GP 15-01-03 Instruments for Storage Tanks and Vessels January 2010

Instruments for Storage Tanks and

Vessels
GP 15-01-03

Scope
1) [I] This Global Practice (GP) covers the design, selection, and application of instrumentation for
atmospheric storage tanks, pressure storage vessels, and refrigerated storage tanks. Not included are
normal on-site surge vessels closely associated with process units and considered unit pressure
vessels.
2) Requirements for tank blanketing and water drawoff instrumentation and manual tank gauging
equipment are not covered in this Practice.
3) This Practice is appropriate for attachment to inquiry or purchase document.

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Table of Contents

1. Required References...............................................................................................3
1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices.....................................3
1.2. Other Company References...........................................................................3
1.3. API–American Petroleum Institute..................................................................3
1.4. NFPA–National Fire Protection Association...................................................3
2. Definitions................................................................................................................4

3. Design and Installation...........................................................................................5

4. Level Gauging Instruments....................................................................................6

4.1. Gauge Types..................................................................................................6
4.2. Capabilities.....................................................................................................6
4.3. Installation and Location.................................................................................6
4.4. Stilling Well.....................................................................................................6
5. Temperature Measurement.....................................................................................7
5.1. Accuracy.........................................................................................................7
5.2. Single Point Temperature Measurement........................................................7
5.3. Local Indicators...............................................................................................8
5.4. Heated Tanks..................................................................................................8
6. Alarms and Protective Instrumentation................................................................8
6.1. Overfill Protection............................................................................................8
6.2. Operation and Design Criteria for Protective Level Instruments....................9
6.3. Automatic Tank Gauging System.................................................................11
7. Additional Requirements for Pressure Storage Vessels and Refrigerated
Storage Tanks........................................................................................................12
7.1. Level Measuring Instruments.......................................................................12
7.2. Installation.....................................................................................................12
7.3. Alarms...........................................................................................................13
Record of Change..........................................................................................................14

Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions...........................................................................18

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1. Required References
This Section lists the Practices, codes, standards, specifications, and publications that shall be used with
this document. Unless otherwise specified herein, use the latest edition.

1.1. Global Practices–ExxonMobil Engineering Practices

GP 09-07-01 Accessories for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
GP 15-02-01 Temperature Instruments
GP 15-07-02 Protective Systems
GP 15-07-03 Alarm Systems

1.2. Other Company References

HCP Hydrocarbon Control Practices
MAP Measurement and Analysis for Production

1.3. API–American Petroleum Institute

API MPMS 3.1B Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 3: Tank
Gauging - Section 1B - Standard Practice for Level Measurement of
Liquid Hydrocarbons in Stationary Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging
API MPMS 7 Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 7: Temperature
Determination
API RP 551 Process Measurement Instrumentation

1.4. NFPA–National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 59A Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG)

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2. Definitions
Term [I] Description

Combustible Liquids Combustible liquids are high flash point liquids [flash point of 100F
(38C) or higher] (such as kerosene, some jet fuels, heating oils, heavy
fuel oils, lubricating oils, transformer oils, and some asphalts) when
handled at temperatures more than 15F (8C) below their flash points.
Crude Oils Crude oils are hydrocarbon mixtures that have not been processed in an
oil refinery. This category also includes other wide boiling range stocks,
which may boil-over during a tankage fire.
Flammable Liquids Flammable liquids are low flash point liquids [flash point below 100F
(38C)] (such as gasoline, some jet fuels, etc.) and high flash point liquids
[flash point 100F (38C) or higher] when handled at temperatures above
or within 15F (8C) of their flash point (such as some heated asphalts).
Crude oils are not included.
Hazardous Liquids Liquids that fall in any of the following categories: toxic liquids, liquids
that when flashed from process conditions generate toxic vapor in
sufficient quantity to result in a concentration in air equal to or above the
STEL for the toxic gas/vapor at the nearest location of exposure, any
liquid included within UN Hazard Class 6.1, caustic, acids, any corrosive
liquid with pH < 3 or pH > 11.
Potential Explosion The space (onsite or offsite) immediately surrounding operating
Domain equipment, e.g., drums, exchangers, towers, pumps, loading racks, pipe
racks, steelworks, etc., or other obstacles, which can potentially be
engulfed and filled by a flammable fuel-air mixture, and which is
sufficient in size to give rise to a vapor cloud explosion.
Pressure Storage Pressure storage vessels are aboveground pressurized spheres, bullets,
Vessels and horizontal and vertical drums, used for the storage of toxic and/or
flammable liquids (such as LPG and ammonia), designed for pressures
greater than 2.5 psig (17 kPa gauge). Not included are normal onsite
surge vessels closely associated with process units and considered unit
pressure vessels.
Refrigerated Storage Refrigerated storage tanks are aboveground storage tanks and spheres
Tanks operating at metal temperatures between +40F and –270F (+5C and
–168C) and at pressures not exceeding 15 psig (103 kPa gauge).
STEL(Short Term Defined as a 15-minute time weighted average (TWA) exposure that
Exposure Limit) should not be exceeded at any time during a workday even if the 8-hour
TWA is within the allowed Threshold Limit Value (TLV-TWA).
Exposures above the TLV-TWA up to the STEL should not be longer
than 15 minutes and should not occur more than four times per day.

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Term [I] Description

There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures in this

range
Toxic Chemicals Chemicals that cause damage to humans and for which an exposure limit
(TLV or OEL) has been established by ACGIH, NIOSH, EMBSI, or
other relevant regulatory agency (such as U.S. EPA). These substances
may cause significant negative impact (for example, severe inflammation,
shock, collapse or even sudden death) if humans are exposed to
sufficiently high concentrations for a sufficiently long period of time.
The concentrations of toxic chemical which would create a significant
risk will vary by chemical and potential exposure time. Examples of
toxic chemicals include, but are not limited to, the following: Benzene,
Xylene, 1, 3-Butadiene, Hexane, Chlorine, Bromine, Ammonia, Carbon
Disulfide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, and
Hydrogen Fluoride.
Toxic Gas/Vapor Any gas or vapor stream containing a toxic chemical above a specific
Service concentration defined by regulation or depending on the system under
consideration. For the purpose of this GP, a stream shall be considered to
be in toxic gas or vapor service if the material released could result in a
concentration in air equal to or above the STEL for the toxic gas/vapor at
the nearest location of exposure. Examples of toxic gases/vapor service
relevant to Company include, but are not limited to, the following:
Chlorine, Bromine, Ammonia, Carbon Disulfide, Hydrogen Chloride,
Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, and Hydrogen Fluoride.
Toxic Liquids Liquids that can cause adverse health effects in humans as a result of
exposure, such as by inhalation of an aerosol, by ingestion or by dermal
absorption. Any liquid (product or process stream) containing a toxic
chemical and which, if the material were to be released, would potentially
result in a hazard. The concentration of toxic chemical needed to create a
significant risk will vary by chemical and potential exposure time.

3. Design and Installation

1) [I] [C] All level gauging and temperature sensing devices to be installed on any new or existing
atmospheric storage tanks, pressure storage vessels and refrigerated storage tanks shall be designed to
match existing equipment to the maximum extent possible. Exceptions shall be approved by the
Owner's Engineer.
2) [R] All Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) systems and associated components, data transmission
system, etc. shall incorporate lightning protection surge arrestors or shall otherwise be inherently
designed to resist damage due to lightning strikes.

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3) [S] Ensure that all tank gauging systems and associated components, including but not limited to, the
swivel joins, linkage assemblies, floats are not isolated by electrical insulators, including plastics,
rubbers, vapors, and nonconductive liquids and that all conductors are bonded together and are
connected to the tank's permanent ground.

4. Level Gauging Instruments

4.1. Gauge Types
1) [A] [I] Automatic level gauging instruments shall be servo-operated, or operate on a radar principle
and shall be designed for continuous operation. The Owner's Engineer shall approve all installations.
The use of float, differential pressure, hydrostatic (HTG), or displacer gauge technology is
discouraged but may be used where consistency with existing tank gauging systems is required.
Proposals to use other types of automatic level gauging instruments, such as capacitive or ultrasonic,
shall be submitted to the Owner's Engineer for prior approval.
2) [S] [E] Level gauge glasses shall not be used on atmospheric storage tanks, pressure storage vessels,
or refrigerated storage tanks.

4.2. Capabilities
1) [I] Automatic level gauges (servo, radar) shall be capable of measuring level to 1/32 in. (1 mm).
2) Differential pressure type instruments, which provide inferential rather than direct level gauging, shall
be capable of measuring level to 1 in. (25 mm).
3) [*] For custody transfer and Company inventory applications, the gauging system (i.e., level gauge,
signal transmission, and data acquisition system) shall be designed to meet the accuracy specified by
HCP or MAP (see Section 1.2.).

4.3. Installation and Location

1) [A] [O] Level gauging instruments shall be equipped with a level indicator readable from grade for
each atmospheric storage tank, pressure storage vessel, and refrigerated storage tank. Exceptions
shall be approved by the Owner's Engineer.
2) [M] Level gauges and alarm devices shall be located such that all external components of the gauge
and alarm device are accessible for maintenance from grade or a permanent platform. The tank roof
or wind girder is not considered a permanent platform.

4.4. Stilling Well

1) [*] [O] A stilling well is required for all internal level gauging devices, unless specified otherwise by
the Owner's Engineer.
2) [S] [E] The stilling well shall be slotted over its complete length. Stilling wells for float, servo-
operated, and radar gauges shall be designed in accordance with GP 09-07-01.

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5. Temperature Measurement
[O] Temperature indication shall be provided for each atmospheric storage tank, pressure storage vessel,
and refrigerated storage tank. Temperature element installation shall be designed in accordance with GP
15-02-01.

5.1. Accuracy
1) [*] Where an accurate volume measurement is required (e.g., custody transfer applications) a
platinum Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) shall be specified and provided with remote
indication at a location specified by the Owner's Engineer.
2) [*] Where electronic temperature measurement is required for custody transfer applications, an
averaging temperature detection system shall be used in accordance with HCP or MAP requirements.
Averaging temperature measurements systems are based on a multi-element temperature system with
selection of the appropriate averaging temperature element performed by the level gauge.
3) Overall accuracy of the measurement system, including the sensor, signal transmission, and readout
devices, shall be in accordance with HCP or MAP requirements. This accuracy does not include
errors due to the placement of the thermowell or temperature stratification in the tank.

5.2. Single Point Temperature Measurement

1) [*] [I] Single point temperature measurement shall be used for unheated, low-viscosity (below 36
centistokes) products and continuously heated fuel oils. For tanks containing other products, as well
as where density stratification exists, the measurement technique to be used (e.g., multi-element
temperature measurement system) shall be specified by the Owner's Engineer.
2) Dual platinum RTDs shall be specified with one of the RTDs terminated locally and available as a
spare.
3) [A] [I] [O] Installation of the single point temperature sensor shall be in a "close fitting" thermowell
(i.e., thermowell bore is matched to sensor outside diameter; for example, a 6 mm RTD inside a 6.5
mm thermowell), and shall be implemented as follows:
a) Fixed roof tanks without internal floating covers—The thermowell shall be located at least 5 ft
(1.5 m) up from the tank bottom, with a minimum 36 in. (1 m) length. Flanged thermowells are
preferred.
b) [A] Floating roof tanks and fixed roof tanks with internal floating covers for materials other than
crude oils—The design of the thermowell installation shall provide for the roof to go to its lowest
operating position, and shall be approved by the Owner's Engineer.
c) [*] [A] Crude oil tanks—The Owner's Engineer shall specify the maximum sludge/water level for
each tank. For floating roof tanks, the design of the thermowell installation shall provide for the
roof to go to its lowest operating position, and shall be approved by the Owner's Engineer.

5.3. Local Indicators

1) [I] [O] A dial thermometer in a thermowell shall be installed on each atmospheric storage tank,
pressure storage vessel, and refrigerated storage tank.
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2) The dial thermometer shall be at the same height and immersion length as specified for the single
point sensor, and located in close proximity to the automatic level gauge.
3) Where the storage tank or vessel has an averaging temperature measurement, the thermowell shall be
located at least 5 ft (1.5m) up from the tank bottom, with a minimum 36 in. (1 m) immersion length.

5.4. Heated Tanks

[I] For heated tanks, all thermowells for temperature measurement or control shall be offset at least 5 ft
(1.5m) from the heater inlet and outlet connections, and preferably at the same location as the dial
thermometer.

6. Alarms and Protective Instrumentation

6.1. Overfill Protection
1) [S] [E] Overfill protection shall be provided by a number of level alarms and cutouts as described
below. These may include a high level alarm (LHA) from the ATG and/or an independent high-high
level alarm (LHHA) and/or a high-high level cutout (LHCO).
2) [S] [E] A high level alarm (LHA) shall be generated from the gauging system in all atmospheric
storage tanks, refrigerated storage tanks, and pressure storage vessels. Alarms shall be interfaced to
the site control system (typically the Digital Control System (DCS)) for display and archiving.
3) [S] [E] [*]An, independent LHCO designed per GP 15-07-02 shall be installed to actuate the
protective valves on all inflowing streams for the following services:
a) Refrigerated Storage Tanks or Vessels.
b) Atmospheric storage tanks and pressure storage vessels at unattended facilities (facilities without
attended surveillance 24 hours per day).
c) Atmospheric storage tanks, and pressure storage vessels where overfill would result in a SHE
Risk Category I or SHE Risk Category II health/safety, environmental, public impact ,or
financial, per Company Risk Matrix or if the toxic vapors will exceed a STEL in a (workers' or
neighbors') breathing zone.
4) [S] [E] When an LHCO (per Section 6.1. Item (3)) is not installed, an independent LHHA designed
per GP 15-07-03 shall be installed on storage tanks and storage vessels in the following services:
a) Pressure storage vessels
b) Atmospheric storage tanks that store crude oils
c) Atmospheric storage tanks that store flammable liquids
d) Atmospheric storage tanks that store hazardous liquids
5) [S] [*] [O] When storage tanks or storage vessels are controlled by one process operating area, but
is/are physically located within a separate process operating area, all alarms associated with such
tanks/vessels shall be transmitted to the control rooms/consoles of both process operating areas. The
Owner's Engineer shall specify exceptions.

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6.2. Operation and Design Criteria for Protective Level Instruments

1) [S] [O] The following operating and design criteria shall apply to all independent level instruments
(LHHA and/or LHCO) installed for overfill protection:
a) The instruments for overfill protection shall be physically separate from the Automatic Tank
gauging device, and shall be attached to the atmospheric storage tank, pressure storage vessel, or
refrigerated storage tank by dedicated independent connections. Common bridles combining the
gauging device, level controls, and independent LHHA or LHCO shall not be used.
b) Provision shall be made for on-line maintenance and/or replacement of the instrumentation
elements of the overfill protection system without requiring the vessel to be taken out of service.
c) The level instruments for overfill protection shall be designed to be operable over the entire range
of specific gravity that may be experienced during normal operation or during start-up and
shutdown.
d) The level instruments for overfill protection shall be functional during normal operation as well
as during start-up and shutdown.
e) The signal from all level instruments installed for overfill protection shall be transmitted
separately from any other level instrument; however, the same transmission technology (e.g.,
copper cable, fiber optic cable, etc.) may be used.
f) [A] A means of in-service testing all level instruments installed for overfill protection shall be
provided. A fail-safe (automatic self-test) design for the level instrument is preferred; however,
use of such devices requires approval by Owner's Engineer.
g) The independent LHHA shall be located to provide at least 30 minutes holdup (at the maximum
filling rate) between the actuation of the independent LHHA and the overfill condition.
h) [*] The independent LHHA or LHCO shall be located with sufficient margin above the normal
maximum filling height to avoid actuation during normal tank operations. The Owner's Engineer
shall specify the normal maximum filling height.
i) The independent LHCO shall be located to provide at least 15 minutes holdup (at the maximum
filling rate) between the actuation of the independent LHCO and the overfill condition.
j) The independent LHCO shall automatically shut off or divert in a safe manner all inflow streams
including any start-up or intermittent streams.
k) The overfill protection instrument function shall have an Availability not less than 97 percent
l) For refrigerated storage tanks and pressure storage vessels where the pressure relief device is
designed for overfill, the overfill protection function (the independent LHCO) shall have an
Availability of greater than 99 percent
m) [*] Where the pressure relief device on refrigerated tanks and pressure storage vessels are not
designed to accommodate overfill conditions, guidance should be sought from the Owner's
Engineer.
n) [*] All level instruments for overfill protection shall annunciate upon actuation. The Owner's
Engineer shall specify the alarm priority, in accordance with GP 15-07-03.
o) The impact of actuation of the independent LHCO on upstream and downstream equipment, such
as surge pressures associated with the rapid closure of the isolation valves, shall be considered in
the design and operation.

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6.3. Automatic Tank Gauging System

[S] [O] Requirements for alarms generated from the Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) system are as
follows:
1) A LHA shall be provided for each atmospheric storage tank, pressure storage vessel, and refrigerated
storage tank. This alarm shall be set to allow personnel sufficient time to stop filling without
exceeding the permissible filling height.
2) Alarms from the ATG, including those equipment impacted by high or low level alarms including
pumps and in-tank mixers, heaters etc. shall be located so that they are audible and visible to
personnel controlling the filling/emptying operations.
3) When the ATG includes an automatic operational cutout at a predefined fill level, this feature shall be
in addition to the high level alarm requirement in Section 6.3., Item (1) and of the independent LHHA
and/or LHCO requirement in Section 6.1..

7. Additional Requirements for Pressure Storage Vessels

and Refrigerated Storage Tanks
7.1. Level Measuring Instruments
1) [S] [O] Two independent level measuring instruments based on different operating principles shall be
provided for each pressure storage vessel and refrigerated storage tank.
As a minimum, one of the two instruments shall have remote readout at a manned location, with the
other instrument having a local indicator at grade.
2) [S] [M] Each level measuring instrument shall be capable of being checked and repaired while the
pressure storage vessel or refrigerated storage tank is in service.

7.2. Installation
1) [M] [O] [R] Servo-driven gauge transmitters shall be mounted on a full-bore ball valve on top of a
calibration chamber on the tank roof connection flange. Normally, the metallic measuring wire shall
be of Type 316 stainless steel. In low-temperature refrigerated applications (LPG, LNG, etc.) the
wire shall be of Invar or other material that has a very low coefficient of expansion. The measuring
drum within the servo-driven gauge transmitter chamber shall be fully temperature-compensated.
2) [M] [O] [R] Radar gauge transmitter shall be mounted on a full-bore ball valve on the tank roof with
adequately sized nozzles.
3) [O] A pressure gauge shall be installed on each pressure storage vessel and refrigerated storage tank.

7.3. Alarms
1) [S] [E] On pressure storage vessels having pressure relief valves that discharge to the atmosphere, a
high pressure alarm shall be provided. The alarm shall be set below the pressure relief valve set
pressure.

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2) On refrigerated storage tanks, pressure alarms shall be provided to indicate a condition of high
pressure or low pressure. The high pressure alarm shall be set below the relief valve set pressure.
3) On refrigerated storage tanks, a low pressure cutout and alarm shall be provided that shuts off
compressors, pumps, and other associated refrigeration equipment.

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Record of Change
Version 1.0.0 Date: 07/01
Location Action Description
Initial Publish.

Version 1.0.0 Date: 01/04

Global Practice version number and format updated to comply with new
process; however, original publish date remains, and no content was
modified.

Version 2.0.0 Date: 06/05

Scope, Item Reverted to original text.
(1)
Section 4.1, Modification Float or displacer technology discouraged and only allowed where
Item (1) consistency with existing systems important.
Section 4.1, Addition Clarified that HTG should be used only where mass measurement is a
Item (3) requirement.
Section 4.2, Addition Added reference to Product Control Manual.
Item (3)
Section 4.4 Modification Clarified need for stilling well slotting over entire length.
Section 5.1, Modification Clarified use of Platinum RTD.
Item (1)
Section 5.1, Addition Use of averaging temperature detection system.
Item (2)
Section 5.1, Modification Change to temperature accuracy requirements to align with HMP, etc.
Item (3)
Section 5.2, Addition Need for dual Platinum RTDs.
Item (2)
Section 6.1, Modification Clarification on alarming.
Item (1)
Section 6.2, Modification Use of approved fail safe integrated designs.
Item (1a)
Section 6.2, Modification Use of fail safe self test designs preferred.
Item (1d)

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Version 3.0.0 Date: 01/10

Section 1.1 Deletion GPs that are not referenced in the body of the text.
Section 1.2 Addition Added the reference for GP 15-07-02, HCP, and MAP.
Section 2 Addition Added the definitions related to Toxic substances, Potential Explosion
Domain, etc.
Section 3 Item Addition Added the requirement for bonding of all components of the tank
(3) gauging system.
Section 4.1 Modification Limited the use of DP/HTG use to only be consistent with existing
Item (1) installations.
Section 4.1, Deleted Use of the Servo and Radar gauge as preferred for custody was deleted as
Item (3) this the default now for all tank gauging measurement based on the
modification to 4.1, Item (1).
Section 4.2, Modification Accuracy of measurement was changed based on the technology
Item (1) improvements and HCP requirements.
Section 4.2, Modification Reference to the HMP changed to HCP and also added requirement for
Item (3) internal inventory applications.
Section 4.4 Modification Split this paragraph into two parts Item (1) the [O] clause is the first
sentence. The second sentence as Item (2) and classified as [S] [E]
clause.
Section 5.0 Modification Added reference to GP 15-02-01.
Section 5.1, Modification Added reference to HCP and MAP.
Item (2)
Section 5.2, Modification Added example for clarification.
Item (3)
Section 5.3, Modification Repeat of temperature indicator location was deleted in this item.
Item (1)
Section 5.3 Addition Location of the averaging temperature measurement instrument in a
Item (3) tank/vessel.
Section 6. Modification Title and content of this section changed to add the Protective
Instrumentation.
Section 6.1 Modification Changed from being General to Overfill Protection.
Item (ALL)
Entire section clarified the requirements for Overfill Protection and
segregation of the devices.
Modified to add the requirement for the independent high high level
cutout (LHCO) and associated protective valve on tanks based on
consequence.
Clarified the requirements for independent high high level alarm
(LHHA).
Changed the switch to instrument.

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Section 6.2 Modification Included to reflect Protective Level Instruments design criteria.
Item (ALL)
Clarified the design requirements for the independent LHCO and LHHA.
Changed the switch to instruments.
Clarified the on-line maintenance/repair requirements.
Highlighted the impact of surge on other systems due to valve closure on
a LHCO activation.
Hold up time requirement between LHHA and overfill and LHCO and
overfill have been specified.
Safety Availability target requirements for LHHA and LHCO have been
specified.
Reference and requirements in case of an undersized pressure relief
system on tanks have been highlighted.
Requirements for the isolation of the tanks using the protective valve
specified.
Section 6.3 Modification Clarified the source of the alarms.
Item (2)
Section 6.3 Modification Clarified the requirement of the operational cutout, the high level alarm,
Item (3) LHHA and LHCO.
Section 7.1 Modification Clarified the two diverse level instrument requirements.
Item (1)
Section 7.1 Modification Reference to differential pressure gauges, stilling well, and isolation
Item (2) valve were removed as they are required for all installations and specified
in section 4.4 and 7.2.
Section 7.2 Addition Radar gauge isolation valve installation specified.
Item (2)
Section 7.2 Modification Moved this item to section 7.3.
Item (3)
Section 7.3 Modification Added the setting requirements for the high pressure alarm.
Item (ALL)
Clarified the low pressure cutout requirement.
All Global Modifications To standardize the format of the Global Practices and to meet other
Practices requirements, the following changes have been implemented:
"For ExxonMobil Use Only" has been replaced with "For Company Use
Only."
A copyright waiver has been added in the first page Footer.
The definition of asterisks in the Scope has been deleted. The asterisk is
now defined in the Purpose Code attachment and is used within brackets
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Multiple paragraphs within a Section have been numbered.

The standard text for Required References has been modified.
The standard text for Additional Requirements has been modified.
The [S] Purpose Code has been modified.
The following Purpose Codes have been added:
[*] for additional information or decision required of Owner's
Engineer.
[A] for approval requirements before beginning work or finalizing
design.

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Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions

Code Description

* Assigned to paragraphs that require the Owner's Engineer to provide additional information or
make a decision.
A Assigned to paragraphs that require approval from the Owner's Engineer before the work may
proceed or the design is finalized.
C Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is reduced costs. Reduced cost in this context
refers to initial investment cost and does not include life cycle cost considerations. Life cycle
cost considerations are captured under reliability, maintainability, or operability purpose codes.
E Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is driven by environmental considerations.
Environmental considerations typically include specifications intended to protect against
emissions/leakage to the air, water, and/or soil. Deviations from the specifications contained
in such paragraphs require formal review and approval according to local environmental
policy.
I Assigned to paragraphs that provide only clarifying information, such as Scope statements,
definitions of terms, etc.
M Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to provide for maintainability of equipment
or systems. Maintainability provisions are those that facilitate the performance of maintenance
on equipment/systems either during downtimes or during onstream operations.
O Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to assure operability of equipment or
systems. Operability is the ability of the equipment/system to perform satisfactorily even
though conditions are off-design, such as during start-ups, process swings, subcomponent
malfunction, etc.
R Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to improve or assure the reliability of
equipment or systems. Reliability is a measure of the ability of equipment/systems to operate
without malfunction or failure between planned maintenance interventions.
S Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications/guidance where the primary purpose is the
avoidance of incidents impacting personnel safety, process safety, and the public in general
and/or involving responses to emergency situations. Any deviation from the specifications
contained in such designated paragraphs requires formal review and approval according to
local safety policy.
Personnel Safety: Refers to the prevention of incident-related personnel injuries or illness,
e.g., burns, cuts, abrasions, inhalation of or exposure to dangerous
substances, etc., that could result in medical treatment, restricted work,
lost-time incidents, or fatalities.
Process Safety: Refers to the prevention and control of process releases, fires, and/or
explosions that could result in damage to equipment, process disruption,
or personnel injury or illness.

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