This document provides operating instructions for nitrogen supply to a new LNG train project in Skikda, Algeria. Nitrogen will be supplied at 6.4 barg from an existing facility and distributed to various continuous users including analyzers, compressor seals, and tank purges. Startup of nitrogen involves notifying the supply facility and verifying valve positions before opening supply lines. Normal operation flow rates are provided and temporary supply from bottled nitrogen is also described for backup. Shutdown involves properly isolating and depressurizing nitrogen lines.
This document provides operating instructions for nitrogen supply to a new LNG train project in Skikda, Algeria. Nitrogen will be supplied at 6.4 barg from an existing facility and distributed to various continuous users including analyzers, compressor seals, and tank purges. Startup of nitrogen involves notifying the supply facility and verifying valve positions before opening supply lines. Normal operation flow rates are provided and temporary supply from bottled nitrogen is also described for backup. Shutdown involves properly isolating and depressurizing nitrogen lines.
This document provides operating instructions for nitrogen supply to a new LNG train project in Skikda, Algeria. Nitrogen will be supplied at 6.4 barg from an existing facility and distributed to various continuous users including analyzers, compressor seals, and tank purges. Startup of nitrogen involves notifying the supply facility and verifying valve positions before opening supply lines. Normal operation flow rates are provided and temporary supply from bottled nitrogen is also described for backup. Shutdown involves properly isolating and depressurizing nitrogen lines.
This document provides operating instructions for nitrogen supply to a new LNG train project in Skikda, Algeria. Nitrogen will be supplied at 6.4 barg from an existing facility and distributed to various continuous users including analyzers, compressor seals, and tank purges. Startup of nitrogen involves notifying the supply facility and verifying valve positions before opening supply lines. Normal operation flow rates are provided and temporary supply from bottled nitrogen is also described for backup. Shutdown involves properly isolating and depressurizing nitrogen lines.
SKIKDA, ALGERIA OPERATING MANUAL VOLUME IV, SECTION 4-1: UNIT 57 NITROGEN
DOCUMENT NO: PP-AAA-PP1-147
KBR JOB NO.: J6404
0 JDS Issued for Implementation 23-Nov-10 GRM BA AB
B JDS Issue For Client Approval 05-Sep-10 GRM BA -
A VK Issue for Client Approval 05-May-10 ACG BA -
Rev. By Description Date KBR KBR CLIENT
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NEW LNG TRAIN SKIKDA PROJECT DOCUMENT NO. SKIKDA, ALGERIA PP-AAA-PP1-147 OPERATING MANUAL VOLUME IV, SECTION 4-1: REVISION 0 NITROGEN 23 NOVEMBER 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 3 2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5 3.0 OPERATIONS....................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Normal Running..............................................................................................................7 3.2 Typical Operating Parameters ........................................................................................7 3.3 Temporary Operation......................................................................................................7 4.0 START-UP ............................................................................................................ 8 4.1 Nitrogen Start-up ............................................................................................................8 5.0 SHUTDOWN ......................................................................................................... 9 5.1 Normal Shutdown ...........................................................................................................9 5.2 Process Upsets / Production Loss ..................................................................................9
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1.0 INTRODUCTION This operating manual relates to the facilities indicated on Process Flow Diagram PR-57-PR32-001 and the P&IDs PR-00-SYPI-017 to PR-00-SYPI-018D and PR-10- SYPI-001 to PR-10-SYPI-007 Nitrogen can be supplied to various continuous and intermittent users in the Skikda New LNG Train at minimum 6.4 barg from the tie-in connection to the nitrogen header in GL1K. . There is no nitrogen generating facility in the New Skikda LNG Train.
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2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The continuous nitrogen users in the Skikda New LNG Train are: • Analyzer houses • Buffer / seal gas for various compressors • Nitrogen bleeds to atmosphere from various storage tanks and surge drums. • Nitrogen make-up to various storage tanks and surge drums to compensate for liquid draw-off. • Instrument and electrical cable seal purges for various pumps & expanders. • Nitrogen make-up to the MR loop may not be continuously needed considering the feed gas has sufficient nitrogen in it. Continuous make-up is however assumed for design purposes. • Nitrogen seal for Cold / Warm Flare Stack The intermittent nitrogen users are: • Nitrogen purging of lines / equipment during start-up, shutdown, and other maintenance activities. Since the new LNG Train does not have nitrogen generating facilities, the Nitrogen supply is form the existing GNL1.K nitrogen network:
Liquid Nitrogen from the GL1.K plant is at 99.99% minimum N2 purity and it has maximum of 50 ppm(v) O2 and 1 ppm(v) H2O content.
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N2 is provided to the SKIKDA plant at 6.4barg and 24°C with the following flow rates:
System Description N2 Flow
N2 Header 1220 kg/hr
N2 to LNG Train 586 kg/hr
N2 to Fractionation 4 kg/hr
N2 to Unit 02 Solvent Storage 4 kg/hr
Unit 20 Propane Refrigeration 62 kg/hr
Unit 09,14,51,55,63,64 0 kg/hr
Unit 08 & 58, Hot Oil 4 kg/hr
Unit 65, Flare System 260 kg/hr
Unit 71, LNG Storage and BOG 181 kg/hr
Unit 76,Propane, Butane, Gasoline
51 kg/hr Storage
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3.0 OPERATIONS 3.1 Normal Running The continuous demand of the New Skikda LNG Plant for Nitrogen is expected to be approximately 976 Nm3/h during normal operations. Nitrogen is also intermittently used for purging lines or equipment during start-up, shutdown and other maintenance activities. The peak demand for nitrogen, which is the sum of continuous loads plus the peak intermittent load for each unit, is expected to be 1254 Nm3/h.
3.2 Typical Operating Parameters
The following table contains typical operating variables for the Nitrogen System.
Operating Variables for the Nitrogen System
Tag No. Description Typical Value Units
00-AI-1020 Nitrogen from GL1.K complex 50 ppm
Oxygen Analyzer
00-PI-1013 Nitrogen from GL1.K complex 6.4 barg
pressure indicator
00-TI-1014 Nitrogen from GL1.K complex 24 ºC
temperature indicator
00-FI-1015 Nitrogen from GL1.K complex flow 1220/1722 Kg/hr.
00-FQI-1015 Nitrogen from GL1.K complex flow Kg
totalizer
3.3 Temporary Operation
The spare liquid nitrogen storage package with bottle and atmospheric vaporizer is used when the liquid Nitrogen supply is not available from the HELISON plant. The spare package is located inside existing plant (Pole 1 utilities) and liquid nitrogen is supplied by trucks.
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4.0 START-UP This section outlines the steps necessary to place the Nitrogen System in service. For the purpose of this section of the operating manual, it is assumed that the following conditions exist: Nitrogen System is pre-commissioned including flushing, blowing, draining and tightness testing; utilities are in service, and system is ready for start-up. Note that nitrogen is supplied to the utility stations and various process users in the New LNG Train from the GL1.K complex at 6.4 barg or by pipeline from Messer Algeria at 7.0 barg. It is therefore critical that the system is thoroughly checked prior to start-up in order to avoid nitrogen losses to the atmosphere. Nitrogen should be used only as necessary. Prior to the startup, it must be confirmed that the nitrogen valves to all users are lined up in their normal positions as either Normally Opened or Normally Closed as per the P&IDs. The low point drains and vent valves should be confirmed as closed and the plugs are installed. 4.1 Nitrogen Start-up 1. Notify GL1.K complex of intent to place Nitrogen System in service. 2. Slowly open the 3” isolation valve at OSBL battery limit and pressure up the Nitrogen system to supply pressure. Monitor oxygen content via analyzer 00-AI- 1020 and inform supplier if oxygen is not per specifications. 3. Slowly open the 3” isolation valve at the Fractionation Unit battery limit and pressure up the Fractionation Unit to supply pressure. 4. Slowly open the 3” isolation valve at the LNG Train battery limit and pressure up the LNG train to supply pressure. 5. Once service is established, notify supplier if nitrogen supply pressure is too low. The nitrogen system is now in service.
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5.0 SHUTDOWN 5.1 Normal Shutdown Nitrogen supply to the New LNG Train is normally not shutdown until after the entire LNG train is shutdown. Nitrogen supply to the flare headers is required even after the New LNG Train is shutdown. For the purposes of this operating manual, it is assumed that the nitrogen system is in normal operation while the entire LNG Train is shutdown. 1. Notify GL1.K complex of intent to shutdown the Nitrogen System. 2. Verify that the nitrogen system headers are isolated. 3. Isolate nitrogen supply to the new LNG Train via 3” ball valve located near the tie-in point to the GL1.K facilities. 4. If required, isolate nitrogen supply to the Fractionation Unit via 3” ball valve at battery limit. 5. If required, isolate nitrogen supply to the LNG Train via 3” ball valve at battery limit. 6. The nitrogen system is now shutdown. Depressure system if required. 5.2 Process Upsets / Production Loss The following events can cause temporary process upsets in the Nitrogen system resulting in production loss. 1. Loss of Nitrogen Pressure Loss of nitrogen pressure from supply source (GL1.K facilities) could result in complete stoppage of flow to nitrogen consumers if not corrected quickly. Buffer gas for the main compressors is necessary for keeping the lube oil away from the seals.
