ERDMP

OF CITY GATE STATION

Course: City Gas Distribution
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Anirbid Sircar & Mrs. Namrata Bist

Submitted By: GROUP:12

Hardik Parmar (17BPE120D) Paras Alika (16BPE003)

Riddhi Bushara (16BPE011) Pranjal Chauhan (16BPE016)
Jinal Pathak (16BPE038) Kartik Umat (16BPE044)
Rahul Banra (16BPE100) Devershi Saksena (16BPE109)
Shani Suthar (16BPE125) Kaushalkumar Dudhat (16BPE141)
Kunal Parghi (16BPE161D) Bhargav Zala (16BPE173D)
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE & DISASTER

MANAGEMENT PLAN
 Definition:
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 analysis; public education.
Preparedness - Planning how to respond.
• Examples: preparedness plans; emergency exercises/training; warning systems.
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
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TYPES OF EMERGENCIES
• The CGD industry may encounter the following types of emergency situations on-site or off-site:
1. A natural gas leakage without association with fire from potential leakage sources e.g. flange and valves in
the DRS, CNG stations (cascade connections), valve chambers, MRS and customer premises.
2. A leak from the main steel pipeline section (15-19 bar pressure) or MDPE (4 bar pressure) could be
damaging and requires quick isolation of gas supply.
3. Any fire in customer's premises an unlikely scenario because of very low pressure in the domestic section of
pipeline) or a fire explosion in the leak.
4. Preventive shutdown action during any natural calamities, e.g. flood, earthquake, epidemic, storm etc.
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CLASSIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES
• Emergency situations in CGD sector can be classified in three different categories.
Level 1:
a) Emergency/ incident can be effectively managed and contained at the location/installation by available
resources
b) Has no impact outside the site
Level 2:
c) Emergency/incident cannot be effectively managed and contained at the location
d) Additional support required
e) Have potential to affect beyond facilities where external support/ mutual aid required
f) Likely to be danger to life, environment and industrial assets
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• Level 3:
a) Emergency/ incident with off-site impact, catastrophic
b) Likely to affect population, property and environment
c) Control is done by District Administration
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TYPES OF EMERGENCY PLANS

1. On site emergency plan:
A responsive plan to contain and minimize the effectsemergency within the installations.
2. Crisis management plan:
A well-coordinated comprehensive response plan to crisis that has a potential to cause loss of life, environment and
provide speedy effective recovery by making the most effective use of available resources.
3. Off-site emergency plan:
A responsive plan to control/mitigate the effects of catastrophic incidents. This is prepared by district management
based on the darthe installation given by all the owners.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER

MANAGEMENT PLAN (ERDMP)
• Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) regulation is prescribed by PNGRB to be
followed by CGD entities under GSR39 (E), in exercise of the power conferred by section 61 of the ERDMP,
which covers the following:
1. Identification of Emergencies
2. Elimination of risk and mitigation measures
3. Develop plans when emergencies erupt
4. Mobilization of emergency services like fire services, police service, medical services etc
5. Post disaster recovery and attempts to recover the affected area to its original condition
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DOMAIN OF ERDMP INCLUDES

(a) Classification of emergencies
(b) Implementation schedule
(C) Non compliance
(d) Statutory requirements
(e) Pre-emergency planning
(f) Emergency mitigation and preparedness measures
(g) Emergency organization and responsibilities
(h) Infrastructure requirements
(i) Declaration of outside and offset emergency
(j) Resources for controlling emergency
(k) Demographic information
(l) Medical facilities and evacuation
(m)Public relations and information to public
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PRE EMERGENCY PLANNING

• Hazard Identification:
The aim of hazard identification is to identify outside and offsite hazards. Information regarding toxicological
physical and chemical properties of handling substances has to be collected.
Details about potential impact on downward air and water quality have to be analyzed. Impact on humans, flora
and fauna has to be understood and documented The hazards due to natural calamities such as floods,
earthquakes, cyclones, landslides affecting the installation site are also identified.
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Identified Different Hazards

• Falling and hitting Joints, valves and tools
• Gas leakage from joints and/or valves
• Diffusion of evacuated gas
• Noise pollution
• Propagation of odorant in environment
• Falling and slipping
• Welding radiance in repairing procedures
• Unsuitable lighting
• Fire and electric shock
• Pig hitting during pig operatio
• Tear of joints during testing in high pressure
• Leakage of industrial antifreeze
• Wastage of filters
• Stack gas
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CAUSES OF DISASTER
Man made Natural conditions Extraneous
Heavy leakage Flood Riots/Civil disorder
Fire Earthquake Terrorism
Explosion Cycle Sabotage
Failure of critical control system Outbreak of disease Bomb threat
Design deficieny Excessive rains Abduction
Unsafe Acts Tsunami Flood poisoning
Inadequate Maintenance
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COMMUNICATION FLOW CHART FOR

NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY

Reference:
https://www.mngl.in/emergency-
communication-flow/
REVIEW STUDY
GAIL INDIA LIMITED
Firozabad City Gate Station
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FIROZABAD CITY GATE STATION (FCGS) MAP VIEW

Reference:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
PLAN, GAIL, Firozabad CGS.
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PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

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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.
• Normal average wind speed at around entire region where the pipeline network is laid around 3 m/s.

• GAS SOURCE & PIPELINE NETWORK

The source of natural gas for GAIL in Firozabad.
• Firozabad (CGS) 10&8 inch Pipeline Tap Off From Agra (CGS)
• 2.3 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)
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• 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.
 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.
• 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
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SAFETY SYSTEM AT CITY GATE STATION

• LEL detectors installed around process area

• Fire Water Network
• Fire extinguishers
• Pressure Safety Valves
• Slam shutdown valve
• CO2 Flooding System
• Safety Policy displayed
• First aid boxes
• Earth pits for electrical and electronic equipment network
• Cathodic protection
• PSVs provided for each stream with safe vent
• Solar lighting
• Telephone
• Vehicles
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PIPELINE SAFETY SYSTEM

• The minimum piping Class is II and extra thickness is provided as per piping class where necessary according to
ASME B 31.8 standard.
• The entire pipeline is catholically protected through a well engineered Cathodic Protection System.
• 3 layer coating over the pipeline.
• Isolation valves every 2.5 Kms.
• Kilometer 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.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION FOR

NATURAL & MANMADE DISASTERS

Zone 3:-
This zone is classified as Moderate
Damage Risk Zone

Reference:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT PLAN, GAIL, Firozabad
CGS.
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MSDS SHEET
Reference:
Natural gas processing, Linde
group.
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Reference:
Natural gas processing,
Linde group.
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CAUSES OF FAILURE FOR GAS

PIPELINES
• The leak size
1. Pinhole/crack: The diameter of the hole is smaller than or equal to 2cm
2. Hole: The diameter of the hole is larger than 2cm and smaller than or equal to the diameter
of the pipe
3. 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
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• Release of natural gas at high pressures from the pipeline for different leak sizes
• Immediate Ignition leading to Jet fires
• Delayed Ignition leading to flash fires
• 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.
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EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRES

• 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.
• They are responsible for:
1. Dealing with incoming emergency calls and prioritizing them.
2. Taking necessary information from the caller.
3. Recording details of incidents on computer systems.
4. Assessing the urgency and priority of each individual incident.
5. Providing necessary advice and guidance
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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
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CATEGORIZATION OF
EMERGENCIES
• The emergency situations have been classified in to 3 categories:
1. 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,
2. 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 rupture with or without fire.
3. “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.
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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.
• 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.
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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.

Reference:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, GAIL, Firozabad CGS.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF GAS

DISTRIBUTION PROJECTS
• The impact on environment that may occur during GAs distribution project installation can be classified under the
following.
a) Habitat Alteration:
• It has potential impact during construction of gas distribution pipeline system in newly developed rural or peri-urban areas.
The impact may be associated with excavation, trenching. pipe laying, back filling etc.
• The effect may be temporary or permanent habitat alteration. The potential for impact depends on existing level of
development and will likely be less of an issue in urbanized areas.
• The threat to wild life habitat, nesting to birds and encroachment to plant species are the examples of habitat alteration. The
construction of distribution pipelines crossing aquatic habitats may disrupt wet lands and vegetation.
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b) Air Emissions:
Gas may be leaked from CGD pipeline as a result of normal operations. Gas leakage principally consists of
methane emission. It may create problems for the environment and mankind.
• Following are the recommended measures to prevent and control air emissions due to leak:
1. Cathodic protection technique may be applied to prevent corrosion of buried ferrous metal pipelines. Use of
polyethylene pipeline for underground operations may be recommended
2. Pipeline and pipeline components should be specially tested prior to commissioning. The testing should be done
for pressure specifications
3. For both underground and above ground operations in regulating station and vault safety valves and filters may
be used. Alarms and gas detection gadgets need to be installed in buildings and vaults.
Reference:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT PLAN, GAIL, Firozabad CGS.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FLOW

CHART
Reference:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT PLAN, GAIL, Firozabad CGS.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT PLAN, GAIL, Firozabad CGS.

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REFERENCES
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN, GAIL,
Firozabad CGS.
• Natural Gas processing, Linde group.
• City Gas Distribution: An Indian perspective, Technology publication.
• https://www.mngl.in/emergency-communication-flow/, Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited.
• PNGRB Documents
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