsation damper / snubbers shall be supplied with each gauge if mounted in highly pulsating
process.

6.2

PRESSURE SWITCHES
The pressure-sensing element may be of the Bourbon tube, spiral, helical, bellows or diaphragm
type, depending upon the application requirements. The pressure sensing element shall be of
AISI 316 SS. Pressure switches shall withstand the maximum pressure of the system to which it
is connected. In addition, over range protection, (at least 1.3 times the maximum scale reading),
shall be included for all instruments. Gauge protectors shall be included wherever required to
withstand maximum surge pressure. The Vendor shall indicate the proof pressure for the quoted
model in his offer.
Set point for pressure switches shall be adjustable throughout the operating range.
Pressure switches shall have V2" NPT (F) process connection.
Pressure switches generally be used for "ON-OFF" applications with an adjustable set point and
a differential gap with a reference or calibrated scale. The switch type shall be snap action DPDT,
rated for 5 amps at 240V AC or 1 amp at 30V d.c. The switch shall also be hermetically sealed
with gold plated contacts. Degree of protection shall be NEMA type 4X, IP-65 or better.

6.3

PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
Pressure transmitters shall be of the direct sensing type with the sensing element as per
manufacturer's standard. The diaphragm shall be hermetically welded to the measuring element
assembly, which shall be suitable for the operating temperature limits of 0 to 60 C unless
otherwise specified.
The transmitter shall be of a smart type with modular design and capacitive sensor. The
measuring element shall be able to withstand a temporary/permanent overpressure to at least
33% of the specified range limits without calibration shift.
All wetted parts and the diaphragm shall be compatible with the process fluid and shall be of
minimum AISI 316 or ceramic. The measuring assembly fill fluid shall be silicon oil, unless
otherwise specified and non-toxic certificate shall be provided for filling fluid. Alternatively dry
capacitance sensor shall also be acceptable.
PTTE gaskets shall be applied as a standard, unless otherwise specified. The bolts and nuts
shall be high tensile stainless steel ASTM A564 - T630 - H1150 unless otherwise specified.
The transmitter enclosure class shall be according to IP-67 of IEC 60529, as a minimum.

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The process connection shall be V2" NPT (M) and the electrical signal cable entry connection
shall be M20 x 1.5 metric, unless otherwise specified in the data sheet. Unused electrical
connections shall be plugged off with a recessed head screw in compliance with the specified
electrical safety requirements. The screw material shall be of stainless steel for stainless steel
enclosures. The signal cable termination points shall of the screw type.
The transmitter output signal shall be 4-20 mA with hart protocol as specified in the data sheets.
The transmitter power supply voltage shall be 24 VDC, for two-wire transmission system with a
minimum power supply voltage of 12.5 VDC.
The transmitter electronics shall be microprocessor based. Printed circuit board(s) should be of
replaceable modular construction, shall be hermetically sealed or protected by a corrosionresistant coating (tropicalized) and vibration-free supported in case of plug-in type circuit boards.
Signal wiring terminals and electronics shall be housed in separate compartments, so that the
electronics remained sealed during electrical connection of the transmitter to the signal cable.
The electronics system shall be provided with a reverse polarity protection circuit.
Zero and span shall be non-interacting, easily and continuously accessible. The external
adjustment(s) should be provided with an environmental protection cover. It shall be possible to
calibrate the transmitter locally through dedicated push buttons for zero and span with digital
accuracy.
The transmitter shall be provided with integral digital indicator with scale identical to the calibrated
range as indicated in the instrument data sheet.
The performance of the transmitter shall be as follows:
The transmitter accuracy including combined effect of linearity, hysteresis and repeatability
shall be equal to or better than 0.1% of calibrated span.
The dead band shall be equal to or better than 0.05% of span.
Stability (not including temperature or pressure effect) shall be better than 0.1% of the
minimum span per 30 days or 0.2% of URL for one year.
The total dynamic effect of the temperature including span and zero error:
At maximum span - equal or less than

1.5% of the span

At minimum span - equal or less than

4.5% of the span, unless otherwise specified.

The total effect of the radio frequency interference's shall be equal or less than 0.1% of the output
span, with the transmitter enclosure cover in place. The transmitter shall be provided with
EMI/RFI integral transient protection also when the cover has been removed. The protection level
shall be as per NAMUR recommendations and EMC directive compliance.

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ACCESSORIES
One no. of hand held portable configurator shall be included in the scope of supply of the vendor
as an optional item if specified.

7.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

7.1

LEVEL GAUGES
Local level gauges for the surge vessels and reservoirs shall be of the direct reading magnetic
type where a permanent magnet mounted in a float drives a series of flaps. A small permanent
magnet shall be attached to each flap to ensure that the flaps remain in a given position even
when severe vibration occurs. The float shall be concentric magnetic design with unsupported
sections to provide a strong and uniform magnetic field. The external mounted float guiding tube /
chamber shall be of 304 SS and the float shall be AISI 316 SS. The housing of the flaps shall be
dust and watertight. A graduated scale made of stainless steel with 1 cm division shall be fixed
adjacent to the float guiding tube/chamber.
Only one (1) level gauge shall preferably be used on a vessel. If, however, two (2) or more level
gauges are required, they shall be installed in such a way that the visible lengths overlap by at
least 100 mm.
The level gauges can be fitted with field adjustable snap acting micro switches for high and low
level alarms. The alarm contacts shall be gold plated and rated for 5 amps at 240 V AC. The
switch enclosure shall be weather proof to NEMA-4 or IP-65. Electrical connections shall be M20
x 1.5 with cable glands.

7.2

LEVEL SWITCHES
Level switches shall be Ultrasonic type, float or displacer operated and shall have high quality
snap-acting double pole double throw micro switch type.
Level switches shall be of packless construction; there shall be minimum moving parts in the
liquid. The float and sleeve shall be made of 316 SS and mounted inside a flanged external cage
/ float chamber. The float chamber shall be provided with side / side flanged connection of size 2
inch ANSI 150 lbs RF.
Alternatively horizontal float type magnetic switches will be considered according to the service
conditions.
Housings shall be weatherproof to IP-67. Body materials shall be aluminium bronze alloy. Wetted
parts shall be 316 SS / Monel or similar approved.
The switching element shall be hermetically sealed snap acting micro switch rated for 5 amps at
240 V AC with gold plated contacts. Each switch shall be provided with DPDT contact
arrangements. The switch enclosure shall be weather proof to IP-67 of IEC 60529. Cable entry
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7.3

LEVEL TRANSMITTER - ULTRASONIC TYPE


The level sensor shall operate on the Ultrasonic principle. The unit shall comprise of a sensor and
a field mounted Transmitter unit, interconnecting cable and accessories such as sensor flanges,
mounting frame, alignment unit and protective cover as required for a complete installation.

7.3.1

SENSOR
The sensor shall be suitable for a measuring range as per the process data sheet.
The probe shall be provided with a built-in temperature sensor for the compensation of sound
velocity.
The sensor shall be flange mounted on top of the storage tank and supplied with a mounting
flange or threaded. For easy mounting and accurate positioning of the sensor an alignment unit
shall also be supplied, if required by the application (i.e. when process connection is threaded).
The sensor housing shall be of polypropylene (PP) and shall be certified to IP-68 enclosure class.
The sensor shall operate satisfactorily under ambient and operating temperature limits of 0 C to
60 C, a relative humidity of 0 to 100% RH. and maximum operating pressure of 2 Bars
(absolute).
The following accessories shall be supplied with the sensor unit:i.
ii.

All weather Protective Cover


Interconnecting cable between the censor and transmitter, (as required by the application).
The cable shall be supplied from the manufacturer of the instrument.

7.3.2

TRANSMITTER
The transmitter unit shall be of single channel version suitable for field mounting compatible with
the Ultrasonic Level Sensor on the storage tanks.
The unit shall be microprocessor based and of modular construction. The operation shall be
based on intelligent software using fuzzy logic for echo analysis and rejection of sporadic
reflections, interference echoes and multiple reflections.
The transmitter enclosure shall be certified to IP-67 of IEC-60529.
The unit shall be provided with a keypad on the front panel to be used for configuration purposes
together with an illuminated LCD display and bar graph segment display for level in steps of 10%
or better.
Configurations shall be carried out by the use of standard operating matrix and the time required
for starting minimized by the use of pre-set operating parameter values. Data storage shall be in
EEPROM non-volatile memory to avoid requirement of battery back up. A keypad locking facility
to prevent unauthorised access to program changes shall be provided.

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The unit shall be suitable for operation in a temperature range of 0 to 60 C with 95% average
RH.
The transmitter shall provide a 4-20 mA analogue signal output, linearly proportional to the level
in the tank, and three (3) independent SPDT relay outputs, each with one potential free change
over contact. The output shall be programmable through the keypad and the input, outputs and
power supply shall be electrically isolated from one another. One fault alarm contact shall also be
provided with LED indication.
The unit shall operate on a power supply of 24 V DC or 240 V AC.
The measuring uncertainty shall be within 0.2% for maximum measuring span.
A 2 inch mounting post of galvanized steel along with mounting screws and nuts and an
aluminium all-weather cover for the protective housing shall be supplied with each transmitter.

7.4
7.4.1

LEVEL TRANSMITTER - HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TYPE


GENERAL
The transmitter shall comprise a hydrostatic pressure sensor suitable either for mounting on a
flanged connection located in the water reservoir or for insertion through a borehole into water
well by means of a connecting cable. This specification is based on the latter application, which
requires the most stringent features. The flanged type shall generally follow the same
specification except for the enclosure class that may be relaxed to IP-67.

7.4.2

DESIGN FEATURES
The hydrostatic pressure sensor shall comprise a measuring cell mounted in a stainless steel
probe tube fitted with a stainless steel diaphragm. The diaphragm shall be protected by a fine
mesh metal grid and a protective cover. The probe tube shall be filled with silicon oil which shall
transmit the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid column to deflect a silicon diaphragm with a thin
film strain gauge. CONTRACTOR shall provide non-toxic certificate for the filling fluid. Variations
in pressure on the surface of the liquid shall be compensated by an air tube passing through the
connecting cable to the other side of the silicon diaphragm. The transducer should have an over
pressure rating of at least 4 times nominal pressure. A durable conical cable sealing shall be
fitted on the probe tube with a moisture barrier on the pressure compensation line for long term
stability. In case of failure the sensing module shall be replaceable.

7.4.3

MATERIALS
Sensor Tube

AISI 316L Stainless Steel

(ii)

Diaphragm

AISI 304 Stainless Steel

(iii)

Gasket

Viton

(iv)

Cable

Polyethylene insulated and bound with steel webbing

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MOUNTING
The probe and cable shall be mounted by galvanised steel pressed clamps cable holder including
connection box or a housing with a 1.5 inch (nominal) threaded connection. The diameter of the
sensor shall be less than 30 mm to facilitate easy insertion and withdrawal from the guide tube.

7.4.5

ENCLOSURE CLASS
The cable probe shall be certified for IP-68 and housing/connection box to a mini, of IP-65.
The probe shall be suitable for operation up to a process temperature of 60 C.

7.4.6

ELECTRONIC MODULE

The electronics shall be microprocessor based and completely potted with compound to protect
them from moisture damage. The unit shall provide a 4-20mA two wire signal output linearly
proportional to level change. The 24V DC power supply shall be provided by the connected RTU
of the system SCADA. The change in output shall be insignificant for terminal voltage variations
from 12 to 30 V DC and for a load resistance of 0 to 800 ohms. The sensor shall be provided with
integral over-voltage protection of at least 10 kV to prevent short transient voltage peaks from
damaging the electronics unit. The unit shall have an electromagnetic compatibility of 10 V/m.
Zero and span adjustment shall be possible digitally through push buttons on the enclosure.

7.4.7

MEASURING RANGE
The unit shall have a measuring range as specified in the data sheet.

7.4.8

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Accuracy

0.25% of full scale (sum total of linearity,


(hysteresis and repeatability).

Repeatability

0.1% of full scale

Hysteresis

0.1% of full scale

Minimum Overpressure resistance :

7.4.9

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INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
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TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS

8.1

TEMPERATURE GAUGES
The gauges shall be circular dial industrial type.
The Temperature Gauge shall be Gas filled system as per SAMA Class lll-B or V-B. The system
shall comprise of a bulb, a Bourdon tube/capsule/bellows/bimetallic and a capillary tube.

8.1.2

8.1.3

CASE
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The gauges shall be suitable for direct mounting.

The nominal size shall be 150 mm.

The case material shall be of stainless steel.

The window shall be of shatterproof glass.

The degree of protection for the gauge enclosure shall be IP-65 according to EN 60529.

TEMPERATURE SENSING ELEMENT


The temperature sensing element and stem shall be of minimum AISI 316 SS. The case and the
Bezel ring shall be of AISI 304 SS.
The capillary shall be armoured and of Stainless Steel. Capillary length shall be to suit the
application requirements.
Both case and capillary compensation shall be provided to self adjust for changes in temperature
either on the case or on the capillary.

8.1.4

CONNECTION
The gauge with capillary extension shall be provided with a sliding male connection 1/2 inch NPT
for insertion into a flanged thermo well.

8.1.5

POINTER MOVEMENT
The movement shall be of corrosion and wear-resisting material e.g. stainless steel.

8.1.6

POINTER AND DIAL


An adjustable micrometer pointer balanced and black painted shall be provided.
A stainless steel flexible pointer stop on the dial shall be provided.

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8.1.6

SAFETY FACTOR
Pressure containing parts shall be designed with a safety factor of 4 to 1.

8.1.7

ACCURACY
The filled system gauge shall have an accuracy of +1% of F.S.D. The response time shall be
within 2 to 8 seconds.

8.1.8

MOUNTING
The gauge shall be suitable for surface mounting by means of a back flange. All mounting
accessories shall be included in the scope of supply of the CONTRACTOR.

8.1.9

ACCESSORIES
Flanged thermowell drilled from bar stock and of AISI 316 SS shall be supplied if specified.
Process connection shall be 1 inch 150 lbs ANSI RF flanged unless otherwise specified on the
data sheet. Thermowell test pressure shall be 100 bar(g).

8.2

TEMPERATURE SWITCHES
The temperature switches shall comprise of a gauge with switching contacts. The Temperature
Gauge shall preferably be a Gas filled system as per SAMA V-B. The system shall comprise of a
bulb, a Bourdon tube/capsule/bellows and a capillary tube. Bimetallic thermometers with contacts
are also acceptable, depending on the application requirements.The gauges shall be suitable for
direct mounting. The nominal size shall be 150 mm. The window shall be of shatterproof
glass.The case material shall be of stainless steel.
The temperature sensing element and stem shall be of minimum AISI 316 SS. The case and the
Bezel ring shall be of AISI 304 SS. The expansion device (i.e. Bourdon / Spiral etc.) shall be of
316 SS with movement in 304 SS.The degree of protection for the enclosure shall be IP-65
according to IEC 60529.The set point for temperature switching shall be adjustable throughout
the operating range. Temperature switches shall have V-i NPT (F) port. The temperature switch
shall be provided with gold plated DPDT contacts rated for 5 amps at 240 V AC or 1 amps at 30
V DC. The capillary (if required) shall be armoured and of Stainless Steel. Capillary length shall
be to suit the application requirements. Both case and capillary compensation shall be provided
to self adjust for changes in ambient temperature either on the case or on the capillary. The
gauge with capillary extension shall be provided with a sliding male connection 1/4 inch NPT for
insertion into a flanged thermowell.

8.2.1

POINTER AND DIAL


An adjustable micrometer pointer balanced and black painted shall be provided.
A stainless steel flexible pointer stop on the dial shall be provided.

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SAFETY FACTOR
Pressure containing parts shall be designed with a safety factor of 4 to 1.

8.2.3

ACCURACY
The filled system gauge shall have an accuracy of + 1% of F.S.D. The response time shall be
within 2 to 8 seconds. The switching accuracy shall be within 0.8% of measuring range with
hysteresis within 1% of measuring range.

8.2.4

MOUNTING
The gauge with rigid stem shall be suitable for direct mounting on the thermowell. The gauge with
capillary shall be suitable for surface mounting by means of a back flange. All mounting
accessories shall be included in the scope of supply of the bidder.

8.2.5

ACCESSORIES
Flanged thermowell drilled from bar stock and of AISI 316 SS shall be supplied.
Process connection shall be 2 inch 150 lbs. ANSI RF flanged unless otherwise specified in the
data sheets. Thermowell test pressure shall be 100 bar(g).

8.3

TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
The temperature transmitter shall comprise of a RTD sensing element in a thermowell with a
head mounted transmitter unit.

8.3.1

PLATINUM RESISTANCE THERMOMETER (RTD) ELEMENTS

8.3.1.1

GENERAL
This specification covers sheathed platinum resistance elements for temperature measurements.

8.3.1.2

REQUIREMENTS
Resistance thermometer shall consist of an outer metal sheath, containing a sensing element of
annealed platinum resistance wire. The resistance and connecting wires shall be electrically
insulated from the outer sheath by compacted magnesium oxide or suitable alternative
compatible with the RTD operating temperature. The sheath end closure by seal welding shall be
impervious to gases and liquids. Cracks, holes or defects penetrating the wall shall not be
permitted. The tip shape is optional, rounded, flat or conical, the other end shall be hermetically
sealed, suitable for an operating temperature of minimum 60 C, to prevent the ingress of
moisture. The sealed end of the element shall be provided with flange in accordance with DIN
43734 or as specified in the data sheets, for terminal block and/or transmitter mounting and
spring loaded screws for adjustment. A positive means of preventing strain on the connecting
wires emerging from the sheath material shall be provided. Terminals shall be suitable for solid
wires or wire pins of maximum 1.2 mm diameter.

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RTD elements shall be offered in 3-wire duplex configuration. For 3-wire configuration the lead
wire terminals shall be color coded red, red, and white.

8.3.1.3

DIMENSIONS
The sheath shall have a nominal outside diameter of 6 mm 0.1 mm.

8.3.1.4

MATERIALS
Sensing element shall be annealed platinum, sheath shall be austenitic stainless steel or high
nickel alloy tubing, grade determined subject to the limit of the operating temperatures.
Insulating material within the sheath shall be compatible with the

platinum

resistance

thermometer operating temperature. Hermetically sealing compound shall be compatible with the
environmental conditions specified in the purchase order. Connecting wire joining materials shall
withstand the RTD maximum operating temperature.

8.3.1.4

PERFORMANCE
The platinum resistance thermometer performance shall be in accordance with the requirements
of IEC 60751, Pt 100 elements, having a resistance of 100 ohms at 0 C. with a fundamental
interval of 38.5 Ohms to 100C.
The resistance tolerance shall comply with Class A according to IEC 60751, where Class A
tolerance (C) is 0.15 + 0.002 [t].
[t] = modulus of temperature in degrees Celsius without regard to sign.
The insulation resistance of the compacted ceramic material shall have a minimum resistance of
100 MD at ambient temperature (15-35 C) and a relative humidity of minimum 80%, with an
applied 10 to 100V DC voltage in accordance with IEC 60751. Any decrease in insulation
resistance at elevated temperatures shall be in accordance with IEC 60751.

8.3.1.5

THERMOWELLS
The RTD elements shall be supplied with thermowells of 316 SS. The thermowells shall be drilled
from barstock. Insertion length shall be to suit the application requirements. Thermowell Test
Pressure shall be 100 bar(g).

8.3.1.6

TRANSMITTER
The transmitter shall be of a smart type with modular design and compatible with 3-wire RTD
sensor. The transmitter shall be attached directly to the sensor assembly.
The transmitter cover material shall be of low copper aluminium. Enclosure class shall be
according to IP-67 (NEMA 4X) of IEC 60529, as a minimum.

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The electrical signal cable entry connection shall be M20 x 1.5 metric, unless otherwise specified
in the data sheet. Unused electrical connections shall be plugged off with a recessed head screw
in compliance with the specified electrical safety requirements. The screw material shall be of
stainless steel for stainless steel enclosures. The signal cable termination points shall of the
screw type.
The transmitter output signal shall be 4-20 mA with hart protocol. The transmitter power supply
voltage shall be 24 VDC, for two-wire transmission system with a minimum power supply voltage
of 12.5VDC.
The transmitter electronics shall be microprocessor based. Printed circuit board(s) should be of
replaceable modular construction, shall be hermetically sealed or protected by a corrosionresistant coating (tropicalized) and vibration-free supported in case of plug-in type circuit boards.
Signal wiring terminals and electronics shall be housed in separate compartments, so that the
electronics remained sealed during electrical connection of the transmitter to the signal cable.
The electronics system shall be provided with a reverse polarity protection circuit.
Zero and span shall be non-interacting, easily and continuously accessible. The external
adjustment(s) should be provided with an environmental protection cover.
The transmitter shall be provided with integral digital indicator with scale identical to the calibrated
range as indicated in the instrument data sheet.
The performance of the transmitter shall be as follows:
The transmitter accuracy including combined effect of linearity, hysteresis and repeatability
shall be equal to or better than 0.1 C.
The dead band shall be equal to or better than 0.05% of span.
Stability (not including temperature or pressure effect) shall be better than 0.1% of the
reading or 0.1 C, which ever is greater, for 24 months.
The total effect of the radio frequency interference's shall be equal or less than 0.1% of the output
span, with the transmitter enclosure cover in place. The transmitter shall be provided with
EMI/RFI integral transient protection also when the cover has been removed. The protection level
shall be as per NAMUR recommendations and EMC directive compliance.

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9.

VIBRATION MONITORING SYSTEM

9.1

VIBRATION TRANSDUCER
The vibration transducer shall be selected based on the recommendation of the equipment
vendor. The transducer selected shall be reliable, accurate and well proven in similar applications
elsewhere. A compatible vibration monitor to match the transducer selected shall be included
along with the interconnecting cable between the sensor and the monitoring unit. The monitoring
unit shall be provided with its own power supply unit and relay contact outputs for alarm and trip.
The unit should feature a bar graph display with graduated scale for vibration and LED's for
status, alarm & trip indications. The monitor shall be supplied with all the mounting accessories.
The monitor shall also provide an RS 232, modbus output, TCP/IP or PROFIBUS for interfacing
to other plant supervisory control and automation system.

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INSPECTIONS AND TESTING


The Inspection Data Sheets for each instrument shall be prepared by the CONTRACTOR and
submitted to consultant/client for approval.
CONTRACTOR shall submit to ADWEA/ENGINEER a detailed Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for
approval with all activities and acceptance criteria.

10.1

PRESSURE TESTS
Instrument process piping up to the first block valve shall be tested with the piping or equipment
to which it is connected.
For remote installations, testing of the lead line from the first block valve up to the secondary
block valve at the instrument can be done simultaneously, provided the instrument is blocked off
from the source of pressure and vented to atmosphere.
For close-coupled installations the connection on the downstream side of the first block valves is
broken, and the balance of the instrument piping is tested separately during instrument checkout
and calibration.

10.2

INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION
All the instruments shall be function tested on site before installation. The test report format shall
be submitted to ADWEA/ENGINEER and approval should be sought from ADWEA/ENGINEER
before proceeding with the work. The test equipments to be used shall have better accuracy than
the instrument and should have a test certificate from independent certified testing authority,
which is currently valid. The factory calibration certificate of each instrument shall be submitted to
ADWEA/ENGINEER prior to installation.

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10.3

CABLE CONTINUITY & INSULATION RESISTANCE


All the cables laid shall be thoroughly checked for continuity and insulation resistance before
termination. The cable continuity and insulation resistance report shall be submitted as a final
documentation by the MANUFACTURER/CONTRACTOR.

10.4

LOOP-CHECKING AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING


Loop checking and functional testing will be done by the CONTRACTOR and witnessed by the
ADWEA/ENGINEER. The procedures and results of the loop checks shall be recorded in formats
to be prepared by the CONTRACTOR and approved by ADWEA/ENGINEER.

10.5

NAMEPLATES AND TAGGING


Name plate shall be manufactured in stainless steel and permanently attached by the contractor
to every instrument and junction box.
CONTRACTOR to ensure that the following information, (wherever applicable) as a minimum,
shall be clearly stamped on to the nameplate for the instrument and is visible once the instrument
is finally mounted.
Manufacturer's name or trade mark.
Manufacturer's model number.
Manufacturer's serial number.
Electrical safety "type of protection" and enclosure.
Range including units of measure.
Output signal including units.

10.6

LABELLING
All plant-mounted instruments, e.g. transmitters, converters, control valves, etc. as well as fieldmounted junction boxes shall be provided with nameplates. Titles on nameplates shall be as per
piping and instrumentation diagram.
The material of the nameplate should be laminated plastic, white/black/white.
Note:

When specified by the principal, colours other than white shall be used for special

applications, e.g. for trip transmitters.


However, the engraved text shall be black in all cases.

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The nameplates shall be fixed to the mounting plate, the mounting bracket or the junction boxes
door/cover with industrial glue, stainless steel (type AISI 316), M4 bolts and nuts, self-tapping
screws or pop-rivets, subject to ADWEA/ENGINEER approval.
N o te :

Fixing

arrangements for

nameplates

installed

on junction

boxes

provided

with

'protection', for e.g. Type IP-65, shall not adversely affect the type of protection.
The CONTRACTOR shall design and requisition mounting brackets for instruments and/or
components such as manual-operated switches, displacer-type level instruments and those for
temperature measurements, etc. which are not installed on a mounting plate.

11.

SPARE PARTS
The CONTRACTOR shall supply spare parts as listed else where in these documents.
If more than one new instrument of the same type and size is installed, the quantity of spare parts
to be provided by the CONTRACTOR shall be determined by the following:
The number of spare instruments or parts of instruments shall be equal to one sixth of the
number of installed units rounded up to the nearest integer.
A modified instrument shall be considered as a separate type of instrument.
A spare instrument shall be calibrated such that the operational instrument may be replaced by
the spare instrument without further adjustments.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide all consumable items required up to the time of system
acceptance for the Guarantee Period, and plus sufficient for two years operations thereafter. The
list of consumable items shall include, but not be limited to:

12.

Indicating lamps (if applicable).

Recording paper/ink/pens (for calibration kits).

Fuses.

SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST INSTRUMENTS


The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that he has on site all test instruments, test kits, tools and
equipment necessary to achieve a high quality of work for the calibration, adjusting and repair of
the complete range and type of all instruments supplied for the project.
In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall ensure that his staff are adequately trained and competent
in the use of all tools and test instruments they are called upon to use.
The ADWEA/ENGINEER may direct the CONTF^ACTOR to remove from site any staff engaged
in the testing and calibration of the instrumentation or instrumentation systems and is deemed
incompetent by the ADWEA/ENGINEER in the use of the relevant testing equipment or tools.

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The CONTRACTOR shall provide a complete set of special tools and test instruments to enable
the ADWEA to operate and maintain the instrument and control equipment provided under this
Contract.
Following shall be included:
Digital multiloop calibrator.
Digital pressure calibrator.
Digital SPM (Shock Pulse Meter). Hand held.
Digital IR temperature meter.
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PACKING AND SHIPMENT


The field instruments shall be packed in wooden type seaworthy crates having sufficient strength
to withstand normal ship handling and transport.
The crates shall be marked with ADWEA's name and address, order number, type of equipment,
etc.
Enclosed with the instrument the following documents shall be included in suitable wrapping:

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Electrical schematic diagram.

Electrical wiring diagram.

General arrangement drawing.

Operation and maintenance manual.

List of the shipped material and equipment.

Installation Instruction.

VENDOR DOCUMENTATION
The vendor shall provide the following documents as a minimum. The number of copies shall be
as specified in the general specification.
Detailed technical particular catalogues for instrumentation and devices.

Completed filled-in data sheets.

Test certificates.

Non-toxic certificates (if required).

All other documents mentioned within this specification, and related to the vendor.

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