PCSPA003
PCSPA003
PIP PCSPA003
Process Analyzer Shelter
Data Sheet Instructions
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES
In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these
technical requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and
engineering costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While
this Practice is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users,
individual applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take
precedence over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and
particular matters or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering
situations should not be made solely on information contained in these materials. The
use of trade names from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of
preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the
same specifications are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All
Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and
regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines
should conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or
regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or
acting on any material contained in or suggested by the Practice.
This Practice is subject to revision at any time by the responsible Function Team
and will be reviewed every 5 years. This Practice will be revised, reaffirmed, or
withdrawn. Information on whether this Practice has been revised may be found at
http://www.pip.org.
PRINTING HISTORY
August 2000 Issued
February 2001 Editorial Revision
PIP PCSPA003
Process Analyzer Shelter
Data Sheet Instructions
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................... 2
Purpose...................................................... 2
Scope......................................................... 2
References ....................................... 2
Process Industry Practices ........................ 2
Industry Codes and Standards .................. 3
Government Regulations ........................... 3
Introduction
Purpose
To assure the proper operation of an analyzer system, it may be necessary to provide
appropriate environmental protection. When the intrinsic protection offered by an analyzer
enclosure is not suitable for the working environment, additional protection shall be
provided. An analyzer shelter is used for this purpose. The Process Analyzer Shelter Data
Sheet (PIP PCSPA03D) is provided as a guide to individuals responsible for ensuring the
quality and completeness of an analyzer shelter specification. Analyzer shelters are not
typically considered to be occupied structures.
Scope
The following statements describe the four general types of protective shelters:
References
Applicable requirements in the latest edition (or the edition indicated) of the following
references shall be utilized. Any conflict between this Practice and reasonable codes and
standards shall be brought to the attention of the companies involved for resolution. Short
titles will be used herein when appropriate.
Government Regulations
The PIP PCSPA03D data sheet provides the basis for specifying an analyzer installation that
assures adequate protection of associated analyzer system(s) while maintaining safe
operation within the plant.
All data entry fields must be completed to ensure that the shelter will be fabricated to meet
project requirements. Units of measurement must be supplied for all specified values. Fields
that cannot be completed at the time of preparation should contain entries such as “NA” (not
applicable) or “TBA” (to be advised) to acknowledge consideration of the field and to inform
the reviewer that additional information may be forthcoming. Where appropriate, designate
responsibility for design details or component selection in the form (e.g., “ASV” to designate
responsibility to the Analyzer System Vendor).
A “Chg/Date” (change) column is provided on each line for tracking changes made after the
form has been issued.
The PIP PCSPA03D data sheet is designed so that all parties can use it. This includes, but is
not limited to, a customer’s local maintenance group, a customer’s corporate engineering
group, an Engineering and Contracting (E&C) firm, an Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM), or an ASV. These data sheets are also used as part of the permanent project
documentation.
Instructions corresponding to each line entry item on PIP PCSPA03D follow. All available
sources of the required information shall be consulted and the information verified to ensure
accuracy. This data sheet will become part of the “offer” in a contractual arrangement with a
supplier. The supplier’s bid and the Owner’s acceptance is based upon the information
supplied.
Title Blocks
The title block containing the PIP logo is common to all pages of PIP PCSPA03D. The
Analyzer Shelter Number and Job Number identify the various documents and allow them to
be sorted correctly even if they become mixed.
The project identification block occurs only on the first page. It is primarily useful to the
various E&C contractors for processing and tracking during large projects. Complete this
block as follows:
SO Number: the sales order or shop order number unique to the ASV and used for
their internal purposes. This number is very useful for future maintenance or
upgrades, and showing this number may allow considerable time savings. This
number should also be entered by the ASV ARO.
Date: the day, month, and year that this data sheet was created.
Revision Number: the revision designator and date of revision.
2.1 Power (Volts/Hertz/Phase): Enter the power sources that will be made
available at the installation site (e.g., “120 VAC 60 Hz 1 phase,” “240 VAC
50 Hz 2 phase,” “480 VAC 60 Hz 3 phase,” etc.).
2.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Enter “yes” if UPS power is available.
Identify voltage and phases available.
2.3 Instrument Air (Pressure/Dew Point): Enter the pressure and dew point.
2.4 Plant Air (Pressure/Dew Point): Enter the pressure and dew point.
2.5 Nitrogen (Pressure/Dew Point): Enter the pressure and dew point.
2.6 Breathing Air (Pressure): Enter the pressure.
2.7 Steam (Pressure/Temperature/Saturated or Not Saturated): Enter the
pressure, temperature, and saturation condition.
2.8 Condensate Return (Pressure): Enter return line pressure.
2.9 Cooling Water Supply (Pressure/Temperature): Enter the pressure and
temperature minimum and maximum (summer and winter) at the site.
2.10 Cooling Water Return (Pressure): Enter the minimum and maximum
(summer and winter) pressure at the cooling water return point.
2.11 Demineralized Water, Condensate, or Other: Enter the availability,
temperature, and pressure of potable water, demineralized water, and
condensate.
2.12 Process Sewer Drain (Available/Not Available): Enter the type, availability,
and size of process sewer drain (e.g., “chemical drain, yes, 2-inch pipe”).
2.13 Liquid Disposal (Available/Pressure): Indicate the availability of a liquid
disposal system. Enter “yes” if available, and enter the head pressure
(minimum and maximum).
2.14 Vapor Vent System (Available/Pressure): Enter the availability of a vapor
vent system. Enter the head pressure (minimum and maximum).
2.15 Flare Header (Available/Pressure): Enter the availability of a flare header
system. Enter the head pressure (minimum and maximum).
2.16 Utilities Identification Requirement: Describe the site coding that will be
used to identify the utility services in the shelter.
2.17 Other: Enter any additional information available not covered by the items
above.
3.4 Analyzer Shelter to be Supplied by: Enter who will be responsible for
supplying the shelter (e.g., the customer’s plant staff, corporate engineering,
ASV, OEM, or the E&C contractor).
3.5 Utilities Load and Consumption Calculations: Enter who will be responsible
for providing this information and when it will be required. For this item, the
utilities include all except electrical and heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC). These are considered in 4.0 and 5.0, respectively.
3.6 Wind Load Maximum: Enter the site-specific wind load that the shelter must
withstand.
3.7 Roof Load Maximum: Enter the site-specific roof load that the shelter must
withstand (e.g., snow and ice).
3.8 Layout Sketch (Provided or Not Provided): If a layout sketch is to be
provided (include sketch reference number), append it to the data sheet.
Show compass direction, plant north, locations for analyzers, sample
systems, HVAC, transformers/breaker boxes, utility headers, door(s),
cylinder racks, and any other pertinent information.
3.9 Shelter Dimensions: Specify the desired dimensions, if known. Include the
interior height, and enter any limitations on the dimensions that are due to
the site location. Include a footprint drawing that shows any exterior apron
required for access to cylinders, sample systems, etc.
3.10 Shelter Base - Type/Connection to Shelter: Enter the requirements for the
base. Describe how it will be constructed (e.g., structural steel, concrete
foundation and/or pad, skid mount, etc.) and how the walls will be fastened
to it.
3.11 Slab Height above Local Grade: Enter the height of the slab above the grade
at the shelter location.
3.12 Floor - Material/Insulation/Coating: Describe the required floor
construction. Consider compatibility with the chemicals to be introduced
into the shelter.
3.13 Floor Support Structure - Material/Insulation/Coating: Describe the
construction of the floor support. Consider corrosion protection on metal
support members.
3.14 Floor Drain/Connection: Specify whether a floor drain will be installed, its
size, required materials of construction, and where the drain will be
connected.
3.15 Wall(s) - Material/Insulation/Paint: Describe how the exterior walls and any
interior walls will be constructed. State the insulation required and the paint
color. Consider compatibility with the chemicals to be introduced into the
shelter.
3.16 Door(s) - Number/Material: Enter the type and number of doors (NFPA 101
paragraph 5-11.3 may be useful for guidance in determining layout and
number of doors).
Note: Most analyzer shelters are considered to be unoccupied. Following
NFPA 101 paragraph 5-11.3 should ensure an adequate and safe means
of egress.
3.17 Window(s) in Door(s) - Size/Material: Indicate size and material for
windows.
3.18 Door Hardware: Indicate the type and materials of construction that will be
used for the door hardware. Provide the requirements for use of panic bar,
auto-closer, safety chain, etc.
3.19 Bulkhead Plates: Describe the type and materials of construction of
bulkhead plates at the shelter penetrations. Consider the Allowance for
Future Expansion (item 1.7) and how this will impact the size of the
bulkhead plates.
3.20 Roof - Material/Insulation: Describe the construction of the roof system.
3.21 Roof Overhang Distance: Indicate the distance from the exterior wall
required for the roof overhang.
3.22 Awnings - Location/Material/Size: If awnings are required for the entrance,
sample systems, cylinders, etc., enter the size required.
3.23 Tag Numbers and Signs: Provide the requirements for signs to identify
analyzers, chemical hazards, alarms, utilities, sample systems, etc. Include
the materials of construction and colors.
3.24 Cylinder Rack - Type/Capacity: Indicate whether cylinder racks are to be
wall mounted on the shelter, free standing with one or two sides for access,
and whether a temperature-controlled cabinet is required for standard blends.
Indicate who is responsible for determining capacity requirements.
3.25 References to Other Documents: Enter pertinent references such as PIP
documents (e.g., - PIP STC01015, PIP ARS13120, PIP CVC01016). Include
customer standards, industry standards, and suggested vendor list, as
appropriate.
3.26 Other: Enter any additional available information not covered by the items
above.
4.0 ELECTRICAL
This section of PIP PCSPA03D provides an outline of the parameters required for
designing and installing electrical equipment for the shelter.
4.1 Area Classification - Outside: Provide the electrical area classification at the
location of the shelter, using either Class, Division, Group or Class, Zone,
and Group designation. Refer to NFPA 497.
4.2 Area Classification - Inside: State the electrical area classification required
inside the shelter using Class, Division, Group or Class, Zone, and Group