SIST EN ISO 10438-4:2004

Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (ISO 10438-4:2003)

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Result of the splitting of WI 00012022 (CC/990921)

Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Schmieröl-, Sperröl- und Regelölversorgungsanlagen und Hilfsanlagen - Teil 4 - Sperrgasversorgungsanlagen (ISO 10438-4:2004)

Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Systemes de lubrification, systemes d'étanchéité, systemes d'huile de régulation et leurs auxiliaires - Partie 4: Systemes de soutien pour les étanchéité au gaz auto-actionnées (ISO 10438-4:2003)

Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (ISO 10438-4:2003)

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2004
• Withdrawal Date: 20-Jan-2008
• ICS: 75.180.20 - Processing equipment
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 18-Jan-2008
• Due Date: 10-Feb-2008
• Completion Date: 21-Jan-2008
• Ref Project: EN ISO 10438-4:2003 - Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (ISO 10438-4:2003)

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN ISO 10438-4:2008 - Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (ISO 10438-4:2007)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 10438-4:2004
01-maj-2004
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing
and control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support
systems (ISO 10438-4:2003)
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Lubrication, shaft-sealing and
control-oil systems and auxiliaries - Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (ISO
10438-4:2003)
Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Schmieröl-, Sperröl- und
Regelölversorgungsanlagen und Hilfsanlagen - Teil 4 - Sperrgasversorgungsanlagen
(ISO 10438-4:2004)
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Systemes de lubrification,
systemes d'étanchéité, systemes d'huile de régulation et leurs auxiliaires - Partie 4:
Systemes de soutien pour les étanchéité au gaz auto-actionnées (ISO 10438-4:2003)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10438-4:2003
ICS:
75.180.20
SIST EN ISO 10438-4:2004 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 10438-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2003
ICS 75.180.20
English version
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries -
Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries
- Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (ISO 10438-
4:2003)
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel -
Systèmes de lubrification, systèmes d'étanchéité, systèmes
d'huile de régulation et leurs auxiliaires - Partie 4:
Systèmes de soutien pour les étanchéité au gaz auto-
actionnées (ISO 10438-4:2003)
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EN ISO 10438-4:2003 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 10438-4:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67
"Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries" in
collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 12 "Materials, equipment and offshore
structures for petroleum and natural gas industries", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2004, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2004.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom.
NOTE FROM CMC  The foreword is susceptible to be amended on reception of the German
language version. The confirmed or amended foreword, and when appropriate, the normative
annex ZA for the references to international publications with their relevant European
publications will be circulated with the German version.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10438-4:2003 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10438-4:2003 without any
modifications.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10438-4
First edition
2003-12-15


Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas
industries — Lubrication, shaft-sealing
and control-oil systems and auxiliaries —
Part 4:
Self-acting gas seal support systems
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel — Systèmes
de lubrification, systèmes d'étanchéité, systèmes d'huile de régulation
et leurs auxiliaires —
Partie 4: Systèmes de soutien pour les étanchéités au gaz auto-
actionnées





Reference number
ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references. 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms. 1
4 System selection. 1
5 Basic design. 2
6 Piping and tubing. 3
7 Gas filters. 3
8 Transfer valves. 4
9 Condensate traps. 4
10 Instrumentation, control and electrical systems . 4
11 Inspection, testing and preparation for shipment .6
12 Vendor’s data. 7
Annex A (informative) Dry gas seal system schemas . 8
Annex B (informative) Data sheets . 24
Annex C (informative) Inspector's checklist. 34
Bibliography . 36


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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
Foreword
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(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 10438-4 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67, Materials, equipment and offshore structures
for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, Subcommittee SC 6, Processing equipment and
systems.
ISO 10438 consists of the following parts, under the general title Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas
industries — Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries:
 Part 1: General requirements
 Part 2: Special-purpose oil systems
 Part 3: General-purpose oil systems
 Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
Introduction
ISO 10438 is based on API Std 614, 4th edn., April 1999, divided into four parts as follows:
 Part 1: General requirements is based on Chapter 1 of API Std 614;
 Part 2: Special-purpose oil systems is based on Chapter 2 of API Std 614;
 Part 3: General-purpose oil systems is based on Chapter 3 of API Std 614;
 Part 4: Self-acting gas seal support systems (this part) is based on Chapter 4 of API Std 614.
Users of this part of ISO 10438 should be aware that further or differing requirements might be needed for
individual applications. This part of ISO 10438 is not intended to inhibit a vendor from offering, or the
purchaser from accepting, alternative equipment or engineering solutions for the individual application. This
may be particularly appropriate where there is innovative or developing technology. Where an alternative is
offered, the vendor should identify any variations from this part of ISO 10438 and provide details.
This part of ISO 10438 requires the purchaser to specify certain details and features.
A bullet (•) at the beginning of a clause or subclause indicates that either a decision is required or further
information is to be provided by the purchaser. This information or decision should be indicated on suitable
data sheets; otherwise it should be stated in the quotation request (inquiry) or in the order.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 10438-4:2003(E)

Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries —
Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and
auxiliaries —
Part 4:
Self-acting gas seal support systems
1 Scope
This part of ISO 10438 specifies requirements for support systems for self-acting gas seals (dry gas seals) as
described in ISO 10439, for use in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries as well as in other
industries by agreement. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 10438-1. ISO 10438 in its entirety
specifies requirements for lubrication systems, oil-type shaft-sealing systems, self-acting gas seal systems,
control-oil systems and other auxiliaries for general- or special-purpose applications. These systems can
serve equipment such as compressors, gears, pumps and drivers.
None of the parts of ISO 10438 is applicable to internal combustion engines.
NOTE Annex A provides schemas of typical dry-gas seal support systems.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 10438-1:2003, Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Lubrication, shaft-sealing and
control-oil systems and auxiliaries — Part 1: General requirements
API RP 520, Parts I and II, Sizing, selection and installation of pressure-relieving devices in refineries
API Std 526, Flanged steel pressure relief valves
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this part of ISO 10438, the terms, definitions and abbreviated terms given in ISO 10438-1
apply.
4 System selection
Annex A provides schemas of typical system components and diagrams of typical complete dry-gas seal
support systems and modules. These schemas and diagrams illustrate the general philosophy and
requirements of this part of ISO 10438 and are included to assist the purchaser in the selection of an
appropriate system. The purchaser and the vendor shall agree upon a mutually acceptable system.
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
5 Basic design
5.1 The self-acting gas seal support system (including auxiliaries) covered by this part of ISO 10438 shall
be designed and constructed for a minimum service life of 20 years and at least 3 years of uninterrupted
operation. It is recognized that this is a design criterion.
z 5.2 The purchaser shall specify the vendor responsible for each portion of the design, scope of supply,
installation and performance of the gas seal system. If the purchaser is not the end user, then the end user
shall approve the vendors specified (see Annex B).
z 5.3 The purchaser shall specify the equipment's normal operating conditions.
5.4 Unless otherwise specified, the lube oil console (when supplied) and the dry-gas seal module shall be
separate.
5.5 The dry-gas seal module shall be designed to serve the full range of equipment operating conditions
specified. These conditions may include but are not limited to the following:
a) settling-out pressures;
b) process relief valve settings;
c) shop test and field run-ins;
d) start-up conditions;
e) gas composition.
In order to eliminate the possibility of liquid entering the self-acting seal, all gas streams into the seal should
be provided at a temperature 20 K above their dew point. For most systems, the discharge temperature of the
compressor gas stream provides this dew point margin.
z 5.6 The purchaser shall specify the maximum sealing pressure.
5.7 Valved vents, drains and piping shall be furnished to permit draining, cleaning and refilling of idle
components while the equipment is in operation.
z 5.8 The purchaser shall specify when and where double block-and-bleed valves are required for isolating a
component and how they are to be arranged (for further guidance, see ISO 10438-2:2003, Figure A.23).
5.9 Filters, drain traps and other pressure vessels within the scope of the pressure design code shall
conform to the code.
5.10 The system shall perform on the test stand and on its permanent foundation within the specified
acceptance criteria. After installation, the performance of the system shall be the joint responsibility of the
purchaser and the vendor.
z 5.11 The vendor shall advise the purchaser of, and both parties shall mutually agree upon, any special
provisions that are necessary to ensure that an adequate supply of seal gas and seal buffer gas or seal
separation gas is maintained in the event of complete failure of the seal gas supply system. These provisions
may include backup gas bottles and special arrangements for start-up. Provisions shall be adequate for
block-in vent or purge situations as applicable. The purchaser will specify the required block-in time. The
purchaser and the vendor shall mutually agree upon the system and its components.
NOTE The seal and support system might need to be purged at start-up.
5.12 Block valves which interrupt the gas flow to the equipment shall not be installed in gas supply lines
downstream of the filters unless the block valves are part of a component block and bypass arrangement.
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
6 Piping and tubing
6.1 The vendor shall furnish the dry gas seal module, including mounted appurtenances, located within the
confines of the base area. All connections on the module for interconnecting piping to the equipment, shall be
flanged.
NOTE This is to keep work areas and walkways as free as possible from obstructions. The intent is to use tubing
within the limits of the module such that the module will protect the tubing from external loads.
The interconnecting system between the module and equipment should be rigid pipe. The interconnecting
system is provided by the vendor as defined in accordance with 5.2.
6.2 Unless otherwise specified, the piping for each utility, such as for instrument air and nitrogen supply,
shall be manifolded to a common connection.
6.3 Unless otherwise specified, self-acting gas seal modules designed for working gauge pressures below
6,2 MPa (62 bar, 900 psi) shall have the gas flow lines manufactured from stainless steel tubing, or stainless
steel piping.
6.4 Unless otherwise specified, self-acting gas seal modules with working gauge pressures greater than
6,2 MPa (62 bar, 900 psi) shall have gas flow lines manufactured from stainless steel piping.
6.5 Instrument valves within the self-acting gas seal module on tubing lines shall be tubing valves.
6.6 Control valves shall have steel bodies and stainless steel trim. Valves shall be removable without
removing piping or tubing.
7 Gas filters
7.1 General
7.1.1 The filter element material shall be designed for the maximum process gas temperature and shall be
compatible with the process gas.
7.1.2 Unless otherwise specified, filters in flammable or toxic services shall have bolted covers.
7.1.3 Unless otherwise specified, the filter housings shall be stainless steel.
7.2 Particulate filter sizing
7.2.1 For differential pressure control systems, filters shall be sized for a clean pressure drop of 21 kPa
(3 psi) at twice the gas flow calculated at maximum labyrinth design clearance and at the design differential
pressure.
7.2.2 For flow control systems, filters shall be sized for a clean pressure drop of 1 kPa (4 in of water) at
10 times normal flow. They shall function to a differential of 25 kPa (100 in of water).
7.3 Coalescing filter sizing
When the gas contains liquids or moisture, coalescing filters shall be provided. The coalescing filter shall have
an efficiency of 98,7 % on particles greater than 3 µm (β W 75). If the knockout rates exceed 50 % of the
3
coalescing capacity of the element, a mechanical separator shall be installed ahead of the filter assembly.
NOTE It is sometimes advantageous to use filter designs that use the same cartridge in order to avoid having
different type cartridges as spare parts. The cost of a possible oversized filter and operation is a consideration with respect
to the benefit of standardization.
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
8 Transfer valves
8.1 For flammable or toxic service there shall be no leakage into the isolated system (such as the standby
filter). When an isolation system is designed such that total shutoff of flow will adversely affect the seal, the
vendor shall provide cautionary warning signs of such on the self-acting gas seal module.
NOTE Four individual block valves or a combination of block valves and transfer valves might be required for positive
isolation to transfer filters.
8.2 Transfer valves shall have steel bodies. Valve stems, plugs or balls shall be made of stainless steel.
z 8.3 When specified, when zero leakage (bubble tight) transfer valves are supplied, a strainer with a
0,25 mm mesh (100 mesh) screen shall be provided.
NOTE This will prevent particulate damage to the valve seat and help to maintain performance.
9 Condensate traps
9.1 One condensate drain trap per coalescing filter shall be provided if condensate could be present at the
coldest operating temperature in seal gas and or seal buffer gas. Gas downstream of the filter and trap shall
be kept free of liquid.
NOTE For some services, heat tracing and/or drain traps at supply piping low points downstream to the control valve
can be required.
9.2 Non-repairable float traps may be used for services below 3,1 MPa (31 bar, 450 psi) gauge pressure if
approved by the purchaser.
9.3 A mechanical float-type trap may be used for gas gauge pressures less than or equal to 6,8 MPa
(68 bar, 1 000 psi).
Level transmitter control-type traps should be used when gas fouling would interfere with the operation of
mechanical float-type traps.
9.4 For gauge pressures greater than 6,8 MPa (68 bar, 1 000 psi), snap-acting level transmitter/controllers
and separate control valves shall be used.
9.5 All low points upstream to filters shall have drain valves.
9.6 Traps configured as specified in 9.3 and 9.4 shall be furnished with reflex-type gauge glasses. The inlet
piping shall enter the seal traps above the condensate level of the traps.
9.7 Unless otherwise specified, drain lines for traps on the module shall be manifolded and a flange
connection supplied at the edge of the module.
10 Instrumentation, control and electrical systems
10.1 General
Instrumentation shall be in accordance with ISO 10438-1 except as modified in 10.2 to 10.5.
10.2 Instruments specific to self-acting gas seal system
10.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, the support structure of the self-acting gas seal module shall be fabricated
from carbon steel and painted.
10.2.2 Vents shall be sized to prevent overpressurization of the bearing housings in the event of a failure of
the seal.
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
10.3 Alarms and shutdowns
10.3.1 General
The vendor shall furnish and mount the primary alarm and shutdown contacts specified by the purchaser. As a
minimum, those listed in Table 1 shall be provided. The alarm setting shall precede the shutdown setting. The
arrangement shall be one of three arrangements defined in 10.3.2, 10.3.3 and 10.3.4 or an alternative
arrangement as specified by the purchaser. The detail arrangement should be jointly developed between the
purchaser and the vendor or vendors of the self-acting gas seals and the served equipment.
Table 1 — Conditions requiring alarms and shutdowns for each shaft end
Condition Alarm Shutdown
Low seal gas, seal buffer gas or separation gas
X
differential pressure or flow
High primary vent pressure or flow X X
High differential pressure for each filter set X

10.3.2 Arrangement 1
Both shutdowns and alarms shall be initiated by locally mounted direct-acting switches, connected though
normally energized, fail-safe circuits. The shutdown circuit wiring shall be completely independent from the
alarm circuit wiring and shall be mechanically protected.
10.3.3 Arrangement 2
10.3.3.1 Shutdown functions shall be initiated by local direct-acting switches connected in a normally
de-energized circuit.
10.3.3.2 Alarm functions shall comprise locally mounted transmitters (electronic or pneumatic as specified)
connected to either separate panel-mounted switches or to a multi-point scanning-type instrument.
10.3.3.3 Where multi-point, scanning-type instruments are used, the alarm setting for each function shall
be separately and independently adjustable.
10.3.4 Arrangement 3
10.3.4.1 Each function for which both an alarm and a shutdown have been specified, shall be provided
with three separate and independent transmitters (electronic unless otherwise agreed).
10.3.4.2 Each transmitter shall be independently connected to one of three multi-point, electronic,
scanning-type instruments.
10.3.4.3 Each multi-point instrument shall provide both alarm and shutdown settings, separately and
independently adjustable, for each transmitted input.
10.3.4.4 The shutdown and alarm function outputs from the three multi-point instruments shall be
connected through “two out of three” voting logic. The arrangement shall be such that operation of any one
alarm or shutdown function will initiate an alarm; operation of two shutdown functions monitoring the same
parameter will initiate a separate alarm and shall cause the served equipment to shut down.
10.3.4.5 Alarm functions which are not associated with a shutdown function, shall be provided with one
single transmitter. These alarm transmitters may be connected to one of the three-alarm/shutdown multi-point
instruments or to a separate multi-point instrument.
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
NOTE Arrangement 3 has the following advantages:
a) any shutdown or alarm function can be tested at any time with the equipment in service without the need to disarm
any part of the system;
b) failure of any one component of the alarm/shutdown system will initiate an alarm but will not result in equipment
shutdown;
c) the use of modern, digital instrument technology is facilitated.
10.4 Flow indicators
z 10.4.1 Unless otherwise specified for flow control systems, the flow indicators shall be the armoured type
and have an internal magnetic float or rotameter design. If specified, turbine flow transmitters shall be
supplied.
10.4.2 Unless otherwise specified, for differential pressure control systems, an orifice flow meter shall be
supplied.
10.4.3 Unless otherwise specified, flow meters in inert separation gas services may be the plastic rotameter
design.
z 10.4.4 When specified, seal gas flow measurement shall be by an electronic device such as a linear mass-
flow meter, either venturi or turbine type. The purchaser will specify whether the readout device is to be
supplied by the module manufacturer or by the purchaser.
10.5 Relief valves
10.5.1 The vendor shall furnish the relief valves that are to be installed on components or in piping that the
vendor is supplying. Other relief valves shall be furnished by the purchaser. Only relief valves for gas service
are required to meet the limiting relief valve requirements defined in API RP 520, Parts I and II, and in
API Std 526.
10.5.2 The vendor shall determine the size and set pressure of all relief valves associated with the system
components.
10.5.3 Relief-valve settings shall take into consideration all possible types of equipment and component
failures and the protection of the self-acting gas seal module components and piping.
10.5.4 Unless otherwise specified, relief valves shall have steel bodies.
11 Inspection, testing and preparation for shipment
11.1 General
11.1.1 Inspection, testing and preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with ISO 10438-1 unless
otherwise specified in this clause.
z 11.1.2 When specified, the purchaser's or the vendor's representative, or both, shall indicate compliance in
accordance with an inspector's checklist by initialling, dating and submitting the completed checklist to the
purchaser before shipment. A suitable form of checklist is shown in Annex C.
11.2 Inspection
Inspection shall be in accordance with ISO 10438-1.
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ISO 10438-4:2003(E)
11.3 Testing
11.3.1 General
z 11.3.1.1 Equipment shall be tested in accordance with ISO 10438-1 as well as the requirements given in
11.3.2 and
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