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GENERAL PROCESS DESIGN CRITERIA

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
P&P FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
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INDEX

1. OBJECT............................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. PROCESS DESIGN CRITERIA...................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. DESIGN PRESSURE ................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1. DESIGN PRESSURE OF STAND ALONE PRESSURE VESSELS ....................................................... 4
3.1.2. DESIGN PRESSURE OF A WHOLE SYSTEM.................................................................................... 4
3.1.3. DISTILLATION COLUMN SYSTEM................................................................................................... 4
3.1.4. EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT A PUMP DISCHARGE ...................................................................... 4
3.1.5. EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT A COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE......................................................... 5
3.2. DESIGN TEMPERATURE ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.3. DESIGN FACTORS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................ 6
3.3.1. COLUMN TRAYS AND PACKING..................................................................................................... 6
3.3.2. FIRED HEATERS .............................................................................................................................. 6
3.3.3. HEAT EXCHANGERS........................................................................................................................ 7
3.3.4. AIR COOLERS................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.5. PUMPS.............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3.6. COMPRESSORS ................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3.7. VESSELS AND TANKS....................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.8. FILTERS...........................................................................................................................................10
3.3.9. SEPARATORS...................................................................................................................................10
3.4. CONTROL VALVES AND INSTRUMENTATION ..................................................................................11
3.5. PRESSURE SAFETY VALVES ................................................................................................................12
3.6. LINES.......................................................................................................................................................13
3.6.1. VAPOR LINES ..................................................................................................................................13
3.6.2. LIQUID LINES .................................................................................................................................13
3.6.3. TWO-PHASE LINES .........................................................................................................................13
3.6.4. EROSION .........................................................................................................................................13
3.6.5. FLARE HEADERS ............................................................................................................................13
3.6.6. DRAW-OFF LINES (BY GRAVITY) WITHOUT LEVEL CONTROL...................................................14
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1. OBJECT
The object of this document is to present minimum requirements and guidelines for Process
Design Criteria that are applicable to Camisea Second Expansion Project. The development of this
document is primarily based on recent experience and proven technology, but it does not preclude
the use of new technology or improvements.

2. SCOPE
The Process Design Criteria presented in this document apply to any new equipment, system or
facilities that will be part of Camisea Second Expansion Project and are to be installed in Malvinas
Plant and Pisco Plant, located in República del Perú.
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this Specification:
Reference Title
Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of
API RP 14E
Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems
API STANDARD 521 Pressure–Relieving and Depressuring Systems
API STANDARD 520 Part I-Sizing and Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Refining
Selection Devices in Refineries
Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving
API RP 520 Part II-Installation
Devices in Refineries
Calculation of Heater-tube Thickness in Petroleum
API STANDARD 530
Refineries
API STANDARD 560 Fired Heaters for General Refinery Service
Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and
API STANDARD 610
Natural Gas Industries
Axial and Centrifugal Compressors and Expander-
API STANDARD 617 compressors for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas Industry
Services
Reciprocating Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical
API STANDARD 618
and Gas Industry Services
Rotary-Type Positive Displacement Compressors for
API STANDARD 619
Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries
API STANDARD 650 Welded Tanks for Oil Storage
Pumps-Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and
API STANDARD 682
Rotary Pumps
Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks:
API STANDARD 2000
Nonrefrigerated and Refrigerated
ASME SECTION VIII DIVISION 1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
Specification for Horizontal End Suction Centrifugal
ASME (ex-ANSI) B73.1
Pumps for Chemical Process
GPSA Engineering Data Book
Standards of the Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers
TEMA
Association
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3. PROCESS DESIGN CRITERIA

3.1. DESIGN PRESSURE

3.1.1. DESIGN PRESSURE OF STAND ALONE PRESSURE VESSELS

The design pressure, unless otherwise stated, is considered at the top of the vessel. The
hydrostatic pressure of the liquid column (if it exists) shall be informed separately on the Process
Data Sheet.

For each case, the greater of the following design pressure values shall be used:
Ø 50 psig
Ø Flare design pressure if the equipment is connected to the flare system without isolation
Ø Maximum operating pressure + 50 psig
Ø Maximum operating pressure + 10%.

3.1.2. DESIGN PRESSURE OF A WHOLE SYSTEM

When several pieces of equipment are protected by the same pressure safety valve, this
equipment shall be designed according to the condition developed when the pressure at the safety
valve inlet reaches the set pressure. For details refer to API STANDARD 521, Annex B.

3.1.3. DISTILLATION COLUMN SYSTEM

The design pressure of a distillation column shall consider the maximum operating pressure at the
top of the column and the corresponding margin as applicable. Liquid density and maximum liquid
height in the bottom will be specified on the Process Data Sheet to allow the vessel designer to
calculate the bottom thickness.

The set of the pressure safety valve installed at the top of the column shall be defined considering
the design pressure of the column.

The design pressure of the process side of the overhead condenser and the accumulator shall be
equal to the design pressure of the column and the set point of the pressure safety valve.

3.1.4. EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT A PUMP DISCHARGE

The equipment that should resist the shut off pressure of the pump due to a valve blockage shall
be designed for the maximum conditions of the following:

At the discharge of a centrifugal pump, the design pressure shall be the greater of the following:
Ø Design pressure of the equipment located at the suction + maximum liquid column + rated
pump differential pressure
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Ø Normal operating pressure of the equipment located at the suction + maximum liquid
column + pump shut off pressure.

If there is no information available, the shut off pressure shall be adopted as equal to 120% of the
design differential pressure.

At the discharge of a volumetric pump, the design pressure shall be as follows:

Ø Normal operating discharge pressure + 20%
Ø Installation of pressure safety valve at the discharge is required. The set point of this PSV
shall be equal to the design pressure. In addition, requirement of pulsation dampener shall
be evaluated.

3.1.5. EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT A COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE

The equipment that should resist the shut off pressure of the compressor due to a valve blockage
shall be designed for the maximum conditions of the following:

At the discharge of a centrifugal compressor, the design pressure shall be the greater of the
following:
Ø Design pressure of the equipment located at the suction + rated compressor differential
pressure
Ø Normal operating pressure of the equipment located at the suction + compressor shut off
pressure.

The design pressure of the equipment located at the suction shall be defined considering the
“settling out” pressure of the compression system. The settling out pressure is the equilibrium
pressure reached between the suction and discharge isolating valves of the compressor system
when the compressor is stopped or shutdown with the anti-surge valve opened. The design
pressure of the equipment and piping at compressor suction shall be at least 5% above this settling
pressure as a general rule in order to prevent unnecessary PSV’s lifting.

If there is no information available, the maximum shut off pressure shall be adopted as equal to
120% of the design differential pressure.

At the discharge of a reciprocating compressor, the design pressure shall be as follows:

Ø Normal operating discharge pressure + 20%
Ø Installation of pressure safety valve at the discharge is required. The set point of this PSV
shall be equal to the design pressure.
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3.2. DESIGN TEMPERATURE

In absence of a more severe abnormal scenario, the general criterion to define the design
temperature shall depend on operating range:

For operating temperatures equal or higher than 30°F, the design temperature shall be the
greatest of the following:
Ø Maximum operating temperature + 50°F
Ø 100°F.

For operating temperatures lower than 30°F, the minimum design temperature shall be the lowest
of the following:
Ø Minimum operating temperature – 10°F. For refrigeration systems, exceptions can be
considered on a case by case basis
Ø Minimum design ambient temperature.

Special attention shall be considered in those systems subject to sudden temperature drop due to
possible depressuring. In this case, both pressure and temperature conditions of this operation
have to be specified.

For discontinuous/cyclic processes, several pressure and temperature conditions sets will be
specified for each phase of the equipment operation. One typical example is molecular sieve
vessel design conditions specification. The set of design conditions of each phase of the cycle
shall be strictly specified (adsorption, regeneration, etc).

3.3. DESIGN FACTORS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1. COLUMN TRAYS AND PACKING

The overdesign of a column capacity shall be at least 20% of normal flow. The stable operating
range of the columns shall be at least 50 – 120% of normal flow. Internal column trays or packing
hydraulic design and also nozzles sizing must be clearly supported by specific Calculation Note.

3.3.2. FIRED HEATERS

The design of fired heaters shall follow the guidelines of the latest editions of API STANDARD 560
and API STANDARD 530.

Natural gas burners, to be provided with their corresponding pilot burners and flame detectors,
shall be preferably staged gas burner type, operating with 15% air excess in order to minimize NOx
generation.
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The convective section shall be supplied with extended surface tubes, either finned or studded.

Each fired heater shall be provided with its own flue gas stack.

The following measurements and connections shall be available as a minimum:

Ø Flue gas temperature measurement at the exit of the radiant zone and below the stack
damper
Ø Connections for draft measurement in burner zone, in the exit of radiant zone and below
and above the stack damper
Ø Tube skin temperature per pass
Ø Temperature measurement of process fluid at the exit of the convective zone (per pass)
and at the exit of the radiant zone (per pass)
Ø Pressure drop of process fluid (per pass)
Ø Flue gas sampling connections at the exit of the radiant zone and below the stack damper
Ø Connections for oxygen analyzer at the exit of the radiant zone and below the stack
damper.

3.3.3. HEAT EXCHANGERS

Dirty and high viscosity fluids shall be used preferably on tube side.

The tube diameter shall be preferably ¾”.

Carbon steel and low alloy tubes (up to 5Cr-1/2Mo) shall have a minimum thickness of 1.4 mm.

Stainless steel and high alloy tubes shall have a minimum thickness of 1.6 mm.

A two pass shell is not acceptable.

Square pitch shall be used when the shell side fouling resistance is greater than 0.002
ft2*h*°F/Btu.

U tubes can be used only when the tube side fouling resistance is less than 0.002 ft2*h*°F/Btu.

Double or multitube heat exchangers will be specified only for low duties in non-critical systems.

Allowable and calculated pressure drops shall include inlet and outlet nozzle pressure drop.

Heat exchangers overdesign:

Ø Overhead condensers (not air cooled) shall be designed considering 120% of normal duty
or the increment considering the same percentage in the reboiler duty, whichever is greater
Ø Reboilers shall be designed considering 120% of the normal duty
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Ø General Service heat exchangers shall be designed considering 110% of the corresponding
duty
Ø Plate fin heat exchangers shall be designed considering an extra surface of 15%.

The fouling resistance to be used shall be taken from the TEMA standard according to the
corresponding fluid.

3.3.4. AIR COOLERS

Overhead air cooled condensers shall be designed considering 125% of normal duty or the
increment considering the same percentage in the reboiler duty, whichever is greater.

General purpose air coolers shall be designed considering 120% of the corresponding duty.

The overdesign shall be fulfilled without needing to adjust the angle of the blades of the fans
(nevertheless the angle of the blades shall be adjustable).

Tube diameter shall be preferably 1”. Tubes extended surface shall be either extruded or
embedded. Tube nominal length shall be preferably 30 ft. Low duty air coolers combined in a
common bay shall be acceptable. When designing such condition in a multi bay arrangement, low
duty bundle shall be in the middle.

Air coolers shall be forced air type. Where variable ambient conditions could affect process then air
coolers shall have one variable speed driver per module.

Air coolers design shall be supported also by air fan characteristic curves (air flow rate vs. motor
speed (rpm), air flow rate vs. blade angle).

Allowable and calculated pressure drops shall include inlet and outlet nozzle pressure drop.

3.3.5. PUMPS
Design conditions:
Ø Design flow shall be 120% of normal operating flow for reflux pumps
Ø Design flow shall be 110% of normal operating flow for all other services
Ø The normal operating flow is defined as the one from the mass and energy balance
Ø The design differential pressure shall be calculated considering the design flow.

Centrifugal pumps for hydrocarbon service shall be specified in accordance with API STANDARD
610.

Mechanical seals shall follow API STANDARD 682.

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For non-hydrocarbon service, centrifugal pumps according to ASME (ex-ANSI) B73.1 shall be
accepted.

When a restriction orifice or similar device is used for pump minimum flow protection, the
permanent recirculation flow must be added to the net process flow rate.

Main pumps shall be specified with electrical motors.

Pumps for continuous operation shall be provided with the corresponding spare pump.

Auxiliary systems pumps can be specified with no spare pumps only for intermittent and non-
critical service.

Pumps for continuous operation shall be provided with permanent filter at the suction (either Y or T
type). No temporary filter shall be considered.

3.3.6. COMPRESSORS
Centrifugal compressors for hydrocarbon service shall be specified in accordance with API
STANDARD 617. For refrigeration service, however, non-API manufacturer standards shall also be
acceptable.

Screw compressors shall be specified in accordance with API STANDARD 619 standard and
reciprocating compressors shall be specified in accordance with API STANDARD 618.

Compressors shall be driven by electrical motors or gas turbines. Compressors for continuous
operation shall be provided with the corresponding spare compressor. The spare scheme of three
(3) units at 50% total load (3 x 50%) is acceptable.

Design conditions:
If the flow is constant, no flow margin is required. However, the variation of gas composition,
molecular weight, Cp, Cv, etc. and the operating conditions (mainly suction pressure and
temperature) shall be written on Process Data Sheets and shall be taken into account for the
sizing of the units.

Motor power shall be as a minimum 110% of the brake power (BHP).

3.3.7. VESSELS AND TANKS

Pressure vessels shall be designed in accordance to code ASME SECTION VIII DIVISION 1.
Atmospheric tanks shall be sized according to API STANDARD 650.
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For carbon steel vessels, minimum corrosion allowance shall be 1.6 mm unless specified
otherwise.

Minimum nozzle size shall be 1 ½” for pressure vessels and 2” for tanks.
An adequate number and size of manholes shall be provided for proper internal access. The
minimum number shall follow the indications of the ASME code. For columns, in particular, the
manholes distribution shall be such as to facilitate access to liquid collectors and distributors, as
well as minimizing the need of partial dismantling in case of any foreseeable maintenance work.

3.3.8. FILTERS
All filters and strainers shall be permanent. Temporary cone type strainers shall not be allowed
except for precommissioning and commissioning activities (suction strainers for gas compressors
to be basket type) (for other applications cone type strainer is preferred to basket type).

Process filters shall be cartridge type unless there is a particular requirement that calls for another
type. Maximum allowable pressure drop shall be 3 psi and 10 psi respectively for clean and dirty
conditions.

The filters shall be easily drainable with minimum spillage. Line strainers shall have a drain valve,
whereas process filters shall be properly installed with block valves, by-pass line and pressure
differential indication.

3.3.9. SEPARATORS
Gas-liquid separators and compressor scrubbers shall be preferably vertical. Their sizing shall be
based on the Souders and Brown equation (see GPSA Engineering Data Book, paragraph “Gas-
liquid Separator Design”), and they shall be supplied with a top wire mesh demister.

For the sizing of the suction scrubbers of the overhead compressors at Malvinas Plant a liquid
stream shall be specified in the scrubber data sheets.

Reflux or refrigerant accumulators shall be preferably horizontal. The reflux drums shall be capable
of providing 5 min hold up as a minimum. The refrigerant drums shall handle the system inventory.

All separators shall be equipped with a purge/nitrogen injection connection.

Normal liquid level and liquid level alarms (LAHH, LAH, LAL and LALL) shall be indicated in the
P&ID.

The separator shall operate such that undesired channeling, non-plug flow or short circuit flows do
not occur in both liquid and gas phase.

The inlet arrangement shall have a documented design, and have a documented high efficiency
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towards prevention of froth and emulsion and minimize generation of small droplets.

The inlet arrangement shall be able to handle slug flow, if expected. The requirement for a flow
straightening device located downstream the inlet device that covers the full sectional area should
be analyzed.

Pressure connections should be installed upstream and downstream the demister, for
measurement of differential pressure to detect clogging. Unless there is other indication, pressure
relief valve that protects the vessel shall be installed upstream the demister.

When the liquid collected by the demister is drained by a drain pipe to the bottom of the separator,
the pipe must be submerged below the LALL. Sufficient drainage head must be assured, so that
liquid carry-over through the drain pipe does not occur under any circumstances.

Liquid outlet nozzles shall be provided with vortex breakers. Instrument nozzles shall be located
outside the potential solids accumulation area. Gas nozzles to flare shall be located such that liquid
carry-over is avoided.

3.4. CONTROL VALVES AND INSTRUMENTATION

All the symbols and letters to be used shall be in accordance with ISA standards.

Emergency safety instruments and signals shall be independent from the process control system.

The connections at the equipments or piping for the emergency safety instruments shall be
independent from the process control connection.

All control valves must be equipped with:

Ø two block valves (one upstream and one downstream)
Ø FAIL CLOSE (FC) control valves must be provided with two bleed (drain) valves, one in
each side
Ø FAIL OPEN (FO) control valves must be provided with a bleed (drain) valve
Ø an operational by pass
Ø when service or operation conditions are considered critical or very high pressure
differential, a block valve in the by pass line shall be provided

See more considerations about the control valves and instrumentation in the technical specification
PCSE-100-ET-K-009 “INSTRUMENT DESIGN”.
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3.5. PRESSURE SAFETY VALVES

Each pressure safety valve shall be provided with a spare pressure safety valve for maintenance
purpose. The pressure safety valves scheme shall be 2 x 100% as a basic rule. Different schemes
may be discussed in particular detail.

Each pressure safety valve shall be installed with full bore block valves, one upstream and one
downstream the PSV. Both block valves shall have a means of ensuring the open position for the
safety valve in service (CSO).

The pressure safety valves shall be installed with by pass, except when the de-pressurization of
the equipment/system can be performed through adequate piping and valves arrangements.

Low points at pressure safety valves discharge lines or at the flare header shall be avoided. If a
low point cannot be avoided, then it shall be drained to the non-pressurized drain system.

The safety valves set pressure shall be determined in accordance with API STANDARD 520 Part I
for pressurized equipment and API STANDARD 2000 for tanks.

The safety valve type shall be selected depending on back pressure according to the following
limits:
Ø Conventional type for back pressures up to 10% of set pressure
Ø Balanced bellows type for back pressures between 10 and 30% of set pressure
Ø Pilot type for back pressures between 30 and 50% of set pressure

See more considerations about the pressure safety valves in the technical specification PCSE-100-
ET-K-009 “INSTRUMENT DESIGN”.
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3.6. LINES
Line diameters shall be defined taking into account the following criteria:

3.6.1. VAPOR LINES

MAXIMUM rho*v2 DP (psi/ 100 ft)
VAPOR LINES
(lb/ft/s2) Normal Maximum
P <= 290 psig 4032
290 <= P <= 725 psig 5040 DP must be considered and
Continuous
725<= P <=1160 psig 6720 be compatible with the
operation
1160<=P<=1741 psig 10080 corresponding service
P >= 1741 psig 13439
Suction To be compatible 0.088 0.309
Compressor
Discharge with above values 0.199 0.508

3.6.2. LIQUID LINES

DP (psi/100 ft) RECOMMENDED VELOCITY (ft/s)
LIQUID LINE TYPE
Normal Maximum D <= 2” 3”<=D<=6” 8”<=D<=18” D>=20”
Liquid at bubble
0.2 0.3 2.0 3.0 3.9 4.9
Pump point
suction
Non boiling liquid 0.5 0.75 3.0 3.9 4.9 5.9

Discharge pressure
1.5 2.0 Velocity 4.9 to 14.7 ft/s 19.7
Unit <=725psig
lines Discharge pressure
3.1 4.0 Velocity 4.9 to 14.7 ft/s 19.7
> 725psig

NOTE: Pressure drop per unit length should be used as main line sizing criterion, and velocity as reference.

3.6.3. TWO-PHASE LINES

Discontinuous flow such as slug and plug flow shall be avoided.

3.6.4. EROSION
Erosional limits given in the API RP 14E shall be applied.

3.6.5. FLARE HEADERS

Lines downstream relieving devices, flare, and cold vent headers and sub-headers shall be
designed considering the following:
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Ø Minimum line size 2”

Ø Back pressure to be compatible with the installed relieving device
Ø Lines downstream relieving devices and sub-headers: 0.7 Mach maximum considering the
maximum capacity of the relieving devices even if this figure exceeds the actual maximum
flow rate due to process limitation and the relevant occurrence
Ø Headers: 0.5 Mach maximum considering the maximum flow rate due to process limitations
and for the relevant scenario.

3.6.6. DRAWOFF LINES (BY GRAVITY) WITHOUT LEVEL CONTROL

The design of any drawoff line (by gravity) without level control must be supported by specific
calculation sheet. Those lines must be self-venting with Froude number • 0.3. This condition shall
avoid vapour entrainment and ensure undisturbed flow without pulsations. In the case of side
drawoff lines an auxiliary vent line should be included from top of the vertical gravity flow line to
prevent vapor traps and pulsation flow.