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T4S
Technical Standards &
Specifications including Safety
Standards
REGULATIONS & CHECKLISTS UNDER PNGRB
PREPARED BY MR.PRAVESH SHARMA
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T4S : Agenda with definition

• All the CGD companies, pan INDIA, are using and managing heavy and sensitive
equipment . As a safeguard for the public, PNGRB notified first notification on 27th
August 2008 G.S.R. 612(E).
• These notifications of PNGRB are called T4S Regulations.

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The Purpose & Objective of T4S

• Maintaining the uniformity in execution of work.

• Conformation of the technical requirement of gas installation .
• Assessment of safety .
• Identification of the threats and the most effective measures to control
them.
• Review of safety equipment as per specified standards .
• It also cover safety aspects of operation and maintenance.
With the help of T4S PNGRB ensures improvement in quality, minimize damage
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IMPORTANT TERMS IN T4S

• Act: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006;
• Authorized person: A competent person who is assigned by the owner or operator to carry out a
specific job based on his competency level as laid down by the Board under regulations.
• City or local natural gas distribution network: An interconnected network of gas pipelines and the
associated equipment used for transporting natural gas from a bulk supply high pressure
transmission main to the medium pressure distribution grid and subsequently to the service pipes
supplying natural gas to domestic, industrial or commercial premises and CNG stations situated in a
specified geographical area;
to be continued…

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in continuation…IMPORTANT TERMS IN
T4S

• Primary network: A part of CGD network that operates at pressure above 100 psig (7 bar)
and below 711 psig (49 bar) and pipelines forming part of this network called Gas Main or
Distribution Main or Ring Main shall be designed to ensure uninterrupted supply of gas
from one or more City Gate Stations to supply gas to the secondary gas distribution
network or service lines to bulk customers through service lines.
• Secondary network: A part of CGD network that operates at a pressure below 100 psig (7
bar) and above 1.5 psig (100 mbar) and pipelines forming part of this network shall be
called low-Pressure Distribution Mains which shall be designed to ensure uninterrupted
supply to tertiary network or to industrial consumers through service lines
• Tertiary network: A part of CGD network that operates at pressure less than 1.5 psig(100
mbar) and pipelines forming part of this network to service Pressure Distribution Mains
shall be designed to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to service lines;
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T4S: SCOPE
• Design, materials, fabrication, installation, inspection and testing, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, modifications and abandonment of CGD network for domestic, commercial and
industrial users.
• All pipelines, distribution mains and piping facilities downstream of inlet isolation valve of city gate
station (CGS) up to and including consumer meter for commercial or industrial customer and up to
final isolation valve including connecting hose to gas appliance for domestic consumer.
• Design, materials, fabrication, installation, inspection and testing, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, modifications and abandonment of steel pipeline between city gate station and natural
gas pipeline (sub transmission pipeline) shall be as per separate regulations.
• Compression, handling and transportation activities of compressed natural gas.
• Safety aspects of operation and maintenance of CGD network

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T4S: INTENT
• To apply to all new and such aspects of already existing networks as design, fabrication, installation, testing at
the time of construction and commissioning.
• The continuation of operation of existing CGD network shall be allowed only if it meets the following
requirements, namely:-
• The CGD system downstream of city gate station shall have been tested initially at the time of
commissioning in accordance with ASME B 31.8 Chapter IV. The entity should have proper records of the
same. Such test record shall have been valid for the current operation.
• The CGD system has leak detection system in position and is operative. For pipeline network it shall be
odorisation based and for enclosures such as CGS, above ground DPRS, it shall be gas leak detection based.
• The CGD system has in position necessary pressure relief valves; and
• There shall be protection of the system against third party damages both in respect to steel pipe, PE pipe and
copper tubing.
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T4S is divided in following schedules:

• Schedule - 1A MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.QUIPMENT

• Schedule - 1B WELDING.
• Schedule - 1C PIPING SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND FABRICATION DETAILS.
• Schedule - 1D DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND TESTING.
• Schedule - 1E OPERATING AND MAINTENANC PROCEDURES.
• Schedule - 1F CORROSION CONTROL.
• Schedule - 1G MISCELLANEOUS.MISCELLANEOUS

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 SECTION 1A PART :List of Specifications of Piping 9
Materials used in CGD Network
• Galvanized Iron Pipes.
• IS 1239 (Part-1) Steel Tubes, Tubular and Other Wrought Steel Fittings - Specification - Part 1 : Steel Tubes.
• Plastic Pipes.
• ISO 4437 Buried polyethylene (PE) pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels - Metric series Specifications.
• IS 14885 Specifications for polyethylene pipes the supply of Gaseous Fuels.
• Plastic Valves.
• ASME B16.40 Manually Operated Thermoplastic Gas Shutoffs and Valves in Gas Distribution Systems.
• EN 10204 Excess flow check valve.
• EN 1555-4 Plastic piping system for supply of gaseous fuels polyethylene – Part 4.
• Plastic fittings
• ISO -8085 -3 International Standard for thermoplastic fittings.
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• EN – 1555-3 European standard for plastic piping system for supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) Part -3 :
fittings.
SECTION 1D PART :Design Considerations of Distribution 10
Pressure Regulating Station (DPRS) and Individual Pressure
Regulating Station (IPRS)

• Distribution Pressure Regulating Station or District Regulating Station (DPRS): Located at

various demand centers for domestic / commercial users comprises of filters, pressure reduction
skid comprising active and monitor combination with a minimum 50% redundancy, inlet and outlet
isolation valves.
• Individual Pressure Regulating Station (IPRS): Located at the premises of an individual customer
and having facilities similar to DPRS however, monitor regulator may or may not be provided.
• Service Regulators: Usually located at customer premises for maintaining supply pressure and
designed to maintain safe condition even in the event of rupture in the regulator downstream section

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T4S PNG CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT

• CHECK LIST VI : DRS/IPRS.

• CHECK LIST VII : PE NETWORK.
• CHECK LIST VIII: INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS .
• CHECK LIST IX: DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL
CONSUMERS.

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CHECK LIST VI : DRS/IPRS
Sr. Responsible
Parameters
no. Department
1 Identification PNG MDPE - O&M
3 Connectivity Details PNG MDPE - O&M
4 Gas Flow Rate PNG MDPE - O&M
5 ANSI Pressure class PNG MDPE - O&M
7 Verification of Pipeline MOP and MAOP (in barg) PNG MDPE - O&M

Schedule -1D

13 Check whether the DRS located belowground or aboveground? PNG MDPE - O&M
15 Verify whether the active and Monitor combination is available in DRS PNG MDPE - O&M
16 Verify whether the minimum 50% redundancy available PNG MDPE - O&M
17 Verify whether the Gas Filtration Facilities with 100% redundancy is provided PNG MDPE - O&M
18 Verify weather provision is there for venting, purging, and draining for isolation during Construction or maintenance PNG MDPE - O&M
Verify whether the vent line is terminated at minimum height of 3 meters above the ground level (In case of Underground DRS) or
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above the working level (In case of Aboveground DRS)
Verify whether the vent line is terminated in Safe area
20 *(Vent opening should have top cover to avoid chocking) PNG MDPE - O&M
** (Bend/Elbow above 90 deg. at vent Opening is not permitted to avoid venting Gas in return Direction)
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21 Verify whether the aboveground DRS/IPRS is installed with proximity not less than 2 meters as per PNGRB technical standard PNG MDPE - O&M
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Sr.
CHECK LIST VII : PE NETWORK
Parameters Responsible Department
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1 Verification of total length of PE Distribution network (in kms) PNG MDPE - O&M
2 Verification of Pipeline MOP and MAOP (in barg) PNG MDPE - O&M
Schedule-1A
6 Verify whether the colour of pipe used for Natural gas service is yellow for PE 80 grade and orange for PE 100 grade. PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
7 Verify whether permanent marking is impressed or embossed to a depth/height of 0.02 to 0.15 mm PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
8 Verify whether PE Pipe is not used for above ground gas pipes PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
Schedule-1 C
Verify whether the minimum cover requirements and clearances as per PNGRB technical standard and specification, Table-3 for
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plastic mains and service lines PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
Verify if impractical to provide minimum cover due to physical constraints, additional measures such as concrete slabs or high
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impact resistance plastic sheets is installed at least 300 mm above the service line but not less than 600 mm in any case. PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
22 Verify whether warning tape of yellow colour 200 mm above the pipe is laid where open cut trench technique used PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
23 Verify whether trench width during laying is at least 300 mm PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
Verify whether threaded joints/butt fusion method/ solvent cement method/adhesive method/heat fusion method/compression
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couplings method/flange method, in plastic pipe is not used, only electro fusion fittings joint is made PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
25 Verify whether electro fusion fittings is bar coded and bar coding is long lasting PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
33 Verify whether the spacing between valves on plastic distribution mains are maintained as per PNGRB technical standard PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
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Verify whether plastic service lines is not installed under or inside the building PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
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CHECK LIST VIII : INDUSTRIAL
CONSUMERS
Sr.
Parameters Responsible Department
no.
1 Verification of total number of Connections (in nos.) PNG MDPE - O&M
2 Verification of Pipeline MOP and MAOP (in barg) PNG MDPE - O&M
Schedule -1D

PNG MDPE - Projects and

9 Verify the procedure for Plastic pipe and tubings joints and connections is in place.
O&M
PNG MDPE - Projects and
11 Verify the test records post construction is in place.
O&M
PNG MDPE - Projects and
12 Verify whether the location of customer's meter and regulator installation are made safe manner.
O&M
PNG MDPE - Projects and
13 Verify if meter is installed outside the premises then protection by steel fencing is provided
O&M
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Schedule -1E
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COMMERCIAL
CONSUMERS
Sr.
Parameters Responsible Department
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2 Verification of Pipeline MOP and MAOP (in barg) PNG MDPE O&M
Schedule-1 A

7 Verify whether both end of Rubber Hose is firmly clamped on the nozzles by metallic clamps PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
Schedule -1D

11 Verify whether the location of customer's meter and regulator installation are made safe manner. PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
12 Verify if meter is installed outside the premises then protection by steel fencing is provided PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
Schedule -1E

13 Verify that the O&M procedure are developed and followed. PNG MDPE O&M
Schedule -1F

14 Verify whether above ground pipe line is protected from corrosion. PNG MDPE - Projects and O&M
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INTEGRITY AND MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM CHECK LIST I
Sr. Record/Report/Testing SCOPE OF PNG ONM-
SUPP. DOC.
No. description MDPE
1 Patrolling types and Frequency PNG ONM MDPE ISO DOC.
Actions taken against encroachment, COMM. LETTER B/W CIVIC AUTHORITY,
2 PNG ONM MDPE
washout, damage during Patrolling PS,FS,INCIDENT REPORT
3 Pre commissioning Audit Report PNG ONM MDPE F03 TESTING & COMMISSIONING REPORT
F18 CONDITION MONITORING AND
4 Inspection of PRS (SKID)-DRS,FRS,MRS PNG ONM MDPE MAINTENANCE OF WALL MOUNTED SKID
(MONTHLY)
5 Inspection of Secondary network PNG ONM MDPE F10 MDPE TEST CERTIFICATE,
6 Inspection of Tertiary network PNG ONM MDPE F10 MDPE TEST CERTIFICATE,
F01 PNG PIPELINE-DAILY PATROLLING
7 Patrolling/Leakage checking PNG ONM MDPE
REPORT,
8 Station Piping , PRS , MRS , DRS Painting PNG ONM MDPE F07 CONDITION MONITORING OF FRS,
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F04 PNG INSTALLATION COMPLETION
9 Last mile connectivity integrity inspection PNG ONM MDPE
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INTEGRITY AND MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM CHECK LIST II
SCOPE OF
Sr.
Description PNG ONM- SUPP. DOC.
No.
MDPE
PNG ONM
1 Details of Tertiary Network MDPE NETWORK DWG
MDPE
PNG ONM
2 Details of Isolation Valves- PE MDPE VALVE MANNUAL
MDPE
PNG ONM
3 Details of PE Pipeline size wise in each area MDPE VALVE MANNUAL
MDPE
Latest Compliance Status of previous T4S Audit, External PNG ONM
4 Previous T4S Audit Report
Audits, ERDMP, IMS MDPE
F09 MAINTAINENCE REPORT
Breakdown & Preventive Maintenance Records of SV, PRS, PNG ONM OF
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Filters, Odorization Unit, Slam Shut Valves, LMC etc. MDPE FRSMRS(MONTHLYQUATERLY 12/28/2018
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Thank you!

PRAVESH SHARMA
ZONE – CENTRAL 1

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