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OIL INDIA LTD

EPC IMPLEMENTATION OF 2 NOS. FGGS

AND 1 NO. CGGS & OTP

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

LEVEL GAUGES

1 11.02.08 ISSUED FOR BID SKP GAK VNS

0 07.09.07 ISSUED FOR BID PURPOSE SKP LR VNS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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LEVEL GAUGES
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CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 SPECIFICATION FOR LEVEL GAUGES

3.0 TAG PLATE

4.0 SHIPPING PROTECTION

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GENERAL

1.1 Scope

This specification covers the general requirements for the design, selection of Level
Gauges for Oil India Limited (EPC IMPLEMENTATION OF 2 Nos. FGGS and 1 No
CGGS & OTP), Assam, India.

1.2 List of Applicable Codes & Standards

The applicable National / International codes and standards are indicated below.
Where neither code nor standard is specified, the Supplier shall propose applicable
codes and standards for review and approval by Purchaser / Consultant / Owner.
Applicable reference standards for the design and quality levels of the supply shall be
of the latest edition of the standards and documentation quoted in the table, including
amendments, unless a edition is mentioned.

DOCUMENT TITLE

ANSI/ASME American National Standards Institute/American Society of

Mechanical Engineers.

B1.20.1 Pipe threads.

B 16.5 Steel pipe Flanges and Flanged fittings

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission.

IEC 60079 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas atmosphere.

IEC 60529 Classification of degree of protection provided by enclosures.

API American Petroleum Institute

RP 551 Process Measurement Instrumentation.

Part I Process Control and Instrumentation

IS Indian Standard

IS 2147 Degree of protection provided for enclosures for low voltage

switch gear & control gear

IS 2148 Flameproof enclosures for electrical apparatus

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1.3 OFFERS :

i) Vendor shall submit detailed specification sheets and catalogues for level
gauges, covering each item (tag number wise) according to Purchaser's data
sheets. These shall provide all details regarding type, materials of
construction, various options, gauge cocks and other accessories of the
instruments offered.

ii) Vendor shall submit catalogues giving detailed technical specifictions and
other necessary information for each type of gauge.

ii) Specifications of the materials for the various parts in the vendor's
specification sheets shall be of the same standard as those in Purchaser's data
sheets.

iii) Vendor shall highlight the deviation, if any, in specifications from Purchaser's
data sheet for each instrument and shall provide reasons for the same. In case
no deviation is indicated it shall be assumed that all specification requirements
shall be met by Vendor.

iv) Vendor shall provide tables and graphs for liquid and steam services giving
pressure - temperature ratings of the gauge glasses offered.

v) The model no. is solely the responsibility of the vendor. In case of

contradiction the contents of data sheets has priority over the model no.

DOCUMENTS/ DRAWINGS

i) Vendor shall submit detailed dimensional drawings, manuals and any other
document indicated in the vendor data requirement sheets to Purchaser.

ii) After placement of purchase order Vendor shall submit final drawings for
each level gauge which shall provide details of centre-to-centre distance,
visible length, number of sections etc. All dimensions shall be in millimeters.

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR LEVEL GAUGES

Supplier shall select the Level gauges as per the details mentioned below and as specified.
This shall not absolve or limit the suppliers responsibility and supplier shall be responsible
for the correctness of the selection of type, material and performance of the Level gauges for
the given process conditions.

2.1 GAUGE GLASS:

i) All gauge glasses shall be armoured reflex or transparent type with body and
cover material of forged carbon steel as a minimum and shall have tempered
borosilicate glass with asbestos or other suitable gasket.

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ii) Reflex type will be used for clean, non viscous fluids that are not corrosive
to glass and colour less liquids, except liquid level interface.

Transparent type will be used on acid, caustic, dirty or viscous, coloured

liquids. Transparent type with Mica or Kel-F shields shall be used for treated
water, boiler and condensate service, high temperature use and for corrosive
liquids which will stick with glass.

For low temperature, low boiling points services, large chamber type will be
used. Large chamber gauges with frost shields shall be provided for cold
services below 0 deg. C internal heating jacket shall be provided for viscous
liquids.

iii) Unless otherwise mentioned, end connection details shall be as below:

a) Threaded end connections shall be NPT according to ANS1 B2.1.

b) Flanged end connections shall be according to ANSI B16.5.

c) Flanged face finish shall be serrated concentric according to ANSI

B16.5.

d) Groove of ring-type joint flanges shall be according to ANSI B16.20.

iv) Transparent level gauge illuminator shall be powered from 230 VAC
supply. The gauge shall be certified as explosion proof for use in
temperature class T3, gas groups IIA/ IIB and Zone 1 or Zone 2 as per
relevant area classification. The gauges shall be certified by CMRI and
have valid DGMS approval.

v) Suitable cable entry shall be provided for power cable in transparent level
gauges a specified in datasheets.

vi) All gauges shall have side-side chamber connections, unless otherwise,
specified. Where side connections have been specified, the gauge shall have
two entries 180 degrees apart at each end with one side plugged.

vii) The gasket material and type shall be suitable for the process fluid and its
operating conditions.

viii) Vent and drain connections shall be fitted with nipple, valves & plugs.

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3.0 TAG PLATE

The instrument shall have the following identifying information as minimum

on SS tag plate fixed to them.

Level Gauge

a) Tag Number
b) Type
c) Manufacturer Details
d) Serial Number and Model

4.0 SHIPPING PROTECTION

i) All openings shall be suitably protected and all machined surfaces suitably covered to
prevent entry of foreign material and avoid any damage during shipment.

ii) Proper care shall be taken in shipping Electronics to ensure safety of the sensing
elements. Seals, extensions and capillaries where specified shall also be suitably
protected.

iii) All items shall be adequately packed to withstand shipping conditions without
damage.

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