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- Page 1 SpecTRON 8 Installation, Operation Manual Document No: DOC0075 siemens-energy.com Unrestricted...
- Page 2 Page: 2 of 63 Foreword Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Energy Subsea Connectors SpecTRON 8 product. The information that follows is an overview of the protection, storage, shipment, unpacking, deployment and maintenance instructions for SpecTRON 8 products. Siemens Subsea Connectors recommend the termination and installation of all equipment only be undertaken by suitably trained and qualified personnel.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 3 of 63 Contents PRODUCT SCOPE ................... 6 1.1 Product Certification ................6 1.2 Contact details ..................6 1.3 Product advice label ................7 1.4 Product marking ................... 8 1.5 CE label/marking ................... 8 PRODUCT SAFETY .................. - Page 4 Table 3 - SpecTRON 8 Connectors General Specification..........17 Table 4 - SpecTRON 8 Hose Specifications ................ 19 Table 5 - SpecTRON 8 Cable Specifications (4 – 16 mm sq.) ..........19 Table 6 - SpecTRON 8 Cable Specifications (35 mm sq.) ........... 20 Table 7 - Troubleshooting product contact details ............
- Page 5 Figure 44 - Tailed Test Harness Connection Points ............52 Figure 45 - Alignment Indicators (Topside Test Connectors) ........... 52 Figure 46 - SpecTRON 8 Test Receptacle with collar, stud, and nuts ........ 53 Figure 47 – Receptacle Components for drying and cleaning .......... 58 Figure 48 - Receptacle Pin tip ..................
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Page 6: Product Scope
3 kV (Umax = 3,6 kV) to 30 kV (umax = 36 kV) Note: Self-certified via in-house testing. Table 1 - SpecTRON 8 Product Certification Contact details For additional information or questions regards the products visit the Siemens Energy website www.siemens-energy.com/subsea or contact the following: Department... -
Page 7: Product Advice Label
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 7 of 63 Product advice label The following product advice label is supplied with all Siemens Energy subsea products. Figure 1 - Product Advice Label Unrestricted... -
Page 8: Product Marking
Connectors and Penetrators Figure 2 - Example Etching for SpecTRON 8 Products Siemens Energy Subsea SpecTRON 8 connectors and penetrators are laser marked on the gland body with the Siemens Energy Subsea part number, unique serial number, and product rating information. -
Page 9: Product Safety
Revision: Page: 9 of 63 PRODUCT SAFETY Siemens Energy Subsea recommends the termination of all equipment shall only be undertaken by trained, suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) i.e. competent person. Action-related warnings Classification of action-related warnings The action related warnings are classified in accordance with the severity of the possible danger using... -
Page 10: General Safety Information
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 10 of 63 General safety information 2.3.1 Installation by competent persons only The installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the product shall be undertaken by trained, suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) i.e. competent person, to carry out a specified activity. - Page 11 Danger! Risk of imminent danger to life, risk of severe personal injury caused by released pressure and or projectile due to incorrectly installed pressure retaining product, e.g. during system pressure test (e.g. SpecTRON 8 penetrator fitted with wrong/insufficient screws or seals).
- Page 12 Ensure all product SIT activities are completed by competent persons in accordance with relevant procedures. All pressure testing of SpecTRON 8 products must be undertaken by a competent person. Installation of SpecTRON 8 penetrators, and bulkhead connectors must be undertaken by a competent person.
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Page 13: Related Documents
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 13 of 63 Warning. Risk of musculoskeletal injury from hand-mating connectors with high mate/de- mate force and/or connector rapidly fires out during de-mate due to high shuttle spring force, e.g. factory/topside testing. Ensure all product testing activities are completed by competent persons in accordance with relevant procedures. - Page 14 Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 14 of 63 The Health and Safety at Work Act. COSHH Control of substances hazardous to health. BS 7671 Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring Regulations. The Electricity at Work Regulations. It is the operator’s and installers responsibility to comply with current Company, area, regional, national and international health and safety legislation.
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Page 15: Abbreviations
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 15 of 63 ABBREVIATIONS Ampere Alternating Current Assy Assembly American Petroleum Institute American Wire Gauge Bill of Material °C Degree Celsius Community European Comms Communication Signal COSHH Control of substances hazardous to health Cathodic Protection Direct Current Drawing... - Page 16 Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 16 of 63 Site Received Test Stainless Steel To Be Defined Twisted Screened Pair Unified Numbering System for Metals and Alloys Volt Unrestricted...
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Page 17: Specification And Residual Hazards
17 of 63 SPECIFICATION AND RESIDUAL HAZARDS The following is the typical specification for SpecTRON 8 connectors with jumper cables offered by Siemens Energy and will differ for connectors terminated to umbilical power cores or internal pigtails, and in other situations. For connector specific information, please refer to product specific data sheets. -
Page 18: Misalignment Capability Of Wet Mate Stab Connectors
Figure 4 - SpecTRON 8 Current Rating Misalignment capability of wet mate stab connectors The table below summarises the maximum misalignment capabilities of the SpecTRON 8 stab wet mate connectors. For full details, refer to Siemens Energy drawings T33259. For misalignment... -
Page 19: Cable Specifications
Weight in water 0,04 0,13 0,20 kg/m Resistance @ 20 °C 1,24 1,24 mΩ/m Table 5 - SpecTRON 8 Cable Specifications (4 – 16 mm sq.) 35 mm² 35 mm² 35 mm² (Sp. Siwokul) (S1U10510151) (Feltoflex) Unit Outside Diameter 18,10 ± 0,4 16,0 ±... -
Page 20: Other Specifications
Resistance @ 20 °C 0,565 0,565 0,565 mΩ/m Table 6 - SpecTRON 8 Cable Specifications (35 mm sq.) Other specifications For all other specifications not included in the above tables, refer to product/project specific data sheet(s), alternatively contact Technical Support connectortechnicalsupport.gb@Siemens-... -
Page 21: Environmental, Disposal And Recycling
Officer at subsea.connectors.productsafety.gb@siemens-energy.com. Hazardous substances, Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) Assessments regards to materials such as elastomers and oils, etc. used in SpecTRON 8 products are available on request from the Product Safety Officer at subsea.connectors.productsafety.gb@siemens-energy.com. Personal protective equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is legally defined as ‘all equipment (including clothing affording... -
Page 22: Preparing Product For Use
Figure 6 - SpecTRON 8 harness typical packaging Figure 6 shows how a typical SpecTRON 8 harness is packaged. The connectors on either end of the harness have a transportation cap fitted and are surrounded in bubble wrap. The base of the shipping crate is lined with protective packaging and the harness is positioned so that the hose can be coiled without kinking. -
Page 23: Figure 7 - Optional Polyethylene Plastic Packaging
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 23 of 63 placed on top of the harness and secured in place with a wooden baton, before the lid of the crate is screwed down. Figure 7 shows a different type of optionally purchased packaging the harness could be supplied in. This crate is manufactured from polyethylene plastic and is dust, oil, chemical and water resistant. -
Page 24: Unpacking
5.2.1 Protective caps All SpecTRON 8 Connectors/Penetrators come supplied with a protective cap. These can either be dust caps or protective caps. Dust caps (typically yellow in colour) can be simply removed by twisting or pulling them off. Protective caps (typically black in colour) can be removed as detailed below. -
Page 25: Figure 9 - Rov Receptacle Cap
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 25 of 63 Refitting the Plug cap can be done by simply pushing the cap back onto the nose of the plug until the latching mechanism of the plug engages. ROV Receptacle Cap The ROV Receptacle Cap can be removed by pulling on the cap. -
Page 26: Figure 11 - Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug Protective Cap Removal
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 26 of 63 Unscrew this end section attached to 8kV Penetrator. Pull the whole cap to remove Figure 11 - Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug Protective Cap Removal Remove Protective Remove Protective Split Sleeve Split Sleeve Figure 12 - Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug Split Sleeve Removal... -
Page 27: Safe Disposal Of Packaging
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 27 of 63 Tree Cap Penetrator – Version 2 Penetrator caps would usually be removed by Siemens Subsea site engineers during the termination of the Penetrator to the module. It is recommended that only trained personnel remove Penetrator caps though details are provided here for information only. -
Page 28: Figure 14 - Recommended Lift Position - Rov Receptacle
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 28 of 63 The connectors can be safely slung around the locations shown in, Figure 14 , Figure 15, Figure 16 and Figure 17. The centre of gravity for the Connector or Penetrator is usually marked on the outline drawing (supplied in documentation pack) but must be verified at low level before commencing any lift. -
Page 29: Figure 16 - Recommended Lift Positions - Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug (Version 1)
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 29 of 63 Sling around Penetrator Rear Shell Figure 16 – Recommended lift positions - Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug (Version 1) Sling each Side of Protective Figure 17 - Recommended lift positions Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug (Version 2) Sling around Dual Penetrator body, or each side as close to the Dual Penetrator body as possible... -
Page 30: Installation And Assembly
The SpecTRON 8 connectors can be installed onto client subsea structures by the end user provided the guidance in this document is followed. It is important to ensure that the handling guidelines are followed during all parts of the installation process. - Page 31 Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 31 of 63 Caution. Risk of material damage. • Connector surface temperature must not exceed 60°C, maximum storage temperature accounts for solar gain. • Suitable protection must be used to ensure maximum storage temperature is not exceeded.
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Page 32: Repackaging To Prevent Damage In Transport
Repackaging to prevent damage in transport In the event of a requirement to return any product back to the manufacturer (Siemens Energy Subsea Connectors), it is recommended that the original dust/protective cap is fitted to the connector(s) after cleaning and care should be taken to protect the connector(s) with bubble wrap or similar wrapping materials to avoid any surface damage. -
Page 33: Operation Of Product
• Receptacles must not be energised unless mated to a plug SpecTRON 8 connectors should be integrated and managed as part of a well-designed high voltage system with appropriate validation of system status and connections before energisation. When performing high-voltage testing of an electrical system containing SpecTRON 8, Siemens Energy offer appropriate test equipment which can be used to provide safe termination of wet-mate and dry-mate connectors. -
Page 34: Hose Management And Routing
Caution. Risk of material damage. • The maximum unsupported hose length in water for SpecTRON 8 harnesses is 30 Hose should be routed in a manner to avoid bending beyond the MBR under any circumstances. Care should be taken when designing mounting arrangements for hose and compliant mount connectors to ensure that the compliance does not bend the hose beyond its MBR. -
Page 35: Figure 20 - Incorrectly Bent Aquatron (Orange) And Gorilla (Yellow) Hose
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 35 of 63 Figure 20 - Incorrectly bent AquaTRON (orange) and Gorilla (yellow) Hose Particular efforts should be made to support the hose where it exits the rear of the connector, particularly if the hose is to be routed immediately in an orientation contradictory to the connector (e.g. -
Page 36: Figure 23 - Plate Former
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 36 of 63 RECOMENDED FORMER DESIGNS Figure 23 - Plate Former Figure 24 - ‘U’ Former Figure 25 - ‘L’ Former 6.4.2 Fixed Installations Routing To aid routing of hose within MBR and support free hanging hose greater than 5m, formers can be produced to Siemens recommended design (See section 6.4.1) or to client specific design, and permanently fixed to the client’s structure via welding or bolt pattern. -
Page 37: Figure 26 - Permanent Fixed 'U' Former
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 37 of 63 Figure 26 - Permanent fixed ‘U’ former Clamping Careful consideration should be given to the placement of the first clamp on a compliant mount connector so as not to restrict the compliancy of the connector or impart stresses into the hose and cable. -
Page 38: Figure 28 - Example Of Temporary Hose Support During Sit
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 38 of 63 Tie wraps Figure 28 - Example of temporary hose support during SIT The maximum recommended vertical length of hose which can be unsupported (hang) in air is 5 meters, however the MBR of the hose must still be observed at the hose exit of a connector or change from horizontal to vertical orientation before allowing 5m of hose to hang freely. -
Page 39: Hose Buoyancy Subsea
15 metres of jumper. The buoyancy aids should be attached to the jumper with a soft sling. ROV Manipulator SpecTRON 8 connectors are fitted with either an ISO 13628 T-bar handle or an ISO 13628 Fish Tail Handle. 6.6.1... -
Page 40: Figure 32 - Rov Connector Handling (Without And With Locking Mechanism)
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 40 of 63 The T bar should be held by the crossbar of the T as shown in Figure 32 and not by the shaft. If the T bar is held incorrectly there is a risk that the latch mechanism of the connector will not engage correctly. -
Page 41: Figure 34 - Rov Connector Handling
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 41 of 63 Figure 34 - ROV Connector Handling Unrestricted... -
Page 42: Connecting Rov Wet Mate Pair Subsea
Warning. Risk of injury from trapping of limbs in mating tools • Any mating process used to mate the SpecTRON 8 connector pairs should be in compliance with applicable standards and regulations for machinery. The connectors will self-align during mating; however, they must be roughly aligned using the alignment marks on the top of the Connector body &... -
Page 43: Figure 36 - Physical Alignment Keyway Relative To Visual Indicator (Uncoated Connectors)
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 43 of 63 Figure 36 - Physical alignment keyway relative to visual indicator (uncoated connectors) Compliance is built into the connector handle, and the receptacle mount. This flexibility accommodates misalignment and allows fine adjustments during the final approach prior to connector engagement. -
Page 44: Figure 38 - Alignment Indicators (Connectors With Locking Mechanism)
Receptacle pins). The shoulder on the Plug should also butt up against the shroud of the Receptacle. Figure 39 - Mating Check - Fully Mated. (NB: Small Gap between Flanges) As dictated by Industry best practice, Siemens Energy recommends that all ROV mating operations are recorded on video and retained for future reference. Unrestricted... -
Page 45: Figure 40 - Mating Check - Locking Mechanism Engaged
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 45 of 63 With additional locking mechanism Figure 40 - Mating Check - Locking Mechanism Engaged. Correct engagement of the locking mechanism must be confirmed by visual inspection as shown in Figure 40. If the post mating check shows that the locking mechanism is not correctly engaged then the plug must be de-mated following the procedure in section 6.8 then re-mated as detailed in section 6.7. -
Page 46: Disconnecting Rov Wet Mate Pair Subsea
Caution. Risk of material damage. • Any mating equipment used to mate the SpecTRON 8 connector pairs must be designed in accordance with the misalignment and interface guidance provided by Siemens Energy Subsea to avoid damage to the connector pair. -
Page 47: Figure 41 - Locking Mechanism Disengaged
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 47 of 63 Release Paddle Handle Figure 41 - Locking Mechanism Disengaged Unrestricted... -
Page 48: Connecting Rov Wet Mate Pair Manually/Topside
Warning. Risk of injury from trapping of limbs in mating tools • Any mating process used to mate the SpecTRON 8 connector pairs should be in compliance with applicable standards and regulations for machinery. 6.9.1 Pre-Mating Checks Prior to commencing the mating of the connector pair, it is assumed that: •... -
Page 49: Figure 42 - Mate Using Rov Handle
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 49 of 63 • When the plug connector end stops abut to the receptacle this activates the internal spring loaded internal latch mechanism, which prevents the connectors de-mating. Pulling on the ROV Handle will de-activate this latch and hence will de-mate the connector. -
Page 50: Disconnecting Rov Wet Mate Pair Manually/Topside
Never pull on the gland or hose to de-mate the connector Warning. Risk of injury from trapping of limbs in mating tools • Any mating process used to mate the SpecTRON 8 connector pairs should be in compliance with applicable standards and regulations for machinery. 6.10.1... -
Page 51: Test Connectors
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 51 of 63 • Once the Plug connector is fully separated from the receptacle connector, if appropriate it can then be mated to the parking Receptacle, using the steps described in the mating procedure in section 6.9. -
Page 52: Figure 44 - Tailed Test Harness Connection Points
Any mating process used to mate the SpecTRON 8 connector pairs should be in compliance with applicable standards and regulations for machinery. SpecTRON 8 connectors can be electrically tested with the use of SpecTRON 8 plug and receptacle topside test connector tailed harnesses as shown below in Figure 44. -
Page 53: Figure 46 - Spectron 8 Test Receptacle With Collar, Stud, And Nuts
Single ESP Feedthrough Test Receptacles SpecTRON 8 test receptacles are provided with a collar, stud, and nuts which can be used to hold the test receptacle in place. Figure 46 - SpecTRON 8 Test Receptacle with collar, stud, and nuts... -
Page 54: Testing
6.12.1 Test Levels The SpecTRON 8 connectors and penetrators are subjected to a complete FAT program as part of the manufacturing process. Penetrators will also be subjected to SIT testing after installation by Siemens Energy Subsea Connectors onto customer equipment (e.g. transformers, motors). It is also possible for customers to perform additional testing, subject to the restrictions outlined below. -
Page 55: Quick References
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 55 of 63 o Please consult Siemens Energy Subsea Connectors technical department before carrying out partial discharge (PD) testing of harnesses, connectors and penetrators. 6.12.3 Pressure/Hydrostatic Tests • Hydrostatic Tests o Connectors can be subjected to hydrostatic test pressures as defined by the connector and harness datasheets. -
Page 56: User Information
Visible oil discharges from connector During normal operation of the SpecTRON 8 wet mate pair, it is normal for a film of oil to be left on the receptacle pin after mating. There may also be some oil residue from assembly left in the compensation volume within the connector which may be visible during initial wetted testing. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting (Faq's)
CP (Cathodic Protection) system to withstand harsh saliferous environments. Siemens Energy Subsea Connectors provide a CP strap with connectors manufactured to the length specified by the end-user. The CP strap is manufactured in 316 stainless steel with a cross section of 16 mm , and a M6 ring terminal for connection to the CP system. -
Page 58: Product Maintenance
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 58 of 63 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE Danger! Risk of death from electric shock. • Connectors must not be de-mated whilst live. • Allow sufficient time for system to allow any residual voltage to discharge before de-mating connectors •... -
Page 59: Figure 48 - Receptacle Pin Tip
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 59 of 63 Pin Tips Figure 48 - Receptacle Pin tip • Wipe using lint free tissue if required • Rinse with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA absolute alcohol 100%) • No pooling of IPA or water within the Receptacle Shroud. Compressed air can be used to disperse any pooled fluid, but the Receptacle pins must be rechecked for contamination •... -
Page 60: Product Maintenance (Skilled Persons)
After retrieval, Siemens Energy recommend that the connector is cleaned of marine and calcareous growth. To remove calcite growth from Siemens Energy Subsea connectors, a solution of 50% Citric Acid is recommended. Figure 51 shows locations which should be avoided for power washing removal of calcite growth. -
Page 61: Figure 51 - Spectron 8 Receptacle Power Washing Locations
• Maximum injection pressure is 0,5 bar The SpecTRON 8 receptacle flushing port can be connected to a subsea hot stab or topside equipment to allow chemical injection directly at the plug/receptacle interface to remove calcareous growth. The flushing port adaptor (shown in Figure 51) has a G 3/8-19 (3/8” BSP-P) interface. This interface can be configured to allow injection in several scenarios, as described below: •... -
Page 62: Customer Comments/Feedback
Document No: DOC0075 Issue Date: 20/12/2021 Revision: Page: 62 of 63 CUSTOMER COMMENTS/FEEDBACK Please complete the Sign Off section at the bottom of form to confirm each page of this document has been read and complied with in full. Originator Name and Initials (BLOCK CAPITALS) Date ... - Page 63 The requested performance features are binding only when they are expressly agreed upon in the concluded contract. Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG. Unrestricted...
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