UNRESTRICTED Document ID : SP-1106 (ERD-64-05)

May 2008 Filing key : A-71

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.

Electrical Infrastructure

Specification for Coding and

Identification of Overhead Line
Systems

User Note:

The requirements of this document are mandatory. Non-compliance shall only be authorised by the
Document Owner or his Delegate through STEP-OUT approval.

A controlled copy of the current version of this document is on PDO's EDMS. Before making
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copy, is current. For assistance, contact the Document Custodian or the Document Controller.

Users are encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of this document by providing
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ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.

Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

Version 0 July 86 BEB/4 Original issued as ERD-64-05
Version 1.0 June 99 Ali Al Raisi, Converted to Specification as per PDO Policy
OIE/23 Cascade and minor changes to the text
Version 2.0 May 08 UIE/6 Introduction of double circuit lines on steel
towers

iii Related Business Processes

Cod Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
e

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Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................. 5
1.1 PURPOSE............................................................................................................ 5
1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, SPECIFICATION AND CODES ..................... 5
1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS ............................................................... 5
1.3.1 Language and Units Of Measurement ..................................................................5
2. Scope......................................................................................................... 6
2.1 OVERHEAD LINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE ............................................... 6
2.1.1 Identification Code ...............................................................................................6
2.1.1.1 Top Row - Operation Code ....................................................................6
2.1.1.2 Middle Row - Circuit Code ....................................................................7
2.1.1.3 Bottom Row - Pole Number Code..........................................................8
2.1.2 Pole Number Plate ................................................................................................9
2.1.3 Phase Plate............................................................................................................9
2.1.4 Circuit Number Plate ............................................................................................9
2.2 SUBSTATION LOCATION CODE ................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Area Code .............................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Field Code.............................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Substation Code....................................................................................................9
2.3 MODIFIED OVERHEAD LINE......................................................................... 9
2.4 DRAWINGS AND SCHEDULES .................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Drawings.............................................................................................................10
2.4.2 Overhead Line Identification Code Schedule.....................................................10
2.4.2.1 General .................................................................................................10
2.4.2.2 Pole and Tower Types..........................................................................10
2.4.3 Reference Card ...................................................................................................10

APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 - FIGURES...............................................................................................................11
APPENDIX A : GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...............20
SP USER-COMMENT FORM........................................................................................................21

FIGURES
FIGURE 1. - SUBSTATION CODES ......................................................................................................11
FIGURE 2. - POLE & TOWER TYPES AND CODES ...............................................................................11
FIGURE 3. - TYPICAL OVERHEAD LINE ARRANGEMENT ...................................................................12
FIGURE 4. - TYPICAL OVERHEAD LINE ARRANGEMENT CODING KEY ..............................................13
FIGURE 5. - OVERHEAD LINE POLE NUMBERING SYSTEM ................................................................15
FIGURE 6. - OVERHEAD LINE TYPICAL IDENTIFICATION CODE PLATE..............................................16
FIGURE 7. - NUMBER PLATE .............................................................................................................17
FIGURE 8. - PHASE PLATE.................................................................................................................17
FIGURE 9. - OVERHEAD LINE TYPICAL IDENTIFICATION CODE SCHEDULE .......................................18
FIGURE 10. - OVERHEAD LINE IDENTIFICATION CODE REFERENCE CARD ........................................19

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1. Introduction

1.1 PURPOSE
A Specification (SP) is a document that Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) issue to
specify their requirements, procedures and standards. The prefix for these documents shall
be SP.
This SP describes a consistent coding method to be adopted for identification of overhead
lines. The coding system will serve three main purposes:
• Uniquely identify each overhead line on the system.
• Identify each pole or tower structure on the particular overhead line.
• Provide information as to the operating voltage, function and sources of supply to the
particular overhead line.

1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, SPECIFICATION AND CODES

The following documents are referred to in this specification and shall be consulted when
applying the requirements of this specification.
ERD-00-14 - Project Drawing Procedure
SP-1105 - Electrical Standard Drawings
The above documents are available from DCS.

1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS

If this SP is applicable to the work that you do, you shall obey its instructions. You shall get
approval, in writing, from the Corporate Functional Discipline Head (CFDH) who approved
this SP before you use other procedures.

1.3.1 Language and Units Of Measurement

You shall use the English language and the International System (SI) units of measurement
in all documents and drawings; refer to ISO 31 and ISO 1000. Where the SI unit is a
conversion of a manufactured dimension, you can put the original dimension, in brackets,
after the SI units. For example, 50mm (2in) pipe.

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2. Scope

2.1 OVERHEAD LINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

An identification plate bearing the overhead line identification code shall be affixed to each
terminal pole. For double circuit overhead line on steel tower two identification plates shall
be fixed. For each line separate plate to be fixed to the tower on the side of corresponding
line.
The identification plate shall be manufactured in accordance with Standard Drawing No:
STD.4.1320.001. Figure 6 shows an example of a plate with typical coding.

2.1.1 Identification Code

A unique identification code shall be allocated for each overhead line. The identification
code shall be arranged in three horizontal rows on the overhead line identification plate.
Figures 3 & 4 show some typical overhead line identification codes arrangement. Figure 5
shows typical overhead line identification.
Refer Section 2.2 for substation location codes.

2.1.1.1 Top Row - Operation Code

The operation code shall consist of two parts. First shall be the voltage code and second
shall be the function code. The two parts of the operation code shall be separated by a dot.

2.1.1.1.1 Voltage Code

The Voltage code shall show the operating voltage of the overhead line, e.g., 132kV, 33kV.

2.1.1.1.2 Function Code

The function code shall show the classification of the overhead line and also additional
numerals or letters as required to identify the circuit where several similar circuits would
otherwise carry the same classification within a particular geographical area.

a) Main Lines
Main lines interconnect two substations at the same voltage level.
The function code for main lines shall be ML*.
*1, 2, 3 etc. shall be added for parallel main lines

b) Ring Main Lines

Ring main lines start and end at the same source substation and have only the one
source substation.
The function code for ring main lines shall be RM.*
*1, 2, 3, etc., shall be added for ring main lines from the same source substation

c) Radial Lines
Radial lines are spur feeders from substations.
The function code for radial lines shall be RL*.
* 1, 2, 3, etc. shall be added for radial lines from the same substation

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d) Tee-Off Lines
A Tee-Off line branches off from a main line, ring main line or a radial line.
The function code for Tee-Off lines shall be TO*.
*The substation code of the substation, which the line supplies, shall be added.

e) Field Distribution Lines

Field distribution lines start at a gathering station and provide supply to electrically
powered well site pumping units, field wells or well supply lines.
The function code for a field distribution line shall be FD. +, *
+R shall be added on any section of a field distribution line that forms part of a ring.
*V or W shall be added for the two field distribution lines of one gathering station.
VW shall be added for the line section between the gathering station the branch point
of the two field distribution lines.

f) Well Supply Lines

Well supply lines Tee-Off field distribution lines and connect to Well transformers.
The function code for well supply lines shall be WS*.
*1, 2, 3, etc, shall be added for the number of the well supply line. Numbers shall be
allocated (where possible) in sequence starting from the gathering station.

2.1.1.2 Middle Row - Circuit Code

The circuit code shall consist of the code name(s) of the substation(s) at which the overhead
line terminates. The type of circuit code used will be dependent upon the line function.

2.1.1.2.1 Main Lines

The circuit code shall consist of the substation location codes of the two substations
terminating the line. Where there is an obvious source end to the line this substation
location code shall be written first. The two codes shall be separated by a hyphen.

2.1.1.2.2 Ring Main Lines

The circuit code shall consist of the substation location code of the source substation or,
where there are identified substations (or switchracks) in the ring, the substation location
codes of the two ends of the line section shall be used.

2.1.1.2.3 Radial Lines

The circuit code shall consist of the substation location code of the source substation.

2.1.1.2.4 Tee-Off Lines

The circuit code shall identify the source end of the Tee-Off line. The code shall therefore
consist of the substation location code(s) of the line to which the Tee-Off line is connected.
In the case of a Tee-Off of a ring main or radial line the source line shall be further
identified by the addition of the function code.

2.1.1.2.5 Field Distribution Lines

The circuit code shall consist of the substation location code of the gathering station
supplying the field distribution line.

2.1.1.2.6 Well Supply Lines

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The circuit code shall consist of the field distribution line circuit code of the line supplying
the well supply line followed by – *
*V or W for the particular field distribution line.

2.1.1.3 Bottom Row - Pole Number Code

The conductor name (ELM, WILLOW, etc) shall be marked on the bottom row of the
overhead line identification plate.

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2.1.2 Pole Number Plate

Pole numbers shall be allocated sequentially commencing at 001 from the first substation
named in the circuit code or from the Tee-Off point in the case of a Tee-Off or well supply
line.
To enable sequential numbering to be adopted on well supply and radial lines, whilst
allowing for future extensions, branches from these lines shall be numbered in blocks of
100.
The pole number plate shall be manufactured in accordance with Standard Drawing No:
STD.4.1410.001. Figure 7 shows an example of a plate with typical number.

2.1.3 Phase Plate

Phase plate bearing the overhead line phase identification colours shall be affixed to each
section, angle and terminal pole.
The phase plate shall be manufactured in accordance with Standard Drawing No:
STD.4.1410.001. Figure 8 shows an example of a phase plate with typical colour coding.

2.2 SUBSTATION LOCATION CODE

The substation location code shall uniquely define the substation in question.
The location code shall consist of up to three parts, separated by dots.

2.2.1 Area Code

The area code shall consist of the three characters standardised by PDO for the geographical
area, E.g.: - AHW to Al-Huwaisah

2.2.2 Field Code

Where more than one field exists within the geographical area, a field code will be
necessary,
e.g.: – NIM.E to Nimr East

2.2.3 Substation Code

The substation code shall be added when necessary to uniquely define the substation by type
within a geographical area or field. The substation code shall be a single character from the
list of designated codes shown in Figure 6-1 and shall be underlined to distinguish it from
the field code.

2.3 MODIFIED OVERHEAD LINE

When an existing line is modified by introducing another substation in between, the line
code name and pole numbers will change. In such cases the whole line code and pole
numbers shall be replaced to reflect the changes. All the associated drawings such as profile
and route drawing shall be revised. Labels/plates on existing sections affected by these
changes shall also be replaced.

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2.4 DRAWINGS AND SCHEDULES

2.4.1 Drawings
The Identification code shall be marked on all drawings relating to specific overhead lines.
This is taken to include all single line diagrams, layouts, line date sheets, etc.

2.4.2 Overhead Line Identification Code Schedule

2.4.2.1 General
Final line coding shall be agreed with Operator.
A schedule of line identification codes and other relevant information shall be issued for
approval prior to the manufacture of the identification plates and shall be completed after
installation and commissioning of the line for inclusion with other As-Built drawings.
Figure 9 shows a typical pro forma of the information required.

2.4.2.2 Pole and Tower Types

Types of wood poles or steel tower structure shall be marked on the "Overhead Line
Identification Code Schedule".
Refer Figure 2 for coding of pole/tower types.

2.4.3 Reference Card

As a handy reference for operational staff, an encased plastic card shall be available
showing the coding system described in this SP.

Figure 10 shows the information to be printed on the two sides of the card.

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APPENDIX 1 - FIGURES

SUBSTATION CATEGORY CODE

Main Substations Z+
Power Plant Substations Y
Minor Substations (without suffix) X*
Minor Substations (with suffix) Suffix
Gathering Stations (with suffix) Suffix
Gathering Stations(without suffix) O
Production Station P

Figure 1. - Substation Codes

* Numerals 1, 2, 3, etc., to be added if more than one minor substation exists.
+ Optional: May be omitted in most cases.

TYPE CODE
A Wood Poles:
Intermediate I
Terminal T
Section S
Angle A
Switchrack Terminal WT
Switchrack Section WS
Switchrack Tee-Off WO

B Steel Tower:
Single Circuit Tower OS*
Double Circuit Tower OD*

Figure 2. - Pole & Tower Types and Codes

* I - Intermediate
T - Terminal
S - Section
A - Angle

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1 2

MARMUL AMAL AMIN

132 kV

33 kV

MARMUL POWER STN.

4
12
5

MARMUL A. SUB. STN.

6 13

GATHERING QAHARIR
STN. B.
7

1 10
1
8 14

9
QAHARIR EAST

Figure 3. - Typical Overhead Line Arrangement QATAH

NOTE: See Figure 4 for Coding Key

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1 132 kV ML
MAR – AML
2 132 kV. ML
AML – AMIN
3 33 kV. ML.3
MAR – MAR.Y
4 33 kV. RL.1
MAR.Y
5 33 kV. RM.1
MAR.Y
6 33 kV. TO. B
MAR.Y - RM.1
7 33 kV. FD.VW
MAR.B
8 33 kV. FD.V
MAR.B
9 33 kV. FD.R.V
MAR.B
10 33 kV. FD.W
MAR.B
11 33 kV. WS.1
MAR.B. V
12 33 kV. ML.1
MAR.Y – MAR. X
13 33 kV. ML.1
MAR.X – QAH
14 33 kV .TO QAH.E
QAH - QAT

Figure 4. - Typical Overhead Line Arrangement Coding Key

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1 Main Line Circuits

132 kV – ML. 1
NIM.E - NIM.W
COND

001 002 199 200 201

NIM . E NIM . W

2 Ring Main Circuits

001 201
132 kV – RM. 1
002 200 NIM.E
COND
199

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3 Well Supply Lines & Feeder Lines

33 kV.WS.1
NIM.E.A – W
COND
200 201 202
102
101
33 kV.FD.W
100 NIM.E.A
025 026 027 COND
G. S.
A
001
002
003

4 Radial Lines

202
201 33 kV.RL.1
200 NIM.E
001 002 003 004 COND

006 007 008 009

100
300
101
301
102

Figure 5. - Overhead Line Pole Numbering System

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33 kV. RL.1
A1 A2

NIM.W - NIM . P
B2 B3
B1 B1

ELM
C

Figure 6. - Overhead Line Typical Identification Code Plate

Top Row: Middle Row: Bottom Row:

A - OPERATION CODE B - CIRCUIT CODE C - CONDUCTOR TYPE (ELM)
A1 - Voltage Code (33 kV) B1 - Area Code
A2 - Function Code (RL.1) B2 - Field Code
B3 - Substation Code

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Height = 30 mm
Thickness = 3 mm
8
2# ∅7 holes

001

50

25
100

Figure 7. - Number Plate

COLOUR: RED, YELLOW, BLUE

∅ 75 plate

1# ∅ 5 hole

Figure 8. - Phase Plate

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CODE PLATE
See Note: 3

Letters On Plate

TOP ROW Voltage Function

(Operation Code)

MIDDLE ROW Circuit From

(Circuit Code)
To
BOTTOM ROW Conductor Size mm² Type
(Conductor Name) See Note 1

Code Name

Pole/Tower Distance Span (m) Pole/Tower Pole/Tower Remarks

No. (kms) Type Drawing

Figure 9. - Overhead Line Typical Identification Code Schedule

Notes: 1. Conductor Type – ACSR / Aluminum alloy, etc.

2. Code Name – DINGO/PANTHER/BEAVER/ELM/WILLOW, etc.,
3. Specify Colour.

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DESCRIPTION CODE

FUNCTION CODE
Main Line ML
Ring Main RM
Tee-Off TO
Field Distribution FD
Well Supply WS
Radial RL

SUBSTATION CODE
Gathering Station A A
Gathering Station B B
Gathering Station M M
Gathering Station O
Production Station P
Main Substation Z
Power Plant Substation Y
Minor Substation X
Minor Substation 1 1

Figure 10. - Overhead Line Identification Code Reference Card

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APPENDIX A : GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The following terms and abbreviations used in this document, are defined below:
General Terminology
Company - Petroleum Development Oman LLC
Principal - The person or organisation that specifies the requirements in a contract and
pays the contractors and vendors for their services, materials and
equipment
Contractor - The person or organisation that supplies the company with services
Vendor - The person or organisation that supplies the company with materials
and/or equipment
Discipline - A specific set of technical knowledge and skills
Corporate Functional The person responsible for a discipline in the Company. The CFDH owns
Discipline Head the SPs that apply to his discipline
(CFDH) -
User - The person or organisation that reads, and uses the information, in this and
other SPs
Shall - tells you that you must obey an instruction
Should - tells you what the principal recommends
May - tells you a possible procedure

Abbreviation
CFDH Corporate Functional Discipline Head.
DCS Document Control Section
ERD Engineering Reference Document.(old revision of SP)
FME Functional Manager for Engineering.
PDO Petroleum Development Oman LLC
SIEP Shell International Exploration and Production BV.
SIOP Shell International Oil Products BV.
SP - Specification (PDO)

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SP USER-COMMENT FORM

SP User-Comment Form

If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in an SP, write your comments
and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS). They make a
record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your
personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and tell you about the
decision.

SP Details Title Issue Date:

Number:

Page number: Heading Number: Figure Number:

Comments:

Suggestions:

User’s personal details

Name: Ref. Ind: Signature: Date:
Phone:
Document Control Section Actions
Comment Number: Dates CFDH
Recd: To CFDH: Ref. Ind:

CFDH Actions
Recd Decision: Inits: Ref. Date:
Date: Reject: Ind:
Accept, revise at next issue:
Accept, issue temporary amendment

Comments:

Originator Date: Inits: Document Control Date: Inits:

Advised: Section Advised:

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