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Firozabad City Gate Station
Firozabad City Gate Station
February 2011
Prepared By Techno Safe Consultants E-130, Greater Kailash II New Delhi 110 048 +91 11 41589414
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Title Definitions Abbreviations 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Introduction Preamble Legal Background Objective and scope Methodology Facility Description for Gail Firozabad District Geographical Spread of the Region and Pipeline Network Gas Source & Pipeline Network Network Basic Design Parameters Codes & Standards Asset Location and Data Sheets Climatological Data Demographic (Population) Profile Fire & Safety Systems Salient Safety Features Provided Safety System at City Gas Station Safety System at Sectionalizing Valve Stations Pipeline Safety System Hazardous Materials Potential For Emergencies Hazard Identification For Natural & Manmade Disasters Basis for Scenario Selection Consequence Calculations Consequence Analysis Results Risk Analysis Results Emergency Management Organization Organization Structure During Emergency Emergency Control Centers Categorization of Emergencies Emergency Shut Down (ESD) Procedure of Pipeline Off-site Emergency Management Organization Role Of Different Authorities (External Authorities) Page No. iv viii 1 1 1 2 3 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 9 10 10 10 11 11 13 14 14 16 17 20 22 24 24 26 29 30 31 33
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Chapter Title 6.0 6.1 7.0 7.1 7.2 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 Anne - 1 Anne - 2 Anne - 3 Anne - 4 Anne - 5 Anne - 6 Anne - 7 Anne - 8 Anne - 9 Anne - 10 Anne - 11 Anne - 12 Anne - 13 Anne - 14 Anne - 15
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Pre Emergency Planning & Preparedness Levels of Emergency Response Action During Emergency Actuation Of The Plan Basic Action in Emergencies Post Emergency Activities Structural Inspections After Fires or Explosions Post Incident Testing Relapse Waste Disposal Cleanup Of Dead or Contaminated Livestock Provision of Alternate Water Supplies Updating of the Plan Plan Testing & Updating Introduction Desk-Top Exercise Truncated Trials Full Scale Testing Plan Updation Annexures Emergency Response Team Off-Site Emergency Response Team Mock Drill Report Format Material Safety Data Sheet Security Threat Plan Fire Fighting Equipment Details Safety Equipment Satellite Image Pipeline Route Map Location Plan of the Installation Site Plan of the Installation Process Flow Diagram Layout of Fire water System Health, Safety & Environment Policy Emergency Action Plan Flow Chart
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Definitions
Disaster Any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of health and health services, on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area. Natural Disaster A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard (e.g. flood, tornado, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earthquake, or landslide). It leads to financial, environmental or human losses. Man-Made Disaster
Disastrous event caused directly and principally by one or more identifiable deliberate or negligent human actions. Also call as human made disaster. Disaster Management Plan Disaster management aims to reduce, or avoid the potential losses from hazards, assure prompt and appropriate assistance to victims of disaster, and achieve rapid and effective recovery. Emergency Response & Disaster Management Plan Emergency preparedness for disaster management is the process of preparing, mitigating, responding, and recovering from any emergency situation. Individuals and organizations
responsible for emergency Management use different tools to save lives reduce human suffering and preserve economic assets before, during and after any catastrophic event.
Mitigation Minimizing the effects of disaster. Examples: building codes and zoning; vulnerability analyses; public education.
Preparedness - Planning how to respond. Examples: preparedness plans; emergency exercises/training; warning systems.
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Response - Efforts to minimize the hazards created by a disaster. Examples: search and rescue; emergency relief.
Recovery - Returning the community to normal. Examples: temporary housing; grants; medical car
Risk assessment Hazards and emergency situations are determined with their possible effects. Emergency Response Procedures It includes emergency control centre, communication system and description of roles to be played by plant people and outside agencies. Mutual Aid Scheme For an effective response, identification of resources and development of mutual aid agreements with neighboring resource providers at district and state level for the extent terms sharing of resources during emergencies. Emergency Shut Down System Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) is designed to minimize the consequences of emergency situations, related to typically uncontrolled flooding, and escape of hydrocarbons or outbreak of fire in hydrocarbon carrying areas or areas which may otherwise be hazardous. Safety Management System The creation of a safety management system draws attention to the safety of the companys operations. A company analyzes past safety accidents and establishes specific procedures that should stop a similar accident from occurring in the future.
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Consequences Analysis
A complete hazard and risk analysis study of an industry processing facility would require not only the probabilistic analysis of frequency occurrence of hazard event but also consequence of these events. Consequence analysis involves the determination of the physical effects of the any undesirable event as well as the damage caused by these effects, in term of human fatalities, injuries and property damage. Unconfined Vapor Cloud Explosion The term unconfined was used to describe explosions in open areas such as process plants. Large scale tests have demonstrated that a truly unconfined, unobstructed gas cloud ignited by a weak ignition source will only produce small overpressures while burning. Vapor Cloud Explosion An explosion caused by the instantaneous burning of vapor cloud formed in air due to release of flammable chemical. Vented Explosion Explosion due to high speed of venting chemicals. Dust Explosion Explosion resulted from the rapid combustion of fine solid particles.
Pool Fire Pool fires occurs when spilled hydrocarbon burn in the form of large diffusion flames. Flash Fires A flash fire is the term for a slow deflagration of a premixed, truly unconfined, unobstructed gas cloud producing negligible overpressure.
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Jet Fire
A jet or spray fire is a turbulent diffusion flame resulting from the combustion of a fuel continuously released with some significant momentum in a particular direction or directions. Jet fires can arise from releases of gaseous, flashing liquid (two phase) and pure liquid inventories. Hazardous Waste The substance which is generated in the process, unused or off-specification chemicals, container residues and spill cleanup residues of acute hazardous waste chemicals which substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. Ignitability Ignitable wastes can create fires under certain conditions, are spontaneously combustible, or have a flash point less than 60 C (140 F). Examples include waste oils and used solvents. Corrosive Corrosive wastes are acids or bases (pH less than or equal to 2, or greater than or equal to 12.5) that are capable of corroding metal containers, such as storage tanks, drums, and barrels. Battery acid is an example. Reactivity Reactive wastes are unstable under "normal" conditions. They can cause explosions, toxic fumes, gases, or vapors when heated, compressed, or mixed with water.
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Abbreviations
ERDMP- Emergency Response & Disaster management Plan GAIL- Gas Authority India Limited U.P. Uttar Pradesh CGS City Gate Station GREP Gas Rehabilitation & Expansion Pipeline HVJ Hazira Vijaipur Jagdishpur Pipeline VDPL Vijaipur to Dadri pipeline ALARP- As Low as Reasonably Practical UKOPA- UK Onshore Pipeline Operators Association OGP- International Association of Oil & Gas Producers FERA- Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment PCV Pressure Control Valve SDV- Slam shutdown valve PSV- Pressure Safety Valve SV- Sectionalizing Valve EGIG European Gas Pipeline Incident Data Group FCGS Firozabad City Gate Station PNGRB - Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board ASME - American Society Mechanical Engineering API - American Petroleum Institute ASTM - American Society for Testing and Material Pageviii
ECO - Emergency Co-ordination Officer EPO - Emergency Planning Officer ERT - Emergency Response Team ESD - Emergency Shut Down FCO - Fire Control Officer HSE - Health, Safety Environment MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet OISD - Oil industry safety directorate MSIHC Manufacture Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals PLL - Potential Loss of Life SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition UVCE - Unconfined Vapor Cloud Explosion
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTON
1.1 PREAMBLE Gail (India) Ltd. (GAIL) has appointed Tractebel Engineering Private Limited, New Delhi for preparing Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) of its Agra (UP Region) pipeline network and associated installations. The total pipeline network under Agra (UP Region) jurisdiction is approximately 752 kilometers, with pipeline size varying from the trunk lines of 36 inch to the smallest branch line of 2 inch size- details are given below:
180 Kilometers section of GREP Pipeline from Chambal River to Jatauli (part of the 498 kilometers 36 inch Vijaipur to Dadri pipeline)
53 Kilometers of 10 inch pipeline from 36 inch Mainline (GREP pipeline) at Bajhera up to Agra CGS and then 35 Kilometers of 10 & 8 inch pipeline from Agra CGS to Firozabad CGS and 13 Kilometers of 14 inch spur pipeline from Mainline (GREP pipeline) at Lalpur to Mathura terminal.
32 kilometers of 10 inch pipeline from 36 inch Mainline (GREP pipeline) at Ibrahimpur to Dholpur Terminal.
228.121 kilometers section of HVJ pipeline from Chaunpur to Babrala Terminal (part of the 24 Inch Auriya-Aonla-Babrala Gas pipeline through HVJ Pipeline network)
59.915 Kilometers section of this pipeline from Babrala terminal to Shiwali is (part of 24 inch 105.22 Kilometers Babrala to Dadri gas pipeline). 1.2 LEGAL BACKGROUND Preparation of an emergency plan is primarily governed by legislative requirements under the Environment Protection Act 1986 (in particular the Manufacture, Storage and Page1
Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules, 1989 (amended, 1994 and 2004) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) regulations 2008. In addition, ensuring emergency preparedness is also necessary under other Acts/ Rules such as The Factories Act, 1948 (amended 1987) and various State Factories Rules. The format for this ERDMP is based on the MSIHC Rules and the PNGRB requirements.
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1.3.1 OBJECTIVES In spite of the safety measures undertaken, the possibility of accidents either due to human errors and / or due to equipment / system failure cannot be ruled out. The lessons learnt from disasters all over the world, make it essential to draw an Emergency Preparedness Plan (or Disaster Management Plan) to negotiate such eventuality. The imperative of such a plan is to minimize the adverse effects of an accident and restoration of normalcy at the earliest by providing the measures to contain the incident and limit its consequences.
This Emergency and Response Disaster Management plan has been prepared to address the following key objectives: To safeguard lives, environment and property at site and in its neighborhood; To contain the incident and bring it under control and restore normalcy at the earliest; To minimize damage to lives, property and environment; To rescue and treat casualties on priority; To assist the district administration in evacuating people to safe areas; To extend necessary welfare assistance to casualties.
The above objectives are sought to be achieved through some of the following measures:
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Providing information to all concerned on the estimated consequences of the events that are likely to develop as a result of an emergency; Warning and advising people who are likely to be affected; Mobilizing on-site and offsite resources; Calling up assistance from outside agencies; Initiating and organizing evacuation of affected people; Providing necessary first aid and other medical services that may be required; Collecting data on the latest developments, other information and requirements; Coordinating action taken by various agencies.
Response
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Disaster
Management
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the
organizational structure, facilities, equipment, services, and infrastructure necessary to respond to emergency situation, which could have on-site and offsite implications at the gas dispatch stations, junction points and terminals as well as along 752 km long natural gas pipeline under Agra (UP Region). This plan also applies to those participating governmental agencies that are responsible for emergency response within the immediate area surrounding the facilities and to those agencies, organizations, contractors, and facilities providing assistance to GAIL in the event of an emergency.
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METHODOLOGY The methodology adopted to achieve the desired objectives is given below: Kick off meeting at Agra Collection of relevant data and information from the key Operations, Maintenance and Project team. Evaluation of the site vis--vis neighboring facilities and surrounding areas of all City Gas Stations, Receiving Terminals, along pipeline route including SV, IP and RR stations.
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Collection of data for the above related to fire fighting arrangements, safety and alarm systems, electrical and instrumentation details, etc.
Data compilation and analysis followed by identification of hazards PHA Consequence analysis to assess the damage/effect of short-listed accident scenarios by using BP CIRRUS V6.0/ ALOHA software.
Estimating failure rate frequencies associated with the identified accident scenarios. Risk assessment using the consequence analysis results and failure probabilities Development of recommendations for risk prevention or mitigation Preparation of Emergency Response Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) and its submission.
Guidelines provided in Schedule 11 of MSIHC Rules 1989, of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Red Book of the ILO and the PNGRB regulations 2008 have been used while preparing this document.
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CHAPTER 2
FACILITY DESCRIPTION FOR GAIL FIROZABAD DISTRICT
A brief description of the facilities coming under the jurisdiction of GAIL Firozabad District is given below along with detailed directions for reaching (remote locations): 2.1 GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD OF THE REGION FIROZABAD CITY GATE STATION (FCGS) On NH2 from Agra to Firozabad, take left turn on the bye-pass (Bachhu Ashram) road before entering Firozabad. City Gate Station is located approximately 3 Kms. from High Way. CGS is near Jaroli Kalan village. Firozabad is approximately 45 Kms from Agra office.
2.2
GAS SOURCE & PIPELINE NETWORK The source of natural gas for GAIL in Firozabad.
Firozabad (CGS) 10&8 inch Pipeline Tap Off From Agra (CGS)
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Network Basic Design Parameters Firozabad (CGS) Pipeline Tap Off From Agra (CGS) Size 10 & 8 Material API 5L GR X 60 , API 5L GR X 52
Wall Thickness 6.4mm, 7.8mm Design Pressure - 92 Kg/cm2 Coating - PE Coated (Three Layers) 2.4 Codes & Standards A host of codes and standards covering design philosophy, process design, mechanical design and other design aspects, quality control, erection, testing, pre commissioning and commissioning are followed at GAIL. In addition, apart from codes and standards, Page5
recommended practices, good engineering practices and other design aspects are made use of for evolving an optimum and safe design. The major design codes and standards used include: ASME B.31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems API 5L, ASTM A 106 Gr.B & ASTM A 333 Gr.6 Covers WELDED and SEAMLESS pipe suitable for use in conveying gas, water for natural gas industries. DIN 30670 for Poly Ethylene coatings for steel pipes & fittings. ASTM A 153 & IS 4736 Standard Specifications for Zinc Coating; API 6D (Ball Valve), ASME B 16.34 (Globe Valve), BS 5352, 5351 & 1873 for valves & related facilities. ASME B 16.5 ,B16.36 & MSS SP 44 & API 590 for Flanges & Blanks & related facilities. 2.5 ASME B 16.9, MSS SP 75&97, IS 1239P2 & IS1879 for different types of fittings & welding. ASME B31.8 & OISD 141 for the Erection work & related facilities; EN 1776 prEN 12480 Metering Station with rotary meter. Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) - Appendix I- Item 9
ASSET LOCATIONS The natural gas received normally at about 60-80 bars pressure from the tap-offs described above is directly led to the various stations- the operations the group of assets are handled by the GAIL Agra (UP Region). 2.5.1 Regions The number of Sectionalizing Valve & IP Stations under the designated Regions is given below: S.NO. 1 Regions Firozabad Total Sectionalizing Valve & IP Stations Firozabad (CGS) 1
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Annual average temperature in the entire region through which the pipeline traverse is in the range of 30 to 37degree centigrade and 40% to 60% average relative humidity in the region.
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Normal average wind speed at around entire region where the pipeline network is laid around 3 m/s. Wind Speed m/s Day: Incoming Solar Radiation Moderate Strong** <2 2-3 3-5 5-6 >6 A A-B B C C A-B B B-C C-D D B C C D D E E D D D F F E D D Slight*** Night: Cloud Cover
>50%
<50%
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Stability Class & Wind Speed Note: Stability is D for overcast conditions during day or night. Note: This table is for releases over land. If the release occurs over water, the stability class will be either D or E. * Wind reference height is 10 meters. ** Strong" solar radiation corresponds to clear skies with the sun high in the sky (solar angle greater than 60 degrees). *** "Slight" solar radiation corresponds to clear skies with the sun low in the sky (solar angle between 15 and 35 degrees).
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Firozabad
S. No 1 Name Firozabad Population 2,97,606
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CHAPTER 3
FIRE & SAFETY SYSTEMS
3.1 SALIENT SAFETY FEATURES PROVIDED Safety for the pipeline is provided through a mix of strong basic design and engineering, a control and instrumentation system and through the adoption of well proven and modern operating and maintenance practices.
Some of the Safety systems followed within GAIL are as follows: Inspections and maintenance Work Permit Systems Accident investigation and reporting (major, minor, etc.) Emergency preparedness Job knowledge and job Training Health and Hygiene control Evaluation of safety systems Management of change (plant modifications etc.) Communications with people and in groups Promotion and recruitment policies and safety Incorporation of safety requirement in the tendering and procurement process
3.2
LEL detectors installed around process area Fire Water Network Fire extinguishers Pressure Safety Valves Slam shutdown valve CO2 Flooding System Safety Policy displayed
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Earth pits for electrical and electronic equipment network Cathodic protection PSVs provided for each stream with safe vent Solar lighting Telephone Vehicles
3.3
First aid boxes Fire extinguishers Solar lighting Telephone Emergency telephone numbers displayed on the enclosure PSVs provided for stream with safe vent
3.4
The Pipelines are laid as per national/International standards with inbuilt and operational safety features. The Safety features are as given below.
Some of the specific design safety features provided includes: The minimum piping Class is II and extra thickness is provided as per piping class where necessary according to ASME B 31.8 standard. A hot tapping is carried out only after a detailed Job Safety Analysis and joint study by an expert group and closing out actions arising thereof prior to commencement of the hot tapping operation. The entire pipeline is cathodically protected through a well engineered Cathodic Protection System.
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All welded joints are subject to Automatic Ultrasonic Testing by approved agencies and procedures to very high quality standards. The use of X-rays or gamma-rays is restricted to safe locations not accessible by unauthorised persons.
Pipeline marking is an extremely important safety aspect and is essential to prevent unauthorized access to the pipeline and its hazards by members of the general public. Marking out the entire pipeline route will include: Pipeline warning signs Right of way boundary markers Kilometre Posts Ariel markers Navigable water ways Directional markers
Pipeline Warning Sign are in general be installed at National and state highway crossings Other road crossings Railway crossings Minor water crossings Valve stations And at all places deemed necessary Special care is taken in urban areas and wherever the pipeline is laid in public areas. Reinforced concrete walls are provided around the process area in town areas and other areas of higher population.
Right of Way Boundary Markers are placed at regular distance on both side of the pipeline axis to mark out the width of the Right of Way or ROW. Kilometre Post are placed on the axis of the pipeline. Post indicates cumulative distance in Km from the reference point. Aerial markers are placed at least every 5 km. Concrete slab is put on open cut crossings for higher integrity. Directional Markers shall be placed at every change in direction, two more directional markers shall be installed along pipeline alignment, one on either side of the turning point.
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All markers will be located at suitable place preferably in public area and /or at property/plot limits boundaries. 3 layer coating over the pipeline. The pipeline is laid 1 meter below Ground level. The warning tape is laid above 250mm of Pipeline. Emergency contact nos. are displayed on the warning tape Above ground Pipelines Markers with contact nos. installed. Isolation valves every 2.5 Kms.
3.5
Hazardous Materials Natural Gas Refer Annexure IV for Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
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Location Type of Disaster A Man Made Heavy Leakage Fire Explosion Failure of Critical Control System Design deficiency Unsafe Acts In-adequate Maintenance B Natural Calamities Flood Earth Quake Cyclone Out Break of Disease Excessive Rains Tsunami C Extraneous Riots/Civil Disasters/Mob Attack Terrorism Sabotage Bomb Threat War/Hit by Missiles Abduction Food Poisoning/ Water Poisoning
FCGS
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Zone III N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Zone-4 This zone is called the High Damage Risk Zone and covers areas liable to MSK VIII. The IS code assigns zone factor of 0.24 for Zone 4 Zone-3 This zone is classified as Moderate Damage Risk Zone which is liable to MSK VII. The IS code assigns zone factor of 0.16 for Zone 3.
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Causes of failure for Gas pipelines:The characteristics of the pipeline on which incident happened. The leak size Pinhole/crack: The diameter of the hole is smaller than or equal to 2cm Hole: The diameter of the hole is larger than 2cm and smaller than or equal to the diameter of the pipe Rupture: The diameter of the hole is larger than the pipeline diameter.
Initial cause of the incident: External interference Corrosion Construction defect/material failure Hot tap made by error Ground movement Other and unknown
The occurrence (non occurrence) of ignition The consequences Information on the way the incident has been detected (e.g. contractor, landowner patrol) A free text for extra information Additional information is also given for the individual cause: External interference: The activity having caused the incident (e.g. digging, piling, ground waste) The equipment involved in the incident (e.g. anchor, bulldozer, excavator, plough) The installed protective measures (e.g. causing, sleeves)
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Corrosion:
The location (external, internal) The corrosion type (galvanic, pitting, stress corrosion cracking SCC)
Construction Defect/Material Failure: The Type of Defect (Construction or material) The defect detail(hard spot, lamination ,material. field weld) The pipeline type (straight, field bend, factory bend)
Ground Movement: The type of ground movement (dike break, erosion, flood, landslide, mining, river) Other and Unknown: The sub cause out of categories such as design error, lighting, maintenance 4.2 Basis for Scenario Selection Accidental release of natural gas can result in possible damage. Immediate ignition could lead to jet fires on immediate ignition and delayed ignition of flammable vapors could result in flash fires with damage confined to within the cloud dimensions or unconfined vapor cloud explosions with blast overpressures covering significant areas. In contrast, fires would generally have localized consequences. Fires can be put out or contained in most cases; there are few mitigating actions one can take once a flammable gas or a vapor cloud gets released. The most extensive incidents generally arise consequent upon the release of flammable gases or vapor clouds. In this study, the following Incident outcome cases have been considered as and when applicable:
Release of natural gas at high pressures from the pipeline for different leak sizes Immediate Ignition leading to Jet fires
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4.2.1
Range of Incidents Both the complexity of study and the number of incident outcome cases are affected by the range of initiating events and incidents covered. This not only reflects the inclusion of accidents and / or non-accident-initiated events, but also the size of those events. The following are evaluated in the study:
Small size holes in the pipeline or its associated components- these represent minor failures such as gasket leaks, flange leaks etc. Medium size holes in the pipeline or its associated components- these represent minor failures such as gasket leaks, flange leaks etc Large holes in the pipeline or its associated components these represent catastrophic failures. Pinhole leaks and small leakage from the pipelines or mall bore instrument tappings are not considered as they are not likely to result in any significant injury or loss of life. Incidents such as depressurization etc. are not deliberated since they would be carried out only very seldom, and that too, under very closely manned/ supervised conditions.
4.3
Consequence Calculations In consequence analysis, use is made of a number of calculation models to estimate the physical effects of an accidental release and to predict the damage (lethality, injury, material destruction) of the effects. The calculations can roughly be divided in three major groups: a) b) c) Determination of the source strength parameters; Determination of the consequential effects; Determination of the damage or damage distances.
The basic physical effect models consist of the following. 4.3.1 Source strength parameters Calculation of the gas outflow rate for the different hole sizes (this outflow rate determines the jet dynamics or the source strength for the flash fire or explosion scenarios).
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4.3.2
Consequential effects Dispersion of gaseous material in the atmosphere as a function of source Strength, relative density of the gas, weather conditions and topographical Situation of the surrounding area. Intensity of heat radiation [in kW/m2] due to a jet fire as a function of the distance to the source. Concentration of gaseous material in the atmosphere, due to the dispersion of gas for the case of a flash fire. Energy of vapor cloud explosions [in N/m2], as a function of the distance to the distance of the exploding cloud.
4.3.3
Selection of Damage Criteria The damage criteria give the relation between extent of the physical effects (exposure) and the percentage of the people that will be killed or injured due to those effects. The knowledge about these relations depends strongly on the nature of the exposure. In the next two paragraphs, the chosen damage criteria are given and explained for heat radiation and vapor cloud explosion.
Jet Fires- Heat Radiation The consequences caused by exposure to heat radiation are a function of: The radiation energy onto the human body [kW/m2]; The exposure duration [sec]; The protection of the skin tissue (clothed or naked body)
The limits for 1% of the exposed people to be killed due to heat radiation, and for second-degree burns are given in the table next:
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Damages to Human Life Due to Heat Radiation Exposure Duration Radiation energy (1% lethality, KW/m2 10 Sec 30 Sec 21.2 9.3 Radiation energy for 2nddegree burns, kW/m2 16 7.0 12.5 4.0 Radiation energy for first degree burns, KW/m2
The criteria utilized for this study are as follows: % fatality 1 50 99 Exposure duration (s) 30 30 30 Heat intensity (kw/m2) 9.3 18.5 37.5
100% lethality may be assumed for all people suffering from direct contact with flames. For ease of understanding and comparison with understood values, the next chart is self explanatory. Effects Due To Incident Radiation Intensity INCIDENT RADIATION KW/m 0.7 1.6 4.0 9.5 12.5
2
TYPE OF DAMAGE Equivalent to Solar Radiation No discomfort for long exposure Sufficient to cause pain within 20 sec. Blistering of skin (first degree burns are likely) Pain threshold reached after 8 sec. second degree burns after 20 sec. Minimum energy required for piloted ignition of wood, melting plastic tubing etc.
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Consequence Analysis Results For the study, the vulnerable distances have been calculated for 1%, 50% and 99% fatality levels. However the estimated vulnerable area for calculating the fatalities has been corrected / modified based on these distances to project a more accurate fatalities estimation and subsequent risk estimation. A summary of the Consequence Analysis Results and estimates for section wise pipe length for the whole pipeline route are tabulated subsequently. Scenarios for each case were considered and consequence analysis carried out for these. These scenarios include estimation of vulnerable areas in case of small/ medium as well as major or Catastrophic failures for each section for each type of incident jet fire and Flash fire. Models used for the Consequence Analysis include CIRRUS (BP Model for jet fires and Flash fires). The consequence analysis software models used include CIRRUS developed by British Petroleum. The key features include are independent models for Source or Outflow, jet fire, Flash fire etc. Tabulated results are given next:
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Agra CGS to Firozabad CGS I (34.2 Km, 10 Dia) Jet Fire, distance in m %age Fatality UVCE, distance in m %age Fatality 1 52.60 97.50 147.00 50 14.20 26.20 39.50 99 9.00 16.00 24.00 100 9.71 26.17 47.94 Flash fire
Leak Size
1 3 6
Agra CGS to Firozabad CGS II (34.9 Km, 10 Dia) Jet Fire, distance in m %age Fatality UVCE, distance in m %age Fatality 1 52.60 95.80 141.60 50 14.20 25.80 38.10 99 9.00 16.00 24.00 100 9.66 25.41 45.70 Flash fire
Leak Size
1 3 6
Firozabad City Gas (31.5 Km, 8 Dia) Jet Fire, distance in m %age Fatality UVCE, distance in m %age Fatality 1 52.60 61.50 90.10 50 14.20 16.50 24.20 99 9.00 11.00 16.00 100 5.19 13.41 23.98 Flash fire
Leak Size
1 3 6
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3a
Firozabad City Gas (11.0 Km, 4 Dia) Jet Fire, distance in m %age Fatality UVCE, distance in m %age Fatality 1 52.60 50 14.20 99 9.00 100 5.19 Flash fire
Leak Size
1 10.09
50 7.51
99 5.41
3b
Firozabad City Gas (5.4 Km, 3 Dia) Jet Fire, distance in m %age Fatality UVCE, distance in m %age Fatality 1 52.60 50 14.20 99 9.00 100 5.19 Flash fire
Leak Size
1 10.09
50 7.51
99 5.41
3c
Firozabad City Gas (6.2 Km, 2 Dia) Jet Fire, distance in m %age Fatality UVCE, distance in m %age Fatality 1 52.60 50 14.20 99 9.00 100 5.19 Flash fire
Leak Size
1 10.09
50 7.51
99 5.41
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Risk Analysis Results 4.5.1 Individual Risk Individual Risk levels at various distances from the pipeline are as follows: Section No. 1 2 3 Section Agra CGS to Firozabad CGS - I Agra CGS to Firozabad CGS - II Firozabad City Gas Individual Risk 2.90E-05 2.97E-05 2.68E-05
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Section No. 3a 3b 3c
ERDMP DRAFT REPORT Firozabad City Gate Station Section Firozabad City Gas Firozabad City Gas Firozabad City Gas
These are based on an Individual being present 24/7. In practice, this will not be the case, and the IR levels would reduce by the presence factor.
4.5.2 SOCIETAL RISK Societal risk has been estimated for overall sections of the above locations.
Section Section No. 1 2 3 3a 3b 3c Agra CGS to Firozabad CGS - I Agra CGS to Firozabad CGS - II Firozabad City Gas Firozabad City Gas Firozabad City Gas Firozabad City Gas
Potential Loss of Life (PLL)- per year 2.13E-04 2.01E-04 1.63E-05 1.13E-07 4.81E-07 1.35E-06
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CHAPTER - 5
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
5.1 Organization Structure during Emergency To meet emergency situations effectively, organization structures are in place. HSE structure for GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED is given next:-
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INCIDENT
CONTROLLER
COMMUNICATION
CO-ORDINATOR HOD (GAIL)
ORDINATOR
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FIRIZABAD REGION
FCGS
Mr. Sushil Kumar Sr. Manager (O&M)
5.2
Emergency Control Centers Emergency control room in charge deals with incoming emergency telephone calls from emergency places in charge work closely with other members of the emergency services such as police officers, fire fighters and emergency ambulance personnel. In charge communicate with them using the telephone, radio and computer systems and maintaining contact with the team at the scene of the incident to keep up to date with the situation and ensure staff safety.
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Dealing with incoming emergency calls and prioritizing them. Taking necessary information from the caller. Recording details of incidents on computer systems. Assessing the urgency and priority of each individual incident. Providing necessary advice and guidance
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5.2.1
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Manager (Manager Control room) Fire, Safety Coordinator. Technical Coordinator. Medical, Security, Transport & Rescue Coordinator. Mutual Aid and off site Coordinator. Incident Coordinator Media / PR Coordinator. Incident Site Controller. First Responders Incident Recorder
Name and phone numbers of Emergency Response team members attached in Annexure I
5.3
Categorization of Emergencies The emergency situations have been classified in to 3 categories depending upon the magnitude and consequences of the situation, namely.
Minor Emergency: Emergency situation arising in any SV/ dispatch/ receiving station section which is minor in nature, and can be controlled within the affected section itself, with the help of GAIL own resources. This could include for example a minor gas leak due to gasket failure, flange leak and small fires, which can be controlled by portable fire extinguishers. Essentially, this category is for scenarios for which there is no need for any external help.
In these situations, all coordinators will not need to respond- only the Incident Controllers and Chief Coordinator , after getting message from the Incident Coordinator, will respond to the site with required personnel and attend the same.
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Major Emergency: Emergency situation arising in any SV/ dispatch/ receiving station section which has the potential to cause serious injury or damage to property or environment or to the nearby areas this may include scenarios such as medium and major leakage or guillotine rupture with or without fire. Supplemented by assistance from Local Authorities and Mutual Aid Members.
In the above major emergency situations, ALL coordinators would have to respond and discharge their duties. The Chief Coordinator and Incident Controllers, after getting message from Incident Coordinator, would rush to the site and with the help of Functional Coordinators, control the incident.
Other Emergency: Emergency situation arising in any section of GAIL customers or other nearby industries, which are serious in nature, and endanger or affect GAIL stations or pipeline system integrity and for which a partial or complete shut down is required to be taken by GAIL.
In these situations, all coordinators will not have to respond and only the Chief Coordinator and Incident Controllers, after getting the message from Incident Coordinator, would respond to the site with required personnel and take action to shutdown the GAIL station operations, if the situation warrants. If required they will assist to Mutual Aid personnel to extend available resources for controlling the incident. All other Coordinators and employees including contract workers should assemble at their respective Assembly Points and act as per the instructions of Chief Coordinator/Incident Controllers. 5.4 Emergency Shut Down (ESD) Procedure of Pipeline The operation of pipeline is stopped without any notice if accidental situation occurs somewhere along the pipeline. This is called emergency shut down (ESD) of pipeline, and any necessary action to protect the pipeline system will be followed after shut down. ESD will be categorized into several levels depending on the size and also the location of accident. If the cause of ESD is localized, only a small section of the pipeline system requires shutdown. All other parts of the pipeline will, in such a case be maintained under normal operating condition as much as possible. Page30
The ESD of pipeline system suggested for this ERDMP is defined as follows:
(1)
Total ESD of pipeline system The shutdown of the entire pipeline system all facilities along the pipeline will stop their operation. This level of ESD is initiated when the major accident takes place in areas / places / locations along the pipeline.
(2)
Localized ESD of Pipeline System The shutdown of the limited facilities along the pipeline. This level of ESD is initiated when the cause of ESD is limited to a small area in the pipeline system.
5.5
The basic responsibility of preparation of an Offsite emergency management plan is of the district authorities. Individual units have to be prepared for emergencies that may result in consequential damage to people or property in surrounding areas.
As per the MSIHC Rules, any incident which has a potential of causing Offsite damage must be indicated to the District emergency authority (the District Magistrate and his emergency response team).Since GAIL has a gas network where pipeline passes through several populated areas. It is understood that GAIL would actively lead and participate in the Offsite emergency control measures.
Once it is evident that a failure has occurred along the route, the particular District Collector, Inspector of Factories, Police Authority, Fire Brigade and Chief Medical Officer should be immediately informed and kept on alert. They should then be given instructions (through previous interactions and training) to contain and control the incident. This should be done with the aid of Mutual Aid Members and other members and resources of the District Crisis Group till the technical people from GAIL arrive at the location for issuing further technical actions to contain the incident and mitigate the effects.
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Safety Coordinator
Member
RTO
Transport Coordinator
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5.6
5.6.1
Role of the Emergency Co-ordination Officer The various emergency services will be coordinated by an Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO). The ECO will liaise closely with the Works Incident Controller of the area. Again depending on local arrangements, for very severe incidents with major or prolonged off-site consequences, the external control may pass to a senior local authority / administrator or even an administrator appointed by the District Collector. The Emergency Control Centre of the area or / and any other control centre may be utilized by the ECO to keep liaison with the Works Incident Controller and Site Coordinator in an Emergency.
plan. This liaison will need to be maintained, to ensure that the plan is continually up to date. It will be the responsibility of the EPO to ensure that all those organizations which will be involved off site in handling the emergency know of their role and are able to accept it by having, for example, sufficient staff and appropriate equipment to cover their particular responsibilities. Rehearsals for off site plans are important for the same reasons as on-site plans and will need to be organized by the EPO. It will be the duty of the local authority to inform public, road / rail traffic, news media etc. while operating off-site plan. It will also announce public protection measures, beginning and termination of emergency and subsequent public precautions. A good public awareness system will be developed.
5.6.3
Role of the Fire Authorities The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the Senior Fire Control Officer (FCO) who would take over the handling of the fire from the incident controller on arrival at the site. The senior fire control officer may also have a similar responsibility for other events, such as explosions and toxic releases. Fire authorities having major hazard works in their area should have been involved in on-site emergency rehearsals both as participants and, on occasion, as observers of exercises involving only site personnel.
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To fight fire, control it and quench it completely. If uncontrollable, to stop its spread and to report to the FCO for further help from outside. The team should have Walkie-Talkie or similar instrument to communicate directly with the Head quarters.
2.
The members are here to take charge of fire fighting. Therefore, they have their teams, fighters and equipment ready. They should always
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check that whether their fighters, equipment and staff etc. are of required size, type, number etc. and they are capable of quenching any type of fire. 3. On receiving information of fire, the FCO will instruct other members also and they will reach immediately to the spot and quench the fire completely. They will not leave the place without the permission of Incident controller / FCO and will also work with outside fire team if it is required to call and such team is working in joint efforts. 4. With the help of Utility and Engineering Services Team the damaged area due to fire or explosion will be made clean and accessible. Power, Water, heavy vehicles, diesel pumps etc. will be used as per need.
5.6.4
Fire Stations and Equipment Details of all fire stations and equipment should be kept. Fire fighters / tenders, portable fire extinguishers, fire pumps and engines, hoses, flanges and couplings, crosses, asbestos clothing, water jel, blankets, risers, ladders, reels etc. all necessary equipment self - breathing apparatus shall be included. The chief fire officer of each district shall prepare and maintain this data. Fire Station attached in Annexure II
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Mutual-aid Members
Voluntary Organizations
Fire Fighters
Fire Fighters
Rescuers
Rescuers
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5.6.5
Role of the Police and Evacuation Authorities The overall control of an emergency is normally assumed by the police, with a senior officer designated as Emergency Co-coordinating officer (ECO). Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property and controlling traffic movements to maintain law and order, to remove mischief mongers and law breakers. Their functions include controlling bystanders, evacuating the places badly affected or likely to be affected, to shift the evacuated people to safe assembly points and to rehabilitate them after the disaster is over and safe signal is given. They have to identify the dead and deal with casualties, and inform relatives of dead or injured. Necessary vehicles, wireless or mobile phones and instruments for quick communications shall be maintained and used as per need. A list of all police control points shall be maintained. All details should be inserted in it and it shall be kept upto date and handy. The help of utility and engineering team may be taken, if necessary for the purpose of making the area clean, removing any structure, incidental work for evacuation and rehabilitation, use of water, power, heavy machinery etc. Police station and Chowkies All police stations, outposts and the control points including highway petrol (control) points shall be included in the plan. It shall be maintained at all such points and at the residencies of all members for inter communication and help. The police may revise it and keep up to date. Police Contact Number in Annexure II
5.6.6
Role of the Health Authorities Health authorities have a vital role to play following a major accident, and they should form an integral part of the plan. For major fires, injuries will be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a varying degree and the knowledge and experience to handle this in all but extreme cases may be generally available in most hospitals. Health authorities consist of doctors for medical help to the injured persons because of the disaster. Functions and duties of the health authorities are:
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1. To give medical help to all injured as early as possible. 2. Civil Surgeon is the secretary, who will organize his team. He may take help from the District Health Officer (DHO) and other surgeons, consultants and experts. 3. On receiving information from the collector of the ECO to rush to the spot, he will immediately inform his team and will proceed with all necessary equipment, medicines etc. as early as possible. The collector or ECO shall simultaneously inform DHO and he will also start similarly. 4. First aid and possible treatment shall be given on the spot or at some convenient place or to shelter or assembly points and the patients may be advised to shift to the hospitals for further treatment. Ambulance vehicles shall be kept ready and used for this purpose. 5. All efforts shall be on war basis to save maximum lives and to treat maximum injuries. The team in charge shall employ sufficient doctors, equipment etc. for this purpose. 6. All members shall increase their knowledge to treat health hazards due to various chemicals. 7. Continuity of treatment shall be maintained till the disaster is controlled and the flow of injured is stopped. 8. Sick and injured persons kept at assembly points shall also be treated for medical help.
Major off site incidents are likely to require medical equipment and facilities additional to those available locally and a medical mutual aid scheme should exist to enable the assistance of neighboring authorities to be obtained in the event of an emergency. A list of doctors, hospitals, health centers, blood banks, ambulance centers, antidotes and vehicles will be maintained for ready reference by the health authorities. Medical Officer Contact Number attached in Annexure II
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CHAPTER 6
PRE EMERGENCY PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS FUNCTIONS
The pipeline traverses across the length and breadth of Firozabad district. Any emergency that occurs along the pipeline route, SVs or at any of the CGS stations may have on-site/off-site effects and would need the involvement of a host of officers and staff of GAIL.
6.1
Levels of Emergency Response Level 1: The Station Manager/operator/technician & Engineering Head/owner initiates Level 1 response after receipt of the emergency complaint. Response is site specific and covered by GAIL emergency procedure already displayed at each of the installations. Information to be passed to Control room in charge Level 2: Level 2 response is activated when the control room in charge (or his respective F&S in charge) and senior person on site, after assessment and initial actions, conclude that the situation requires escalation to a higher authority due to severity, inadequate resources or adverse business implications e.g. attention of local population, media etc. ERP (this plan) is activated in this case (Ref.: below escalation of this section). Level 3: Level 3 response is activated when the Additional / Dy. Manager (F&S) after implementation and assessment of ERP concludes that the local resources are not capable to cope-up with an emergency situation. There are adverse business implications and media, local population is getting concerned about the situation, and the situation is drawing more and more adverse attention. OFF SITE EMERGENCY is activated in this case. Situation requires escalation to corporate authority level & to General Manager/Chief General Manager (F&S & O&M).
Escalation of an Emergency LEVEL-2 is escalated as mentioned below: The emergency has to be escalated in the following cases: Evacuation of the affected area. A fire, explosion, major injury of any kind. Substantial escape of gas. Page42
Involvement of outside agencies, e.g. Media, police, mob, etc. Person(s) are affected by the gas or its combustion products. Rapid deterioration of the situation on site.
In above cases immediately contact Manager and update him on the situation. Based on the assessment of the situation manager to contact ERT (Emergency Response Team) chairman to activate the ERP (Emergency Response Plan) ERT Chairman shall activate the ERP and shall ensure that all members of the ERT will resume their roles and ensure all necessary actions and resources to control the situation. In other way if Manager & Engineering/owner ERP Chairman (General Manager), ERT Member to follow this for communication and notification of an emergency in case it escalates or has a potential to escalate. Confirm whether incident can be managed locally. Are all resources required are available and sufficient with individual group/locally? If answers are 'NO' then ESCALATE TO HIGHER LEVEL OF RESPONSE i.e. communicate to higher authorities of ERP and after that corporate authority level
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FIRST RESPONDERS
Security
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FIRE & SAFETY COORDINATOR INCIDENT CONTROLLER Manager /Control Room in charge WELFARE & FINANCE COORDINATOR Finance manager
FIRST RESPONDERS
INCIDENT
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Chief coordinator GM
INCIDENT COORDINATOR INCIDENT RECORDER DGM (C&P) Chief General Manager marketing
FIRE & SAFETY COORDINATOR INCIDENT SITE CONTROLLER Chief General Manager (marketing) FINANCE COORDINATOR Finance manager DGM (F&S)
INCIDENT
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CHAPTER 7
ACTION DURING EMERGENCY
The pipeline traverses across the length of Firozabad district. Any emergency that occurs along the pipeline route, installations or at any of the City Gate Stations may have on-site/off-site effects and would need the involvement of a host of officers and staff of GAIL. To effectively manage the emergencies
7.1
Actuation of the Plan Any emergency starts as a small incident which could become a major accident if not controlled in time. Clearly, the best time to manage the emergency is at its incipient stage. Some of the incidents identified that could result in emergency include: Leakage through any valve, equipment (such as metering skids, filter etc.), small bore connection or flange/ gasket/ joint (such as Insulation joint) in the over ground sections at the SV, Dispatch or receiving stations. Leakage from pipeline section piping in either the underground or over ground section. Sudden opening of safety valve in the over ground section. Escape of gas during maintenance/repairs carried out During gas venting at the stations.
Some common causes of fire (ignition sources) are given next for guidance purpose: Electrical Causes Short-circuiting due to loose wiring in the area. Use of non-flame proof fittings such as lights, torch, motors, fan, telephone, temporary lighting etc. (Note: Flame-proof fittings become non-flame proof due to poor maintenance e.g., increase in gap in junction boxes, due to missing nuts bolts or improper glands used for connection to junction box, or sealing compound not used in junction boxes etc.) Static electricity as a result of improper bonding or equipment or piping grounding. Page47
Others
Landing of crackers (flying type) in hazardous areas. Chiseling / hammering or other activities resulting is sparks. Spark from studded shoes, with steel button by friction against ground/metal. Lighted incense sticks in maintenance trucks and smoking. Excessive release of vapors beyond safe limit and fire due to outside source of ignition. Lightening
7.2
Basic Action in Emergencies Leakage could occur either within the various GAIL stations (Receiving, SV, RR, IP etc.) or in any of the pipeline sections. Immediate action is the most important factor in emergency control because the first few seconds count the most, as gas fires develop and spread very quickly unless prompt and efficient action is taken. In the event of fire/gas leak within the GAIL stations, within proximity of the stations or in the pipeline sections, the following actions shall be taken as quickly as possible:
7.2.1
Gas Leakage without fire- actions Immediate action is the most important factor in the emergency control because the first few seconds count the most.
Take immediate steps to stop gas leakage and raise alarm simultaneously so as inform the Main Control Room (for valves closure). Stop all local operations close to the leak point and ensure closure of all isolation valves, as necessary, on manual activation.
Be aware that fire is possible in case an ignition source is found- keep close watch on ignition sources and attempt isolation where possible Initiate action based on gravity of the emergency. In case of unmanned stations (only security), the Security Guard on duty would carry out the operation in close consultation with the GAIL duty engineer at the maintenance base and ONLY under his instruction. Security guard should not operate the valves locally without proper permission. Ensure that security guard
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is aware of the nearest communication point and keeps people at bay and away from the incident site. Attempt isolation of valves locally to reduce the gas inventory on both sides of the leak. Plant personnel without specific duties should assemble at the nominated place. All vehicles except those required for emergency use should be moved away from the operating area, in an orderly manner at pre-nominated route. Main Control Room to advise connected (relevant) consumers to draw as much as possible after leakage to drop the pressure after isolating the sectionalizing valves. Attempt depressurization of the line carefully under close supervision of expert team from GAIL. During gas venting, at least 50m area must be kept CLEAR and area cordoned off. The depressurization may be done through the vent valves. As gas fires develop and spread quickly, all out efforts should be made to contain the spread of leakage. Saving of Human lives will get priority in comparison to any valuable asset. Electrical system except the lighting and fire fighting system should be isolated at the station if necessary. In case the leak catches fire, if the feed to the fire cannot be cut off, it is better to control the fire and not try to extinguish it. Block all roads in the adjacent area and enlist police support for the purpose, if warranted.
7.2.2
Gas leak with fire- actions Enlist support of local fire brigade and neighboring industries. Extinguishing Fires a small fire at the point of leakage should be extinguished by enveloping with a water spray or a suitable smothering agent such as carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder. Please note that gas fires should not, except under exceptional circumstances, be extinguished until the escape of gas has been stopped.
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The Fire fighting procedure would vary depending upon various factors such as nature, sources, size, location, etc. of fire. The decision would need to be taken on the spot.
Fire fighting personnel working in or close to un-ignited vapor clouds or close to fire must wear protective clothing and equipment including safety harness and manned life line. They must be protected continuously by water sprays. Water protection for fire fighters should never be shut off even though the flames appear to have been extinguished until all personnel are safety out of the danger area.
If the only valve that can be used to stop the leakage is surrounded by fire, it may be possible to close it manually. The attempt should be directed by trained persons only. The person attempting the closure should be continuously protected to means of water spraying (through fog nozzles), fire entry suit, water jel blanket or any other approved equipment. The person must be equipped with a safety harness and manned lifeline. Fire entry suit and operation must be performed only by highly trained personnel- otherwise, it must not be done.
Any rapid increase in pressure or noise level of product discharged through safety relief valve of the vessel/pipeline should be treated as a warning of over pressurization. In such cases all personnel should be evacuated immediately.
As in case of any emergency situation, it is of paramount importance to avoid endangering human life in the event of fire involving or seriously exposing equipment or serious leakage of gas without the fire.
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CHAPTER 8
POST EMERGENCY ACTIVITIES
As mentioned earlier, an emergency has pre planning and post emergency phases. Restoration of normalcy following an incident is a very important activity and confidence building measures with the community post accident are extremely vital in overcoming the demoralization that occurs due to an incident of large proportion.
Once the situation at site has been brought under control and it is ensured that there is no emission of gas to the atmosphere, no possibility of re-ignition etc. and an ALL CLEAR indication is available; post emergency actions come into effect.
8.1
Structural Inspections after Fires or Explosions Action: Technical Coordinator A major explosion could damage or destroy numerous buildings and any nearby structures and other objects. In the same way, large fires can have major effects over a vast area. In either case, residents of partially damaged buildings will want to know if the structures are safe to occupy while they await repairs. Questions pertaining to the safety of highway or bridges must be resolved quickly to avoid traffic complications. It is important to note that inspection personnel may require special precautions (i.e., protective gear) in addition to normal safety equipment in those cases where the structure may still be contaminated by hazardous residues/smoldering fires. Fire and safety coordinators shall be responsible for inspecting the structural integrity of damaged buildings, bridges, or other structures in the aftermath of a fire or explosion.
8.2
Post Incident Testing Relapse Action: Safety Coordinator This covers site inspections and confirmation that no fires exist that can again relapse into an emergency. The fire & safety coordinator shall undertake to equipment, structures and facilities for possible relapse and smoldering fires.
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Action: Safety Coordinator It may become necessary for public authorities to undertake disposal of hazardous wastes. This requires knowledge of the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, and the location of approved and authorized disposal sites and the proper procedures for transporting and transferring wastes to these sites. Local governments should seek assistance from the state
department of environment. These departments will have considered such problems in their own statewide or regional emergency response plans. The items unfit for human consumption will also form part of the Hazardous waste, which needs to be disposed off in accordance with the above mentioned rules. The Regional Officer of the PCB should decide the strategy.
8.4
Cleanup of Dead or Contaminated Livestock Action: Public Works Coordinator/ Medical Coordinator Animal carcasses can pose a variety of health hazards to the public at large. State and local public works agencies can provide assistance in planning for this activity. Local veterinarians and animal conservation groups may also be helpful, but in all cases, it is the responsibility of medical coordinator to ensure that personnel will not be placed at risk of adverse safety or health impacts by their actions.
8.5
Provision of Alternate Water Supplies Action: Transport Coordinator There may be circumstances under which a potable water supply may get disrupted due to explosion causing damage to supply lines and require replacement. This is most commonly accomplished by bringing in supplies of bottled water and/or tankers/trailers capable of carrying water from the Municipal Corporation. It is the responsibility of
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The activities listed in the following Table 8 are essential for restoration of normalcy.
Post Emergency Activities Activity Check the Station for possible secondary effect of delayed relapse. Restoration of water, electricity and gas supplies Arrange for transportation Restoration of law and order in the affected areas Hold press conference Hold public meetings for answering their queries Utilities coordinator Transportation coordinator Security coordinator Public Relations Coordinator PR coordinator in association with concerned officials Arrange for providing interim relief to the affected people Undertake accident investigation and documentation Arrange further relief to the affected people based on claim applications Plan updating, if so required Provide training to community and staff 8.6 Updating of the Plan Mock drills activating the Emergency Preparedness Plan would be conducted periodically for ensuring its efficiency during emergency as well as for refinement and updating. The above drills based on the plan will help achieve the following objectives: F&S Deptt. Of GAIL F&S Deptt. of GAIL District Collector Technical coordinator District Collector Responsibility Technical experts
To familiarize emergency response personnel with their roles and duties to be performed. To ensure the efficiency of the emergency response mechanism. Page53
To check the coordination of reactions and response of emergency service. To gain experience and confidence.
These mock drills will enable the organization to assess the capability of the individual and performance as a group. The frequent discussion and drills will help in eliminating the confusions / shortcomings if any.
The Works Incident Controller is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the Disaster Management Plan. The evaluation will help to identify the loopholes and to assess the response, capability of the location. A regular review of the plan (at least once a year) should be carried out to update the information or to incorporate the results of the mock drills. However, essential information like change in names / addresses / telephone numbers of the persons / members detailed in the plan shall be updated as and when the change comes to notice through amendments to the Plan. Mock Drill Report Format attached in Annexure IV
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CHAPTER 9
PLAN TESTING & UPDATING
9.1 Introduction An emergency response plan is developed to deal with largely unexpected events. Those involved in planning and preparing for emergencies must undertake periodic exercises to test the plan. Any plan remains a paper plan until it is put to test, as there are bound to be omissions and faults. Testing exercises vary in type and scope. The simplest type is a desk-top exercise; the most complicated is the full-scale mock drill. 9.2 Desk-Top Exercise Such an exercise basically involves development of a written accident scenario wherein all members of the response team take part in a paper exercise to ensure that each of them knows his/her role as well as that of other members. scenario shall clearly identify the following:
The written
Objective of the drill Components of the plan to be tested List of participants Sequence of events Level of simulated hazard and Exercise evaluation checklist.
The written scenario shall be as realistic as possible and shall be taken from the sequence of events from an actual or likely emergency. The plan should be modified to rectify the shortcomings highlighted by the drill. A desktop exercise is particularly useful for testing a new plan for the following reasons:
A new plan is likely to have many shortcomings, which can be readily discovered through such an exercise.
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The participants in the exercise will get an opportunity to work together and develop understanding to cooperate during real emergency.
Desktop exercises are far less expensive than full-scale emergency drills.
9.3
Truncated Trials Truncated trials are an extension of the desktop exercises. It is a mock drill of an accident scenario, mobilizing limited resources and involving only selected response agencies. Factories Inspector (Member Secretary of the LCG) should take the
initiative in organizing such exercises for all the Terminals or City Gate Stations in his jurisdiction. This exercise gives a near accurate picture of the level of preparedness and familiarization of roles and responsibilities by individuals involved in emergency operation. It gives an opportunity to identify gaps in the plan and areas of overlapping responsibilities. 9.4 Full Scale Testing A full-scale emergency drill is the best mechanism for identifying gaps in an Emergency Response and Disaster management Plan. Careful planning, preparing a mock scenario and defining the evaluation process are critical elements of full scale testing. The drill may focus on one or more interacting aspects of the plan. Some examples are given below:
Test the use and performance of emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, decontamination equipment, fire engines, ambulances, etc.
Test the level of preparedness of various Station and services involved in plan implementation
Estimate time taken for various activities such as notification, alarm, response, resource mobilization, deployment, etc.
Test the knowledge gained by response personnel who have been imparted specialized training in emergency management
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A full-scale mock drill could consider all the above aspects in one go and thus bring out practical bottlenecks in implementation of the plan. Such exercises are therefore essential in improving the practicability of the plan. 9.5 Plan Updation The Emergency Response and Disaster management Plan should be updated after one or more of the following activities:
Desk-top trial Truncated trials Full-scale mock drill Establishment of a major population center such as a residential colony, supermarket, hospital, etc. in the vulnerable zone
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Annexure 1
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Mr. B.BARIK Mr. R K BHILWARIA Mr. HIRDESH KUMAR Mr. K. K. DHIRAN Mr. PANKAJ GUPTA
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Annexure II
OFF-SITE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM FIROZABAD REGION Under jurisdiction of District collector Firozabad - FCGS (UP)
OTHER OFF-SITE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Name Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Shri Ghanshyam Singh, Director of Factories Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) Address Lucknow Kanpur New Delhi STD Code 0522 0512 011 Phone no. 2720831 2223886/2295174 23457700/23457744
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Institute of Engg. & Technology, Luckonw MNR Engg. Collage, Chemical Engg. Divn., Allahabad MNR Engg. Collage, Chemical Engg. Divn., Allahabad Kamala Nehru Institute of Technology Faizabad Road, Sultanpur D-383, Defense Colony Jajmau, Kanpur, UP
0522 0532
2361692 2271101
0532
2545677
Director
05362
2222669/2222452
941504421
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Environmental Laboratories Name Address STD Code Phone No.
National Productivity Council, Utpadakta Bhavan, 5-6, Institutional Area, 5-6 Lodi Road, New Delhi - 3 C-5, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase - I New Delhi - 110 020 B-283 and 284 Mangolpuri Industrial Area, Phase-1,New Delhi 011 41611000
011
27923339
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Dyna house,f- 1/7,okhla industrial area,pahse-1,new delhi 63/1,Kailash Vihar, Near ITO, City Centre-II, Gwalior (M.P) B-118 Phase-11, Noida (U.P.) A-62/3, G.T. Karnal Road Indl. Area Opp. Hans Cinema, Azadpur Delhi
011
26818761
0751
2232177
0120 011
2562644 47075555
Name
Address
Phone No.
A-6/3, Jhilmil Industrial Area, G. T. Road, Delhi 2044/6, Savitri Bhawan, Office No. 29, 3rd Floor, Chunamandi , Pharganj, New Delhi 105-106, Industrial Area, Banmore, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Plot No.7, Gali No.7, Anand Parbat, Industrial Estate, New Delhi 309/310, Ansal Sumedha Complex, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 40G/182, Sky Tower, Agra
22583963
Ganpati Enterprises
9891106087
9425115651
011
28761151
0120
2826123
Agrwal Enterprise
0562
3018515
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F-312, KAMLA NAGAR, Agra - 282004, Uttar Pradesh A-43, BUTLER PLAZA, CIVIL LINES, Bareilly 243001, Uttar Pradesh
0562
2581873
HP Fire Protection
0581
2555618
Aviation Medical Services Name Address STD Code 011 011 Phone No.
2-c Tilak Marg, New Delhi A 193a Raju Park Sainik Farm, Delhi B-78 Sector 65, Noida (U.P) 100 D/25 Dda flat, sarai Kale Khan, Delhi Sarita Vihar, Mathura Road, New Delhi
23388222 66357791
0120
320321
011
24351358
011
269258
0960410112
0970390178
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Annexure III MOCK DRILL REPORT FORMAT GAS AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED Fire & Safety Department MOCK DRILL REPORT Station / Location: Date:
Time of Call:
Completion Time:
Other Agencies Involved: Observations: 1) Communication To: 2) Actions Taken: Areas of Improvement: Recommendations:
Observers Signature Name: Designation: Distribution:GM (M), DGM (O) Observers Checklist Page66
Name of the Observer: Date of Drill: Time of Call: Type Gas Leak / Fire:
Sr. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Concern / Observation Information to DFS Information to Police Control Room Concerned Officers Informed Gas Supply Cut Off in Time Affected Vehicle Pulled Out of Station Dispenser Supply Cut Off in Time Main Pipeline Valve Closed Cascade Valve Closed Electrical Supply Cut Off Extinguisher Operated Other Vehicle Pushed Off Station Closed Arrival Time DFS Arrival Time Police Senior Officers Informed Speed of Working
Yes / No
Weight age 1 1 1 1 5 5
Earned
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NATURAL GAS: CHEMICAL FORMULA: CnH2n+2, n=1, 2..... PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Type of gas OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Colourless, odourless gas can be compressed to liquid at very low temperature.
: Flammable
o C : 535o C Auto ignition temp. Vapor Density (Air=1) : 0.7 Solubility in water
: Insoluble : 4.3 to 14
PRECAUTIONS EXTINGUISHING AGENT No open fire, sparks, no Shutting off supply is essential smoking. before extinguishing fire using dry chemical powder. Use explosion-proof EXPLOSION: Gas forms an electrical equipments, explosive mixture with air. gas tests with explosimeter suitable for methane. SYMPTOMS Inhalation : breathlessness PRECAUTIONS Dullness, Ventilation, local extraction, use respirator. FIRST AID air Remove the person to fresh air of and resort to artificial respiration if necessary. Report for medical attention DISPOSAL STORAGE
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ERDMP DRAFT REPORT Firozabad City Gate Station COLD Storage in cool, well ventilated place and isolate for oxidizing agents. Outdoor or detached storage is preferred.
Additional information: High concentration in air cause oxygen deficiency leading to Unconsciousness.
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In case of Bomb threat, the GAIL, Security officer shall be take necessary action like corresponding with concern authorities (SP)etc. he will take necessary action in line with Gail, security manual / guide line. The details guide line / Manual is not reflected here as it is confidential and security matters. However the outline procedure is as below.
1) Action to be taken by receiver of bomb threat call on phone. 2) Action to be taken by receipt of bomb threat call. 3) Place to be search. 4) Clues which help indicate places of concealment of explosive device. 5) Action if bomb is discovered. 6) Equipment to be kept ready at all places. 7) Type and shape of explosive devices found. 8) Bomb threat check list. 9) Bomb search check list. 10) Recommendation step in the event of bomb threat. 11) Basic rules for the bomb search. 12) Where to look for the bomb.
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CO2 1.25 Kg
Fire Water Tank Capacity 700X2=1400 m3/hr No. of Fire Hydrant No. of Monitors 10 2
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Yellow - 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ear Muff Ear plug Spark arrestor Safety belt Dust respirator Safety goggles Apron Hand Gloves cotton Rubber Acid resistance Electrical 11 Fire retardant blanket 02 06 24 15 23 03 05 15 05 0
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