Materials System Specification
Materials System Specification
Materials System Specification
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2
3 References.................................................... 2
4 Qualification................................................... 3
5 Modifications to Industry Standard................ 3
Data Schedule...................................................... 5
1 Scope
This specification defines the mandatory requirements for design, fabrication, and
testing of a high resistance grounding system for indoor installation in non-hazardous
locations.
Process Industry Practices ELSGS01 is a part of this specification when the data sheet
indicates purchase of a high resistance grounding system for a wye-connected 480 V
power system. Process Industry Practices ELSGS02 is part of this specification when
the data sheet indicated purchase of a high resistance grounding system for a delta-
connected 480 V power system.
If specified, the high resistance grounding system may be integrated into a Motor
Control Center or low voltage switchgear lineup. In this case this specification shall
accompany the low voltage controlgear specification or the low voltage switchgear
specification.
2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.
3 References
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.
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Issue Date: 29 June 2005 Design and Fabrication of
Next Planned Update: 1 October 2008 High Resistance Grounding Systems
4 Qualification
4.1 At least 10 similar high resistance grounding units designed for operation at
600 V or less must have been manufactured at the proposed location of
manufacture and these units must have satisfactorily operated for at least
2 years.
4.2 Evidence that the requirement in 4.1 has been met shall be furnished with the
vendor's proposal.
3.3 (Addition) Saudi Aramco data sheet will be used rather than the PIP data
sheet.
4.1.5 (Deletion applying to ELSG02 only): Delete phrase "of 5 amperes" in first
sentence.
4.2.2 (Addition): The grounding system shall be designed for and located in an
indoor, non-classified location. Operation outdoors or in a classified
(hazardous) location is not permitted.
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4.6.2 (Deletion to ELSGS02 only): Delete Phrase "and 7 amperes for fault
detection".
4.8.1.4 (Addition): All additional relay contacts for external buyer connection shall
be wired to a dedicated terminal block(s) that are separate from terminal
block(s) provided for power and transformer neutral connections.
4.8.1.8 (Revision to ELSG01 only): Revise to read: "Wiring to the resistors shall
be rated for high temperature or shall be protected with high-temperature,
heat-shrink tape within 6 inches of the resistor terminals."
4.8.2.6 (Addition to ELSG01 only): A separate suitable marked terminal strip shall
be provided for all resistor taps and to allow changing of taps from the front.
An engraved nameplate indicating various tap connections shall be provided
near this terminal strip.
Revision Summary
30 September 2003 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
reissued with no other changes.
29 June 2005 Minor revision.
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Data Schedule
16-SAMSS-515
Commentary Note:
(Note for Saudi Aramco requisition initiator or Saudi Aramco contractor specifying high
resistance grounding system.) Prior to specifying a high resistance grounding system, it
must be reviewed and approved in accordance with SAES-P-111, "Grounding."
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