TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
LNG UNLOADING ARM SYSTEM
H.C. Oh 2 2009.08.10 Deleted Bunker fuel loading arm
JungKwan H.C. Oh 1 2009.07.17 Revised as marked
JungKwan J.H. Yoon M.S. Kang W.J. Choi / H.C. Oh
0 2008.10.20 Issued for Construction
JungKwan J.H. Yoon M.S. Kang W.J. Choi / H.C. Oh
P0 2008.08.05 Issued for Approval
JungKwan J.H. Yoon M.S. Kang DESIGN
REV. NO. DATE DESCRIPTION
CHECK Q.A APPROVED
CLIENT APPROVED
KOREA GAS CORPORATION
통영생산기지 2 단계 6 차 확장공사
TONGYOUNG LNG TERMINAL 6
thEXTENSION PROJECT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR LNG UNLOADING ARM SYSTEM
SCALE JOB NO. PHASE DOCUMENT NO. REV.
NONE 3415.OD II 26 – M - A01 – SP - 004 2
DAEWOO ENGINEERING COMPANY
KOREA GAS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
CONTENTS
1. General ...4
1.1. General ...4
1.2. Definitions ...4
1.3. Language and units ...4
1.4. Design, standardization and interchangeability...5
2. Scope of supply & work ...6
2.1. Items to be purchased ...6
2.2. Scope of supply ...6
2.3. Scope of work ...8
2.4. Out of scope ...9
3. Project design data ...10
3.1. LNG process data...10
3.2. Site data...10
3.3. Utility data ...12
3.4. LNG tanker data ...14
4. Applicable codes and standards ...15
5. Inspection and tests ...18
5.1. General ...18
5.2. Shop inspection ...19
5.3. Site test...23
5.4. Inspection and testing summary...23
6. Technical clarification & coordination meeting ...25
7. Protection for shipment and handling ...25
7.1. General ...25
7.2. Quarantine requirements for wood packaging materials...25
8. Supervision services for installation, test operation and training...27
8.1. Supervision for installation and test operation...27
8.2. Training ...27
9. Guarantee and patent infringement ...27
9.1. Guarantee...27
9.2. Patent infringement ...28
9.3. Guarantee item list ...28
10. Spare parts and special tools ...28
10.1. Spare parts ...28
10.2. Special tools ...29
11. Vendor data requirements...29
11.1. General ...29
11.2. List of Vendor document and schedule ...30
11.3. Vendor data coordination procedure ...34
11.4. Mechanical data book...35
12. Technical bid requirement ...36
13. Design specification ...48
13.1. General ...48
13.2. Design and construction ...48
13.3. Materials ...49
13.4. Swivel joints ...50
13.5. Quick-connect/disconnect cargo coupling (QCDC)...50
13.6. Emergency release system (ERS) ...51
13.7. Accessories ...53
13.8. Hydraulic power system ...53
13.9. Operating control and emergency system...55
13.10. General electrical, Instrumentation and control requirements...57
13.11. Instrumentation and control requirements ...57
13.12. Electrical requirements ...58 13.13. Nameplates...59 13.14. Painting...59 13.15. Noise...59 13.16. Material ...60 13.17. Welding requirements...61 14. Attachments ...62
Attachment #1. Data Sheets for Marine Loading Arms Attachment #2. P & ID and Layout Drawings
Attachment #3. Related Technical Specifications Attachment #4. Purchaser’s Standard Forms
1. General
1.1. General
This specification, the associated data sheets and attachments outline the minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, construction, testing, inspection and supply of LNG Unloading Arm System and auxiliary equipment for Phase II - 6th Extension of TongYoung LNG Terminal.
TongYoung LNG Terminal is located industrial complex 15 km from the center of TongYoung city, and in the vicinity of Pusan. The Terminal, which is under 4th, 5th & 6th Extension progress, is provided with above ground LNG storage tanks, Vaporizer, utilities and associated facilities.
1.2. Definitions Purchaser or Owner or KOGAS
Korea Gas Corporation
Head office:
215, Jeongja-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Sungnam, Kyunggi-Do, Korea (463-754) TEL : 82-31-7100-114
FAX : 82-31-7100-117/118 TongYoung office:
1179, Anjung-Ri, Kwangdo-Nyon, TongYoung-City, KyungNam, Korea (650-824) TEL : 82-55-640-6000
FAX : 82-55-640-6009 Engineer or
DEC
Daewoo Engineering Company, which is the engineering company engaged by
KOGAS for terminal detail engineering and supervision services.
9-3, Sunae-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Sungnam, Kyunggi-Do, Korea (463-825) TEL : 82-31-738-0481
FAX : 82-31-738-0465 Vendor or
Contractor
The person or firm of company whose tender has been accepted by Purchaser and includes the supplier’s duly appointed representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
LNG unloading system
LNG and NG arms with ancillary equipment covered in this specification.
1.3. Language and units 1.3.1 Language
All documents and drawings to be submitted shall be lettered in English or Korean. 1.3.2 Units
Following metric units shall be applied throughout for all documentation, drawings, operating and maintenance manuals etc and for charts and scales on instruments.
Glossary Units Glossary Units
Acceleration m/s2 Heat transfer coefficient W/(m2.K), W/(m2.oC)
Area m2 Illuminance (light) lx (Lux) (lx = lm/m2)
Density kg/m3 Length mm (piping size – inch), cm, m
Electric conductance mho Mass kg, t (Ton)
Glossary Units Glossary Units
Electric conductor (wire) size mm2 Power W, kW
Electric current intensity A (ampere) Pressure, fluid Pa, kPa, Mpa
Electric resistance Ω (ohm) Pressure, barometric Pa, kPa
Energy, electrical kW.h Sound level dB(A)
Energy, mechanical J, kJ, MJ Stress N/mm2, N/cm2
Energy, thermal J, kJ, MJ Temperature oC (Celsius), K (Kelvin)
Flow, mass kg/h Thermal conductivity W/(m.K), W/(m.oC)
Flow, volumetric m3/h Time h (hour), min (minute),
s (second), d (day)
Force N, kN Velocity m/s
Fouling factor m2.K/W, m2.oC/W Viscosity, absolute, dynamic
cP (centipoises)
Frequency Hz Voltage V (Volt)
Heat capacity, specific J/(kg.K), J/(kg.oC) Volume m3
Heat content or enthalpy J/kg
1.4. Design, standardization and interchangeability
1.4.1 All parts of the equipment to be designed and manufactured in accordance with the latest acceptable degree of workmanship and modern engineering practice.
1.4.2 The equipment shall be designed to operate satisfactorily under all variations of load, pressure including surge pressure and temperature as may occur during normal operation and local climatic conditions.
1.4.3 The works shall be designed to facilitate inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair. The design shall incorporate every reasonable precaution and provision for the safety of all those concerned in the operation and maintenance of the works.
1.4.4 Unless otherwise specified all parts of the equipment must be suitable in every respect for continuous operation at maximum output under the climatic and operation conditions peculiar to the erection site.
1.4.5 For the equipment, only those design and machine types that
- have been supplied for Pantograph cable type 16” or more LNG arm with the flow rate equal to or more than 5,000m3/hr, and
- it’s major components (defined as swivel joint, ERS, and QCDC) have been type approval tested in accordance with OCIMF and certified by third inspection agency (such as LR, DNV, SGS, ABS, TUV and BV)
shall be offered. Innovations or proto type cannot be accepted.
Vendor shall include all supporting evidence for above eligibility in his proposal.
1.4.6 Parts subject to wear shall be easily accessible and removable. Whenever possible adjustment shall be provided for taking up wear.
1.4.7 All equipment performing similar duties shall be of the same type and manufacture, in order to limit the stock of spare parts required and to maintain uniformity of equipment to be installed. 1.4.8 In case Bidder opposes to the Purchaser’s technical bid evaluation, Bidder may solicit perusal
of its own technical bid evaluation sheet only before opening of commercial bid.
1.4.9 Owner reserves the right to ask for coordination of standardization to the extent reasonably possible and no price variation will be allowed for this procedure.
1.4.10 Symbol and Legend
Standard symbol and legend including line and equipment identification shall be applied to this project for unification in Purchaser. Unless specified in the attachment of this specification, Vendor's standard symbol and legend may be applied with the Purchaser’s approval.
2. Scope of supply & work
2.1. Items to be purchased
The following item shall be furnished in accordance with the requirements specified in this specification and other related documents.
ITEM No. Q'TY SERVICE REMARKS
LA-103A/C 2 LNG unloading arm
LA-103B 1 LNG unloading / Vapour return arm LA-104 1 Vapour return arm
All the related costs to be incurred by designing, documentation and tests & inspections at the vendor's factory shall be included in the cost of the materials.
The Vendor shall include for the supply of all materials, equipment and services for the complete installation within the specified terminal points and battery limits with the exception only of those details specifically stated herein as being supplied by others.
2.2. Scope of supply
Vendor’s scope of supply shall include, but not be limited to:
1) Two(2) sets of complete LNG unloading arms, one(1) set of complete LNG unloading / Vapour return arm, and one(1) set of complete Vapour return arm with:
Base, riser, inboard arm, outboard arm and counter weight balancing system Electrical insulation at outboard arm end
Hydraulic operated ERS with two ball valves and one emergency release coupler Hydraulic operated QCDC
Blind flange of QCDC coupler with safety valve and pressure gauge Davit for handling for blind flange at outboard swivel joint
Mechanical support jack at outboard swivel joint
Mechanical locking to restrict slewing movement and movement of the inboard arm and outboard arm in stored position, manually operated from operating platform
Maintenance access and ladder Maintenance platform for swivels
Flanged valve drain installed at shore side of ERS valve to drain outboard arm Flanged valve drain with protector installed at bottom of outboard swivel joint to drain
fluid trapped between the ship’s valve and loading arm valve Nitrogen purging system for swivel joints with check valve
Cargo purging line from base riser to apex of inboard arm with non-return valve and shut-off valve
Centralized greasing system with hand pump which allow grease injection on operating platform
2) Deleted
3) All required coupling spool pieces
Coupling spool flanges for LNG unloading arms and Vapour return arm (16”x20”, 4 sets)
4) Completed hydraulic system necessary for the operation of two (2) LNG Unloading Arms, one (1) LNG Liquid Unloading / Vapour Return Arm and one (1) Vapour Return Arm:
Power packs
Selector valve unit for each arm
Accumulators for ERS of each arm and arm maneuvering Cylinders
All interconnecting hydraulic piping/tubing, valves, support clamps, etc 5) Completed electrical and control system consisting of:
Unloading arm control panel of explosion-proof type with: ▪ Arm maneuvering system
▪ Radio control receiver
▪ Microprocessor and display for PMS system ▪ Breaker for UPS power
▪ Purge control unit and filter regulator unit, if required ▪ Intrinsically safe units, if required
▪ All switches, lamps, etc
Local control station of explosion-proof type, installed near hydraulic power unit with switches
Alarm bell, alarm buzzer
Pendant control boxes with control cable (about 50m length) Radio remote control system by joy stick (2 sets)
Position monitoring system with: ▪ Angle sensors on all arms
▪ All signals from UACP to PMS (refer to Unloading Arm Schematic Diagram and Signal list in Attachment #1.)
▪ Microprocessor and LCD VDU (min. 12”) with key pad for PMS in unloading arm control house(UACH)
All local instrumentation
All interconnecting wiring, cables and cable trays, etc. including electric power terminal boxes between Vendor furnished equipment
Interface with ESD (emergency shutdown system), DCS, MCC and LCS, etc Minimum requirements for interface are listed in Unloading Arm Signal in section 17 of Attachment #1
6) Completed access/support structure including all ladders, platforms, etc
7) One (1) set of nitrogen regulator unit for swivels purge with sight flow indicator at each outlet, pressure indicator at inlet/outlet
8) Nitrogen purge system pipe work completed with all necessary valves and fittings 9) Two (2) sets of spotting centreline indicator (stainless steel)
10) One (1) set of dummy manifold flange skid, cradle type with swing casters
11) All supports and foundation bolting, shims and accessories necessary for the setting, adjustment and anchorage of the equipment supplied
12) Initial fill of hydraulic oil for hydraulic system, and any special fluid required for flushing the hydraulic system during commissioning
13) All internal piping required for lubrication, drain, vent and sealing 14) Vent and drain valves as required
15) A completed set of all special tools jigs and lifting devices etc. necessary for the site assembly, installation, normal maintenance and repair of the equipment in vendor supply
16) Spare parts for installation and commissioning 17) All documents required by this specifications
18) All necessary components, accessories and appurtenances, as normally provided, whether mentioned in this specification or not
19) Nameplates
20) Aircraft warning device of explosion-proof type, if the top of arm is over 60m from M.S.L. 21) Earth lugs
The Vendor shall provide all the materials needed for site assembly and installation of the arms and their ancillaries (foundation bolts, gaskets, hydraulic pipes, hoses, couplings, electrical
interconnecting cables, etc.) according to the layout of the loading platform. Any special tool or equipment needed for assembly and normal maintenance shall also be provided by the Vendor. All components within the LNG unloading arm system shall be completely assembled at Vendor’s shop.
Base risers and foundation bolts shall be delivered prior to arm package delivery upon Purchaser’s request.
2.3. Scope of work
1) Guaranteed allowable forces and moments on the nozzles which are connected by Purchaser’s piping
2) Information for foundation design including static & dynamic loading data with various direction 3) KOSHA (Korean Occupational Safety & Health Agency), KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory) or
KGS (Korea Gas Safety Corporation) certificates for explosion proof type electric equipment and instruments (See Section 5.1.6.)
4) Documents and certificates of pressure vessels and/or high pressure equipment for KGS certificates (See Section 5.1.7)
5) KGS certificates for safety valve, ball and globe valves for LNG, NG, N2 and fuel gas system (See Section 5.1.8.)
6) Painting up to finish coating at shop 7) Coordination meeting
8) Supervision for installation, commissioning and performance test 9) Training for Purchaser’s trainees
10) Packing for export
11) Inspection and test required by this specification 12) Performance guarantee
13) Performance test at site (Vendor witness)
2.4. Out of scope
1) Detailed design and supply of all materials for site foundations
2) All construction personnel and plant required for the complete erection of the units. 3) Plant lighting and earthing
4) Electrical power supply including Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and wiring to vendor supplied terminal boxes
5) Nitrogen supplies for Arm Purging
6) Pipe work and piping up to Arm risers and from drain connections. The latter are to be located local to grade
7) Unloading arm control house (UACH) 8) Foundation and civil work
9) Instrumentation outside battery limit 10) All external power and control wiring 11) Motor starter
12) ESD and DCS 13) Field installation
14) Insulation work & material (But insulation support/clips on equipment shall be Vendor’s scope.) 15) Spare parts for 2 years operation (But, the recommended spare parts list with itemized price
3. Project design data
3.1. LNG process data 3.1.1 LNG
Composition Mol %
Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4
Component
Lean Rich Max N2 Typical
Nitrogen 0.00 0.00 1.0 0.04 Methane 96.74 85.12 94.33 89.26 Ethane 1.89 8.63 1.97 8.64 Propane 0.68 4.14 2.50 1.44 i-Butane 0.34 1.10 0.10 0.27 n-Butane 0.34 0.90 0.10 0.35 i-Pentane 0.01 0.10 0.00 0.00 n-Pentane 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Molecular weight 16.791 19.320 17.189 17.924 GHV kJ/Nm3* 41,370 46,734 41,760 43,749 SG Liquid 0.434 0.478 0.448 0.455 Latent heat kJ/kg 524.1 526.7 528.8 *Nm3 measured at 1 Atm, 0 °C. 3.2. Site data 3.2.1 Plot plan
MSL (In-chon mean sea level) : EL. +0.0 m
Sea water intake & B-C tank area : EL. +4.0 m LNG tank (#1~#5, #13) area, process area & utility area : EL. +5.0 m
LNG tank (#6~#12, #17) : EL. +9.0 m
LNG tank (#14, #15, #16) area & Future space : EL. +9.0 m
Unloading Arms area : EL. +6.227 m (DL.+7.5)
3.2.2 General site data
1. Aircraft warning requirement : On structures over 60 m and LNG storage tanks 2. Air corrosiveness : Yes Corrosive coastal sea water environment 3. Vibration transmittal
precautions
: Yes Earthquake zone in accordance with NFPA 59A and see 8, Earthquake data 4. Noise precautions : Yes 85dB(A) max at 1m from equipment except
compressor shelter & decompression station
125-135 dB(A) max for relief valves 45 dB(A) max at terminal battery limit 80 dB(A) max for control valves 5. Water pollution precautions : Yes
6. Tidal data : HHW : EL. +0.939 m
MSL : EL. +0.0 m
Current Maximum spring : 19.4 cm/sec Maximum neap : 4.98 cm/sec Minimum spring : ~ 0.0 cm/sec Minimum neap : ~ 0.0 cm/sec 7. Max. wave height
Return Period 50 years
: H1/3 = 1.7m
T1/3 = 4.88 sec
8. General earthquake data :
a. Operational basis earthquake (OBE) parameters Peak ground acceleration = 0.1 g
Peak ground velocity = Refer to UBC 1997 Peak ground displacement = Refer to UBC 1997 b. Safe shutdown earthquake (SSE) parameters
Peak ground acceleration = 0.2 g
Peak ground velocity = Refer to UBC 1997 Peak ground displacement = Refer to UBC 1997
c. For equipment items that are designed for SSE, allowable stresses are to be determined in accordance with NFPA-59A, 4-1.3.5 as permitted by UBC 1997, sections 1634.1.2 alternative 2, or 1643.4, where I =1.0 for all items.
9. Equipment earthquake data :
Item Facilities Design Seismic Remark
Mechanical Unloading arm S.S.E 0.2g
3.2.3 Wind and barometer
Prevailing direction by height : ENE Prevailing velocity (mean) : 2.5 m/sec
Design velocity : 40 m/sec @ 10m elevation
Average monthly wind velocity : [m/s]
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Wind Vel. 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.5 2.1 2.0 2.4 2.4
Barometric pressure : 104.03 kPa.a (maximum)
102.48 kPa.a (average)
97.01 kPa.a (minimum) Maximum rate of change of barometric : 0.49 kPa/h (Rise)
3.2.4 Air temperatures
Maximum summer : 36.9 °C
Minimum winter : -11.6 °C
Winter design : -11.6 °C
Mean annual : 14.2 °C
Average monthly temperatures : °C
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Temperature 2.5 3.7 7.9 13.0 17.2 20.6 24.2 25.7 22.0 17.0 11.5 5.3
Black body temperature : 65 °C
Minimum air relative humidity : 6.0 % Maximum air relative humidity : 100 % Mean air relative humidity : 68.5 % Design relative humidity for cold service : 82 % 3.2.5 Precipitation
Design rainfall : Precipitation shall be calculated for a 1 in 50 year return period as:
mm
hr
t
I
/
81
.
1
755
50
Where t= period in minutesDesign snow loading : 300 kg/m2
Paved area runoff : 100%
Unpaved area runoff : 10%
3.3. Utility data
3.3.1 Electric power utilisation Motors
a) above 149.2 kW 6.6 kV 3 ph 60 Hz
b) 0.56 kW to 149.2 kW 440 V 3 ph 60 Hz
c) below 0.56 kW for process critical service, including lube oil pumps
440 V 3 ph 60 Hz
d) below 0.56 kW for non-process service 220 V 1 ph 60 Hz Heaters
a) above 7 kW 440 V 3 ph 60 Hz
b) above 3.1 kW to 7 kW 440 V ph-ph 60 Hz
c) 3 kW and below 220 V 1 ph 60 Hz
d) space heaters for panels 220 V 1 ph 60 Hz
e) space heaters for 6.6 kV motors 220 V 1 ph 60 Hz f) space heaters for LV motors (if necessary) 220 V 1 ph 60 Hz
g) trace heating 220 V 3 ph 60 Hz
Instrumentation and communications
a) Instrumentation – critical 115 V UPS 1 ph 60 Hz
b) Instrumentation – non-critical 220 V 1 ph 60 Hz
c) Communications 115 V UPS 1 ph 60 Hz
Notes:
- Voltage variation ± 10%
- Frequency variation ± 5%
- Where equipment requires voltages not listed above the equipment supplier shall provide the appropriate transformers, rectifiers etc.
3.3.2 Low pressure fuel gas
Pressure, nor. / design : 0.69 / 0.98 MPa.g
Temperature : Ambient, Max. 54 oC
Composition and heating value :
HP Fuel Gas Letdown Boil off Gas
Composition Mol %
Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Min. Max.
Component
Lean Rich Max N2 Typical GHV GHV
Nitrogen 0.00 0.00 1.0 0.04 22.0 0.0 Methane 96.74 85.12 94.33 89.26 78.0 100.0 Ethane 1.89 8.63 1.97 8.64 0.0 0.0 Propane 0.68 4.14 2.50 1.44 0.0 0.0 i-Butane 0.34 1.10 0.10 0.27 0.0 0.0 n-Butane 0.34 0.90 0.10 0.35 0.0 0.0 i-Pentane 0.01 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 n-Pentane 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 Total 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.0 100.0 Molecular Weight 16.791 19.320 17.189 17.924 18.64 16.0 GHV kJ/Nm3* 41,346 46,706 41,735 43,723 31,413 39,698 SG Liquid 0.434 0.478 0.448 0.455 NA NA *Nm3 measured at 1 Atm, 0 °C. 3.3.3 Instrument air
Operating pressure : min / nor / max. 0.39 / 0.64 / 0.78 MPa.g Operating temperature : Ambient (max 50°C)
Design pressure : 0.98 MPa.g
Design temperature : 65°C
Quality : Dew point –40 °C, oil free
3.3.4 Plant air
Operating pressure : 0.69 MPa.g
Operating temperature : Ambient (max 50 °C)
Design pressure : 0.98 MPa.g
Temperature : 65°C
Quality : Oil free, not dried
3.3.5 Nitrogen
Liquid nitrogen will be imported by road tankers, and will be supplied through storage tank and vaporizers.
Operating pressure : Low pressure N2 : normal 0.784 MPa.g : design 9.8 MPa.g High pressure N2 : normal 19.61 MPa.g : design 21.55 MPa.g
Oxygen content : Less than 80ppm
Water content : Dry
Misc. Impurities : CO2 and oil free
3.3.6 Waste disposal
Oily water : To sea via treatment
Oily water discharge limits :
n-Hexane (mg/l)
Suspended
Solids (mg/l) COD (mg/l) BOD (mg/l) pH
3.3.7 Notes for utility supply
In case lower pressure is required for Purchaser’s utility supply, Vendor shall provide regulator(s) to adjust the pressure as required, unless specifically exempted in this specification.
3.4. LNG tanker data
Ship type : Membrane or Moss Rosenberg
Max ship capacity : 138,000 m3 Moss Rosenberg type
270,000 m3 Membrane
Max unloading rate : 15,000 m3/h
Ship BOG rate : max 0.25 wt% per day of full ship content min. 0.1 wt% per day of full ship content Ship pressure : 175 mbarg (max. saturation)
Ship LNG pumps : 1,500 m3/h x 150m head x 10 sets or 1,400 m3/h x 165m head x 10 sets Min. available head at ship manifold : 94 m LNG
4. Applicable codes and standards
Reference to standards and codes in this specification and the data sheets shall mean the latest edition thereof plus all amendments ruling at the time of tendering, unless otherwise specified. Vendor shall be ultimately responsible for all aspects of the equipment supplied regardless of source and shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, code and standards including followings:
Marine Loading Arms
OCIMF, 3rd edition Design and Construction Specification for Marine Loading Arms
SIGTTO
ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO Guide to Contingency Planning for the Gas Carrier Alongside and Within Port Limits
ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO Guide to Contingency Planning for Marine Terminals Handling Liquefied Gases in Bulk
ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO Guide on Marine Terminal Fire Protection and Emergency Evacuation OCIMF Guidelines and Recommendations for the Safe Mooring of Large Ships at
Piers and Sea Islands
SIGTTO Guidelines for the Alleviation of Excessive Surge Pressures on ESD SIGTTO Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals OCIMF/SIGTTO Prediction of Wind Loads on Large Liquefied Gas Carriers
SIGTTO Recommendations and Guidelines for Linked Ship/Shore Emergency Shut-down of Liquefied Gas Cargo Transfer
OCIMF 11 Safety Guide for Terminals Handling Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
OCIMF Recommendations for Manifolds for Refrigerated Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNG)
OCIMF Effective Mooring
BS EN 1474 Installation and equipment for liquefied natural gas – Design and testing of loading/unloading arms
Unfired pressure vessels and welding
ASME Sec. II Material Specification, Part C – Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals
ASME Sec. II Material Specification, Part D – Properties ASME Sec. V Nondestructive Examination
ASME Sec. VIII Pressure Vessels’ Division 1 ASME Sec. IX Welding and Brazing Qualification AWS standards
Tubular heat exchangers
TEMA
Piping (cryogenic and non-cryogenic)
ANSI B1.20.1 Pipe Threads
ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ANSI B16.9 Factory Made Wrought Steel Butt-weld Fittings ANSI B16.10 Dimensions of Ferrous Valves
ANSI B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings
ANSI B16.28 Wrought Steel Butt-welded, Short Radius Elbows and Returns ANSI B31.3 Chemical Plant & Petroleum Refinery Piping
ANSI B36.10 Welded & Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
BS 5351 Ball Valves
BS 1873 Globe Valves (1/2” ~ 6")
BS 6755 Testing of Valves
API 606 Extended Body Gate Valves (1/2” ~ 2") API 607 Fire Test for Soft-seated Quarter-turn Valves ISO 10497 Testing of Valves – Fire Type Testing Requirements
Electrical
IEC-60034 Rotating Electrical Machines
IEC-60079 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres CENELEC
NEC
NEMA MG-1 Motor and Generators
ANSI NFPA
Korean Industrial Standard (KS) JIS
API IEEE NACE
KOSHA, KTL or KGS (for enclosure of hazardous service)
Hazardous area
Korean regulation, ACT 1993-19, Ministry of Labor, May, 1993
NFPA 59A Standard for Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas NFPA 497A Classification of Class I Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical
Installations in Chemical Process Areas
IEC 60079-10 Electrical apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres - Classification of Hazardous Areas
IP (Institute of Petroleum) Model Code of Safe Practice, Part 15 For Zone 1:
IEC 60079-1 or EN 50018 for Flameproof (Ex d) IEC 60079-11 or EN 50020 for Intrinsically Safe (Ex i) IEC 60079-2 or EN 50016 for Pressurized (Ex p) For Zone 2:
All above same
(The EN designation refers to CENELEC/ Euronorm manufacturing standards.)
API RP500 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations
Instruments
ANSI B1.20.1 Pipe threads
ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
API 550 Manual on Installation of Refinery Instruments and Control Systems ISA S5.1 Instrumentation in Symbols and Identification
ISA S5.2 Primary Logic Diagrams for Process Operation
IEC 60073 Colour of Indicator Lights, Push Buttons, Annunciators and Digital Readouts
IEC 60079 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmosphere
IEC 60529 Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures IEC 60584 Thermocouples for Temperature measurement
IEC 60654 Operating Conditions for Industrial Process Measurement & Control Equipment
IEC 60751 Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer Sensors
IEC 60801 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Process Measurement and Control Equipment
ISO 8310 Refrigerated Light Hydrocarbon Fluids KGS (for safety valves, ball & globe valve for LNG, NG, N2 & fuel gas system) KOSHA, KTL or KGS (for enclosure of hazardous service)
Steel structures
AISC UBC
Korean Codes and Standards
Safety
NFPA 59A Standard for Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas
Relieving systems
API RP 520 Part 1 & 2 Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices in Refineries
API RP 521 Guide for Pressure - Relieving and Depressuring Systems
Positive displacement pump
API 674 2nd Positive Displacement Pumps - Reciprocating API 675 2nd Positive Displacement Pumps - Controlled Volume
Environmental Regulations
Korean regulations
Earthquake Design
UBC ANSI A58.1
NFPA-59A Standard for Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas
Noise
IEC 61260 Octave-band and fractional-octave-band filters
IEC 60651 Sound level Meters
ISO 1680 Test code for the measurement of airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machinery
ISO 1996 Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise
ISO 3744 Acoustics -- Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure -- Engineering method in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
ISO 3746 Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Survey Method
RP 521 Guide for Pressure - Relieving and Depressuring Systems
Material
ASTM/ASME, KS, JIS
Painting & Insulation
Purchaser’s specification
Note: Korean local regulation shall be applied for all equipment, if applicable. Vendor shall be responsible for determining and complying with the requirements of all applicable local regulations (laws, acts, regulations, etc.) current at the time of proposal.
5. Inspection and tests
5.1. General
5.1.1 All inspection and tests shall be performed in accordance with this specification, Final documents approved by Purchaser, the applicable codes and standards.
5.1.2 Purchaser or its representatives reserve the right to access freely to all parts of the shop where fabrication is in progress, and to witness and inspect the shop tests and inspections at any time and place including sub-Vendor's works.
5.1.3 The manufacturer shall provide the inspectors with all the means necessary to verify the equipment is being properly executed in accordance with the terms of the order.
5.1.4 Vendor shall conduct, at its own expense and responsibility, the tests and inspections required under contract documents. In the event Purchaser’s or its representative's witnessed
inspection is required, the costs, fees and expenses arising therefrom shall be borne by Vendor, with the exception of Purchaser's cost and expenses for dispatching of inspectors.
5.1.5 All inspection and tests required by this specification shall be done by 3rd party inspector(s) for the products or major sub-assemblies irrespective of place/country of manufacture/assembly. The 3rd party inspector(s) shall be one of Lloyd’s Register Verification, TÜV Rheinland Group, DNV, ABSG Consulting INC, BV, HSB and KR (Korean Register of Shipping), subject to approval of Purchaser’s QA/QC department. All cost, fees and expenses for the 3rd party inspector shall be borne by Vendor.
The Vendor shall submit the certificate and report of inspection signed by the 3rd party inspector(s) before shipment for Purchaser’s review.
Purchaser has the option to replace the 3rd party inspection by Purchaser’s inspection after award. In this case, the price for 3rd party inspection shall be deducted from the contract price. If the inspection and test shall be witnessed by Purchaser, Vendor shall notify Purchaser’s QA/QC team two (2) weeks for the products manufactured in foreign country, and one (1) week for the products manufactured in domestic prior to the actual date of inspection and test. 5.1.6 The below table is shown the typical inspection and test plan by 3rd party inspection agency,
and Vendor shall prepare detail inspection and test plan with each item marked with type of activity (“Review”, “Witness” or “Hold”, etc.) and inspection party (Manufacturer, Vendor, Purchaser, 3rd party agency, etc) for Purchaser’s approval.
Activity No. Inspection and Test Item
Vendor 3rd Party KOGAS Remarks
1. Welding check V R R
2. Material inspection V R R
3. Non-destructive examination V R R
4. Visual and dimensional check V SW R
5. Hydrostatic test V W R
6. Pneumatic leak test V W R
7. Shop assembly and operational test V W W
8. Hydraulic system V W W
9. Swivel joint test V W W
10. QCDC test V W W
11. ERC test V W W
12. Painting inspection V W R
13. Packing and marking inspection V W R
Activity No. Inspection and Test Item
Vendor 3rd Party KOGAS Remarks LEGEND
V Vendor to provide H Hold point
R Review of documentation and/or Certificates W or SW Witness or Spot Witness
5.1.7 The facilities are subject to inspection and tests by KGS in accordance with local regulations (High Pressure Gas Control law, instructions by KGS and other ruling regulations). Whole or part of the inspections required by the regulation may be exempted in case the equipment is inspected by authorized foreign inspection agencies admitted by KGS (Korea Gas Safety Corporation), at the discretion of KGS.
The inspection and tests shall include visual inspection, material inspection, strength
calculation review, radiographic inspection, hydrostatic pressure test, and pneumatic leak test, depending on local regulation.
In addition, foreign manufacturer that manufacture high pressure equipment to be imported into Korea shall get manufacturer approval from Korean Authority.
For the details, refer to http://www.kgs.or.kr/english/service/service1.asp “Manufactural Approval System”.
Application and acceptance by KGS is within the sole responsibility of Vendor, and all cost, fees and expenses for those inspection and tests shall be borne by Vendor.
5.1.8 For instruments and electric equipment located in hazardous area, Vendor shall get KOSHA (Korean Occupational Safety & Health Agency), KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory) or KGS (Korean Gas Safety Corporation) certificates and submit them to Purchaser before site
commissioning and performance test. In case the explosion proof type instruments and electric equipment are manufactured in foreign country and not approved by KOSHA, KTL or KGS, Vendor must submit the certificate and test reports by IEC Ex Certification Bodies (Refer to
http://www.iecex.com/bodies.htm) to KOSHA, KTL or KGS for approval.
5.1.9 For the safety valves, shut-off (on-off) globe and ball valves of LNG, NG, N2 and fuel gas system, Vendor shall obtain KGS certificates, and those valves shall be stamped on the body by KGS.
5.2. Shop inspection
5.2.1 Welding check
The edge preparation, welding materials, preheat and interpass temperature (if applied) shall be checked during welding in accordance with applicable welding procedure specification and fabrication drawings.
Visual inspection of weldments for pressure containing parts shall be made in accordance with ASME Sec. VIII Div.1.
Test pieces (per welding process) for pressure containing LNG, NG, N2 or fuel gas system only shall be sampled from production in order to carry out the following tests:
- Tensile test - Guide bend test - Impact test (at -196°C) 5.2.2 Material inspection
All materials for pressure retaining and structural parts shall be identified.
The material applied shall be checked for conformity with the requirements of this specification and applied code and standards.
Material of major parts subject to pressure, cyclic loading, power transmission, and parts containing flammables shall be tested for mechanical property and the Vendor shall submit
chemical composition and certificate for Purchaser’s review.
Pressure casting repairs shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM specification for similar material. All repairs shall be subject to inspector’s approval.
5.2.3 Non-destructive examination
The following non-destructive examination shall be performed in accordance with applicable code and standards.
- Magnetic particle examination - Liquid penetrant examination - Ultrasonic examination - Radiographic examination
All butt weld pressure parts of LNG, NG, N2 or fuel gas system shall be subject to 100% radiographic examination. The film shall be submitted for Purchaser’s review. Interpretation and acceptability of welds shall be made as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, paragraph UW-51. Where radiographic examination is not applicable, all welds shall be subject to dye penetrant or magnetic particle NDT examinations. Acceptance criteria shall be per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 8.
5.2.4 Visual and dimensional check
Every part shall be inspected and it shall be confirmed that there are no harmful blowholes, dusts, cracks, and cavities.
All major dimensions of the loading arms shall be checked, against the fabrication drawings. 5.2.5 Hydrostatic test
All pressure containing parts shall be hydrostatic tested at 1.5 times the design pressure for at least 30 minutes at the shop in accordance with applicable code and standards.
The hydrostatic test shall be performed in order to confirm that there is no deformation, damage or leakage from welded area, swivel and flange connections. The test shall be carried out in Vendor’s work prior to painting.
Following the hydrostatic testing, all subassemblies shall be thoroughly dried, and the swivels shall be disassembled and checked for water penetration between primary and secondary seals.
In case of test using water, only clean fresh water of pH value between 6 and 8 shall be used for hydrostatic testing. Chloride content to be less than or equal to 200 ppm for carbon steel, below 10 ppm for austenitic stainless steel (as applicable).
Taking into account the design of arms and their operating temperature, the impossibility of perfect drying after testing and the difficulty of freely replacing the water by a more volatile liquid, the pneumatic pressure test may substitute the hydrostatic test.
5.2.6 Pneumatic leak test
All pressure containing parts subject to gas pressure shall be pneumatic leak tested at 0.7 MPa.g pressure for a minimum of 30 minutes at the Vendor’s works.
5.2.7 Shop assembly and operational test
All parts shall be assembled in the shop to confirm their proper fit with in the limits prescribed in working drawings.
Specified number of loading arms (See section 5.4) shall be shop erected using related selector valve units, hydraulic system and instruments. The following tests shall be carried out and recorded on video CDs:
- Balance
- Arm envelope and alarm settings
- ERS function test with the arm both empty and full, or simulated full, by moving the dummy manifold through the alarm stages in the envelope for surge and sway
- Arm manoeuvring back to stored position after ERS release - Reconnection of empty arm after ERS release
- Accumulator test for ERS operation and arm retraction to stowed position after ERS release
- ERS activation by pushbutton on control panel - Swivel N2 purge system
The shop test shall demonstrate: - Complete hydraulic power system - Control and alarm system
- Operating time of the ERS valves and ERC - Operating time of QCDC
- Safe operation of the arm and the ERS - Operation of various interlocks
- ESD function test (manual pushbutton, automatic action from cause, external signal from temporary for Terminal ESD, Ship ESD)
- Operation of control panel and pendants - Operating envelope at jetty level
- Automatic pump start-up, for falling accumulator pressure and initiated by the range alarm 5.2.8 Hydraulic system test
The main components of the hydraulic system such as cylinders, pressure instruments, accumulators, valves and tubing and hoses shall be flushed and leak tested in the Vendor’s works.
Vendor shall propose the extent of hydraulic, leakage and performance testing for the hydraulically powered Equipment and Systems for Purchaser’s approval.
5.2.9 Swivel joint test
1) All swivel joints shall be subject to hydrostatic pressure test prior to painting to 1.5 times design pressure for not less than 30 minutes.
2) Swivel joints shall be proof tested at Vendor’s shop as per OCIMF specification section 12.5. See section 5.4 for detail of proof test. In case proof test certificate of authorized third party inspector is available for the identical swivel, same test and same loading, those proof tests may be exempted.
5.2.10 QCDC test
1) QCDC components, sub-assemblies and assemblies shall be pressure tested prior to painting as follows. No leakage or deformation shall be allowed during the test.
▪ QCDC body, prior to assembly, shall be subject to a hydrostatic pressure test to 1.5 times design pressure for not less than 30 minutes.
▪ Hydraulic components, on completion of assembly, shall be subject to a pressure test of 1.5 times design pressure for not less than 5 minutes.
2) On completion of painting and assembly of the QCDC, it shall be functionally tested by connecting and disconnecting from ANSI B16.5 class 150lb flange. When connected to the flange, the QCDC shall be pressure tested to 1.5 times design pressure for not less than 5 minutes.
The QCDC shall engage and disengage from the flange correctly. 3) QCDC shall be proof tested as follows:
▪ Strength test shall be performed as per OCIMF, section 12.7.2 ~ 12.7.5. ▪ Release performance test shall be performed as per OCIMF, section 12.7.6. See section 5.4 for test details.
Hydraulic power pack shall be set at minimum operating pressure during the test. In case test certificate of authorized third party inspector is available for the identical QCDC, same loading and identical test, those strength tests may be exempted.
5.2.11 ERC test
1) ERS components, sub-assemblies and assemblies shall be pressure tested prior to painting as follows:
▪ Ball valve bodies shall be hydrostatic pressure tested at 1.5 times design pressure for 30 minutes. No leakage or deformation is allowed over the duration of the test. ▪ Each ERS ball valve shall be subject to a hydrostatic pressure test of the seat and gland seal to 1.1 times design pressure for not less than 30 minutes. There shall be no leakage over the duration of the test.
▪ Complete ERS assembly including double ball valves shall be subject to pneumatic body pressure test to 0.7MPa.g with nitrogen gas at ambient temperature for not less than 5 minutes.
▪ Hydraulic components, on completion of assembly, shall be subject to a pressure test at 1.5 times design pressure for not less than 5 minutes. There shall be no leakage over the duration of the test.
2) On completion of fabrication, painting and assembly of the ERS including double ball valves, it shall be functionally tested by closing the ball valves and disconnecting the emergency release coupler.
It shall be demonstrated that:
Ball valves closure time stated in this specification
The emergency release coupler cannot be disconnected prior to closure of ball valves.
The ball valve cannot be re-opened prior to re-assembly of emergency release coupler.
The hydraulic pressure to operate the equipment is within the stated limits. 3) The ERS shall be proof tested as follows:
▪ Strength tested per OCIMF, section 12.6.2 ~ 12.6.4 ▪ Release performance test per OCIMF, section 12.6.5
▪ ERS valve torque and leakage rate test per OCIMF, section 12.6.6 See section 5.4 for details of the tests.
Hydraulic power pack shall be set to minimum operating pressure during the tests. In case test certificate of authorized third party inspector is available for the identical ERS, same loading and identical test, those proof tests may be exempted.
4) One of the upper ball valve of ERS shall be subject to the additional low temperature test:
Seat tightness test
Tightness test of the stem seal
These tests shall be performed under the following conditions: Center line of valve stem horizontal
At minimum cargo temperature (-162 oC) At a pressure of 0.2 MPa.g
Holding time shall be 10 minutes. During these test the valve shall be kept closed and no rotation/realigning of the ball or disturbance of the test shall be permitted.
In case test certificate of authorized third party inspector is available for the identical ERS and identical test, those ERS ball valve seat/seal tests may be exempted. 5.2.12 Painting Inspection
Surface preparation shall be inspected prior to painting.
Inspection items such as surface preparation, first and final coat thickness, coating integrity and their allowable limits shall be specified in the procedure.
Surface preparation and colour of the coat shall be checked and coat thickness and integrity of the coat shall be examined by suitable gauge.
5.2.13 Packing and Marking Inspection
Packing and marking shall be checked with conformity with related specification. 5.2.14 Electric equipment and instrumentation test
Vendor shall provide test plan/procedure for electric equipment and instrumentation in accordance with relevant code, attached electric & instrumentation specification and manufacturer’s standard for Purchaser’s approval.
5.3. Site test
Vendor shall prepare site test procedure for Purchaser’s approval prior to execution. Site tests shall be performed by Purchaser under the supervision of Vendor’s supervisor.
5.3.1 Pre-check
Pre-check and test operation shall be carried out for all system including piping, instrument, system function, etc.
Line flushing, dry-out, purge, cool-down, etc. shall be performed during pre-check stage as required.
5.3.2 Pressure Test
Prior to initial operation, the fully assembled arms shall be hydrostatically pressure tested at test pressure or pneumatically leak tested at 0.7 MPa.g for 30 minutes to prove tightness of bolted connections, gaskets and couplings. Either nitrogen or dry air shall be used.
5.3.3 Operational test
After installation at site, Vendor shall repeat the shop operational test specified in Section 5.2.7 for specified arm combinations, checking arm envelope, clearance and balance. Vendor shall adjust balance if necessary.
5.3.4 Performance Test
Performance test for LNG arms shall be conducted after the completion of commissioning to verify the units meet the performance requirements as defined in Section 9.3.
5.4. Inspection and testing summary
ARM DESIGNATION LA-103A LA-103B LA-103C LA-104
1 Shop test for arm
Pneumatic test yes yes yes yes
Hydrostatic test yes yes yes yes
Leak test for hydraulic system yes yes yes yes
Shop assembly and operational test (See Section 5.2.7)
yes
- Hydraulics included yes
- Operating / control / alarm instruments included
yes
2 Site test
Test operation yes yes yes yes
Performance test
- Pneumatic test @AT yes yes yes yes
- Operational test yes yes
ARM DESIGNATION LA-103A LA-103B LA-103C LA-104
3 Swivel test
Hydrostatic pressure test yes yes yes yes
- test pressure 1.5xDP 1.5xDP 1.5xDP 1.5xDP
Proof test per OCIMF, section 12.5
- Hydrostatic test & partial vacuum test per
OCIMF, section 12.5.2 @AT one unit of each size *1) - Leakage test per OCIMF section 12.5.3 @AT one unit of each size *1) - Leakage test per OCIMF section 12.5.3 @LT one unit of each size *1) - Load capacity test per OCIMF, section
12.5.4~12.5.6 @AT one unit of each size *1)
- Load capacity test per OCIMF, section
12.5.4~12.5.7 @LT one unit of each size *1)
- N2 purge test per OCIMF, section 12.5.8
@LT one unit of each size *1)
4 QCDC test required Pressure test
- Body hydrostatic test @AT yes yes yes yes
- Hydraulic system pressure test @AT yes yes yes yes
Function test @AT yes yes yes yes
Proof test
- Strength test per OCIMF, section 12.7.2 ~
12.7.4 @AT one QCDC *1)
- Strength test per OCIMF, section 12.7.2 ~
12.7.5 @LT one QCDC *1)
- Release performance test per OCIMF,
section 12.7.6 @ LT one QCDC *1)
5 Emergency release coupling test required Pressure test
- Valve body hydrostatic test @AT yes yes yes yes
- Valve hydrostatic test @AT yes yes yes yes
- Complete ERS assembly pneumatic test @AT
yes yes yes yes
- Hydraulic system pressure test @AT yes yes yes yes
Function test @AT yes yes yes yes
Proof test
- Strength test per OCIMF, section 12.6.2 ~
12.6.3 @AT one ERS *1)
- Strength test per OCIMF, section 12.6.2 ~
12.6.4 @LT one ERS *1)
- Release performance test per OCIMF,
section 12.6.5 @LT one ERS *1)
- Valve torque and leakage rate test per
OCIMF, section 12.6.6 @LT one ERS *1)
- Seat/seal test of upper ball valve @LT one ERS *1)
Note: *1) Test may be exempted if test certificate is available for identical model equipment, same loading and identical test.
6. Technical clarification & coordination meeting
The clarification and coordination meetings shall be held upon Purchaser’s request to facilitate
communication on technical matters and to check the design and manufacturing process. The meeting shall be held at least three (3) times free of charge to the Purchaser under the spirit of mutual cooperation and for closer future relationship as below.
- One (1) time for clarification meeting during technical bid evaluation - Two (2) times for coordination meeting after award.
Vendor shall dispatch a sufficient number of qualified personnel to attend the coordination meetings at Purchaser’s office.
7. Protection for shipment and handling
7.1. General
All gasket surfaces, flange faces and machined or ground metal surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned, greased & protected with suitable wood, metal, or other substantial-type covering to insure their full protection.
All exposed threaded parts shall be greased and protected with metallic or other substantial type protectors.
All female threaded connection shall be closed with forged steel pipe plugs or snap-in protection plugs. Cast-iron pipe plugs will not be acceptable.
Suitable weather protection, blocking straps and skids shall be provided to protect the equipment from damage in transit and during storage.
All loose piping shall be properly protected by an appropriate corrosion inhibiting material and all ends openings shall be closed securely with substantial closures to prevent damage and entry of foreign material. Small loose parts shall be protectively wrapped and packaged cartons and crates and tagged or marked with permanent identification.
7.2. Quarantine requirements for wood packaging materials
All wood packaging materials for all imported consignments shall be subject to quarantine requirements of National Plant Quarantine Service, under the sole responsibility of Vendor. 7.2.1 Regulated articles
All non-manufactured wood packaging materials such as pallets, crating, dunnage, packing block, etc
7.2.2 Exempted articles
Manufactured wood, packaging materials such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, veneer panel, wafer board, fiber board, densified wood, glued laminated wood, agglomerated cork, pulp, wood wool, wood flour, ground cork, etc
7.2.3 Regulated areas All countries
7.2.4 Requirements
1) All imported wood packaging materials should be treated by one of the following methods, and present the mark, which certifies the approved treatment on two opposite sides of the wood packaging material.
2) Treatment methods (1) Heat Treatment (HT)
Wood packaging material should be heat treated at a minimum wood core temperature of 56 oC for a minimum of 30 minutes.
(2) Methyl Bromide (MB) fumigation
Wood packaging material should be fumigated with methyl bromide as follows. The minimum temperature should not be less than 10 oC and minimum exposure time should be 16 hours.
Minimum concentration (g/m3) at
Temperature Dosage rate
0.5 hrs. 2 hrs. 4 hrs. 16 hrs.
21 oC or above 48 36 24 17 14
16 oC or above 56 42 28 20 17
11 oC or above 64 48 32 22 19
Provided, Wood packaging material made of Pinus spp., Larix spp., Cedrus spp. from Japan, China, Taiwan, US, Canada, Mexico, Portugal and Wood packaging material made of Pinus spp. from Vietnam should be fumigated with methyl bromide for 24 hours. The treatment standard is as follows. The minimum temperature should not be less than 10 oC and the minimum exposure time should be 24 hours.
Minimum concentration (g/m3) at
Temperature Dosage rate
24 hrs.
21 oC or above 48 24
16 oC or above 56 28
11 oC or above 64 32
3) The Mark should contain the valid symbol approved by IPPC, country code, unique number of the producer / treatment facility designated by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of exporting countries and treatment methods (HT, MB).
7.2.5 Non-compliance measures
1) Wood packaging material without approved mark : Disposal or Return to the origin 2) Wood packaging material with approved mark but with live regulated pests : Treatment
or Disposal or Return to the origin 7.2.6 Marking for approved measures
XX-000
YY
1) Symbol
2) ISO two letter country code followed by a unique number assigned by the NPPO to the producer of the wood producer of the wood packaging material, who is responsible for ensuring appropriate wood is used and properly marked.
3) IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) abbreviation for the approved measure used (e.g HT, MB).
8. Supervision services for installation, test operation and training
8.1. Supervision for installation and test operation
The Vendor shall take the full responsibility for proper quality and function of the goods supplied by the vendor. For this purpose, the vendor shall dispatch to the Purchaser's site its qualified supervisor(s) who will provide technical direction and will perform the duties as required to assure proper installation and successful operation of the goods under the conditions of actual operation. The supervisor(s) shall have a good knowledge of instrumentation and control.
The manpower requirement for the supervision services including instrument supervisor(s) shall be Five (5) man-months as specified below:
Two (2) man-months during the installation period
Three (3) man-months during site commissioning and test
The Vendor shall include the price for above supervision service in his proposal.
8.2. Training
The Vendor shall provide a comprehensive training program free of charge for the Purchaser’s personnel to be familiarized with designing, operation & maintenance, etc. of the equipment supplied by the Vendor.
The training shall be conducted both at the Vendor’s factory and Purchaser’s site as follows: (A) At the Vendor’s factory The training shall be conducted for trainees of Purchaser for a
period of two (2) calendar weeks, provided that round-trip air fairs and living allowances to be incurred by the trainees during the training period shall be borne by Purchaser.
(B) At the Purchaser’s site The training shall be conducted during the Vendor’s supervision service as specified in 8.1.
The Vendor shall submit to the Purchaser the detailed content and schedule of training programs for the Purchaser’s approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of the training.
9. Guarantee and patent infringement
9.1. Guarantee
The Vendor guarantee that the equipment furnished is free from fault in design, workmanship, and material, and is of sufficient size and capacity, and is of proper material to fulfill satisfactorily the operating conditions specified. Should any defect in design, material, workmanship or operating characteristics develop for the twenty four (24) months after the goods, or any portion thereof, as the case may be, have been arrived at the final destination indicated in the contract, the Vendor agrees to make all necessary or desirable alterations, repairs, and replacements of defective equipment, free of charge, and shall pay transportation cost involved to and from the Purchaser’s plant and field labour cost. No allowance will be made for alterations or repairs made by others without written consent or approval of Purchaser. If the defect or failure to function cannot be corrected, the Vendor agrees to replace promptly, free of charge, said equipment or to remove the equipment and refund the full purchase price. In no case will the Vendor be responsible for contingent liability.
The Vendor shall take full technical and commercial responsibility for all material supplied irrespective of whether it be of the Vendor's own manufacture or not.
The Vendor shall guarantee that all equipment supplied shall achieve its individual max/min performance criteria as specified in the data sheet(s), this specification and the referenced specifications herein.
All equipment supplied by the Vendor shall be guaranteed to operate under continuous operation, i.e. 99% of 24 hours/day x 7 days/week per year and satisfactorily maintain all functions and capacities within this specification and data sheets under the whole range of operating and climate conditions
specified herein.
The Vendor shall guarantee all components parts or the LNG liquid marine loading arms in regard to suitability of the design, materials, construction and/or workmanship for the given design/operating conditions.
This guarantee is additional to any other guarantee that may be requested in the enquiry document.
9.2. Patent infringement
Vendor shall defend any and all infringement suits in which the Purchaser is made a defendant, alleging patent infringement on equipment purchased from Vendor. Vendor shall pay all costs and expense incident to any such litigation. It being further agreed and understood, however, that Purchaser shall have the right to be represented therein by counsel, of their own selection and paid by them. Vendor shall pay all damages, profits, and costs which may be awarded the plaintiff in any such litigation; and, in general shall defend Purchaser against all claim or demand of every kind to which they may be subjected under the patent laws in connection with equipment purchased under this specification.
9.3. Guarantee item list
The equipment and its supporting systems shall be guaranteed to operate continuously and satisfactorily at all the specified operating conditions as shown on the data sheets.
Vendor shall guarantee following performance data at specified conditions specified in Data Sheet in Attachment #1:
1) Operating range of arms
2) Pressure drop and flow rate of arms (No negative tolerance shall be admitted.) 3) Sealing efficiency of arms at working temperature
4) Loads applied to equipment flange and cross-beams 5) ERS shut-down time
6) Noise
7) Utility consumption (electric power, nitrogen, instrument air, etc)
If the equipment does not meet the guarantee performance values including allowances specified in this specification or applicable codes, Vendor shall provide the performance measuring instruments of good accuracy, and repair the equipment until their performance conditions are fulfilled at free of charge.
10. Spare parts and special tools
10.1. Spare parts
After the initial delivery to Purchaser of spare parts, Vendor shall agree to continue to quote and sell the spare parts to Purchaser at the same price which it is then offering to other commercial
customers for similar quantities under similar conditions. In the event Purchaser discovers that Vendor has failed to meet its obligations to Purchaser under this article, Purchaser will be entitled, within one(1) year after the date of sale of any spare parts, to demand and receive a refund in the amount of any excess price Purchaser has paid to Vendor.
Vendor shall provide sufficient spare parts for erection and start-up considering unexpected
accidents during such period to prevent reordering shortages and to maintain delivery schedule and to avoid delaying target completion date. If any parts including consumable items supplied by Vendor for the erection and start-up purpose are required additionally due to Vendor’s fault prior to
completion of the Project, they shall be supplied and/or replaced at Vendor’s cost. And no delay of the Project due to the above shall relieve Vendor’s responsibility under Contract.
10.2. Special tools
If any, Vendor shall offer special tools with itemized price for each components of the equipment and all auxiliaries. Special tools are those not commercially available. Special tools shall be purchased with the main equipment.
Vendor shall quote by furnishing detail list for special tools, tackles, devices required for lifting, installation, removal and/or maintenance of equipment.
11. Vendor data requirements
11.1. General
1) All documentation and drawings including information, calculations, schedules, etc. shall be submitted within the specified due date, as indicated in Section 11.2. Vendor is responsible for submitting all documentation in accordance with a program to be prepared by the Vendor's own allowing all participants sufficient time to check, access, comment, and eventually approve the documents.
2) The quality of the submitted documents must be in accordance with acceptable international practice and allow a speedy checking procedure. Documents not fulfilling these requirements will be returned to Vendor without comments for Vendor's improvement and resubmission. It is solely at the discretion of Purchaser to decide whether or not documents are acceptable. 3) All Vendor documentation shall employ Korean or English language, and all units shall be as
per Section 1.3.2.
4) Vendor's subcontractor list shall be approved by Purchaser prior to order.
5) Technical documentation of Vendor's subcontractor shall be reviewed and cross-checked and approved by Vendor prior to submission to Purchaser for approval.
6) Vendor's drawings (for layout, outline, assembly or subassembly, arrangement) shall include basically the followings:
- North direction arrow mark - Coordinates
- Process flow arrow mark and descriptions - Descriptions of elevation base
- Parts list
- Revision mark and revised description - Project title block with full descriptions
7) Vendor's drawings shall be prepared on ISO standard sized drawing sheets of A1, A2, A3 and A4 but one limitation for instrumentation shall be A1, A3, and A4 only.
8) Vendor's P & I Diagrams and electrical single line diagram shall use symbol and legends prepared by Purchaser.
9) The numbering system for equipment, piping, instrumentation, correspondences, drawings and documentation for this project shall be informed to the Vendor after contract and shall be followed by the vendor.
10) Purchaser’s drawing title block (see Attachment #4) shall be used at all Vendor documents. 11) When submitting revised vendor documents, Vendor shall clearly indicate all revised points
with cloud mark and/or revision marks. This is mandatory requirement. Vendor shall be responsible for all possible results caused by omitting revision mark. Any document omitting the revision marks may be returned without comment.
12) Purchaser’s acceptance, with or without comments, of Vendor’s documents does not relieve Vendor from complying with all terms, conditions, codes, standards, requirements of the order and this specifications. Purchaser reserves the right to review and comment on documents that have previously accepted with or without comments, and Vendor shall incorporate those comments without any cost and delivery impact.
13) Purchaser’s comments on submitted documents are not to be considered as authorization to change the scope of purchase order, unless commented as scope change. Changes of scopes shall only be effected via letter or faxes.
14) Formal clarification, exception and deviation (“deviation” hereinafter) list shall be submitted in Vendor’s proposal. If deviations are specified on some part of proposal, not in formal deviation list, then the deviation shall be not accepted at all. All requirements in this specification shall be deemed accepted by Vendor if specified in deviation list.
Any deviation shown on Vendor document after contract award shall not be accepted by Purchaser even though Purchaser overlooks it.
11.2. List of Vendor document and schedule
When
bid For Approval Final Document No. of copies No. of copies Due date No. of copies Due date Remark GENERAL DOCUMENTS
1) Vendor prints index / schedule 1OR+5C *1 4w *2 +3w Note 6
2) Engineering, fabrication, test & delivery schedule by item
1OR+5C *1 4w *2 +3w
3) Progress report monthly
4) Deviation list against OCIMF, 3rd edition and/ or BS EN 1474
1OR+5C
5) Clarification and deviation list against this specification
1OR+5C
6) Sub-vendor list 1OR+5C *1 14w *2 +3w
7) Installation list of similar machines with required data showing conformance with Sec.1.4.5.
1OR+5C
8) Narrative description of the system 1OR+5C *1 10w *2 +3w
9) List of guaranteed items and values 1OR+5C *1 10w *2 +3w Sec. 9.3 10) Spare parts list for installation &
commissioning with itemized price list
1OR+5C *1 14w *2 +3w Note 3
11) Spare parts list for 2-years operation with itemized price list
1OR+5C *1 14w *2 +3w Note 3
12) Special tool list 1OR+5C *1 14w *2 +3w Note 3
13) Lubricants list *1 14w *2 +3w Note 3
14) Painting specification *1 14w *2 +3w
15) Alternative protective coating specification 1OR+5C Sec. 13.14.2 & 13.14.3
16) Painting schedule *1 14w *2 +3w Note 3
17) Rust preventive schedule *1 14w *2 +3w Note 3
18) Training program and schedule *1 24w *2 +3w Sec. 8.2
19) Installation, operation and maintenance manual
*2 32w
20) Packing specification *2 - 4w
21) Shipping schedule & packing list *2 - 4w
22) Description of fire proofing for ERS components
1OR+5C Sec. 13.6.18
23) Fault free analysis for shutdown system *1 12w *2 +3w Sec. 13.2.3
24) Summary of technical specification 1OR+5C Sec. 12
25) Technical data requested by Purchaser Upon request
MECHANICAL DOCUMENTS
26) Specification & data sheet 1OR+5C *1 10w *2 +3w
27) Equipment noise data sheet 1OR+5C *1 10w *2 +3w Note 3
28) Performance curve & data (pressure drop vs flow rate)