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Debkumar
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0 18-Dec-2011 Original Issue Mitesh Seth
Nitin Dighe / Sharma
S. Gurumurthy
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REVISION HISTORY
HOLDS LIST
Hold
Section Description
No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER SHEET...........................................................................................1
REVISION HISTORY.....................................................................................2
HOLDS LIST..............................................................................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................3
1.1 Purpose.................................................................................... 5
2.0 DEFINITION....................................................................................... 5
7.1 General................................................................................... 12
7.2 Objective ................................................................................ 12
8.1 General................................................................................... 13
8.2 Flammable Gas Detection ............................................................. 14
8.3 Toxic Gas Detection (Point Detection) .............................................. 16
8.4 Heat Detectors .......................................................................... 17
8.5 UV/IR Flame Detection ................................................................ 20
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Fire and Gas detectors and devices are used in the plant and plant building to detect the
leakage of the hazardous gas or incidence of fire. The detection of hazard initiates alarms,
messages for evacuation and also initiates mitigating actions like plant shutdown,
activation of fire fighting system etc.
1.1 Purpose
This specification together with the referenced documents defines the minimum
requirement for design, engineering, manufacture, configuration, inspection & testing of
Fire & Gas detectors.
The requirement for installation and commissioning, if any, will be identified in the
requisition.
2.0 DEFINITION
2.1 Definition
2.2 Abbreviations
AC : Alternating Current
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The codes & standards referenced above are supplemented by this specification which
states only requirements in addition to, or deviating from, those specified in the codes
and standards. This specification shall also be read in conjunction with all other
specifications and data sheets attached to the requisition.
Any conflicts between the referenced documents shall be identified to the CONTRACTOR
in writing for resolution.
Compliance by SUPPLIER with provisions of codes/standards does not relieve SUPPLIER the
responsibility to furnish equipment and accessories of proper design suitable for the
specified service conditions and/or local codes governing health and safety.
SUPPLIER shall bring to the attention of CONTRACTOR, any conflicts between the
referenced documents. In general, when resolving such conflicts, the following order of
precedence shall apply:
The SUPPLIER shall list down, if any, all the deviations to the specifications, codes and
standards. Unless any deviations are brought out by SUPPLIER and accepted by the
CONTRACTOR during bid stage, the SUPPIER shall be deemed to have confirmed to comply
with all the listed specifications, codes and standards.
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The SUPPLIER shall be responsible for ensuring that the equipment/system supplied meets
all applicable regulations on health, safety and environment. It shall be designed to
operate safely and satisfactorily at all expected combinations of process, utilities and site
conditions which include those at start-up, operation, shutdown and emergency cases
while retaining the overall system security, reliability and availability.
The site conditions shall be as mentioned below. Further details shall be available in
project specifications Document and data sheets attached with the requisition.
SUPPLIER shall advise expected instrument air demand, electrical load demand and other
utility requirements for their equipment, so that the required utility is made available.
Description Unit
The following utility shall be made available at one point near Equipment. Further
distribution shall be by the SUPPLIER.
Plant UPS power supply is 230VAC ± 10% ph 50 Hz ±3% where as non-UPS power
supply is 230V AC. For SOVs 24 VDC shall be supplied.
Air supply at the following pressure
o Maximum: 8.5 barg
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SUPPLIER’s may be requested to supply one of each type of device to the F&G System
Supplier during the FAT/IFAT of the system for type testing of suitability of detectors with
selected Fire & Gas System.
Refer to the requisition / approved vendor list attached with the requisition.
In case of sub-components & sub-systems not specifically listed, the make and type shall
be of reputed brand proven in the industry and shall be approved by CONTRACTOR.
The SUPPLIER shall provide, itemized and priced recommended spare parts and
consumable lists (including details of calibration gas mixtures, and recommended suppliers
for the same) as per the requisition.
SUPPLIER shall quote per diem rate (or lump sum as specified) for site supervision of
installation and supervision of commissioning of equipment/system supplied, excluding
Airfare, Local Transport and Accommodation if indicated in the requisition.
The scope of work includes re-calibration of detectors at site.
6.5 Training
SUPPLIER shall quote per diem rate (or lump sum as specified) for training services on the
equipment/system to COMPANY/CONTRACTOR’s personnel in ENGLISH language as
indicated in the requisition.
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SUPPLIER shall include all special tools and tackles that are required for safe installation,
operation, periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of the equipment.
The prices of these tools shall be listed separately in the offer.
The equipment Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall include instructions
on how to use the special tools for equipment maintenance.
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7.1 General
The Fire and Gas detection system is integrated within the ICSS system and is part of the
safeguarding system detail design.
The ICSS system components functions include:
7.2 Objective
The overall objective of the Fire and Gas detection system is to provide as minimum the
following:
Provide Operations and emergency personnel with warning if Fire or Gas is
detected.
Continuously monitor all areas where either the presence of a fire hazard may
exist or an accumulation of flammable or toxic gas may occur.
Alert personnel at the CCR, and Fire station of the presence and location and
nature of the fire, gas leak or emergency.
Reduce the risk to personnel by implementing executive actions to turn on
protection equipment and/or initiate shutdown events of process equipment.
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8.1 General
The early detection of a developing fire or gas leakage, and an early warning to
Operations and fire-fighting personnel form an important aspect in the basic concept of
fire and gas detection.
All F&G detectors, both indoor and outdoor shall be weatherproof to IP65 (minimum) in
accordance with IEC 60529.
The detectors and transmitters shall be certified for the hazardous area classification Zone
1, Class IIA/B, T3 as a standard , generally with Ex‘d’ protection.
MCP’s shall be supplied with series resistors and end-of-line resistors for line monitoring
purpose. Detectors shall be installed in the plant areas and at the control buildings as
identified on the F&G Detector Layout drawings.
The Fire and Gas detectors shall preferably be SMART type field devices with HART
protocol compatibility. All F&G detectors shall be suitable for interfacing with the F&G
safeguarding system except those connected with addressable building fire alarm system.
All electronic components and associated assemblies shall be tropicalized.
The detectors shall be fast, reliable and designed to meet the functionality and safety
requirements they intend to carry out. Speed of response and accuracy shall be as shown
on inquiry datasheets.
Sensors and enclosure material shall be corrosion resistant, suitable for site environmental
conditions.
All field items shall be painted with a coating system suitable for the environmental
conditions.
All devices shall be supplied with a termination box with fixed screw type electrical
connectors (flying leads are not acceptable) and all cable entries shall be M20 x 1.5mm
ISO. Spare Cable entries shall be plugged with SS Ex’d’ type plug.
Detectors shall be capable of withstanding supply voltage fluctuations within 85% to 110%
of rated voltage, without affecting detector sensitivity or prompting false alarms or
indicating faults.
Alarm levels for detectors shall be configured as recommended in the inquiry data sheet.
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The design, selection, testing and correct installation of flammable gas detection should
be carefully taken into consideration to ensure that early detection of flammable gas and
hydrocarbon leakages in the plant is achieved, and avoid further escalation of any
problems occurring.
Flammable gas detectors supplied shall be either ‘point gas type’ or ‘open path line of
sight type’. They shall be field proven and designed for flammable and hydrocarbon gas
leakages.
The gas detectors shall be designed for continuous detection and shall be suitable for
installation in windy location subjected to high air velocities without degradation in
accuracy, speed of response or loss of performance.
The gas detectors shall also be suitable for operating in foggy conditions. Limits on the
length of the lines of sight shall ensure continued operation during poor weather
conditions.
The gas detectors shall also have an over-range protection in case of sudden exposure to
large quantity of hydrocarbon gases. It shall also be provided with continuous self testing,
indicating fault or dirty optics. The sensor shall transmit a malfunction (zero / low
current) if the input power is too low or faults are present.
The combustible gas detectors shall be based on ‘Infra Red (IR) absorption’
technology because of a faster speed of response on detection.
Hydrogen gas detectors are generally located in battery rooms for the detection of
Hydrogen gas. This type of sensor will be of the Electro-chemical type.
The gas detector shall be powered by 24V DC supply, and shall provide the
percentage (%) LEL of gas reading in the form of linear 4-20 mA current signal. The
point type flammable and hydrocarbon gas detector shall be calibrated using
methane for a range of 0-100% LEL.
The gas detectors shall be microprocessor based. They shall have a two-digit
LCD/LED to display gas concentration in %LEL.
The sensor shall transmit a malfunction (zero current) if the input power is too
low or other faults are present. This malfunction state shall be indicated by
means of the fault code in the LCD/LED display.
The gas detectors housing shall be in Stainless Steel (316SS). The speed of
response expected shall be less than 10 seconds.
The gas detectors shall also have an over-range protection in case of sudden
exposure to large quantity of hydrocarbon gases. They shall also be provided with
continuous self testing, indicating fault or dirty optics.
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The performance of the sensor shall not be affected by the presence of other
gases like Hydrogen or Hydrogen Sulphide.
All electronics shall be tropicalized and immune to Radio Frequency/Electro-
magnetic interferences while in operation.
The transmitter shall have a “tamper-proof” external span and zero adjustment
potentiometers. It shall be possible to do adjustment of span-zero and
configuration of other parameters through hand held HART communicator.
The transmitter shall go into an “inhibit” mode during calibration. The transmitter
shall be capable of displaying the sensor output, via the display window, during
sensor calibration to allow the operator to determine remaining sensor life.
Each sensor shall be provided with its associated connection box fully equipped
with terminals.
The detector head should be easily detachable from the junction box for easy
replacement.
All sensors shall be provided with a dust/sand filter to protect the sensor from the
desert environment.
The gas detectors shall be supplied with stainless steel (316SS) mounting bracket
and accessories for 2” pipe mounting or duct mounting as specified in datasheet.
Sunshade shall also be provided for all outdoor detectors.
Detectors shall be suitable for installation in HVAC supply ducts subject to high air
velocities without modification or susceptibility to false alarm.
8.2.2 The Open Path Line of Sight type gas detectors (IR Open Path)
The gas detectors shall be based on ‘Infra red (IR) absorption’ technology with
separate IR source and receiver units. The field of vision range shall be from 5
to 120 meters.
The gas detector shall be smart type, powered by 24V DC supply, and shall
provide a 4-20 mA analogue output signal for a gas range of 0 to 5 LEL-m.
The line of sight gas detectors shall be microprocessor based. They shall have a
two-digit LCD/LED to display gas concentration in LEL-m.
The detector shall continuously monitor for faults and shall transmit separate
malfunction signals for blocked beam and fault. This malfunction state shall be
indicated by means of the Fault Code in the LCD/LED display.
The gas detectors housing shall be in Stainless Steel (316SS).The speed of
response shall be less than 10 seconds.
The gas detectors shall be supplied with stainless steel (316SS) mounting
bracket etc. Sunshade shall also be provided for all outdoor detectors.
The performance of the sensor shall not be affected by the presence of other
gases like Hydrogen or Hydrogen Sulphide.
All electronics shall be tropicalized and immune to Radio Frequency/Electro-
magnetic interferences while in operation.
The transmitter shall go into an “inhibit” mode during calibration.
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The detector shall have an in-built alignment aid to enable the beam between
the source and receiver to be aligned without additional tools.
The source and receiver shall be provided with solid stainless steel mounting
brackets with facilities for fine adjustment of the alignment.
Each sensor shall be provided with its associated connection box fully equipped
with terminals.
The detector head should be easily detachable from the junction box for easy
replacement.
Ultrasonic gas detectors respond to the source of the hydrocarbon leak, not the
effect of the leakage.
A single detector can cover a relatively large area of process plant or pipe work
up to10m radius.
Ultrasonic gas detectors detect leaking gas by sensing airborne ultrasound
emitted from leaking gas at a pressure of more than 2 barg. It does not give any
indication of concentration.
Following the cessation of leak, it does not give indication of gas still present in
the area.
In open areas and where traditional gas detection is not installed due to high
ventilation rates
The gas detectors housing shall be in Stainless Steel (316SS).The speed of
response shall be less than 10 seconds.
The gas detectors shall be supplied with stainless steel (316SS) mounting
bracket etc. Sunshade shall also be provided for all detectors.
Each sensor shall be provided with its associated connection box fully equipped
with terminals.
The detector head should be easily detachable from the junction box for easy
replacement.
AGD can provide an effective means of leak detection.
A thorough evaluation of background ultrasonic noise interference should be
under taken. It is recommended that a site acoustic mapping exercise is carried
prior to the installation to fix the optimum position of the device.
Toxic gas releases such as Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) into the atmosphere and surrounding
areas will normally create an immediate health hazard condition or could develop later
after a long term exposure. The gas concentrations at which toxic gases need to be
detected are normally far lower than for flammable gas detection.
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H2S gas detectors shall be electro-chemical or semiconductor type and shall be supplied
according to the following criteria:
The sensor shall transmit a malfunction (zero current) if the input power is too
low or other faults are present. This malfunction state shall be indicated by
means of the Fault Code in the LCD/LED display.
H2S detectors shall be microprocessor based. It shall have a two-digit LCD/LED
to display gas concentration in PPM.
The detectors housing shall have front protection and a sunshade cover.
The detectors shall be provided with stainless steel flame arrestors, dust cover
and weather protected to IP65 with sunshade cover.
The sensor element shall be easily replaceable, and shall have a range of 0-100
PPM, Hydrogen Sulphide.
The performance of the sensor shall not be affected by the presence of other
gases like Methane or Hydrogen.
All electronics shall be tropicalized and immune to Radio Frequency/Electro-
magnetic interferences while in operation.
Output of detectors shall be 4-20 mA.
The transmitter shall have a “tamper-proof” external span and zero adjustment
potentiometers. It shall be possible to do adjustment of span –zero and
configuration of other parameters through hand held HART communicator.
The transmitter shall go into an “inhibit” mode during calibration. The
transmitter shall be capable of displaying the sensor output, via the display
window, during sensor calibration to allow the operator to determine remaining
sensor life.
All sensors shall be provided with a dust/sand filter to protect the sensor from
the desert environment.
The gas detectors shall be supplied with stainless steel (316SS) mounting
bracket and accessories for 2” pipe mounting or duct mounting as specified in
datasheet. Sunshade shall also be provided for all detectors.
Detectors shall be suitable for installation in HVAC supply ducts subject to
high air velocities without modification or susceptibility to false alarm.
Each sensor shall be provided with its associated connection box fully equipped
with terminals.
The detector head should be easily detachable from the junction box for easy
replacement.
The Heat detector is distinguishable from smoke detectors by its low air-flow resistance
case which allows good contact between the sensing thermistor and the surrounding air.
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The device monitors temperature by using a single thermistor network which provides a
voltage output proportional to the external air temperature.
Rate of Rise Heat Detectors shall meet the following criteria:
An alarm condition shall be generated when the rate of temperature rise
exceeds 6.7° to 8.3°C per minute.
Reset time shall be 2-5 seconds.
The detector shall have a fixed upper limit at which the detector will go into
alarm if the rate of temperature increase has been too slow to trigger the
detector earlier.
All sensors shall be provided with a dust/sand filter to protect the sensor from
the desert environment.
The gas detectors shall be supplied with stainless steel (316SS) mounting
bracket and accessories for 2” pipe mounting. Sunshade shall also be provided
for all outdoor detectors.
Each sensor shall be provided with its associated connection box fully equipped
with terminals.
The detector head should be easily detachable from the junction box for easy
replacement.
All heat detector contact shall be hermetically sealed SPCO as a minimum.
Body shall be stainless steel and be supplied complete with SS industrial grade
housing. Temperature settings and further details will be indicated on specific
data sheets.
The unit’s sensitivity is in the design. The outer shell is made of a rapidly expanding alloy
which closely follows the changes in surrounding air temperature; inner struts are made of
a lower expanding alloy. Designed to resist thermal energy absorption and sealed inside
the shell, the struts follow temperature changes more slowly.
A slow rate fire will heat the shell and struts together. At the set point, the unit will
trigger. A transient rush of warm air up to 4°C/min may expand the shell but not enough
to trigger the unit. By ignoring transient warm air excursions the unit virtually eliminates
false alarms.
All sensors shall be provided with a dust/sand filter to protect the sensor from
the desert environment.
The gas detectors shall be supplied with stainless steel (316SS) mounting
bracket and accessories for 2” pipe mounting. Sunshade shall also be provided
for all outdoor detectors.
Each sensor shall be provided with its associated connection box fully equipped
with terminals.
The detector head should be easily detachable from the junction box for easy
replacement.
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Linear heat detection is achieved by the use if a proprietary sensor cable that detects
heat anywhere along its length.
Linear Heat Detection Cable is classified as a fixed temperature digital sensor and is
therefore capable of initiating an alarm once its rated activation temperature is reached.
The sensor cable shall comprise of two steel conductors individually insulated with a heat
sensitive polymer. The insulated conductors shall be twisted together to impose a spring
pressure between them, then wrapped with a protective tape and finished with an outer
jacket.
At the rated temperature, the heat sensitive polymer shall melt, allowing the inner
conductors to move into contact with each other thereby initiating an alarm signal.
Linear Heat Detection Cable shall meet the following criteria:
The product selected shall offer a full range of temperatures and models
available to accommodate the most demanding applications
Where required the detection cable shall be a dual temperature detector
capable of initiating separate pre-alarm and alarm signals
Cables shall be rated for 30VAC.
Cable type selected to be suitable for the environment installed e.g. outdoor /
indoor
Cable protection / support to be considered for installation / location of
detection
All heat detector contact shall be hermetically sealed SPCO as a minimum. Body shall be
stainless steel and be supplied complete with SS industrial grade housing, IP 65 minimum,
with facility for cable termination. Temperature settings and further details will be
indicated on specific data sheets.
Detection systems shall be pneumatic fusible plug systems with a single pressure
transmitter.
Fusible plugs shall be used to detect fire. They shall be used in conjunction with a
pneumatic or low pressure hydraulic system where the pressure is monitored by a pressure
transmitter to interface with the F&G / safety system.
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These plugs shall, preferably, be made of 316SS as a minimum, and have a fusible core of
a eutectic material that will melt at the pre-requisite temperature (i.e. 65°C, 85°C or
105°C) as specified in the inquiry datasheet.
The fusible plugs should have compression type connections. If a screw thread should be
used, it shall have a NPT thread.
Pneumatic charge panel for storage tanks and pumps protection system shall be provided
where specified in the HSE guidelines. All required instruments like on-off valves, pressure
transmitters and solenoid valves installed on skid piping shall be provided by the
SUPPLIER.
Both UV and IR flame detectors are designed to detect the presence of fire by monitoring
the ultra violet and infra red regions of the light spectrum in the presence of fire.
Ultraviolet/Infrared Radiation (UV/IR) detectors shall be supplied as per the following:
When UV radiation strikes the cathode of the UV type sensor, a series of
voltage pulses are sent to the controller. The frequency of the pulses shall be
proportional to the intensity of the ultraviolet radiation detected by the sensor.
The UV type, UV/IR type, IR type, Triple IR type detectors shall be used based
the intended application.
The UV/IR detectors shall be unitised type operating at a nominal voltage of
24V DC.
The lenses of both the UV and IR detectors shall be monitored automatically for
obscuration. The detector shall have the facility for automatic optical integrity
testing.
When IR radiation within the calibrated range strikes the mineral crystal-
treated photocell, pulses are accumulated.
The twin detector heads shall be housed in a stainless steel enclosure SS316
and certified for the hazardous area classification they are designed to be
located in.
Each detector shall be supplied with SS 316 mounting bracket. A UV/IR test
lamp integral with AC/DC charger shall also be supplied. Sunshade shall also be
provided for all detectors.
All sensors shall be provided with a dust/sand filter to protect the sensor from
the desert environment.
The flame detectors shall be supplied with stainless steel (316SS) mounting
bracket and accessories for 2” pipe mounting.
Each sensor shall be provided with its associated connection box fully equipped
with terminals.
The detector head should be easily detachable from the junction box for easy
replacement.
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The smoke detectors shall only be used in closed areas. Under no circumstances these
detectors shall be used in open areas, unless this is reviewed and approved by the
CONTRACTOR.
There are two different types of smoke detectors available, and to be considered
dependent upon the application required:
Optical type
Ionisation type
Because of their design, optical smoke detectors are recommended for electrical areas
and other locations where hydrocarbon products are likely to be present.
Optical smoke detectors shall be considered and used in buildings and HVAC ducts.
Ionisation smoke detectors can be considered when the optical type detectors are not
suitable for the application under consideration.
Smoke detector shall be addressable type with weather protection class of IP 42 for indoor
applications.
Detectors, which are subject to false alarm when located in HVAC ducting or in areas
prone to wind or draught, shall include protection against such conditions.
The protection afforded shall maintain the normal operation and sensitivity of the
detector and shall allow the action of removing the detector from its base to be carried
out easily.
The detector base shall be a combined detector head support and will contain the
connection devices such as cable glands, earth continuity for glands and cable armour,
screwed connection points for wires, line monitoring resistors and sensor head clutching
connection system.
Each detector base shall include a light emitting diode (LED) that is activated when the
detector is subjected to fire conditions described above. The LED remains illuminated
until reset is activated done at the control centre or Fire and Gas Panel.
This activation may also be remote indicated from each detector base to another
indicating status light, using a single pair cable. Indicating light being powered from the
detection line, it shall conform to manufacturer’s requirement. Separate indicator shall be
provided for the detectors that are to be installed in the false floor.
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The High Sensitivity Smoke Detection system shall be capable of detecting and analysing
air-borne particles generated during the pre-combustion stage of an incipient fire,
sampled throughout the protected zones via a network of air sampling pipes. The design of
the smoke sampling zones shall be based on the principle of one smoke zone per room.
The system shall comprise of a 200% balanced, air sampling network together with a
detector and control unit with display and battery back-up power unit facilities, including
display and historical logging.
The unit shall have provision to adjust constantly and automatically to the environment to
avoid nuisance alarms.
High Sensitivity Smoke Detection system can provide a much earlier warning to plant
personnel by detecting at higher sensitivities than that possible with point smoke
detectors.
This earlier warning allows the system user, time to implement appropriate management
routines to avoid hazardous situations such as:
Air conditioning shutdown
Data backup
Hot standby
Alert the rest of the building
All LER’s, CCR, Laboratory building and electrical substations shall be equipped with HSSD
systems.
The system shall consist of a Laser-based smoke detecting unit, an aspirating fan/ pump, a
particle knock out and Particle Counting unit. The Laser Detection Chamber shall use Light
Scattering Technology and be capable of detecting a broad spectrum of smoke.
A particle coating method shall be employed for the purpose of monitoring contamination
(dust & dirt etc.) to prevent nuisance alarms and to automatically alert when maintenance
is required.
The Particle Counting circuitry shall be used for monitoring of contamination in the
Detection Chamber and not for the purpose of smoke detection.
It shall be modular, with each detector optionally monitored by a Display featuring LED’s
(Light Emitting Diodes), or visual indicating lamps.
The system shall be Programmable with the following features:
Smoke threshold alarm levels and consequently smoke alarms
Alarm delays
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The system shall consist of a designed and balanced air sampling pipe network to transport
air to the detection unit in the system.
The HSSD system shall be tested and approved to cover the required square meters
surface to be determined.
The HSSD system shall be approved to provide four output (executive action) levels
corresponding to Alert 1, Alert 2, Fire 1 and Fire 2 configurable at a measuring sensitivity
range to be determined.
The HSSD system shall report any fault on the unit by using configurable general fault
output relays.
The HSSD system shall incorporate flow sensors in each pipe network loop to monitor flow.
All instruments i.e. Detector unit, Aspirator, etc., shall be housed in a wall mounted
panel/ cabinet and shall be arranged in such a way that air is drawn from the fire risk area
through a particle knock out unit and to the Detector by the Aspirator.
The Detector shall be Laser-based type and shall have obscurity sensitivity equal to or
better than the required sensitivity to be determined during detailed design.
The Detector shall incorporate facilities to transmit detector fault and airflow fault
conditions.
The particle knock out unit shall be capable of filtering particles from the air sample to
protect the detector optics, thus prolong service life of the unit.
The Aspirator shall be a purpose-built air pump. It shall be capable of allowing for a
sampling pipe run of up to 200 meters or a multiple of 4 pipe runs of 50 meters per
detector, with a transport time of less than 120 seconds.
The assembly must contain relays for alarm and fault conditions. The relays shall be
software programmable to the required functions.
The Assembly shall be able to be mounted direct to a wall.
The Assembly shall have built-in data and event logging, including smoke levels and fault
monitoring.
The display panel shall have the following minimum features:
Four independent field programmable alarm threshold with corresponding
output relays
0-60 second adjustable time delays for each alarm threshold
Test, Isolate and Reset front panel switches
Lights and Audible test
Reset capability
Fire zone isolation
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The laser based aspirating detection system shall have four (4) independently
programmable levels of alarm/trips. The four alarms/ trip levels shall be used as follows:
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Note: The alarm levels as mentioned above shall initiate executive actions as specified on
the Cause and Effect Diagrams for each particular location/System.
Initial settings for the alarm levels shall be determined by the requirement of the fire
zone. However, the setting for Fire 1 shall always appear as 75% of the scale on the meter.
The system shall be powered from 240 V AC single UPS feeder. Integral non-gaseous
maintenance free backup battery systems (batteries and charger) shall comply with the
relevant Codes, Standards or Regulations and provide a minimum of 24 hours of standby
battery backup in the case of the UPS power failure.
The system shall give following alarm/trip outputs. The outputs shall be of potential free
contacts rated 24V DC, 0.5 A.
The sampling pipe network shall be Calculated and arranged to provide optimum
efficiency.
Each HSSD system shall have configuration enabling single zone to be divided in to four
different sectors. Sector identification alarm shall be provided in the panel.
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The transport time from the last sampling point in the system shall not exceed 120
seconds and the system shall be balanced so that the volume of air drawn from the last
sampling point shall not be less than 70% of the volume from the first sampling point.
The SUPPLIER shall submit details of the design based on the building layout, showing the
proposed layout and this design shall be supported by calculations showing the number of
loops, number of sampling points, transport times, vacuum pressures and balance details
of each sampling point. SUPPLIER shall also submit the hook-up details for the installation
of sampling pipes.
Manual call points shall be break glass, auto release type. Manual call points shall be dual
action, relying on the user to break the glass front.
Manual call points shall be RED in colour to DIN Standard RAL 3000 or equivalent and shall
have pale yellow photo luminescent backing plate with ‘EMERGENCY ALARM’ in black
letters for identification.
Manual call points inside the buildings can be specified with enclosure as general purpose.
However outside the buildings, all units shall be Ex ‘d’ suitable for the hazardous area
classification and shall be to IP-65 (minimum) and corrosion resistant.
Activation of each manual call point shall initiate the following automatic actions:
A visual and audible alarm indicating the fire zone of the manual call point.
Raise Emergency Alarm status
An automatic pre-recorded voice announcement or tone via the
telecommunication PA system
Firewater pump start sequence
Manual call points shall be positioned so that they stand out against the background and
be easily identified from a distance. They shall be provided with signs to enhance their
visibility from access and escape routes.
The Manual Alarm Call Points shall be supplied according to the following criteria:
Manual Call Points will be break glass with hammer type / lift flap and push
type.
Reset will be by replacing glass
Addressable type.
Enclosures will be general purpose inside buildings and weatherproof to IP 65 in
a corrosion resistant material for external locations.
Electrical protection in hazardous areas shall be intrinsically safe or Ex ‘d’.
Because the Manual Call Points will operate in a non fail safe mode, the circuits
will require line monitoring. Series and end of line resistors will need to be
installed inside the enclosures as detailed on the data sheet.
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8.9 Sounders
8.10 Beacons
The beacons consisting of a flashing beacon shall be installed to give warning of fire or gas
leakage. Flashing beacons shall be installed as follows:
Red – Fire
Amber - Hydrocarbon Gas.
Blue - Toxic Gas (Where 3-Way beacon is required with separate light for toxic
gas)
The beacons shall be Ex ‘d’ certified for use in hazardous area. The housing material shall
be metallic and shall be rated IP-65 (min), suitable for the local environment and site
conditions.
The beacons shall be located so that they will be visible in the area for which they are to
provide a warning and are accessible for maintenance.
The beacons shall be supplied 24 V DC from the PAGA system (supplied by TELECOM).
The visual alarm shall be suitable for surface mounting on either walls or poles as required
and shall be readily visible under all probable lighting conditions.
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The bells shall be designed for general purpose as they are only located inside.
The bells shall be located so that they will be audible in the area for which they are to
provide a warning and are accessible for maintenance.
The bells shall operate at a sound power level of at least 98 dBA at 1 meter.
The bells shall be supplied 24 V DC from the Building Fire Alarm system.
The bells shall be suitable for surface mounting on either walls or poles as required.
The bells shall be painted red.
The BFAP shall be Modular, expandable, 100% programmable Panel and will be installed in
each substation and LER’s and also at other Industrial Buildings. The BFAP in each building
will be networked over redundant fibres on the same fibre optic cable and interfaced with
the plant F&G systems.
Each BFAP shall be capable of expanding the addressable loop up to 8 loops with number
of addressable devices per loop as 120 minimum within specified loop wiring cable length
in inquiry specification.
The system shall respond to any alarm condition within 4 seconds, regardless of the size
and complexity of the installed system. The system shall be configured to suppress
spurious alarms from faulty detectors without compromising plant safety.
BFAP shall have provision of self-diagnostic functions such as low battery or AC power
failure. Diagnostics shall also include earth fault detection. The BFAP shall provide tamper
protection and include outputs, which can operate relays or logic level devices.
The BFAP shall provide all power required for field devices connected to the unit.
Minimum 24 hours of standby battery backup to be provided in the case of the UPS power
supply failure.
The BFAP shall include front of panel controls and indications in the form of an integrated
membrane style keypad, alphanumeric display, LEDs, key switch and audible alarm. This
panel shall provide:
Audible annunciation of alarms and faults
LED indication of the location of detectors in alarm condition
LED indication of power supply, disabled detectors and diagnostic status
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Dedicated function keypad buttons, key lock protected for the following
functions: Reset / Alarm Silence / Panel Silence
The control module shall contain LED which blinks upon being polled by the BFAP. Up on
activation of the module, the LED shall be latched on.
The module shall provide self diagnostic feature for the detectors and other components
in the loop and itself (fault, line break and ground faults).
Individual Red “Alarm” and Yellow “Fault” LED’s shall be provided for each zone
indicating occurrence of fire or fault respectively.
Individual zone bypass switches shall be provided for each zone, which shall prevent
operation of the zone for alarm but allow the remainder of the FAP to operate normally.
Actuation of the switch shall actuate the fault LED for the disconnected zone.
BFAP switches shall allow authorized personnel to accomplish the following:
Initiate a general alarm condition.
Silence the local audible.
Reset the local visual alarms
Reset all zones after all zones have returned to normal.
Test all LED's without affecting any zone condition.
There will be non-redundant serial data links between the BFAP located at substations /
LER’s and the main plant Fire & Gas system which will provide status information relating
to the building fire alarm systems in the ICSS. This serial link shall be Modbus RTU or
TCP/IP.
Some critical alarms and signals shall be sent to main plant Fire and Gas System via
hardwired I/O as specified in the inquiry specifications, for all BFAPs. Necessary relay
outputs to be provided in BFAP for hardwired interface between BFAP and fire and gas
system panel.
BFAP shall be also able to accept Digital Outputs (24 V DC pot free contact) from plant
F&G system to activate beacons and sounders connected to BFAP in case of fire/gas
detection in the main plant area. Necessary terminals shall be considered in the BFAP.
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SUPPLIER shall submit a detailed written Inspection and Test Plan (ITP); Factory
Acceptance Test Procedure in accordance with the Supplier’s Document Requirements List
(SDRL). ITP and FAT Procedure approved by CONTRACTOR shall be available prior to
commencement of tests.
No witnessed testing will take place until all the latest relevant drawings, technical
specifications, certificates, completed data sheets and Test procedures have been issued
to and approved by the CONTRACTOR.
SUPPLIER shall complete all internal inspection and routine tests prior to inspection by the
CONTRACTOR, to ensure that the witnessed testing is not prolonged by fault-finding and
rectification. Faults or unsatisfactory operations that result in abortive witness tests shall
be rectified at the expense of the SUPPLIER. Any expense incurred by the CONTRACTOR
resulting from abortive tests will be chargeable to SUPPLIER.
The SUPPLIER shall have necessary test equipment, tools and facility required to
satisfactorily carry out all the factory tests. All test instruments shall be calibrated, and
copy of calibration certificates should be provided on request.
The CONTRACTOR shall be allowed access to SUPPLIER's shop and offices at all reasonable
times for purposes of inspection and obtaining information on the progress of work.
The equipment/system installation with its components shall be tested and certified, fully
in accordance with the referenced codes and standards and the requisition.
Prior to FAT, SUPPLIER shall submit to CONTRACTOR a detailed FAT procedure, for review
and approval, listing all the detectors and activating devices complete with the project
approved tags, and highlighting the inspection testing requirements of all such devices.
FAT procedure shall be submitted at least 10 working days prior to FAT testing taking
place. Burn in tests is also to be conducted before FAT and reports of the same to be
made available at the time of FAT.
All Fire and Gas detectors shall be fully inspected prior to shipment to ensure that all
components comply with the requirements of the Project Specifications. 100 % I/O testing
of all the Fire Alarm Control Panels shall be done. These requirements do not necessarily
relieve SUPPLIER from performing other tests or inspections specified in other referenced
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documents or codes and standards. Two detectors per each type shall be sent to ICSS
Supplier’s works for Integrated FAT (IFAT) along with the Plant F&G System.
The Fire Alarm Control Panels of various Buildings shall be networked together and tested
for connectivity.
One Fire Alarm Panel shall be sent to ICSS supplier’s works for Integrated FAT (IFAT) along
with the Plant F&G System. The SUPPLIER’s representative will be fully responsible for
the set up and operation of this Panel during the tests. The IFAT will include 100% testing
of communication interface.
The SUPPLIER shall submit the packing list of items being sent for IFAT to ICSS Supplier,
for review by CONTRACTOR. Unpacking of this Fire Alarm Panel at ICSS Supplier’s works
shall be done by the ICSS Supplier. The SUPPLIER shall furnish sufficient documents for
unpacking and packing the Fire Alarm Panel and its accessories at ICSS Supplier’s works.
A SAT shall be carried out on completion of the installation and testing of the equipment
at site. A comprehensive test procedure in compliance with Project Specifications shall be
developed and issued to CONTRACTOR for review and approval.
The SAT shall be conducted in conjunction with the F&G system cabinets connected,
powered and functional.
The SAT shall also include for testing of detectors, and their complete functions covering
alarms, complete loops in conjunction with F&G safety system. This will include any
interface between building fire alarms and the plant F& G system.
Site acceptance testing shall be conducted after installation at site before pre-
commissioning and loop testing of instrumentation and shall include integration with the
F&G system and DCS.
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Each field instrument shall be provided with a permanently fastened nameplate of 316SS
material in the English language. The screws used to fix the nameplate shall also be made
of 316SS. The nameplate shall be stamped with the following information as minimum:
Manufacturer's name and trade mark
Model number and serial number
Output signal including units
Hazardous area certification (Type of protection)
Range including units of measurement (if applicable)
Material of Construction
Tag number
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The SUPPLIER shall comply with the project procedure for packing, shipping & marking
instructions. Packing should facilitate opening & re-closing without breaking any part of
the packing.
Fire and Gas detectors must be protected against oxidization by means of special long-
lasting grease and plastic plugs sealed with silicone rubber or taped. Where possible,
moisture absorbing desiccant crystals shall be placed in cabinets.
A completely itemized packing list shall be enclosed within the packing and securely fixed
both inside and outside the packing boxes. The system shall be packed in individual
shipping sections.
The packing shall also be suitable for storage of the equipment for up to 6 months in the
harsh outdoor environment. The packing shall be adequate to resist the humidity,
temperature extremes and corrosion conditions to be expected in the various site
locations.
SUPPLIER shall state any special requirements for storage at the required site, in order to
comply with local environmental conditions.
12.0 DOCUMENTATION
The SUPPLIER’s scope of supply includes documentation which is detailed in the Supplier’s
Document Requirement List attached with requisition.
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