Materials System Specification

34-SAMSS-821 12 February 2015

Instrument Control Cabinets - Outdoor
Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope.............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 General Requirements.................................... 3
5 Design............................................................. 5
6 Nameplates..................................................... 7
7 Piping.............................................................. 7
8 Documentation.... 8
9 Testing......... 9
10 Shipping.... 9

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Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standards Committee 34-SAMSS-821
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1 Scope

This specification defines the minimum requirements for instrument control panels and
cabinets for location in outdoor areas.

Excluded from this specification are field instrument junction boxes.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or Industry Standards, Codes, and Forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Process & Control Systems Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Process & Control Systems
Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.3 The designation Commentary is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.

3 References

Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

All of the requirements of 34-SAMSS-820, Instrument Control Cabinets - Indoors, shall

be adhered to unless superseded by requirements of this specification.

3.1 Saudi Aramco Documents

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification

34-SAMSS-820 Instrument Control Cabinets - Indoors

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Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirement

175-343100 Instrument Control Panels

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute

ANSI B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A269 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded
Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General
Service

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 60529 Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by
Enclosures

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
(1000 Volts Maximum)
NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems

4 General Requirements

4.1 Environmental

4.1.1 Equipment Mounted Internal to the Outdoor Cabinet shall operate

continuously under the following temperature and humidity conditions
without any degradation of the manufacturer's guaranteed performance.
Relative Humidity: Minimum 5%
Maximum 95% (non-condensing)

Temperature:
Outdoor Sheltered Outdoor Unsheltered
1),(2),(3) (2),(3)
Notes: ( Notes:
Maximum 55C (131F) 65C (149F)
Minimum 0C (32F) 0C (32F)

Notes:
1) Sheltered refers to permanent, ventilated enclosures or buildings, or permanently
fixed sunshades with a top and three sides.

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2) For semiconductors and any other instrumentation devices which dissipate internal
heat, an additional 15C shall be added to the above temperatures. An example,
for Outdoor Sheltered installation, the equipment must perform at 55 + 15 = 70C.
Similarly, for the outdoor unsheltered case, the equipment shall be designed for a
maximum operating temperature of 65 + 15 = 80C.
3) The designer can take credit for forced or passive cooling to eliminate or reduce the
15C heat rise. For example, if vortex coolers are used, the heat removal capacity
of the coolers may be subtracted from the generated heat. No more than 15C
reduction in temperature will be given as credit. The designer shall substantiate his
claim by providing the support data and calculations. In addition, the use of cabinet
air conditioner that is suitable for the area classification may be explored depending
on the applications.

4.1.2 Portions of Equipment that are mounted externally on the Outdoor

Cabinet shall operate continuously under the conditions sporadic water
spray such as from rain.

4.2 Severe Corrosive Environments

The cabinets and its integral parts shall be protected against corrosion and
operational failure due to wind-borne sea water spray and the accumulation of
wetted salt (NaCl), if it is located at:
a) Outdoor offshore locations, and
b) Outdoor onshore locations within one kilometer from the shoreline of the
Arabian Gulf; all of the Ras Tanura Refinery and Terminal; and within
three kilometers from the shoreline of the Red Sea.

4.3 Ambient Air Quality

Commentary Note:

Air-borne dust concentrations and contaminant levels are used in mechanical

equipment design, when sizing air filters and as a measure of potential dust
ingress in bearing housings, lube oil systems, etc.

Dust Concentration: Usual airborne dust concentration is 1 mg/m.

During sandstorms, dust concentrations may reach 500 mg/m. Particle sizes
are as follows:
95% of all particles are less than 20 micrometers
50% of all particles are less than 1.5 micrometers

Elements present in dust include compounds of calcium, silicon, magnesium,

aluminum, potassium, chlorides and sodium. When wetted (high humidity
conditions), these compounds function as electrolytes and can result in severe
corrosion.

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Other pollutants present in the atmosphere under the most extreme conditions are:
H2S 20 ppm (vol/vol)
Hydrocarbon 150 ppm (vol/vol)
SO2 10 ppm (vol/vol)
CO 100 ppm (vol/vol)
NOx 5 ppm (vol/vol)
O3 1 ppm (vol/vol)

5 Design

5.1 Enclosures

Enclosures shall meet the requirements of this Section.

5.1.1 In outdoor plant areas, the panel/cabinet shall be NEMA 250 /

NEMA ICS 6 Type 4 or IEC 60529, Type IP65.

5.1.2 In outdoor plant and other industrial areas located in severe corrosive
environments as defined in Paragraph 4.2, enclosures shall be
NEMA 250 / NEMA ICS 6 Type 4X or IEC 60529 Type IP66,
manufactured of 316L stainless steel. Door hinge, door stay, and door
lock shall be made of 316L stainless steel. Galvanized and/or painted or
coated carbon steel sheet metal enclosures are not permitted.
Commentary Note:

In outdoor plant and other industrial areas located in severe corrosive

environments, Paragraph 5.1.2 supersedes Paragraph 5.1.1.

5.1.3 All cabinets intended for outdoor applications shall be third party
certified by one of the approved IECEx certification bodies.
Self-certification is not acceptable. Certification shall also include
Ingress Protection (IP rating) per IEC 60529.
Commentary Note:

Typically, a vendor would submit a sample to certifying agency and they

will issue a compliance certificate and then the manufacturer can mass
produce that commodity as long as they adhere to the specification of the
type tested item.

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5.2 Electrical

5.2.1 Area Classification

The panel/cabinet and all components within the panel shall be suitable
for the electrical area classification where the panel will be installed and
shall be third party certified by one of the approved IECEx certification
bodies. The classification of the area in which the panel will be used,
shall be specified in the Purchase Order.

5.2.2 Conduit Entry

5.2.2.1 The entry (on non-explosion proof cabinets) shall have a

removable blank gland plate as specified in the Purchase Order
for Buyer's conduit entry.

5.2.2.2 Elevated outdoor control cabinets shall have conduit entry from
the bottom.

5.2.2.3 Conduit terminations shall be suitably bushed to prevent

cutting or abrasion of the wiring insulation.

5.2.3 Relays

Relays shall be hermetically sealed.

5.2.4 Pushbuttons and Lights

Pushbuttons, pilot lights and switches shall be heavy duty and oil-tight
Shutdown and other critical pushbuttons shall have protective guards to
prevent accidental actuation. Lamp test function shall be provided for all
indicating lights.

5.2.5 Cabinet Lights and Convenience Outlets

Cabinet Lights and Convenience Outlets shall be provided. At least one

light and duplex outlet shall be provided for each cabinet.

5.2.6 Solenoid Valves

Solenoid Valves shall be equipped with Viton Soft Goods.

5.2.7 External Instruments Layout

For control panels, the Vendor shall arrange all instruments on the panel
front so that they are readable and operable by the operators in standing
position. The vendor shall also minimize the effects of glare from

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sunlight and/or artificial lighting.

5.2.8 Noise Level

The noise level from the panel shall not exceed 85 dB at 3 meters.

6 Nameplates

Nameplates shall be attached to the cabinets using stainless steel screws. The nameplate
shall be made of corrosion resistant material. The lettering shall be clearly legible.
Internal nameplates (within the cabinet) shall also be installed using stainless steel screws.
Using adhesive nameplates is not acceptable.

7 Piping

No process or flammable liquids piping of any kind shall be allowed in a control

cabinet. The only fluid allowed is instrument air.

7.1 Piping Installation

7.1.1 The pneumatic piping shall be installed so that each component,

including future instruments to be installed in spare places, will be easily
accessible for adjustment and calibration. Removal of instruments and
components shall be possible without having to remove other
instruments and components.

7.1.2 Pneumatic piping which does not have a pressure indication on the
instruments it connects shall be provided with a plugged tee for testing.

7.1.3 All threaded connections shall be ANSI B1.20.1 tapered.

7.1.4 All open fittings and bulkhead connections shall be plugged or capped
during transportation.

7.2 Tubing and Fittings

7.2.1 Tubing

Stainless steel tubing shall be seamless, annealed, minimum wall

thickness 1.24 mm, per ASTM A269, Grade TP-316L. Tube sizes shall
be inch, 3/8 inch, or inch OD stainless steel. Wall thickness shall be
0.75 mm or larger.

7.2.2 Tube fittings shall be 316 stainless steel and shall be high pressure and
double compression type. Interchange of tube fitting component parts
from different manufacturers is not allowed.

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7.2.3 Incoming and outgoing pneumatic signal lines shall terminate in

bulkhead fittings. Location and size(s) shall be as specified in the
Purchase Order. The bulkhead fittings shall be identified by colored
rings, blue for incoming and red for outgoing lines. Rings shall be
provided internally and externally on the panel and be marked with the
identification numbers and letters of the corresponding instruments,
i.e., the internal ring shall carry the panel instrument tag number and the
external ring shall carry the tag number of the field instrument.

7.2.4 Bulkhead fittings and 20% spares, as a minimum, shall be installed with
adequate spacing to ensure that any connection can be removed without
the need to remove other fittings.

7.2.5 Tubing runs and Bulkhead fitting layouts shall be included in the
documentation provided to the Proponent.

7.2.6 All metal tubing runs shall be rigidly supported by being attached to the
panel framework.

8 Documentation

The vendor shall submit the following documentation as applicable:

8.1 General Arrangement Drawings

General arrangement drawing(s) shall be provided per 34-SAMSS-820,

Instrument Control Cabinets-Indoor. Drawing form is to be front elevation.
Where other than flat-faced panels are supplied, other views may be necessary.
The general arrangement drawing shall include details necessary to show
accessibility to instruments for maintenance, and clearances between
components such as wire and tubing duct, wingbacks, bolt slots, support,
terminal boxes, braces, spacers, etc.

8.2 Piping Diagrams

8.2.1 piping diagrams shall show the outline of the panels, relative position of
all instruments, and schematic of piping, including:
a. Piping connections on instruments
b. Interconnecting piping between instruments
c. Valving and test connections
d. Miscellaneous accessories such as pressure gages, snap connectors,
etc.

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8.2.2 Piping diagrams shall show tubing terminal layout including location of
terminal rack or block. Each terminal point on the rack or block shall be
identified with its instrument identification number.

8.3 Wiring Diagrams

Cabinet wiring diagrams and documentation for instruments installed within the
cabinet shall be provided as specified in 34-SAMSS-820, Instrument Control
Cabinets-Indoor.

9 Testing

In addition to the testing and inspection requirements specified in 34-SAMSS-820,

Instrument Control Cabinets-Indoor, the vendor shall perform functional tests on all
non-electrical components such as tubing, valves, fittings, gauges, and other mechanical
components per the buyers requirements.

10 Shipping

Adequate precautions should be exercised to prevent damage during shipment.

All openings shall be sealed and threaded connections shall be protected with molded
plastic screwed plugs or caps. The cabinet crating shall be in accordance with good
shipping practice; with the cabinet/panel adequately protected against corrosion,
mechanical damage or marring of the cabinet finish. Before crating, the cabinet/panel
shall be boxed or covered with a suitable plastic sheet. Each panel box or crate shall be
clearly identified with panel and order numbers and marked to show upright position.

Revision Summary
12 February 2015 Major revision to clarify the requirements that will help the Company realize potential savings
and align with proven standard product offerings.

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