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PART – IV

SECTION – 3.2

DESIGN CRITERIA

PROCESS

FOR

B-147 BLOCK DEVELOPMENT

(BD3WPP PROJECT)

OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED

INDIA

AKG BS RKS 20.02.2017 36 0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE
3.2 INTRODUCTION
3.2 A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.2 B SAFETY REQUIREMENT
3.2.1 DESIGN CRITERIA – B-147A WELL PLATFORM
DESIGN CRITERIA – B-22A & B-193A
3.2.2 PLATFORM
3.2.3 MODIFICATIONS ON B-22A & B-193A
3.2.4 DESIGN CRITIERA – SUBMARINE PIPELINES
DESIGN MARGINS
3.2.5
INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL
3.2.6
3.2.7 SPARING PHILOSOPHY
3.2.8 NUMBERING PHILOSOPHY
3.2.9 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
3.2.10 CODES & STANDARDS

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ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE-I WELL FLUID COMPOSITION

(Oil and Condensate Analysis)
ANNEXURE-II WELL FLUID COMPOSITION
(Gas Analysis Report)
ANNEXURE-III Diesel Fuel Specification
ANNEXURE-IV Specification for Pour point Depressant,
Scale Inhibitor and Corrosion Inhibitor

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3.2 INTRODUCTION
This section of bid package defines design criteria for –

a) B-147A Well Platform: Section 3.2.1 covers the design criteria for process
facilities and utilities on B-147 well platform.

b) B-22A & B-193A Process Platform: Section 3.2.2 covers the design criteria for
modifications in process facilities and utilities on B-22A and B-193A process
platform.

c) Modifications in pipelines: Section 3.2.3 covers the design criteria for

modification works on existing pipelines.

3.2 A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This document provides the design criteria of various process facilities and
utilities envisaged in the project. The sizes, capacities, specifications and
drawings furnished in this bid package for various facilities at B-147A well
platform, modifications at existing B-22A and B-193A process platform are
indicative & minimum to be provided by the Contractor. It is the Contractor’s
responsibility to verify all the design/ data before proceeding for the detailed
design and engineering. In case of any discrepancy between various documents,
Contractor shall refer the same to the Company for resolution and proceed with
their design and engineering only after Company’s decision with no impact on
cost and schedule of the project.

Under the scope of this contract, Contractor shall perform all necessary process
simulations using HYSYS software (latest version) and design calculations and
consider adequate design margins while specifying piping/ equipment/
instrumentation. Contractor’s responsibility also includes carrying out flow
assurance & hydraulics studies (both, intra-platform and inter-platform), safety
studies, review of operability aspects of the facilities and incorporate findings of
the same while designing the facilities. Any deviation shall require Company’s
approval.

The process & utility flow diagrams and indicative P&IDs are enclosed in the
bid document. The utilities, though, have been described below in detail,
however, their capacities based on requirement/ consumption (include 25%
design margin over and above unless specified otherwise) by all consumers for
meeting scope of work shall be worked out by the Contractor during detail

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engineering and shall be included in process & utility design basis. Contractor
shall develop detailed process & utility design basis, process & utility flow
diagrams and material & energy balances for different cases indicated in these
criteria and design the process and associated utility systems, accordingly. In
case, simulation results show higher flow rates and varying pressure/
temperature ranges for some applications, the more conservative figures/ ranges
shall be used for design within the scope of this contract. The design of process
and associated utility systems for B-147A well platform, modifications at
existing B-22A and B-193A process platform shall be suitably designed for the
above referred higher flow rates/ ranges. Accordingly Contractor shall develop
detailed process & utility balance and flow diagrams.

Contractor shall develop detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

(P&IDs), Cause & Effect Diagrams, SAFE charts etc. incorporating all
suppliers’ information. P&IDs shall also include distribution P&IDs for all the
utilities on B-147A / B-22A / B-193A as applicable, including vent/flares,
drains, fire water, fire suppression, dry chemical powder etc. and bridge inter-
connections showing piping, instrumentation, electrical hook-ups etc. Contractor
shall prepare data sheets and specifications for all the equipment, instruments
etc. Sufficient margins shall be taken on operating parameters viz. pressure/
pressure drop, temperature, flow, level etc. to take care of complete operating
range and any other unforeseen eventualities.

Contractor shall ensure that P&IDs shall include all required instrumentation for
local as well as for remote monitoring and control of critical process parameters
including but not limited to pressure, temp., flow, level etc. and shall confirm to
safe operations. Additional instrumentation, if required, based upon safety study
as well as operational necessity shall be provided without any time and cost
impact to the Company.

Contractor shall develop sizes / routing / distribution of various utilities (namely

Vent/ flare, Open/ Closed Hydrocarbon Drain, Open Deck Drain, Diesel,
Instrument Gas/ Air, Utility Gas/ Air, Potable water, Inert gas, Fuel Gas etc. and
incorporate the same in detail engineering documents & drawings.

Contractor shall ensure that the design of platforms and modification works
shall meet the relevant codes and standards requirements. A typical list of
applicable codes is included in this Bid Package. This, however, cannot be taken
as an exhaustive list and various codes and standards as mentioned in functional
specifications as well as those applicable as per good engineering practices shall

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also form the basis and shall have to be followed by the Contractor in
consultation with Company/ Company’s engineering consultant.

The various process and utility system hook-ups shown for existing B-22A and
B-193A are minimum indicative. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to
get familiar with the existing facilities on B-22A and B-193A during pre-
engineering survey (topside modifications) in order to ascertain the extent and
completeness of works to be carried out for destruction, installation, hook-up,
routing and extension of such facilities including lines/headers etc. up to
existing and their further hook-up with facilities on B-22A and B-193A
platform.

Contractor, during pre-engineering survey (topside modifications) of B-22A

and B-193A, shall assess and verify the extent of facilities’ destruction, space
(deck, control room, switchgear room etc.) availability, hook-up points, routing
of the lines, necessary inter-connections through bridges, integration with
existing facilities etc. and finalize all essential aspects of modifications.
Contractor shall develop the existing drawings relevant for the intended
modifications to an as-built status for the detailed engineering.

Since the existing B-22A and B-193A will be operational, the Contractor shall
develop detailed procedures for carrying out modification works and shall
design/ plan his works such that hot works and platform shut down requirements
are eliminated or reduced to bare minimum. Adequate care shall be exercised
while developing existing B-193A complex modifications’ requirements with
special emphasis towards safety, operability and hook-ups. It shall be ensured
that the modifications to be implemented do not affect the safety and operability
of the existing systems at the complex.

All the process, utility, safety and instrumentation systems shall meet the
requirements of API-RP-14C “Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design,
Installation and Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems on Offshore
Production Platforms – Latest Edition”.

Engineering shall also be done for all specified future facilities wherever
indicated and appropriate location, space and hook-up provisions shall be kept.
Relevant documents / drawings shall be generated for review and approval.

A typical list of process documents/ drawings/reports is given below. This list

shall be supplemented with additional documents/ drawings/ reports as felt
necessary during detail engineering. Any changes arising due to Company’s

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review / approval, shall be implemented in the design of the facilities under the
scope of this contract without any cost and time impact -

- Pre-engineering Survey Report (Topside Modifications)

- Process & Utility Design Basis
- Process & Utility Description
- Process Simulation Report
- PFDs / UFDs & Material Balance
- Process Calculation Report (*)
- Hydraulic Study Report (*)
- Flow Assurance Study Report
- Process Control Philosophy
- Black Start Philosophy
- Isolation Philosophy
- Process Design Report (Vent, Flare & Blow down etc.)
- Equipment List
- Tie-in Schedule
- Alarm &Trip Schedule
- Smart P&IDs
- Equipment Data Sheets
- Instrument Data Sheets
- Cause & Effect Chart
- SAFE Chart
- Line List
- Operating Manual
- Start-up & Shut-down Manual etc.

(*) Process calculation report shall include sizing calculations for process/
utility piping, equipment / vessels, safety / relief valves, control valves,
choke valves, orifice plates etc. However, sizing of equipment/
instruments for which vendor’s information are required, preliminary
calculations shall be submitted initially. Subsequently, same shall be
updated by the Contractor based upon vendor’s information and shall
be re-submitted for Company’s review and approval. Also, hydraulic
calculations shall be updated based upon final routing/ layout etc. as
per actual piping isometrics, and re-submitted for Company’s review
and approval.

Contractor shall submit all native files related to process simulation and sizing
calculations for review by the Company.

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Contractor to note that based upon review and approval of aforesaid

calculations/ documents/ drawings only, P&IDs shall be considered for carrying
out Safety Study.

Contractor to note that the size (ID) of topside piping, riser and pipeline from
barrel to barrel to be maintained same, to the extent possible, to ensure smooth
piggability.

3.2 B SAFETY STUDY

Contractor shall engage an internationally reputed third party agency having

expertise in carrying out CHAZOP, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL study. The
workshop shall be convened at the design center wherein observations/
recommendations shall be deliberated in presence of/ with Company’s
representatives/ Engineering consultant/ IEOT (Institute of Engineering and
Ocean Technology, ONGC). The firmed-up recommendations shall be
incorporated in relevant documents/drawings and after their approval, P&IDs
shall be issued for “Approved for Construction (AFC)”.

Contractor to note that all changes arising due to above referred study shall be
incorporated as part of firm scope of work without any time and cost impact to
the Company. Also, any changes arising during Company’s review/ approval for
whatsoever reason shall be implemented in the design of the facilities as part of
firm scope of work under present contract without any time and cost impact to
the Company.

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3.2.1 DESIGN CRITERIA – B-147A WELL PLATFORM

3.2.1.1 NAME OF THE WELL PLATFORM

B-147A

3.2.1.2 DESIGN LIFE

25 years

3.2.1.3 TOPSIDE PROCESS FACILITIES

3.2.1.3.1 WELL CONFIGURATION

i) Total No. of slots - 4 nos.

ii) Total wells - 3 nos
iii) Spare slots (*) - 1 nos.
iv) Type of completion - Single

(*) Well flow arms from production header to well head area shall be
provided for all 4 slots.

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3.2.1.3.2 PLANNED PROCESS FACILITIES

The well platform shall consist of following process facilities and utilities as a
minimum –

 Well fluid header

 Test header
 Inline Separator for use as Test separator (2 phase)
 Instrument & utility gas system (gas sweetening based)
 Hydro-pneumatic shut down panel
 Deck Crane (Cap. - 10 ton)
 Safety & relief system
 Fire & gas detection system
 Fire suppression system
 Vent system
 Diesel storage (in crane pedestal) and transfer system
 Effluent disposal system
 Chemical (pour point depressant, scale inhibitor & corrosion
inhibitor) injection system
 Potable water System

3.2.1.3.3 FUTURE PROCESS FACILITIES

 Space provision shall be provided for 2 nos. future Risers (8” and 6”) and
Launcher/ Receiver for future installation of the same.
 Platform design to cater requirement of future clamp-on wells.

3.2.1.4 DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS FACILITIES

3.2.1.4.1 WELL HEADS
Installation of Christmas tree is part of Company’s scope of work. The
Christmas tree shall be 10000 psi rating. These shall have hydraulically
actuated SSSV and pneumatically actuated SSV. The battery limit for
Contractor’s scope of work start from choke valve (on flow arm) and bleed
valve (on annulus) downwards.
All piping, fittings, instrumentation etc. between well heads and well fluid
header and test header shall be provided. PI & PT on Christmas tree shall be

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supplied loose and their installation shall be in Company scope. Scope of supply
shall also include PI & PT on future Christmas trees (free slots wells)
considering future well will be of dual completion. All the instruments shall be
supplied along with its associated accessories required for installation.

Working platform shall be provided in well head area to facilitate operation of

valves & instrumentation on Christmas tree. It shall be removable type to
facilitate work over operations.
3.2.1.4.2 WELL FLOW ARMS
The well fluid (oil & gas) flow arms shall be provided with PI, TI, PT, TT,
PSHL, appropriate sampling arrangement, etc. Vent and drain connections shall
be provided at highest and lowest locations of flow arms, respectively, for
complete venting and draining of flow arms when required.
The well fluid flow arms from production manifold to well head area, complete
with required piping and instrumentation items, shall be provided. The piping of
flow arms shall be inclusive of supply, fabrication and erection of piping and
end flange (including blind flange) which will be left 300 mm above cellar deck
plating near Christmas tree. In addition, Contractor shall supply loose piping
material for the balance portion from the above referred end flange to the
Christmas tree of all wells (50% extra material shall be supplied considering
worst case of orientation and elevation of Christmas tree). For details, also refer
Design Criteria – Piping.
Multiple Choke on Well Flow Arms: Super critical flow can occur across choke
if flowing-tubing head pressure (FTHP) is much higher than choke downstream
operating pressure. Thus, in order to avoid super critical flow across
choke/hydrate formation, multiple choke systems shall be provided (if required)
on well flow arms to obtain necessary operating pressure after the last choke.
One choke shall already be available on the Christmas tree where as other
chokes as required shall be provided by the contractor on the flow arm. Distance
between the chokes shall be minimum 5 feet. The chokes shall be adjustable
type in steps with 1/64” as the least count. There shall be provision to lock the
choke at each step of opening.

3.2.1.4.3 WELL FLUID SYSTEM

3.2.1.4.3.1 DESTINATION OF WELL FLUID
- Well fluid to B-22A and onward to B-193A

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3.2.1.4.3.2 PLATFORM PRODUCTION CAPACITY (STOCK TANK CONDITION)

The peak platform production rates are as follows:-
Total liquid : 1581 BLPD (0-40 % water cut);
Gas : 0.25 MMSCMD

3.2.1.4.3.3 PRODUCER WELL CAPACITY PER STRING (STOCK TANK

CONDITION)
Well-wise envisaged production rates are placed below –

Sr. GAS TOTAL LIQUID WATER CUT

PLATFORM Well
No. ( MMSCMD) (BLPD) (%)
MAX. / MIN. MAX. / MIN. RANGE
1. B-147-1U 0.20 / 0.068 164 / 61 Traces
B-147A 2. B-147-1L 0.021 / 0.013 472 / 316 0 – 33%
3. B-147-3L 0.029 / 0.012 943 / 237 1 – 33%

Each producer well flow arm shall be designed for the following flow rates under stock
tank conditions:

Stream/ Case Max. Gas & Liquid Case

Gas, MMSCMD 0.20
Liquid, BLPD 1000
Water Cut, % 0 - 40

For Design Margins refer clause 3.2.5.

3.2.1.4.3.4 WELL FLUID CHARACTERISTICS
The well fluid composition of Gas wells, Oil well and produced water analysis
are given in ANNEXURE-II, III and V, respectively.
3.2.1.4.3.5 OPERATING CONDITIONS (CHOKE UPSTREAM / DOWNSTREAM)
Following operating well head conditions shall be considered for well fluid –

At Choke up-stream
Pressure, kg/cm2 (g) : 47 - 134
Temperature °C : 41 – 75
Desired Choke down-stream (final choke)

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Pressure, kg/cm2 (g) : 27 - 50

Temperature °C : 27 - 75

3.2.1.4.3.6 DESIGN CONDITIONS FOR TOPSIDE FACILITIES (WELL

FLUID)
The topside facilities shall be designed for 147 kg/cm2g design pressure and
85°C design temperature.
3.2.1.4.3.7 DESIGN CONDITIONS FOR PRE-INSTALLED RISERS (WELL
FLUID)
Well fluid
The pre-installed riser for well fluid submarine pipeline shall be designed for
147 kg/cm2g design pressure and 85°C design temperature.
3.2.1.4.3.8 PRODUCTION MAINFOLD
Production manifold consists of Well Fluid Production Header & Test Header.
Well flow arms from well head shall be provided to the headers.
3.2.1.4.3.8.1 WELL FLUID PRODUCTION HEADER

The well fluid production header shall have hook-up provision for 6 nos. flow
arms (3 new + 1 spare + 2 futures) for receiving wellfluid from wells. The well
fluid production header shall be provided with PI, TI, PT, TT, corrosion coupon
and sampling arrangement. The well fluid production header will be routed to
B-22A platform through 10” sub-marine pipeline.
3.2.1.4.3.8.2 TEST HEADER

The test header shall have hook-up provision for 6 nos. flow arms (3 new + 1
spare + 2 futures) for testing of 6 nos. of wells. The test header shall be provided
with PI, TI, corrosion coupon and sampling arrangement. The test header will
be routed to an Inline separation system for testing of both oil & gas wells.

3.2.1.4.3.9 WELL TESTING FACILITY – INLINE SEPARATOR

Inline Separator is an alternate solution for well testing; capable of effective
performance across the wide operating envelope. A vertical Inline phase-
splitter is used in combination with a vertical Liquid Boot. The vertical
orientation of the Inline Separator allows for better performance at turn-down
conditions by ensuring an even distribution of the process fluid across the face
of the separator even at the reduced flowrates.

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The Inline separator is a compact cyclonic separator that will achieve a good
bulk Gas-Liquid separation. Desired separation efficiency is of the order of
99%. The vertical boot then further improves the liquid quality by removing
most of the remaining gas bubbles.

Inline separator shall receive well fluid from individual oil or gas well via test
header. Separated gas and liquid stream is combined again before connecting
it to main production header.
Design Criteria
Design Capacity Inline separator shall be capable of testing both
oil & gas wells as per production string capacity
described in clause 3.2.1.4.3.3
Operating Pressure & As per well head operating condition downstream
Operating Temperature of wellhead choke as described in clause
3.2.1.4.3.5
Design Pressure & 93.7 kg/cm2g & 85oC
Design Temperature
The flange to flange pressure drop not to exceed
Pressure drop
0.5 kg/cm2
Desired Separation 99%
Efficiency:
Liquid residence time: N.A.

Maximum Allowable N.A.

Liquid Level:
Surge Factor: 25% on maximum well fluid flow rate
Swell Factor: 15% on maximum Oil/Condensate flow rate
Turndown: 10% (minimum flow shall be 10% of maximum
flow)
In order to achieve desired separation in separator, minimum component an inline
separation system to have is:

 Inline De-liquidizer/Degasser including internals (swirl element, gas outlet

internals)
 De-liquidizer Boot including internals (vortex breaker at liquid outlet)
 Inline Demister including internals
 Piping between the pressure components (incl. liquid drain line, gas recycle
line)

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 Control Valves (PCV and LCV) for pressure & level controls
 Liquid Level Bridles, Transmitters/ Switches
 Pressure Transmitters/ Switches

Any other internals shall be provided if considered necessary by the vendor.

Control of the Inline Separator solution is the same as it would be for a vessel. A
Pressure Control Valve (PCV) is implemented for control on the gas outlet, and a
Level Control Valve (LCV) on the liquid outlet line

The separator shall have Coriolis mass flow meter along with net oil computer for
online water cut, oil/condensate and water flow rate measurement. Number of mass
flow meters shall be selected based on range-ability of flow as per process design
criteria. In case multiple flow meters are required, the meters shall be installed in
parallel. Coriolis flow meter shall have strainer-cum-gas eliminator at the upstream
of Coriolis meter.
For gas flow measurement, senior orifice meter with MVT along with gas flow
computer (AGA3 & AGA8 flow calculation software) shall be provided. The flow
computation shall be done by the dedicated MVT with pressure and temperature
correction and result shall be displayed in Sm3/hr. The level transmitter shall be
guided wave radar type.

All required safety interlocks of the separator shall be provided in the main
platform shutdown panel for safe operation of the separator.

3.2.1.5 DESCRIPTION OF UTILITIES

3.2.1.5.1 INSTRUMENT AND UTILITY GAS SYSTEM

The instrument & utility gas system shall be based on H2S removal and shall cater
to the requirement of instrumentation and utility gas supply to chemical transfer
pump, chemical injection pumps, diesel transfer pump and crude condensate
pump.

Design Required Minimum Flow

Capacity rate (Sm3/hr)
Instrument Gas 25
Utility Gas 80
Total 105

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The associated gas shall be separated from well fluid in pipe separator and shall
be fed to IUG system for conditioning. The IUG system shall be suitable for
handling 250 ppm H2S & 4 % (mole basis) CO2 concentration at battery limit
inlet.

Outlet Outlet Pressure, Outlet H2S, PPM CO2,

Gas kg/cm2g Temperature, oC mole
Condition %
Instrument 5.5 – (Minimum) 10oC above its
1 *
Gas 8.0 - (Normal) dew point
Utility Gas 6.0 - (Minimum) 16 (Minimum) –
1 *
(**) 8.5 - (Normal) 40 (Normal)

(*) CO2 removal shall be done (if required) to a level which is acceptable
by the metallurgy of the instruments.
(**) Indicative specification of utility gas has been provided. However
final specification shall be developed during detail engineering
considering requirement of various utility gas driven consumers.
IUG system primarily consists of H2S adsorber assembly, Associated gas cooler,
Utility Gas Filter separator, Instrument gas receiver & double pipe heat exchanger.
Associated gas from Pipe Separator is fed to H2S adsorber assembly after carrying
out single stage pressure reduction and passing through associated gas cooler and
Utility Gas Filter Separator.
Details of equipment comprising instrument and utility gas system are as follows:
H2S Adsorber It consist of pre-filters, 2 nos. H2S adsorber beds (1 operating
Assembly (*) + 1 standby) & after-filters.
One No. – It is finned pipe cooler used for cooling the
Associated associated gas with air at ambient temperature. It is so
Gas Cooler located with respect to wind direction that adequate draft
shall be available for cooling / heating.
Utility Gas One No. - It is two stage Filter Coalescer used for removal of
Filter Separator liquid particles from gas to meet the IUG requirements.
One No. - It is vertical instrument gas storage vessel with
Instrument
minimum 15 minutes of hold up at required flow rate from
Gas Receiver
pressure drop from normal to minimum.
Double Pipe It is double pipe heat exchanger installed upstream of
Heat instrument gas receiver to superheat the gas (10oC above its
Exchanger dew point) with heat available form well fluid in production
(DPHE) header. The vendor of DPHE shall ensure that even after

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pressure reduction at instruments, the instrument gas shall

remain condensate free for smooth operation of instruments.

(*) One complete fill of catalyst for each tower shall be provided as spare.
H2S adsorber bed shall be designed for a life of minimum 1 year. Suitable
arrangement shall be made for safe removal/disposal and filling of catalyst.

Safety & Control Instrumentation to be provided

ITEM DESCRIPTION
Shutdown One no. at associated gas inlet line. Open and close
Valve limit switches shall be provided for position indicator.
Pressure PSV shall be provided on H2S absorber, filter
Safety Valve separator & instrument gas receiver. PSV shall be
sized for blocked or fire case which ever have higher
discharge rate. PSV shall also be provided to protect
piping downstream of pressure reduction PCV’s
considering failure of PCVs.
Control 2 nos. of downstream pressure control valve for
Valves redundancy shall be provided for using associated gas
as utility gas after pressure reduction.
Transmitters Level, Pressure and Temperature transmitters.
Indicators Level Gauge, Pressure and Temperature indicators.
Switches Level High-High & Low-Low, Pressure High-High &
Low-Low switches.
Gas flow Orifice meter shall be provided at downstream of
measurement filter separator to measure utility gas flow.
Auto drain Utility Gas Filter Separator & Instrument Gas
Receiver shall be provided with Auto Drain with
integral strainer to remove liquid automatically,
whenever generated.
Analyser Online H2S & CO2 concentration monitoring analyser
shall be provided at inlet and outlet of H2S absorber
bed.

3.2.1.5.2 EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM

The effluent disposal system shall consist of open deck drains (ODD), open
hydrocarbon drains (OHD), closed hydrocarbon drains (CHD),
crude/condensate storage & transfer system.

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Open deck drain (ODD) is meant for collection of following:

 Storm/rain water not in contact with hydrocarbon
 Potable water, etc., spilled during cleaning, maintenance, etc.

Open deck drain shall be designed for collection of rain water considering
heaviest monsoon rain fall and deluge. The rainfall for facilities design shall be
taken as 100 mm in 2 hours and this intensity to last over a period of 20
minutes. Water entering the open deck drain system shall be drained overboard
to sea.
Open hydrocarbon drain (OHD) is meant for collection of minor volume of
following:
 Oil/condensate, oily-water & chemicals spilled from platform
piping/equipment/storage tanks, etc.
 Oily water form vessel clean out and other operation and maintenance
activities viz., pigging, etc.
The closed hydrocarbon drain system is designed for collection of hydrocarbon/
oily water/ chemicals from the pressurized vessels, equipment, storage vessels,
etc. which are required to be drained under pressure as a part of normal
operational requirements. Also, all drain connections of level instruments shall
be hooked-up to closed drain header.
Size of open drains (ODD & OHD) header shall not be less than 6" in diameter.
However, diameter of feeder lines from deck cups to common header shall be
taken as 4" (min). Size of closed drain (CDH) header shall not be less than 4" in
diameter. 2 nos. of 3" ball valve (spare) shall be provided on common header of
each ODD, OHD & CHD for future hook ups.
Drain lines form vessels/ equipment shall be provided from lowest point and it
shall ensure complete draining of vessel/ equipment for maintenance activities.
All hydrocarbon drains including open hydrocarbon drain header and closed
drain header shall be routed to crude/condensate vessel. Open hydrocarbon drain
shall be provided with U-Loop seal to prevent back flow of gas/hydrocarbon
due to pressurization of crude condensate vessel. Also, all drain connections of
level instruments shall be hooked-up to closed drain header.
The crude condensate vessel hold up shall be minimum 2 m3 considering vessel
80% full and shall be sized considering emergency draining of liquid inventory
from largest vessel or production header whichever is higher to crude/
condensate vessel when evacuation of crude/condensate from storage vessel to
well fluid pipeline is not possible. It shall be internally lined with suitable

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lining/ paint as per Specification 2005. There shall not be any external
insulation on it.
Evacuation of crude condensate vessel shall be done with the help of utility gas
driven pump conforming to API-674/676. The discharge outlet of utility gas
pump shall be routed to departing well fluid pipeline. The crude condensate
transfer shall be done locally as and when required depending upon the liquid
level in crude condensate vessel. Pump Capacity shall be 1 m3/hr (minimum),
suitable to evacuate the vessel in 2 hours of manned operation.
Crude condensate vessel shall be designed for 8.8 kg/cm2g design pressure and
65oC design temperature.
Crude condensate vessel shall be cathodicaly protected with sacrificial anode
made of magnesium.

3.2.1.5.3 CHEMICAL INJECTION SYSTEM

The chemical/s (pour point depressant, scale inhibitor and corrosion inhibitor)
transfer, storage and injection system shall be provided for downhole as well as
production manifold & well fluid export line.

The facilities for chemical injection system shall include – drum rack, corrosion
inhibitor transfer pump, storage (drums) for 15 days requirement, chemical
storage vessel with capacity of 4 m3 and chemical injection pumps along with
regulating and metering facilities for injection into wells and manifold &
departing well fluid pipeline. The system shall be complete with all inter-
connecting piping, valves, instruments and safety systems etc. All three
chemicals can be dosed with single umbilical at downhole and also in
production manifold & well fluid export line.
Drum Rack
No. of Drums : 4 nos.

Chemical Transfer Pump

No. of pumps : 2 nos.
Type of pump : One no. reciprocating / rotary type
+ one no. hand operated
Driver : Utility gas driven
Capacity (each) : 1 m3/hr.
Differential pressure : 3 kg/cm2g

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Chemical Storage Vessel

No. of vessels : One
Type of vessel : Horizontal
Storage capacity : 4 m3 (Considering 90% filling)
Design pressure : 3.5 kg/cm2g
Design temperature : 55°C
Chemical Injection Pump
No. of pumps : 2 nos. (1 operating + 1 Standby)
Type of pump : Reciprocating controlled volume type
Driver : Utility gas driven
Min. capacity (each) : 1.2 liter/hr. (Min)
Discharge pressure : 100 kg/cm2g (Pressure for well bore injection)
Operation : Intermittent
Pour-point depressant/Scale Inhibitor/Corrosion Inhibitor
Service : Chemical injection in well-bore & departing
well fluid pipeline
Chemical : Refer ANNEXURE-IV
Dosage Rate : 10 lit/day
Dilutant : Nil

3.2.1.5.4 DIESEL STORAGE AND TRANSFER SYSTEM

Diesel is required for deck crane operation only. Diesel shall be stored in crane
pedestal. The storage vessel shall be sized to meet the requirement of 48 hours
of continuous operation of crane. However, a minimum storage capacity of
1500 liters shall be provided.

Provision shall be kept for transferring diesel from boat through boat landing or
from barrels at main deck. Bucket type strainer along with bypass shall be
provided in diesel supply line from boat landing. Hooter to be provided near
boat landing which shall raise alarm when level in tank is high.

The diesel shall be distributed to crane day tank through one number utility gas
driven diesel transfer pump having following specifications -

Capacity 1 m3/hr
Differential Pressure 3 kg/cm2g

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One number hand operated diesel transfer pump shall also be provided for
transferring diesel from barrels on main deck to crane day tank.

Refer ANNEXURE-IV for diesel specification.

3.2.1.5.5 DECK CRANE
One no. diesel engine operated Pedestal Mounted Deck Crane shall be
provided. The crane shall be capable to lift 10 ton static as well as dynamic
load. The crane boom length shall be adequate to cover the total main deck
area (including future clamp-on wells).
For details, refer Basic Bid Work & Design Criteria - Mechanical.
3.2.1.5.6 SAFETY AND RELIEF SYSTEM

Platform Safety Relief System including ESD & FSD shall be designed as
per API-RP-14C. All vents and relief valves shall be discharged to safety
and relief system comprising of flame arrestors, vent boom, CO2 snuffing*
System, etc. Thermal detector shall be provided to detect flare at vent boom
and activate the CO2 Cylinders. The flame arrestor shall be installed in
vertical lines and shall be easily accessible from platform deck.

All the low points of the vent header where likely accumulation of
hydrocarbon liquid may take place shall be connected with hydrocarbon
drain header with minimum 1” line to collect hydrocarbon liquid in the
crude/ condensate vessel.

The vent boom point of discharge shall be 3 m (minimum) above helideck

and 5 m (minimum) from the edge of platform in prevailing downwind
direction. It shall be so located that any H2S and HC gas concentration on
the platform remains within acceptable limits for personnel safety, under
worst operating & environmental conditions. Vent boom shall be so located
that to meet acceptable radiation levels on platform.

Dispersion analysis shall be carried out considering all production scenarios

and worst environmental conditions based on which the vent boom
extension/ elevation shall be decided.

*Note: Design flow rate for CO2 snuffing system shall be considered as 2% of maximum
vent gas flow rate. Vendor to ensure that CO2 flow rate is sufficient to extinguish the
flame and also cool the vent tip below the auto ignition temperature of vented gas. The

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snuffing system shall be sized to extinguish the vent tip flame thrice in succession. It shall
also ensure that metal temperatures at the tip of the vent drop sufficiently to prevent
spontaneous ignition of gas and the danger of flashback.

3.2.1.5.7 FIRE AND GAS DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Various fire and gas detection facilities shall be provided to ensure safe
operation of the platforms. The system can be clubbed in same pneumatic
well shut down panel with provision of local and remote monitoring.
Pneumatic supply based system shall be designed to ensure system integrity
and to reduce maintenance job.

These shall include:-

- Fixed HC gas detection, alarm and shutdown System

- Fixed H2S detection, alarm & shutdown system
- Fixed H2 detection and alarm system
- Smoke & thermal detection, alarm and shutdown system
- Portable H2S & HC gas detectors – 2 nos.
- Fusible plug loop with necessary ESD and FSD system
- Fixed DCP skids
- Portable CO2 and DCP fire extinguishers at various locations as per
applicable codes and standard practices

3.2.1.5.8 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

One no. potable water (FRP) storage tank (Cap- 1.0 m3) with gravity
distribution shall be provided. Filling connection (along with filter) from boat
landing to potable water tank shall be provided. Hose of sufficient length shall
be placed on main deck for taking potable water from boat/supply vessel during
rough weather. Cam-lock coupling shall be provided for the hose. Also, water
tank to have lifting lugs accessible through deck crane, facilitating to/from
transfer from supply boat.

3.2.1.5.9 INERT GAS SYSTEM

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BLACK START: Nitrogen skid comprising of - nitrogen cylinder, pressure

control valves, pressure safety valves, one number of hose with suitable end
coupling shall be provided for black start purpose. Capacity of nitrogen cylinder
for black start purpose shall be based on minimum 1 hours of continuous
operation of IUG system at consumption rate of 25m3/hr.

PURGING: Nitrogen purging connection shall be provided for purging of

process equipment and piping. Nitrogen purging connection with suitable end
coupling shall be provided at:

 Each flow arm at suitable location to ensure complete purging of flow arm
to facilitate bean changing.
 Production & test headers at minimum distance from end flanges of headers
to ensure complete purging of headers.

One no. hose shall be provided for hook-up of nitrogen cylinder with
nitrogen purge connection.
3.2.1.6 MONITORING & CONTROL OPERATION
3.2.1.6.1 LIST OF PARAMETERS TO BE MONITORED
A typical list of parameters required to be monitored via RTU & SCADA is
as follows.
S. No. PARAMETER TO BE MONITORED
1 Well Head Tubing Pressure
2 Annulus Pressure of A, B & C Section
3 SSSV & SSV Status
4 Well Flow Arm (After Bean) Pressure & Temperature
5 Production Manifold Pressure & Temperature
6 Well Testing parameters (Gas & Liquid Flow Rates)
7 All Shutdown Valves Status (Open or Close)
8 Main Well fluid line pressure & Temperature
9 Utility Gas Header Pressure & Temperature
10 Instrument Gas Header Pressure & Temperature
11 Utility Gas Filter Separator Differential pressure
12 Chemical Dozing/Injection Flow rate
13 Chemical Storage Tank Level
14 Pipe Separator Level

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15 Crude Condensate Vessel Level

16 Diesel Tank Level
17 Battery Charging Current
18 Battery Voltage

These are indicative and minimum and shall be finalized based upon operational
requirement during detailed engineering. Further, these parameters shall be
made available at B-193A process complex through HMI. These data shall also
be accessed by other remote locations through OPC server.
3.2.1.6.2 CONTROL OPERATION
Well shut down panel shall be conventional hydro-pneumatic type interfaced
with F&G system. The system shall have provision for both local and remote
monitoring and control. ESD and FSD loops shall be controlled by the same
SD panel. Provision shall be kept in the shutdown panel for instrumentation
related to future launchers/ receivers.
Local as wells as remote operation shall be possible through SCADA/ RTU
including closing of all shutdown valves on well platform along with SSV &
SSSV on individual wellheads.
Remote station (HMI) for meeting aforesaid requirement shall be provided at
process complex as per Instrumentation scope of work.
All open loop monitoring signals shall be connected to RTU/SCADA & shall
be foundation field bus (FF) compliant.
For details, refer Design Criteria – Instrumentation.
3.2.1.7 FUTURE FACILITIES
All such requirements for facilities specified as provision for future shall be
considered/ taken care in the design/ engineering of B-147A well platform as
scope of work such that the said future facilities can be easily hooked-up and
integrated with the facilities being provided now and can be commissioned
smoothly.
3.2.1.8 MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION (TOPSIDE FACILITIES)
Material of Construction Corrosion allowance
Topside process As per Piping / Mechanical
CS NACE
piping Design Criteria

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3.2.1.9 PROCESS CONTROL PHILOSOPHY

The overall monitoring and control of equipment and instruments installed on B-
147A shall be done from control room at B-193A platform.
For details on process control philosophy refer Instrumentation design criteria and
Instrumentation scope of work.

3.2.3 MODIFICATIONS ON EXISTING PLATFORMS

For process related modification at B-22A & B-193A refer Clause 2.4.2 of
Basic Bid Work.

3.2.3.1 MODIFICATIONS ON B-22A PLATFORM

 The existing incoming 12” line from B-149A to be hooked up in 16” outgoing
line to B-193A using 10” spare tapping. A tapping of 10” with valve & NRV
duly blinded to be created for future use.
 Chemical injection facility* at topside. Scope involves replacing existing motor
driven chemical injection pumps with new pneumatic driven chemical injection
(OCI) pumps (1+1) along with its associated piping & instrumentation.
 Installation of a new 2-phase separator at B-22A platform along with liquid
pumping to facilitate well fluid evacuation in case of low pressure flow from B-
147/149. Separator gas outlet will be connected to the existing 16” gas line to
BPB.
Note:
- Topside facilities of B-22A shall be of NACE Carbon steel
- Design conditions of Topside facilities
Design pressure : 147 Kg/cm2g
Design temp (Max/Min) : 85°C
3.2.3.1.1 The 2-phase separator will be a horizontal vessel designed for gas-
liquid separation. This will be designed based on following:

Operating Design
Pressure (kg/cm2g) 15 -33 47
Temperature (degC) 16 - 45 85
Flow rates:
Liquid (BLPD) Gas (MMSCMD) Water Cut (%)
Max. Liquid Case 8248 0.55 0-98
Max. Gas Case 6700 0.80 0-98

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Design Criteria
Max liquid Carryover In 13.4 litres/MMSCM of gas (i.e. removal of liquid
Gas: particles more than 10 microns)
3 minutes (minimum) on maximum liquid flow rate
Liquid residence time: including surge and swell
Maximum Allowable 50% of Vessel Diameter from bottom tangential line
Liquid Level:
Surge Factor: 25% on maximum well fluid flow rate
Swell Factor: 15% on maximum Oil/Condensate flow rate
10% (minimum flow shall be 10% of maximum
Turndown:
flow)

3.2.3.1.2 The Chemical Injection Facility upgradation shall comprise of:

 Chemical Transfer Pump: One number pneumatic driven rotary pump - Capacity
1m3/hr.; Differential pressure 3 kg/cm2
 Chemical Injection Pump: Two (02) nos. Pneumatic driven Reciprocating pump
for continuous operation service - Capacity 3.0 Liters/hr.; Differential pressure 40
kg/cm2)

3.2.3.1.3 Wellfluid Transfer Pump

The pump (1 running + 1 stand-by) associated with separator shall be a compact skid
mounted centrifugal pump capable of pumping liquid of specific gravity 0.75 – 1.0 at
differential pressure of 30 kg/cm2g and capacity of 40m3/hr. Pump suction and
discharge shall be with flanged ends. A suitably rated power pack (D G Set) to
operate the pump is to form part of the supply.

3.2.3.2 Modifications at B-193A Platform

 Modifications in the existing 16” flowline from B-22A.

 Wellfluid handling at B-193A is envisaged in the existing HP Separator of
B-193A and B-23A KOD by use of split flow control valve with pressure
switch.
Scope involves installation of a new flow control valve along-with flow switch,
in the existing 16” well fluid line facilitating diversion of combined well fluid of
B-147A+B-149A from B-22A to both the available HP separator and KOD at
B-193 Platform. The flow switch shall be capable of detecting gas/liquid. In
case gas is detected inlet shutdown valve shall be closed.

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Note:
1) Topside facilities of B-193A shall be of NACE Carbon steel
2) Design conditions of Topside facilities
Design pressure : 147 Kg/cm2g
Design temperature (Max) : 85°C

3.2.3.3 In modifications at existing platform, contractor to use the existing tapping if available,
for connecting the new facilities or create a new tapping if adequate numbers are not
available. However, on all platforms where the existing tapping is being used, one spare
tapping should be left for future hook-ups.

3.2.3.4 OPEN/CLOSED DRAIN SYSTEM

All platforms have existing open/close deck drain header (ODD) and funnels. Contractor
shall use the existing spare funnels, if available, for the new facilities. In case, same are
not available, the existing header shall be extended for making provision for new funnels.
While making provision, one spare tapping shall be kept for future hook-ups.
3.2.3.5 VENT/ FLARE SYSTEM
All well/ process platforms have existing vent/ flare header. Contractor shall use the
existing spare valves, if available, on vent/ flare header for hooking up the new facilities.
In case, same are not available, the existing header shall be extended for making
provision for new tappings. While making provision, one spare tapping shall be kept for
future hook-ups.

3.2.4 Design Criteria - Submarine Pipeline

The detailed scope of work involved in submarine pipelines and risers is described in
Section 4A and section 4B of the bid document. However, brief description of the
submarine pipelines & risers envisaged in the scope is given below:

 Sub-sea tie-in of the new 10” well fluid pipeline (from B-147A) to existing B-
149A to B-22A well fluid pipeline (12”) near riser base of B-149A platform with
check-valve and isolation valve facilitating evacuation of combined well fluid (i.e.
B-147A & B-149A) through existing 12”x 15.4 km; B-149A to B-22A well fluid
pipeline up to B-22 and further evacuation to B-193A via existing 16”x 27 km. B-
22A-B-193A well fluid pipeline.)
 Note: The above length is indicative only. Length shall be firmed up during detail
engineering, as per actual pipeline route survey.

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Departing & arrival condition of sub-sea pipeline

Departing Arrival
Pipeline Pressure Temperature Pressure Temperature
(kg/cm2g) (oC) (kg/cm2g) (oC)
B-147A to subsea tie-in As per detail As per detail
12-65 85
at B-149 rise base engineering engineering

The well fluid pipeline system risers & subsea pipelines shall be designed for a design
pressure and design temperature of 147 kg/cm²g and 85ºC, respectively.
3.2.5 DESIGN MARGINS
Following design margins as a minimum shall be considered for various
systems unless specified otherwise in the bid document –

Service Design margins

Flow Arms, Test & Prod.
Headers, Well Testing
25% surge factor on maximum well fluid flow
facilities other than Test
separator
10% margin on maximum capacity. All equipment, piping,
Gas conditioning instrumentation etc. shall be designed accordingly.
System
25% surge factor on maximum well fluid flow and 15% swell
Test Separator factor on maximum condensate/ oil flow rate
80% of liquid filled storage capacity to be considered.
Storage and pumping 20% margin on balance equipment, piping and instrumentation
system shall be considered.
10% margin to be considered on maximum consumption for
Utility system various consumers. Entire system including piping to be
designed accordingly.
Test separator gas and liquid outlet, etc. 10% margin on
Process Piping maximum flow rate need to be considered.

3.2.6 INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL

All instrumentation shall be DCS/PLC based. Over all controls and
monitoring of all instruments/ equipment’s installed on B-147A and B-22A
shall primarily be from B-193A. Refer instrumentation scope of work for
details.

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All control, monitoring and shut-down parameters related to new facilities, shall
also be made available at existing Central Control Room at B-193A through soft
link.
For DCS /PLC configuration, refer Basic Bid Work – Instrumentation, Design
Criteria – Instrumentation & Functional Specifications.
All shut down valves shall be provided with two position switches - one for open
indication and another for close indication irrespective of whatever has been
shown in P&IDs.

3.2.7 SPARING PHILOSOPHY

Sparing philosophy for unit, equipment etc. shall be as per bid documents. In
general, all rotating equipment (pumps and compressors) shall have one stand-by
of same capacity.

3.2.8 NUMBERING PHILOSOPHY

Tag numbering philosophy for equipment and instruments shall be as per bid
documents. Instrument and piping symbols shall be as per legend sheets.

3.2.9 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

 Stock tank condition: 1 Atm. @25 oC
 Standard Condition: 1 Atm. @15oC
 Normal Condition: 1 Atm. @0oC
Quantity Units
Millimetre, (mm)
Length Meter, (m)
Kilometre, (km)
Diameter of Pipe Inches, (")
Millimetre, (mm)
Diameter of Vessel
Meter, (m)
Seconds, (s)
Minutes, (min)
Time
Hours, (hr)
Day, (d)
Kelvin, (K)
Temperature
Degree Centigrade, (oC)
Volume Cubic Meter, (m3)

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Mass Kilogram, (kg)

Mass Flow Kilogram per hour, (kg/hr)
Molar Flow Kilogram mole per hour, (kg mole/hr)
Barrels per day, (BPD)
Liquid Flow Cubic Meter per hour, (m3/hr)
Litre per minute, (LPM)
Million Metric Standard Cubic Meter per Day,
Gas Flow (MMSCMD)
Standard cubic Meter per hour, (Sm3/hr)
Pressure Kilogram per square centimetre gauge, (kg/cm2g)
Feet per second, (ft/s)
Speed Linear
Meter per second, (m/s)
Viscosity Centipoise, cp
Density Kilogram per Cubic Meter, (kg/m3)
Mass Enthalpy Kilojoule per kilogram, (kJ/kg)
Mass Heat Capacity Kilojoule per kilogram per OC, (kJ/kg-C)
Thermal Conductivity Watt per meter per Kelvin, (W/m-K)

3.2.10 CODES & STANDARDS

The following codes and standards (latest revision) shall be followed as
minimum requirement:-
Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation and
API RP 14C Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for Offshore Production
Platforms.
Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore
API RP 14E Production Platform Piping Systems.
Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and Control on Open
API RP 14G Type Offshore Production Platforms.
Recommended Practice for Design and Hazard Analysis for
API RP 14J Offshore Production Facilities.
API SPEC 12J Specification for Oil & Gas Separators.
Sizing, Selection and Installation of Pressure-Relieveing Devices in
API STD 520 (Part-I) Refineries-Part 1, Sizing & Selection
Sizing, Selection and Installation of Pressure-Relieveing Devices in
API RP 520 (Part- II) Refineries-Part 2, Installation
API STD 521 Guide for Pressure-Relieving and Depressurizing Systems.
Guideline for Application of Water Spray Systems for Fire
API RP 2030 Protection in the Petroleum Industry.
NFPA – 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection.

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ANNEXURE-I
Generalized characteristics of crude oil of well B-147-1
Bassein Bassein
Pay Zone Mukta
Lower Upper
Density at 15°C, gpl 0.8381 0.806 0.81 0.739
Sp. Gr. at 60/60°F 0.8385 0.8064 0.8104 0.7392
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API at 60°F 38.25 43.98 43.11 59.91
Kinematic Viscosity at 37.8°C,
6.92 2.16 2.76 0.78
cst
Water content, %Vol 0.1 Traces Traces Traces
B S & W,% Vol. 0.1 Traces Traces Traces
Salt Content, mg/l 46.7 - - -
Sulphur Total, % Wt. - - - -
KUOP 11.95 12.1 12.1 -
Asphaltene, % Wt 0.5 Nil Nil Nil
Resin,%Wt 3.9 5.26 6.5 Nil
wax, %Wt 23.7 22 20.6 2.97
Pour Point, °C 36 30 30 <(-)15

Effect of Temperature on Viscosity

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Temp C Kinematic Viscosity (Cst)
S.
Obj.-II Obj.-III Obj.-IV Obj.-VI
No.
2225-27 m 2207-11 m 2074-77 m 2052.5-2053.5 m
1 35.0 - 17.6 3.08 3.13
2 37.8 6.92 6.67 2.16 2.76
3 40.0 5.50 4.71 2.08 2.53
4 45.0 4.65 3.65 1.90 2.10
5 50.0 4.16 3.15 1.73 1.75

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Annexure II

Gas Composition B-147-3

Constituent Volume %
C1 53.88 - 66.23
C2 9.23 - 12.13
C3 9.93 - 16.96
iC4 1.85 - 4.24
nC4 2.09 - 5.12
iC5 0.46 - 1.46
nC5 0.38 - 1.26
C6 0.17 - 0.47
N2 1.15 - 1.29
CO2 3.35 - 3.86
Sp. Gr. 0.8543 - 1.0175

Note-1: Gas composition is in Dry Basis

Note-2: H2S composition in gas to be considered as 250 ppm (v/v)

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Annexure III

DIESEL FUEL SPECIFICATIONS

Sl. Property Unit Range of Value
No.
1 Distillation % recovery at 366 90 (min.)
deg C
2 Specific Gravity @ 15/15 deg C 0.84 – 0.88
(approx.)
3 Copper strip corrosion @ 100 deg C for 3 hrs. No worse than
No.1
4 Kinematic viscosity cSt at 38 deg C 2 – 7.5
5 Cetane Number - 41
6 Flash Point deg C >50
7 Sulphur Wt % 1.0 max.
8 Water ppmw 50 (Note-1)
9 Sediment Wt% Nil
10 Acidity inorganic - Nil
11 Acidity total Mg KOH/g 0.05 – 0.5 max).
12 Carbon Residue Wt % 0.2 max.
13 Ash content Wt % 0.01 – 0.02 max.
14 Lower heating value Kcal/kg 9600 - 10000
(approx.)

NOTE-1 – Maximum Water content shall vary up to 1% maximum

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ANNEXURE-IV

SPECIFICATION OF CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR OIL AND GAS

LINES IN PRESENCE OF HYDROGEN SULPHIDE (H2S)

1. Physical State The material shall be a free flowing

homogenous liquid at 24+2°C, free
from visible impurities.
2. Viscosity of the Product at 300 rpm using a 200 (Maximum)
Fann VG meter or Equivalent at 24+2 °C, cP
3. Corrosivity of the Neat Product, mpy 1.0 (Maximum)
4 Compatibility and Emulsification Tendency The material shall be compatible with
. with a Mixture of Untreated Crude Oil Mix the mixture and shall not form
(prepared by mixing 140 ml of crude oil with emulsion.
60 ml of AR Grade Xylene) and Brine The interface sludge pad thickness
Corrodant at 24+2°C shall not be more than 5% (v/v)
after five hours.
5. Thermal Stability Test The material shall be stable up to
120+2°C
6 Performance Test (Wheel Test)
A. Dynamic Test Conditions
(I) Corrodant Media
a) It consists of 3.2% Sodium Chloride (LR Grade) Solution in Distilled Water,
having Dissolved Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Content in the range of 1250+50
ppm at 24+2°C
b) Take 140 ml Untreated Crude Oil and add 60 ml AR Grade Xylene
c) 1450 + 50 ppm of Hydrogen Sulphide gas is generated by taking 1.5 g of
Sodium Sulphide of 35% purity and to this 6 ml of 8.5-9% (w/v) Hydrochloride
Acid is added, so that the overall pH of the Corrodant Media remains between
3.0 to 4.0
d) Total Composition of Corrodant shall be 129 ml of (a) + 15 ml of (b) + 6 ml of
8.5-9% HCl + 1.5 g of Na2S of 35% purity. Total volume of test shall be 150
ml
(II) Metal Coupons: Inhibited Test Coupons shall be free
API-5LX Steel Coupon of size 30 from pits and scratches on visual
mm x 25 mm x 3 - 4 mm (thickness) inspection
approximately and polished to 300
emery grit free from pits and
scratches, (total surface area of all
sides of the coupon taken together
shall be 18+2 cm2

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(III) Test Temperature : 50+2°C

(IV) Corrosion Inhibitor Dose with Inhibition efficiency of the
respect to the Aqueous Brine corrosion inhibitor should not be
Solution : 75 mg/litre (w/v) less than 80%
(V) Exposure Period:
B. Performance Evaluation:
Calculate the Efficiency of the
Inhibitor by comparing the Weight
Loss of the Coupon in Inhibited
System with that in Uninhibited
System (Blank Test without Inhibitor
addition) and visually examine the
condition of the Coupons after each
test.
C. Packing: New HDPE Barrel containing 190
kg net material and type 2-A Class-
L capacity 220 liters of
IS/6312/IMDG mark
D. Marking:
Each drum shall have clearly legible markings given below –

1. Name of the product/brand name

2. Name of manufacturer/ supplier
3. Date/Month/Year of Manufacturing
4. Supply order number against which supplies are made
5. Lot No. & batch No. and Barrel No.
6. Consignee Address
7. Gross Weight and net weight
8. Hazard warning (if any)

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