Standard end-user/supplier technical power distribution equipment designs for use within oil & gas facilities

Abstract

This paper presents a standardized approach to the design of power distribution equipment for use within oil & gas facilities. This paper describes the interaction between end-user, contractor and power distribution equipment suppliers and how the standard designs will be constructed to support oil & gas plants and projects around the globe. These designs involve development of pre-agreed "standard" technical power distribution equipment specifications between the end-user and supplier(s) aligned with the supplier's standard. Power distribution equipment may include but are not limited to low and medium voltage ANSI and IEC transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers. These end-user/supplier specifications will also comprise of pricing for the various types of power distribution equipment and services to support their procurement on projects. These resulting arrangements will offset the need to bid and permit the end-user to pre-select a supplier early on a project to support the design of power distribution equipment. This paper will also demonstrate how these standard equipment designs can positively impact equipment safety, quality, design, engineering, reliability and end-user, supplier, & contractor costs.