General Specification: NO. 10-1-3 Firewater Pump Package
General Specification: NO. 10-1-3 Firewater Pump Package
General Specification: NO. 10-1-3 Firewater Pump Package
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
NO. 10-1-3
FIREWATER PUMP PACKAGE
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
FIREWATER PUMP PACKAGE
Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc.
Development Projects Department GS 10-1-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.0 REFERENCES............................................................................................................... 2
FIGURES
1 Firewater Pump
APPENDIX
A Firewater Pump Datasheet
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for the design, selection, fabrication,
supply, inspection, testing, preparation for shipment and Vendor responsibility of diesel
engine driven vertical turbine firewater pumps for installation on oil and gas
drilling/production platforms located in coastal and offshore waters of Malaysia.
1.2 Items considered include pump, pipe column and shafting, interconnecting couplings,
surface discharge head, relief and air release valves, right angle gear, flexible
connecting shaft, engine driver c/w accessories, engine cooling system, engine
starting systems, diesel fuel day tank, instruments and controls, and structural steel skid
base incorporating all the above equipment.
1.3 Except as modified herein, completed fire pump package shall conform to NFPA 20.
Pump shall be built to conform with UL 448
2.0 REFERENCES
• NFPA-20 "Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection",
the National Fire Protection Association
• NFPA 496 "Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment"
• "Hydraulic Institute Standards for Centrifugal, Rotary and Reciprocating Pumps",
the Hydraulic Institute
• AGMA - American Gear Manufacturer's Association
3.0 DESIGN
3.1 Pump
3.1.2 Pump shall operate at 1800 rpm (or less if recommended by manufacturer) and
shall be capable of producing 1150 kPag minimum discharge pressure (or other
pressure specified on data sheet) at the surface discharge head at rated capacity.
3.1.3 Pump submergence shall be measured from Pumping Water Level. Pumping water
level shall be -8.1m MSL (8.1m below Mean Sea Level) unless specified otherwise on
the datasheet. The pumping water level is defined as the summation of static water
level and drawdown. The static water level will be -7.5 m MSL (based on 100 year
storm), unless otherwise stated on data sheet. Drawdown shall be at least 0.6 m at
design capacity. Please refer to Figure 1. Minimum pump submergence shall be per
NFPA 20 for wet pit operations unless otherwise specified on the data sheet. NPSHR
shall be at least 0.9 m less than NPSHA for all flow conditions between minimum and
maximum flow rates. Pump discharge head elevation shall be as stated on data sheet.
3.1.4 Pump minimum rated capacity shall be as stated on data sheet. Capacity shall be
adjusted upward if necessary to load driver, but driver power rating shall not be
exceeded at any point on the pump curve. Pumps shall furnish not less than 150 percent
of rated capacity at a total head of not less than 65 percent of the rated head. The head-
capacity curve shall rise continuously between design and shut off, however, the total
shutoff head shall not exceed 140 percent of total rated head.
3.1.5 Pump bowls shall be assembled by bolting, and a cone type (heavy duty) suction
strainer shall be furnished. The strainer shall have an open area at least 4 times the
impeller eye area per NFPA and fitted to pump bowl during shop test. The strainer
shall be attached to the bowl using flanges and bolting. The strainer shall be able to
restrict the maximum particle size listed for the pump or 12.7 millimeter diameter
whichever is smaller.
3.1.6 Pump impellers shall be the enclosed type keyed to the shaft. Replaceable bowl and
impeller wear rings shall be furnished on the impeller inlet side, and on the back side
also if balanced design. A mimimum of 5% total head increase shall be obtainable by
increasing the impeller diameter. The best efficiency point for the furnished impeller
shall be between the rated point and the normal operating point but not less than 85%
of the rated point.
3.1.7 Vendor shall perform torsional and lateral dynamic analyses of one complete firewater
pump package consisting of the pump, gear, axle coupling and engine driver. The
vendor shall provide the torsional characteristics of each component. These analyses
shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of API 610 " Centrifugal Pump
for Refinery Service" 8th Edition, Section 2.8, 5.3 and Appendix I, J. In addition,
vendor shall perform a dynamic analysis of the gearbox in accordance with the
requirements of API 677 General Purpose Gear Units for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas
Industry Services, 2nd Edition, Section 2.8.
3.2.1 Pump column lengths shall not exceed the requirements of API 610 Fig 5.2 (8th
Edition), or 1.5m nominal length, whichever is lower. Flange faces shall be parallel and
machined for rabbet fit to permit true and accurate alignment of the column without
gaskets, and for proper fit of bearing retainer. Total dial indicator reading shall not
exceed 50 microns for lateral misalignment and 25 microns for parallel misalignment.
All welds shall be full-penetration. Dimensional details shall be appraised by
EMEPMI prior to fabrication.
3.2.2 Centralizers shall not be installed on the pump columns. Vendor shall design other
means to compensate for the absence of centralizers. Vendor shall advise EMEPMI on
the method to compensate for the absence of centralizers.
3.2.3 Column flowing total pressure loss shall not exceed 14 kPag at design flow rate.
3.2.4 Pump drive shaft shall be manufactured in the same nominal lengths as the columns.
The shaft shall be machined smooth and shall be straight within a total indicated runout
of 25 micrometers. The shaft sections shall be connected with threaded couplings.
Care shall be taken to maintain the threads concentric with the shaft, within 25
micrometers, and the coupling shoulders square to the shaft centerline. When specified
by EMEPMI, flat slots shall be machined on the shafts and couplings to facilitate
assembling and disconnecting the shaft sections using wrenches without having to
resort to pipe wrenches.
3.2.5 A shaft sleeve with a maximum mounted run out at the O.D. of 50 micrometers shall be
furnished in the packing/seal area. The sleeves shall be positively secured to the shaft
and shall not be less than 2.5 mm. thick. A slinger ring shall be furnished above the
gland.
3.2.6 Shaft shall be designed with a torque rating of at least twice the pump torque required
at maximum horsepower, and a stress concentration factor of not less than three for
calculations. However, all transitions shall be designed to have a stress concentration
factor lower than two. The smallest thread root diameter shall be used for calculation
of shaft sizes. The first dry critical speed shall be 20% above the maximum allowable
continuous speed.
3.2.7 Each length of drive shaft shall be supported in a bearing. Bearing material shall be
carbon filled teflon with non-swelling features and suitable for seawater lubrication or
other compound approved by EMEPMI (e.g., Feroform T12, manufactured by
TENMAT Ltd). Bearings shall also be suitable for dry running during pump start-up.
The bearings shall be fluted and positively secured in both axial directions. Bearing
housings shall be designed for easy installation during shaft and column assembly.
Bearing spacing shall comply with API 610 Fig 5.2 (8th Edition), or 1.5m whichever is
lower.
3.2.8 The pump shaft to gearbox connection shall be flanged for easy removal.
3.3.1 Discharge head shall be fabricated steel and designed to suit a right angle gear. Head
shall have lugs or padeyes of the same nominal chemistry for lifting. Maximum
pressure drop shall be 7 kPa at design flow rate. Discharge head shall be rabbet fit with
the gearbox and baseplate.
3.4.1 Relief valve shall be Cla-Val Co. model 9-2100G or equal, sized for design rate and set
at the MWP of the lesser of the pump, column or discharge head. The valve body and
trim shall be made of seawater corrosion resistant material e.g., nickel aluminium
bronze or Monel.
3.4.2 A 40mm (NS) pipe size or larger automatic air release valve, Cla-Val Co. model 33A
or equal shall be provided to vent air from the column and the discharge head upon
starting of the pump. This valve shall also admit air to the column to dissipate vacuum
there upon stopping the pump. The valve body and trim shall be made of seawater
corrosion resistant material e.g., nickel aluminium bronze or Monel.
3.5.1 The right angle gear shall be of the vertical hollow shaft type, permitting adjustment of
the impellers for proper installation and operation of the equipment, to be supplied by
Amarillo, Johnson, Randolph, or EMEPMI approved equal. The driver shall be direct
coupled to the right angle gear. The use of a clutch is not allowed. The gear drive shall
be equipped with a nonreverse ratchet. Vertical and horizonal shaft and gear
assemblies of the right angle drive gearbox shall be dynamically balanced. The
maximum residual unbalance shall be Umax = 6350 W/N gram-mm, where W is the
mass of the rotor in kg and N is the maximum speed in revolutions per minute.
Balance certificates shall be provided with package documentation.
3.5.2 The right angle gear shall be designed to carry all loads transmitted to it, including that
of pump thrusts (upward and downward). It shall be designed for a service factor of 2.0
and the gear ratio shall be designed to drive pump at rated speed with engine operating
at rated speed. Oil cooling, if required, shall be by external heat exchanger unless
otherwise specified on the data sheet. Only rust and oxidation inhibited gear oil in
accordance with
3.5.3 The drive shaft shall be the double U joint sliding spline type with a minimum service
factor of 2.0, Watson, or equal. The drive shaft shall be dynamically balanced. Initial
alignment between engine and gear shall be in accordance with the universal joint
manufacturer's recommendation. Agent/Vendor shall advise of manufacturer's
maximum allowable offset and angularity for use in field installation alignment.
3.5.4 The service life of the gear and drive shaft shall be 20,000 hours.
3.6.1 Engine shall be Caterpiller or equal, four cycle compression ignition and turbocharged
with water cooled manifolds and water jacketed turbochargers.
3.6.1.1 Engine shall be equipped with a heavy duty dry type air cleaner- silencer and
emergency shut-down air inlet valve (Barber Industries or equal). Air intake filters
shall be provided with connectors for extension of air inlet trunking/ ducting. Vendor
shall advise EMEPMI of the diameter of trunking/ ducting for lengths from 5 to 10m.
The trunking/ ducting shall be provided by the module fabricator.
3.6.1.2 Engine shall be equipped with water cooled exhaust manifold(s),stainless steel
flexible corrugated expansion joint exhaust connector(s) with internal liner, and
stainless steel spark arresting muffler, Maxim MSA-2 or equal. Allow 4" clear around
connector and muffler for insulation to be supplied by Purchaser after installation.
Muffler may be mounted by Purchaser (module fabricator). Lugs shall be provided on
the muffler for lifting and supporting. Cleats shall be provided on the muffler for the
attachments of external insulation. Connections 25mm (NS) shall be provided on the
muffler for draining of condensate. Purchaser will furnish the tailpipe. Maximum
engine exhaust temperature shall not exceed 415°C. A temperature indicator shall be
fitted to indicate exhaust temperature.
3.6.1.3 The engine site rated horsepower (per SAE defined Net-Power) shall not be less than
110% of the highest power required at any point on the pump curve taking into account
all losses (ie. gear, air intake[100mm of water], exhaust [200mm of water], etc.). The
engine shall be rated for continuous operation at 40oC ambient temperature.
3.6.1.4 Engine cooling system shall be equipped with engine driven coolant pump, coolant
reservoir, coolant/firewater heat exchanger, and coolant by-pass filter/conditioner.
Coolant will be 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor and 50% water.
Firewater design temperature shall be 29°C.
3.6.1.5 Engine fuel system shall consist of a fuel day tank built into the skid, of minimum
capacity equal to 8 hours running at rated power. Tank shall be complete with fill,
vent, suction and return connections; anti-run back check; fuel strainer; engine driven
fuel pump; and coalescing type fuel filter. A level switch low and an armored-type
sight glass liquid level gauge and shall also be provided on the fuel tank, with a drain
line for water condensate.
3.6.1.6 Engine shall be equipped with speed limiting mechanical governor and flywheel
cranking (barring) device to turn engine for maintenance. The mechanical governor
shall be provided with a locking mechanism to prevent tampering.
3.6.2 Firewater for cooling the engine via the firewater coolant heat exchanger shall be taken
from the discharge head. The main supply shall contain a quarter turn block valve, a
strainer with blow-off valve, a pressure regulator, and a second quarter turn block
valve.
3.6.2.1 An emergency, or by-pass shall also be provided and shall contain a quarter turn block
valve, a strainer with blow-off valve, and a second quarter turn block valve.
3.6.2.2 The firewater engine cooling system shall be constructed of rigid corrosion resistant
metallic piping. Flexible metallic hose shall be provided sufficient to allow gear-driver
alignment.
3.6.3 The diesel engine fire pump driver shall be equipped with two independent starting
systems as specified in Para 3.6.3.1 unless specified otherwise on the data sheet. The
manufacturer shall consider the inertia of the pump, shaft and right angle gear in sizing
the starter motors. Starting system calculations shall be submitted for EMEPMI
review.
3.6.3.1 The primary starting system shall be battery powered. Each diesel engine shall be
provided with 2 battery units. Each battery unit shall be capable of twelve consecutive
starting attempts of 15 seconds duration with 15 seconds rest periods between attempts
and power the 24 VDC logic circuitry without recharging. The back-up starting system
shall be hydraulically driven. The hydraulic system shall be capable of three
consecutive starting attempts. Each hydraulic cranking cycle shall provide necessary
number of revolutions at the required RPM to permit the diesel engine to meet the
requirements of carrying its full rated load within 20 seconds after cranking is initiated.
The primary starting system shall be automatic. The back-up starting system shall be
manual.
3.6.3.2 If air starters are required, they shall be of the sliding vane, lobed rotor or turbine type
and be sized for 620 kPa inlet pressure. Air starting systems shall include an isolating
valve, check valve, air tank(s), the starter control valve, a "Y" type strainer, a lubricator
(if recommended by manufacturer), inlet piping and outlet silencer. Starter and
components shall be designed for 1380 kPa and piping shall be all steel. Air tank(s)
shall be ASME coded and marked vessels complete with gauge and relief valve per
code.
3.6.3.3 Hydraulic starters shall be the axial piston type (PSI, UTC or equal) and be sized for
inlet pressure as recommended by manufacturer. Hydraulic starting systems shall
include hydraulic control panel, a reservoir, accumulator(s) , engine driven charge
pump, AC motor driven charge pump, manual charge pump, starter control valve,
complete closed loop tubing system and all necessary instrumentation. Tubing shall be
type 316L stainless steel with Swagelok fittings.
3.6.3.4 Electric starters shall be 24V DC pre-engaged pinion type (Delco or equal). Electric
start systems shall include load disconnect circuit breaker, batteries in fiberglass
battery box, and battery charger. The batteries shall be nickel cadmium. If Class I,
Division 2, Group D electrical classification is specified on data sheet, starter (U.S.
Energy) and other components of system shall be suitable for that classification.
Instrument air purge per NFPA 496, type "Z" is acceptable for rendering components
suitable for Division 2 service.
3.7.1 An engine instrument panel shall be provided for the engine driver which shall
contain the following features which may be manufacturer's standard supply for marine
environment:
3.7.2 A separate 24 volt DC electric controller shall be provided for the complete operation,
control, monitoring and alarming of the pump, diesel engine and starting system. The
controller shall be designed to initiate the starting of the engine upon a momentary
open contact signal received from the fire and gas system safety shutdown panel
(provided by others) or in response to other demand signals as specified. All
connections to the panel shall be to a stainless steel bulkhead. If specified on the data
sheet, panel will be shipped loose for installation by Purchaser. The controller shall be
manufactured by Engineering Concepts Limited ECU-88, Metron FD2 (Denver, Co.)
or approved equal housed in a NEMA 4 fiberglass enclosure.
Signalling devices shall be installed to provide signals to or receive signals from the
panel for the above mentioned functions. Annunciator devices shall also be installed
for status indication for the above mentioned functions.
Status indicator
Annunciator devices shall also be installed for status indication for the above
mentioned functions.
3.7.2.1 The fire pump control/shutdown panel shall provide for automatic start of the engine
for:
• Panel front emergency manual start
• Remote start from Fire & Gas Panel, which is triggered by:
Low fire main pressure (falling pressure) - only applicable to "wet" system
ESD/fusible loop actuation (pneumatic, falling pressure)
3.7.2.2 The following pressure indicators shall be installed on the panel front (if a starting air
system is used) :
3.7.2.3 When started manually from the engine control panel the following functions shall also
shut-down the engine :
3.7.3 Lock out devices shall be provided. Both electrical and hydraulic starting systems shall
be fitted with a panel mounted breaker which shall isolate the starter motors from their
respective power supplies. The breakers shall have provision for padlocks for locking
the breakers Open (or Safe), for maintenance purposes.
3.8.1 All above equipment excepting field installed pump, column, and shafting shall be
contained on a structural steel skid base constructed in accordance with GS 0-4-0. The
skid shall also incorporate a drip pan under the engine/fuel tank area sloped to drain to
a 65 mm minimum drain connection. All areas outside the drip pan shall be deck
plated with 10 mm diamond pattern plate.
4.0 MATERIALS
4.1 Pump
4.1.1 Pump bowls and impellers, bowl and impeller wear rings, bushings, bearing spiders
and housings, and pump suction strainer shall be constructed of zincless bronze, ASTM
B505 Grade C95800 or equivalent alloys suitable for stagnated seawater applications.
Alloys shall be selected for corrosion resistance in aerated seawater and mechanical
properties suitable for the intended service. The use of dissimilar metals is deprecated.
Components shall have adequate mechanical properties to suit intended service.
4.2.1 Pump columns shall be fabricated of Super Duplex pipe of minimum schedule 40, with
Super Duplex flanges. Super Duplex shall be UNS S32750 or UNS S32760 with PRE
of 40min. per GS 3-10-16. Welding shall comply with GS 18-7-4.
4.2.2 Pump shaft, line shafting, shaft couplings, and shaft sleeve shall be constructed of K-
Monel.
4.2.3 Bolts and nuts shall be K-monel. Washers, keys, collets and other fastening devices
shall match and be compatible with the material to which they are attached.
4.3.1 The surface discharge head shall be fabricated from steel plate (ASTM-A36) and steel
pipe (ASTM-A53, Gr. B) with flanges conforming to ANSI B16.5, class 150.
Fabrications shall be 100% seal welded. The interior surfaces shall be coated with a
corrosion resistant coating eg. Ceilcote Flakeline Series 200, Corroglass Series 200, or
Archco 400 Series - 1000 microns DFT.
4.4.1 Sea water piping to and from the engine cooling water exchanger shall be fabricated
from Duplex Stainless Steel as specified in 4.2.1 or 90/10 Copper-Nickel. Heat
exchanger plates shall be 70/30 Copper-Nickel, Monel or titanium.
4.5.1 The skid shall be fabricated from ASTM A-36 plate and shapes. Tubular members may
be A53 grade A pipe or structural tubing A847.
4.6 Controls
4.6.1 Control panel shall be fabricated from 12 gauge minimum type 316 stainless steel,
ASTM A167.
4.6.2 In panel tubing shall be type 316L stainless steel with 316L Swagelok fittings.
4.6.3 Tubing exterior to the panel shall be type 316L stainless steel (ASTM A269) with type
316 SS Swagelok fittings.
4.6.4 Trim for air release valve, pressure relief valves and pressure reducing valve shall
be nickel-aluminium-bronze or Monel.
5.0 FABRICATION
5.1 Skid
5.1.1 Structural steel shall be fabricated in accordance with GS 0-4-0 with welding in
accordance with AWS D1.1. All joints shall be coped for full contact and all seams
shall be seal welded, both sides.
5.2 Piping
5.2.2 Surface oxide on stainless steel shall be removed after welding or post weld heat
treatment using new stainless steel wire brushes that have not been used on carbon
steel.
6.1 Internal
The interior of the surface discharge head shall be coated with 1000 microns DFT of
Ceilcote Flakeline Series 200, Corroglass Series 200, or Archco 400 Series. The
exterior shall be coated as per GS 19-1-2 Internal coating shall be per GS 19-1-5.
6.2 External
External painting and protective coatings shall be per GS 19-1-2 Finish coat shall be
OSHA "Safety Red." Coating systems from Ameron/Dimet, Carboline,
Porter/International and Jotun are acceptable.
6.3 Exhaust
Muffler shall be 316L stainless steel and exhaust piping shall be aluminized, Metco
120, or equal.
7.1 Inspection and testing shall be as per GS 20-1-4 including the minimum source
inspection requirements (MSIR) for 'Diesel Engines' and 'Package Units', and
additional tests as indicated below or as added by the purchaser. Visual inspection
during fabrication will be performed in accordance with GS 0-4-0.
7.3 The pump, column, and head shall be assembled horizontally in the shop and
hydrostatically tested to 1.5 times the pump shut-in pressure prior to painting. The
shaft need not be installed for this test. The hydrotest duration shall be 1 hour.
7.4 The vendor shall confirm the sump to be used for the pump performance test is free of
cuttings, sand or abrasive particles which may damage the pump. After the pump
performance test, the pump shall be dismantled for inspection.
7.5 A submergence test shall be carried out to confirm the NPSH requirement of the pump.
7.6 A witnessed shop string test shall be performed for a minimum of 4 hours.
The resonant frequency of the combined engine and its support structure shall be 20%
away from the operating frequency.
7.7 Diesel engine driver shall be tested on a dynamometer. Test shall last one hour after
lube oil and cooling water temperatures have stabilized. Power output at maximum
continuous rating shall be achieved for 60 minutes. If dynamometer testing is not
witnessed by an EMEPMI representative, the nature and extent of certified records
shall be agreed between the manufacturer and EMEPMI before the test. If any part of
the test is unacceptable or engine parts are replaced due to defects, the test shall be
repeated in its entirety until a successful test is achieved.
7.8 Conditional acceptance for purposes of payment will be given at time of shipment;
however, final acceptance will not be given until a three point performance test is run
in the field. This may be as much as 1 year after conditional acceptance.
8.1 Preparation for shipment shall conform in general to GS 0-4-0. The pump, column
and shafting shall be crated or palletized and wrapped. The skid unit shall be preserved
and wrapped, with wooden protectors for fragile pieces such as the panel. If "ship
loose" is specified for the panel, it shall be crated and wrapped. Since start-up may be
as long as one year from shipment, Agent/Vendor should prepare all components for
long term storage.
9.1 Agent/Vendor shall submit the attached data sheets and API 610 data sheets with his
quotation. Pump curves showing head-capacity, horsepower, efficiency, and NPSHR
shall be furnished with the proposal. Witnessed pump test curves shall be included in
the "Owners Manual." Curves shall be for the pump assembly at design rpm, not per
stage at electric motor rpm. Other data shall be furnished per the completed data
requirement sheet of GS 0-4-0.
Figure 1
Agent/Vendor :____________________________
Quote No. :_____________ Quote ____________
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Job No. :_______________ As Built___________ *Tag :_________________Firewater Pump