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Contents
SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1
OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
OWNERSHIP AND DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................... 2
1.2.1
CPG Meter Stations ......................................................................................... 2
1.2.2
Customer Meter Stations ................................................................................. 2
1.2.3
Flow Control and Custody Transfer Operations .............................................. 2
1.3
GAS CONDITIONING ......................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................... 3
2.1
LAWS, REGULATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS ....................................................... 3
2.2
PRIMARY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 3
2.2.1
Design Drawing Requirements ........................................................................ 4
2.2.2
Documentation ................................................................................................ 4
2.2.3
Flow Rates ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2.4
Flow Metering .................................................................................................. 4
2.2.5
Meter Bypass ................................................................................................... 5
2.2.6
Flow Control .................................................................................................... 5
2.2.7
Remote Shut-In ............................................................................................... 5
2.2.8
Design Pressure .............................................................................................. 5
2.2.9
Design Temperature ........................................................................................ 6
2.2.10
Gas Quality ...................................................................................................... 6
2.2.11
Odorization ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2.12
Bi-Directional Meter Stations ........................................................................... 7
2.2.13
Meter Run End Closures ................................................................................. 7
2.2.14
Pipeline Taps ................................................................................................... 7
2.2.15
Automatic Shutoff Valves ................................................................................ 7
2.2.16
Check Valves ................................................................................................... 7
2.3
METER STATION SITE ...................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1
Location Considerations .................................................................................. 7
2.3.2
Site Preparation ............................................................................................... 8
2.3.3
Paving and Sidewalks ..................................................................................... 8
2.3.4
Landscaping .................................................................................................... 9
2.3.5
Fencing ............................................................................................................ 9
2.4
BUILDINGS/ENCLOSURES ............................................................................................... 9
2.4.1
General Requirements - RTU or Chromatograph Building (General purpose
no high pressure gas) .................................................................................... 10
2.4.2
General Requirements Electric Equipment Enclosures ............................. 11
2.5
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ....................................................................................... 11
2.5.1
Area Classification ......................................................................................... 11
2.5.2
Grounding ...................................................................................................... 12
2.5.3
Lighting .......................................................................................................... 13
2.5.4
Electrical Installations .................................................................................... 13
2.5.5
Conduit and Wire Sizes ................................................................................. 14
2.5.6
Load Centers ................................................................................................. 15
2.5.7
Transient AC Power and Telecommunications Voltage Surge Suppression 15
ORIFICE METERS......................................................................................................................... 15
3.1
SIZING CRITERIA ............................................................................................................ 16
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3.1.1
Beta Ratio ...................................................................................................... 16
3.1.2
Orifice Differential .......................................................................................... 16
3.1.3
Multiple Orifice Meter Runs ........................................................................... 16
3.1.4
Single Orifice Meter Runs.............................................................................. 16
3.2
ORIFICE METER TUBES ................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1
Meter Tube Minimum Dimensions and Configuration ................................... 16
3.2.2
Orifice Fittings ................................................................................................ 17
3.2.3
Orifice Plates ................................................................................................. 17
3.2.4
Flow Conditioners .......................................................................................... 17
3.2.5
Pipe................................................................................................................ 17
3.2.6
Flanges .......................................................................................................... 17
3.2.7
Shop Testing and Inspection ......................................................................... 18
3.3
ORIFICE METER INSTRUMENTATION .......................................................................... 18
3.3.1
Static and Differential Pressure ..................................................................... 19
3.3.2
Flowing Gas Temperature ............................................................................. 19
3.4
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 19
3.4.1
General Arrangement .................................................................................... 19
3.4.2
Supports ........................................................................................................ 20
3.4.3
Inlet and Outlet Valves .................................................................................. 20
TURBINE METERS ....................................................................................................................... 20
4.1
SIZING CRITERIA ............................................................................................................ 20
4.1.1
Multiple Turbine Meter Runs ......................................................................... 20
4.1.2
Single Turbine Meter Runs ............................................................................ 21
4.2
TURBINE METER TUBES ................................................................................................ 21
4.3
TURBINE METER INSTRUMENTATION ......................................................................... 21
4.3.1
Turbine Meter Output .................................................................................... 21
4.3.2
Static Pressure .............................................................................................. 21
4.3.3
Flowing Gas Temperature ............................................................................. 22
4.4
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 22
4.4.1
General Arrangement .................................................................................... 22
4.4.2
Supports ........................................................................................................ 22
4.4.3
Inlet and Outlet Valves .................................................................................. 22
4.4.4
Meter Protection ............................................................................................ 22
4.4.5
Strainer .......................................................................................................... 22
4.4.6
Proving .......................................................................................................... 23
4.4.7
Turbine Module Lifting Mechanism ............................................................... 23
4.4.8
Automatic oiler ............................................................................................... 23
ULTRASONIC METERS................................................................................................................ 23
5.1
SIZING CRITERIA ............................................................................................................ 23
5.1.1
Multiple Ultrasonic Meter Runs ..................................................................... 24
5.1.2
Single Ultrasonic Meter Runs ........................................................................ 24
5.2
ULTRASONIC METER TUBES ........................................................................................ 24
5.2.1
Throttling Devices .......................................................................................... 24
5.2.2
Pipe................................................................................................................ 24
5.2.3
Flanges .......................................................................................................... 25
5.2.4
Auxiliary Connections .................................................................................... 25
5.2.5
Shop Testing and Inspection ......................................................................... 25
5.3
ULTRASONIC METER INSTRUMENTATION ................................................................. 26
5.3.1
Ultrasonic Meter Output................................................................................. 26
5.3.2
Static Pressure .............................................................................................. 26
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5.3.3
Flowing Gas Temperature ............................................................................. 27
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 27
5.4.1
General Arrangement .................................................................................... 27
5.4.2
Supports ........................................................................................................ 27
5.4.3
Inlet and Outlet Valves .................................................................................. 28
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METERS ......................................................................................... 28
6.1
METERS ........................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.1
Sizing Criteria ................................................................................................ 28
6.1.2
Multiple Rotary Meters................................................................................... 28
6.1.3
Single Rotary Meter Runs ............................................................................. 29
6.1.4
Shop Testing and Inspection ......................................................................... 29
6.2
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 29
6.2.1
General Arrangement .................................................................................... 29
6.2.2
Piping ............................................................................................................. 29
6.2.3
Supports ........................................................................................................ 29
6.2.4
Inlet, Outlet and Bypass Valves for Single Rotary Meter Setting .................. 29
6.2.5
Strainer .......................................................................................................... 30
6.2.6
Prover Connections ....................................................................................... 30
6.2.7
Over-Range Protection .................................................................................. 30
6.3
ROTARY METER INSTRUMENTATION .......................................................................... 30
6.3.1
Rotary Meter Pulse Output ............................................................................ 30
6.3.2
Static Pressure .............................................................................................. 30
6.3.3
Flowing Gas Temperature ............................................................................. 31
FLOW AND PRESSURE CONTROL ............................................................................................ 31
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 31
8.1
METER RUN SEQUENCING ........................................................................................... 32
8.1.1
Meter Run Sequencing Valves ...................................................................... 33
8.1.2
Valve Actuators ............................................................................................. 33
8.2
FLOW CONTROL ............................................................................................................. 33
8.2.1
Flow Control Valves ....................................................................................... 33
8.3
PRESSURE CONTROL .................................................................................................... 34
8.3.1
Pressure Control Valves ................................................................................ 34
8.3.2
Regulation Bypass......................................................................................... 35
8.4
CONTROL VALVE SIZING AND SELECTION ................................................................. 35
8.5
CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 35
8.5.1
General .......................................................................................................... 35
8.5.2
Piping ............................................................................................................. 35
8.6
OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION ................................................................................... 36
8.6.1
Criteria for Overpressure Protection .............................................................. 36
8.6.2
Selection of Overpressure Protection Devices .............................................. 37
8.6.3
Monitored regulator settings .......................................................................... 37
8.6.4
Over Pressure Shutdown Valves (Security Valves) ...................................... 38
8.7
SAFETY/RELIEF VALVES & OVER PRESSURE PROTECTION ................................... 39
8.7.1
Selection ........................................................................................................ 39
8.7.2
Set Pressure .................................................................................................. 39
8.7.3
Relieving Capacity ......................................................................................... 40
8.7.4
Safety/Relief Valve Installation ...................................................................... 41
8.8
REMOTE SHUTOFF VALVE ............................................................................................ 42
8.8.1
Remote Shutoff Valves (Station Isolation Valve) .......................................... 42
5.4
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11.3.6
Pressure Testing ........................................................................................... 54
11.3.7
Valves ............................................................................................................ 55
11.3.8
Branch Connections ...................................................................................... 56
11.3.9
Hot Taps ........................................................................................................ 56
11.4
PIPING MATERIALS......................................................................................................... 57
11.5
CATHODIC PROTECTION ............................................................................................... 57
11.5.1
Insulating Flanges ......................................................................................... 57
11.5.2
Cathodic Protection System .......................................................................... 57
11.5.3
Tubing-Insulating Unions ............................................................................... 57
11.5.4
Corrosion Coupons (Internal) ........................................................................ 58
11.5.5
Painting .......................................................................................................... 58
11.5.6
Coating of Buried Piping (CPG Owned or Cathodically Protected) .............. 58
11.5.7
Coating Hot Tap Flange ................................................................................ 59
11.5.8
Corrosion Coupon Test Station (External) .................................................... 59
11.5.9
Weld Over Sleeves ........................................................................................ 59
11.5.10
Concrete Sleepers ......................................................................................... 59
11.5.11
Below Grade to Above Grade Transition....................................................... 59
11.5.12
Above Grade Pipe Supports .......................................................................... 59
FILTERSEPARATORS, HEATERS AND LIQUID HANDLING .................................................. 60
12.1
FILTER SEPARATOR....................................................................................................... 60
12.1.1
General .......................................................................................................... 60
12.1.2
Configuration ................................................................................................. 60
12.1.3
Performance .................................................................................................. 61
12.1.4
Controls and Instrumentation ........................................................................ 61
12.2
LIQUID LEVEL SHUTOFF ................................................................................................ 62
12.3
PROCESS GAS HEATING ............................................................................................... 62
12.3.1
Indirect Fired Heaters .................................................................................... 62
12.3.2
Catalytic Heaters ........................................................................................... 63
12.4
WATER AND HYDROCARBON DRAINS ........................................................................ 63
12.4.1
Drain Connections ......................................................................................... 63
12.4.2
Drain Collection Systems .............................................................................. 64
12.4.3
Liquid Storage ............................................................................................... 64
APPENDIX A - CPG STANDARD DRAWING LIST ..................................................................... 65
APPENDIX B MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 65
APPENDIX C APPROVED MATERIAL LIST ............................................................................ 65
APPENDIX D Meter Testing and Inspection ........................................................................... 65
APPENDIX E 1 - Restriction Plate Sizing Rotary meters ....................................................... 66
APPENDIX E 2 - Restriction Plate Sizing Turbine Meters ..................................................... 67
APPENDIX F Corrosion Control Procedures ......................................................................... 68
APPENDIX G - CORIOLIS METERS ............................................................................................ 69
20.1
Sizing Criteria .................................................................................................................... 69
20.2
Coriolis Meter Runs & Installation ..................................................................................... 69
20.3
Calibration & Testing ......................................................................................................... 70
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SCOPE
This Meter Station Design Guidelines document applies to new station design and
construction. This document does not apply to previously constructed and in-service facilities.
These Meter Station Design Guidelines provide minimum requirements for the design,
materials and construction of meter stations for the measurement of gas delivered to or
from Columbia Pipeline Group (CPG) pipelines. Companies delivering gas into or
receiving gas from CPG pipelines shall hereafter be designated Customer.
Point of Delivery (POD) stations are locations where CPG delivers gas to customers.
CPG owns and operates the tap valve on the CPG pipeline and the pipe on the CPG
Right-of-Way (ROW). Generally, the customer installs (in the following order) the station
piping adjacent to the CPG ROW, separator, measurement setting, flow control setting (if
required), heater (if required) and overpressure protection setting (to protect the
customers downstream facilities).
Point of Receipt (POR) stations are locations where CPG receives gas from producers or
non-affiliated transmission companies (customers). CPG owns and operates the tap valve
on the CPG pipeline and the pipe on the CPG Right-of-Way (ROW). Generally, the
producer installs (in the following order) separator, heater (if required), overpressure
protection setting (to protect CPGs downstream facilities), measurement setting, flow
control setting (if required), and station piping to the CPG ROW.
Point of Receipt (POR) stations which incorporate ultrasonic measurement settings (USM)
shall install the USM upstream of the overpressure protection setting. Check valves and static
pressure transmitters are typically installed in the station piping downstream of the
measurement and overpressure protection equipment but prior to the CPG ROW. The check
valve assures gas will not backflow into the producers pipeline. Furthermore, the pressure
transmitter will provide CPG pressure sense on the CPG pipeline which could be different
than the pressure sense on the meter setting (under certain circumstances).
Because of the wide variety of measurement facilities to which these guidelines apply and the
continuing advances in technology and changing regulations, these guidelines are necessarily
general, and are not meant to be a substitute for the application of good Engineering judgment
to specific design situations and must adhere to the appropriate CPG company tariff. A CPG
design engineer will conduct a review of all design and drawings.
Discussions must be held with the CPG Engineering department before any deviations
from this guideline can occur.
1.1
OBJECTIVES
These guidelines are intended to ensure:
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1.2
1.2.2
1.2.3
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1.3
GAS CONDITIONING
Gas delivered to or from CPG pipelines shall be sweet, clean, dry, pipeline quality gas,
free of harmful contaminants. The specific gas quality requirements shall conform to
the applicable gas contracts or interconnect agreements. Facilities for dehydration,
sweetening, stripping and other gas conditioning equipment that may be necessary to
achieve the required gas quality are beyond the scope of these guidelines; however,
meter stations shall include appropriate equipment for gas quality monitoring. See
Section 2.2.10, Gas Quality. Filter separators are covered in Section 12.1, Filter
Separator.
2.2
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2.2.1
2.2.2
Documentation
All equipment that CPG shall own or operate shall be accompanied by:
2.2.3
Flow Rates
The primary design parameter for any meter station is the flow rate. The
meter station must be designed for the expected maximum, minimum and
normal flow rates. The criticality of maintaining uninterrupted flow is an
important design consideration.
2.2.4
Flow Metering
Measurement shall normally be accomplished using orifice meters,
ultrasonic meters, gas turbine meters, positive displacement meters or
Coriolis meters.
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2.2.5
Meter Bypass
A meter bypass shall be installed at all meter stations. This includes
measuring stations where a) flow cannot be interrupted, b) which have
only a single meter run or c) may have multiple meter runs.
At a minimum, the bypass valve shall be a full port ball valve with body
bleed valve that can be used to check for seat leakage. The bypass
must be locked shut during normal station operation. Where practical,
the meter run bypass shall be configured with two block valves and
meter run top-works such that a flanged spool piece can be replaced
with a meter in the future.
2.2.6
Flow Control
Although the Customer can control flow in their piping system, CPG
reserves the right to control flow into or out of the CPG piping system.
Remote flow control equipment operated by CPG shall be installed at all
meter stations designed for flow rates of 10 mmcfd or greater, and may be
provided for smaller meter stations where required by the specific
conditions or contract requirements.
2.2.7
Remote Shut-In
CPG requires the capability of remote shut-in by CPG Gas Control of all
interconnect facilities with flow rates greater than 10 mmcfd in Columbia
Gulf Transmission. The remote shut-in valve shall consist of a full port
ball valve with actuator with snap action full open/full close control.
2.2.8
Design Pressure
All meter station piping (and other pressure containing components) shall
have a design pressure, and shall be tested for a maximum allowable
operating pressure (MAOP) equal to or greater than the highest pressure
the piping will be subjected to.
For any POD meter station receiving gas from a CPG pipeline,
the piping (upstream of any pressure regulation) shall have a
design pressure and MAOP equal to or greater than that of the
CPG pipeline. Any piping downstream of pressure regulation
that has a design pressure or MAOP lower than that of the CPG
pipeline shall be protected by suitable pressure limiting devices
and/or security valves. (Reference PHMSA Part 192.195.) The
Customer is not permitted to use relief valves for overpressure
protection to preclude venting gas to atmosphere.
For any POR meter station delivering gas into a CPG pipeline,
the piping shall have a design pressure and MAOP equal to or
greater than that of the CPG pipeline. Suitable pressure limiting
devices and/or security valves shall be installed to protect the
meter station, the CPG pipeline, and any ASME code pressure
vessels included in the facility from overpressure. (Reference
PHMSA Part 192.195.) The Customer is not permitted to use
relief valves for overpressure protection to preclude venting gas
to atmosphere.
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2.2.9
Design Temperature
Meter stations shall be designed for the maximum and minimum gas
temperatures (+120 to 20F) and for the maximum and minimum
ambient temperatures (+120 to 20F). Consideration shall be given
to the necessity for gas heating during low ambient temperatures,
particularly for meter stations with pressure regulation and for
instrument gas supply systems. All ASME vessels shall be designed
for a Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) of 20F.
The MDMT is the lowest ambient temperature (per specific application
location) that an ASME vessel is designed to encounter without making
the vessels metal subject to brittle failure.
2.2.10
Gas Quality
Meter stations shall be designed to ensure that gas delivered into any
CPG pipeline meets the gas quality requirements of the CPG Tariff and
the interconnect agreement. The meter station design shall include gas
conditioning equipment (filters, separators, dehydrators, heaters, etc.)
as necessary to ensure the required gas quality or as otherwise
required in succeeding sections of these guidelines.
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Odorization
The meter station design shall include suitable facilities for the odorization
of gas when such odorization is required by the applicable Meter Set
Agreement (MSA), contract or by Federal, State or local regulations. See
Section 9.4,Odorization.
2.2.12
2.2.13
2.2.14
Pipeline Taps
Consideration shall be given to installing additional taps, where parallel
CPG lines are present, for stations where flow continuation is critical or
for capacity considerations. The maximum design velocity through the
tap is limited to 80 ft/s at maximum flow and minimum pressure.
2.2.15
2.2.16
Check Valves
Check valves shall be installed in uni-directional stations to preclude
backflow when upset conditions occur.
2.3
Location Considerations
The selection of a meter station site is constrained by the location of the
CPG pipeline and the location where gas is to be delivered or received.
Final site selection shall be approved by CPG and shall consider the
following.
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2.3.2
Site Preparation
Meter station sites shall be cleared and graded as required to
accommodate the facilities and to provide for drainage. Consideration
shall be given to leaving trees and other natural vegetation in buffer or
peripheral areas to provide screening, noise attenuation, and to reduce
storm water run-off.
2.3.3
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2.3.4
Landscaping
Normally, landscaping will be limited to re-vegetating cleared and
unpaved areas with vegetation suitable for the local area.
2.3.5
Fencing
Each meter station site shall be fenced. The fenced area shall be large
enough to enclose all above ground facilities; to provide space for
operational and maintenance access; and to enclose all classified
hazardous areas.
2.4
BUILDINGS/ENCLOSURES
For specific material requirements, please refer to the latest revision of CPG Design
Standard DS-4006 - Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph Specifications.
CPG
To protect sensitive electrical and electronic components from excessive heat and
moisture, meter stations that meet any of the following conditions shall have a
walk-in EFM building installed at stations utilizing electronic measurement
equipment (except Low Cost Electronic Measurement (LCEM) applications where
EFM equipment is mounted directly to measurement runs). Stations employing a
gas chromatograph require a walk-in building (unless waived by CPG Engineering
and Operations).
2.4.1
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2.4.2
2.5
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
All meter station electrical equipment and electrical installations shall conform to
the requirements of the latest edition of ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
(NEC), and to the following codes and standards as applicable:
2.5.1
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2.5.2
Grounding
All buildings, structures and equipment shall be grounded in accordance
with the applicable codes and standards to minimize equipment
damage and personnel hazards from lightning and electrical faults. (See
Appendix A for Standard Drawings)
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2.5.3
Lighting
Where lighting is provided for a meter station, the lighting design shall
provide symmetrical and uniform illumination for the various areas. All
sites with flow control, where practical, shall have outdoor lighting with a
switch or breaker inside the RTU building.
The average illumination levels for specific meter station areas shall be as
follows:
EFM Building
25 to 35 candle
10 to 15 candle
5 to 10 candle
2.5.4
Electrical Installations
All electrical installations shall conform to the referenced codes and
standards and shall be in accordance with the following minimum
requirements:
A conduit run between pull points shall not contain more than
the equivalent of three one-quarter bends (270 degrees total).
The radii of all conduit bends shall be in accordance with the
current NEC specifications. All field bends are to be made with
an approved conduit bender.
Conduits shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding
10 feet. Vertical, exposed risers shall be supported at the top
and bottom and at intervals not exceeding 20 feet. Conduit shall
be firmly supported within 3 to 5 feet of any conduit termination,
such as at a conduit fitting, outlet body, junction box, cabinet, or
device.
Conduit fittings, devices, and junction boxes shall be installed
with openings faced outward, allowing full interior access without
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to #18 AWG twisted pair with foil/drain wire shielding. This cable
shall be thermocouple compensation, extension cable
compatible with the type thermocouple used. Copper wire shall
never be used for thermocouple extension cable [Belden 9365
(18 gauge) or Belden 9366 (16 gauge) or equal].
Control wiring for position, limit, pressure, temperature, or flow
switches shall be #18 AWG minimum.
Control wiring for 24 VDC solenoid valves shall be a #16 AWG
(or larger if necessary for voltage drop considerations). A
suppression diode shall be installed across the coil of each
solenoid control valve at the valve.
Include 20% spare conductors to allow for future needs.
All electrical devices installed on a skid should have conduits
installed and routed to a bulkhead area at the edge of the skid
for customer connections in the field.
Load Centers
A distribution panel shall be installed at sites that use commercial power
and have an RTU/Chromatograph building. The lighting distribution panel
shall be single phase, minimum 100 Amp, 8 circuit, and 240/120 volt.
2.5.7
ORIFICE METERS
This section describes requirements for orifice meters for measurement of natural gas.
Meter tube assemblies, orifice fittings and orifice plates shall be designed, fabricated,
tested and inspected in accordance with all applicable requirements of the latest edition of
AGA Report Number 3 and per the CPG Standard drawings. CPG Design Standard DS4003 should also be referenced
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3.1
SIZING CRITERIA
The number and size of orifice meter runs shall be selected to measure the
maximum flow rate at the minimum pressure and the minimum flow rate at the
maximum pressure, with Beta ratios and differential pressures within the ranges
specified below.
3.1.1
Beta Ratio
Typically, orifice plate bores shall be selected to provide a Beta ratio in
the range of 0.2 to 0.60.
3.1.2
Orifice Differential
Sizing of meter tubes and orifice plates shall be such that the orifice
differential is within the range of 10 to 200 inches of water column, over
the range of specified design flow rates.
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.2
3.2.1
All meter tube welds shall be ground smooth internally, to match the
contour of the pipe wall.
Meter Tube Minimum Dimensions and Configuration
Meter tube dimensions and configurations shall be as shown on the
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CPG Standard Drawings (see Appendix A for Drawing List). Only meter
run diameters shown in the illustrations are permitted without prior
approval from CPG. A drip pan and liquid collection system shall be
provided to catch liquids that may fall from the orifice fitting.
3.2.2
Orifice Fittings
Orifice fittings shall be either single or dual chamber as delineated in the
CPG standard drawings. Orifice flanges will not be permitted. Daniel
"Senior orifice fittings with a weld end on the inlet and a male face
flange on the outlet are approved for use in 8 and 10 sizes. Daniel
Simplex, TMCO Sure Shot, Canalta and Precision Solo single chamber
orifice fittings are approved for use in 2, 4 and 6 sizes.
3.2.3
Orifice fittings shall have a pressure rating suitable for the meter
station design pressure and MAOP.
Orifice fittings shall be "telemetering" type fittings having four
pairs of differential pressure taps, tapped 1/2" FNPT.
Orifice Plates
Orifice plates shall be concentric, square edge orifice plates conforming
to the requirements of AGA-3/API 14.3.2.
3.2.4
Flow Conditioners
Flow conditioners shall be a Canada Pipeline Accessories CPA 50E.
3.2.5
Pipe
Pipe used in the fabrication of meter tubes shall be select pipe, meeting
the dimensional and surface finish tolerances of API MPMS 14.3.2, and
manufactured per ASTM Standard A106 or API Specification 5L. The
wall and grade pipe shall be specified to meet the design pressure and
factor.
3.2.6
Flanges
Flanges for meter tubes shall be weld neck flanges, bored to match the
meter tube inside diameter.
All flanges shall be raised face flanges, except that the flange
mating with the male orifice-fitting flange shall have a mating
female flange to ensure accurate alignment.
Normally flanges shall be ASTM A105 forged steel flanges in
accordance with ASME/ANSI B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged
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3.3.2
3.4
INSTALLATION
3.4.1
General Arrangement
Meter tubes shall be installed square and level with the height of the
centerline between 3 feet and 4 feet above grade. Spacing between
outside diameter of each run shall be a minimum of 4 feet for
operational and maintenance access.
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3.4.2
Supports
Meter tubes shall be adequately supported with adjustable pipe
supports. As a minimum, one support shall be provided on the
downstream section near the orifice fitting, and a minimum of one
support shall be provided on the upstream section. Support design
must provide for removal of the upstream section of the tube for
inspection and must ensure that the other tube sections are adequately
supported, even when the upstream section is removed.
3.4.3
TURBINE METERS
This section describes requirements for turbine meters for measurement of natural gas.
Single or dual rotor Sensus turbine meters are acceptable for use by CPG. (Columbia
Gas Transmission limits use to single rotor turbine meters.) Meter tube assemblies and
turbine meters shall be designed, fabricated, tested and inspected in accordance with all
applicable requirements of the latest edition of AGA Transmission Measurement
Committee Report No. 7, Measurement of Gas by Turbine Meters. CPG Design Standard
DS-4007 should also be referenced
4.1
SIZING CRITERIA
The number and size of turbine meter runs shall be selected to measure the
maximum flow rate at the minimum pressure and the minimum flow rate at the
maximum pressure, while maintaining flow rates of individual meters within the
range recommended by the manufacturer.
4.1.1
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4.2
4.3
All meter tube welds shall be ground smooth internally, to match the
contour of the pipe wall.
Spare turbine meter modules shall be supplied with all turbine meter run
station installations.
4.3.2
Static Pressure
At Columbia Gulf Transmission and Columbia Gas Transmission
stations, Rosemount 3051 static pressure transmitter shall be used for
measuring static pressure and shall be direct mounted on the two valve
manifold which shall be tapped into the pressure connection on the
meter body where practical. Where necessary, stainless steel tubing
connections shall be 0.5 diameter, as short as practical and sloped to
drain back to the turbine meter.
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4.3.3
4.4
INSTALLATION
4.4.1
General Arrangement
Meter tubes shall be installed square and level with a centerline height
between 3 feet and 4 feet above grade. Minimum spacing between and
around meter tubes shall be adequate for operational and maintenance
access.
4.4.2
Supports
Meter tubes shall be adequately supported using adjustable pipe
supports.
4.4.3
4.4.4
Meter Protection
The meter tube blow down size shall be limited as specified by AGA 7.
A restriction plate shall be installed as specified in AGA 7 and found in
Appendix E.
4.4.5
Strainer
Each turbine meter station shall be equipped with a strainer upstream of
each meter inlet.
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4.4.6
Proving
Gas turbine meters normally are not be proved in the field. Normally
turbine meters, or meter internals will be replaced with shop-proved
units. In the event that field meter proving is contemplated for a
particular meter station, then appropriate meter prover connections shall
be provided.
4.4.7
4.4.8
Automatic oiler
A Welker automatic oiler, model number OIP-2BK is required on every
turbine meter.
ULTRASONIC METERS
This section describes requirements for ultrasonic meters for measurement of natural gas.
Meter tube assemblies and ultrasonic meters shall be designed, fabricated, tested and
inspected in accordance with all applicable requirements of the latest edition of AGA
Transmission Measurement Committee Report No. 9, Measurement of Gas by Multipath
Ultrasonic Meters, (AGA 9). CPG Design Standard DS-4004 should also be referenced.
Ultrasonic meters shall be used on gas flow only. Care should be taken to preclude two
phase flow across ultrasonic measurement intended for gas service.
5.1
SIZING CRITERIA
The number and size of ultrasonic meter runs shall be selected for an optimum
operating range between 5 fps and 75 fps with a maximum operating range
between 3 fps to 85 fps. The maximum operating range should not occur more
than 5% of the meter in-service time. Size determination is also based on the
maximum flow rate at the minimum pressure and the minimum flow rate at the
maximum pressure.
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5.1.1
5.1.2
5.2
Throttling Devices
A throttling device such as a regulator or partially closed valve shall not
be installed in close proximity to the ultrasonic meter. A header
assembly shall separate multiple meter settings from the
control/regulator setting. The meter station shall be designed to
incorporate 50 D of pipe and a minimum of two noise abatement fittings
(deadheaded tee with blind flange or weld cap) between the noise
generator and meter.
5.2.2
Pipe
Pipe used in the fabrication of meter tubes shall be select pipe, meeting
the dimensional and surface finish tolerances of AGA 9, and
manufactured under ASTM Standard A106 or API 5L. Pipe wall
thickness and yield strength shall be selected to provide the required
design pressure with a 0.5 design Factor after the meter tube is honed..
The meter tube ID shall match the internal diameter of the ultrasonic
meter after the meter tube is honed. The meter tube shall be honed with
an average internal surface roughness of 50 to 250 microinches.
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5.2.3
Flanges
Flanges for meter tubes shall be raised face weld neck flanges, bored to
match the meter tube inside diameter.
5.2.4
Auxiliary Connections
Meter tubes shall have auxiliary connections for vents, instrument gas
taps, temperature instruments and sample probes. The size and
location of these taps shall be as shown on the CPG Standard
Drawings (see Appendix A for Drawing List).
5.2.5
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5.3.2
Static Pressure
At Columbia Gulf Transmission and Columbia Gas Transmission stations,
Rosemount 3051 static pressure transmitter shall be used for measuring
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static pressure and shall be direct mounted on the two valve manifold which
shall be tapped into the pressure connection on the meter body where
practical. Where necessary, stainless steel tubing connections shall be 0.5
diameter, as short as practical and sloped to drain back to the ultrasonic
meter. (see CPG Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph
Specifications)
5.3.3
5.4
INSTALLATION
5.4.1
General Arrangement
Meter tubes shall be installed square and level with the centerline at a
height between 3 feet and 4 feet above grade. Spacing between the
outside diameters of the runs shall be a minimum of 4 feet for
operational and maintenance access. A canopy or cover designed for
the location and loads shall be installed over the ultrasonic meter runs
to keep sunlight off the meter runs to prevent thermal currents in the
meter tube.
The piping design shall allow for the addition of a temporary or
permanent check meter such as a clamp-on ultrasonic meter.
5.4.2
Supports
Meter tubes shall be adequately supported. Adjustable pipe supports
are preferred. As a minimum, one support shall be provided on the
meter tube on either side of the ultrasonic meter, and at least one
additional support shall be provided on the upstream section. Support
design must provide for removal of the upstream section of the meter
tube, and/or the ultrasonic meter, for inspection and must ensure that
the other tube sections are adequately supported, even when the
upstream section and/or ultrasonic meter are removed.
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5.4.3
METERS
Positive displacement meters shall be Dresser - Roots or Instromet or approved
equal with a rated working pressure equal to the design pressure of the meter
station piping in which the meter is to be installed. Meters shall be equipped with
an internal bypass.
6.1.1
Sizing Criteria
Meters shall be selected to measure the maximum flow rate at the
minimum pressure, and the minimum flow rate at the maximum
pressure, while maintaining the flow rates through the individual meter
within the range recommended by the manufacturer.
6.1.2
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6.1.3
6.1.4
6.2
INSTALLATION
6.2.1
General Arrangement
Positive displacement meters shall be installed square and level, and in
accordance with ANSI B109.3 and the manufacturers instructions.
6.2.2
Piping
Normally, piping for Rotary meters is shop fabricated. Piping materials,
fabrication, welding, painting and testing shall be in accordance with the
general piping requirements given in Section 11, Yard Piping and
Headers.
6.2.3
Supports
The rotary meter and related piping shall be adequately supported.
Support design must ensure that the meter is level, and that piping
loads are not transferred to the meter flanges.
6.2.4
Inlet, Outlet and Bypass Valves for Single Rotary Meter Setting
Each meter shall have full port double block and bleed ball valves on
the inlet and outlet valves and a bypass so that the meter can be
isolated and the flow bypassed.
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6.2.5
Strainer
A strainer shall be installed upstream of each rotary meter.
6.2.6
Prover Connections
A 2 weld x thread nipple with cap shall be provided on each side of the
meter so that a meter prover or master meter can be temporarily
connected in series with the rotary meter. The downstream prover
connection shall be at an elevation of at least 7' above grade to allow
safe venting of gas during testing.
6.2.7
Over-Range Protection
Rotary meters shall be protected from over-range with a critical flow
orifice provided by the meter manufacturer and properly sized to
prevent meter over-range. The critical flow orifice shall be a steel
paddle type orifice plate, designed for mounting between raised face
flanges, and shall be installed downstream of the meter outlet, normally
at the upstream flange of the outlet valve. See Appendix E for sizes.
6.3
6.3.2
Static Pressure
At Columbia Gulf Transmission and Columbia Gas Transmission
stations, Rosemount 3051 static pressure transmitter shall be used for
measuring static pressure and shall be direct mounted on the two valve
manifold which shall be tapped into the pressure connection on the
meter body where practical. Where necessary, stainless steel tubing
connections shall be 0.5 diameter, as short as practical and sloped to
drain back to the rotary meter. (see CPG Electronic Measurement and
Gas Chromatograph Specifications).
At meter stations with a single meter run, Low Cost Electronic
Measurement (LCEM) with integral pressure temperature sense will be
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DEFINITIONS
Overpressure protection System by which regulators or control valves control the
pressure from a higher MAOP pipeline to a lower MAOP pipeline. Two types of
overpressure protection are permitted by this guideline both specified by PHMSA
192.199. See Section 8.6 Over Pressure Protection.
Monitored set of regulation Two regulators or control valves are installed in series.
The primary or overpressure control valve is the downstream valve and shall be set at the
lower MAOP pipelines pressure which is to be protected. The upstream regulator or
control valve is the monitor valve that will take over if the primary control valve fails to
control correctly. See Section 8.6.3 Monitored Regulator Settings.
Over pressure shutdown valve Also known as a security valve, the Overpressure
shutdown valve acts as the monitor control valve and will close upon sensing its setpoint
and remain closed until manually reset. The Overpressure shutdown valve is used where
the customer has provided control of the higher MAOP pipeline so as not to over pressure
the lower MAOP pipeline. See Section 8.6.4 Over Pressure Shutdown Valves
Remote shutoff valve A standalone valve that can be remotely closed when a station
needs to be shut in at the discretion of CPG. See Section 8.8 Remote Shutoff Valve
Flow Control valve - The flow control valve receives a remote flow set point to control the
flow rate of gas using measurement at the facility. See Section 8.2.1 Flow Control
Valves
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Flow Control valve with overpressure control - The flow control valve receives a
remote flow set point to control the flow rate of gas using measurement at the facility.
However, this setpoint can be over ridden with overpressure control signal from either a
local pneumatic pressure controller or a local electronic pressure controller. See Section
8.2.1 Flow Control Valves
Pressure control valve The pressure control valve receives a remote pressure set point
to control the pressure of gas using pressure sense at the facility. However, this control
valve can be over ridden with overpressure control signal from either a local pneumatic
pressure controller or a local electronic pressure controller. See Section 8.3.1 Pressure
Control Valves
Run Sequencing Valve - The Run Sequencing Valve is fully opened or closed based on a
signal from the flow computer that determines if the meter run is required to accurately
gauge flow rate. See Section 8.1.1 Meter Run Sequencing Valves
Flow Direction Valve The Flow Direction Valve is fully opened or closed based on a
signal from the flow computer that determines direction of flow through a bidirectional
station. See Section 8.9 Flow Direction Valves
Relief Valve A valve that relieves gas to the atmosphere when a set pressure is sensed.
See Section 8.7 Relief Valves
Set Pressure The pressure set point at which an over pressure device actuates.
a)
Where the overpressure protection criterion is 110% of the maximum allowable
operating pressure, the overpressure protective device(s) may be set to function at a
pressure slightly higher than the maximum allowable operating pressure, but in no
case to exceed a set pressure of 105% of the maximum allowable operating pressure.
The maximum allowable operating pressure and the specified minimum yield strength
shall apply to the weakest element of the system being protected.
b)
It shall be recognized that in a Class 1 Location, design criteria permits a maximum
specified minimum yield strength of 72%. Limitations of 199.211(a) will not in all cases
permit a set pressure as high as 105% of the maximum allowable operating pressure
because of the 75% specified minimum yield strength limitation imposed by Section
192.201(a)(2)(i) that will apply in a Class 1 Location.
c)
The set pressure of a relief valve protecting a code stamped, unfired pressure vessel
contained within the pipeline system being protected cannot exceed the stamped
pressure rating of the vessel. MAOP in this context means the lowest maximum
allowable operating pressure, determined in accordance with the applicable codes and
standards, of any component of the protected piping or equipment.
8.1
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8.1.1
8.1.2
Valve Actuators
Valve actuators for meter run switching shall be double-acting pneumatic
actuators.
8.2
For safety reasons, power gas for valve actuators for the meter
run shall be taken from the blow down connection on the meter
tube that is being sequenced.
A block valve and an instrument supply system are required to
reduce the line pressure to the level required by the valve
actuator (normally 100 psig) shall be provided, and connected
with inch stainless steel tubing to provide valve actuator
power gas. See Section 8.6, Instrumentation Gas Supply.
Actuators on tube switching valves will be controlled
electronically using signals from the flow computer to solenoid
valves. The solenoids shall be latched until the desired valve
position is reached (typically this is full open) and then deenergized. It is also acceptable (depending upon the
circumstances) that double acting solenoids may be used to
pulse open double acting actuators on ball valve run sequencing
valves.
A shunting diode (Motorola 1N-5407 or equivalent) shall be
installed across each solenoid valve coil to suppress inductive
voltage transients.
FLOW CONTROL
Although the Customer may control flow in their piping system, CPG reserves the right
to override flow control into or out of the CPG piping system. Consequently, flow
control equipment operated by CPG shall be installed at all meter stations designed for
flow rates of 10 mmcfd or greater. Flow control may be provided for smaller meter
stations where required by the specific conditions or contract requirements. Flow
control valves shall be equipped with manual bypass piping and valves for flow
volumes of 10 mmcfd or greater.
8.2.1
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8.3
PRESSURE CONTROL
Pressure control shall be provided where necessary to control downstream pressure at
a specific value. A single pressure control valve does not constitute over pressure
protection.
8.3.1
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8.3.2
Regulation Bypass
Regulation bypass shall be installed at all pressure control settings
where flow cannot be interrupted and which have only a single regulator
run. The bypass run shall be designed with two plug valves. The first
plug valve can be manually throttled for pressure control while the
regulation is inspected and the second plug valve can be greased to
prevent leakage and can be locked shut. A pressure indicator shall be
installed between the plug valves for pressure indication. Consider
installing of a regulator between the plug valves for more accurate
control while the primary regulator run is being inspected.
8.4
8.5
Pressure and flow control valves shall be sized to operate between 20%
and 80% open over the range of design flow rates and pressures. Multiple
parallel valves shall be installed as required to achieve the required
turndown.
Sizing calculations shall include noise calculations. Noise abatement trim,
acoustic insulation, or other noise abatement measures shall be
implemented if predicted noise levels exceed 85 db at three feet, or if noise
levels exceed lower limits specified by federal, state or local regulations.
Control valves shall have raised face-flanged ends. Ball type control valves
may be "flangeless" (i.e. Fisher V-200) for mounting between raised face
flanges.
General
Flow and pressure control valves shall be installed above grade.
However, if noise is a consideration, the valves may be installed below
grade but only with CPG written approval.
8.5.2
Piping
Control valve piping shall be in accordance with the general requirements
of Section 11, Yard Piping and Headers, of these guidelines and shall
conform to the specific requirements outlined below.
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8.6
OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION
Each meter station and/or pipeline that is connected to a gas source so that the
maximum allowable operating pressure could be exceeded as the result of a pressure
control failure or some other type of failure, must have pressure relieving or pressure
limiting devices installed that meet the requirements of PHMSA Part 192.199 and
PHMSA Part 192.201.
8.6.1
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8.6.2
8.6.3
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8.6.4
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8.7
Selection
Safety/relief valves may be spring-loaded safety/relief valves or pilotoperated safety/relief valves and shall be certified by the manufacturer
as conforming to the requirements of Section VIII of the ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code, Pressure Vessels - Division 1.
8.7.2
Set Pressure
a)
b)
c)
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Relieving Capacity
Safety/relief valves shall have a relieving capacity sufficient to prevent
the pressure of the protected piping from exceeding 110 % of the
MAOP, or 75% of pipeline specified minimum yield strength (SMYS),
whichever is lower, based on the largest source of overpressure that
may result from any single failure.
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8.7.4
10
12
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8.8
8.9
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Power gas for remote flow direction valves shall be filtered, dried
gas from the instrument gas supply system. See Section 9.6,
Instrument Gas Supply.
Position feedback equipment shall be installed on remote flow
direction valves. This equipment should include full open and
full closed limit switches.
INSTRUMENTATION
This section describes general requirements for meter station instrumentation. For specific
material requirements, please refer to the latest revision of CPG Design Standard DS4006 - Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph Specifications.
9.1
9.1.1
All instrument, control and sampling lines shall be installed, supported and
routed to prevent damage from temperature variations and physical
disturbances. Instrument, control and sampling lines shall not span long
distances or be easily damaged by passing personnel.
A separate control line/pressure source must be designed and
installed on each overpressure protection device to ensure a single
failure does not incapacitate both the monitor and control.
Pressure Sensing Connections (Other than at Orifice Fittings)
Each pressure sensing connection on main gas piping shall have a
valve at the main gas piping.
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Tensile
Strength
(Minimum)
psi
Maximum
Working
Pressure
(100F)
psi
Size
O.D.
Wall
Thickness
Material
Type
Yield
Strength
(Minimum)
psi
1/8
.125" .005"
.028" .005"
316 SS
30,000
75,000
8,500
"
.250" .005"
.035" .005"
316 SS
30,000
75,000
5,250
3/8"
.375" .005"
.035" .005"
316 SS
30,000
75,000
3,500
"
.500" .005
.035" .005"
316 SS
30,000
75,000
2,625
"
.500" .005
.049" .005"
316 SS
30,000
75,000
3,675
9.1.2
9.1.3
Sample Connections
Connections for gas samplers, gas chromatographs or other gas
analysis instruments shall be located so as to obtain a representative
sample under all normal operating conditions.
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9.2
TRANSMITTERS
For specific material requirements, please refer to the latest revision of CPG
Design Standard DS-4006 Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph
Specifications.
9.2.1
9.2.2
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9.3
CONTROLLERS
9.3.1
9.3.2
Limit Switches
Use of valve position limit switches in the control process will be
coordinated with CPG Engineering to insure the flow computer load will
be compatible with their use. Proximity limit switches (Go or equal) will
be used. Any modulating control valve shall send actual valve position
feedback to the CPG RTU indicating the valve percentage open.
Microswitches shall not be used.
9.3.3
Flow Control
Control signals to the positioner/actuator on flow control valves shall be
provided either directly from the electronic flow measurement
equipment or via a motor controlled regulator type electronic -topneumatic transducer. The electronic signal to pneumatic signal
transducer for flow control shall be a Fairchild Model 24XFM No Bleed
Remote Set Regulator (RSR).
9.3.4
Pressure Control
Control signals for pressure control valves will be provided by either
electronic flow measurement equipment as described in Section 9.3.3,
or a pneumatic pressure controller sensing pressure directly from the
process connection and providing a direct pneumatic output to the valve
positioner/actuator. Local pneumatic pressure controllers shall come
equipped with an auto manual station see below.
9.3.5
Manual Control
The pneumatic control signal to the actuator or positioner shall have an
Auto/Manual control station or loading regulator to allow the valve to
be manually positioned.
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9.3.6
9.4
ODORIZATION
9.5
Where customer gas odorization is required, the customer shall install, own
and operate said equipment.
Where Columbia gas odorization is required (such as PORs into Columbia),
the customer shall install and own said equipment. Columbia will operate
said equipment at PORs.
The odorization equipment shall be located downstream of the
measurement and regulation equipment but upstream of the meter station
outlet block valve.
The customer must execute a Meter Set Agreement at new stations (or at
existing sites an EM Agreement) with CPG if handoff of measurement
signals is necessary for customer odorization control.
GAS SAMPLING
Where continuous gas sampling for measurement purposes is required, (at
stations that flow less than 10 mmcfd) a gas sampler (PGI Interceptor Model
PF3GL-Z2) shall be used. Sample connections shall be in accordance with
Section 9.1.3, Sample Connections, above, and in accordance with the sampler
manufacturers instructions. The continuous sampler shall be installed in an
insulated heated enclosure.
9.6
For safety, the power gas tap for each shutoff / sequencing valve shall be
located so that the source of that valves power gas is also blown down
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along with the piping isolated by the shutoff / sequencing valve. Thus, the
valve cannot be accidentally opened to pressurized piping.
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10.1
Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) and Telemetry is required for all new meter
stations.
Gas Quality measurement devices will be determined based upon the requirements of
each individual meter station. See Section 10.2 Gas Quality Devices.
The customer must execute an EM Agreement with CPG for handoff of
measurement signals where CPG has the only available measurement.
FLOW COMPUTERS
10.1.1
General Requirements
Flow computers shall accept inputs from the appropriate instruments
described in Section 9, Instrumentation, of these guidelines and from
gas chromatographs or other analytical instruments where installed.
10.1.2
10.2
Chromatograph
A chromatograph shall be installed if any of the following criteria is met:
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Moisture analyzer
Moisture analyzers shall be installed at all meter stations delivering 100
mmcfd or more into CPG and at smaller stations with a moisture
reading of 7 lbs per mmcf or greater after dehydration. In some
applications, an automatic shutoff valve may be required to shut in
the measuring station if the gas dew point exceeds set point for a
specified time period.
10.2.3
Hydrogen sulfide
Hydrogen Sulfide analyzers shall be installed at all meter stations with
initial gas sample indicating the presence of hydrogen sulfide in the
amount of 1/4 grain per hundred cubic feet. An automatic shutoff
valve is required to shut in the measuring station if the gas
received into the CPG systems exceeds the hydrogen sulfide limit.
10.2.4
Oxygen sensors
Oxygen sensors shall be installed at all meter stations with initial gas
sample indicating the presence of oxygen in the amount of 1% by
volume or greater.
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10.2.5
Other Devices
Hydrocarbon Dewpoint and/or CO2 analyzers requirement will be
determined by the CPG Engineer and Operations.
10.3
TELEMETERING
For specific material requirements, please refer to the latest revision of CPG
Design Standard DS-4006 - Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph
Specifications.
Data may be telemetered via telephone, cellular data unit, satellite or radio.
CPG shall be responsible for selection of the communication method(s) to be used
and shall select the specific equipment to be employed. Necessary permits shall
be obtained by Customer or as specified in the Interconnect Agreement.
10.4
POWER SUPPLY
For specific material requirements, please refer to the latest revision of CPG
Design Standard DS-4006 - Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph
Specifications.
Purchased power (120 VAC) shall be used whenever available to power the
electronic measurement and SCADA equipment. Refer to table 10.1.2 for Power
supply options
10.4.1
UPS System
The UPS system shall include batteries and battery charger to provide DC
power. The UPS system shall be equipped with system trouble alarm that
define AC input voltage loss and low DC power output. Battery chargers
shall be equipped with over voltage protection. Sufficient battery capacity
shall be provided to power the EFM load for a minimum of 48 hours.
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11.2
PIPE SIZING
All piping shall be conservatively designed for the maximum flow rate as per
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Section 2.2.3, Flow Rates, by using appropriate flow equations and applying the
following guidelines.
11.2.1
11.2.2
11.2.3
Station Bypasses
Higher gas velocities are acceptable for bypasses and other piping that is in
service only intermittently or for short durations; but consideration must be
given to potential for noise and erosion resulting from high velocity in such
piping. Velocities above 200 feet per second shall be avoided.
11.2.4
11.2.5
Other Considerations
Engineering judgment must be exercised in applying the guidelines
above. For specific situations good design requires consideration of all
the factors applicable to the design of a particular facility. Such factors
might include:
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11.3
Configuration/Layout
Piping must be designed to accommodate the process requirements
and must be designed within the constraints of the site dimensions and
profile, and the location of station inlet and outlet connections.
Each meter station shall have an inlet and outlet valve to allow the
meter station to be isolated from connected facilities, and shall have at
least one blow down valve to allow the isolated station piping to be
vented.
11.3.2
Header Configuration
11.3.3
An appropriately sized blow down along with tap for valve and
pressure gauge shall be provided on all piping sections capable of
being isolated.
A check valve shall be provided near the tap valve on the CPG
pipeline for both deliveries and receipts in unidirectional stations.
Meter tubes and regulator runs shall be arranged to drain to the
headers. All such headers, and other piping low points, shall have
valved drains/siphons, so that they can be checked for liquid, and
any accumulated liquid removed.
Piping dead ends and low areas where liquids and other corrosive
elements can collect are not permitted.
When multiple meter runs are used, the headers shall be installed
as F or T type configurations.
Header piping shall be configured to eliminate dead legs where
debris collects and promotes corrosion.
Headers with multiple inlets/outlets for meter tubes shall be
symmetrical and arranged to equalize flow through the meter tubes.
Consideration shall be given to installation of above grade inlet
headers at the same elevation as the USM installations.
Piping
To the maximum extent practical, main gas piping shall be buried to
provide for maximum protection and minimum maintenance.
Flanges rated ANSI 600 and lower shall be raised face flanges.
Ring-joint facing is preferred for flanges rated ANSI 900 and higher,
except where raised facing is required for assembly/disassembly or
to mate with raised face flanges on equipment.
The flange yield strength shall be equal or better than the pipe to
which it will be welded.
11.3.4
Flanged connections
Flanges shall be weld neck, raised face and bored to meet the wall
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Bolt Size
Threads
Torque
Ft. Lbs.
Bolt Size
Threads
Torque
Ft. Lbs.
13
15-30
1 3/8
660-890
5/8
11
50-65
890-1,050
10
100-130
1 5/8
1,035-1,215
7/8
175-215
1 7/8
1,565-1,845
220-280
2,215-2,585
1 1/8
370-470
3,755-4,145
435-570
11.3.5
Welding
All welding shall be done in accordance with the CPG Welding Manual.
All relevant test documentation shall be forwarded to the CPG
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Pressure Testing
All process piping shall be subjected to hydrostatic strength and leak
tests in accordance with PHMSA Part 192.501 through 192.517 and in
accordance with the following:
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Shall be legible.
NOTE
Nitrogen testing is allowable under certain conditions with prior
written approval from a CPG Design Engineer.
11.3.7
Valves
All valves shall be purchased to CPG Valve Specification VAL-101 and
Appendix C - Approved Vendor List.
Valves in main gas piping may be ball, gate or plug valves, except as
otherwise provided herein.
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11.3.8
Branch Connections
Branch connections shall meet the requirements of the applicable codes
and standards and shall be in accordance with CPG Standard DST-101
and the following:
11.3.9
Forged straight tees and reducing outlet tees are preferred for
branch connections where the branch connection exceeds the
mainline diameter by 67% and where economically feasible
(considerable gas loss or service outage is unacceptable).
Headers with multiple outlets may be extruded outlet headers or
may be made using tees. Depending on the size and
configuration, extruded outlet headers may be more economical
when installation costs are considered. When extruded headers
are used, consideration shall be given to including risers, drains
and other connections fabricated and tested as a part of the
header assembly at the manufacturers shop.
Where the branch to header ratio is smaller than that available with
standard tees, branches may be made with a standard tee with a
reducer on the branch; through the use of an extruded outlet tee; or
except as limited below, with a forged branch outlet fitting.
Welding outlet fittings (weld-o-lets, thread-o-lets, etc.) are limited
to branches 2" nominal size and smaller unless written
permission from the CPG Design engineer is obtained.
Weldolets greater than 4 should not be used.
Hot Taps
Hot taps on CPG pipelines shall be made only by CPG personnel
following established CPG design and procedures, or by a CPG
approved Contractor under CPG supervision. The nominal branch
diameter should not be greater than 67% of the nominal header
diameter. The flange on the hot tap valve shall be raised face. The
design and installation of the hot tap shall conform to all CPG Plans and
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PIPING MATERIALS
Pipe, valves, fittings, flanges and other pressure containing components used in
process piping shall conform to all relevant CPG Specifications and the recognized
industry codes and standards applicable to the particular material and to the codes
and standards referenced in the PHMSA Title 49 CFR 192 Appendix B.
11.5
CATHODIC PROTECTION
Companies designing cathodic protection at CPG stations shall utilize the
latest specifications and materials provided by the CPG Integrity
Management Department.
Piping in meter stations shall be cathodically protected as follows:
11.5.1
Insulating Flanges
Meter station piping shall be electrically isolated from the connected
pipelines or other facilities through the use of insulating flanges installed
at the inlet and outlet of the meter station, on the station side of the inlet
and outlet valves. Use of underground insulation joints is discouraged
and insulating flanges underground shall be prohibited.
11.5.2
11.5.3
Tubing-Insulating Unions
Electrically insulated tubing unions shall be installed to isolate transmitters
located outside of the meter station isolation flanges, from the meter station
piping. Any electrical connections for power or communications must be
isolated from station piping by either a dielectric tube fitting or dielectric
flange insulators on top-works.
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11.5.4
11.5.5
Painting
On CPG owned or operated and maintained facilities, all above ground
piping shall be abrasive blasted to SSPC SP-10 or NACE No 2 near
white metal finish and painted with the following coating specifications
as per the latest edition of CPG Procedure 70.001.029.
All paint materials shall be stored, thinned, applied and cured in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Piping and equipment furnished with an acceptable and compatible
shop applied primer need not be re-blasted and re-primed. In such
cases, defects in shop primer shall be repaired and intermediate and
finish paint applied as above.
Instruments, nameplates, stainless steel, galvanized steel, brass,
aluminum and glass shall not be painted and shall be masked and
protected during abrasive blasting and painting. Masking material shall
be removed upon completion of coating.
11.5.6
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11.5.7
11.5.8
11.5.9
11.5.10
Concrete Sleepers
Below grade piping resting on concrete supports shall be coated per CPG
Procedure 70.001.026 with 40 mils DFT of either Denso Protal 7200 two
part epoxy completely around the circumference of the pipe for a length of 6
inches past each end of the concrete form. If the pipe was mill coated with
FBE, apply 30 mils DFT per CPG procedure 70.001.032 of either the Denso
Protal 7200 directly over top of the FBE completely around the
circumference of the pipe for a length of 6 inches past each end of the
concrete form.
11.5.11
11.5.12
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12
FILTER SEPARATOR
12.1.1
General
One or more filter-separators shall be installed, and shall have an
aggregate design capacity equal to or greater than the maximum station
flow rate. Filter - separators shall be designed for operation over the
range of pressures, temperatures and flow rates required.
Filter-separator vessels shall be designed, fabricated, inspected and tested
in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Pressure Vessels - Division 1 and shall be code stamped.
However, after installation, the separator will be operated as a pipeline
component - not as an ASME Section VIII pressure vessel.
12.1.2
Configuration
Filter-separators shall be of horizontal configuration with an upstream
filter section separated with a bulkhead from a downstream separator or
mist extractor section. Each section shall connect to a separate liquid
collection sump.
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12.1.3
Performance
Over the range of specified operating conditions, filter-separators shall
be capable of removing solid particles and entrained liquid droplets from
the gas stream with the following efficiency:
Particles/droplets 3.0 microns and larger:
100% removal
99% removal
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12.2
12.3
Heaters shall be situated such that the heater coil and burner
can be pulled for inspection.
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12.3.2
Catalytic Heaters
Local heating of pressure control valves, instrument supply systems and
pilots to prevent hydrate formation may be done with gas fueled
catalytic heaters, where the size of the meter station, or the likely
frequency of the problem does not justify the installation of a heater to
heat the entire gas stream.
12.4
Drain Connections
Drain connections shall be provided on orifice fittings, on all headers;
and at other low points in piping that are likely to accumulate liquids.
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12.4.2
12.4.3
Liquid Storage
Collected liquids must be stored until they can be trucked away for
disposal. The size of the storage tank will be determined by the
quantity of liquid collected over time, and the frequency that it can be
efficiently hauled away for disposal. Storage tanks shall be atmospheric
and, depending on size, may be constructed of pipe and fittings or may
be conventional storage tanks.
All tanks shall be installed above grade and shall be within tank
dikes or on curbed foundations sufficient to contain the tank
volume. (If multiple tanks are located within a single diked area
then the dike capacity shall be determined in accordance with
NFPA requirements.)
Conventional steel storage tanks shall be welded tanks
conforming to the requirements of API Specification 12F,
Specification for Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production
Liquids. (Tanks smaller than 90 barrels shall conform to API
12F to the extent applicable.)
Liquid storage tanks shall be vented to atmosphere and all
vents shall have flame arrestors.
API 12F tanks shall have normal and emergency venting
capacities as required by that specification. Restriction orifices
shall be installed at automatic liquid dump valves to ensure that
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tank venting capacities are not exceeded in the event the dump
valve fails open.
All liquid storage tanks shall be equipped with level gauge
glasses or level indicators.
Where liquid storage tanks are located at delivery locations
from the CPG system, high liquid level switches shall be
installed with outputs connected to the appropriate status inputs
of the station flow computer to provide remote alarm capability.
Tank inlet lines from drain collection systems shall be piped to
enter the top of the storage tank, above the maximum liquid level.
A tank truck loading area grounding station shall be installed at
each location where a tank drain hose is to be connected to a
truck loading point. See CPG standard drawings.
In addition, two warning signs with the following messages shall
be installed:
(1)
(2)
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Sensus
Turbine
Meter
Type
Pipe Size
(in)
Orifice
Dia.
(in)
Orifice
Plate OD
(in)
Orifice Plate
Thickness
(in)
Flowrate 120%
Capacity of Meter
(0.6 S.G. Gas)
T-18
1.35
6.78
0.125
21600
T-27
1.66
6.78
0.187
32400
T-30
1.74
8.66
0.187
36000
T-35
1.88
8.66
0.25
42000
T-57
2.41
8.66
0.25
68400
T-60
2.47
10.91
0.312
72000
T-90
3.02
10.91
0.312
108000
T-140
12
3.77
16.03
0.375
168000
T-230
12
4.83
16.03
0.375
276000
Restriction plates will result in a 50% permanent reduction in pressure across the
plate at sonic flow 120% rated meter capacity listed
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Title
70.001.026
70.001.029
70.001.032
70.001.036
70.001.037
70.001.038
70.001.040
70.002.041
70.001.041
70.001.042
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20
Sizing Criteria
20.2
The number and size of meter runs shall be dependent on expected flow
ranges and/or impact of outage duration limitations. Single run Coriolis meters
stations are acceptable if one meter run can handle all anticipated station
flowrates within the manufacturers capacity parameters. Single run Coriolis
meter stations should include a lockable bypass valve to allow flow to the
customer while a Zero Flow Check is done on the Coriolis meter. The bypass
shall be designed to meet the intent of Section 2.2.5.
The Signal Processing Unit (SPU) provides two frequency outputs to the RTU
(one for CPG and one for the customer) in corrected pound mass. The RTU
calculates gas volume in standard cubic feet of gas per hour. Vendors should
be consulted to size a meter appropriate for each application.
Full port ball valves shall be used for meter run block valves. Insulation flange
kits shall be installed on the meter side of the meter run block valves.
Run sequencing valves shall be butterfly valves installed downstream of the
Coriolis meters normal flow direction. Using the outlet meter run block
valve for run sequencing is not recommended.
Coriolis meters runs may be skid mounted to afford ease of installation.
However, only the Coriolis meters shall be sent to qualified calibration facilities.
Coriolis meters are inherently bi-directional but pressure taps, chromatograph
probes, temperature thermowells and test thermowells shall be installed
upstream of the Coriolis meter in the normal flow direction which is indicated by
the flow arrow on the meter body.
At Columbia Gulf Transmission and Columbia Gas Transmission stations, A
Rosemount 3051 static pressure transmitter be installed upstream of the
chromatograph probe and temperature thermowell, test thermowell and the
Coriolis meter in the normal flow direction. A pressure transmitter shall be
installed on each meter run in multi-run Coriolis meters stations. (see CPG
Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph Specifications)
At Columbia Gulf Transmission and Columbia Gas Transmission stations,
Rosemount 3144 temperature transmitters and test thermowells shall be
installed on each meter run on multi-run Coriolis meters stations upstream of
the Coriolis meter in the normal flow direction. Protrusion of these thermowells
should be limited to 1/3 of diameter of pipe, but no greater than 8. (see CPG
Electronic Measurement and Gas Chromatograph Specifications)
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20.3
Coriolis meters shall be water calibrated at the manufacturers before the unit is
shipped.
The Coriolis meter shall be a minimum of plus or minus 0.1% accurate after
calibration. The manufacturer shall also provide calibration certification
documents at 100%, 10%, 50% and 100% of the meter flow capacity (in that
order).
Individual Coriolis meter flow coefficient and serial number shall be noted on a
badge affixed to the meter body.
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Calibration diagnostic information shall include initial Coriolis meter test results
for left pickup, right pickup, drive gain, zero offset at 100, 10, 50 and 100%
flowrates. This documentation shall be provided with the meters.
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