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Contractor Job No.

KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (K.S.C.) 09181D Unit No.

A Subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation 132 Contractor Doc. No. Rev.

Project Title:- 43312-132-000-PHL-E-0001 0

NEW BOOSTER STATION BS-132 & ENHANCEMENTS TO BS-131 Sheet No. Doc. Class: 22+ 6 Att.

KOC Contract No. Document Title: KOC Doc. No. Rev. 43312 PHILOSOPHY FOR ACTIVE FIRE PROTECION

Project No. Unit Description: EF-1719

KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (K.S.C.)

□ A Approved / Reviewed

□ B Approved / Reviewed as Noted Incorporate and Resubmit

□ C Rejected - Resubmit

□ D Information Reviewed

Approved by the Company related to the Work shall in no way relieve the Contractor from the obligation to fulfill all the requirements of the contract.

By Date

PHILOSOPHY FOR ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION

(DOC. NO. 43312-132-000-PHL-E-0001)

Total no. of Attachment sheets : 6

Contractor Details:- SK Engineering & Construction / 192-18, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-300, Korea

0 Approved for Construction (Ref. C22183DOC E171900693)

H. H. Park I. G. Kim W. H. Cho J. W. Choi 17 Sep. 2010

B Incorporated Company Comments (Ref. C22183DOC E171900390)

H. H. Park I. G. Kim W. H. Cho J. W. Choi 12 Aug. 2010

A Issued for Approval H. H. Park I. G. Kim W. H. Cho J. W. Choi 07 Jun. 2010

Rev. Issued Description Prepared By Checked By Reviewed By Approved By Date

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Doc No.: 43312-132-000-PHL-E-0001Date: 17 Sep. 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 PURPOSE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

2.0 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS ---------------------------------------- 5

3.0 APPROVAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------------------------- 6

5.0 SCOPE OF WORK ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6

6.0 SERVICE CONDITION ------------------------------------------------------------ 7

7.0 PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN BASIS ------------------------------------------ 7

8.0 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ---------------------------- 10

9.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------------- 19

10.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING ---------------------------------------------------- 21

11.0 APPENDIX ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

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1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 This philosophy outlines the minimum requirements and design basis for the application of active fire protection systems and features for the facilities included in the Scope of Work (SOW) of the Project. The final design requirements for active fire protection will be determined based on the results of the risk assessment studies programmed for this Project. Active fire protections include firewater pumps, jockey pumps, firewater distribution headers, and all systems / devices served by the firewater distribution header. Active fire protection also includes: Portable fire extinguishing equipment, and fire and gas detection system (Described in document no. 43312-000-000-PHL-E-0001)

The following project documents should be read in conjunction with this philosophy. 1.2 Company Standards and Specifications

KOC-G-007 KOC Standard for Basic Design Data KOC-L-008 KOC Standard for Fluor protein Foam Liquid Concentrate for Fire Fighting KOC-L-009 KOC Standard for Fire Protection and Safety Equipment KOC-L-024 KOC Recommended Practice for Alternative Gaseous Agents to HALON System KOC-M-007 KOC Standard for Fire Hose KOC-ME-009 KOC Specification for Firewater Pump sets 015-LH-1001 KOC Specification for Piping Material Classes 015-LH-1001-EF/1719 Addendum to Specification 015-LH-1001 015-YH-1003 KOC Specification for Loss Prevention Requirements KOC-L-028 KOC Recommended practice for Plant Layout 1719-000-000-SPC-001 Addendum to 015-YH-1003 1719-000-000-SPC-004 Criteria to KOC-L-009 1719-000-132-SOW-001 HSE Scope of Work 1719-020-000-SOW-001 Process Scope of Work 1719-020-132-PHL-001 Process Control Philosophy 1719-040-132-SPC-003 Gas Turbine Driven Gas Compressor Specification 1719-070-000-SPC-006 Specification for Fire Alarm & Fire Suppression System 43312-132-020-BOD-E-0001 Process Design Basis 43312-000-000-RPT-E-0001 Site Verification Report for Fire Fighting

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381/016 Specification for 4 Wheeled Portable Water Spray Monitor for Fire Fighting 381/017 KOC Specification for Twin Barrel Long Range Foam/ Water Cannon [Foam/Water Monitor] for Fire Fighting

1.3 International Standards NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 11 Standards for Low, Medium and High Expansion Foam

NFPA 15 Standards for Water Spray Fixed Systems For Fire Protection

NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps

For Fire Protection

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Code

NFPA 750 Standards on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

API RP 2001 Fire Protection in Refineries

1.4 Where conflicts exist between this specification and other drawings, standards, codes and specification, the most stringent shall be applied

1.5 Where any aspect of the design is not covered by referenced standards, then the standard

procedure and normal good engineering practice of the Contractor shall be submitted to the Company for approval

1.6 The primary objective of the active fire protection system is to provide quick and reliable

means to contain and minimize the effects of fires or explosions on the facilities. Specially, the active fire protection system shall:

1.6.1 Detect early and warn when flammable vapours and gases exceed a threshold value

in order to reduce the likelihood of a fire / explosion. 1.6.2 Detect early and warn when products of combustion associated with fires are on the

environment, in order to provide the ability to combat and extinguish small fires manually or automatically with minimum disruption.

1.6.3 Minimize the potential for fire spread between process areas. 1.6.4 Contain larger fires for sufficient time to allow safe evacuation from the installation.

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2.0 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

2.1 Definitions 2.1.1 Active Fire Protection

A “dormant” system that needs to be activated in order to perform its function. 2.1.2 Water Spray System

A fixed pipe system connected to a reliable fire water source and equipped with spray nozzles for discharge directed at a specific piece of equipment or surface area to be protected.

2.1.3 Deluge System

A sprinkler system where the water distribution piping is equipped with water spray nozzles for discharging over an area.

2.1.4 Portable system System whose component can be transported by hand or by tractor and used without the need for mechanical handling equipment. Portable equipment such as mobile foam/ water cannon, mobile water monitor, portable extinguishers shall be provide at strategic location throughout the new facilities. 2.1.5 Fixed system Permanent, complete installation including the pipe system with an automatic or manually fixed pipe system connected to a water supply and discharging through fixed delivery outlets to the hazard to be protected with permanently installed pumps where required.

2.2 Abbreviations KOC Kuwait Oil Company AFP Active Fire Protection PFP Passive Fire Protection F&G Fire & Gas FM Factory Mutual UL Underwriters Laboratories LPC Loss Prevention Council HAZOP Hazard and Operability Review HSE Health, Safety, and Environment DPC Dry Powder Chemical NFPA National Fire Protection Association

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3.0 APPROVAL

The philosophy shall be completed by the COMPANY, all changes, thereafter, is subject to approval by COMPANY. Technical changes implemented prior to COMPANY approval are subject to rejection.

4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This document provides a Process Design Basis for the Project EF1719 – Booster Station BS-132 and Enhancements at BS-131. The new Booster Station 132 (BS-132) is to be located at an approximate distance of 5 km from existing Booster Station 131 (BS-131). BS-132 is to provide facilities for the compression and dehydration of LP and HP gas and will enhance the existing North Kuwait compression and dehydration facilities provided by Booster Station 131 (BS-131). Condensate from BS-132 will be transported to the inlet of the Condensate Dehydration Units at BS-131. Enhancements are also being made to BS-131 under this project. These Enhancements include upgrade of the LP and HP Inlet Separator Capacity and LP and HP Flare System Capacity. Enhancements are also required at GC-15, GC-23 and GC-25. New Dry Screw Type Tank Vapour Compressors are being provided to allow tank vapour to be transferred to BS-131/132 via the existing LP gas transfer pipelines. These Gathering Centre enhancements provide improved availability and reliability for LP gas export.

5.0 SCOPE OF WORK

5.1 This specification covers only active fire protection in conjunction with KOC Specification

015-YH-1003 Rev.1, “Loss Prevention Requirements”, its addendum 015-YH-1003/1719-000-000-SPC-001 Rev.0 and KOC Standard KOC-L-009 Rev.2 “Fire Protection and Safety Equipment”, its addendum KOC-L-009/1719-000-000-SPC-004 Rev.0. The numerical references represent the appropriate section in the contractual relevant specification and drawings.

5.2 The active fire protection systems shall fully comply with all relevant contractual

requirements specified in the Scope of Work and Technical Specification in Contract. The fire fighting system shall include the following; Portion 1 (BS-132) A new fire water pump with a fire distribution network shall be designed and installed in the

new BS-132. The facility shall be provided with a fire protection system for fire hydrants, valve pits, mobile foam cannons, mobile water monitor, fire equipment boxes, fire suppression system, portable and mobile fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, first aid kits, stretchers etc shall be provided at strategic locations.

Hydraulic calculation with fire water demand shall be described in document no. 43312-

132-000-CAL-E-0001.

P&ID Fire water pumps & fire water distribution shall be described in drawing no. 43312-132-000-PID-B-0001~9.

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Conceptual layout for fire water distribution shall be described in drawing no. 43312-132-000-LAD-A-0001.

Portion 2 (GC-15, 23 and 25) An extension or re-routing fire water line shall be provided from the existing fire distribution

network to cover the new equipment and buildings. The facility shall be provided with a new fire protection system for fire hydrant, valve pits, fire equipment boxes, fire suppression system, deluge system, portable and mobile fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, first aid kits, stretchers etc shall be provided at strategic locations.

Hydraulic calculation with fire water demand shall be described in document no. 43312-

015-000-CAL-E-0001, 43312-023-000-CAL-E-0001, and 43312-025-000-CAL-E-0001.

P&ID Fire water distribution shall be described in drawing no. 43312-015-000-PID-B-0001, 43312-023-000-PID-B-0001 and 43312-025-000-PID-B-0001.

Conceptual layout for fire water distribution shall be described in drawing no. 43312-015-000-LAD-A-0001, 43312-023-000-LAD-A-0001 and 43312-025-000-LAD-A-0001.

Portion 3 (BS-131) Fire protection shall be provided for new equipment and existing network to cover the new

pig area. The facility shall be provided with a new fire protection system for fire hydrant, valve pits, fire equipment boxes, portable and mobile fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, first aid kits, stretchers etc shall be provided at strategic locations.

P&ID Fire water distribution shall be described in drawing no. 43312-131-000-PID-B-

0001~3.

Conceptual layout for fire water distribution shall be described in drawing no. 43312-131-000-LAD-A-0001.

6.0 SERVICE CONDITION 6.1 The facility is at a desert location under conditions of high ambient temperature and high

humidity. The atmosphere is generally dusty and corrosive and may contain traces of hydrogen supplied.

6.2 Equipment shall therefore be suitable in all respects for service in the conditions stated in the

Company Engineering Group Specification entitled “KOC Standard for Basic Design Data” (Number KOC-G-007).

7.0 PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN BASIS 7.1 HAZARD AND PROTECTION SUMMARY

Realization of hazards is fundamental to accessing the fire protection philosophy. Specific problems shall be studied to determine effective solutions or counter measures. The primary hazards present in the facility are as follows:

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7.2 FIRE HAZARD Whenever hydrocarbon products are conveyed or processed, the hazard of fire is present. The fire protection philosophy shall generally be based upon rapid intervention by trained fire fighting teams. Remotely controlled system shall be provided for :

(a) INERGEN fire suppression system shall be supplied within unmanned electrical

equipment rooms such as main substation, VSD building. (b) Water mist system shall be supplied within gas turbine package. (c) Water spray system of deluge valve shall be supplied on TV compressor package

based on total flooding system.

All other elements making up the fire fighting system shall rely on manual operation at field

7.3 EXPLOSION HAZARD

The ignition of mixture of combustible gas and air can lead to explosions particularly where the mixture occurs in a confined area. The explosion protection philosophy is to:

(a) Reduce where possible the occurrence of gas emission. (b) Reduce as far as possible the number of confined areas. (c) Consider the effects of ventilating or blanking confined areas to remain. (d) Install combustible gas detectors.

Wherever gas may accumulated and

Wherever there are unprotected sources of ignition (e) Plan the layout of the facility to minimize the effects of any explosion that may still occur.

7.4 SINGLE FIRE RISK

Design of the fire fighting system shall be based on a single fire risk philosophy, i.e. there will be only one major fire at the same time and fires will not occur simultaneously at different places (one designated fire protection zone).

7.5 FIRE ZONE FOR FIRE WATER DEMAND

Facility will be divided into Fire Areas and sub-divided into Fire Zones covering the entire Facility area. Design of fire fighting systems are based on that once a fire occurs within a fire zone, the fire will not spread out to the surrounding fire zones. For each fire zone, a fire water demand shall be calculated. The largest fire water demand among all of the fire zones shall be considered as the maximum fire water demand.

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7.5.1 Fire Areas

Fire Areas shall be defined as areas which are bounded by the limits of a credible fire escalation event. A fire area may include one or more fire zones as appropriate. Most of the fire areas are designated the same as the Facility or utility area.

7.5.2 Fire Zones

In order to have a useful subdivision of the fire areas, the fire areas may be divided into the fire zones. The fire zones in open plant sections should be determined by equipment segregation. Each building is an individual fire zone even if located in a fire zone of an open plant section. A fire zone shall be defined as follows: (a) Plant facilities areas

A fire zone shall be an area segregated by road, access way, pipe racks or pie sleepers, and clear spaces of 15 m width between equipment to equipment. The air cooled heat exchangers installed on a pipe rack are not considered as equipment but as part of a pipe rack.

(b) Building areas

Each building shall be considered as a fire zone.

7.6 PLANT LAYOUT The layout covers the main features which should be considered when laying out the facility. Careful attention to equipment location can improve the safety, accessibility and efficiency of the facility. Due consideration shall be given to the location of process, utility, control and office area, as well as escape routes and safety equipment, having regard to the relevant hazards. Plant layout for equipment arrangement and distances shall be described in KOC Standard (Doc. No. KOC-L-028).

7.7 Process and associated equipment design shall be considered as following good engineering

practice such as sufficient systems, relief systems, drainage system, etc.

7.8 Positive pressure shall be maintained in building in operation area that contains electrical equipment not certified for use in hazardous area. (KOC Standard Doc. No. 015-HH-1101)

7.9 Good clear access shall be provided for fire fighting, particularly for items of equipment

handling flammable liquefied gases, or flammable liquid products.

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8.0 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 8.1 GENERAL

The general design and layout of Facility shall include all the safety devices, controls and procedures considered necessary to adequately address the problem of incident prevention and protection. The fire protection and safety equipment shall have been tested and approved by an internationally recognized testing and approving organization, such as FM, UL or LPC. The following fire fighting systems and equipment shall be provided for Facility;

(a) Fire water storage tank and fire water pumping system. (b) Fire water distribution system. (c) Fire fighting systems and equipment for fire fighting are as follows.:

Fire hydrants

Fire engine suction risers

Fire fighting equipment cabinet

Foam/water cannons

Mobile water monitors

INERGEN fire suppression systems

Water mist fire protection system

Fixed water spray systems

Portable & wheeled extinguishers

8.2 FIRE WATER DEMAND

The fire water demand shall be determined based on the largest single fire water demand from the respective area requirements in the Facility. 8.2.1 Process Area

Each process area is divided into fire zones. Each fire zone is associated with a fire water demand. The fire water demand will be determined by the sum of the water consumption of the following fire-fighting equipment: Two (2) foam/water cannon (162 m3/hr x 2) or,

One (1) Mobile water monitor (135 m3/hr x 1) or,

Six (6) fire hydrant (57 m3/hr x 6)

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8.2.2 Utility & Offsite Area

The fire water demand will be determined by the sum of the water consumption of the following fire-fighting equipment: One (1) foam/water cannon (162 m3/hr x 1) or,

One (1) Mobile water monitor (135 m3/hr x 1) or,

Two (2) fire hydrant (57 m3/hr x 2)

8.3 FIREWATER SUPPLY TANK (132-D-1608) Firewater shall be stored in an aboveground storage tank. For tank capacity of 20,000

barrels (3180 m3) refer to P&ID (Dwg no.43312-132-000-PID-B-0002) and shall be provided with an automatic in fill arrangement from the facility’s normal brackish water supply.

The Fire Water Storage Tank is kept filled by the addition of brackish water. The water level in

the Fire Water Storage Tank is controlled by a level controller which operates on a level control valve. The level control valve is located in the water supply line to the Fire Water Storage Tank.

8.4 FIRE WATER PUMPS (132-G-1622A/B)

8.4.1 Two Firewater Pumps (one duty and one standby) shall be provided each rated to supply 100% of the maximum anticipated firewater demand. All shall be diesel engine driven. Pumps and controllers shall be UL listed & FM approved and design complies with NFPA 20.

8.4.2 The fire pump arrangement shall be designed such that each pump is completely

independent of the others and that there is no common mode failure point in the operating of the pumps.

8.4.3 The rated capacity of each Firewater Pump shall be 936 m3/hr (4,122 USGPM) at 12.3 bar (178 psi) TDH.

8.4.4 The water supply shall ensure a pressure of at least 10.3 barg (150 psig) to be

available at the hydraulically most remote hydrant, while the maximum anticipated demand is being supplied.

8.5 JOCKEY PUMPS (132‐G‐1623A/B) Two electrically powered Jockey Pumps (one duty and one standby) shall be provided to

maintain pressure in the ring main and obviate the necessity for the Firewater Pumps to run to make up small losses. The capacity of each Jockey Pump shall be 27.5 m3/hr (121.1 USGPM) at 8.5 bar (123.3 psi) TDH.

8.6 PUMP CONTROLS

8.6.1 The starting arrangements and sequence shall comply with NFPA 20 paragraph 7-5-2. Each pump shall be supplied complete with its own local controller which shall relay status indications to the main fire and gas panel.

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8.6.2 The firewater ring mains pressure shall be maintained so that in the event of a fire

ring main fire water will always be available. The firewater ring main pressure is maintained by the duty/standby Jockey Pumps, 132-G-1623A/B. On low ring main pressure the duty Jockey Pump will automatically start and will increase the pressure within the firewater ring main. On high ring main pressure the duty Jockey Pump will stop. The Jockey Pumps will start at a pressure of 7.0 barg and stop at a pressure of 8.5 barg.

8.6.3 The duty fire pump shall normally be started by a signal from the main fire and gas

panel upon loss of ring main pressure beyond the capacity of the jockey pump to recover.

8.6.4 Dedicated signals shall be provided for duty and standby sets, but should a "duty

pump running" signal not be received back within thirty seconds, then the standby set shall be called upon in any case.

8.6.5 In the event of the use of a hydrant(s), the duty Jockey Pump will not be able to

maintain the ring main pressure. The Firewater Pumps 132-G-1622A/B will then automatically start. On low firewater ring main pressure the duty Firewater Pump will start. If the firewater pressure is still low after a set period of time (30 seconds) the standby Firewater Pump will start.

8.6.6 Start of Firewater Pumps shall be initiated automatically by:

(a) Low ring main pressure

(b) Confirmed fire detection

(c) Initiation of Manual Call Point(s)

(d) Hydrant(s) or Deluge Valve discharge

8.6.7 Firewater Pumps shall also be manually started from local start push buttons on the local control panel or from DCS in central control room or Aux. Panel in control room, but shall be stopped manually from local stop push button only on local control panel.

8.6.8 The pumps shall be interfaced with the fire and gas control and alarm monitoring

system in the control room for the purpose of alarm status and remote control.

8.7 FIREWATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

8.7.1 Firewater distribution system shall be installed to provide firewater to all fire zones within the Facility.

8.7.2 The firewater mains shall be buried and be laid out in loops or grid along roads, on

the four(4) sides of process and at least one(1) side for non-process and building areas.

8.7.3 The firewater mains shall not be routed below roadways or railroad tracks except for

crossing purpose. In no case should a line be routed below a building except to enter the buildings as a supply for building’s fire protection system.

8.7.4 The top of the firewater mains shall be buried 1500mm. 8.7.5 The firewater system shall be a dedicated system and not used for other purposes.

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8.7.6 The interfacing for fire system shall be considered extended in the future such as future connection of firewater mains, fire & gas system, DCS, etc.

8.7.7 Firewater mains (both primary and crossover) shall be at least ten (10) inches in

diameter and single fire hydrant or fire monitor laterals shall be at least six (6) inches in diameter. For mains that do not supply fire hydrants, sizes smaller than four (4) inches in diameter shall not be permitted.

8.7.8 Firewater mains shall be sized based on providing 100% of the total firewater

demand with the shortest hydraulic path out of service. 8.7.9 Firewater ring mains and firewater pumps shall be designed to provide a minimum

pressure of 10.3 barg (150 psig) to be available at the hydraulically most remote hydrant, while the maximum anticipated firewater demand is being supplied.

8.7.10 The firewater distribution system design shall be provided for a maximum allowable

velocity in the ring main of 3.0 m/sec under normal condition (no isolation valve closed) to prevent water hammer. In case of blocked section of piping, the maximum allowable velocity in the firewater ring main shall be 3.5 m/sec.

8.7.11 The diameter of the firewater ring main will be determined by a certified hydraulic

computer program. 8.7.12 The firewater ring main shall be according to the firewater ring main layout and

piping material used for under and above fire water main shall be carbon steel epoxy lined “Q15A” according with specification 015-LH-1001 piping material class.

8.7.13 Sectioning block valves shall be provided gate valve with non rising stem, post

indicator and locking devices. Special material suitable for brackish water, such as ductile iron shall be applied to the gate valve. The gate valves shall be located directly buried or in covered concrete pits at approximately 330 ft (100m) intervals. Sectioning block valves shall be utilised to isolate a section of the main which may have failed. This close spacing limits the number of hydrants or systems directly affected by any failure and means that if an incident also arises, then emergency operations will be disrupted far less.

8.7.14 Sectioning block valves shall be installed in the firewater mains so that no more than

five (5) fire protection devices (e.g. fire hydrant ) serving a single fire risk area are out of service at any one time in the event of an outage of a part of the firewater main.

8.7.15 A sectioning block valve shall be installed in single run of firewater laterals feeding

three or more fire protection devices. 8.7.16 Flushing Connection

(a) Underground piping, from the water supply to the system riser, and lead-in connections to the system riser shall be completely flushed before the connection is made to downstream fire protection system piping.

(b) Underground mains and lead-in connections to system risers shall be flushed through hydrants at dead ends of firewater main or through full bore valved flushing connection allowing the water to run until clear.

(c) Flushing connections shall be sized for a velocity of at least 3 m/sec (10 ft/sec),

which is necessary for cleaning the pipe and for lifting foreign material to an aboveground flushing out.

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8.7.17 Firewater mains shall be provided with pressure transmitters so that ring main pressure will be sent to the main fire and gas panel and to DCS via main fire and gas panel.

8.8 FIRE HYDRANTS

8.8.1 Fire hydrants shall be provided throughout the Facility at not more than 30-m intervals. Each hydrant shall have a 6-in.-diameter inlet connection and barrel, with two 2½-in.-diameter valved hose outlets. Around the tank and process areas, consideration shall be given to providing a number of 5½-in.-diameter fire engine pumping connections.

8.8.2 This closer than normal spacing of hydrants will allow very effective operations

particularly if 5½-in.-diameter connections are provided for the trailer-mounted foam and water cannons.

8.8.3 Fire Hydrant and Fire Hydrant with Pumper Connection shall generally be in

accordance with the details shown in Appendix 11- 1 & 11- 2 of this philosophy. 8.8.4 Hydrants shall be “dry” barrel, valved types connected through extension pieces to a

flanged-T connection on the buried firewater ring main. 8.8.5 Hydrant inlet valve shall be ball valve from compatible material with a six (6) inch

diameter flanged inlet and outlet. 8.8.6 A suitable arrangement shall be incorporated to drain the barrel after use. 8.8.7 The fire hose outlet valves shall be bronze-diaphragm types with 3 inch diameter

flanged inlets and 2 1/2” diameter outlets that have female instantaneous couplings and plugs to BS 336.

8.8.8 The hydrant assemblies shall be suitable for a working pressure of 10 barg (150

psig) and hydrostatically tested to 18 barg (261 psig). 8.8.9 Hydrants shall be positioned at least 1.5 m away from the edge of the road or road

shoulder and not less than 12.2 m from the hazardous areas / buildings being protected.

8.8.10 Hydrants shall be positioned such that the pumper connection faces the roadway. 8.8.11 Guard posts shall be provided where fire hydrants are subject to vehicle damage. These guard posts shall be section of six (6) inches carbon steel pipes, filled with

concrete, and top of pipe shall be at least 1.0 m above grade.(Described in document no. 15-34-19B KOC Std. or 43312-000-030-STD-B-0026)

8.9 FIRE ENGINE SUCTION RISER

8.9.1 Fire engine suction riser shall generally be in accordance with the details shown in Appendix.11-3 of this philosophy.

8.9.2 A fire engine suction riser pipe shall be fabricated from 12 inch pipe having two 5 1/2

inch diameter fire engine suction connections. The riser shall be positioned near to the firewater tank in an area wide enough to allow maneuvering of the fire engine truck.

8.9.3 The two 5 1/2 inch threaded and valved outlets of the suction riser shall be suitable

for use with rigid suction hose.

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8.10 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT BOXES

8.10.1 Fire fighting equipment boxes shall be provided in compliance with the relevant Project Layout Drawings at strategic locations of the facilities.

8.10.2 Each equipment boxes shall be supplied and installed in accordance with the

following requirements:

(a) The boxes shall be constructed from red epoxy coated steel or UV resistant glass fibre reinforced plastic, self-coloured red.

(b) The boxes shall be strengthened at all stress points (bracket, hooks, hinges, handles catches etc.) and be additionally reinforced where shelves are fitted.

(c) They shall have no corners, sharp edges or protuberances, which could damage contents or injure personnel. They shall be provided with double doors, double sealed to minimize the ingress of sand. The roof shall be installed sloped to deter objects from being stored thereon.

(d) The box shall be identified by the words in both the Arabic and English languages “FIRE EQUIPMENT”. This shall be painted in 75 mm high white letters across the doors. Additionally, a fixed plastic notice shall be installed inside the cabinets, listing the equipment provided, also in both languages.

(e) The boxes shall be complete with legs or feet, or mounted upon an assembly to ensure the doors are not prevented from opening by drifting sand. The bottom of the door shall be not less than 900 mm above grade.

8.10.3 Each box shall provide orderly and unobstructed storage for the following equipment

and shall generally be in accordance with the details shown in Appendix-11- 4:

(a) Eight (8) 30 m (100 ft.) long hoses of 2.75 inch (70 mm) diameter reinforced rubber-lined, and woven synthetic fiber jackets; each complete with one male and one female 2 1/2 inch diameter instantaneous couplings in accordance with KOC Standard KOC-L-007 and BS 336 firmly and securely wire-bound to the hose.

(b) Two (2) fog/ spray/ jet pistol grip-type branch nozzle [nozzle capacity: 950 litres/min (57 m3/hr) @ 7 barg]

(c) Eight (8) plastic containers of 3% fluoroprotein foam concentrate, each of 25 litre

capacity. The Concentrate shall be Angus FP70 or equal and approved by KOC. The foam compound shall be derived from a protein base and be compatible with the DPC fire extinguishing powder.

(d) Two (2) operating handles and extended keys suitable for use to operate the

firewater ring main sectioning valves.

8.10.4 Two (2) foam-making branch pipes as Chubb model FMB 10 or equal and approved

by KOC shall also be provided. They shall be complete with pick-up tubes incorporating a 3/4 inch diameter quick release foam compound coupling.

8.10.5 Four (4) dual-purpose jet spray branch pipes, two (2) Fyrex TB-25 and two (2) Akron

Style 1763 or equal and approved by KOC, shall be supplied and mounted in each box. They shall be constructed predominately from light-alloy materials and be fitted with 2 1/2 inch diameter male instantaneous coupling to BS 336.

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8.11 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

8.11.1 63 kg Monnex mobile wheeled and 9 kg Monnex hand portable extinguishers shall be utilised predominantly on the Facility, with 5 kg CO2 extinguishers provided in the control room, electrical room, switch gear room, instrument sets, pantry, UPS room, and battery room.

8.11.2 Monnex mobile-wheeled units of 63 kg shall be parked around the Facility at

strategic locations. Sunshade shall be provided for this purpose installed at outdoors. Each unit shall consist of the following:.

(a) Larger mobile extinguishers containing 63 kg of Monnex fire extinguishing

powder designed and constructed fully in accordance with the relevant part of BS EN 3. They shall incorporate brackets, handles, stays and an axle all welded to the extinguisher’s body

(b) A suitable sized cartridge of CO2 shall be mounted externally, and operation of this shall pressurize the main body of the mobile extinguisher and prepare the contents prior to discharge.

(c) A 9 m (29.6 ft.) long by 19 mm diameter hose equipped with an alloy barrel and nozzle incorporating pistol grips and on/off trigger shall be provided for controlling discharge. The charge status shall be indicated on the extinguisher.

(d) All of the above components shall be securely mounted on wheels with solid tyres approximately 400 mm diameter and 100 mm wide.

8.11.3 9 kg Monnex hand portable extinguishers shall be distributed around each building or

structure. Sunshade shall be provided for this portable fire extinguisher installed at outdoors. Each unit shall consist of the following:.

(a) Portable fire extinguisher containing 9 kg of Monnex fire extinguishing powder

complete with mounting brackets designed and constructed fully in accordance with the relevant part of BS EN 3.

(b) The grip mechanism shall incorporate both safety-catch and tell-tale features to reduce the number of inadvertent and/or failed operations.

(c) A short flexible discharge hose complete with nozzle.

(d) The design shall allow easy re-filling in the field by provision of a large diameter- filling opening.

(e) The extinguisher shall be operated by a controlled discharge of gas cartridge enclosed within the extinguisher body, an effected by a simple lever and grip mechanism. The charge status shall be indicated on the extinguisher.

8.11.4 The control room, electrical room, switch gears, instrument sets, pantry, UPS and

battery rooms shall be provided with 5 kg CO2 portable fire extinguisher which shall comply with the following:

(a) The 5 kg CO2 fire extinguisher shall give a controlled discharge using the stored

pressure of the extinguishing, an effected by a simple lever and grip mechanism.

(b) The grip mechanism shall incorporate both safety-catch and tell-tale features to reduce the number of inadvertent and/or failed operations.

(c) The extinguisher shall be with a solid discharge horn for directing the release of CO2. The cone of the horn shall be hard piped to the release mechanism.

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8.11.5 All extinguishers shall carry the following white markings in both the Arabic and

English languages clearly explaining the following:

(a) The words “FIRE EXTINGUISHER”; the extinguishing medium; the propellant arrangements utilized.

(b) The method of operation.

(c) Instruction to refill and recharge after operation including after partial discharge.

(d) The manufacturer’s name, address, model number or identification and year of manufacture.

(e) Instruction to regularly inspect for availability. 8.11.6 Each extinguisher shall be labelled in accordance with the KOC Controlling

Department “Inspection Scheme” and the required space must be reserved for this. 8.11.7 Before installation at the Facility, each extinguisher shall be delivered to the KOC

Fire Station’s for inspection and labelling with its own identification number and “due-off” date.

8.11.8 Quantities and size of extinguishers shall be decided by the KOC Controlling Department during detailed design stage of the Project.

8.11.9 Detail specification for type, quantity and quality of the fire extinguishers shall be

approved by the KOC. 8.11.10 Location of fire extinguishers shall be in a safe area; this shall be consulted with the

Company’s Fire & Safety Department. 8.11.11 These extinguishers shall not be used for fire watch duties in relation with the permit

to work system. A separate distinct store of extinguishers shall be maintained for that purpose.

8.12 FOAM/ WATER CANNON

8.12.1 For use in more serious incidents, the road trailer-mounted foam tanks with integrated foam/water cannons shall be provided. They shall be parked, under sunshades and shelters built for the purpose, adjacent to the fire pumps and by the road leading to the crude tank areas or strategic location at major process area in the facility

8.12.2 The foam/water cannon shall be mounted on an integral 900 liter capacity foam

concentrate tank which shall give more than 10 minutes' supply when operating at around 7 barg at an induction ratio of 3%. The tank shall be capable of being refilled with concentrate by the Company fire team without shutting the water off.

8.12.3 It shall be in compliance with KOC Standard 381/017 “Specification for Twin Barrel

Long Range Foam/ Water Cannon [Foam/Water Monitor] for Fire Fighting Purpose”

8.12.4 The number and preliminary locations for the Foam/ Water cannons shall be as per the relevant project layout drawings.

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8.13 MOBILE WATER MONITOR 8.13.1 The water monitor shall be mounted on a bogie-type trailer and shall be capable of

being manhandled or towed by a vehicle into position. Throughputs up to 2250 l/min with a range of up to 40 m shall be possible when operating at around 7 barg.

8.13.2 It shall be in compliance with KOC Standard 381/016 “Specification for 4-Wheeled

Portable Water Spray Monitor for Fire Fighting”. 8.13.3 The mobile water monitor shall normally be parked with the foam/ water cannon

ready for immediate deployment during an emergency.

8.14 FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS

8.14.1 INERGEN fire suppression system shall be supplied within unmanned electrical equipment rooms such as Main substation, VSD building in accordance with Doc. No. 1719-070-000-SPC-006. These systems will be arranged for automatically operating also manual operation from the control room as well as locally by the package.

8.14.2 A water mist fire protection system shall be supplied within gas turbine package. This

system will be arranged for automatically operating or manual operation from the control room as well as locally by the package.

8.14.3 Water spray system of deluge valve shall cover the TV compressor package and

complies with the following;

(a) The shaft, seals, and critical parts handling flammable liquids or gases of TV compressor package shall be protected by water spray system at a net rate of not less than 20.4 litres/min/m2 of projected surface area of the equipment.

(b) Minimum two (2) water spray nozzles shall be provided to protect each seal on the compressor shaft.

(c) The lube and seal oil consoles if located inside of the compressor shelter shall also be protected by water spray system at a net rate of not less than 20.4 litres/min/m2 of projected surface area by a peripheral arrangement located above the skid.

(d) All deluge valve stations shall generally be arranged in accordance with

Appendix. 11-5 of this philosophy. Deluge valve assemblies and their associated panel for instruments, gauges and air vessels shall be located at outside non hazardous area.

(e) Deluge valves shall be held closed by air pressure supplied from the instrument air system. Removal of air pressure to the valve itself must result in the valve opening. An air vessel shall be provided to act as a temporary reservoir in case of instrument air failure to delay or prevent unnecessary release and waste of firewater.

(f) Instrument air system tubing and fitting materials shall be 316 stainless steel.

(g) Deluge valves shall open in removal of instrument air pressure by: Remote operation of a push-button at the main fire and gas panel, located in

the main control room, to de-energize a solenoid valve in instrument air supply to the deluge valve

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Local operation of mechanical air release unit at the deluge valve station.

(h) A full size deluge water bypass line complete with a normally closed manual block valve shall be installed around the deluge valve.

(i) A fire service connection (Suction Collection Head) shall be provided and arranged to connect downstream of each deluge valve, in order to allow a secondary supply of water to the deluge system of necessary. (Refer to Appendix. 11-6)

(j) Water velocity in the water spray pipes shall not exceed 6 m/sec.

(k) System sizing and flow requirement shall be determined by hydraulic calculations in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 15.

8.14.5 Fixed fire protection system for buildings shall be verified in according with KOC

Specifications and all buildings in facility are protected by fire hydrants. 9.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 9.1 GENERAL

9.1.1 Satisfactory performance of the fire protection equipment is utmost importance. All equipment shall meet or exceed the requirements of this specification and referenced code and standards

9.1.2 After completion of the work, all fixed fire fighting equipment shall be tested in the

presence of KOC Controlling Department.

9.2 DELUGE SYSTEMS

9.2.1 Each deluge system shall be designed to cover the surface area of TV compressor package with a water application rate of 20.4 liter/min./m2 and pressure control deluge valve, Cast steel ASTM A216 WCB body material, UL Listed.

6.2.2 All equipment shall be rated for a maximum water pressure of 18 barg (261 psig).

9.3 FIRE HYDRANTS

9.3.1 The hydrants shall be subjected to a pressure of up to 18 barg (261 psig) under no or low-flow conditions, and all equipment shall be suitably rated for such an occurrence.

9.3.2 The fire hose shall be in accordance with the requirements of KOC Standard for Fire

Hose (KOC-M-007) and shall be subject of acceptance pressure test of 34 barg (500 psig). The test shall be held and maintained constant for one (1) minute only. During this test, the hose shall not leak nor shall any jacket threads break.

9.4 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT BOXES

9.4.1 As stated in the above clause 5.9, all hydrant equipment in the fire fighting boxes shall be subjected to a pressure of up to 18 barg (261 psig), under no or low-flow conditions, and all equipment shall be suitably rated for such an occurrence..

9.4.2 A sample of the reinforced rubber lining hose shall be provided for the KOC’s

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Controlling Department. This sample shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test at 7 barg (100 psig) which shall be held for 30 seconds to ensure that any leaking or ballooning has nor occurred.

9.4.3 The dual-purpose jet spray branch pipes shall gives a throw, when on straight stream

(jet) setting, of at least 12 m (40 ft.). When set on spray setting, they shall give a cone of fire spray 4.9 m (16 ft.) diameter at approximately 2.1 m (16 ft.) from the nozzle tip.

9.4.4 All accessories including equipment box shall subjected to visual and dimensional

checks. 9.4.5 The foam concentrate shall provide a solution when inducted at 3 % having

properties at least equal to the following:

Specific Gravity 1.15 – 1.18 at 15 ℃

Concentration 3 %

Expansion Ratio 1 : 8 to 1 : 10

25 % Drainage Time Not less than 7 1/2 minutes

Water Content 65 – 70 % by volume

Undissolved Solids 0.1 % maximum

Total Solids 43 – 48 %

Foam Shear Stress 17 – 20 Newton per sq. meter

9.5 FOAM/ WATER CANNONS

At 7 barg (100 psig) intake pressure, the foam cannon shall be capable of throwing foam to a distance of 43m (14 ft.) at an angle of 38 from horizontal plane, and shall be capable of ℃reaching a height of 18m (60 ft.) when at an angle of 65℃. Then water barrel shall be capable of throwing water for a distance of 38m (125 ft.).

9.6 WATER MONITORS

9.6.1 The monitor shall be capable of discharging 2,250 litre/minute when operation at 7 barg (100 psig) intake pressure. The manufacturer shall provide a complete Data Sheet highlighting the discharge volumetric rate at the specified pressure. The horizontal and vertical water jet length (throw of jet through monitor) should also be specified by the supplier/ contractor.

9.6.2 The monitor shall be capable of swivelling 360 in horizontal plane and 125 (80 ℃ ℃ ℃

upward, 45 downward) in vertical plane. ℃

9.7 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

9.7.1 Mobile Monnex fire extinguisher of 63 kg shall have a minimum discharge time of 60 seconds and a minimum range of 9 m (30 ft.).

9.7.2 Portable Monnex extinguishers of 9 kg shall have a minimum discharge time of 13 seconds and a minimum range of 7 m (23 ft.).

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9.7.3 Portable CO2 extinguishers of 5 kg shall have a minimum discharge time of 15 seconds.

10.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 10.1 Fire protection and safety equipment shall have been tested and approved by an

internationally recognized testing and approving organization. 10.2 The supplier must note that one complete item of each type of equipment offered in

compliance with this specification shall be presented to KOC Controlling Department for type approval testing.

10.3 Hydrostatic Test.

10.3.1 All piping and attached appurtenances subjected to system working pressure shall be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi (13.8 bar) or 50 psi (3.5 bar) in excess of the system working pressure, whichever is greater, and shall maintain that pressure at ±5 psi (0.35 bar) for 2 hours.

10.3.2 Pressure loss shall be determined by a drop in gauge pressure or visual leakage. 10.3.3 The test pressure shall be read from one of the following, located at the lowest

elevation of the system or the portion of the system being tested:

(a) A gauge located at one of the hydrant outlets

(b) A gauge located at the lowest point where no hydrants are provided 10.4 Operating Test.

10.4.1 Each hydrant shall be fully opened and closed under system water pressure. 10.4.2 Dry barrel hydrants shall be checked for proper drainage. 10.4.3 All control valves shall be fully closed and opened under system water pressure to

ensure proper operation. 10.4.4 Where fire pumps are available, the above operating tests required shall be

completed with the pumps running. 10.5 Fire water pump test & Fire water main test 10.5.1 Contractor will provide the facilities to fire water pump and fire water main testing.

10.5.2 This tested during commissioning, pumps curves shall be developed and compared against vendor pump curves to determine the adequacy of the pumps. Also, a capacity and friction loss tests of the fire water main shall be performed by contractor to ensure that the system works as per design.

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11.0 APPENDIX

11-1 Typical Details of Fire Hydrant 11-2 Typical Details of Fire Hydrant with Pumper Connection 11-3 Typical Fire Engine Suction Riser 11-4 Typical Fire Equipment Box 11-5 Typical Deluge System Detail 11- 6 Typical 4-Way Suction Collecting Head

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APPENDIX. 11-1 Typical Details of Fire Hydrant

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APPENDIX. 11-2 Typical Details of Fire Hydrant with Pumper Connection

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APPENDIX. 11-3 Typical Fire Engine Suction Riser

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APPENDIX. 11-4 Typical Fire Equipment Box

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APPENDIX. 11-5 Typical Deluge System Detail

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APPENDIX. 11-6 Typical 4-Way Suction Collecting Head

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