LABORATORIES

DEP 34.17.10.31-Gen.

April 2006
(DEP Circular 63/08 has been incorporated)

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

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PREFACE
DEPs (Design and Engineering Practice) publications reflect the views, at the time of publication, of:
Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (Shell GSI)
and
Shell International Exploration and Production B.V. (SIEP)
and
Shell International Chemicals B.V. (SIC)
and
other Service Companies.
They are based on the experience acquired during their involvement with the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of processing units and facilities, and they are supplemented with the experience of Group Operating
companies. Where appropriate they are based on, or reference is made to, international, regional, national and industry
standards.
The objective is to set the recommended standard for good design and engineering practice applied by Group
companies operating an oil refinery, gas handling installation, chemical plant, oil and gas production facility, or any other
such facility, and thereby to achieve maximum technical and economic benefit from standardization.
The information set forth in these publications is provided to users for their consideration and decision to implement.
This is of particular importance where DEPs may not cover every requirement or diversity of condition at each locality.
The system of DEPs is expected to be sufficiently flexible to allow individual operating companies to adapt the
information set forth in DEPs to their own environment and requirements.
When Contractors or Manufacturers/Suppliers use DEPs they shall be solely responsible for the quality of work and the
attainment of the required design and engineering standards. In particular, for those requirements not specifically
covered, the Principal will expect them to follow those design and engineering practices which will achieve the same
level of integrity as reflected in the DEPs. If in doubt, the Contractor or Manufacturer/Supplier shall, without detracting
from his own responsibility, consult the Principal or its technical advisor.
The right to use DEPs is granted by Shell GSI, SIEP or SIC, in most cases under Service Agreements primarily with
companies of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group and other companies receiving technical advice and services from Shell GSI,
SIEP, SIC or another Group Service Company. Consequently, three categories of users of DEPs can be distinguished:
1) Operating companies having a Service Agreement with Shell GSI, SIEP, SIC or other Service Company. The
use of DEPs by these operating companies is subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the relevant
Service Agreement.
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of a Service Agreement or otherwise).
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which requires that tenders for projects, materials supplied or - generally - work performed on behalf of the said
users comply with the relevant standards.
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ascertain how users implement this requirement.
All administrative queries should be directed to the DEP Administrator in Shell GSI.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS .........4
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................4
1.4 CHANGES FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION ...........................................................5
1.5 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP .......................................................................................5
2. GENERAL...................................................................................................................6
3. LOCATION AND LAYOUT.........................................................................................7
4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ......................................................................................8
4.1 WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS ............................................................................8
4.2 DOORS .......................................................................................................................8
4.3 WINDOWS..................................................................................................................8
4.4 LOCATION OF BENCHES .........................................................................................9
5. PIPING ......................................................................................................................10
5.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................10
5.2 MATERIALS..............................................................................................................11
5.3 PIPING SYSTEMS....................................................................................................12
5.4 COLOUR CODING ...................................................................................................15
6. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION................................................................................16
6.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................16
6.2 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................16
6.3 INSTALLATION PRACTICE .....................................................................................16
6.4 SOCKET OUTLETS..................................................................................................16
6.5 EARTHING................................................................................................................17
6.6 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM VARIATION ........................................................17
6.7 EMERGENCY FACILITIES.......................................................................................17
7. FIXED FURNITURE..................................................................................................18
7.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................18
7.2 LABORATORY BENCHES .......................................................................................18
7.3 FUME CUPBOARDS ................................................................................................19
7.4 SAMPLE TABLES AND SHELVES ..........................................................................20
7.5 SPECIAL EXHAUSTS AND DRAINS .......................................................................20
8. CFR ENGINE ROOM................................................................................................21
9. COMPRESSED & LIQUIFIED GAS SAMPLES LABOROTORY............................22
9.1 SAMPLE RECEPTION/COLLECTION .....................................................................22
9.2 LABORATORY AREAS ............................................................................................22
9.3 STORAGE OF CALIBRATION MATERIALS............................................................23
10. SAMPLE/REAGENT RECEPTION AND STORAGE...............................................24
10.1 SAMPLE/REAGENT RECEPTION/COLLECTION...................................................24
10.2 SAMPLE STORE ......................................................................................................24
11. FIRE-FIGHTING FACILITIES...................................................................................25
11.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................25
11.2 FIRE, SMOKE AND GAS DETECTION....................................................................25
11.3 FIRE CONTROL MEASURES ..................................................................................25
11.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND WATER HOSE REELS.............................................25
12. REFERENCES .........................................................................................................26
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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design of laboratories.
This DEP is a revision of the DEP with the same title and number dated December 1996. A
summary of changes since the previous edition is given in (1.4).

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this DEP is confined to Shell
companies and, where necessary, to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated
by them.
This DEP is intended for use in oil refineries, chemical plants and gas plants.
When DEPs are applied, a Management of Change (MOC) process should be
implemented; this is of particular importance when exisiting facilities are to be modified.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements may be more
stringent than in this DEP the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable as regards safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all cases, the
Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of this DEP
which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. Based on the potential impact on design, construction and maintenance costs,
the Principal may decide to consult with the Authorities concerned with the object of
obtaining agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS
Amended per
Circular 63/08

1.3.1 General definitions

The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and
construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant, authorised to act for the Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.
Amended per
Circular 63/08

1.3.2 Specific definitions

Very toxic (substances) substances that are very hazardous for the environment
or human health, as specified in DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.
(which also identifies "toxic" substances by reference to
chemical substances databases).
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1.4 CHANGES FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION

The previous edition of this DEP was dated December 1996. Other than editorial changes,
the following are the major changes to the previous edition.
Old section New Section Change
2 2 Acceptable locations for main laboratories updated to
require placement in a non-major hazard area and
general revisions. Obsolete codes reference removed.
3 3 Definition of non-major hazard area updated and general
revisions.
4 4 Layout and maximum area of a laboratory unit should be
determined by formal risk assessments and hazardous
area classifications.
Provision of ceiling space added and bench spacing
updated. Requirements added for fire resistance of
building elements. Distance to nearest escape door added
and general revisions.
5 5 Requirements added for painting and insulation. Hazards
on the use of gas cylinders inside laboratory added.
Compressed air quality updated and general revisions.
6 6 Electrical code updated.
7 7 Requirements and codes added for laboratory furniture,
fitting and fume cupboard updated.
Requirement for gas chromatograph apparatus added.
8 8 Requirement added for mechanical exhaust ventilation for
CFR room
9 11 Requirements for fire-fighting facilities updated.
All All External standards references updated.
- 9 New section for requirements regarding
compressed/liquefied hydrocarbon gas samples.
- 10 New section for sample/reagent reception and storage.

1.5 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

Comments on this DEP may be sent to the DEP Administrator at standards@shell.com.
Shell staff may also post comments on this DEP on the Surface Global Network (SGN)
under the Standards folder. The DEP Administrator and DEP Author monitor these folders
on a regular basis
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2. GENERAL

In general, there are two common types of laboratories in an oil refinery, chemical plant or
gas plant:
- A main laboratory (sometimes called a general site laboratory) is a separate building
and shall be located in non-major hazard area. This shall be away from any plant
containing hydrocarbons or hazardous chemicals, and should preferably be located in
the administration area.
- A plant laboratory as part of the control building.
The main laboratory building shall be designed in accordance with DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
The plant laboratory shall comply with DEP 34.17.10.30-Gen. and DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
For other research or non-refinery laboratories, the requirements for a main laboratory shall
apply.
Formal risk assessments and hazardous area classifications are required to enable the
selection of appropriate equipment to be used in laboratory areas. This is of particular
importance for areas where large volumes of hazardous materials are handled. Samples
stores, sample reception and the compressed/liquified hydrocarbon gas samples laboratory
(LPG/LNG) should be classified Zone 1.
In laboratories that are continuously occupied by people, indoor temperatures should be
maintained between 20 °C and 26 °C and a relative humidity of between 30 % and 70% for
human comfort. Laboratory instruments that operate outside these ranges should be placed
in a separate enclosure or room.
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning of a main laboratory shall be in accordance with the
principles specified in the ASHRAE Publication 4514 and ASHRAE Application Handbook
related to laboratory and Engine Test Facilities. For HVAC in non-laboratory space in the
building, see DEP 34.17.00.32 Gen
For heating, ventilating and air conditioning of a plant laboratory in a control building, see
DEP 31.76.10.10-Gen. Requirements arising from any health, safety and environment risk
assessment studies relevant for the laboratory should be considered in the design.
The illumination level in laboratories should be at least 400 lx.
Ambient noise limits within the laboratory shall be in accordance with
DEP 31.10.00.31-Gen.
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3. LOCATION AND LAYOUT

The laboratory building and any adjacent area reserved for extension shall be located in a
non-major hazard area as defined in DEP 34.17.00.32 Gen.
General design drawings including typical cross sections shall be prepared by the Principal,
showing laboratory rooms, offices, chemical and glass stores, sample receiving area, bottle
wash room, CFR (combustion fuel reference) engine room, air conditioning, machine room,
gas cylinder area, instrument/maintenance workshop, pantry, wash/locker room, toilets,
cleaners' cupboard, etc. Information pertaining to any additional requirements for
specialised laboratory equipment, such as venting, room environmental conditions, utilities
etc., should be included.
The CFR engine room, see (8), shall be located so that noise and vibrations are kept
outside the laboratory rooms. Separation shall be achieved by means of fire resistant walls
and doors. If it is located in a separate building next to the laboratory and if there is a
corridor connecting the two buildings then the corridor shall have an air lock.
The laboratory used to handle compressed and liquefied hydrocarbon gas samples should
be designed so that vessels containing liquefied gases enter via an external door directly
into the dedicated gas handling laboratory and not via other laboratory areas/corridors.
Gas supply bottles shall be located outside the building (5.3.8).
Amended per
Circular 63/08
In order to minimize the risk of fire flash-over and to minimize the extent of explosion
damage, retained samples, bulk solvents, chemicals and fuels should be stored in a
separate building at least 15 m from the laboratory. This store shall be Zone 1 and
adequately ventilated near the ceiling and the floor to prevent accumulation of very toxic or
flammable vapours. Ventilation and spillage containment facilities shall be provided where
chemicals, solvents or fuels are poured.
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4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

4.1 WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS

Layout and maximum area of a laboratory unit should be determined by formal risk
assessments and hazardous area classifications. NFPA 45 shall apply if specified by local
regulations.
All internal walls, ceilings and floors of rooms where flammable products are stored or used
shall have a fire resistance of at least one hour. Doors in these walls shall be self-closing
and shall have a fire resistance of at least one hour. For the fire resistance requirements of
other building elements, see DEP 34.17.00.32 Gen.
Adequate space in the ceiling shall be provided to accommodate utilities piping, cable
services, drainage, ventilation ducts and laboratory equipment, including space for future
services.
If annular spaces above ceilings are unavoidable (pitched roofs), these spaces shall be
ventilated to prevent an accumulation of gases.
If there is a flat concrete roof, the acoustic and fireproof ceiling panels may be glued to the
underside of the concrete ceiling. The underside shall be flat to prevent dead corners where
light gases could collect.
If a perforated ceiling is required for an evenly distributed supply of air from the air-
conditioning system then the ceiling panels shall be chemical resistant finished.
In sample storage areas, ventilation shall be such that gases lighter than air cannot
accumulate near the ceiling (i.e., extraction shall take place at the highest point of the
room) and gases heavier than air cannot accumulate on the floor (i.e., extraction shall take
place at the lowest point of the room). See also the ventilation arrangement in a typical
analyser house, Standard Drawing S 17.001.

4.2 DOORS
Each laboratory room containing flammable or explosive products shall have at least two
doors located as far as possible from each other and should have one door opening directly
to the outside of the building.
Access to the laboratory shall be such that easy transport of samples is possible through a
separate entrance. Equipment doors shall be sized so that the largest piece of anticipated
equipment can enter the building and the room in which it will be installed.
The distance of travel from within the laboratory to the nearest final exit or exit serving a
storey should be no more than 15 m.
The emergency exit door in the plant laboratory in a pressurized control building shall be
protected against opening from the outside and shall be self-closing, to prevent loss of
over-pressure in the control building. The main entrance door to the laboratory shall open
outwards.

4.3 WINDOWS
All internal doors and all internal windows in laboratory rooms shall have transparent
2 2
Georgian wired glazing with a maximum pane size of 0.25 m and 1 m , respectively. See
also DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
The number of outer windows shall be limited for safety and insulation reasons. These
2 2
windows shall have a maximum pane size of 1 m in main laboratories and 0.25 m in plant
laboratories. See also DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen. and DEP 34.17.10.30-Gen.
The sills of all windows shall be at least 250 mm above the laboratory benches.
The laboratory windows shall be protected from direct sunlight. This can best be achieved
by locating the laboratory in such a way that direct sunlight cannot reach the windows. If
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this is not possible, a solar-reflecting film shall be affixed to the glass panes or sun blinds
shall be installed.

4.4 LOCATION OF BENCHES

Benches and tables shall be located so that from any point in the laboratory the emergency
exits can be reached in two different directions. Therefore, no finger-type benches shall be
designed, but only wall-type benches and island-type benches.
Free space between tables and benches should be at least 1500 mm, between bench or
table and wall at least 800 mm.
The central corridor in a laboratory room should be at least 2000 mm wide.
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5. PIPING

5.1 GENERAL
Piping shall comply with DEP 31.38.01.11-Gen. and DEP 31.38.01.12-Gen.
Except for drain pipes and piping in benches and fume cupboards, all piping for the
systems listed in (5.2) shall be surface-mounted along the walls and ceiling, or shall be
mounted in service ducts along the wall or along the centre of island-type benches.
The service ducts above the benches should follow the same route as the electrical service
ducts. There shall be one duct for gases and water and a separate duct for electricity and
telephone cabling.
All incoming supply piping shall be provided with emergency valves which shall be installed
in an easily accessible main valve pit outside the building.
All incoming gas supply piping shall be provided with block valves at an operable height of
around 1.60 m. These valves shall be located outside every laboratory hall or room in order
to block off a complete hall or room in case of an emergency.
Amended per
Circular 63/08
For each floor, emergency actuator valves which can be activated simultaneously by
central push buttons shall be installed in all piping carrying flammable, very toxic or oxygen-
suppressing gases. Actuator valve shall fail in a safe (closed) position.
In the laboratory room the main supply piping to fume cupboards and benches shall be
provided with valves within easy reach. Also, each branch to a bench shall have a valve for
isolating individual benches.
All fittings in piping systems of benches, fume cupboards, etc. shall be chrome-plated or
plastic-coated.
Piping shall be provided for the safe venting and draining of samples. Disposal systems for
these samples shall meet the local regulations for clean air, water and soil.
All piping and ancillaries shall be suitable for the fluids with which they will come into
contact.
All painting and insulation to piping shall comply with DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen. and
DEP 30.46.00.31-Gen.
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5.2 MATERIALS
Piping materials shall be in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 Piping materials
1)
PIPING MATERIAL

Seamless Seamless Seamless Stainless 3) Polyethylene

ABS
copper steel pipe, steel pipe, steel pipe
tubing with threaded, threaded and with welded
soldered galvanized 2) fittings
insulated
SERVICE fittings internally
and
externally

Hydrogen X X
Helium X X
Argon X X
Oxygen X X
Nitrogen X X
Carbon X X
dioxide
Acetylene X
Nitrous oxide X X
Propane X X
Butane X X
Natural gas X X
Hot water X
Cold water X
Distilled or X X
demineralized
water
Compressed X
air
Steam X
Vacuum X (branch) X (mains)
Drain piping in X
fume
cupboards
and benches
Disposal drain X
for
hydrocarbons
Steam X
Condensate
1) The use of other materials is subject to the approval of the Principal.

2) Seamless steel pipe shall pass through walls in a pipe sleeve to prevent corrosion in these areas.

3) ABS is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

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5.3 PIPING SYSTEMS

5.3.1 Cold and hot water

Water supply lines shall be provided with a non-return valve with air vent (valve) or a no-
break installation to prevent contamination of drinking water.
The water supply piping to the emergency showers and the eye wash units shall be
branched off upstream of the main stop valve of the water supply piping for laboratory and
sanitary purposes, and shall be provided with a separate stop valve.
Emergency showers and eye wash units shall be installed at locations indicated by the
Principal. Showers shall not be installed above the door opening but next to the door to
keep the exit route free. Each shower shall be capable of delivering water at a minimum
rate of 1.5 l/s.
The eye wash units shall be connected to a water supply having the minimum water
pressure specified by the Manufacturer. Eye wash units can conveniently be combined with
the water tap at the end of a bench.
In non-tropical climates, the eye wash units and emergency showers shall be connected to
a warm water system (with an automatic mixing valve to keep the temperature acceptable)
or to a separate lukewarm water system.
Each cold and hot water tap on the bench shall be provided with a drip cup mounted in the
service zone.
Each island bench provided with hot and/or cold water connections shall have a sink with a
drip board.
Drip cups and sinks shall be connected to the laboratory sewer system.
Small electric boilers may be installed in each bench to keep hot water lines as short as
possible and provide instant hot water.
Separate taps for drinking water, process water and distilled water shall be clearly marked.
Insulation shall be applied if condensation can occur on cold water piping.

5.3.2 Distilled water

In a small laboratory, distilled water may be supplied in bottles or by means of a low
capacity laboratory distiller, but in a large laboratory, a distilled water system should be
considered, with a tap point in each laboratory room.
The use of demineralized water from the plant utilities system should also be considered.
An ion exchange unit may be considered for use inside a laboratory.

5.3.3 Compressed air

Dry and oil-free compressed air shall be supplied from an air supply system outside the
building or from a compressor in a separate plant room in the laboratory. If the air is not dry
and oil-free an air drier and air buffer, both provided with drains, shall be installed. The air
system inside the building shall have a safety/relief valve, pressure gauges and pressure-
reducing device to maintain a pressure of 2 bar (ga) at the service outlets.
Compressed air having the same quality as instrument air (see DEP 31.37.00.11-Gen) will
be suitable for most common laboratory applications. For some special purposes, a
pressure up to 10 bar (ga) or air with higher purity may be required and this shall be
specified by The Principal.
For analysers the air required shall have the same specification as instrument air; see
DEP 31.37.00.11-Gen.
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5.3.4 Vacuum piping

Vacuum piping shall be designed oversized to prevent blockage.
Buffer vessels and/or liquid catchers shall be installed between the pump and the suction
point.

5.3.5 Steam supply

If steam is required for heating water, a copper-lined heat exchanger shall be provided
inside the building. This exchanger shall be equipped with a thermostatic control, a control
valve and a safety/relief valve with its vent located outside the building. The hot condensate
of the steam supply shall be discharged into a sump located outside the building. The sump
shall be connected to the drainage system.
Steam condensate should be collected and routed to the exchanger in order to be reused.

5.3.6 Drain piping

Drain piping shall be taken to the outside of the building along the shortest possible route
with sufficient slope and a minimum number of bends.
A spring-loaded valve shall close drains for flammable liquids.
Drainage shall be designed in accordance with DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen. and DEP
34.14.20.31-Gen.

5.3.7 Gas sample vents

Gas vents shall be connected to a vent stack for disposal into the atmosphere at a suitable
point, well away from fresh air intakes.

5.3.8 Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, propane, butane, helium, argon,
acetylene and nitrous oxide
All gases shall be stored and handled in accordance with applicable national and/or local
regulations. General requirements are described below, but it should be noted that certain
countries may impose more stringent requirements, such as those for acetylene in the UK.
Further details can also be obtained from the gas suppliers.
The gases shall be supplied from cylinders installed outside the building in such a way that
free ventilation of air can be maintained. The cylinders shall be adequately protected from
direct sunlight and rain by a sloped canopy which shall collapse immediately in the event of
an explosion.
Gas cylinders shall be installed in special racks. Cylinders containing oxidising gases shall
be physically separated from those containing reducing gases.
The space needed for the cylinders shall be enclosed up to a height of 210 cm above the
concrete floor slab by a galvanized wire mesh fencing with an access door.
The gas header/manifold for the cylinders shall be located outside the building and
provided with isolating valves, check valves, pressure regulator, pressure gauges (high-
low) and a safety/relief valve, all suitable for the specific gases and all provided with
standardized fittings.
The standard pressure at offtake points shall be in accordance with Table 2.
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Table 2 Offtake gas pressures

Gas Pressure
1)
bar (ga)
Butane 0.025
Propane 0.025
Nitrogen 0.1 to 3.0
Carbon dioxide 4.0 to 6.0
Oxygen 0.5 to 5.0
Hydrogen 0.5 to 5.0
Helium 0.5 to 5.0
Argon 0.5 to 5.0
Nitrous oxide 0.5 to 5.0
Acetylene max. 1.5
1)
For special purposes, other pressures may be required
as specified by the Principal.

The number of cylinders depends on the number and type of tests to be carried out and
shall be considered separately for each case.
The cylinders shall be connected to the manifold by means of Nyla flow connectors.
The acetylene and hydrogen piping shall include a flashback arrester of a type approved by
the Principal.
Nitrous oxide piping shall have a heated reducing vent to prevent freezing.
Hydrogen piping shall include flow-limiting devices and switch-off devices, functioning when
specified pressure drops arise.
Amended per
Circular 63/08
Piping for flammable and very toxic substances shall include excess flow check valves.
Acetylene piping shall be so positioned or protected that it will not be exposed to any
source of external heat.
Hydrogen for a gas chromatograph apparatus shall be supplied from cylinders separate
from those supplying hydrogen for other purposes.
NOTE: Depending on the local circumstances, nitrogen and other gases may also be supplied from the plant.
The general rules given above are also applicable to such systems.

Non-flammable gas cylinders should only be considered for use inside the laboratory under
exceptional circumstances and after formal risk assessment because they present a real
danger in the event of a fire whether they are empty or full. The size of cylinders temporarily
used in the laboratory shall be kept to a minimum, preferably 5 L or less. Cylinders shall be
colour-coded and bear an unambiguous description of their contents. They shall be
regularly inspected, tested and stored outside the laboratory when not in use.

5.3.9 Cleaning and pressure testing of piping systems

The cleaning and pressure testing of piping systems shall be agreed with the Principal. The
pressure test shall be performed at 1.5 times the design pressure for 24 h.
Pressure testing of hot and cold water piping as well as the drainage system are specified
in DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
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5.4 COLOUR CODING

Piping shall be marked in accordance with local regulations. In the absence of such
regulations, the colour codes shall be in accordance with Table 3.
Table 3 Colour codes for piping
1)
Medium in pipe Colour
Fire-fighting water Dark blue (25) (5003) with red band (11) (3002) OR
Dark green (09) (6002) with red band (11) (3002)
Potable water Dark green (09) (6002) with dark blue band (25) (5003)
Process water Dark green (09) (6002)
Distilled/demineralized Dark grey (02) (7005)
water
Warm water and central Buff (06) (8001)
heating
Steam Red (11) (3002)
Condensate Red (11) (3002) with dark blue band (25) (5003)
General drains Black (9005)
Vacuum Bright blue (27) (5015) with dark grey band (02) (7005)
Compressed air Chocolate brown (14) (8014)
Instrument air White (9010)
Argon Bright blue (27) (5015) + "argon"
Carbon dioxide Bright blue (27) (5015) + "carbon dioxide"
Nitrogen Bright blue (27) (5015) + "nitrogen"
Nitrous oxide Bright blue (27) (5015) + "nitrous oxide"

Flammable gases:
Propane Yellow (28) (1018) + "propane"
Butane Yellow (28) (1018) + "butane"
Hydrogen Yellow (28) (1018) + "hydrogen"
Oxygen Yellow (28) (1018) + "oxygen"
Acetylene Maroon (3009) + "acetylene"
Flare gas Yellow (28) (1018) + "flare gas"
1)
The numbers between brackets refer to the Shell standard colours (2 digits) and the RAL standard colours
(4 digits).

If piping is not painted over the full length in these colours, bands shall be applied, visible
over the full length of the piping.
Pipes shall be identified with the name of the product, the pressure and the flow direction.
All tap points shall be marked with the name of the product. Colour coding of taps and
valves for use in laboratories should be in accordance with EN 13792.
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6. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

6.1 GENERAL
For a laboratory located in a non-hazardous area and where the quantities of flammable
gases present inside the building will not constitute a hazard, the electrical installation can
be of the normal industrial design.
If either of the above conditions is not fulfilled, the electrical installation shall conform to the
installation practice specified in IEC 60079-14 for the relevant hazardous area.
The electrical installation in bottle washrooms, drying cupboards and fume cupboards,
enclosed sample rooms, store rooms for chemicals and inside closed hoods shall be
adequate for Zone 1 areas, as a minimum in accordance with IEC 60079-10.

6.2 STANDARDS
The electrical installation shall be in accordance with DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen. and shall
satisfy all statutory regulations of the national and/or local authorities of the country in which
the installation is located.

6.3 INSTALLATION PRACTICE

Electrical cables shall be surface-mounted on walls or ceilings. Combined ducts may be
used for electrical, earthing and telephone cabling provided that circuits and duties are
properly separated.

6.4 SOCKET OUTLETS

Benches, fume cupboards and all other working places where electricity is necessary shall
be provided with a sufficient number of single-phase industrial pattern convenience outlets
(at least three per working place) having standard supply voltage, i.e., 230 V.
Depending on the local situation a number of 110 V single-phase and earth socket outlets
shall be provided.
The rating of the socket outlets shall be at least 10 A.
The contact configuration of the socket outlets for the various voltage levels shall differ in
such a way that associated plugs are not interchangeable.
Outgoing circuits to socket outlets shall be protected against overcurrent with maximum
16 A fuses and shall also be provided with earth leakage protection of 30 mA.
Overcurrent and earth leakage protection may be combined by fitting 16 A / 30 mA
miniature circuit breakers of sufficient breaking capacity.
To avoid power disturbances at a working place as a result of a fault at another location,
each set of socket outlets at each location shall have its own independently protected
circuits.
Lighting circuits shall not be combined with socket outlet circuits. The circuit protection for
socket outlets shall be within easy reach of the laboratory staff and in this respect sub-
distribution per bench should be considered.
Depending on the size and purpose of the laboratory, one or more 3-phase+neutral+earth
power outlets of at least 63 A shall be installed. In addition to the short-circuit protection of
the power outlet circuit, earth leakage protection of maximum 500 mA shall be provided.
Equipment outlets and power outlets shall be located at a safe distance from sinks, water
taps and emergency showers and shall not be positioned underneath shelves from where
spillage can be expected.
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6.5 EARTHING
Each work bench shall be provided with an earth bar, connected to a common earthing
system, having a low resistance to earth (maximum 4 Ω).

6.6 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM VARIATION

Deviations in supply voltage and frequency and variations in supply waveform shall be
within the values specified in DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen.
Short high-voltage spikes up to (2 U + 1,000) V super-imposed on the rated voltage may be
expected due to HRC fuse blowing or de-energizing of unloaded transformers.
Laboratory equipment using electricity shall be able to cope with the above supply system
variations.
Equipment having special requirements with respect to variations in voltage, frequency
and/or waveform shall be provided with a power supply that is adequately stabilised and/or
filtered.

6.7 EMERGENCY FACILITIES

In case of power failure, part of the lighting shall be supplied automatically from an
emergency supply system for at least one hour to provide adequate lighting for the safe
termination of work and for leaving the building. Signs giving directions for escape should
be visible at all times. Central push buttons shall be installed to switch off the electricity
supply in each laboratory room in the event of fire and shall be located in such a way that
they are safely accessible in an emergency situation.
In addition, each fume cupboard and laboratory bench should be equipped with an
emergency push button to switch off their power supplies separately.
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7. FIXED FURNITURE

7.1 GENERAL
Unless otherwise specified, laboratory furniture and fittings shall be in accordance with
EN 14056, BS3202 and EN13150 or equivalent.
The wood used for furniture shall be well seasoned. The glue used for making joints or
laminating chipboard shall be of a waterproof type.
The tops of all benches and tables should be between 750 mm and 800 mm or between
900 mm and 950 mm above the finished floor level, depending on whether laboratory work
will be done sitting or standing (this to be specified by the Principal).
For some apparatus, the height may be higher or lower depending on the type and height
of the apparatus (this to be specified by the Principal). The tops of writing tables should be
approximately 780 mm above the finished floor level.
The work surface of the bench or table shall be made of strong and chemical-resistant
material such as:
- teak or other hardwood, such as Iroko or Kambala;
- high density thermosetting melamine or PVC veneer on a 16 mm solid phenol
formaldehyde plastic base;
- ceramic;
- vitreous clay tiles with chemical-resistant joints on laminated wood;
- polypropylene;
- stainless steel.
The type of tabletop finish depends on the specific use of the bench or table.
Hardwood bench or tabletops shall be finished with three coats of epoxy-type varnish. The
final finish shall be non-glossy.
All other exposed surfaces of wood, such as the insides of cupboards and drawers, edges
of chipboard panels, etc., which are not laminated shall be treated with at least two coats of
epoxy-type varnish.
Grips, hinges, runners and flush pulls shall be of a strong and chemical-resistant material.

7.2 LABORATORY BENCHES

The basic construction shall be a rack of rectangular steel tubes carrying the required
service piping and electric cables, a bench top and under-bench units. The rack shall be
fixed to the floor or wall and shall be provided with a strip for mounting fittings and electrical
sockets.
Alternatively, the required service piping and electric cables may be fitted in a service
conduit located above the bench top.
Removable under-bench units shall be fitted to this rack.
The under-bench units shall be executed as cupboard and drawer elements. Their sides
shall be properly finished on the outside since they may be permanently visible.
The cupboard units shall be provided with sliding doors, or doors that can open at least 180
degrees, and with adjustable shelves.
Bench tops and service strips for fittings, etc. shall be made of strong chemical resistant
material as described in (7.1).
If radiators are installed underneath the windows, the section of the strip for fittings
(between the wall and the rack) above such a radiator shall be provided with removable air
grills.
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Special benches for gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, etc. shall be selected,

preferably in two halves, separated by an open service space of about 500 mm wide.

7.3 FUME CUPBOARDS

Fume cupboards shall be in accordance with EN 14175 or equivalent.
Fume cupboards shall be designed so that

− hazardous concentrations or quantities of airborne contaminants are prevented from

escaping from the fume cupboard into the room;

− fumes are removed efficiently to reduce the likelihood of an explosive or hazardous

atmosphere inside the workspace;

− the user is protected by a front sash against splashes of substances and flying
particles.
The fume cupboards shall be located so that passing people or opening of doors will not
disturb the air flow in front of the cupboard and should be away from access door.
The air flow shall as far as possible be perpendicular to the entrance opening of the fume
cupboard.
Fume cupboards should be located along the wall and in groups next to each other.
Fume cupboards shall be made of the same material as the laboratory benches, and shall
have the same outside finish. The walls and ceiling shall be internally lined with acid-
resistant sheeting, e.g., chemical-resistant toughened glass. The worktop shall have
vitreous clay tiles or shall be ceramic or polypropylene, or stainless steel plated. Fume
cupboards for use in hydrofluoric acid service shall be made from PVC and PMMA or
Polycarbonate.
Each fume cupboard shall be at least 1,000 mm wide.
The interior of the fume cupboard and the exhaust ducting to atmosphere shall be such that
dead corners are avoided.
In the opening between the window and the bench top an evenly distributed air current,
without turbulence, shall be ensured for any position of the sash window. The window shall
be glazed with safety glass. The Containment Factor for fume cupboards should be
between 1000 and 2000 with a minimum face velocity of 0.50 m/s or as specified by The
Principal
Regardless of the position of the fume cupboard window, the rate of exhaust shall be
constant.
The exhaust of the fume cupboards shall be an integral part of the air-conditioning system.
The exhaust fans are therefore always in operation to maintain the negative pressure in the
laboratory room in relation to other parts of the building. Fire detection and alarm system
shall not be interlocked to automatically shut down exhaust fans.
The fume cupboard shall be provided with an acid-resistant, non-sparking fan connected to
exhaust ducting. The explosion-proof motor of this fan shall be mounted outside the ducting
and accessible for maintenance. It shall be possible to switch this motor from a safe
distance away.
The capacity of the fan shall be such that under any outside wind conditions a sufficient
quantity of air can be displaced from the fume cupboard to the outside of the building above
the roof at a location, height and velocity sufficient to prevent re-entry of chemicals and to
prevent exposures to personnel. Exhaust stacks should extend at least 3 m above the
highest point on the roof or more after dispersion studies.
The fan shall be a centrifugal type and the ducting from the fume cupboard to the extraction
fan shall be sized so that there is a negative pressure over its entire length.
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In order to prevent any mixing of fumes that could give rise to unacceptable hazards such
as risk of fire or explosion, the exhaust from fume cupboards should be grouped according
to the processes to be undertaken for discharge above the roof or provided with its own
exhaust fan /duct and be protected against any air recirculation. As the common exhaust
ducting arrangement will increase design complexity and affect equipment availability
during maintenance, the Principal shall specify the ducting arrangement.
At each cupboard there shall be a pilot light indicating on/off and an audible alarm activated
upon interruption of the extraction fan motor. Exhaust fans shall be tested to ensure they do
not rotate backward in new installations or after repair on motors.
Both the controls of the service points and the electrical fittings such as plug sockets,
switches and pilot light shall be mounted outside the fume cupboard on a horizontal service
strip in the front, and below the level of the bench top.
If it is unavoidable to have electrical equipment inside the hood, it shall be adequate for a
Zone 1 area.
All fume cupboards shall be factory tested in accordance with EN 14175 Part 3 prior to
delivery to site for installation.
All fume cupboards shall be subject to acceptance testing for safety and performance in
accordance with EN 14175 Part 4 prior to commissioning

7.4 SAMPLE TABLES AND SHELVES

The working surfaces of tabletops shall be of the materials specified in (7.1).
The front legs shall be fixed to the floor. Horizontal braces for the legs shall be fixed to
horizontal wooden rails fixed on the wall.
The work surface of shelves (which are at about half the height of tables) shall be of the
materials specified in (7.1) but if made of solid wood they shall be stainless steel plated or
shall be coated with an oil-resistant and chemical-resistant paint (epoxy type).
The shelves shall be designed for a load of 100 kg/m for a shelf depth of 300 mm to
400 mm.

7.5 SPECIAL EXHAUSTS AND DRAINS

For the disposal of flammable liquid products, a separate drain shall be connected to the
oily drain system of the refinery or to an underground collecting tank to be emptied by a
suction truck.
This disposal drain sink shall be made of stainless steel.
The drainpipe of this sink shall be provided with a foot-operated self-closing valve so that
no vapours from the drain pit can enter the laboratory when the sink is not in use.
A shelf for solvent bottles shall be constructed above the sink and an exhaust hood shall be
mounted above the entire unit.
Amended per
Circular 63/08
The Principal shall specify whether and where separate spot exhausts shall be installed
above specific equipment, e.g., atomic absorption equipment, gas chromatographs used for
analysis of very toxic or volatile substances.
For gas chromatograph apparatus using hydrogen carrier gas and split injection, the split
vent gases should be removed via a vent line and a hydrogen monitor should be installed to
provide warning of any column leakages.
All exhaust openings shall be protected against the entry of debris, birds, rain, etc. These
openings shall be positioned in such a way that the exhaust air cannot enter the fresh air
intake opening.
Different types of exhausts shall not be combined.
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8. CFR ENGINE ROOM

The combustion fuel reference (CFR) room shall comply with the building requirements
specified in ASTM D 613, ASTM D 909, ASTM D 2699, ASTM D 2700 and/or
ASTM D 2885, as applicable.
The reinforced concrete foundation of the test unit shall be isolated from the room floor.
Asphalt or other vibration damping material shall be used between the foundation and
surrounding edges of the flooring.
Internal and external doors of the engine room shall be double-sheeted insulated steel
doors, each provided with an automatic door closer, and shall be 60 min fire-resistant. If
2
visibility is necessary, windows in these doors shall have maximum pane size of 0.25 m .
The ceiling and internal surfaces of walls between the ceiling and the tops of door frames
shall be covered with acoustic panels. All materials used in the construction of ceiling and
wall linings shall be of non-combustible material.
A CFR engine shall never be installed in the control building.
To avoid escalation in case of fire, a CFR engine shall be clearly separated from other
laboratory areas by means of fire resistant walls and doors.
The ventilation system of a CFR room shall be separate from ventilation of other spaces, to
avoid gases originating in the CFR room migrating to other spaces.
There shall be at least 12 air changes per hour and there shall be no stagnant areas, as
described in area classification codes. Mechanical exhaust ventilation shall be provided. .
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9. COMPRESSED & LIQUIFIED GAS SAMPLES LABOROTORY

Due to the potential explosion/fire risks associated with compressed and liquefied gas
samples, careful consideration needs to be given to laboratory facilities associated with
these samples. A key factor in design is to minimise the need to bring samples of liquefied
hydrocarbon gases into laboratory areas where there are sources of ignition, particularly
vessels equipped with pressure relief systems (e.g. a bursting disc).

9.1 SAMPLE RECEPTION/COLLECTION

Provision shall be made on the outside of the building for the receipt and storage of sample
vessels containing compressed and liquefied gases. The distance between the dedicated
Zone 1 testing laboratory and the sample storage area shall be kept to a minimum. The
area shall be protected from the elements (rain, direct sunlight) and classified Zone 1. If this
is an enclosed area it should be well ventilated and a suitable alarm system should be in
place to detect a gas leak and alert staff.
Depending on the layout of the laboratory, it might be necessary to have a dedicated
separate sample reception/holding area for compressed and liquefied gas samples. Access
shall be controlled to avoid unnecessary access by people and to keep vehicular traffic at a
safe distance; the details of this should be evaluated by a formal risk assessment.
On receipt, sample cylinders should be stored in racks that reduce the possibility of
damage to fittings on the cylinders. Racks should be designed to accommodate samples in
the correct orientation.
The reception area may also be used as the collection point for the return of used
empty/cleaned cylinders. Provision of suitable racking should be used to store cylinders
pending collection.

9.2 LABORATORY AREAS

A dedicated Zone 1 spark-free laboratory should be employed equipped with intrinsically
safe electrical equipment where vessels containing liquefied gases are received and
handled. A formal risk assessment and hazardous area classification is required to enable
the selection of appropriate equipment to be used in the area. This should include the
electrical ware associated with any Fume cupboard(s) installed. Activities should be
consolidated in and around this laboratory equipment so as to minimise the movement of
vessels containing liquefied gases into non-Zone 1 laboratory areas.
The laboratory should be designed so that vessels containing liquefied gases enter via an
external door directly into the dedicated Zone 1 laboratory and not via other laboratory
areas/corridors. The sample reception/holding area shall be adjacent to the dedicated
Zone 1 laboratory.
A gas detection system shall be employed where liquefied gas samples are handled so that
a gas release will be detected and suitable alarm(s)/containment is activated, e.g.
hydrocarbon sensor(s) to lower level, hydrogen sensor at higher level. The positioning of
sensors should be carefully considered so as to maximise early detection with minimum
potential of false alarm. Alarm warning units (audible/visual) shall be positioned so as to
maximise the alerting of staff to the leak. Where a gas release is detected, power to the air
make-up system should be cut off but fume cupboards must continue to operate.
The laboratory shall be designed so that as many of the handling operations as possible
are carried out in the Zone 1 laboratory area and to use dedicated gas lines through walls
to transfer samples from the Zone 1 laboratory area to the laboratory measuring
instruments. In doing this, the laboratory shall be designed to minimise the dead volume of
gases in the gas lines.
For existing facilities where a dedicated Zone 1 Laboratory is not in place, sample handling
may be performed using sample handling facilities on an external wall and transfering the
samples through the wall using tubing. In such cases, the external systems shall be
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adequately protected from the elements to maintain sample integrity and protect the
laboratory analyst.
Earthing facilities shall be included in the laboratory design to ensure static is dissipated for
all handling operations where it can potentially develop. Suitable earthing straps which can
be clamped onto sample cylinders shall be included at points where gas samples are used.
A suitable vent system shall be incorporated to facilitate the safe disposal of unwanted
sample from vessels containing compressed/liquefied gases, e.g. surplus sample after
testing. This system should include options to steam clean and cool with nitrogen or air.
If calibration gases are stored in a non-temperature controlled environment, the laboratory
design shall allow calibration gases to equilibrate to the laboratory temperature for 24 h
before use. In such situations the calibration gas should be stored in a fume cupboard. This
factor should be taken into consideration in the sizing of the fume cupboard(s).

9.3 STORAGE OF CALIBRATION MATERIALS

The storage area for calibration gases and other gas samples/materials shall be at least
15 m away from laboratory building. Storage requirements will vary depending of the nature
of the laboratory activities. The amount of gas brought into the laboratory shall be
minimised, however it is recognised that LNG testing laboratories typically require storage
of up to 20 calibrations gases in quantities up to 30 L and the calibration gases are brought
into the laboratory 24 h prior to testing to allow the temperature to stabilise before use.
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10. SAMPLE/REAGENT RECEPTION AND STORAGE

10.1 SAMPLE/REAGENT RECEPTION/COLLECTION

Provision should be made for a dedicated Zone 1 sample reception area. It should be
separate from the main entrance/exit point to the laboratory and conveniently located for
efficient access by plant personnel delivering samples and laboratory personnel collecting
samples for testing. This area should be of sufficient size to accommodate the samples
delivered to the laboratory during a typical working day. Automatic or semi-automatic doors
should be considered to ease delivery for plant personnel delivering significant numbers of
samples (e.g. crates) or similarly for collection of samples by laboratory staff. Access
should be controlled to avoid unnecessary traffic (people) and exclude vehicular traffic to a
safe distance. This should be evaluated via a formal risk assessment.
The sample reception area may also be used for storing samples and empty recycle
sample bottles for return to the plants after use. In addition, it may also be used for
reception of deliveries of reagents from commercial suppliers. These requirements should
be taken into account when designing the capacity of this area.

10.2 SAMPLE STORE

Amended per
Circular 63/08
A dedicated Zone 1 sample/reagent store shall be employed for the storage of samples and
bulk reagents/chemicals. This facility shall be Zone 1 and located a minimum of 15m away
from the laboratory building. It shall be adequately ventilated near the ceiling and the floor
to prevent accumulation of very toxic or flammable vapours. Ventilation and spillage
containment facilities shall be provided where chemicals, solvents or fuels are poured. The
area shall be temperature controlled unless the local climate is sufficiently moderate (as
approved by the Principal) and shall be sized so that it is sufficient for the laboratory's
needs. Sample retention periods shall be considered for this requirement. This area may
also be used for the storage of calibration gases associated with compressed and liquified
gas sample analysis (see 9.3).
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11. FIRE-FIGHTING FACILITIES

11.1 GENERAL
The facilities shall be in accordance with DEP 80.47.10.30-Gen., DEP 80.47.10.31-Gen.
and DEP 80.47.10.32-Gen. NFPA 45 and NFPA 101 shall apply if specified by the Principal
or required by local regulations.

11.2 FIRE, SMOKE AND GAS DETECTION

The fire safety requirements shall be determined in a comprehensive fire safety
assessment considering the plausible fire scenarios, the safety of personnel, the manning
of the location and the consequences of loss of the laboratory facilities.
For spaces in laboratory buildings which are not manned continuously, installation of
conventional fire and smoke detection facilities shall be considered.
All fire and smoke detection systems shall be connected to the central fire alarm system.

11.3 FIRE CONTROL MEASURES

Switches to trip the engines shall be installed outside the CFR room. Facilities, accessible
under fire conditions, shall be provided to cut the fuel supply to the CFR engines.
The CFR room should be provided with flammable gas detectors alerting personnel inside
and outside the room. Polyethylene tube-type heat detectors should be installed on the
engines.
An unmanned CFR engine room shall be equipped with fire and gas detection and an
extinguishing system.

11.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND WATER HOSE REELS

In hazardous areas, near the entrances to the laboratory and to storage and CFR room and
at each workbench, fire extinguishers shall be installed.
In addition, hose reels with 25 mm diameter hoses connected to the potable water system
shall be installed in the corridors, so that storage rooms, offices and laboratory areas will be
well within reach of the water nozzles.
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12. REFERENCES

In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell users on the
SWW (Shell Wide Web) at http://sww05.europe.shell.com/standards.
Amended per
Circular 63/08

SHELL STANDARDS

Definition of temperature, pressure and toxicity levels DEP 01.00.01.30-Gen.

Thermal insulation (amendments/supplements to the DEP 30.46.00.31-Gen.
CINI manual "Insulation for Industries")
Painting and coating of new equipment DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen.

Noise control DEP 31.10.00.31-Gen.

Instrument air supply DEP 31.37.00.11-Gen.

Piping general requirements DEP 31.38.01.11-Gen.

Piping classes DEP 31.38.01.12-Gen.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning for plant DEP 31.76.10.10-Gen.
buildings
Electrical engineering guidelines DEP 33.64.10.10-Gen.
Drainage and primary treatment facilities DEP 34.14.20.31-Gen.
Design and engineering of buildings DEP 34.17.00.32-Gen.
Blast and blast resilient control buildings/field DEP 34.17.10.30-Gen.
auxiliary rooms
Assessment of the fire safety of onshore installations DEP 80.47.10.30-Gen.
Active fire protection systems and equipment for DEP 80.47.10.31-Gen.
onshore facilities
Fire-fighting agents and movable fire-fighting DEP 80.47.10.32-Gen.
equipment for onshore application
STANDARD DRAWINGS

Typical analyser house for tropical areas S 17.001

AMERICAN STANDARDS
Test method for cetane number of diesel fuel oil ASTM D 613
Test method for knock characteristics of aviation gasolines by ASTM D 909
the supercharge method
Test method for research octane number of spark-ignition ASTM D 2699
engine fuel
Test method for motor octane number of spark-ignition engine ASTM D 2700
fuel
Test method for determination of octane number of spark- ASTM D 2885
ignition engine fuels by on-line direct comparison technique
Issued by:
American Society for Testing and Materials
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 USA
Laboratory design guide ASHRAE 4514
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Application handbook ASHRAE

Issued by:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc.
1791 Tullie Circle NE,
Atlanta, GA 30329
USA
Standard on fire protection for laboratories using NFPA 45
chemicals
Life safety code NFPA 101
Issued by:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Battery March Park
Quicy, MA 02269-9101
USA

BRITISH STANDARDS

Laboratory furniture and fittings BS 3202

Laboratory furniture - Recommendations for design EN 14056
and installation
Issued by:
British Standards Institution
389 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4AL
UK

EUROPEAN STANDARDS

Workbenches for laboratories – Dimensions, safety EN 13150

requirements and test methods
Colour coding of taps and valves for use in EN 13792
laboratories

Laboratory fume cupboards EN 14175

Issued by:
CEN
Rue de Stassart 36
B-1050 Brussels
Belgium

Copies can also be obtained from national standards

organizations

GERMAN STANDARDS

RAL Standard Colours

Issued by:
RAL
Bornheimerstraße 180
D-5300 Bonn 1
Germany
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – IEC 60079-10

Part 10: Classification of hazardous Areas

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres – IEC 60079-14

Part 14: Electrical installations in explosive gas
atmospheres (other than mines)
Issued by:
International Electrotechnical Commission
Central Office (Sales Department)
3 Rue de Varembé
PO Box No. 131
Geneva, Switzerland CH-1211
Switzerland
Copies can also be obtained from national standards
organizations

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