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National Oil Corporation: Rev Date Description Checked Approved
GES L.26
PLANT LIGHTING
INDEX
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4
1.3 Data Sheets 4
2.0 DEFINITIONS 4
2.1 Technical 4
2.2 Contractual 6
4.0 CONSTRUCTION 20
4.1 Construction 20
4.2 Materials 20
4.3 General Requirements for Lighting Fittings 20
5.1 General 21
5.2 Salient Differences 21
6.0 INSPECTION 22
6.1 Procedures 22
6.2 Scope 22
6.3 Nameplates 23
8.0 DOCUMENTATION 25
8.1 Introduction 25
8.2 Schedules and Reports 25
8.3 Data and Calculations 26
8.4 Drawings 26
8.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals 26
Tables 29
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of
plant lighting.
1.1.2 This specification applies to equipment for refineries, onshore oil and gas installations and processing
facilities, including equipment purchased either directly or as part of a package.
1.1.3 This specification is generally based on ANSI/NEMA Standards. The Vendor/Contractor shall comply
fully with the provisions laid down in this specification. Any exception must be authorised in writing by the
Owner, as failure to do so shall indicate full compliance; any remedial work then necessary, shall be at the
Vendor/Contractor's expense.
In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheet, or with any of the applicable
codes and standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written
clarification before proceeding with the work.
1.1.4 This general specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract, together with any Data Sheets,
drawings or other attachments.
The following NOC General Engineering Specifications are an integral part of this specification and any
exceptions shall be approved in advance by the Owner.
The technical data supplied by the Owner for the equipment is given on the Data Sheet which is included at
the end of this specification.
The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the relevant part of the Data Sheet with the remaining information.
2.0 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Technical
IP
Ingress Protection
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THD
In-service Levels
Are defined as the levels required in service, averaged over the area involved, and averaged in time.
Maintenance Factor
Is defined as a factor which must be included in the design calculations in order to allow for the following:
(b) decrease in lamp and luminaire output resulting from dust, dirt, insects and chemical changes in
luminaire reflecting surface,
(c) increased absorption of the light output by dust, dirt and chemical changes in the room, or other
reflecting surfaces.
Working Areas
Are defined as those areas required to be illuminated, except those for vehicular traffic.
Perimeters
Where the property is fenced , the fence line is the perimeter. Where the property is unfenced, the
perimeter is the property line or a building face perimeter.
Fenced Perimeters
Vital Structures
Are structures essential to plant operation, such as unsheltered power plants, substations, piers and docks.
Vital Buildings
Glare Projection
Is light directed across an approach area to prevent someone from seeing into the area.
Controlled Illumination
Is light projected onto a particular area with no spillage onto adjacent areas.
NEMA
The rms "phase to phase" or "phase to neutral" voltage by which the system is designated and at (or near)
which level, the system normally operates.
Utilisation Voltage
The rms "phase to phase" or "phase to neutral" voltage at the line terminals of utilisation equipment.
Type Test
2.2 Contractual
Owner
The oil or gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment.
Vendor
Contractor
Sub-Contractor
A company awarded a contract by a Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.
Inspection Authority
The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment has been
designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification and
the Purchase Order/Contract.
Inspector
A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
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who verifies that the equipment has been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the
requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.
These conditions are fully detailed in GES A.06 and cover the principal conditions affecting the electrical
equipment including maximum and minimum ambient temperature, dust, humidity and altitude etc.
Fittings may be housed in an enclosed, air-conditioned equipment room; full details are given in GES B.12:
Temporary excursions from these limits e.g. during short term power failure, shall be ignored for the
purposes of equipment rating.
3.2.1 General
In general, the requirements specified herein are based on the ANSI/NEMA and other American Codes and
Standards, the most important of which are listed overleaf. Unless otherwise stated, equipment and
materials shall comply with these Codes and Standards.
Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order/Contract, the current editions of the codes and standards
at the time of order shall be used.
The Vendor/Contractor shall operate and supply certification for a Quality System complying with the
requirements of the ASQ Q9000 Series or BS EN ISO 9000, Part 1 (Design) Part 2 (Production) and Part 3
(Test and Inspection).
When appropriate, equivalent International Standards which may be used as alternatives are listed below
and may be used with the prior approval of the Owner. Equipment and materials complying with IEC
Recommendations shall be at least equal to the requirements of this specification. The Vendor/Contractor
shall advise full details of any deviations to these requirements in his offer if IEC based standards are
utilised.
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3.3.1 Rating
Equipment rated voltage and frequency shall be as stated on the Data Sheet or attachments to the material
requisition.
3.3.2 Variations
All equipment shall operate successfully at rated load and rated frequency with a voltage variation of 10%
above or below rated voltage and with a supply characteristic of not less than 5% THD.
All equipment shall operate successfully at a rated load at rated voltage with a frequency variation of 5%
above or below rated frequency.
All equipment shall operate successfully at a rated load with a combined variation in the voltage and
frequency of 10% above or below rated voltage and 5% above or below rated frequency.
The Vendor/Contractor shall advise the maximum harmonic content that the equipment can accept in the
supply system, this shall not be less than 5% THD.
All fittings shall be designed for continuous operation at the nameplate rating for 26,000 hours (3 years)
without being de-energised for maintenance purposes other than cleaning and re-lamping.
The temperature of metal surfaces exposed to direct solar radiation can reach 167°F (75°C). The interiors
of unventilated metal cabinets (exclusive of internal heat-producing sources) can reach 133°F (56°C). The
fitting and its accessories, including chokes and junction boxes shall be designed accordingly.
3.7 General
3.7.1 Lighting shall be provided to obtain at least the in-service illumination levels specified in Table 10.1,
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(Section 10.0 of this specification) at the elevations indicated. They are on the horizontal plane, except
when labelled vertical.
Lighting uniformity shall be such that the ratio of maximum to minimum level within the area does not
exceed the limit specified in Table 10.1.
3.7.2 Initial levels will have to be higher than the specified in-service levels. The initial levels given in Table
10.1 are based on representative maintenance factors for the most commonly used luminaire types.
3.7.3 Lighting is not required in the following areas, unless otherwise specified:
3.7.4 For areas or equipment not covered by Table 10.1 (Section 10 of this Specification), where personnel are
regularly required to perform operating or maintenance duties, adequate lighting shall be provided to permit
personnel to move freely and safely at night without portable lamps.
3.7.5 Aviation obstruction lights shall be installed on structures and stacks as required by the relevant Authority.
Marine navigational lights shall be installed on piers as required by the relevant Authorities.
3.7.6 Lighting shall be subject to review by the Owner upon completion of the installation. The
Vendor/Contractor shall make any changes required by the Owner to ensure satisfactory coverage and
compliance with these specifications.
3.8.1 Lighting transformers shall be supplied from a 480 V (or relevant site 3-phase voltage) essential services
centre and shall in turn supply lighting panels. Only one (1) transformer shall be supplied from each
breaker in the essential services centre and it is preferable to have only one (1) lighting panel supplied from
each transformer. Lighting transformers shall be sized to operate at a maximum of 80% of their rating.
(a) 120/208 volt 3-phase or 120/240 volt single-phase. 120/208 volt 3-phase is preferred,
(b) The neutral point for 120/208 volt or 120/240 volt systems shall be solidly grounded at, and only
at, the transformer,
(c) 480 volt floodlighting and street lighting is preferred. Loads shall be balanced between phases
where possible.
3.8.3 Lighting panels which serve outdoor locations shall be located in the immediate area to be served and not
in substations or control rooms.
Outdoor lighting panels shall be accessible from grade, with the top of the panel at a maximum of 6 ft 6 in
(2 m) above grade.
Lighting panels shall have a minimum of 33% spare breakers over the initial requirements with a minimum
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of 12 breakers and shall be 3-phase, 4 wire with 36 No. standard circuits unless otherwise specified.
Lighting panel circuit breakers shall be of the bolt-on thermal magnetic type.
Lighting panels shall have lockable covers and individual breaker lockout provisions.
3.9.1 Lighting fixtures, with the exception of floodlights, shall be equipped with a gasketed globe (or lens) and
guard for the following locations:
From the wide range of light sources available, the most commonly used light sources in hostile and
hazardous environments are:
Low Pressure discharge lamps including low pressure sodium (SOX). There are however, restrictions on
their use.
Lamp Categories
However, development in lamp technology is continuing to take place and may modify some of the properties
quoted. In addition new types of lamps are likely to be introduced and some current types become
obsolete.
Vendors/Contractors shall check the latest published data to ascertain differences in construction, wattage, luminous
efficacy, colour rendering, life and lumen maintenance prior to initiating a design.
3.9.3Fluorescent lamp ballasts shall be of the rapid start (starterless) high power factor type.
3.9.4Mercury vapour and sodium vapour lamp ballasts shall be high power factor constant wattage, or regulating
type.
3.9.5For areas classified Division 2, lighting fixtures shall be complete assemblies approved for Division 2 locations
and the gas group(s) involved. Fixtures shall be clearly marked to indicate the maximum wattage, voltage
and specific type designations of the lamps for which they are approved.
3.9.6For areas classified Division 1, lighting fixtures shall be approved as explosion-proof for Class I locations and
the gas group(s) involved. Fixtures shall be clearly marked to indicate the maximum wattage of lamps for
which they are approved.
3.9.7High Pressure Sodium vapour fixtures are preferred for normal outdoor lighting, in general, and process areas.
The optimum case shall use the fewest fixtures with the largest lamps to light the area involved. The ideal
design shall be floodlighting for general area lighting and for process equipment where feasible, with
supplementary local lighting where the use of floodlights is less economical, or if safety considerations will
not permit use of floodlights.
3.9.8Fluorescent fixtures shall be used for unclassified indoor areas such as control rooms, offices and for general
building lighting. Either fluorescent or sodium vapour fixtures may be used in high bay areas such as
workshops and warehouses.
3.9.10 Gauge glass lighting shall be provided only to the extent specified.
3.9.11 Circuits which are intended to remain energised day and night, shall supply gauge-glass lighting.
An 'on-off' switch shall be provided for each column of illuminated gauge glasses, to control all the illuminated
gauge glasses for that column. The switch shall be located so that it can be operated from the normal
viewing position.
3.10.1 Fixture location shall allow safe and convenient relamping and cleaning. In no case shall lighting fixtures
be located directly over equipment having exposed moving parts.
3.10.3 If poles or towers are used, they shall be of metal construction, or of reinforced concrete. Wooden poles
may be used in off-site areas. Normally motorised lifts or hinged poles shall be used to provide access to
pole mounted fixtures. In locations where motorised lifts or hinged poles are not available for lamp
changing and cleaning, steps or rungs starting at 6 ft 6 in (2m) above grade, shall be provided.
For new work in existing plants having standardised pole types, the existing plant standard shall be used.
3.10.4 The use of available structures for floodlighting is preferable to the use of poles, if it is economically
feasible. Consideration in using structures shall be as follows:
(a) accessibility,
3.10.5 The location of luminaires and elevation etc. shall be as indicated on the lighting layout drawings.
3.11.1 Street lighting and lighting for outdoor operating areas shall be either of the following:
For example, street lighting controlled from guard house, process unit lighting and off-site pump lighting controlled
automatically.
3.11.2 Photo-cell controlled lighting circuits shall be controlled in one of the following ways:
(b)by an AC magnetic lighting contactor which is controlled by a photo-cell unit (including individual
circuit control or entire lighting panel control).
3.11.3 Indoor lighting for substations and other normally unoccupied buildings shall be controlled by switches
located so that plant personnel can proceed from outdoor to indoor, and from room to room in the unlighted
building, lighting their way ahead by switches located within arm's reach of the last lighted room or
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outdoors.
3.11.4 For single-floor buildings up to 4,000 sq ft (400 sq m), switching of the entire building lighting from each
building entrance is acceptable. For control houses and other buildings that are normally occupied 24
hours a day, the lighting may be switched from the lighting panel circuit breakers.
3.11.5 Illumination of control panels and consoles shall be free of reflected glare when viewed from anywhere
within the following range of viewing positions:
(b) between 1 and 4 feet (300 and 1200 mm) horizontal distance from panel or console.
If deviation from set-point indication is used, illumination shall be free from glare when any such instrument is
viewed as follows:
(b)from any standing position in the room with a viewing angle to the instrument over 15°,
3.12.1 Any working area which is illuminated only by mercury vapour lamps, or other lamps with a restarting
delay after voltage dips, shall also have sufficient incandescent or other rapid restarting lighting to achieve
at least 10% of normal illumination level, but not less than 0.5 ft candle (5 lux) within 5 seconds of the
power supply failure. In areas where emergency lighting is provided, this requirement shall be met by the
emergency lighting fixtures. Elevated tower platforms which are not main operating platforms shall not be
provided with additional, rapid restarting lighting.
3.12.2 Emergency lighting shall be provided for the following equipment and areas:
(a)instrument and operating consoles and panels in process and utility control rooms,
(c)emergency or standby equipment such as power supplies, furnace and boiler feed water pumps, main
circulating water pumps and other turbine or diesel driven equipment,
(d)interiors of buildings in which operating personnel are regularly in attendance, such as compressor
shelters, utilities plants and enclosed process plants. Interiors of enclosed air fin exchangers,
(e)major outdoor operating areas such as furnace and exchanger control platforms and main pump alleys,
(f)exit doorways, stairways and accessways within or in the immediate vicinity of areas where emergency
lighting is required,
3.12.3 Emergency lighting illumination levels shall have an average value on the "seeing task" (surface requiring
emergency lighting) of at least 10% of the normal illumination level, but not less than 0.5 ft candles (5 lux)
for process areas, 30 ft candles (325 lux) in-service for control rooms, 5 ft candles (55 lux) in-service for
substation buildings and switchrooms, and adequate lighting for safe exit from all buildings and enclosures.
3.12.4 Emergency lighting systems shall employ regular incandescent or other rapid restart lighting fixtures and
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shall be wired in a conduit system separate from the normal lighting system. Emergency lights shall be
used in normal operation and shall be automatically transferred to the emergency generator when the
normal power supply fails. Emergency lights shall be switched from separate lighting panels located in the
vicinity of the lights.
3.12.5 Equipment/Systems
The power source for emergency lighting systems fall into two broad categories:
(a)Centralised,
(b)Individual (Self Contained).
(a)Centralised Systems
Battery:
This type of system tended to be restricted for use with tungsten luminaries on non-maintained basis but fluorescent
luminaires with individual inverters are now available.
Bulk Inverter:
This type of system is similar to that above but incorporates a central inverter to convert d.c. to a.c. This permits
fluorescent luminaires to be used.
Generator:
Where diesel sets are used to provide power for other ancillaries at time of power failure it may be advantageous to
use some of the available output for emergency lighting.
(b)Individual Systems
These systems are self contained with the emergency power source being derived from the individual power pack
normally fitted within the luminaire. The system is suitable for local 'Health Condition'
monitoring e.g. third wire. It should be noted that where such luminaires are intended for
hazardous areas the isolation features of the battery supply should receive special consideration.
Self-Luminous Signs:
Where electrically operated signs are either not suitable or not available, illuminated legend type such as EXIT signs
etc., which require no electric supply may be considered. The units are
continuously illuminated by tritium gas, and a life of over fifteen (15) years is claimed. No harmful radiation is
given off by these signs and they are now accepted by most Fire Authorities. Their main
disadvantage is their lack of brightness and where used the legends should be of ample size. They
are not suitable for general lighting.
Before installing these signs they should be registered with the relevant Authority under the Radioactive Substances
Act. Disposal of these signs also presents problems and the usual procedure is to return them to
the manufacturers when they are no longer required. The vessels containing titrium are carefully
designed to minimise the risk of damage, and it is claimed that these units can be subjected to very
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violent treatment whilst in service without impairing the radioactive source.
3.12.6 Emergency lighting panels shall be supplied by lighting transformers fed from the emergency bus. This
bus shall in turn be supplied from an automatic transfer switch supplied from the emergency generator or
the essential services bus. Normal and emergency lighting systems shall be supplied from separate circuit
breakers at the essential services centre.
3.12.7 Emergency lighting for control rooms shall be supplied from the emergency generator facilities.
3.12.8 In addition to the emergency lighting, control room emergency lighting shall be installed to illuminate the
instrument panels by means of self-contained battery operated units having integral trickle chargers which
are supplied from the normal AC source. Lights shall be mounted to focus on the front of the instrument
panel. Self-contained battery units shall have the following features:
(a)units shall be mounted, wired, equipped with a test switch and have an automatic transfer device to
energise the unit when the normal and emergency generator supplies fail,
(b)units shall be capable of maintaining the illumination levels for ½ hour, 1 hour or 2 hours as required by
the location and purpose,
(c)units shall be equipped with a factory sealed battery, with a minimum maintenance-free period of five
(5) years. Units shall incorporate a completely automatic charger having sufficient capacity to
restore the battery to full charge within 24 hours following an emergency discharge of not more
than ½, 1 or 2 hours as required by the design.
3.12.9 Fluorescent fixtures supplied from battery units are preferred. Wall mounted, incandescent units are
acceptable. The lighting level supplied by these additional units shall be 2 ft candles (22 lux).
3.12.10 Emergency lighting for substations shall be supplied from the emergency generator, if one is installed.
Emergency lighting for substations without emergency generator facilities shall be supplied by means of self-
contained battery-operated units having trickle chargers, which are supplied from the normal supply source.
Self-contained units shall have the following features:
(a)units shall be mounted, wired, equipped with test provisions and have an automatic transfer device to light unit
when the normal and emergency generator supplies fail,
(b)unit shall be capable of maintaining the illumination levels for at least 1½ hours,
(c)units shall be equipped with a factory sealed battery, with a minimum maintenance free period of five (5)
years. Units shall incorporate a completely automatic high/low rate charger having sufficient
capacity to restore the battery to full charge within 12 hours, following an emergency discharge of
not more than 1½ hours.
3.12.11 Self-contained units shall be used to provide new emergency lighting in extensions to existing substations
which already use self-contained units.
New emergency lighting for extensions to existing substations with emergency generator facilities, shall be provided
by additional fixtures supplied from the emergency generator.
3.12.12 Neutral conductors of circuits supplying discharge type lighting shall be of the same size as the circuit line
conductors.
Wire smaller than Number 12 AWG (2.5 mm²) shall not be used for lighting branch circuits.
Wire insulation shall be suitable for the operating temperature of the fixtures.
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3.12.13 All lighting equipment, including transformers, panelboards, transfer switches, etc shall be identified with
traffolyte nameplates. The switch or circuit breaker controlling each fixture shall be identified on a
nameplate located at that fixture.
3.12.14 A circuit directory shall be installed at each lighting panelboard identifying each branch circuit. The
identification shall include the use of each circuit (lighting, receptacles, etc) and the area served.
3.12.15 In locations with moving machinery, the lighting design shall avoid stroboscopic effect. Lead-lag ballasts
or division of load between phases shall be employed where necessary.
3.12.16 Transfer equipment may be either autochangeover contactors for bulk changeover or relays for smaller
numbers of fittings or even individual fittings. These contactors and relays shall always be 'fail safe' (i.e. if
faulty shall energise the lighting) and shall have the following characteristics:
AC Operating Coils
DC Operating Coils
Both AC and DC operated contactors shall be able to withstand 110% of their rated voltages continuously without
damage to their operating coils.
3.13.1 Specification
Security lighting, when required, shall always include all of Category I and the applicable items specified in
Category II.
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Category I Category II
Fenced perimeters Open areas
Unfenced perimeters Storage and parking areas
Plant and building entrances Piers and docks
Guard towers Vital structures
Gate house Vital buildings
Tank fields
The plant's normal electric power source shall supply the security lighting system. When specified, backup shall be
furnished by one or more emergency generators equipped to start automatically in case of normal supply
failure.
Branch circuits shall be single-phase, 2-wire. Adjacent lights shall not be served from the same circuit. Operation
of a branch circuit protective device shall not affect more than one-third of the lights on a perimeter.
Fenced perimeters and buildings face perimeters shall be illuminated per the following:
10 3 70 21 3 32 2 22 10
Semi-isolated Controlled 10 3 70 21 6 64 4 44 5
Fenced
Building Controlled 50 15 50 15 6 64 4 44 5
Face (total from face
of building)
Building face perimeters shall be illuminated so that doorways and other recesses are shadow free.
Perimeter patrol road shall be illuminated to an in-service level of 0.2 ft candle (2 lux) with a non-uniformity limit of
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10, and with an initial level of 0.3 ft candle (3 lux).
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Entrance lighting. Strips on either side of an entrance along a perimeter shall have additional controlled illumination
as follows:
Ratio
Max/Min
Guard towers shall have a low level of interior illumination to reduce visibility from outside, and enable guards to
increase their night vision adaptability.
Guard towers shall be equipped with floodlights or searchlights to permit spotting of intruders.
Gate houses shall be provided with means to maintain a low level of interior illumination as for guard towers.
Open areas outside process unit limits (other than storage and parking areas) shall be illuminated to an in-service
level of 0.2 ft candles (2 lux) with a non-uniformity limit of 10, and with an initial level of 0.3 ft candles
(3 lux). Open areas adjacent to perimeters shall not change perimeter lighting requirements.
Storage and parking areas shall be illuminated in aisles, passageways and recesses to an in-service level of 0.1 ft
candles (1 lux) with a non-uniformity limit of 10, and with an initial level of 0.2 ft candles (2 lux).
Initial In-service
ft Candle ft candle
lux
lux
9 5
0.5
0.8
5
Vital structures which fall within, or are adjacent to lighted strips along perimeters, shall have a lighted area at least
20 ft (6 m) wide surrounding them.
Vital buildings which fall within or are adjacent to lighted strips shall have their walls illuminated to a height of 8 ft
(2.4 m). Walls of other vital buildings shall not be lighted. No spillage is permitted from installed lighting.
(d)provide on all tank farm roadways and patrolways an in-service level of 0.2 ft candle (2 lux) with a non-
uniformity level of 10 and with an initial level of 0.3 ft candle (3 lux).
3.14.1 The six basic rules for good lighting coupled with energy conservation are:
The need is clearly to use lamp types giving the maximum light output for each watt of electrical energy used
consistent with the other needs of the lighting installation.
Not all lamps are suitable for all applications, for example the colour of the emitted light from a SOX type sodium
lamp is normally unacceptable for certain applications in spite of their efficacy.
Careful selection of luminaires which give the required illuminance for the least energy consumed should always be
considered.
A high standard of maintenance ensures not only safety but contributes to energy saving. Poor
maintenance and the accumulation of dust and dirt reduces the useful light output and so in effect
increases the cost. Planned maintenance provides the best overall efficiency and with it, real
economies can be gained.
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(d)Use well designed energy effective lighting schemes
This specification illustrates ways of designing effective lighting schemes. After installation it should be maintained
so as to ensure these results are continuously achieved.
It is therefore essential to provide for maintenance schedules when the design is being considered, so that the
required illuminance can be achieved with the minimum luminaires and consequently a lower
consumption of energy.
Controlled switching of the lighting installation offers a number of possibilities for effective energy saving. Central
switching from a control console or use of photoelectric control are two methods which ensure the
lighting is only on when it needs to be.
The surrounding plant, particularly on industrial installations, can have a marked effect on illuminance and needs to
be taken into account, particularly at the design stage.
Whilst reflection factors tend to be minimal, every advantage should be taken of the use of light surface finishes
which will reflect the light and consequently produce energy saving.
4.0 CONSTRUCTION
4.1 Construction
Lighting fixtures and associated equipment shall be of the Vendor/Contractor's standard type and shall conform to
NEMA specifications and standards.
The use of other types of construction requires the approval of the Owner.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1The characteristics of materials shall be suitable for the place of installation and operating conditions. All
lighting fixtures and the individual components shall be suitable for the environmental conditions stated. It
will be necessary to consider all environmental factors which may affect the life of materials and safety
conditions such as:
4.2.3The equipment and material forming part of the same supply shall be of the same type for similar functions.
4.3.1Illustrations and/or samples of all lighting fittings which the Vendor/Contractor proposes to purchase shall be
submitted to the Owner for approval before issuing any sub-order, except where a fully detailed
specification is given on the drawings. Lighting fittings for interior and exterior use are to be manufactured
and tested in accordance with the appropriate Sections of BS 4533 or equivalent ANSI/NEMA Standard
and, together with all components, are to be suitable for service and operation in the climate specified.
4.3.2Each fitting is to be complete with all lampholders, control gear, internal wiring, fused terminal block, earth
terminal and reflectors or diffusers as specified.
4.3.3The design of each fitting is to be such as to minimise the effect of glare and such that the ingress of dust, flies
and insects is prevented. Where open type fittings are used, it is to be impossible for insects to become
lodged therein.
4.3.4The control gear for use with fluorescent lamps is to incorporate power factor and interference suppression
capacitors and is to be of the electronic type without plug-in starters. Chokes are to be impregnated and
solidly filled with polyester resin or other approved high melting compound and are to be manufactured to
restrict the third harmonic content to less than 17% of the uncorrected current value and are to be silent in
operation.
Control gear for discharge lamps shall incorporate power factor correction and interference suppression capacitors.
4.3.5Internal connections are to comprise stranded conductors not less than 18 AWG (0.75 mm²) covered with heat
resistant insulation to the requirement of BS 6500 or equivalent ANSI Standards. All internal wiring is to
be adequately cleated to the fitting casing with an approved type of cleat. The finish of fittings for interior
use is to be impervious to deterioration by atmospheric reaction. Fittings for exterior use shall have a
vitreous enamel, natural aluminium or galvanised finish according to the manufacturer's standard product.
Lighting fittings are to be the type as detailed on the drawings.
4.3.6All lighting fittings shall be provided with all lamps and tubes necessary to complete the installation.
5.0NEMA/IEC DIFFERENCES
5.1General
This specification is primarily written for fittings manufactured in accordance with the American (NEMA)
standards.
If it is necessary or advantageous (or if there is no equivalent NEMA standard) to purchase fittings in accordance
with International (IEC) Standards, the specification can still be utilised but the salient differences
occurring should be noted as detailed below.
5.2Salient Differences
This section does not attempt to list every difference between American (NEMA) standards and IEC standards, but
covers only those salient differences that could affect the final installation if not properly addressed during
the design phase.
The NEMA Standards in many cases utilise imperial units (horsepower, feet, pounds, degrees fahrenheit, foot
candles, etc.) whilst the IEC Standards utilise SI units (metres, grams, degrees celsius etc.).
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Note:
For electrical equipment, the (American) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) have recommended
that the use of the imperial (British-American) units in use be reduced as rapidly as possible in favour of
the SI units, with certain implementations such as the use of horsepower being phased out first.
The IEC Code precisely defines the ingress protection offered to the equipment by its enclosure against solid bodies
and moisture. The NEMA Code is now similar, and for most refinery installations, an enclosure of "IP54"
(as defined in both codes) should be adequate for most installations.
Full details of the comparison of IEC and American practices are detailed in GES L.35 and are not reiterated here.
If it is intended to purchase fittings to IEC Standards, reference shall be made to the contract hazardous area drawing
produced from the principles stated in GES L.35 to establish the enclosure type needed.
Note:
The National Electrical Code NFPA 70, Article 500 and API.RP500 cover the American approach to hazardous
(Classified) areas in some detail.
5.2.5 Grounding
Concerned with the nature and location of an intentional electrical interconnection between the Electrical System
Conductors and Ground.
In British Practice, the terms "Grounding" and "Ground" are replaced by "Earthing" and "Earth".
6.0 INSPECTION
6.1 Procedures
(a)The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture, fabrication,
assembly and testing.
(b)The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate quality control and inspection
of equipment and materials as defined in ISO 9000. Any inspection by Owner or his Inspector shall
not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under his guarantees.
(c)Any defects noticed in the course of fabrication shall be brought to the attention of the Inspector who
shall decide if the faulty material or workmanship should be repaired or rejected.
(d)If inspection is waived, the required data shall be forwarded to the Owner. If submission of data is not
requested, all data shall be retained by the Vendor/Contractor for issue to the Owner on demand, for at
least five years.
(e)The Vendor/Contractor shall provide a safe working environment for the Inspector and alert the
Inspector of potential hazards.
6.2 Scope
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6.2.1The inspection requirements will be covered by the document "General Conditions of Purchase" which forms
part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below.
6.2.2Inspector shall inspect the fittings to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the latest revision of this
specification and Data Sheet, drawings or other attachments to the material requisition, and the latest
revision of the Vendor/Contractor's documentation and data relating to the specific material requisition.
6.2.3All shopwork and testing of the fittings set shall be carried out to the complete satisfaction of the Inspector, but
his approval shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of the responsibility for the guarantees covered in the
Purchase Order/Contract.
(b)certification/approvals markings,
(e)terminals,
(f)mounting arrangement,
(h)accessories,
Inspector shall ensure that any shortcomings in the Vendor/Contractor's documentation or data are rectified before
any equipment or material is accepted for shipment.
6.3 Nameplates
Each fitting shall be provided with a rating plate of stainless steel fitted in a visible position, showing the appropriate
items listed below. The entries on the plate shall be indelibly marked (by etching, engraving or stamping).
7.0TESTING
Tests shall be performed in accordance with the applicable codes, the requirements of the Data Sheet and include as
a minimum the following Routine Tests.
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7.3Test Procedures
7.3.1In all cases the Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval prior to
the start of the testing programme.
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit a schedule of Site Acceptance Tests that are to be undertaken to ensure that the
equipment is satisfactory.
The test schedules shall be approved by the Owner. There shall be a separate set of acceptance tests for each item of
equipment.
The initial acceptance tests shall be performed by the Vendor/Contractor when all relevant equipment has been
installed.
Fourteen days after the systems have been put into service, or fourteen days after the initial acceptance tests,
whichever is the earliest, the Final Acceptance Tests shall be effected by the Vendor/Contractor, and be
witnessed by the Inspector.
7.5.1Test Certificates
Final acceptance of the system will be given following satisfactory Final Acceptance Tests.
All copies of test certificates shall be furnished with final drawings as called for in documentation section. The
Final Acceptance Tests shall be witnessed by the Inspector who shall retain one copy of the certified tests.
7.6Test Equipment
7.6.1Supply
7.6.2Test Accessories
All necessary test leads, power cords and ancillaries shall be provided.
Note:
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All instrument and apparatus used in the performance of the tests shall have been calibrated to an agreed standard at
a laboratory of National standing within the period of 15 months of the test date. The cost of carrying out
such calibrations shall be borne by the Vendor/Contractor in all cases.
8.0 DOCUMENTATION
8.1Introduction
8.1.1This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, fabrication, inspection and testing for
all the equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.
8.1.2The detailed list of documents that are required will be included with the Purchase Order/Contract, however as
a minimum the following listed documents will be provided by the Vendor/Contractor as and when
required by the Vendor Documentation Requirements (VDR) list:
.General Arrangement,
. Foundation Layout,
.Single Line Diagram,
.Schematic and block wiring diagrams,
. Polar Curves.
8.1.3The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum requirement; all details to confirm compliance with
the relevant specifications, and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of the
Vendor/Contractor's proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment, should be submitted in
accordance with the schedule specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.
8.1.4Any production or procurement undertaken by the Vendor/Contractor which is prior to the relevant
documentation being submitted and reviewed by the Owner is at the Vendor/Contractors risk.
8.1.5On all documentation the Owner Purchase Order/Contract number, equipment title, tag number and project
name shall be quoted.
8.1.6All documentation shall be checked and signed by the checker before submission.
8.2.1The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a preliminary quality control plan and proposals for
Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance tests.
8.2.2The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his tender documentation a statement of proposed Sub-Vendors/Sub-
Contractors, a document submission schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of three weeks and
outline programme for procurement and production activities.
8.2.3The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the enquiry review stage.
8.2.4Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor detailing design, procurement, production and
documentation activities, the format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.
8.3.1The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheet containing all the relevant
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information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner.
8.3.2Project specific instructions will be issued to the Vendor/Contractor with the Purchase Order/Contract, which
describes the data and calculations to be submitted, and the methods of submission.
8.3.3The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.
8.3.4All calculations shall be carried out in clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of formulae
or methods not specified in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be clearly
referenced.
8.3.5Computer calculations will only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other
values and the computer program has been validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.
8.3.6Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, i.e. foundation loading and equipment footprint, shall be
presented for appraisal together.
8.4Drawings
8.4.1The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.
8.4.2The components and process to produce the ordered equipment shall be shown in sufficient detail to be fully
appraised e.g. outline drawings, components list and schematic.
8.4.3General arrangement drawings shall be to scale and show the relative location and main dimensions of all
components including elevations.
8.4.4Detail drawings which may be included on the general arrangement shall include thicknesses and dimensions
of all components.
8.4.5As-built drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built dimensions.
8.5.1Two copies of the Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the manufacturing process. Where
stated in the Purchase Order/Contract, besides the electrical documents itemised in Section 8.1.2, it shall
contain the following:
8.5.2Six sets of the Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual (IOM) shall be specifically compiled for the
equipment supplied. A compendium of manufacturer's data for a range of like products is not acceptable.
The IOM shall contain the following:
The IOMs shall be presented in A4 format, and be securely bound in heavy duty 4 ring binders.
8.5.3The Vendor/Contractor shall produce as built documents revised to indicate field changes.
All documentation (drawings, calculations and Data Sheet etc.) shall be produced by the Vendor/Contractor in
electronic format.
The format shall be compatible with that used by the Owner and shall be agreed at the commencement of the
Purchase Order/Contract.
In addition to the 'hard copies' required under the contract, copies of the electronic records shall be issued to the
Owner for all approved documentation, this forming part of the Vendor/Contractor's contractual
obligations.
All bare surfaces which are exposed during transit or storage shall be given a coat of temporary rust inhibiting
material.
Surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with GES X.06.
9.2 Spares
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal, a priced list of recommended spares for start-up and two
years operation for review by the Owner. This list shall include, but not be limited to:
This section describes the minimum requirements for the preservation and protection of all fittings during the sea
and land transportation and storage prior to installation.
The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from the time of despatch to the
time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24 months shall be
assumed. Packing to be suitable for sea freight.
(a)After mechanical completion at the works, the equipment shall be left in a clean dry condition.
(b)The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the item(s) to prevent damage during
shipment.
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his procedures for packing and preservation for review by the Owner.
9.4 Shipping
The equipment shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been approved by
the Owner's Inspector.
9.5Warranty
The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all material and services supplied against any defect for a period of twelve (12)
months after commissioning, or twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery to site, whichever is the
shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.
Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with
restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.
TABLE 10.1
Compressor houses
operating aisle 40 (430) 25 (270) Floor 2
other indoor areas 23 (250) 15 (160) Floor 4
Note 1: For ladders only, lighting is required at access, landing platforms and grade areas.
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TABLE 10.1 (continued)
Tank fields
manifold areas 0.9 (10) 0.5 (5) Grade 10
streets within field 0.3 (3) 0.2 (2) Grade 10
Loading racks
general area 8.5 (90) 5 (95) Grade 4
loading point 17 (180) 10 (110) Point -
Street lighting
process area 0.7 (7) 0.4 (4) Grade 10
heavy traffic volume main roads 0.7 (7) 0.4 (4) Grade 10
Main parking lot 0.2 (2) 0.1 (1) Grade 10
Loading, unloading, cooling water pump
houses
pump area 8.5 (90) 5 (55) - -
control area general 25 (270) 15 (160) - -
control panel 33 (345) 20 (215) 64" (1600 mm) V -
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TABLE 10.1 (continued)
Laboratories
qualitative, quantitative and 70 (750) 50 (540) 37" (925 mm) 1.5
physical test 75 (810) 50 (540) 37" (925 mm) 1.5
research - experimental 50 (540) 40 (430) Floor 2
pilot plant, process and speciality
Shops
rough bench & machine work,
large fabrication 30 (320) 20 (215) Floor 4
Medium bench & machine work, automatic
machines grinding 75 (810) 50 (540) 30" (750 mm) 2
Craneway aisles 25 (270) 15 (160) Floor 4
Speciality shops:
small machine 70 (750) 50 (550) 30" (750 mm) 2
sheet metal 45 (480) 30 (320) 30" (750 mm) 2
electrical 70 (750) 50 (550) 30" (750 mm) 2
instrument 70 (750) 50 (550) 30" (750 mm) 2
Change house
locker room, shower 22 (240) 15 (160) Floor 2
lavatory 30 (320) 20 (215) Floor 2
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TABLE 10.1 (continued)
Cafeteria
eating area 45 (480) 30 (320) 30" (750 mm) 2
serving area 45 (480) 30 (320) 36" (900 mm) 1.5
food preparation 45 (480) 30 (320) 36" (900 mm) 2
general, halls 15 (160) 10 (110) Floor 1.5
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DATA SHEET No.
LUMINAIRES
P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT LOCATION SHEET 1 of 1
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
DATA BY OWNER
1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR :
2
3 Equipment No. :
4 Req. Item No. :
5 Supply characteristics :
6 Volts : ; Frequency : Hz
7 Volts tolerance : ± %
8 Frequency tolerance : ± %
9 Supply harmonics (%) :
10 Enclosure IP rating : IP65
11 Area : Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Class 1, Div 1 / Class 1, Div 2 / Non Hazardous
12 Fitting certification : Industrial / EEx(N) /EEx(d) / EEx(e) / Temperature class : T ; Gas grouping :
13 Lamp type :
14 Cable entries : Cores ; kc.mil (mm²) ; No. of entries
15 Protective finish :
16 Lamp rating : Watts Lamp type :
17 Ancillary equipment ( choke, mounting, brackets, diffuser etc. ) if required :
18
19
20 Polar curve required : Yes / No
21 Standby capacity ( emergency lighting ) if relevant :
22 316 stainless steel / Stove enameled steel / Aluminium die cast / GRP
23 Mounting : Pole / Surface / Recessed /
24 INFORMATION FROM VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
25 Volts : ; Frequency : Hz
26 Volts tolerance : ± %
27 Frequency tolerance : ± %
28 Supply harmonics (%) :
29 Enclosure IP rating : IP65
30 Fitting certification : Industrial / EEx(N) /EEx(d) / EEx(e) /
31 Lamp type :
32 Cable entries : Cores ; kc.mil (mm²) ; No. of entries / size
33 Protective finish :
34 Light intensity : Foot candles ( LUX )
35 Maintenance factor :
36 Polar curve :
37 Efficacy :
38 Battery type : * Battery rating : * Ah
39 Standby capacity : * Hours
40 Certificate No.
41
42 NOTES
43 1. * If relevant ( for emergency fittings )
44
45
46
Revision No./Date
Prepared by/Date
Authorised by/Date
Purpose
(C) 1999 NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION. The information on this sheet may be used only for the purpose for which it is supplied by NOC.
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