FUNCTIONAL

SPEC. No. FS 4004

SPECIFICATION FOR
OFFSHORE LIGHTING AND
DESIGN Rev. No. 2
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FUNCTIONAL
SPECIFICATION
FOR
LIGHTING AND POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELS

PREPARED / REVIEWED APPROVED BY TOTAL NO. OF DATE REV.

REVISED BY PAGES
BY

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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE: ....................................................................................................................... 3
2. CODES & STANDARDS:....................................................................................... 3
3. SITE CONDITIONS: ............................................................................................... 3
4. SCOPE OF SUPPLY: ................................................................................................ 3
5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:.......................................................................... 4
5.1. Interiors: .................................................................................................................... 4
5.2. Box: ............................................................................................................................. 4
5.3. Trim:........................................................................................................................... 5
5.4. Feeder Details:.......................................................................................................... 5
5.5. Labels and Nameplates: ......................................................................................... 5
5.6. Arrangement:............................................................................................................ 6
6. TESTING AND INSPECTION:............................................................................. 6
6.1. Inspection and testing shall include but not limited to the following: ........ 6
6.2. Visual Checks:.......................................................................................................... 6
7. SPARES: ..................................................................................................................... 7
8. WARRANTY: ............................................................................................................ 7
9. VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENT: ..................................................................... 7
10. CONFLICT:................................................................................................................ 7
11. CERTIFICATION:.................................................................................................... 8
12. PACKING AND TRANSPORT:............................................................................ 8
13. ATTACHMENTS: .................................................................................................... 8

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1. SCOPE:

This specification outlines requirements for dead front panel boards incorporating
switches, circuit breakers, panel meters and protective devices of number, rating and
type designated for installation on offshore platforms. Panel boards shall be surface
mounted except where specified otherwise. All panel boards shall be rated for the
intended voltage and in accordance with the standards applicable.

2. CODES & STANDARDS:

2.1. Design and construction of distribution panels shall be in accordance with good
engineering practice and in compliance with the requirements of the following
Codes and Standards as applicable:

IEC - International Electro-Technical Commission

BSI - British standards Institution I

BIS - Bureau of Indian Standards.

2.2. Any other equivalent Standard applicable in the country of origin may be
followed in lieu of the above with prior approval of the Company.

3. SITE CONDITIONS:

The distribution panels shall be designed for indoor installation on an offshore

location. Site conditions are specified in General Design Criteria enclosed in the bid
package.

4. SCOPE OF SUPPLY:

The scope of supply through this specification includes:

4.1. Sheet Steel Lighting and Power Panel incorporating Circuit breakers, panel
meters and indicating lamps.

4.2. Nickel/Chromium plated double compression type brass cable glands and
tinned copper lugs, as required.

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5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1. Interiors:

5.1.1. All interiors shall be completely factory assembled with switching and
protective devices, wire connectors, etc. All wire connectors, except
screw terminals, shall be of the anti-turn solder less type and shall be
suitable for copper wire of the sizes indicated.
5.1.2. Interiors shall be so designed that switching and protective devices can
be replaced without disturbing adjacent units and without removing the
main bus connectors. It shall be possible to change circuits without
machining, drilling or tapping.
5.1.3. Branch circuits shall be arranged using double row construction except
when narrow column panels are indicated. Branch circuits shall be
numbered by the vendor.
5.1.4. Nameplates, as required, shall be permanently attached and have
engraved 3-ply two colours white -black-white with characters being
minimum 5mm high.
5.1.5. Bus bars for the mains shall be of copper sized in accordance with the
relevant standards. Unless otherwise specified, full size neutral bars shall
be included. Bus bar taps for panels with single pole branches shall be
arranged for sequence phasing of the branch circuit devices.
5.1.6. Busbars shall be properly insulated and supported to conform to industry
standard practice governing short circuit stresses in panel boards.
5.1.7. Phase busbars shall have uniform dimensions without reduction. Cross
connectors shall be of copper.
5.1.8. Neutral bus shall have uniform dimension same as phase busbars.
Suitable tappings shall be provided for each outgoing feeder.
5.1.9. An Earth bus shall be provided and the earth bus shall have a suitable lug
for each outgoing feeder. Each panel shall have at least 20% spare
feeders.
5.1.10. Ammeters of appropriate rating, size and type alongwith CTs, wherever
necessary, alongwith ON/OFF indicating lamps shall be provided on the
front door of the distribution panel.

5.2. Box:

5.2.1. Boxes made from electrogalvanised sheet steel (Min. 14 SWG) shall be
painted as per general spec. No. 2005 'protective Coating’. They shall
have multiple knockouts except where specified otherwise. Gland plates
shall be provided on top/bottom of panels. Boxes shall be of sufficient

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size to provide a minimum gutter space of 100mm on all sides. All

panels shall have enclosure protection of minimum IP-51/ NEMA-12.
5.2.2. All hardware such as nuts, bolts, washers etc. shall be cadmium plated.
Tag identification number shall be on box. The panel shall have two
numbers external earth connection studs, which will be connected to
earth bars.

5.3. Trim:

5.3.1. Hinged doors covering all switching device handles shall be included in
all panel trims, except that panel boards having individual metal clad
externally operable dead-front units may be supplied without such doors.

5.3.2. Doors in panel-board trims shall conform to the following:

5.3.2.1.In making switching device handles accessible, doors shall not

uncover any live parts.
5.3.2.2.Doors shall have semi-flush type, cylinder lock and catch, except that
doors over 1200 mm in height shall have a vault handle and 3-point
catch, complete with lock, arranged to fasten door at top, bottom and
centre.
5.3.2.3.the meters and indicating lamps can be viewed without opening the
doors and suitable windows shall be provided for the same.

5.4. Feeder Details:

5.4.1. Each outgoing feeder shall be protected with Earth Leakage Circuit
Breaker (ELCB) combined with overcurrent and short circuit element.
Alternatively separate MCB with ELCB in series shall be provided.
Informations shall be furnished by vendor as per data sheet attached.
5.4.2. Incoming switch/circuit breaker shall have facility to isolate all three
phases and neutral (4 pole).

5.5. Labels and Nameplates:

Nameplates for each switching device and a directory frame with cards (with
transparent cover) shall be provided.

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5.6. Arrangement:

5.6.1. Material:

All components of the distribution panel shall be new and unused, of

current manufacture, of the highest grade, and free of all defects and
imperfections affecting performance.

5.6.2. Manufacture:

The distribution panels shall be the product of a firm regularly engaged

in the manufacture of Distribution Panel boards and shall meet the
requirements of this specification and applicable codes and standards.

6. TESTING AND INSPECTION:

Company or its designated inspectors shall have the right to enter the plant and
inspect the units at any time during fabrication.

6.1. Inspection and testing shall include but not limited to the following:

6.1.1. Verify that component qualities and descriptions are compatible with the
Specification requirements. The construction shall comply with
drawings and specifications.
6.1.2. Checking for proper voltage, phase and frequency ratings.
6.1.3. Applying voltage and testing the functional operation for all
components. This shall include operational check of all circuit breakers.
6.1.4. Verifying that grounding points are installed properly.
6.1.5. Maintaining, completing and forwarding the test report to the Company.

6.2. Visual Checks:

6.2.1. Safety hazards such as burrs on structural steel etc.

6.2.2. General appearance and workmanship
6.2.3. Proper corrosion protection
6.2.4. Access to components for operability and maintenance
6.2.5. Assurance that the panel is complete with all material.

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7. SPARES:

7.1. Vendor shall provide spare parts needed for start-up. In addition, vendor shall
furnish a separate priced list of recommended spares for two (2) years of
normal operation and maintenance. Recommended spares shall take into
account the related factors of equipment/system reliability, effect of system
downtime upon production, safety, cost of parts and availability of equipment
service facilities.

7.2. All spares furnished by vendor shall be wrapped and packed so that they will be
preserved in original as new condition under the normal conditions of storage
prevailing in India and shall be properly tagged and coded to facilitate future
identification. They shall be packaged separately, clearly marked as "Spare
Parts" and shipped along with the main equipment. Packing lists shall be
furnished so that parts can be handled without uncrating, if required.

8. WARRANTY:

Vendor shall have final and total responsibility for the design and performance of all
the distribution panels supplied under this specification. Vendor shall warrant the
panels supplied by him and its performance in accordance with this specification
and "General Specification - Definition". (Spec No. 1050).

9. VENDOR DATA REQUIREMENT:

Vendor shall furnish data for proposal, approval and dossier in accordance with the
requirements of General Specification "Vendor Data Requirements". (Spec No.
1060)

10. CONFLICT:

In the event of conflict between this specification & other documents listed herein,
the following order of priority shall govern:

- Basic Bid Work

- Design criteria, Drawings and Data Sheet (whichever applicable).
- This Specification.
- General Specification.
- Codes & Standards.

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11. CERTIFICATION:

All offered distribution panels or those of similar design and construction features,
manufactured by the same vendor:

- shall have been type tested by an authority approved by the Company

- shall have been in continuous satisfactory service in offshore for a
minimum period two years.
- shall be having current certification/approval listing by an agency
approved by UL or FM.

12. PACKING AND TRANSPORT:

The offered panels along with their accessories shall be shipped to site packed in
wooden crates. They shall be wrapped with polythene sheets, before being placed
in the crates to prevent damage to finish. Crates shall have skid bottom for handling.

13. ATTACHMENTS:

The following, by reference, shall form part of this specification

13.1. General Specification

1050 : Definition
2005 : Protective Coating.

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