Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard · PDF file2.2 Any conflict between this Standard and other Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs*) or referenced industry standards

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Engineering Standard SAES-P-104 8 August 2010 Wiring Methods and Materials

Document Responsibility: Electrical Systems Designs & Automation Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards Table of Contents 1 Scope............................................................. 2 2 Conflicts, Deviations and Commentary.......... 2 3 References..................................................... 3 4 General........................................................... 8 5 Wire and Cable............................................... 8 6 Connections and Terminations.................... 12 7 Enclosures.................................................... 15 8 Conduit, Conduit Fittings and Supports....... 17 9 Cable Trays.................................................. 20 10 Underground Cable Systems....................... 22 11 Submarine Power Cable.............................. 26 12 Cable Sizing................................................. 27 13 Cable Testing After Installation.................... 30 14 Cable Separation.......................................... 33 15 Conduit and Cable Sealing.......................... 34

Document Responsibility: Electrical Systems Designs & Automation Stds. Committee SAES-P-104

Issue Date: 8 August 2010

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1 Scope

1.1 This Standard prescribes mandatory requirements for the design and installation

of insulated power and control wiring and cable systems. It also prescribes

minimum mandatory requirements for outdoor enclosures for electrical

equipment and wiring that are not covered by another SAES or SAMSS.

1.2 For the purpose of this standard, control wiring is wiring used for the

interconnection of electrical control devices, such as pushbuttons,

electromechanical relays, meters, transducers, etc., associated with power

systems, and also microprocessor based protection relays for power distribution

and motors.

1.3 For the purpose of this standard, wiring connected on one or both sides to

instruments, distributed control systems, computers, etc., (except for AC power

connections) is considered instrumentation wiring and is covered by SAES-J-902.

SAES-P-104 applies to instrumentation wiring only insofar as it is referenced in

SAES-J-902.

1.4 Fiber optic cables dedicated to the control of power systems, such as intertrip

and switchgear control including installation of composite power-fiber optic

cables and composite submarine cables shall be installed as per SAES-T-624,

and SAES-T-919. The use of composite power-fiber optic cables must be

concurred to by the Department responsible for the maintenance of the fiber

optic component of the cable.

1.5 This standard does not apply to internal wiring of manufactured equipment

covered by SAMSS, or manufactured equipment labeled, listed or certified by a

testing agency recognized by Saudi Aramco.

1.6 This standard does not apply to overhead distributions systems. Refer to

SAES-P-107.

2 Conflicts, Deviations and Commentary

2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Standard and associated purchasing,

project or engineering documents, this standard shall take precedence.

Exception:

The exception is if an approved Waiver that is to be applied in SAP has been included with the purchasing documents.

2.2 Any conflict between this Standard and other Mandatory Saudi Aramco

Engineering Requirements (MSAERs*) or referenced industry standards shall be

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brought to the attention of the Company or Buyer Representative who will

request the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco,

Dhahran to resolve the conflict.

* Examples of MSAERs are Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAESs), Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs) and Standard Drawings (SASDs).

2.3 Direct all requests to deviate from this standard in writing to the Company or

Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal Company procedure SAEP-302

and forward a waiver request to the Manager, Consulting Services Department

of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran requesting his approval.

2.4 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,

except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this

SAES.

3 References

All referenced Standards, Specifications, Codes, Forms, Drawings and similar material

shall be the latest issue (including all revisions, addenda and supplements) unless stated

otherwise.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a

Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering

Requirement

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data

SAES-B-006 Fireproofing in Onshore Facilities

SAES-B-008 Restrictions to Use of Cellars, Pits & Trenches

SAES-B-009 Fire Protection and Safety Requirements for

Offshore Production Facilities

SAES-B-064 Onshore & Nearshore Pipeline Safety

SAES-B-068 Electrical Area Classification

SAES-H-101 Approved Protective Coating Systems

SAES-J-902 Electrical Systems for Instrumentation

SAES-O-113 Security Lighting System

http://standards/docs/SAEP/PDF/SAEP-302.PDF http://standards/docs/SAEP/PDF/SAEP-302.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-A-112.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-B-006.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-B-008.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-B-009.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-B-064.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-B-068.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-H-101.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-J-902.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-O-113.PDF

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SAES-P-100 Basic Power System Design Criteria

SAES-P-107 Overhead Distribution Systems

SAES-P-111 Grounding

SAES-P-116 Switchgear and Control Equipment

SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete

Structures

SAES-T-624 Telecommunications Outside Plant - Fiber Optics

SAES-T-911 Telecommunication Conduit System Design

SAES-T-919 Submarine Fiber Optic Cable (1.4)

SAES-T-928 Telecommunications - OSP Buried Plant

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

09-SAMSS-097 Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete

15-SAMSS-502 Medium Voltage Power Cable 5 kV through 35 kV

15-SAMSS-503 Submarine Power Cable 5 kV through 115 kV

16-SAMSS-520 Cablebus

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings

AA-036025 Four-Way Manhole (2 Sheets)

AB-036273 Surface Marker - Underground Electric Cable

AB-036326 Standard Sign - Underground Electric Cable

AD-036874 Installation - Direct Buried Electric Cable and

Conduit

Saudi Aramco General Instructions

GI-0002.705 Performance Certification of High Voltage Cable

Splicers (formerly GI-0401.082)

GI-1021.000 Street and Road Closure: Excavations,

Reinstatement and Traffic Controls

Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

7823-ENG Saudi Aramco H.V. Cable Test Record

Saudi Aramco Precommissioning Forms

Form P-040 Low Voltage Cables

Form P-041 HV Cables 5-15-36 kV

http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-P-100.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-P-107.PDF http://standards/docs/Saes/PDF/SAES-P-111.PDF http://standards/docs/Saes/PDF/SAES-P-116.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-Q-001.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-T-624.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-T-911.PDF http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-T-919.pdf http://standards/docs/SAES/PDF/SAES-T-928.PDF http://standards/docs/SAMSS/PDF/09-SAMSS-097.PDF http://standards/docs/SAMSS/PDF/15-SAMSS-502.PDF http://standards/docs/SAMSS/PDF/15-SAMSS-503.PDF http://standards/docs/SAMSS/PDF/16-SAMSS-520.PDF http://standards/docs/Standard_Drawings/PDF/AA-036025.PDF http://standards/docs/Standard_Drawings/PDF/AB-036273.PDF http://standards/docs/Standard_Drawings/PDF/AB-036326.PDF http://standards/docs/Standard_Drawings/PDF/AD-036874.PDF http://standards/docs/Forms_Data_Sheets/PDF/SA-7823.PDF http://standards/docs/Precommisioning/DOC/SA-P-040.DOC http://standar