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Rev. Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Date
No. Discipline Engineering Project
Engineer Manager Engineer / Manager
0 10 OCT 00 KGR GTS MM
1 03 JAN 96 TF
2 17 OCT 00 LM/AC/GWE DM MAJ
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................4
SUMMARY OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................4
GENERAL ...............................................................................................................................................5
MOUNTING OF INSTRUMENTS............................................................................................................5
TAKE-OFF CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................6
CONNECTING PIPING AND TUBING....................................................................................................10
HEATING OF INSTRUMENTS (REFER ECS 3-9-1, 3-9-2 AND 16-100-1) ...........................................13
THERMOWELLS (REFER ECS 15-2-1) .................................................................................................13
ORIFICE METERS ..................................................................................................................................14
VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETERS.........................................................................................................15
DISPLACEMENT METERS AND TURBINE METERS ..........................................................................16
FLOW NOZZLES, VENTURI TUBES, OR MODIFIED VENTURI TUBES.............................................17
MASS FLOW METERS...........................................................................................................................17
PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS..................................................................................................................17
FLOAT TYPE LEVEL INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................................................18
DIFFERENTIAL TYPE LEVEL INSTRUMENTS ....................................................................................19
GAUGE GLASSES - LEVEL...................................................................................................................19
CONTROL VALVES................................................................................................................................19
INSTRUMENT AIR SYSTEMS................................................................................................................20
INSTRUMENT AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM .......................................................................................23

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

TABLE 1..................................................................................................................................................4

TABLE 2..................................................................................................................................................8

TABLE 3..................................................................................................................................................9

TABLE 4..................................................................................................................................................10

TABLE 5..................................................................................................................................................20

TABLE 6..................................................................................................................................................22

FIGURE 1 ................................................................................................................................................24
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Revision 2 Memo

OCT\2000 Table 2: Revise Level Instrument Connections, Paragraph 6.2.c: Revise tubing size, Paragraph
16.1: Clarify usage of dP transmitters, Paragraph 17.4: Clarify level gauge usage, Paragraph
19.4: Revise tubing size, Paragraph 20.4: Delete bronze from spec.
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SCOPE

1.1 ECS 3-6-1 covers mandatory requirements governing the installation and the piping associated
with field instrument installations and instrument air systems.

1.2 Piping associated with Process Stream Analyzers is not included in this specification.

1.3 Instrument installation and piping associated with storage tanks and spheres are not included in
this specification.

1.4 An asterisk (*) indicates that additional information is provided by ESSO in an addendum to this
specification.

1.5 A pound sign (#) indicates that ESSO review/approval is required before design is finalized or
equipment is purchased.

SUMMARY OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The following specifications, and standard shall form a part of this specification.
2.2 The requirements given herein modify API 550, Part 1.
2.3 The equipment and materials used shall conform to the latest editions, revisions and addenda of
the codes, standards and regulations listed in Table 1.

TABLE 1

ESSO Chad Specifications

ECS 3-6-2 Piping at Control and Protective System Valve Stations
ECS 3-16-1 Flanges, Gaskets, Bolting and Fittings
ECS 3-17-1 Orifice Flanges
ECS 3-18-1 Piping Fabrication Shop or Field
ECS 3-30-1 Standard Piping Classes - Classifications and Users
ECS 15-0-100 Instrumentation General Specification
ECS 15-1-3 Instrumentation for Storage Tanks and Vessels
ECS 15-2-1 Temperature Instruments
ECS 15-3-1 Pressure Instruments
ECS 15-4-1 Flow Instruments
ECS 15-5-1 Level Instruments
ECS 15-100-1 Instrument Testing
ECS 16-8-1 Instrument and Emergency Power Supplies
ECS 20-1-1 Inspection of Equipment and Materials
API Standards
API-550 Manual on Installation Refinery Instruments and Control Systems
(WITHDRAWN)
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2.4 Where details for a particular installation are not covered in this specification or described in the
Job Specification, the instrument manufacturer's recommendations or the appropriate
specifications or standards listed above shall be used. The contractor should appreciate that
good instrument practice has geographical as well as other implications.

GENERAL

3.1 Sufficient space shall be provided around all instruments to permit installation and maintenance
with special attention given to the following:

a. Space around vessels and structures.

b. Clearance between adjacent pipelines for orifice metering installations (refer to Figure 1).
c. Height between pipelines and adjacent platforms.
d. Space inside and adjacent to instrument housings.
e. Proximity of equipment, conduit or piping not related to the instrument.

3.2 Locally mounted process meters, where required, shall be installed so they may be easily read
from associated equipment such as control valves and pumps.

3.3 During pipe layout, consideration shall be given to routing process piping adjacent to platforms or
to pipe and instrument grouping, such that one platform will provide access to several
instruments. Except for control valves, process pipe should not be routed down to structural
floors or platforms for access to single instrument or instrument connections.

3.4 Instruments shall be easily accessible so that personnel may service or remove any instrument or
instrument auxiliary without danger of falls, burns or hazards beyond that which the job normally
entails. Accessibility requirements are based on having each instrument installed so that it may
be serviced safely by one person.

3.5 Instrument installations are acceptable if the highest part of the installation to be reached for
maintenance is not more than 1.5 m (5 ft.) above grade or platform. Installations higher than 1.5
m (5 ft.) shall be easily accessible for operations from a permanent platform and maintenance
from a permanent platform or a portable (rolling) platform.

3.6 All instrument connections on equipment or lines shall be located so they provide a good
representative measurement of the process condition under surveillance.

# 3.7 Transmitters and field mounted controllers shall not be mounted on lines or equipment subject to
vibration. Local panels shall be mounted on-skid, in some cases off-skid may be necessary and
shall be approved by ESSO.

3.8 Line size block and bypass valves shall be installed for all flow sensing elements other than
orifices, "flow tubes" and venturi tubes, except in cases where the line can be removed from
service without impairing the safety, efficiency or productivity of the unit. Examples include, but
are not limited to, positive displacement meters, rotameters, integral orifice meters and magnetic-
type meters.

* 3.9 Requirements for disposal of fluids from instrument vents and drains will be specified in the Job
Specification.

MOUNTING OF INSTRUMENTS
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4.1 Transmitters shall be pedestal mounted. Only direct connection instruments are to be mounted
on piping. Pedestals shall not be bolted to grating. Attachment to structural steel shall be
achieved directly or by the addition of mounting supports.

4.2 When piping or platforms are subject to process or equipment induced vibrations (e.g., fluid
solids, units, reciprocating compressors, lines in two-phase flow, hydraulic shock from rapid valve
action) a more stable location shall be selected, retaining the necessary instrument location
relative to the take-off connection(s).

4.3 When instruments are pedestal mounted, the leg lines shall be as short as possible and centerline
of case/indicator shall be 1.4 m (4 ft. 6 in.) above grade or platform.

4.4 Instruments mounted on piping or pipelines shall be a minimum of 0.5 m (18 in.) to centerline of
indicator above grade.

4.5 Labels or nameplates of all instruments shall be of a permanent type securely fastened (adhesive
fastening is not acceptable), and shall contain identification number and service description. For
line mounted instruments, the identification tag number shall be fastened to the instrument
support at the service location, and shall be visible from grade or platform.

4.6 Knock-out pots shall be level, plumb and rigidly mounted. The piping between the takeoff
connection and the pots shall be as short as possible.

4.7 Pressure alarms, automatic cut-ins or safety devices actuated by pressure instruments shall be
mounted so as to minimize the length of the pressure instrument lines.

4.8 Instruments shall not be mounted on, or supported from, electrically traced piping or equipment if
it is possible to support them from adjacent steelwork, or to provide supports from grade level.

TAKE-OFF CONNECTIONS

5.1 A gate valve (piping root valve) shall be installed in each instrument take-off connection for ASME
Class 600 pressure rating or lower, or temperature up to 540 °C (1000 °F), and shall be located
as close to the vessel or line as possible. Take-off connections, including the first block valve,
shall conform to the line or vessel specifications in all respects except size. In some cases it may
be necessary to increase the size and rating of this connection and valve in order to meet a large
corrosion allowance or specific instrument requirement.

5.2 Where severe corrosive or very high pressure conditions exist, it may be necessary to have all
piping and valves in the instrument manifold conform to the process line or vessel specifications.

5.3 Take-off connections for pressure above ASME Class 600 pressure rating, or temperatures
higher than 540°C (1000 °F) shall have double block valves with a NPS 1/2 valved vent between
the block valves. The vent valve shall be globe type. The line or vessel specification applies up to
and includes the second block valve. Further considerations with respect to corrosion allowance
and higher pressure shall be treated as in par. 5.1.

5.4 For all ASME class pressure ratings the minimum size take-off connection, including the first
block valve, shall be NPS 3/4when double block and bleed is required as per par. 5.3. The
second block valve shall also be a minimum of NPS 3/4 (excluding orifice flanges) as per Table 2.
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5.5 The distance from the process line or vessel to the valve at the take-off connection shall be
sufficient to allow for the line or vessel insulation. The valve shall not be obstructed by the
installation.

5.6 Separate process take-off connections shall be furnished for each instrument (including protective
system devices) except as follows, in which case separate block valves shall be provided.

a. Dual range installations requiring two instruments.

b. Pressure indication associated with flow metering or suppressed range pressure

instruments.

5.7 In addition to the piping root valve(s) as defined above, each instrument shall be provided with a
dedicated isolation valve and vent valve assembly. A suitable valve manifold shall be acceptable
for this application.

a. Block and bleed bar stock gauge valves shall be used for direct mounted pressure gauge
complete with bleed valve.

b. Remote mounted pressure instruments shall have a PTM style block and bleed manifold at
the instrument.

c. Remote and direct mounted head type flow instruments shall utilize a 5 valve manifold for
non-venting instruments and a 3 valve manifold for instruments with integral vents.

d. The type, size and rating of process connections for common instrument installations is
shown in Table 2.
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TABLE 2
R2
Application Type of Connection Size Rating
Temperature
a. Standard thermowell piping installations Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
Flange vessel spec.
b. API tank Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
Flange vessel spec.
c. Where thermowell requires periodic Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
inspection and temperature is above 200°C Flange vessel spec.
(400°F)
d. For elbow or angle installations Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
Flange vessel spec.
Flow
a. Variable Area Flowmeters Raised Face Weldneck NPS 3/4 Class 300 min. line or
Flange minimum vessel spec.
b. Flow Meter orifices Flange or Fitting Taps NPS 1/2 Orifice flange
Sch. 160 Class 600 and less
c. Flow Meter orifices Flange or Fitting Taps NPS 3/4 Orifice flange
Sch. 160 Class 900 and up
d. Displacement, vortex and turbine meters or Raised Face Weldneck NPS 1 Class 300 min. line or
similar Flange minimum vessel spec.

Pressure
For all standard static & differential pressure Coupling (1) NPS 3/4 Class 300 min. line or
applications vessel spec.
Level - Gauge Glasses
a. Standard gauge glass connections and Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
gauge glass installations with process lead Flange vessel spec.
line longer than 12 in.
Level - Switches
Ball float type, internal mounting Raised Face Weldneck Minimum
Flange NPS 3
Ball float type, external mounting Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2
Flange
Level - Instruments
a. Buoyancy float type, external mounting
1. For float cage side connections Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
Flange vessel spec.
2. For float cage top or bottom connections Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
Flange vessel spec.
b. Differential pressure measurement Raised Face Weldneck NPS 2 Class 300 min. line or
Flange vessel spec.

Note:
1. Piping connections shall be according to piping and/or equipment specifications (i.e. socket,
threadolet).

# 5.8 Connections to vessel bottom shall be avoided whenever possible. When this is not possible,
bottom connections shall extend into the vessel at least 3 inches (75 mm). Purge and drain shall
be provided. If the connection is for a level instrument or gauge glass, the riser shall not extend
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above the bottom of the lowest gauge glass or level instrument chamber. Such bottom
connections shall be approved by the ESSO.

# 5.9 Connections to vessel top shall be avoided whenever possible where the upper fluid is a liquid.
When this is not possible, a valved vent connection shall be furnished at the highest point in the
instrument piping. Such top connections shall be approved by ESSO.

5.10 Pressure instrument mounting locations with relation to take-off connections shall be as listed in
Table 3.

TABLE 3

Take-Off Connection Instrument Location

Fluid Orientation Line Mounted Pedestal Mounted
Liquids Horizontal At or below take-off connection. Below take-off connection.
Vertical from top for
line-mounted. Vertical (1) (2)
Gases At take-off connection Above take-off connection
from top of line for
pedestal mounted.
Steam Horizontal Below take-off connection. Below take-off connection.
Level with or above take-off, with Above or below take-off, with
connection to horizontal take-off connection to horizontal take-
Cryogenic
Horizontal beyond the 100% vapor point off beyond the 100% vapor
Liquids
(usually 0.3 m (12 in.) from the point (usually 0.3 m (12 in.)
line or vessel). from the line or vessel).

Notes:

1. If necessary to mount away from take-off, make take-off from top of line and mount the pressure
instrument above it.

2. If necessary to mount below take-off make take-off horizontal and (a) for liquid filled vertical leg
provide fill connection or (b) for gas filled vertical leg provide heat, knock-out pot or drain pot with drain
valve as dictated by amount of condensation expected.

5.11 The mounting location for differential pressure type flow instruments and pressure instruments
with relation to take-off connections shall be per Table 4.

5.12 The orientation of connections for level meters and pressure meters on vessels may be modified
by the Contractor to conform with the positions of platforms, or for other considerations including,
servicing, provided that:

a. In its new location the level meter or pressure meter will measure the same level or
pressure as was originally intended.

b. In its new location the readings of the instrument will not be affected by flow into or out of
the vessel.

c. No change in size, type or elevation of the connection is made.

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d. No change in manifolding is made.

TABLE 4

Orientation of Take-off Instrument Location

Fluid Connections for
Horizontal Lines Line Mounted Pedestal Mounted
Liquids Horizontal centerline Level with take-off Below take-off
(2) (1)
Gases Vertical from top for line- Level with take-off Above take-off transmitters.
(2)
mounted. Vertical from top Vertical from top of line for
of line for pedestal pedestal mounted non-
mounted. transmitters
Steam Horizontal centerline 50 mm (2 in.) below Below take-off
take-off.
Cryogeni Horizontal centerline Level with take-off and Above take-off
c Liquids beyond the 100% vapor
point (usually 0.3 m
(12 in.) from the line or
vessel).

Notes:

1. If necessary to mount below take-off make take-off horizontal and (a) for liquid filled vertical legs
provide fill connections or (b) for gas filled vertical legs provide heat, knock-out pots or drain pots with
drain valves as dictated by amount of condensation expected.

2. Take-off connections oriented vertically or within 45 degrees of that position are acceptable to permit
closer spacing of adjacent piping.

CONNECTING PIPING AND TUBING

6.1 The specifications in Para. 6.2 to 6.3 shall not apply to instrument air piping.

6.2 Connection piping or tubing between the take-off connection (block valve) and the instrument shall
be in accordance with process or equipment piping class specification in addition to the following:

# a. Stainless steel tubing shall be Type 316 or 304. Carbon steel pipe may be necessary to
meet corrosion allowances or higher pressure ratings in some cases. Special materials
shall be used where required for unusual process fluids or conditions.

b. Carbon steel pipe shall use socket-welded, threaded, or flanged connections as per
ECS 3-18-1 except at the instrument itself, where flanged or threaded connections are
required. Pipe shall be NPS 3/4 seamless, minimum schedule 80 wall thickness. Fittings
and valves shall be forged steel.

R2 c. Stainless steel tubing shall use compression fittings and threaded valves. Threaded
connections shall not be seal-welded. Tubing shall be seamless, 3/8" x 0.035" in minimum
wall thickness.
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d. Tubing shall be supported by continuous raceway, anchored every 1.25 m (4 feet) on

horizontal and 2.5 m (8 feet) on vertical run.

e. Traced and insulated impulse runs shall be clearly marked on the cladding (as containing
tubing runs). The marking shall be 3/4" high white letters on dark green background and
placed at 3 m (10 ft.) intervals and in particular in areas where the runs are vulnerable to
abuse.

6.3 All pipe and tubing used for instrument lead lines and manifolds shall be thoroughly cleaned and
dried before assembly into manifolds and installations.

6.4 Compression tube fittings shall be Swagelok.

6.5 Instrument manifolding shall be designed with a minimum of fittings.

6.6 Pipe plugs shall be steel, made from solid round bar stock. Hex or square heads are not
acceptable.

6.7 Globe valves specified for instrument installations and manifolds shall be in accordance with
ECS 3-12-8.

6.8 Gate valves specified for instrument installations and manifolds shall be in accordance with
ECS 3-12-5.

6.9 Level gauge cocks for level gauges shall not be used as the primary isolation valve.

6.10 If the instrument connection is smaller than the connecting piping, then the connecting piping shall
be reduced at the instrument.

6.11 If the pressure lead line or instrument manifold is smaller than the take-off connection, then the
reduction in size shall take place immediately after the first block valve or as indicated in the
installation drawings.

6.12 Vent or drain facilities shall be NPS 3/4.

6.13 Slope of piping or tubing between the take-off connection and the instrument shall be at least
80 mm/m (1 in. per foot), (1:12).

6.14 Tubing bends shall be used in place of elbows where practicable.

6.15 Drain, fill, and blowdown connections shall be provided as follows:

a. All sealed installations shall be provided with a fill and drain connection.

b. All steam flow meter manifolds shall be provided with a valved blow-down connection.

c. All gauge glasses shall be provided with a valved drain connection capable of being rodded
and a plugged cleanout/vent connection at the top.

d. Drain piping to a collector header shall be provided for corrosive or hazardous fluids (hot-
flashing-ignitable).
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# e. Drain piping to sewer shall be considered for frequently used drain connections not covered
by 6.15.4 and shall be approved by ESSO.

6.16 Tees shall be used in severe fouling, coking or steam services to permit rodding. This will require
0.6 m. (2 ft.) of separation from adjacent piping.

6.17 The instrument installation shall provide a mechanism for depressurizing piping downstream of
the take-off process isolation valve when it is closed.

6.18 Instruments shall be sealed or purged if required by any of the following process conditions:

a. Corrosive fluids.

b. Liquids which may vaporize in the lead lines.

c. Fluids which are extremely viscous or solid at ambient temperature and where heat tracing
will be unsatisfactory.

d. Fluids which may polymerize in the lead line.

e. Slurries or fluidized solids.

6.19 Acceptable methods of providing seals are as follows:

a. Immiscible fluid in contact with process fluid.

b. Purging with suitable fluid from a reliable source.

c. Diaphragm seal.

d. Bellows seal.

6.20 Where used, the water/glycol mixture for liquid seals shall consist of two parts ethylene glycol
automobile antifreeze to one part water by volume. This mixture has a specific gravity of 1.18 at
16°C (60°F) and a freezing point below -45°C (-50°F).

6.21 The arrangement of piping and tubing components from the purge supply header to the individual
instrument take-off connection shall be provided in accordance with standard installation
drawings. Piping components must be suitable for the line service classification and the purge
fluid properties. A bypass valve shall be provided to allow intermittent flushing of the instrument
take-off connection(s).

* 6.22 In general, purge systems shall consist of a restriction orifice (stainless steel) and a shutoff valve.
Orifice sizing and manifold arrangement shall be in accordance with API RP 550 Part 1, Section 8.
In addition, a check valve shall be installed in the purge line. The job specification shall state
whether liquid or gas purge is to be used. Minimum purge velocities of 6.35 mm/sec
(0.25 inch/sec) for liquids and 0.61 m/sec (2.0 ft/sec) for gases shall be used for design.

* a. Any other type of purge system which may be required for accuracy, process or other
reasons shall be described in detail in the job specification.
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6.23 Where instrument air is used for purging instrument lead lines, a restriction orifice, or other simple
flow limiting device, shall be placed in the purge air header where it comes of the main instrument
header, to limit the flow in the purge air header to three times the normal purge air consumption.

HEATING OF INSTRUMENTS (REFER ECS 3-9-1, 3-9-2 AND 16-100-1)

7.1 Heating shall be provided if any of the following conditions exist:

a. Fluid is viscous to the type of application or solid at ambient temperature.

b. Possibility of condensation or precipitation from contained fluid will render the instrument
inaccurate or inoperative.

c. Instrument may be damaged through freezing of process fluid.

d. Process liquid temperature is lower than the minimum manufacturer's recommended design
temperature for the instrument.

7.2 Leadlines for differential pressure instruments shall have common heating and insulation, to
assure equal temperatures in both lines.
7.3 Where instruments are mounted in protective housings, the housing shall be large enough to
accommodate the valve manifold, and shall be heated so that separate heating and insulation of
the manifold is not required. Accessibility to body vents, calibration adjustments, and manifold
valves shall be provided.

7.4 The design of protective heating systems shall insure that protective heating does not boil away
the process fluid in the lead lines, or heat the instrument above its recommended maximum
operating temperature.

THERMOWELLS (REFER ECS 15-2-1)

8.1 Thermowells with threaded connections shall be installed in NPS 1 full couplings, threadolets, or
elbolets, minimum Class 3000 pressure rating.
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8.2 Before a thermowell is installed, the coupling, threadolet or elbolet shall be cleared of any weld
intrusions and shall be retapped (slightly deeper than the original tapping) to allow for proper
thread fit.

8.3 Installation details for various pipe sizes shall be in accordance with Figure 2.

8.4 Thermowell location shall be 15 pipe diameters downstream of the junction of two streams of
different temperatures. For desuperheating stations, the thermowell shall be located after the first
pipe bend downstream of the desuperheater or at least 20 pipe diameters.

8.5 Thermowell immersion length shall be between 1/3 and 2/3 of the nominal ID of the line up to and
including NPS 20. In lines above NPS 20, the immersion of the thermowell shall be a minimum of
250 mm (10 in.). However, where velocity exceeds 21 m/s (70 ft. per sec.) in either steam or
2-phase flow services, maximum immersion shall be 150 mm (6 in.) for pipe sizes NPS 12 and
above.

# 8.6 Thermowells shall be provided for all temperature measuring elements unless otherwise
specified. Where a thermowell is not used, a permanent label shall be affixed to the primary
element, indicating that there is no thermowell. All applications of this type shall be approved by
ESSO.

8.7 Thermowells located in downcomers of towers shall be placed 50-100 mm (2 to 4 in.) above the
bottom of the downcomer.

8.8 Thermowells located in vapor spaces of towers shall not be placed in dead spots, or between
webs or trusses. They shall be located as close as possible to the tray above.

8.9 For standard thermowell installations refer to Figure 2.

8.10 When a test thermocouple is required, it shall be located in a separate thermowell within 0.5 m
(18 inches) of the controller-sensing element.

ORIFICE METERS

# 9.1 All meter installations on flow measurement for custody transfer shall be approved by ESSO.

9.2 Custody transfer and critical service meter runs NPS 6 and smaller shall be designed with flanges
at the meter run ends and have one removable section to allow for periodic inspection of the
wetted surfaces, future meter run resizing, and/or replacement. On NPS 8 and larger meter runs,
only the downstream section shall be flanged and removable.

9.3 Where the process does not allow for the cessation of flow under normal conditions, an orifice
quick changer (i.e. senior charger) shall be used on all custody transfer meters. Quick changers
shall also be considered for other critical service meters.

# 9.4 All gas custody transfer meter runs must be fabricated in accordance with AGA Report No. 3 and
must be approved by local governing agency.

9.5 Static pressure element, if required for a compressible fluid, shall be from the downstream flange
tap or a dedicated downstream pipe tap.
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9.6 Flow transmitters shall be provided with a local indicator as specified in the job specification.

9.7 Metering runs shall be provided in accordance with Figure 3 and ECS 15-4-1.
#
9.8 For process meter runs, orifice flanges aligned and perpendicular to the axis of the pipe may be
installed using process piping provided that all fabrication welds are ground smooth to the inside
pipe wall and the design of the process meter run has been approved by ESSO.

9.9 Thermowell connections, pressure instrument connections, sample connections, vents, drains
etc., shall not be located within the straight run lengths required.

9.10 Local temperature indicators, representative of the flowing temperature shall be installed on or
adjacent to all custody transfer and critical service meters.

# 9.11 Orifice meter runs shall not be less than NPS 2 unless otherwise stated in the job specification.
Integral orifice meters may be used where smaller runs are required and approved by ESSO.

9.12 Metering orifices shall be installed in horizontal lines where possible. If installed in vertical lines,
flow shall be upward for liquids and downward for gases. (Gases include both condensing and
non-condensing vapors).

9.13 Orifice metering runs shall not be located at a low point in the line.

9.14 Gusseting shall be provided for take-off connections as per ECS 3-18-1 if flow transmitter is
pedestal mounted below take-off connections.

# 9.15 Straightening vanes can be used only with the approval of the ESSO in applications where
sufficient length cannot be obtained by reasonable routing or configuration of the piping.

9.16 A line-mounted meter manifold shall have two take-off connection valves and a meter balance
connection valve, which may be a close-coupled manifold block (Anderson Greenwood M4TVS,
or equal). Additional valves shall be provided as required to satisfy 5.7.3.

9.17 A pedestal-mounted meter manifold shall have two take-off connection valves at the line, and two
meter valves and a composite valve manifold at the meter.

9.18 Standard orifice meter piping and manifolds are shown in Figures 4, 5, 6 and Figure 21.

9.19 Piping between orifice taps and meter shall be as short as possible and shall not exceed 3 m
(10 feet). If the installation is such that longer lengths would be required, then pneumatic or
electronic transmission shall be used.

VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETERS

10.1 Variable area flowmeters shall be installed plumb.

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10.2 If a variable area flowmeter is used in a line connected to a vessel containing hazardous or toxic
fluid, a check valve shall be installed downstream of the meter.

* 10.3 In general, variable area flowmeters shall be installed as shown in Figure 8.1. Block valves and
bypasses shall be provided unless otherwise indicated in the job specification.

DISPLACEMENT METERS AND TURBINE METERS

11.1 Where vapor can occur or air be entrained, an air eliminator shall be installed. Where applicable,
a combined air eliminator and strainer may be used.

11.2 The installation shall be designed to insure a liquid filled meter at all times.

11.3 Counter and ticket printer heads used in exposed locations shall be weatherproof.

11.4 Manufacturer's recommendation for minimum length of straight pipe before and after the meter
must be adhered to. The use of straightening vanes is permitted if the pressure drop can be
tolerated.

11.5 Positive displacement meters shall be installed per API Manual of Petroleum Measurement
Standards - Chapter 5.2.

11.6 Turbine meters shall be installed per API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards -
Chapter 5.3.

11.7 Meters which may be damaged by entrained solids shall be provided with strainers. The mesh of
the strainers shall meet the requirements of the meter manufacturer. Taps shall be provided to
permit differential pressure measurement across the strainer. Strainer basket shall be suitable for
a differential pressure equal to the upstream maximum operating pressure on one side and zero
on the other.

11.8 Automatic flow limiters shall be installed where operating conditions might cause the meter to
exceed its maximum rated capacity.

* 11.9 Temperature measurement shall be provided on all streams. Automatic temperature

compensators shall not be used unless called for in the job specifications. A Downstream test
thermowell connection. For temperature measurement during proving or calibration shall be
provided for all positive displacement and turbine meters in liquid custody transfer or critical
service.

11.10 Proving facilities shall be provided for meter calibration, if required.

11.11 Displacement meter installations for process use shall be in accordance with Figure 8.

11.12 Turbine meters shall be provided with a minimum length of 15 pipe diameters of straight pipe
upstream and a minimum of five diameters of straight pipe downstream.

11.13 All turbine meters shall be preceded in the line by a basket-type strainer with monel or stainless
steel element. Screen sizes shall be in accordance with API RP-550 recommendations.
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11.14 Blocks and bypass valves for turbine meters shall only be provided where indicated in the job
specification.

FLOW NOZZLES, VENTURI TUBES, OR MODIFIED VENTURI TUBES

# 12.1 The installation method and location of flow nozzles, Venturi or modified Venturi tubes, when not
furnished with flanged joints, shall permit them to be readily removed for line testing and flushing.

12.2 Proportional velocity meters shall be installed as per turbine meter ref. Section 11.

MASS FLOW METERS

13.1 Mass flow meters shall be of the coriolis design.

13.2 The installation method shall be in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations, insuring
that particles or gas bubbles do not get trapped in the meter.

13.3 Electronics shall be mounted remotely utilizing dedicated signal wiring supplied by the
manufacturer between the meter and the electronic unit.

13.4 The mass flow meter shall have a density output signal as well as the mass flow signal. The
output signal shall be compatible with and configured to the plant automation system.

PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

14.1 Indicating pressure gauges shall be provided and mounted adjacent to all blind or suppressed
range pressure instruments. Gauges may be connected to the same pressure taps as the
instrument, but shall have a separate isolating and vent valve.

14.2 Manifolding for pressure sensing devices shall be designed as shown on Figure 9, 10 and 19.

14.3 Pressure gauges shall have a safety blowout feature in case of bourdon tube rupture. They shall
be mounted so the proper functioning of the blowout is not hindered in any way by mounting
plates, insulation, etc.

14.4 If the pressure instrument is mounted below the tap on gas or vapor service, the vertical leg line
shall be liquid filled.

14.5 Pressure differential instruments in gas or vapor service shall be located above the top take-off
connection if possible so that both sensing lines are self-draining. Measurement errors due to
condensate in the sensing lines shall be prevented by increasing the take-off to NPS 1.
Alternatives such as heat tracing, insulation, and gas or liquid purging are also accepted.

14.6 Instruments mounted above the take-off connection shall be protected from steam and other hot
condensable vapors above 94°C (200°F) by installation of a syphon.
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14.7 Differential pressure instrument manifolds shall comply with the requirements for flow meter
manifolds.

14.8 Pressure instruments measuring a pulsating process (such as reciprocating pump or reciprocating
compressor discharge) shall be provided with a snubber or other dampening device. Adequate
provisions shall be taken to protect against plugging of the snubber by highly viscous or corrosive
fluids.

FLOAT TYPE LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

# 15.1 Float type level instruments shall be externally mounted wherever possible. Internally mounted
flow type level instruments shall be considered special, and shall be discussed with ESSO before
final specifications are written.

15.2 Vents and drains from displacer and float chambers shall be as follows:

a. A drain valve shall be installed in the same centerline as the chamber, and shall be a NPS
3/4 gate of ball-type valve.

b. The top of displacer chamber will be furnished with a tapped (NPS 3/4) and valved vent
connection. However, for top connected displacers, and for ball float chambers, a NPS 3/4
valved vent connection shall be made in the top connecting line, adjacent to the chamber.
This vent connection must also be suitable to be used as a fill connection to allow on line
testing of float switches when they are in protective system service (a bleed ring may also
be used for this service as an alternative).

15.3 When an external chamber is used in services where vaporization of the liquid is possible when
exposed to ambient temperatures, use extra thick insulation to eliminate boiling. If this is not
practical then consideration shall be given to the use of an internally mounted float.

15.4 A stilling well shall be provided for all internally mounted displacer or float type level instruments
which will be subject to turbulence. Stilling well shall be open ended, drilled or slotted along its
entire length, have a smooth interior finish, and shall in no way interfere with the normal
movement of the float or displacer. A bar or rod shall be welded across the bottom of the well to
retain the displacer or float should it become disconnected from the instrument shaft.

15.5 External level instrument vessel connections and internal level instruments shall be oriented to
prevent impingement or entering streams. For displacer or float, which will be subject to
turbulence, provisions shall be made for shielding or guiding to eliminate the effect of turbulence.

15.6 Float type level instruments shall be installed in accordance with Figure 11 or 13.

15.7 Level alarm switches shall be installed so that they may be function tested during unit operation
and without having to be removed. Whereas low level alarm chambers may be easily drained for
such a test, some provision must be made for filling the chamber of high level alarm devices. An
acceptable method is to connect the chamber drain to the drain of any instrument at a lower
elevation (assuming a pressured vessel) normally in a liquid phase. An additional drain valve will
be required for the lower instrument.

15.8 Separate connections shall be installed for gauge glasses and each level instrument.
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DIFFERENTIAL TYPE LEVEL INSTRUMENTS

R2 # 16.1 Only differential type level instruments shall be used for ranges above 1.2 m (48 in.) unless
otherwise specified.

16.2 The instrument shall be located at the same level or below the lower vessel connection where
possible. Some provision shall be provided for liquid sealed system at the upper vessel
connection. Refer to Figure 19 for installation details.

# 16.3 Applications requiring small differentials, capillary extensions or installation methods not included
in API RP550 shall be considered special and shall be reviewed with ESSO before the final
specification is written.

GAUGE GLASSES - LEVEL

17.1 Take-off connections shall in general not exceed 0.3 m (12 in.) length. If longer take-off
connections are required the installation shall be as shown in Figure 16. Take-off connections
subject to vibration shall also be braced in two planes.

17.2 For butane or lighter hydrocarbon product storage vessels or bullets, differential pressure type
indicators or magnetic type level gauges shall be used. Magnetic type level gauges shall be
suitable for vessel design temperature and pressure and shall be installed in accordance with
Figure 12. For other services, the piping arrangement at each gauge glass column connection
shall include a ball type check valve or similar device to shut off flow in the event of a gauge glass
failure. The design shall permit commissioning of the gauge glass column without the need for
external by-pass piping.

17.3 Gauge glass shall, if possible, be installed such that the mid-range of the gauge glass coincides
with the mid-range of its associated level instrument. The visible range of the gauge glass shall
equal or exceed the maximum range of the level instrument.

R2 17.4 Gauge glasses (except in fluid solids service) shall be provided with all level instruments,
including displacers, ball floats, differential pressure types, and hydrostatic head types. They shall
not be provided on atmospheric storage tanks (ECS 15-1-3). Gauge glasses shall be located
away from sources of damage such as roadways, work areas and mobile equipment lanes.

17.5 Gauge glasses shall be positioned with respect to platforms, walkways, ladders or stairways, so
that they are conveniently visible to operators. Thru-vision types without lighting shall be
accessible for back-side illumination and simultaneous observation by an operator with a
flashlight.

17.6 Standard gauge glass installation details are shown in Figure 16. Large chamber and purged
gauge glasses are shown in Figure 15.

17.7 Depending on the vessel design, the location of vessel connections, or any special or local
requirements, the gauge glass manifold may be any combination of the upper manifolds shown by
details A, B and C, in the lower manifolds shown by details A, B, D and E in Figure 16.

17.8 Level gauge installations shall have adequate space allowance for the addition of illuminators.

CONTROL VALVES
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18.1 If instruments are to be located near hand or automatic control valve bypasses, pumps, etc., as a
guide for the operator while making adjustments, a local gauge or a local indicator receiving a
transmitted signal shall be used.

18.2 The position of critical emergency safety shut-off and bypass valves that are operated from a
remote point shall be indicated at the remote point and also in the manned control house.
Position switches shall be used for on-off valves and analog position transmitters shall be used for
modulating valves.

INSTRUMENT AIR SYSTEMS

19.1 Imperial sizes shall be used for tubing and fittings.

# 19.2 The use of plastic tube and plastic multi-tube bundles shall be approved by ESSO.

19.3 Connections from junction box or bulkhead in control room or local panel enclosure, to field
mounted junction boxes or racks shall be by use of multiple tube bundles. Multiple tube bundles
shall be installed above the ground.

R2 # 19.4 Multiple tube bundles shall consist of 3/8" X 0.035" wall stainless steel tubing or 1/4 inch in. O.D.
plastic tubing protected with a polyethylene or PVC sheath, Dekoron Protector-Pac Type FB or
equal. Criteria for routing of tube bundles shall be the same as for signal wiring. Methods of
protection, where bundles can be exposed to mechanical damage or fire hazards or contaminated
environments, shall be approved by ESSO.

19.5 In multiple tube bundles the number of spare tubes shall be as shown in Table 5.

TABLE 5
Multiple Tube Bundle Spares

Tubes Per Bundle Spares Per Bundle

4 2
7 2
10 3
14 4
19 5

19.6 Spare lines shall have the ends sealed against dirt and moisture.

19.7 All tubes in a multiple type bundle shall be identified either by colour or by numbering throughout
their entire length at 50 - 75 mm (2 inch - 3 inch) intervals. Each tube shall be labelled with a
metal or plastic tag bearing its associated loop designation, bundle and tube number.

19.8 Plastic tubing and multiple tube bundles shall be routed in raceway, slotted "conduit" or multi tube
clips at .5 m (18 inch) intervals.

# 19.9 Tubing for all air transmission and control lines located inside control buildings shall preferentially
be 1/4 inch O.D. plastic tubing. Consideration will be given to other types of tubing but approval is
required by ESSO.
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19.10 Connections between large multiple tube bundles and smaller bundles or individual tubes shall be
made inside a junction box. All tubing runs to junction boxes shall pass through a weather-proof
gland or bulkhead fitting.

19.11 Stainless steel single core tubing shall be connected by a bulkhead fitting to the junction box or as
it raises through any wall or barrier.

19.12 Each tube shall be labelled with a metal or plastic tag giving its associated loop designation,
bundle and tube number (if required) on each side of every connection.

19.13 Stainless steel tubing lines between instruments, control valves and/or junction boxes in the field
shall be run in channel ducts or raceway. They shall not hang free at any point. Raceway or
tubing shall not be attached onto air lines, conduit, ladders or other piping.

* 19.14 The method of running multiple tubing bundles whether in racks, troughs or under-ground shall be
specified for each project in the job specification.

19.15 Glands and shrouds shall be used for entry into control house of all multiple tubing bundles.
Tubes shall be sealed at the point of entry in such a manner that hydrocarbon vapors cannot
travel between tubes into the control house.
19.16 Each air consuming instrument shall have an individual supply block valve and a filter. A pressure
reducing regulator, and a pressure gauge to indicate the reduced pressure shall be used where
the consumer cannot use line pressure. A combination filter regulator with a dripwell may be used
for such applications. Downstream tubing shall be stainless steel. Filter body and regulator valve
body (or combined filter-regulator body) shall be of metal construction.

19.17 The tubing from the reducing valve outlet to the air supply connection of the instrument shall be
per Table 5.

19.18 Instrument air tubing and fittings, and the conditions under which they are to be used, are
designated in Table 5.
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TABLE 6
R2
Selection and Application of Tubing and Fittings
Materials and
Tubing Fittings Application
Specification
Stainless --- • 3/8 in. • General use for process impulse lines
Steel • 304 or 316 • Special applications such as analytical transport lines
• Seamless • Special applications of heating medium transport lines
• 0.035 wall
Stainless --- • 3/8 in. • Restricted to special uses
Steel • 304 or 316
• Seamless
• 0.049 wall
Stainless --- • 3/8 in. • General use for air users of a rate not exceeding 0.05
3
Steel • 304 or 316 m at any time during service
• General use for air users of a rate exceeding 0.05 m at
3
• Seamless
• 0.035 wall any time during service
Stainless --- • 3/4 in. or larger • Use on process impulse lines in applications such as
Steel • 304 or 316 towers where condensation may be a parameter to deal
• Seamless with
• 0.049 wall (min.) • Special use on large users of air such as piston valve
operators
• Other special uses
Plastic --- • 1/4 in. • Multi-tube bundles, panel tubing
• High density
• Polyethylene 0.1 wall
--- Stainless • Size to tubing • All applications
Steel • Fitting, ferrules, and nut to • Exceptions only in chemical line applications
be of same material
• Dual ferrule compression
type

Note: All fittings shall be from only one manufacturer for the entire project, including packaged and
skidded unit.

19.19 In general, all connections shall be made with compression type fittings. Tubing bends shall be
used in place of elbows where practicable.

19.20 The number of connections, fittings, etc. shall be kept to a minimum to avoid the possibility of
leaks.

19.21 Instrument air transmission and control lines shall be tested for leaks in accordance with
ECS 15-0-100.

19.22 Trays, ladders, separators, their supports and other fittings shall be made of hot-dipped
galvanized steel or corrosion resistant aluminum (0.4% Cu max.).
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INSTRUMENT AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

20.1 Instrument air distribution systems shall have steel block valves located as follows:

a. In each take-off from the main distribution system to a unit, at the process unit area limits.

b. In each branch line from a unit-header.

c. In each supply line to a packaged unit or skid header, at the area/skid edge.

20.2 Instrument air branch header installations are shown in Figure 17.1.

20.3 Hot dipped galvanized carbon steel pipe with CAADO piping class and fittings shall be used
throughout the instrument air distribution sub-header system up to and including NPS 2. Lines
shall be large enough to supply air to the instruments (air relays) drawing from them without
causing any significant drop in pressure.

R2 20.4 Manifolding at each instrument shall consist of stainless steel gate valve, air reducing valve and
filter regulator c/w pressure gauge in that order. A plugged stainless steel gate valve shall be
installed at the low point of each take-off.

20.5 A drain connection with a gate valve and plug shall be provided at the end of and at each low point
of each main and branch header (excluding individual instrument take-offs).

# 20.6 A "calibration" connection fitted with block valve and plug shall be provided at strategic locations
throughout each unit area and shall be approved by ESSO.
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FIGURE 1
PIPELINE CLEARANCES FOR ORIFICE METERS

NOTES:
1. To prevent instruments from being buried in snow, a dimension of 1' - 6" should be maintained between
centerline metering run & top of platform or crane.

2. Adequate clearance must be maintained where metering runs cross over roadways or passageways.
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FIGURE 2
INSTALLATION OF THERMOWELLS
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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FIGURE 2
INSTALLATION OF THERMOWELLS
(SHEET 2 OF 2)

TABLE 1
INSTALLATION DETAILS
LINE SIZE LOW PRESS. HIGH PRESS.
(in.) STRAIGHT ELBOW STRAIGHT ELBOW
1 1/2 & Smaller D B F & Notes 1&5 E & Notes 1&5
2 D A F & Notes 1&5 E & Notes 1&5
3 D A F & Notes 1&5 E & Notes 3&4
4 & Larger C A F E

NOTES:
1. For lines NPS 3 and smaller increase line size locally to NPS 4.
2. Unless otherwise specified, the drilled blind flange shall be the same material as the line piping spec.
3. The use of an NPS 2 buttweld tee is preferred for 2 inch lines and smaller.
4. Detail depicts butt weld fittings. if socket weld tee is used, it must be NPS 3 for adequate I.D.
5. Detail "F" swaged per detail "D".
6. Detail "E" swaged per detail "B".
FIGURE 3
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METER RUN AND STRAIGHT LENGTH REQUIREMENTS

FOR ORIFICE METERS
TABLE 1
STRAIGHT RUN LENGTH
LENGTH (TIMES NPS)
TYPE OF FITTING PIPE DIAM.
PRECEDING ORIFICE "U" "D"
ELBOWS 14 5
2 ELLS IN SAME PLANE 19 5
2 ELLS IN DIFF. PLANES 31 5
REDUCER OR SWAGE-UP 12 5
GATE VALVE 14 5
THROTTLING VALVE 38 5

NOTES:
1. Custody transfer and critical service meter runs must be shop fabricated by a supplier whose regular line of equipment includes meter runs and who
has been approved by the Owner's engineer. The length of all shop fabricated meter runs will be as per Table 1.
2. Custody transfer and critical service meter run piping shall be made from straight selected seamless pipe which meets the tolerance of API 2500
and has a smooth platform internal surface free of straitions and grooves. Engineers shall not exceed 200 micro-inches. Process meter runs can
be made from process piping.
3. Welding neck flange and pipe alignment shall be perfect. Flange faces shall be at right angles to the axial of the pipe.
4. Each meter run assembly shall be equipped either through type neck bolts 104" apart to facilitate spreading of the orifice plate.
5. After completion of welding and drilling operations, hand grinding is acceptable for removal of weld penetration. The internal roundness and
smoothness of the meter run must be restored if required, by reaming or the use of an abrasive cloth.
6. A stainless steel tag shall be attached to the upstream flange showing tab number, size and total length of feet and inches of run (Note 7) stamped
on tag.
7. The average internal, diameter of the upstream section must be stamped on A-P metal tag. The mean inside diameter of the meter tube shall be in
accordance with API 2510, Section 4, Construction and Installation Specification.
The actual micrometer readings upstream and downstream shall be supplied for each meter run.
8. Upstream and downstream section shall be assembled for shipping with gaskets and a disposable steel spacer of the same thickness as the orifice
plate with a line size hole.
The external surfaces shall be coated with red primer and show a white flow arrow.
The internal surfaces shall be coated with an easily removable rust protective coating.
Pressure tap connections shall be furnished with bar stock steel pipe plugs.
Meter run ends shall be protected with disposable plastic plugs or caps.
9. If orifice plate is specified, each orifice plate shall be shipped in a protective envelope.
10. Where1/4 inch gaskets are specified. The raised face shall be turned down to maintain the 1 inch distance from plate to centerline of tap holes.
Consequently the center to center distance of the increased gasket thickness providing the pressure rating of the flange is maintained.
11. For orifice flange data, refer to ECS 3-17-1 Section 3.17.1
12. For orifice plate construction, refer to API 2330.
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FIGURE 4
ORIFICE METER HORIZONTAL PIPING

NOTES:
1. Lead lines shall be as short as possible and slope down towards meter.
2. Gusseting shall be provided.
3. Lead lines shall be sloped down from meter connections
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FIGURE 5
ORIFICE METER FOR VERTICAL PIPING

NOTES
1. Lead lines shall be as short as possible and slope down towards meter.
2. Gusseting shall be provided.
3. Lead lines shall be sloped down from meter connection.
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FIGURE 6
INSTALLATION OF LOCAL MOUNTED ORIFICE METERS

NOTES:
1. Meter corrections must not be above orifice taps nor more than 12 inch below the orifice tap.
2. Meter corrections must not be below orifice taps nor more than 12 inch above the orifice tap.
3. Gusseting shall be provided.
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FIGURE 7
TYPICAL VARIABLE AREA FLOW METER INSTALLATION

NOTES:
1. Use gate valves unless noted otherwise.
2. Install reducers where rotameters are other than line size.
3. Orient inlet and outlet tees to suit.
4. Piping must not stress meter body.
5. Install meter body vertically with flow upwards.
6. Properly brace pipes.
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FIGURE 8
INSTALLATION OF POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METERS

-----EQUIPMENT REQUIRED EACH SPECIFIED ONLY

NOTES:
1. Do not locate meter at low point in line.
2. Do not use air eliminator on butane or lighter products.
3. Provide permanent foundations for meter and deareator.
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FIGURE 9
INSTALLATION OF CLOSE COUPLED PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

NOTES:
1. Pressure devices shall be mounted above the pressure tap wherever possible.
2. Provide suitable lockhead device to prevent cause from slipping once installed.
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FIGURE 10
INSTALLATION OF LOCAL MOUNTED PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

NOTES:
1. Gusseting shall be provided.
2. Vertical leg line shall be liquid filled with water/ethylene glycol mixture.
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FIGURE 11
INSTALLATION OF BUOYANCE FLOAT TYPE INSTRUMENT
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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FIGURE 11
INSTALLATION OF BUOYANCE FLOAT TYPE INSTRUMENT
(SHEET 2 OF 2)

Range 'A' 'B' 'C'

in. in. in. in.
14 7 14 30
24 12 24 40
32 16 32 40
48 24 48 64

NOTES:
1. For steam stripper service, provide a tee and shutoff valve for connecting in a gas purge.

2. Instrument flanges are ASME Class 300. the rating of the valve(s) connected to the instrument shall be ASME
Class 300 minimum. However, the other valve, not directly connected, may match a lower vessel flange rating.
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VISIBLE GAUGE DIMENSIONS (in.)

NO. OF SECTIONS
LENGTH (in.) A B C
1 12 34 12 25 1/2
1 18 40 18 31 1/2
1 24 46 24 37 1/2
1 30 52 30 43 1/2
1 36 58 36 49 1/2
1 42 64 42 55 1/2
1 48 70 48 61 1/2
1 54 76 54 67 1/2
1 60 82 60 73 1/2
1 66 88 66 79 1/2
1 72 94 72 85 1/2
NOTE:
1. Instrument flanges are Class 300 minimum. the rating of the valve(s) connected to the instrument shall be
Class 300 minimum. however, the other valve not directly connected may match a lower vessel flange rating.
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FIGURE 13
INSTALLATION OF BALL FLOAT TYPE INSTRUMENT
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FIGURE 14
INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE METERS
FOR LIQUID LEVEL SERVICE

NOTE:

1. Anderson Greenwood M4TVC or equal.

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FIGURE 15
INSTALLATION OF LARGE CHAMBER AND LIQUID PURGE GLASS
(SHEET 1 OF 2)

NUMBER OF DIM, "A" DIM. "B:

SECTIONS (IN.) (IN.)
1 29 1/4 18 5/8
2 43 3/8 32 3/4
3 57 1/2 46 7/8
4 71 5/8 61
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FIGURE 15
INSTALLATION OF LARGE CHAMBER AND LIQUID PURGE GLASS
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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FIGURE 16
STANDARD GAUGE GLASS INSTALLATION

TABLE 1
VESSEL
OVERALL
NO. OF CLASS DIMENSION
LENGTH 'B'
SECTIONS LENGTH 'C' 'A' in.
in.
in.
1 12 5/8 14 5/8 20
2 26 3/4 26 3/4 34
3 40 7/8 42 7/8 48
4 55 57 63

NOTE:

1. Piping arrangement at each gauge glass column connection shall include a ball type check valve or
similar device to shut off flow in the event of a gauge class failure.
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FIGURE 17
INSTRUMENT AIR BRANCH HEADER INSTALLATION

NOTE:
1. Maximum 3 take-offs are permissible from a NPS 1/2 branch header.
2. All pipe, valves and fittings on branch header are NPS 1/2.
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FIGURE 18
DUAL INSTRUMENT FILTER REGULATOR STATION
FOR CONTROL ROOMS

NOTE:
1. If low pressure alarm is specified, it will be located as shown.
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FIGURE 19
INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE METERS
FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SERVICE
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FIGURE 20
DRAFT TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION

NOTES:
1. All pressure lines should be sloped continuously toward the gauge without pockets.
2. Pipe or tubing fittings should be held to a minimum as leakage will adversely affect the draft reading.
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FIGURE 21
MANOMETER MANIFOLDING

R2