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Sempra Filing To FERC, April 2013
Sempra Filing To FERC, April 2013
Sempra Filing To FERC, April 2013
Cameron LNG, LLC (“Cameron LNG”) is responding to the Environmental and Engineering Data
Request issued by the Commission on April 3, 2013. Cameron LNG is also providing information
related to a recent design change to utilize purchased power and to remove the on-site power
generation turbines from the Liquefaction Project (Project). Lastly, Cameron LNG is providing
information that has been updated from the last submittal due to the normal course of project
development, permitting activities, and/or agency consultations.
The information is being submitted herein is described below and further detailed on the attached
Table of Contents.
Attachment 1 – Response to April 3, 2013 Environmental and Engineering Data Request
Attachment 2 – Description of Entergy Purchased Power Design Change
Attachment 3 – Resubmittal of Air Dispersion Modeling Results
Attachment 4 – Tables
Attachment 5 – Figures
Attachment 6 – Appendices, Resource Reports 1 through 12
Attachment 7 – Appendices, Resource Report 13
Attachment 7 also includes an index providing a complete list of the documents and drawings it
contains. The index provides a cross-reference to the appendix in Cameron LNG’s December 7,
2012 application (Application), the reason why the drawing or document is being supplied, and if
the document is CEII or privileged and confidential.
Cameron LNG
Liquefaction Project
Docket CP13-25-000
compliance with national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and as expected, the new
modeling results with the lower emissions demonstrate compliance with NAAQS as well.
• Cameron LNG reviewed the power generation turbine changes as they relate to the current
air permit application with the LDEQ. In accordance with that discussion, an application
addendum letter was prepared and submitted to LDEQ reflecting the removal of the power
generation turbines. A copy of this addendum letter is included in Attachment 6 as a
supplement to Appendix B.9 of the Application.
• The unmitigated sound power level input data in Table 9.2-2 has been revised to remove
the power generation turbines and new noise modeling has been completed. Table 9.2-4,
Operational Noise Impacts, has been revised to show the results of the new noise modeling
and the associated reduction in noise impacts. Figure 9.2-2 has also been revised to show
the revised noise contours. As expected, sound levels at the nearest NSA’s have been
reduced as a result of this change and remain below 55 dBA Ldn. The two tables and the
figure above are provided in Attachments 4 and 5, respectively.
• Eliminating the power generation turbines from the design resulted in several drawings and
appendices to Resource Report 13 being revised or voided. For example, the electrical
one-line drawings, fuel gas drawings, the fuel gas heat and material balance, and certain
PFDs and PIDs have been revised or voided. The revised drawings and documents are
provided in Attachment 7. The index to Attachment 7 lists each drawing or document and
notes if it is new, revised or voided. The index also indicates which drawings or
documents are provided relative the change to Entergy purchased power, a cross-reference
to the appendix in the Application, and notes if the document is CEII or privileged and
confidential.
Updated Information
The following updated information is being provided as a result of ongoing permitting activities
and agency consultations.
• The USACE issued the Jurisdictional Determination (JD) for the wetland impacts
associated with the Project on April 12, 2013. The JD deemed wetlands above the 5ft
contour and within previously disturbed dredge placement cells as being non-jurisdictional.
This resulted in a decrease in wetland impacts from 145.9 acres to 99.21 acres, a reduction
of 46.69 acres or 32%. A copy of the JD is provided in Attachment 6 supplementing
Appendix A.2 of the Application.
• Several items changed due to the reduction in wetland impacts. Table 2.3-1 and Figure
2.3-1 have been updated to reflect the decrease in wetland impacts. Table 3.3-1 has also
been updated to reflect associated changes in the amount of vegetative cover. Table 8.1-1
has been changed to reflect the associated changes in land use. These Tables and figures are
provided in Attachments 4 and 5, respectively.
Cameron LNG
Liquefaction Project
Docket CP13-25-000
• Cameron LNG has requested and received Letters of No Objection from Cameron and
Calcasieu Parishes. A copy of this correspondence is provided in Attachment 6 as new
Appendix G.2 of the Application.
• Tables 9.1-4 and 9.1-5 have been revised to include a column indicating the amount of
Greenhouse Gas emissions and are included in Attachment 4.
• The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians requested a copy of the cultural survey report for the
Project. The survey report was provided and concurrence was received from the Tribe on
April 24, 2013. Copies of the correspondence are included in Attachment 6 as a
supplement to Appendix A.4 of the Application.
• Table 1.7-1 which provides the permit status for the Project has been updated and is
provided in Attachment 4.
Please note that some of the material filed herein contains Privileged and Confidential
Information and Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (“CEII”). Attachments 2, 5, and
7 include figures, drawings and/or information that contain proprietary information and CEII.
Pursuant to Section 388.112 of the Commission’s regulations, Cameron LNG requests that the
Commission treat this information as privileged material. The information included in these
attachments meets the Commission’s definition of privileged material and treatment of this
information as privileged is therefore warranted. Cameron LNG is submitting a public version of
this filing, with the privileged material redacted. The privileged material has been labeled
accordingly and is not to be released.
Cameron LNG previously filed a proposed form of Protective Order and Non-Disclosure
Certificate in this proceeding on February 8, 2013.
Please contact me if you have any questions related to this request. Thank you for your attention
to these matters.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/JD Morris
JD Morris
Manager, Permitting & Compliance
Cameron LNG, LLC
Attachments
Cameron LNG
Liquefaction Project
Docket CP13-25-000
Table of Contents
Attachment 1 – Environmental and Engineering Data Request Response
Attachment 2 – Description of Entergy Purchased Power Design Change
• Resource Report 1 – Section 1.9 Nonjurisdictional Facilities (Revised)
• Resource Report 13 – Section 13.12 Electrical (CEII) (Revised)
Attachment 3 – Resubmittal of Air Dispersion Modeling Results
Attachment 4 – Tables
• Table 1.7-1 Permits, Approvals, Consultations, and Regulatory Requirements (Revised)
• Table 2.3-1 Wetlands Affected by the Liquefaction Project (Revised)
• Table 3.3-1 Vegetation Cover Types of the Liquefaction Project Site (Revised)
• Table 8.1-1 Land Uses Affected by Construction and Operation (Revised)
• Table 8.3-1 Dimensions of Major Structures of the Liquefaction Project (Revised)
• Table 9.1-4 Total Emissions Summary for the Liquefaction Project (Revised)
• Table 9.1-5 Total Emissions Summary for the Existing LNG Terminal (Revised)
• Table 9.1-7 Screening Analysis Results for Liq Project CO (Revised)
• Table 9.1-8 Screening Analysis Results for Liq Project SO2 (Revised)
• Table 9.1-9 Screening Analysis Results for Liq Project NO2 (Revised)
• Table 9.1-10 Screening Analysis Results for Liq Project NO2 1-Hour Avg (Revised)
• Table 9.1-11 Refined Analysis for Liq Project NAAQS for NO2 1 Hour (Revised)
• Table 9.1-12 Screening Analysis for Liq Project Plus Mobile Sources CO (Revised)
• Table 9.1-13 Screening Analysis for Liq Project Plus Mobile Sources SO2 (Revised)
• Table 9.1-14 Screening Analysis for Liq Project Plus Mobile Sources NO2 (Revised)
• Table 9.1-15 Refined Analysis for Liq Proj Mobile Sources NAAQS NO2 Annual (Revised)
• Table 9.1-16 Refined Analysis Liq Proj Mobile Increment Consump NO2 Annual (Revised)
• Table 9.2-2 Unmitigated Sound Power Level Input Data (Revised)
• Table 9.2-4 Operational Noise Impact Results (Revised)
Attachment 5 – Figures
• Figure 1.1-3 Plot Plan of the Liquefaction Project Facilities (CEII) (Revised)
• Figure 1.9-2 Proposed Non-Jurisdictional Transmission Line (New)
• Figure 2.3-1 Project Site Wetlands (Revised)
• Figure 9.2-2 Noise Contours and NSA Locations (Revised)
• Figure 13.1-3 Preliminary Staffing Structure CLNG (CEII) (Revised)
Attachment 6 – Appendices Resource Reports 1-12
• Appendix D.1 EA and Alternate Route Analysis Entergy Purchased Power (New)
• Appendix A.2 Correspondence (Supplement)
• Appendix C.2 Joint USCAE-OCM CUP Application (Revised)
• Appendix G.2 Letters of No Objection, Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes (New)
• Appendix A.4 Correspondence (Supplement)
• Appendix A.5 Traffic Impact Study (Revised)
• Appendix B.9 Air Permit Application Addendum Letter (Supplement)
• Appendix B.11.4 Exponent Letter Report 4-25-13 (New)
Attachment 7 – Appendices Resource Report 13 (CEII and P&C)
Refer to Drawing Index
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
ATTACHMENT 1
Environmental and Engineering Data Request Responses
April 2013
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Resource Report 4
1. Cameron’s data response, dated February 14, 2013, indicates that the
disposal/wetland mitigation areas were covered by the report provided in
Appendix F.4 (Addendum A) of RR 4. However, none of the areas in that report
correspond to Cameron’s proposed areas identified in Appendix E.2
(Attachment C) of RR 2. We reviewed the various other project documentations
provided in RR 4 (Appendices A.4, C.4, D.4, E.4, and F.4) and compared it to
Cameron’s proposed disposal/wetland mitigation areas. As a result, it appears
that the 81.79-acre mitigation parcel is only partially covered by project
documentation (in a May 9, 2005 Coastal Environments letter to the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO), and the 236.51-acre mitigation parcel is not covered
by any of the project documentation. Provide clarification on this issue, including
the following:
a. if these areas have been surveyed and/or reviewed and cleared by the
SHPO, provide the documentation; or
b. if the areas have not been surveyed, contact the SHPO regarding the need
for survey of these areas; and
c. the SHPO’s response, any required report, and the SHPO’s comments on
any report.
Response:
In general practice and based on prior consultations, the SHPO has indicated
that open water areas do not need to be surveyed. Such concurrence was
expressly received from the SHPO during mitigation planning for
construction of the LNG Terminal. The planned mitigation areas for the
Liquefaction Project will be composed of the same open water areas or open
water areas in immediate area. Cameron LNG relied upon the prior
concurrence and discussions with the SHPO at the time the cultural survey
activities were undertaken for the Liquefaction Project and therefore did not
actively survey the proposed mitigation areas.
April 2013 1
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
To resolve any further concern and to ensure that all potential mitigation
areas were expressly cleared by the SHPO for use as wetland mitigation, a
consultation letter including a map of the area in question, and
documentation of previous consultation/concurrence was submitted to the
SHPO on April 16, 2013. Concurrence was received on April 24, 2013 from
the SHPO. A copy of this correspondence is included in Attachment 6 as a
supplement to Appendix A.4 of Cameron’s FERC Application.
April 2013 2
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Resource Report 5
2. RR 5 states that there would be 2,700 vehicle trips per day to and from the
proposed terminal site; however, Section III of the Traffic Impact Study (Appendix
A.5) uses 3,000 employee trips per month to calculate traffic impacts and divided
that traffic into two work shifts (6:00 am to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 3:00 am).
This resulted in a calculation of 130 vehicles per day or 65 vehicles per shift/peak
hour. However, the February 14, 2013 Cameron LNG response to our EIR dated
January 17, 2013 reiterated the information in RR 5 is correct and that there
would be 2,700 worker vehicles per day.
Provide a detailed explanation of the large discrepancy between the two impact
analyses, and an updated Traffic Impact Study that reflects the appropriate
Project-related traffic, particularly in relation to the impact on traffic on LA-27
due to the use of the planned entry and exit points at the terminal site and the
presence of 2,700 worker vehicles twice per day. The response should include
estimated traffic delays on LA-27, any estimated change in Level of Service, and if
appropriate, mitigation measures to reduce impacts on the roadway.
Response:
The information presented in Resource Report 5 was correct and the
approximate 2,700 worker vehicles per day was also correct. The analyses
presented in the Traffic Impact Study incorrectly interpreted the information
provided on a monthly basis as the total traffic in a given month rather than
the average traffic per day for the specific month. The analyses have been
revised with the correct traffic input values and the Traffic Impact Study was
revised. The study concluded that each of the intersections into the Project
site will operate under notable amounts of delay during construction. The
recommendation of the Traffic Impact Study was that uniformed traffic
control be provided at both entrances to the Project site. This is the same
approach as was implemented during the construction of the existing LNG
Terminal and no notable amounts of delay occurred during construction. A
copy of the revised Traffic Impact Study is provided in Attachment 6,
Appendix A.5.
Resource Report 8
Response:
April 2013 4
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Resource Report 9
4. Provide an alternative to the proposed design of the natural gas fired turbines
incorporating additional pollution control technology of the compressors,
including:
Response:
a. In each liquefaction train there are two GE Frame 7EA gas turbines
driving the propane and mixed refrigerant compressors. Each turbine is
driving two compressors; one is driving the propane and high pressure
mixed refrigerant compressors while the other is driving the low pressure
and medium pressure mixed refrigerant compressors. These are already
very large machines and it is not practical to combine these units into a
single gas turbine driving all four compressors.
Cameron LNG has recently decided to utilize purchased power for the
Project’s electrical demand in lieu of on-site self- generation.
Consequently, the ten turbine powered generators have been eliminated
from the Project.
April 2013 6
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Resource Report 10
Response:
Self‐Generation Entergy
On‐Site Purchased Power
FERC Jurisdictional Yes No
Number of Units 10 ‐
Total Horsepower, Hp 318,000 268,0001
MegaWatts 239 200
Reliability2 Lower Higher
Outage Potential3 Higher Lower
Dual Feed/Source No Yes
Transmission Line, Miles 0 11.97
Right‐of‐way width, ft NA 150
Line ‐ 216
Land Requirements, acres 20
Substation ‐ 4 (on‐site)
Landowners None (On‐site) 12
Construction Schedule Risk Higher Lower
Noise Impacts Insignificant Neglegible
Emissions
Nitrogen Oxides, tpy 1,200 563 – 1,5304
CO2, tpy 1,376,700 470,400 – 1,233,4004
New Permit Required Yes No
Increased “Potential to Emit” Yes No
5
Wetland Impacts, acres ‐ 20.1 Converted to PEM
Overall Cost to LNG Produced Higher Lower
1
Horspower based on the MW load
2
Based on relative comparison, see discussion below.
3
Based on relative comparison, see discussion.
4
Based on 2013 Benchmarking Study of 100 Largest Electric Power producers; Lower range based on all of Entergy’s
generating sources; Higher range based on Fossil Fuel Plants.
5
Based on Entergy EA and converting poor quality forested wetlands to emergent wetlands
April 2013 8
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
The following primary considerations were used in in the selection of the power
source for the Project:
Entergy provided Cameron LNG with data on its large customer operating history
for customers greater than 100 MW. Since 2005 there have been five major
hurricanes effecting customers in Entergy’s service territory. These major storms
include Katrina and Rita in 2005, Ike and Gustav in 2008, and Isaac in 2012. Of the
nine customers on this list there are only three taking electric service at 230kV that
have experienced any outages. For these three customers, the longest outage was
4.25 days to restore at least one transmission source, so the customer could return
its facility to service. There have been no simultaneous double outages of
transmission lines as a result of non-hurricane related events that would have
resulted in a total plant outage for any of the industrial customers on this list. The
total facility operating years for this group of large customers with load greater
than 100 MW is 294 years with an average of 32.7 years of operation per facility.
Entergy is very responsive during storm related events and has an Incident
Management Plan to put into action ahead of major storms to minimize the days of
prolonged outages and restore at least one transmission source as quickly as
possible. This proven response and restoration plan has allowed large industrials to
turn off diesel fired emergency generators and return to service in a relatively short
period of time following significant weather events such as hurricanes. When
compared to power generation installed on site, purchased power has an advantage
from both a day to day reliability standpoint and from a power outage perspective.
Overall schedule and schedule risk were considered for both power source
alternatives. From an overall schedule standpoint, the purchased power option
could be completed by September 30, 2016 ahead of when on-site generation could
be place in-service. The purchased power option provides the maximum schedule
flexibility thereby reducing schedule risk.
The overall cost of power, fixed and variable, is lower for purchased power than it is
for self-generation option with simple cycle gas turbine generators. The purchase
power option also includes economic incentives to attract large industrial customers
into the service territory.
April 2013 9
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Environmental
The most significant environmental factors attributable to both options are air
emissions, noise impacts, and wetland resources. Noise impacts would be negligible
for the purchase power option. For the self-generation option, noise modeling has
demonstrated that noise would have an insignificant impact at the nearest NSAs.
Although the footprint for the the Permanent wetland impacts would be higher for
the self-generation option due to the larger footprint on the facility site, while the
purchased power option would have a greater amount of forested wetlands
converted to emergent wetlands. However, the quality of these forested wetlands is
low due to the predominance of Chinese Tallow trees. Air emissions for the two
options are generally within range of each other when the self-generation option is
compared to Entergy’s emissions from their fossil fuel plants. However, when
compared to Entergy’s emissions from all sources, the self-generation option has
significantly higher emissions.
April 2013 10
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Resource Report 11
Response:
The length of the 24” LNG line from the MCHE through FV-19061 to the
End Flash Gas KO Drum is approximately 80 meters, which results in a
calculated failure rate of 3.2E-5, corresponding to a 1” hole size which is the
same failure Exponent used in their December 5, 2012 Exclusion Zone
Report. The December 5, 2012 Exponent Report viewed this line as a 14”
line. However, in Cameron’s February 8, 2013 submittal the line size was
corrected to 24”.
April 2013 11
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Response:
These files were included as part of Appendix A in the Feb 8, 2013 submittal
of the Exponent Addendum B Report. The input and output files for stream
segment 188 are located on PDF pages 218 through 388 of the entire 534 page
submittal. These files were labeled as Study Folder
“1109185.000A0T00113RH41\Comment 13\Comment 12C – 12 ft”.
April 2013 12
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
8. According to Appendix A of the Exponent Report, the ethylene make-up line would
be used 1.8 percent of the time, and therefore, a 1-inch-diameter hole was used for
the vapor dispersion analysis. However, in discussions with FERC staff, PHMSA
has indicated that duty cycles should not be considered for purposes of
determining the failure rate. Therefore, the ethylene make-up line must be
considered in constant use in failure rate calculations. Provide a revised vapor
dispersion analysis for the failure of the ethylene make-up line with the correct
line size and process conditions which address the following discrepancies:
a. according to section 3.2 of the Exponent Report, the ethylene make-up line
would be 3-inch-diameter; however, drawings CAM1-30-PID-0128 and
CAM0-30-PID-0185A show a 6-inch-diameter ethylene make-up line; and
b. according to section 3.2 of the Exponent Report, the makeup ethylene liquid
would be at 754 psig; however, drawing CAM0-30-PFD-0019 shows a
pressure of 890 psig at ethylene storage pump discharge.
Response:
9. Provide a vapor dispersion analysis for the refrigerant release scenario from
piping segment 161 due to a failure at the tie-in connection to the 6-inch-diameter
ethylene make-up line.
Response:
April 2013 14
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
10. According to Appendix A of the Exponent Report, the propane make-up line would
be used 3.5% of the time, and therefore, a 1-inch-diameter hole was used for the
vapor dispersion analysis. However, in discussions with FERC staff, PHMSA has
indicated that duty cycles should not be considered for purposes of determining
the failure rate. Therefore, the propane make-up line must be considered in
constant use in failure rate calculations. Provide a revised vapor dispersion
analysis for the failure of the propane make-up line.
Response:
April 2013 15
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
11. According to section 13.17.3, the maximum scenario fire water demand would be
for a dike fire at the condensate storage tank. Explain the following items:
a. how fire water would effectively control fires from the condensate storage
tank dike; and
b. whether the tank dike has been designed to hold the volume of the
condensate storage in addition to the total fire water volume during the fire
fighting.
Response:
April 2013 16
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
12. Provide the thermal radiation analysis for a fire scenario from the condensate
storage tank dike. Also provide a plot plan that clearly shows the thermal
radiation distance from the condensate storage tank dike relative to the plant
property boundary.
Response:
Refer to Section 1 of Exponent’s letter report dated April 24, 2013 provided
in Attachment 6 as new Appendix B.11.4 to the FERC Application. The 1,600
Btu/hr-ft2 thermal radiation isopleth for a pool fire in the C5+ condensate
storage tank dike is 297 m (973 ft). The distance from the C5+ condensate
storage tank to the nearest property line is 695 m (2,280 ft). Therefore, the
1,600 Btu/hr-ft2 thermal radiation isopleth stays well within the property
boundaries. A plot plan showing the thermal radiation distance from the C5+
condensate storage tank dike relative to the plant property boundary is
included as Figure 2 in the Exponent letter report.
April 2013 17
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
13. Provide spill containment drawings for the following proposed condensate
facilities:
Response:
a. Spill containment for the condensate piping within and from the three
liquefaction trains is provided by the curbed area and troughs which
direct any spills to the liquefaction area impoundment sump as shown
on drawings CAM0-PIP-DWG-0001 “Overall Plot Plan”, CAM1-PIP-
DWG-0001 “LNG Liquefaction Train Plot Plan”, CAM0-C&S-DWG-
SK-0011 “OSBL Piperack - LNG Trough 1 of 3 Plan”, CAM0-C&S-
DWG-SK-0015 “Concrete Impoundment Basin - Plan, Sections &
Details”, and CAM0-C&S-DWG-SK-0050 “OSBL Piperack - LNG
Trough 2 of 3 Plan”.
b. The condensate pipeline pumps and metering have been relocated
adjacent to the condensate tank dike. From this location the
condensate piping will go underground and connect to the sales
pipeline. Spill containment for the condensate send out piping from the
condensate storage tank to the send out pipeline and truck loading area
is shown on drawings CAM0-C&S-DWG-SK-0015 “Concrete
Impoundment Basin - Plan, Sections & Details”, CAM0-C&S-DWG-
SK-0050 “OSBL Piperack - LNG Trough 2 of 3 Plan”, and CAM0-
C&S-DWG-SK-0051 “OSBL Piperack - LNG Trough 3 of 3 Plan”.
c. Spill containment in the condensate truck loading area is shown on
drawing CAM0-C&S-DWG-SK-0051 “OSBL Piperack - LNG Trough
3 of 3 Plan”.
Drawings CAM0-PIP-DWG-0001 “Overall Plot Plan”, CAM0-C&S-DWG-
SK-0011 “OSBL Piperack - LNG Trough 1 of 3 Plan”, and CAM0-C&S-
DWG-SK-0050 “OSBL Piperack - LNG Trough 2 of 3 Plan” are provided in
Attachment 7.
April 2013 18
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
April 2013 19
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
14. Describe how the outlet pipe and valve indicated on drawing
CAM0-C&S-DWG-SK0026, condensate storage tank, TO-1701, dike foundation
would meet the requirements of 49 CFR §193.2173 for use of pump and piping for
water removal.
Response:
April 2013 20
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
15. According to section 6.4 of the Exponent Report, the 1-pound per square inch
overpressure distance for the natural gas liquid (NGL) release would extend into
the Cameron Parish Waterworks easement by no more than 4 meters (14 feet).
Provide a plan or procedure for controlling access to the Cameron Parish
Waterworks easement during construction and operation of the proposed
liquefaction facilities.
Response:
Refer to Section 2 of Exponent’s letter report dated April 24, 2013 provided
in Attachment 6 as new Appendix B.11.4 to the FERC Application. The
overpressure analysis methodology used in the Exponent December 5, 2012
Exclusion Zone Report was very conservative. In Exponent’s January 17,
2013 Addendum B report the methodology was refined during the evaluation
of two propane releases within the liquefaction train boundary limits. The
revised methodology assumed any release within the liquefaction boundary
limits would ignite at the liquefaction train boundary limits. The April 24,
2013 Exponent letter report applies this same methodology to all propane,
mixed refrigerant, and NGL releases within the liquefaction boundary limits
and evaluated the results. The worst case 1.0 psi overpressure radius is 237 m
(778 ft) from the liquefaction train boundary limit. The distance from the
liquefaction train boundary limit to the Cameron Parish Waterworks (closest
property line) is 275 m (901 ft). Figure 4 in the Exponent letter report shows
the extent of the worst case overpressure relative to the Cameron Parish
Waterworks property line.
April 2013 21
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
Resource Report 13
General
16. Explain to what extent Cameron LNG would require the selected Engineering,
Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor to adhere to the process designs
submitted in the application.
Response:
The EPC contractor will be allowed to offer modifications to the design, with
Cameron LNG’s approval, as long as the revised design provides equivalent
safety, is at least as efficient as the current design, and optimizes the design.
In addition the EPC contractor will have to demonstrate that the revised
design will result in the ½ LFL vapor dispersion, thermal radiation, and 1.0
psi blast overpressure not going off the property controlled by Cameron
LNG, and does not impact property beyond the defined limits of construction.
Any modifications made during detailed engineering will be submitted to
FERC for review.
April 2013 22
Cameron LNG, LLC (Cameron)
Cameron LNG Liquefaction Project
Docket No. CP13-25-000
Response to Environmental Information Request
Dated April 3, 2013
17. Explain to what extent the process design of the feed gas pretreatment system,
specification of major equipment, and piping sizes have been finalized.
Response:
At this stage only the front end engineering design has been completed.
While the design is generally complete, it will be finalized during detailed
engineering by the EPC contractor. The EPC contractor will be allowed to
optimize the design and provide an alternate design for Cameron LNG’s
approval subject to the conditions outlined in the response to data request
item #16. Any modifications made during detailed engineering will be
submitted to FERC for review.
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18. Explain to what extent the process design of the heavy hydrocarbon removal unit
(fractionation), specification of major equipment, and piping sizes have been
finalized.
Response:
At this stage only the front end engineering design has been completed.
While the design is generally complete, it will be finalized during detailed
engineering by the EPC contractor. The EPC contractor will be allowed to
optimize the design and provide an alternate design for Cameron LNG’s
approval subject to the conditions outlined in the response to data request
item #16. Any modifications to the design must take into consideration the
compositional range of the heavy hydrocarbons. Any modifications made
during detailed engineering will be submitted to FERC for review.
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19. Confirm whether the final selection of the liquefaction system design would be the
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APCI) propane pre-cooled mixed refrigerant
(C3MR) process, as submitted.
Response:
The liquefaction system design will be the Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
(APCI) propane pre-cooled mixed refrigerant (C3MR) process.
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20. According to section 13.24, the piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) are
preliminary. Explain whether the submitted P&IDs would be used in the final
design of the facility or the EPC would produce new P&IDs.
Response:
The submitted P&IDs will be used by the EPC contractor and modified as the
design is optimized during detailed engineering. The EPC contractor will be
allowed to either revise the submitted P&IDs or produce new P&IDs. Any
modifications made during detailed engineering will be submitted to FERC
for review.
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21. Explain how manual and control valves currently indicated on the P&IDs would
be correctly reviewed and replaced, where appropriate, with valves suitable for
the service.
Response:
During detailed engineering the EPC contractor will review each manual and
control valve and ensure it is the correct type and material for the service. If
the valve shown on the submitted P&IDs is incorrect it will be replaced with
the correct valve. Any modifications made during detailed engineering will
be submitted to FERC for review.
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22. Indicate whether water injection, or other means of emission control, would be
utilized for the gas turbines driving the propane and mixed refrigerant (MR)
compressors.
Response:
The use of good combustion practices with clean burning fuel was determined
to be the technically feasible control technology for reducing all other
emissions. All other control technologies were determined to be technically or
economically infeasible. Further information and details are provided in the
BACT analysis referenced above.
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Plot Plans
23. Provide the plot plans that show the following condensate facilities:
Response:
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24. A description of the regeneration gas compression process was not provided in the
major process systems under section 13.5. Provide a description of this process
and justification for pre-compression of the regeneration gas.
Response:
The Regeneration Gas Compressor compresses the regeneration gas from 579
psia to 640 psia. The gas discharged from the regeneration gas compressor
enters the regeneration gas system upstream of the Regeneration Gas Heat
Exchanger. There are two (2) choices for location the regeneration gas
compressor; either pre-compression on the inlet to the Regeneration Gas
Heat Exchanger or post-compression on the outlet of the Drier Regeneration
Gas Separator. If the compressor is located on the inlet to the Regeneration
Gas Heat Exchanger the regeneration gas is cool, moisture free, and clean. If
the compressor is located on the outlet of the Direr Regeneration Gas
Separator, the regeneration gas is warm and wet. Additionally, if the Drier
Regeneration Gas Separator malfunctions there is an opportunity to entrain
water into the gas feeding the compressor. From a maintenance perspective
locating the compressor on the inlet to the Regeneration Gas Heat Exchanger
should lead to less maintenance. Either location can be made to reliably
work.
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25. P&ID drawings CAM0-17-PID-0356A/B show the condensate truck loading and
sendout pipeline; however, no description was provided on the condensate
sendout system. Provide details of the condensate sendout system to the pipeline
and truck loading including performance standards and specifications.
Response:
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26. According to section 13.7.3.3, the low pressure flare would redirect a major
relieving event to either the wet or cold flare headers as appropriate. Provide a
description of how the feed gas, mixed refrigerant, propane, and LNG systems
would be depressurized to the flare system. Include the flow rates and
backpressure conditions that would be required to close the valves to the low
pressure flare and open the valves to the dry and wet flares.
Response:
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27. Clarify the ignition design of the flares by discussing whether the proposed flare
design is standing pilot and whether the fuel gas purge rate is designed to sustain
a flame or purge the stack without ignition.
Response:
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28. According to Appendices X.13.7 and L.13, the LNG storage tank, T-204, drawings
and specifications indicate Aker Kvaerner/IHI as the tank manufacturer. Confirm
whether the proposed LNG storage tank would be provided by Aker-Kvaerner/IHI
or if other tank suppliers are under consideration.
Response:
An LNG tank supplier has not been chosen at this time. The tank will be
competitively bid. The Aker Kvaerner/IHI LNG tank drawings and
specifications were used because the same or very similar design and
construction is expected.
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Equipment Data
29. Provide the firewater pump data sheets for each of the new main fire water pumps,
P0-9101 A/B/C, and river water pumps, P0-9103 A/B.
Response:
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30. Provide the required flow rate and discharge pressure for each of the new main
fire water pumps, P0-9101 A/B/C, and river water pumps, P0-9103 A/B.
Response:
The required flow rate for each of the new main firewater pumps and river
water pumps is 3,000 gpm with a discharge pressure of 171 psig (to be
confirmed with detailed hydraulic calculations during detailed engineering)
as shown on datasheets CAM0-91-MEC-DTS-P-0052 “Main Fire Water
Pumps and Spare P0-9101 A/B/C” and CAM0-91-MEC-DTS-P-0054 “River
Water Pumps P0-9103 A/B” provided in Attachment 7.
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31. Provide the propane compressor gas turbine, G1-3001, data sheets, including
regeneration gas heat exchanger, H-3011.
Response:
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32. The data sheet CAM-19-MEC-DTS-P-0011 for the LNG product pumps
P1-1901A/B does not specify the design pressure of the suction vessel. Provide a
revised data sheet which specifies the design pressure of the suction vessel and
confirm that the design pressure would not be less than the set pressure of the
pump suction vessel relief valves.
Response:
Line 5 on page 4 of the LNG Product Pumps mechanical data sheet CAM1-
19-MEC-DTS-P-0011 “LNG Product Pumps P1-1901 A/B” has been revised
to specify the design pressure of the suction vessel as 165.9 psig. The set
pressure for the LNG Product Pumps suction vessel relief valves have been
revised to 165 psig on P&IDs CAM1-19-0126A “LNG Product Pump A” and
CAM1-19-0126B “LNG Product Pump B”. The revised data sheet and
P&IDs are provided in Attachment 7.
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Instrumentation
33. Appendix X.13.6 index references the fire protection cause and effect drawings to
be included in Appendix X.13.8; however, the drawings were not provided.
Provide the missing cause and effect drawings.
Response:
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Electrical
34. Refer to Detail 3 on drawing CAM0-00-PID-0007 and explain how the LNG pump
electrical purge seal would comply with National Fire Protection Act (NFPA)
Part 59A, section 7.6.3. Provide a description and drawing showing how the
primary and secondary seal space would be vented to atmosphere.
Response:
Nitrogen is used for continuous purging of the primary electrical seal for the
pump motor junction box and the VMS (Vibration Monitoring System)
junction box. The pressure regulator, PCV, on the nitrogen supply line is set
at a fixed pressure to allow purging of the seals. The outlet rotameter (FI)
with needle valve is set for a fixed flow. The purge gases will be piped to vent
to a safe location. A pressure transmitter located downstream of the pressure
regulator provides high pressure (regulator failure) and low pressure (loss of
nitrogen supply) alarms in Central Control Room. Corrective action will be
taken by plant personal to alleviate alarm conditions. The purge space
between the primary and secondary electrical seals is in compliance with
NFPA 59A, section 7.6.3.
The pressure transmitter and pressure regulator are not shown on Detail 3 on
P&ID CAM0-00-PID-0007. They are shown on the individual P&IDs for the
associated pumps. For clarity the complete electrical purge seal with
pressure regulator and transmitter are shown below.
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35. Explain how the proposed LNG pump electrical purge seal arrangement would
detect a small leak in the secondary seal. More specifically, explain whether the
pressure in the space between the primary and secondary seals would be sustained
by an increase in nitrogen purge flow that compensates for the secondary seal
leak.
Response:
In the case of a small leak in the secondary seal the pressure in the space
between the primary and secondary seals would be sustained by an increase
in nitrogen purge flow that compensates for the secondary seal leak. As the
pressure decreases in the space due to a leak in the secondary seal the
nitrogen pressure regulator will react increasing nitrogen flow to maintain
the pressure in the space.
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Spill Containment
Response:
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37. The outside battery limit (OSBL) detector and alarm location drawing,
CAM0-HSE-DWG-0002, does not clearly show the hazard detection equipment
layout and equipment type. Provide unit plot plans that clearly show the hazard
detection equipment layout and type for the following areas:
a. nitrogen and refrigerant storage and truck loading and unloading area;
b. condensate storage and common facilities area;
c. liquefaction process area sump;
d. LNG storage tank, T-204; and
e. BOG compressor area in the existing LNG terminal.
Response:
Unit plot plans that clearly show the hazard detection equipment layout and
type in the areas listed above will be provided by May 10, 2013.
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Security
38. Explain to what extent the closed-circuit television (CCTV) system would be
specified to include separate camera systems for security and process area
monitoring.
Response:
Two separate camera systems for monitoring security and process areas will
be included so that each is wholly independent.
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Response:
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Response:
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41. Refer to drawing CAM-10-PID-0010 and explain whether the 36-inch valve in line
LNG-1052 would be car seal open (CSO) to provide thermal relief consideration.
Response:
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42. Refer to drawing CAM-20-PID-0014 and explain what thermal relief provisions
would be provided on LNG line LNG0-20121 between fail closed valves:
HV-2023, HV-6162 and HV-6164.
Response:
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43. Provide a revised drawing CAM-20-PID-0014B showing the fail position for
valves HV-6129 and HV-6165.
Response:
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44. Refer to drawing CAM-20-PID-0017 and explain whether isolation manual valves
BF-2004, BF-2005 and BL-2054 would be specified as CSO. If not, what
provisions would be implemented to prevent isolation of LNG between the valves.
Response:
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45. Refer to drawing CAM0-10-PID-0100 and explain why the 42-inch pipeline inlet
manual isolation valve would not be specified as tight shut-off (TSO).
Response:
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46. Refer to drawing CAM1-10-PID-0101 and explain what thermal relief would be
provided between the fail closed liquid level control valves, LV1-10022A
and -10022B, and the liquid drain fail closed shutoff valve, XV1-10026A
and -10026B, in the liquid drain lines of the inlet gas coalescers, S1-1001A/B.
Response:
The liquid drain valves, XV1-10026A/B, will be physically close to the liquid
control valves, LV1-10022A/B. Thermal relief of short lengths of liquid filled
piping at ambient conditions is not required, since there is neither sufficient
volume nor sufficient temperature change to over pressure the pipe.
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47. Refer to drawing CAM0-10-PID-0100 and explain why the manual isolation
valves to and from the vapor lines of the inlet gas coalescers, S1-1001A/B, are not
specified as TSO.
Response:
The isolation valves around the Inlet Gas Coalescers are the same as the other
manual isolation valves located throughout the facility. Valve specification
CAM0-PIP-SPE-0016 requires that these valves be tested to API 598.
Paragraph 5.9.1.5 of the referenced API specification states “no visible
leakage” during the leak test. Positive isolation for maintenance on the
vessels is provided by blinds installed at the inlet and outlet of the vessel.
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48. Refer to drawing CAM1-10-PID-0103 and explain why the design pressure
conditions of the inlet gas preheater, H1-1001, would be inconsistent with the data
sheet. Ensure that the equipment data sheet is consistent with the P&IDs.
Response:
The datasheet for the Inlet Gas Preheater, H1-1001, shows the correct design
pressure. Drawing CAM1-10-PID-0103 “Inlet Gas Preheater” has been
revised to show the correct design pressure and appropriate shell side
pressure relief devices. The revised P&ID is provided in Attachment 7.
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49. Refer to drawing CAM1-10-PID-0103 and specify whether pressure relief would
be provided between the fail closed valves, XV1-10065 and XV1-10068.
Response:
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50. Drawings CAM1-14-PID-0105 and -0105A show double isolation valves at the
inlet to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavenger drums D1-1402C/D and the outlet of
H2S scavenger drums D1-1402A/B. Explain why similar double isolation valves
would not be provided at the inlet of D1-1402A/B and outlet of D1-1402C/D.
Response:
The H2S Scavenger Drums do not require double isolation valves. Positive
isolation for maintenance will be achieved by closing the inlet and outlet
valves and installing blinds in the inlet and out piping. Drawings CAM1-14-
PID-0105 and CAM1-14-PID-0105A “H2S Scavengers” have been updated
accordingly. The revised P&IDs are provided in Attachment 7.
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51. Refer to drawing CAM1-10-PID-0109 and explain whether isolation valves would
be provided at the following locations:
a. bypass line GNG1-10015 around the drier feed coalescer, S1-1013; and
b. drier feed coalescer, S1-1013, vapor outlet line.
If applicable, provide the revised P&ID that shows these isolation valves.
Response:
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52. Refer to drawing CAM1-10-PID-0109 and explain whether a check valve would
be provided in line GNG1-10015, located downstream of the vent relief,
XV1-10128, in order to prevent backflow in the event XV1-10128 fails open. If
applicable, provide the revised P&ID that shows this check valve.
Response:
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53. Refer to drawing CAM1-10-PID-0110 and -0111 and explain the operating
sequence of the 2-inch bypass valves, XV1-10141A/B/C/D and
XV1-10143A/B/C/D, located around the molecular sieve drier inlet valves and
regeneration gas outlet valves respectively.
Response:
As part of the cyclical bed operation of the Molecular Sieve Driers during bed
switching the 2" bypass valves are used to equalize the pressure between the
regeneration gas and feed gas. These smaller valves allow the pressure to be
balanced in a controlled manner to avoid damaging the adsorbent. Rapid
changes in pressure can lead to adsorbent damage and degradation over time.
The smaller bypass valves are opened before the large valves in the switching
sequence. Once pressure has equalized, the small valves are closed and the
main valves are operated.
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Response:
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Response:
The P1-1901A/B suction and discharge valves will be included in the car seal
program to car seal open (CSO). The revised P&IDs are provided in
Attachment 7.
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Response:
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57. Refer to drawing CAM1-19-PID-0126B and explain the set pressure of 290 psig
for PSV1-19098 on the LNG product rundown header taking into account the
combination of the LNG product pump’s maximum suction pressure and minimum
flow shutoff pressure.
Response:
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58. Refer to drawing CAM1-30-PID-0149F and explain why the shell side design
pressure of the propane reclaimer condenser, H1-3012, is shown as 250 psig and
not 365 psig.
Response:
The Propane Reclaimer Condenser shell side design pressure of 250 psig as
shown on drawing CAM1-30-PID-0149F is correct. The shell side of the
reclaimer is separate from the Propane Accumulator vessel. The reclaimer
tubeside is open to the accumulator and both have a consistent design
pressure of 365 psig. As non-condensibles rise from the accumulator through
the reclaimer tubes, propane liquid on the shell side provides cooling duty to
recover any propane vapor on the tubeside.
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Response:
The fresh amine filter relief was also shown tied into the wet flare header.
Drawing CAM0-14-PID-0180 was revised to route this relief valve to the fresh
amine tank. This revised PID is provided in Attachment 7.
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60. Refer to drawing CAM0-30-PID-0184 and explain why a relief valve would not be
provided between the propane storage pump, P0-3001, and fail closed discharge
valves, XV0-30683 and FCV0-30681B.
Response:
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61. Refer to P&ID drawing CAM0-30-PID-0184 and specify what pressure relief
would be provided between propane storage pump discharge check valve and fail
closed valve, XV0-30683.
Response:
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62. Refer to drawing CAM0-30-PID-0185A and explain why valve XV0-30722 would
not be a fail closed valve. If valve XV0-30722 would be determined as fail closed,
specify whether a relief valve would be provided between the ethylene storage
pump, PO-3002, discharge valves XV0-30722 and FCV0-30720B. If applicable,
provide a revised P&ID showing the valve fail position and the relief valve.
Response:
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63. Refer to drawing CAM0-30-PID-0185A and specify what pressure relief would be
provided between ethylene storage pump discharge check valve and valve
XV0-30722.
Response:
The ethylene storage pump discharge piping is designed for the pump shutoff
pressure. However, the liquid ethylene operating temperature is much colder
than ambient temperature. XV0-30722 has been relocated downstream of
FCV0-30720B (see data request item #62). Drawing CAM0-30-PID-0185A
“Ethylene Truck Unloading and Storage Pump” has been revised to add
thermal expansion relief valves on the Ethylene Storage Pump discharge and
the piping downstream of XV0-30722. Drawing CAM1-30-PID-0128 “MR
Separator” was revised to correct the line designation on line RLO-30400-6”-
DJ1L-C-2.5”. In addition a note has been added to both CAM0-30-PID-
0185A and CAM0-00-PID-0010 “General Notes” for the EPC contractor to
ensure piping is adequately protected against thermal expansion. The revised
P&IDs are provided in Attachment 7.
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64. Provide the utility header drawings including but not limited to the following:
Response:
The utility header Piping and Instrument diagrams for the following are
included in Attachment 7:
a. Wet flare (warm) – FLP 0401 and 0501 - CAM1-00-PID-0401 “Wet Flare
(Warm) - ISBL” and CAM0-00-PID-0501 “Wet Flare (Warm) - OSBL”;
b. Flare wet liquid – FWL 0400 and 0500 - CAM1-00-PID-0400 “Flare Wet
Liquid - ISBL” and CAM0-00-PID-0500 “Flare Wet Liquid - OSBL”;
d. Flare dry liquid – FDL 0405 and 0505 - CAM1-00-PID-0405 “Flare Dry
Liquid - ISBL” and CAM0-00-PID-0505 “Flare Dry Liquid - OSBL”;
As a result of creating the utility header drawings the following P&IDs that
connect to the utility header drawings were modified and provided in
Attachment 7:
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65. Refer to drawing CAM0-10-PID-0349A and explain the flow conditions for line
FWL0-10350.
Response:
A description of the wet and dry flares which includes the flow conditions for
line FWL0-10350 is included in document CAM0-PRC-PHI-0015 “Flaring
and Venting Discussion” provided in Attachment 7.
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Response:
A description of the wet and dry flares which includes the purpose of the fast
acting butterfly valves is included in document CAM0-PRC-PHI-0015
“Flaring and Venting Discussion” provided in Attachment 7.
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Response:
A description of the wet and dry flares which includes the PI0 set points is
included in document CAM0-PRC-PHI-0015 “Flaring and Venting
Discussion” provided in Attachment 7.
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Response:
A description of the wet and dry flares which includes an explanation of the
pressure set points and operation of the buckling pin relief valves is included
in document CAM0-PRC-PHI-0015 “Flaring and Venting Discussion”
provided in Attachment 7.
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69. Refer to drawing CAM0-60-PID-0352A and explain flow conditions from the flare
dry liquid drains for FDL0-60352.
Response:
A description of the wet and dry flares which includes flow conditions is
included in document CAM0-PRC-PHI-0015 “Flaring and Venting
Discussion” provided in Attachment 7.
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70. Provide a complete description of the pressure control design and function of the
wet, dry and low pressure flares. Include the proposed set pressures for operation
of XV0-10314, XV0-60036A, XV0-60058/9 located on drawings
CAM0-10-PID-0350, CAM0-60-PID-0353, CAM0-60-PID-0353B.
Response:
A description of the wet and dry flares which includes the pressure control
design and proposed set pressures is included in document CAM0-PRC-PHI-
0015 “Flaring and Venting Discussion” provided in Attachment 7.
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Response:
Normal venting from the C5+ Storage Tank is through PV0-17004B to the
Acid Gas KO Drum. Only in the event of a failure of this PCV and high
pressure on the tank will relief valve PSV0-17006 relieve. The precise
location of PSV0-17006 will be determined during detailed engineering by the
EPC contractor. The intent is to discharge PSV0-17006 to atmosphere in the
vicinity of the condensate storage tank, T0-1701.
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72. Refer to drawing CAM0-17-PID-0355 and explain why a check valve would not be
installed immediately downstream of emergency shutdown (ESD) shutoff valve
XV0-17009 and bypass return connection on line 1HC0-17301.
Response:
The check valves on the C5+ condensate from each train shown on drawing
CAM0-17-PID-0355 “C5+ Storage Tank”, are located a minimum distance
from the tie-in point directly upstream of XV0-17009. These check valves are
installed to prevent backflow of C5+ condensate from train to train. A check
valve is not required in the line immediately downstream of ESD valve XV0-
17009 because the line is short and the C5+ condensate in the line is above
ambient temperature. In addition the entry point of the C5+ condensate into
the C5+ Storage Tank will be above the normal liquid level in the tank.
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73. Refer to drawing CAM0-17-PID-0356A and explain what consideration has been
given to dedicating the condensate product pumps P0-1701A/B for truck loading
(484.7 gpm @ 133.8 ft) and the condensate product shipping pumps P0-1702A/B
for pipeline export (93.8 gpm @ 3229 ft).
Response:
The C5+ Product Shipping Pumps, P0-1702A/B, must be in series with the
condensate product pumps, P0-1701A/B, because P0-1702A/B are low flow,
high head pumps and do not have sufficient NPSHa to pump directly from
the C5+ Storage Tank to the pipeline.
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Response:
The C5+ Product Shipping Pumps discharge piping will be designed for the
shutoff pressure of the pumps. In addition the distance between these points
is short and the fluid is essentially at ambient conditions or warmer. Thermal
relief protection is not required. Drawing CAM0-17-PID-0356B “C5+
Product to Pipeline” has been revised to delete Note 4 and is provided in
Attachment 7.
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Response:
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76. According to Appendix C.13.1, section 7.7.4, the “Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
(APCI) design data and requirements e.g. line sizing criteria, shall be adhered”.
Explain the extent of the specifications to be provided by APCI of major
equipment and piping and also to what extent has the design has been finalized.
Response:
- MCHE Drawing
- Pressure drop and line sizing criteria
- MCHE area strainer specifications
- MCHE area control valve specifications (J-T valves around MCHE)
- Relief system analysis of the MCHE
- Depressuring analysis of the MCHE
- Process description and process control philosophy
- Operating guidelines
- Recommended insulation specifications
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77. According to section 8.1.1.4 in Appendix C.13.1, the EPC contractor would be
responsible for designing a system to dehydrate the ethylene and propane
refrigerants. Describe the location of these systems and how the adsorbent would
be regenerated.
Response:
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78. Refer to section 8.1.2.1 in Appendix C.13.1 and explain the staffing requirements
inserted in “sizing basis.” Explain Figure 13.1-3 Preliminary Staffing Structure
(i.e. the color scheme and reference number under each job position).
Response:
The sizing basis of approximately 100 to 150 personnel in the Basis of Design
is referencing the number of people that would be on site at the same time.
The 65 personnel refers to the number of people that would be expected to be
physically located in the new liquefaction facilities. The organization chart
that was submitted was a working document that was being used to
determine personnel positions and numbers. The green and yellow
highlighted boxes were used for internal discussions. The reference numbers
under the top two levels represent the personnel that report to that position
(including that person). The first number is the number of seconded
personnel from the owner’s partnership that will be temporarily assigned to
the plant during commissioning and start-up. The second number is the
number of Cameron personnel assigned to the plant. The third number is the
number of regular contract employees that will be at the plant. A more up to
date organization chart is provided as revised Figure 13.1-3 in Attachment 5.
The color scheme and reference numbers are slightly different. The notes at
the bottom of the organization chart explain the color scheme and the
reference numbers in parenthesis. The reason the number of personnel in the
Basis of Design and the organization chart differ is the number of personnel
on the organization chart is the total number assigned to the facility. This
includes shift work positions such as shift supervisors, operators, and security
officers. Only one fourth of these personnel will be at the plant at a time
except during shift change.
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79. According to section 8.1.7.5 in Appendix C.13.1, only in exceptional cases would a
single detection system activate a protection system. Explain what fire and gas
detection cases would be specified as exceptional and warrant activation of fire
suppression from a single detection system.
Response:
At this point no cases have been identified where a single detection would
activate the fire suppression protection system. The statement is included so
that any exceptional cases will be identified and evaluated during detailed
engineering including HAZOP reviews.
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Response:
Each of the flare headers (wet, wet liquid, dry, and dry liquid) for each train
have a flow monitor and a high flow alarm to detect a leak or PSV release
into the header. The high flow alarm would be set just above the flow of the
normal sweep gas flow rate through the header. This flow alarm will alert
the operators of either a PSV discharge, a vent to the flare, or a leak from
each of these sub-headers. For reference see drawings CAM1-00-PID-0400
“Flare Wet Liquid – ISBL”, CAM1-00-PID-0401 “Wet Flare (Warm) -
ISBL”, CAM1-00-PID-0404 “Dry Flare (Cold) - ISBL” and CAM1-00-PID-
0405 “Flare Dry Liquid - ISBL”. These P&IDs are provided in Attachment
7.
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81. The response provided to Data Request 1 for Resource Report 13 Appendix J.13 is
inadequate and incomplete. What is being requested is a modification to Section 4
of the geotechnical report or report addendum provided in Appendix J.13 that
addresses seismic shaking, fault rupture, liquefaction, seismic slope stability,
lateral spreading, tsunamis, subsidence etc. as discussed in Item 6, Section 3.4.1
of the draft Seismic Design Guidelines. This modification can be simple summary
statements regarding each of these hazards and can reference specific sections of
other documents such as Appendix I.13. The entire Appendix 13.J need not be
resubmitted, just the revised page(s) of the geotechnical report on the report
addendum that satisfy this data request.
Response:
The following is a new section to the Fugro Geotechnical Study dated August
14, 2012.
Section 4.7 – Seismic Hazards
The following provide general discussions associated with the seismic hazards
at the project site including fault rupture, tsunamis and seiche, subsidence,
seismic shaking / ground motions, seismic slope stability, liquefaction
potential, and lateral spreading.
Fault Rupture: Within the site region (200-km radius) there are no reported
active seismogenic faults. However, growth faults of the Coastal Plain region
are responsible for surface deformation within the Quaternary. These
growth faults are generally considered to be aseismic and not capable of
producing damaging earthquakes. The closest known active faults are the
Meers fault, the Quaternary faults of the Rio Grand Rift, and the New
Madrid Fault Zone, all over 500 km from the site. Reference: Fugro Seismic
Study Report No. 04.50120036-2 (2012); Section 2.2; Figure 2.1-1.
Tsunamis and Seiche: Tsunami hazard at the site is associated with two
potential types of sources including a) offshore faults, and b) submarine slides
within the Gulf of Mexico. Tsunami hazard associated with earthquake
sources (offshore faults) is generally thought to be small. Conversely,
submarine landslides are considered a more likely source of tsunami at the
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The potential for Seiche Hazard is negligible for the site. Reference: Fugro
Seismic Study Report No. 04.50120036-2 (2012); Section 9.3, starting Page 9-2.
Subsidence: The closest actual measured relative sea level rise to the site was
at Sabine Pass, Texas from 1958 to 2006. The relative sea level rise was 0.22
inches/year. Relative sea level is comprised of global sea level rise plus
subsidence. Moffatt & Nichol reported global (eustatic) sea level rise of 0.12
inches/year. This results in a subsidence rate of 0.10 inches/year. However,
Moffatt & Nichol also reported that subsidence rates can vary significantly
across coastal Louisiana and after review of various sources stated the rate of
subsidence is likely to be no greater than 0.18 inches/year. Moffatt & Nichol
recommended using the more conservative subsidence rate of 0.18 inches/year
for the site. Reference: Moffatt & Nichol Storm Surge Study Update, Section
4.4, dated February 14, 2013.
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Seismic Slope Stability: Fugro did not perform static or seismic slope
stability analyses for this project. However, based on the seismic
shaking/ground motion potential for the site and the predominately stiff
cohesive subsurface profile at the site, Fugro anticipates that the potential for
slope instability, as a result of seismic activity, would be negligible for slopes
satisfying static analyses.
Liquefaction Potential: In general, liquefaction triggering assessment study
performed across the site suggests that thin sandy layers (0.5 to 1 foot thick)
encountered in the primarily clayey fill in the shallowest 10-20 feet could
liquefy if submerged. However, these layers are generally thin and not
continuous and hence soil liquefaction, will likely be localized and
discontinuous if it occurs. Conversely cohesionless strata encountered at
deeper depths are too dense to liquefy. However, potential liquefaction and
associated loss of strength in the fill soils can be addressed in foundation
design by considering pile foundations. Reference: Fugro Seismic Study
Report No. 04.50120036-2 (2012); Section 8.0.
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Appendix T.13.2 Project Specifications for Civil and Buildings (Response Attachment
13.5)
82. In the 4th – 8th bullets of Section 4.4.1 of the Project Specification for Wind,
Earthquake and Snow Loading (CAM0-C&S-SPE-001 REV E), spectral
acceleration and PGA values are provided for the SSE and OBE. The SSE and
OBE values provided are out of date and not consistent with the latest Furgo
Revised Seismic Study provided as Response Attachment 13.1. The current bullets
use terms such as SMS and SM1 to define the SSE and OBE. These are terms
associated with ASCE 7-05 response spectra and are really not appropriate for
the SSE and OBE. The SSE and OBE should be defined in terms of horizontal and
vertical design spectra. It is requested that bullets 4 – 8 of Section 4.4.1 be
replaced by references to Response Spectra tables which are added to this Project
Specification which are consistent with those found in Tables 7.2-1 and 7.2-2 of
Response Attachment 13.1.
Response:
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