Saes J 505
Saes J 505
Contents
Summary of Changes .............................................. 2
1. Scope ................................................................. 3
2. Conflicts and Deviations ..................................... 3
3. References ......................................................... 3
4. Terminology........................................................ 4
5. Design ................................................................ 6
6. System Description ............................................ 7
7. Alarm Requirements......................................... 11
8. Electrical Requirements ................................... 14
9. Installation ........................................................ 14
10. Gas Detection System Aging Characteristics ... 15
Document History .................................................. 16
Summary of Changes
Change Type
Paragraph (modification, Technical Change
addition, deletion)
1 10 deletion Deleted section 10
2 6.4.2.1 modification Clarify on single and multi-channel controller
1. Scope
This standard defines the minimum mandatory requirements governing the design and
installation of fixed hydrogen sulfide and combustible gas-in-air monitoring systems for
personnel and plant protection.
3. References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this standard shall comply with the
applicable parts of the latest editions of the references listed below, unless otherwise
noted.
4. Terminology
Attended Facility: Facility with 24-hour-per-day operation and where personnel are
continuously in attendance.
Control Building: A structure which contains process control equipment. It may be an
operator shelter, a process interface building, or a central control room.
Combustible Gas: A gas which can form an ignitable mixture
(as defined in SAES-B-006) with air.
DCS: Distributed Control System (DCS): A process control system that is
composed of distinct modules. These modules may be physically and functionally
distributed over the plant area. The distributed control system contains all the modules
and associated software required to accomplish the regulatory control and monitoring of
a process plant, excluding field instruments, remote terminal units, auxiliary control
systems, and plant information systems.
Dual Modular Redundant (1oo2D) ESD System: An ESD system which uses two
separate processors each with its own separate I/O modules, bus structure, chassis,
software and power supplies, to vote input signals in a 1oo2 arrangement.
Sensor signals are separated into two isolated paths to two separate input modules
where signals are conditioned and communicated by separate busses to separate
processors. A valid input signal on either leg of the system will initiate the desired
logic response via two separate, fail-safe, output modules.
5. Design
5.1 General
5.1.1 Fixed gas detection systems shall measure and provide alarms at the specified
concentrations of combustible gas or hydrogen sulfide in air.
The system shall be designed to provide an immediate response to an alarm
situation and to prevent unauthorized system bypass or alarm reset. The
response times of the detectors shall be per ANSI/ISA- 92.00.02-2013,
ANSI/ISA-12.13.04and ANSI/ISA-60079-29-2.
5.1.2 The design shall allow for each gas detector (sensor) to be accurately and
effectively tested or calibrated at regular periods. The system design shall
provide the means for testing each detector without disabling the entire system
or causing accidental shutdown of equipment as per ANSI/ISA- 92.00.02, and
ANSI/ISA-60079-29-2.
5.1.4 The system shall comprise one or more detectors connected to a control unit or
logic system (as specified in sections 6.4.2 and 6.4.3) to provide audible and
visible alarms in the field and in attended control buildings.
5.1.5 The system shall not be used to automatically initiate a shutdown of process
equipment. Automatic shutdown of building ventilation systems shall be in
accordance with SAES-K-002, “Air Conditioning Systems for Essential
Operating Facilities.” Also, gas detection can be used to shut down combustion
gas turbine generators.
Exception:
A H2S gas detection system shall be used to shut down producing
wells near population if a dispersion model shows that the 30 PPM
H2S RER as described in SAES-B-062 overlaps the populated area.
The detection system shall use a 2 out of 3 voting scheme to
minimize unnecessary shutdown and be checked for proper
operation and calibration.
The sensors should be installed at a slightly higher elevation than
those used in plant areas.
5.1.6 Fire detection and control shall not be incorporated into the gas detection
system.
6. System Description
6.1 General
Continuous surveillance of ambient air to detect the presence of hydrogen sulfide or
combustible gas in designated areas shall be accomplished by a gas detection system
which incorporates the following components:
a) Detectors and enclosures (detector housings)
b) Logic system or control unit
c) Interconnecting transmission cable
d) Visible and audible alarms inside attended control buildings, at detector locations,
and at the entrance gates of unattended locations.
6.2 Detector Selection
6.2.1 Detectors (sensors) shall use poison-resistant elements. Detectors and
associated ancillary control equipment shall be specified in accordance with 34-
SAMSS-514, “Combustible Gas and Hydrogen Sulfide Monitors.
6.2.1.1 Electrochemical sensor shall be used for continuous monitoring of
hydrogen sulfide. Sensor response shall not be affected by ambient
temperature variations or ambient ozone levels.
6.2.1.2 Infrared point (IR) detectors is the preferred choice for continuous
monitoring of combustible gas for new installations. The following
shall be considered for every IR application:
a) IR detector shall be suitable for the target gas (for
example, IR is not suitable for detecting hydrogen).
b) IR detector is installed in a vibration-free location (single
and intermitted beam IR design can be affected by
vibration).
c) IR detector is not suitable for relative humidity exceeding
95%.
6.2.1.3 Catalytic Bead-type diffusion detectors can be considered for
continuous monitoring of combustible gas. Catalytic Bed is not
suitable for oxygen-free application and requires more frequent
testing and calibration, comparted to IR.
6.2.1.4 The specific gas to be detected at the designated location shall be
specified, and the detector shall be calibrated for that gas.
7. Alarm Requirements
7.1 General
7.1.1 The design of the control and alarm system shall enable any part of the facility
that is being monitored to be identified quickly. The system should also be
capable of displaying an alarm from any of the individual detector locations and
indicate the area affected.
7.1.2 Field mounted audible and visible alarm devices shall be installed in the vicinity
(approximately within 5 meter) of the gas detectors to alert personnel working at
that particular location. These same alarm conditions shall also be annunciated
in the attended control buildings.
7.1.3 At unattended facilities (i.e., well sites, unattended remote headers, flare/burn pit
areas, etc.), a set of audible and visual alarms shall be located so as to be easily
discernible from the security gate.
7.1.4 Unmanned offshore facilities shall have audible and visible alarm devices
installed so that they are visible to approaching helicopters, marine vessel, and
boats.
7.2 Alarm Set Points
7.2.1 Each control unit or logic system shall provide two separate,
non-interactive alarm set points per detector, fully adjustable over the entire
detector range.
7.2.2 Alarm set points on hydrogen sulfide detection instruments shall be set at the
following levels:
Critical (High-high) alarm - 40 PPM Hydrogen Sulfide
Warning (High) alarm - 20 PPM Hydrogen Sulfide
7.2.3 Alarm set points on combustible gas detection instruments shall be set at the
following levels:
Critical (High-high) alarm - 40% Lower Explosive limit
Warning (High) alarm - 25% Lower Explosive Limit
7.2.4 With the approval of the Operating Organization's Manager, the alarm set points
for H2S or combustible gas detectors may be set lower than the limits specified
in paragraphs 7.2.2 and 7.2.3.
7.2.5 Each control unit or logic system shall provide the following alarms per detector
to indicate detection loop status:
a) Detector trouble/open loop alarm (0–4 mA DC)
8. Electrical Requirements
9. Installation
Document History
12 April 2020 Editorial revision to delete SAES-J-903 in the reference list and on
section 8.2 – replace SAES-J-903 with SAES-J-902
23 December 2019 Editorial revision to reformate the document
14 May 2018 Major revision to introduce new technologies for H2S and LEL detection
and address the recommended testing and calibration frequency
1 January 2018 Editorial revision to modify and/or delete paragraphs 6.2.1.2, 6.2.3 (2nd
paragraph), and 8.2.
28 February 2016 Editorial revision to clarify the testing requirements.
29 November 2015 Minor revision adding the recommendations from Auditing Department.
17 May 2015 Editorial revision to change primary contact information.