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Contents
1 Scope ................................................................ 3
2 Conflicts and Deviations .................................... 3
3 References ........................................................ 3
4 Definitions and Abbreviations ............................ 4
5 Qualification Requirements................................ 8
6 Site Conditions .................................................. 9
7 Design ............................................................. 10
8 Testing ............................................................. 12
9 Packing and Shipping ...................................... 13
Revision Summary................................................. 13
1 Scope
This specification defines the requirements for above and below grade junction boxes to
be used with cathodic protection systems.
2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager of the Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager of the Consulting Services Department
of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
3 References
The design, product fabrication, and selection of material covered by this specification
shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed below unless otherwise
noted.
The following list of definitions and abbreviations has been developed specifically for
application with ALL Saudi Aramco cathodic protection standards and specifications.
AA: The ANSI cooling class for a dry-type self-cooled transformer or reactor that is
cooled by the natural circulation of air. Syn.: AN (IEC), See definition 3.1 in IEEE Std.
C57.12.
Anode: An impressed current or a galvanic anode for cathodic protection applications.
Anode Cable: A cable directly connected to an impressed current or galvanic anode.
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
ANV: The ANSI cooling class for a dry-type non-ventilated self-cooled transformer,
which is so constructed as to provide no intentional circulation of external air through
the transformer, and that operates at zero gauge pressure. Syn.: ANAN (IEC).
See definition 3.15 in IEEE Std. C57.12.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS: American Welding Society
Armored Cable: Armored cable for cathodic protection is a single core insulated cable
manufactured with a double layer spiral wound insulated galvanized steel sheath to
provide mechanical protection, and typically used for subsea applications.
ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (USA)
Bond Cable: A cable installed between two metallic structures to provide electrical
continuity between the structures for the purpose of cathodic protection.
Buyer: Saudi Aramco Purchasing Department Representative.
Buyer's Representative: The person or persons designated by the Purchasing
Department to monitor/enforce the contract. Normally, this is the on-site inspector.
Calcined Petroleum Coke Breeze: A carbonaceous backfill used as a conductive
backfill media for impressed current anodes in soil.
CP: Cathodic Protection
CP Assessment Probe: A multi-electrode probe custom fabricated for Saudi Aramco
that is designed to facilitate representative measurements of instant off, total
polarization, current density, and resistivity.
CP Coupon: A cathodic protection coupon used to measure representative potentials
or current densities on a pipeline or other buried or immersed metallic structure.
CP System Operating Circuit Resistance: The total resistance seen at the output of a
CP power supply or the total working resistance in a galvanic anode system.
CP System Rated Circuit Resistance: The rated output voltage of a cathodic
protection power supply divided by the rated output current. For photovoltaic power
supplies, the rated output current is the design commissioning current.
CSD: The Saudi Aramco Consulting Services Department.
Deep Anode Bed: Anode or anodes connected to a common CP power supply and
installed in a vertical hole with a depth exceeding 15 m (50 ft).
Cross Country Pipeline: A pipeline between; two plant areas, another cross country
pipeline and a plant area, or between two cross country pipelines.
Design Agency: The organization responsible for the design of the pipeline and
associated CP system. The Design Agency may be the Design Contractor, the Lump
Saudi Aramco: Company General Use
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee 17-SAMSS-008
Issue Date: 25 March 2017
Next Planned Update: 25 March 2020 Junction Boxes for Cathodic Protection
5 Qualification Requirements
personnel and at least one of these personnel shall have NACE International CP
Level 2 Certification.
The following information shall be provided with the quotation if the junction
boxes used for the quotation contain any material or dimensional deviations
from the applicable standard drawing listed in Section 3.1 of this specification:
a) Construction drawings of the junction box
b) Detailed list of materials
c) Copy of SME “Type Approval”
Commentary Note:
The above information is necessary only if there are deviations from the
applicable standard drawing. The information will be used to complete the
technical evaluation of the quotation.
6 Site Conditions
112 km/hr. 95% of all dust particles are less than 20 micrometers, and 50% of
all particles are less than 1.5 micrometers in size. The dust may contain sodium,
calcium, magnesium, silicon, and aluminum compounds. During high humidity
conditions, these compounds function as electrolytes and can result in severe
corrosion. Other pollutants which may be present are: H2S (1 to 5 ppm),
CO (50 to 100 ppm), NOx (1 to 5 ppm), SO2 (1 to 5 ppm), and hydrocarbons
(10 to 50 ppm).
Commentary Note:
Areas within one kilometers from the Red Sea and within 30 meters from Arabian
Gulf considered to be offshore.
7 Design
All cathodic protection junction box enclosures for non-classified areas shall have:
a) A continuous full length hinge located on the left hand side when facing the
front of the enclosure
b) Two quick release toggle latches located on the right hand side of the
enclosure
c) A gasket shall be secured with adhesive or by mechanical means.
The gasket and its securing means shall not be damaged when the gasketed
joint is opened, see details in SAES-P-104 Section 4.1 and NEMA 250
Section 3.14. Junction boxes require breathers as detailed in respective
Saudi Aramco electrical standards.
d) Hinges and latches fabricated from material that is galvanically compatible
with the enclosure metal and of equal or better corrosion resistance.
Non-metallic components may be used for hinges and latches.
Exception:
Grade 304L stainless steel latches may be used on grade 316 or 316L
stainless enclosures.
The thickness of metal sheeting used for the enclosure construction shall
comply with Table 7-1 or Table 7-2 of NEMA ICS-6. Welding shall be
done by Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or Gas Metal Arc Welding.
Aluminum enclosures shall be welded with aluminum 5356 filler metal.
Concrete Test stations and Junction Boxes can also be used in areas
where it is expected to be beneficial such as vandalism prone areas,
locations of OHPLs. Specific approval for use of concrete junction and
test stations shall be obtained in writing from the Proponent and CSD
SME prior to actual recommendation of Concrete type junction boxes and
test stations.
7.1.3 One pin and three pin test stations shall be manufactured from one of the
following material:
● Malleable or ductile cast iron coated with 1 mil electroplated zinc, or
Saudi Aramco: Company General Use
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Document Responsibility: Cathodic Protection Standards Committee 17-SAMSS-008
Issue Date: 25 March 2017
Next Planned Update: 25 March 2020 Junction Boxes for Cathodic Protection
8 Testing
All cathodic protection junction boxes shall receive a “Type Approval” on every
type (Polymeric, metallic, etc.) inspection completed by the Saudi Aramco SME
before an approved Manufacturer ships their first purchase order. After “Type
Approval” is received, materials and components used for construction of the
junction boxes shall not be changed or modified without written authorization
by the SME.
Below grade polymeric junction and bond boxes shall be tested with pressurized
immersion and be energized at 200 VDC for 60 days to assess reliability.
8.3 Certification
Cathodic protection junction box enclosures imported into Saudi Arabia shall
be certified, labeled or listed by an approved and recognized testing organization
to indicate and to permit tracing for full compliance with NEMA ICS 6 and
NEMA 250 for the applicable NEMA rating and the appropriate NEMA and
IEC standard.
appropriate NEMA standard. However, they are exempted from requiring the
above certification labeling or listing provided the required testing has been
completed with documentation to confirm performance and quality.
The export packing, marking and shipping shall be as specified in the Purchase Order.
Material storage, handling and preservation of the CP Junction Boxes shall be in
accordance with applicable company procedure. For traceability requirements of CP
junction box include information such as the manufacturer’s name, date of
manufacturing, order no, etc.
Revision Summary
16 April 2012 Revised the “Next Planned Update.” Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued
with minor revisions as follows:
- Revised enclosure material to include Type 1050 Aluminum with powder coating.
- Revised enclosure requirements to align with NEC and allow non-explosion proof enclosures
in Class 1 Div. 2 areas provided there are no current interrupting equipment in the enclosure.
- Replaced “RSA” with “SME” to be in line with the new RVL procedures.
- Removed the reference to “vendor”
- Combined paragraph 6.1.1 and 6.1.2.
10 July 2013 Editorial revision to modify the scope of the specification.
25 March 2017 Revised the “Next Planned Update.” Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued
with minor revisions as follows:
- Included the underground buried junction box and associated qualification tests.
- Revised the scope to include the below grade junction boxes and exclude the classified area
junction box.
- Edition and modification to some requirements.
- Included concrete as a possible material for CP junction box.
- Added enclosure edge sharpness requirements.
- Included definitions and abbreviations section.
- Deleted the near shore requirement and re-defined the offshore environments to meet
coating standards.
- Included test requirement of below grade polymeric junction box.
- Included enclosure observation windows requirement.