OISD STANDARD - 144

Second Edition, October 2005

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LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)

INSTALLATIONS

Prepared by

FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE ON
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)

OIL INDUSTRY SAFETY DIRECTORATE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
7th Floor, New Delhi House
27, Barakhamba Road
Connaught Place, New Delhi 110 001
 NOTE

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responsibility for loss or damage resulting from their use.

These documents are intended to supplement rather than replace the prevailing
statutory requirements.
 FOREWORD

The Oil Industry in India is more than 100 years old. As such, a variety of
practices have been in vogue because of collaboration/ association with different
foreign companies and governments. Standardisation in design philosophies ,
operating and maintenance practices was hardly in existence at a national level.
This, coupled with feed back from some serious accidents that occurred in the
recent past in India and abroad, emphasised the need for the industry to review
the existing state of art in designing, operating and maintaining oil and gas
installations.

With this in view, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in 1986 constituted a
Safety Council assisted by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) for
formulating and implementing a series of self regulatory measures aimed at
removing obsolescence, standardising and upgrading the existing standards to
ensure safer operations. Accordingly, OISD constituted a number of functional
committees comprising of experts nominated from the industry to draw up
standards and guidelines on various subjects.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been used extensively as domestic fuel as
well as with industrial applications due to its unique properties and
environmental benefits. The document on "LPG Bottling plant operations" was
prepared in 1994. The present document "LPG Installations" has been prepared
by the functional based on the accumulated knowledge and experience of
industry members and updation of national and international codes and
practices related to LPG.

This document will be reviewed periodically for improvements based on

the new experiences and better understanding. Suggestions may be
addressed to :

The Coordinator,
Committee on “LPG”
Oil Industry Safety Directorate,
7th floor, New Delhi House,
27, Barakhamba Road,
New Delhi – 110001
 FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE
( Second Edition - October, 2005)

NAME ORGANISATION

LEADER
Sh. R. Krishnan Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mumbai

MEMBERS
Sh. A.N. Biswas Deptt. of Explosives, Nagpur

Sh. N. Rajkhowa, Engineers India Limited, New Delhi

Sh. B.S. Giridhar Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., - HQ, Mumbai

Sh. N. Dasgupta Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mumbai

Sh. T.Koteeswaran Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Chennai

Sh. B.J. Phukan Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., Assam

Sh. P. Jaidevan Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Calicut

Sh. S. Ramesh Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Noida

MEMBER COORDINATOR
Sh. S. C. Gupta Oil Industry Safety Directorate, New Delhi

FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

( First Edition – April 1994 )

NAME ORGANISATION
LEADER
Sh. S.C. Tandon Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., ( Ref.)
MEMBERS
Sh. H.G. Bhinde Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., ( Mkt.)

Sh. A.C. Kelkar Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., ( Mkt.)

Sh. V. Narayana Rao Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., (Mkt.)

Sh. P. Kumaraswamy Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., ( Ref.)

Sh. P.P. Nadkarni Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., (Mkt.)

Sh. S. Mathur Engineers India Limited, New Delhi

MEMBER COORDINATOR
Sh. S. C. Gupta Oil Industry Safety Directorate, New Delhi

CONTENTS
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1 Introduction
2 Scope
3 Definitions
4 Statutory Rules/ Regulations
5 Installation Layout
6 Design Considerations
7 Storage & Handling of Bulk LPG
8 Bottling Operations
9 Maintenance & Inspection
10 Statutory Testing of LPG Cylinders
11 Fire Protection Facilities
12 Gas Monitoring System
13 Emergency Management Plan
14 Safety Audit
15 References

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LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)

INSTALLATIONS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a
mixture of light hydrocarbons primarily
C3 & C4 derived from petroleum, which is
gaseous at ambient temperature and
atmospheric pressure, is liquefied at
ambient temperature with application of
moderate pressure. LPG due to its
inherent properties is susceptible to fire,
explosion and other hazards. Such
hazards can have an impact on the
property, equipment, plant personnel and
public.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
handling, bottling and distribution throw
major challenges due to its inherent
properties. Major incidents i.e.
fires/explosions in LPG facilities in world
have underlined the need for total in
depth review of design, procedures,
maintenance, fire fighting and safety
aspects in LPG handling.
The oil and gas industry over the years
have learnt lessons from fires and
explosions and have been updating and
standardising design, operations, bottling
and distribution of LPG.
Some of the important properties of LPG
are as below :
 LPG at atmospheric pressure and
temperature is a gas which is 1.5 to
2.0 times heavier than air. It is
readily liquefied under moderate
pressures. The density of the liquid is
approximately half that of water and
ranges from 0.525 to 0.580 @ 15 oC.
 The pressure inside a LPG storage
vessel/ cylinder is equal to the vapour
pressure corresponding to the
temperature of LPG in the storage
vessel. The restriction on vapour
pressure is stipulated by IS-4576.
 LPG has an explosive range of 1.8%
to 9.5% volume of gas in air. This is
considerably narrower than other
common gaseous fuels. This gives an
indication of hazard of LPG vapour
accumulated in low lying area in the
eventuality of the leakage or spillage.
 LPG is colourless both in liquid and
vapour phase. During leakage the
vapourisation of liquid cools the
atmosphere and condenses the water
vapour contained in them to form a
whitish fog which may make it
possible to see an escape of LPG.
 The coefficient of expansion is
around 0.00237 per oC. At liquid full
condition any further expansion of
the liquid, the container pressure will
rise by approx. 14 to 15 kg./sq.cm.
for each degree centigrade.
 LPG has only a very faint smell,
therefore, ethyl mercaptan is normally
used as stenching agent for
identifying the leakage as per IS :
4576.
 The auto-ignition temperature of
LPG ranges from 410 to 580 oC.

 Water, being insoluble in LPG, if

present in LPG can cause rust and
corrosion and freeze-up of valves,
drain valves, excess-flow check
valves, cylinder valves and regulators
thereby affecting their functioning
and at times can lead to leakage of
LPG.

 LPG liquid has low viscosity of

around 0.3 CS @ 45 oC and can leak
when other petroleum products
normally cannot, thus demanding a
very high integrity in the pressurised
system to avoid leakage.

 LPG even though slightly toxic, is not

poisonous in vapour phase, but can,
however, suffocate when in large
concentrations due to the fact that it
displaces oxygen. In view of this the
vapour posses mild anaesthetic
properties.
2.0 SCOPE
This standard lays down the minimum
safety requirements on design,
layout, storage, loading /
unloading, operation, inspection &
maintenance, fire protection,
emergency planning and safety
audit systems of LPG Installations.
This standard does not cover
process plants, the distribution of
LPG to domestic & non-domestic
consumers and pipeline operations,
road / rail transportation,
refrigerated and mounded storage
facilities for LPG.
This standard is not applicable to bottling
plants having a bulk LPG inventory
not exceeding 100 MT with
minimum two storage vessels and
with LPG bottling a total quantity
not exceeding 20 MT per shift of 8
hrs. The safety requirement for
such LPG Bottling plants are
covered in OISD-GDN-169.
Safety requirements for mounded
Storage facilities are covered in
OISD-STD-150. The requirements
for Auto LPG Dispensing Stations
are covered in OISD-STD-210.
The green belt /buffer zone beyond the
installation boundary is outside the scope
of this standard. Such provisions may be
considered based on local environment /
security requirements.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
Approved Type : Any equipment which
has specific approval for use under
specified conditions by competent
authority or authorised person as the case
may be.
Area Classification : It is a method of
classifying an area zone wise/ group wise
based on the presence of explosive gas/
vapour - air mixture vis-a-vis the
requirement of precautions for
construction and use of electrical
apparatus.
Bonding : Bonding is the process by
which two electrical conducting bodies
are connected using a conductor to
maintain electrical continuity to prevent
sparking between two conducting bodies.
Bulk Vessels : A pressure vessel used for
more than 1000 litres water capacity for
storage or transportation of LPG.
Bullet : A horizontal cylindrical pressure
vessel used for storage or transportation
of LPG by rail/ road.
Compressed Gas : Any permanent gas,
liquefiable gas or gas dissolved in liquid
under pressure or gas mixture which in a
closed container exercises a pressure
either exceeding 2.5 kg/sq.cm. abs @ 15
o
C or a pressure exceeding 3.0 kg/Sq.cm.
abs @ 50 oC or both.
Cylinders : A portable LPG container
upto 1000 litres water capacity used for
both domestic and industrial purposes.
Explosive mixture : It is a mixture of
combustion agent (oxidising product-gas,
vapour, liquid or solid) and a fuel
(oxidisable product - gas, liquid or solid)
in such proportions that it could give rise
to a very rapid and lively oxidisation
reaction liberating more energy than is
dissipated through conduction and
convection.
Earthing : Earthing is the provision of a
safe path of electrical current to ground,
in order to protect structures, plant and
equipment from the effects of stray
electrical current, and electrostatics
discharge.
Filling Ratio : It is the ratio of weight of
LPG in a container to the weight of
water the same container can hold at 15
o
C.
Fire safe : As applied to valves, it is the
concept of controlling the leakage to an
acceptable level after damage
encountered during and after the fire
achieved by dual seating.
Fire proofing : It is an insulation that
provides a degree of fire resistance to
protect substrates like vessels, piping and
structures for a predetermined time
period against fire.
Flammability : It is the percentage of
volume of any flammable vapour in air-
vapour mixtures capable to form an
explosive mixture.
Flammable (or Inflammable) : Any
substance which when tested in a
specified manner will ignite when mixed
with air on contact with a flame and will
support combustion.
Gas-Free : it means the concentration of
flammable or toxic gases or both in a
pressure vessel or pipeline is within the
safe limits specified for persons to enter
and carryout hotwork in such vessels/
pipelines.
Horton Sphere : A spherical pressure
vessel used for storage of LPG.
Hot Work : It is an activity which may
produce enough heat to ignite a
flammable air-hydrocarbon mixture or a
flammable substance.
Installation : The facilities where LPG is
stored or loading/ unloading operations
or bottling operations are carried out.
Kerb Wall : A wall of appropriate height
and size constructed of suitable material
and designed to contain the LPG spillage
and to direct it to a safe location around
the storage vessel.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) : The
term applies to a mixture of certain light
hydrocarbon predominately C3 & C4,
derived from petroleum & natural gas
which are gaseous at ambient
temperature and pressure, may be
condensed to a liquid state at normal
ambient temperature by the application of
moderate pressure and conforming to
IS : 4576 or IS: 14861.
Purging : It is the act of replacing the
atmosphere within a container by an inert
substance in such a manner as to prevent
the formation of explosive mixture.
Purging into Service : is the
replacement of air in a closed system by
an inert substance and replacement of the
later by combustible gas, vapour, or
liquid.
Purging out of service : is the
replacement of normal combustible
content of a closed system by an inert
substance, and replacement of the later
by air.
Tare Weight : The weight of the cylinder
together with any fitting permanently
attached to it including the weight of
valve.
Maximum Working Pressure : It is
saturated vapour pressure of LPG at 65
o
C for LPG cylinders and 55 oC for bulk
vessels.
Water Capacity : The maximum
volume of water in litre that the a
container can hold at 15 oC.
4..0 STATUTORY RULES /
REGULATIONS
The LPG installation & various facilities
are covered under many regulations and
require specific approval / licence from
concerned statutory authorities. The
various regulations applicable to LPG
installation facilities are as below :

a. Gas Cylinders Rules, 1981 (under
Indian Explosives Act,1884)
b. Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels
(unfired) Rules-1981 (Under Indian
Explosives Act 1884).
c. The Factories Act, 1948.
d. Indian Electricity Rules
e. The Standards of Weight & Measures
Rules - 1987 Under Weight &
Measures Act - 1976.
f. The Standards of Weight & Measures
(Packaged Commodities Rules-1977)
g. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation
of supply and distribution Order -
1993).
h. The Motor Vehicles Act - 1988.
i. Environmental Regulations :
 Water (Prevention & Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974.
 Air (Prevention & Control of
Pollution) Act- 1981
 The Environment (Protection)
Act – 1986
 Manufacture, storage & import of
Hazardous chemicals Rules -
1989.
 Guidelines for Environmental
clearance of new projects - 1981.
In addition to the above Statutory
regulations, there are various
recommended guidelines emerging out of
the various Committees set up by the
Govt. of India from time to time for
streamlining/ improving the safety
standards of LPG Bottling/ Distribution:
a. Vasudevan Committee - 1983
Ministry of Energy (Department of
Petroleum).
b. Expert Committee Review of Safety
and Operating Procedures in LPG
facilities - 1986, Ministry of
Petroleum & Natural Gas
(Department of Petroleum)
c. Sudha Joshi Committee for better
services to LPG users - 1987
(Ministry of Petroleum & Natural
Gas).
5.0 INSTALLATION LAYOUT
5. 1 GENERAL
The layout of the LPG facilities including
the arrangement and location of plant
roads, walkways, doors and operating
equipment shall be designed to permit
personnel and equipment to reach any
area effected by fire rapidly and
effectively. The layout shall permit
access from at least two directions.
The general principles of layout of LPG
storage, bottling and bulk handling
facilities have been detailed. The various
facilities within LPG installation shall be
located based on Table-I and Table-II.
5.2 LOCATION & SEPARATION
DISTANCES :
5.2.1 LOCATION
While assessing the suitability of any site
for location of LPG installation, the
following aspects shall be considered :
a) The location of residential quarters,
other industries, railways, roads,
 waterways, overhead power lines,
places of public assemblies etc.. This
shall be covered in risk analysis study
of the proposed site. The study shall
also be used to plan for emergency
measures.
b) Adequate availability of water from a
reliable source or alternate
arrangements proposed.
c) The topographical nature of the site
with specific reference to its effect on
the accidental release of LPG.
d) The availability of space for future
extension of LPG facilities, if any,
shall also comply with the safety
norms.
e) The meteorological data of the
location including predominant wind
direction & velocity, high flood level,
temperatures etc.
5.2.2 SEPARATION DISTANCES
The separation distances as given in
Table- I & II are the distances in plane
between the nearest point on a vessel
other than the filling/ discharge line and a
specified feature, e.g. adjacent vessel, site
boundary etc.
5.3 LAYOUT
The following aspects shall be considered
while establishing layout of LPG storage
vessels. Bullets or spheres are used for
above ground storage of LPG.
a. The access of mobile fire fighting
equipment to the storage vessels shall
be at least from two sides.
b. Longitudinal axis of static storage
vessels (bullets) shall not be pointed
towards other vessels, vital
equipments e.g. LPG cylinder sheds,
tank lorry/tank wagon gantries, LPG
pump house and buildings wherein
control panels for fire and gas
detection/ actuation panels are
situated.
c. Storage vessels to be located
preferably in downwind of potential
ignition sources at lower elevation.
d. No foreign material / combustible
substances shall be stored in storage
area.
e. Storage vessels shall be laid out in
single row in each group.
f. Storage vessels shall not be located
one above the other.
5.4 LPG STORAGE FACILITIES:
(a) CONFINEMENT/ GRADING -
Kerb wall shall be provided around
all sides of the storage vessel with
concrete flooring of the ground
under vessel and extending upto
minimum distance of D/2 or 5M
whichever is higher and atleast 5 M
(min.) from the edge of the storage
vessel with a slope of 1:100 (min.).
Grading of the ground underneath
should be levelled and directed to an
area connected with water seal away
from the storage vessel.
Kerb wall height shall be minimum
30 cm but shall not exceed 60 cm
otherwise evaporation of spilled LPG
may get affected.
Spillage diversion area shall be
located at a distance where the
flames from fire will not impinge on
the vessel. This distance shall not be
less than the diameter of the nearest
vessel or minimum 15 M. No
accumulation of LPG should be
possible underneath the storage
vessel in any condition.
(b) PIPING - Only piping associated
with the storage vessels shall be
located within the storage areas or
between the storage area and the
manifold system.
(c) SURFACE DRAINAGE - In order
to prevent the escape of spillage into
the main drainage system, surface
water from the storage area and from
the manifold area shall be directed to
the main drainage through a water
seal to avoid the spread of LPG.
(d) GROUPING - Vessels shall be
arranged into groups, each having a
maximum of six vessels. There shall
be minimum spacing as specified in
Table-I between adjacent vessels.
Each group shall be separated by
roads on all four sides for easy access
and emergency handling.
(e) Spheres and bullets shall be treated
as separate groups with minimum 30
M distance between two groups.
Top surfaces of all the vessels installed in
a group shall be on the same plane. It is
necessary to provide separate manifolds
preferably with independent pumping
facilities for bullets and spheres.
Alternatively, fail safe interlocks like two
way valves shall be provided so as to
avoid any chances of overfilling of
adjacent vessels due to gravitation.
5.5 LPG BULK LOADING /
UNLOADING FACILITIES
5.5.1 LPG tank lorry loading/
unloading gantry shall be covered
and located in a separate block
and shall not be grouped with
other petroleum products.
5.5.2 LPG loading/ unloading rail
gantries shall have separate rail
spur and be grouped separately at
least 50 M from other rail
shunting facilities.
5.5.3 Space for turning with minimum
radius of 20 M for tank lorries
shall be provided commensurate
with the capacities of the tank
trucks.
5.5.4 LPG tank wagon loading/
unloading shall be restricted to a
maximum of half rake, not
exceeding 600 tonnes. If full rake
loading/ unloading is envisaged
this shall be done on two separate
rail gantries separated by a
minimum distance of 50M.
5.5.5 Maximum number of LPG tank
lorry bays shall be restricted to 8
in one group. Separation distance
between the two groups shall not
be less than 30 M.
5.5.6 For adequate permanent
protection for tank lorry
discharge, pipeline island shall be
provided. The minimum width of
such pipeline island shall be 1 M.
5.5.7 The layout of the unloading
location shall be such that tank
truck being unloaded shall be in
drive out position.
5.5.8 The weigh bridge of adequate
capacity shall be provided and
proper maneuverability for
vehicles.
5.5.9 Tank truck shall be loaded/
unloaded with suitable
arrangement for cold flaring of
hose content, if used at the end of
the operations.
5.5.10 LPG tank truck parking area
(Bulk/ Packed) shall be located in
a secured area and provided with
adequate no. of hydrants /
monitors to cover the entire
parking area.
5.6 LPG BOTTLING FACILITIES

5.6.1 LPG bottling facilities shall be
located at a safe distance from
other facilities with minimum
ingress of traffic and upwind
direction with respect to bulk
storage.
There shall not be any deep
ditches in the surrounding areas
at least within 15 M from storage
sheds to avoid settling of LPG
vapour.
5.6.2 LPG Bottling section shall be of
single storey. Antistatic mastic
flooring conforming to IS-8374
shall be provided in the LPG
filling shed/ cylinder storage
including valve changing shed to
avoid frictional sparks. The shed
shall be supported by RCC
columns alternatively structure
steel columns shall be covered
with concrete or fire-proofing
material upto full height of
columns. Anti static mastic
coating upto 1.5 m (Min.) shall be
done of the supporting columns
of the shed.
5.6.3 The bottling operation shall be
carried out in the filling shed.
Separate sheds for filled
cylinders storage, valve changing,
degassing, if any, shall be
provided. Valve changing unit
without evacuation can be
provided in filling shed itself.
Empty cylinders storage area shall
be properly segregated from
filling machines by 5 M (Min.).
Cylinders shall always be stacked
vertically with maximum stack
height of 1.5 m. For details of
cylinders stacking pattern refer
Figure - I .
5.6.4 LPG cylinder filling machines and
other related testing facilities shall
be provided in sequential order.
5.6.5 A separate shed shall be provided
for carrying out degassing of
defective cylinders.
5.6.6 Cylinder storage shall be kept on
or above grade and never below
grade in cellar or basement.
5.6.7 Filled cylinders shall not be stored
in the vicinity of cylinders
containing other gases or
hazardous substances.
5.6.8 Escape routes shall be specified
and marked in LPG sheds for
evacuation of employees in
emergency.
5.6.9 There shall be sufficient no. of
crossovers to avoid trapping of
personnel in LPG sheds by
conveyors, cylinders and other
facilities. Further, sufficient no. of
escape routes shall be provided.
5.6.10 All steps forming part of the
escape routes shall be minimum
1.2 M with treads 30 cms
(minimum) and maximum rise of
15 cms.
5.7 PROTECTION OF FACILITIES
5.7.1 Properly laid out roads around
various facilities shall be provided
within the installation area for
smooth access of fire tenders etc.
in case of emergency.
5.7.2 Proper industry type boundary
wall atleast 3 M high with 0.6 M
barbed wire on top shall be
provided around the installation
unless the bottling plant is
protected as a part of refinery
complex.
5.7.3 Emergency exit with proper gate 5.8 UTILITIES
shall be provided in the
earmarked zone. Utilities consisting of fire water pumps,
admin. building, canteen, motor control
5.7.4 In case provision for green belt is centre, DG room, air compressors, dryers
made, the same shall be etc. shall be separated from other LPG
segregated from hazardous area facilities and located as per the separation
by 1 M high wall / chain link as specified in Table-I.
fencing. Alternatively, it shall be
treated as a part of hazardous
area.

TABLE - I

INTERDISTANCE FOR LPG FACILITIES

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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1. LPG Storage vessels * T-II 30 30 50 30 15 60

2. Boundary/property line/ T-II - 30 30 50 30 30 -

group of bldgs. not associated
with LPG installation

3. Shed-LPG 30 30 15 30 50 30 15 60

4. Tank truck gantry - LPG 30 30 30 50 50 50 30 60

5. Tank wagon gantry 50 50 50 50 50 50 30 60

6. LPG/other rail spurs 30 30 30 50 50 50 30 60

7. Pump house/Comp.house 15 30 15 30 30 30 - 60
(LPG)
8. Fire Pump House/ storage tank 60 ** 60 60 60 60 60 -
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Notes :
1. All distances are in metres. All distances shall be measured between the nearest points on the
perimeter of each facility. except in case of tank vehicle loading/unloading area where the distance
shall be measured from the centre of each bay and for storage vessels where the distance shall be
measured from the nearest point on the vertical shadow of the vessel.
2. Notation :
 T-II - Refer Table - II
 1/4 of sum of diameters of adjacent vessels or Half the diameter of the larger of the
two adjacent vessels, whichever is greater.
** Any distance for operational convenience.
3. Distance of stabling line shall be as per minimum Railway Standards.
4. Distance of stabling line shall be as per Railway guidelines.

TABLE - II
DISTANCE BETWEEN LPG STORAGE VESSELS AND PLANT BOUNDARY/GROUP OF
BUILDINGS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH LPG INSTALLATION
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Capacity of each Distance
vessel (Cu.Mt. of water) ( in metre )
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10-20 15
> 20-40 20
>40-350 30
>350-450 40
>450-750 60
>750-3800 90
> 3800 120
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6.0 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

ii. Material shall be in line with design
6.1 GENERAL code. ASTM A516 Gr. 60 shall be
used for refinery service (BS-5500
This section describes the design and shall not be used for the same) and
safety features required in a typical LPG for marketing installation where H2S
bottling installation. is not present ASTM A 516 Gr. 70 or
A 537 CLASS 1 can be used. Micro-
6.2 LPG STORAGE VESSELS alloyed steel containing Ni, Mo, Va
shall not be considered. Maximum
The minimum requirements w.r.t. design specified tensile stress shall not be
considerations and various fitting to be more than 80,000 psi.
provided LPG storage vessels shall be as
under : iii. Design temperature : (-) 27oC to
(+) 55 oC.
6.2.1 MECHANICAL DESIGN
iv. Design Pressure : 14.5 Kg/ cm2g on
i. The storage vessel shall be designed top as per IS: 4576 at 55 oC.
in accordance with the codes i.e.
ASME SEC. VIII or IS-2825 or PD Marketable LPG conforming to IS:
- 5500 or equivalent duly approved 4576 can have a maximum vapour
by CCE. Design shall take into pressure of 16.87 Kg/ Sq.cm.g at 65 o
account the Static and Mobile C temperature. LPG with higher
Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules vapour pressure are not expected to
1981 also. be stored in bottling installations.

A single code shall be adopted for The recommended design pressure and
design, fabrication, inspection and temperature shall be treated as
testing i.e. ASTM and BS shall not be MINIMUM requirement and other
combined.
design consideration and Statutory
requirements shall also be considered.
v. Other Design Considerations
Corrosion Allowance : minimum 1.5 mm
Radiography : Full
Stress Relieving : 100% irrespective of
thickness.
Wind pressure : as per IS: 875
Earthquake pressure : as per IS:1893
Hydro test pressure : As per Design Code
Where ever extreme climatic conditions
or security reasons warrants, suitable
alterations in design can be made with
approval from statutory bodies.
6.2.2 FITTINGS
Spheres/ bullets other than underground
shall have a single nozzle at the bottom
for liquid inlet as well as outlet. The
nozzle shall be full welded pipe, stress
relieved along with the vessel and shall
extend minimum 3 meters from the
shadow of the sphere/ bullet. A remote
operated shutdown valve (ROV) shall be
provided on this bottom nozzle at a
distance of at least 3 meters from the
shadow of sphere/ bullet. The nozzle
pipe shall have a minimum slope of 1.5 o.
There shall not be any other flanges,
manhole, instrument tapping on this
nozzle upto the ROV or on sphere/ bullet
bottom. In order to avoid stress on the
nozzle due to relative settling of support
and storage vessel, suitable supports for
the bottom nozzle shall be provided.
The top vapour zone of the vessel shall
be provided with nozzles for vapour
outlet, recirculation wherever applicable.
These lines shall be provided with fire
safe ROV.
Fire safe ROVs shall also be provided on
liquid line at TLD & Tank wagon gantry
& isolation valve (quick closing type) on
the entry of liquid lines at LPG filling
shed at a safe location.
Nozzles for two independent level
indicators of different type, a high level
switch, two safety relief valves, pressure
gauge and a manhole shall be provided
on top.
All the fittings shall be suitable for use at
the design parameters of the storage
vessels and for the temperatures
appropriate to the worst operating
conditions. The remote operated valves
on the storage vessel connecting
pipelines shall be fire-safe type
conforming to API 607 or equivalent.
The flange joints of these valves shall
either have spiral wound metallic gaskets
or ring joints. Plain asbestos sheet /
reinforced gaskets shall not be used.
Gasket used shall conform to ASME
B16.20 or equivalent. The studs used
shall conform to ASTM A 194 Gr 2 H/
ASTM A 193 Gr B7 or equivalent.
Flange connections shall be of minimum
of 300 lb rating confirming to ANSI
B16.5 class 300 or equivalent. All
tapings or openings shall be of minimum
20 mm thickness.
6.2.3 INSTRUMENTS
i) The storage vessel shall have
minimum two independent level
indicators and one independent high level
switch. High level alarms shall be set at
not more than 85% level of the
volumetric capacity of the vessel. Audio
visual indication shall be at local panel &
control room. On actuation of high level
alarm, the ROVs of the affected vessel
shall close.
ii) Each storage vessel shall have at
least two safety relief valves with
isolation arrangement set at different
values and at not more than 110% of
design pressure of the vessel and each
having 100 % relieving capacity adequate
for limiting the pressure build up in the
vessel not more than 120% of design
pressure.
The relieving load for the safety valves,
shall be based on fire condition and no
credit shall be taken for fire proofing on
the vessel, if provided.
The discharge of safety valves shall be
connected to flare system, wherever
available. In this case, safety valves shall
have lock open (or car seal open) type
isolation valves on both sides of safety
valves.
In case of non availability of flare
system, the discharge from safety valve
shall be vented vertically upwards to
atmosphere at an elevation of 3 meter
(minimum) for effective dispersion of
hydrocarbons. In this case, isolation
valve on down stream of safety valve is
not required. A weep hole with a nipple
at low point shall be provided on the vent
pipe in order to drain the rain water
which may get accumulated otherwise.
Weephole nipples shall be so oriented
that in case of safety valve lifting and
consequent fire, the flame resulting from
LPG coming out from weephole does not
impinge on the sphere or structure. A
loose fitting rain cap with a chain (non
sparking) fitted to vent pipe shall be
provided on top of safety valve.
Typical safety fittings on a LPG storage
vessel are indicated in Figure-II.
6.3 LPG LOADING/ UNLOADING
FACILITIES
Each loading station shall consist of
the following :
i. Excess flow check valve & non
return valve shall be provided in LPG
loading lines.
ii. A vapour return line with an isolation
valve connected back to the storage
vessel/ suction line with NRV.
iii. Properly designed loading arm or
LPG hoses shall be provided at the
end of filling and vapour return lines
for connecting to the tank truck
vessel. The loading shall be provided
with break away couplings or smart
hoses shall be used. Loading arm
shall be of approved type and be
tested as per OEM recommendations.
In case, LPG hoses are used, it shall
conform to OISD-STD-135.
iv. The hose - coupling / flange joint
shall be of Class 300 lb rating with
metallic gasket. The hose coupling
shall be provided with a cap or blind
flange by which the nozzle can be
closed when not in use.
v. Weigh bridges of suitable capacity for
road / rail movements and mass flow
meters for pipeline transfers shall be
provided. The mass flow meters shall
be certified for its use with LPG.
vi. A check valve shall be provided in the
vapour return line.
Unloading of LPG from tank truck is
carried out with vapour compressors
using pressure differential method of
liquid transfer. The compressor used for
unloading shall be provided with the
following facilities:
(i) Vapour line with isolation valves
(ii) Excess flow check valve & non
return valve shall be provided in LPG
unloading lines with isolation valves
(iii)Weigh bridge of suitable capacity

Additionally following shall be ensured.
i. Suitable provision shall be made for
evacuation of LPG from bulk storage
vessels to tank truck or another
vessel to empty the vessel in case of
emergency or for statutory testing.
ii. Tank truck shall be loaded/ unloaded
with suitable arrangement for flaring
of hose content at the end of the
operations.
iii. The unloading arms shall be used for
unloading the LPG TT at LPG
installation. In case, LPG hose are
used, it shall conform to OISD-STD-
135 or equivalent as approved by
CCOE.
iv. The hose - coupling / flange
joint shall be of 300 lb rating
with metallic gasket. The hose
coupling shall be provided with a
cap or blind flange by which the
nozzle can be closed when not in
use.
6.4 CYLINDER FILLING
FACILITIES
i) The cylinder filling area shall be
completely open type and
covered from top with roof
designed to ensure good natural
ventilation. RCC roofing shall not
be used.
The filling area shall not be on
upper floors of building or in
cellars unless specifically required
on account of extreme weather
conditions.
ii) As far as possible, the floor area
shall not have any channels or
pits. Where these are necessary
for conveyors or other equipment
like weigh machine etc., suitable
gas detection system shall be
provided. Additionally, proper
ventilation system through ducts
fitted with blowers shall be
provided to release LPG outside
of the shed at safe location. The
whole of the LPG filling shed
flooring shall be provided with
mastic flooring.
All carousels & leak detectors
including electronic shall be of
approved type.
iii) Adequate lighting shall be
provided in the cylinder filling
area. Emergency lighting shall
also be provided at critical places.
iv) Water drains from the cylinder
filling area where they enter an
outside drainage system, shall be
provided with vapour seals.
v) Proper access shall be made
available for other fire fighting
equipment i.e. fire tender, foam
trolley etc.
vi) Cylinder storage area
requirement shall be worked out
based on the stacking pattern of
filled and empty cylinders as
described in Figure-I.
vii) The filling machines shall be
provided with auto cut-off system
so that LPG supply is cut off
when the desired quantity of
product has been filled in the
cylinders. The filling pressure
shall not be more than the design
pressure of the cylinders i.e. 16.9
kg/sq.cm.g.
viii) Filling machines in a
carousel/ stationary filling
machines shall not have a
weighment error of more than +
150 gm of the net quantity of the
LPG filled in the cylinder, with a
capacity of 14.2 kg or as specified
in Weights and Measures Rules.

ix) On-line check weigh scales with
a minimum of 50 gms.
graduation be installed so that all
the cylinders are check weighed
after filling.
x) Compact Valve Tester to check
valve and 'O" ring shall be
installed on line. Alternatively
electronic leak detectors shall be
provided.
xi) Water test bath or electronic leak
detectors shall be provided to
detect body and bung leak
cylinders.
xii) Vapour extraction system at
strategic locations near carousel,
cylinder evacuation unit, valve
changing unit, degassing shed
and at locations where leaking
LPG is expected to accumulate
shall be provided. Further, it shall
be interlocked with filling
machine so that filling do not start
without vapour extraction unit
being functional.
6.5 UTILITIES
(A) Compressed air
The quality of instrument air shall
conform to the requirements as
recommended by the manufacturers of
instruments/ equipment:
If one compressor is envisaged to run
normally, another standby compressor of
100% capacity shall be provided. When
more than one compressor running is
envisaged, 50% standby capacity shall be
provided.
(B) Service Water
Service water is required for the cylinder
washing equipment and leak check bath,
compressor cooling and in hose stations
for washing etc.
Water may be provided at a pressure of
about 3 Kg/sq.cm.g. If one pump is
envisaged to run normally, another pump
with 100% capacity shall be provided as
a standby. Where more than one pump
running is envisaged, 50% capacity as
standby shall be provided.
Water Quality
Water shall be of potable quality
conforming to IS : 10500 - Specification
for Drinking Water.
(C) Emergency Power
The installation shall be provided with
battery / diesel generating set for
operating the essential systems such as
the instrumentation and safety systems
(gas detectors, automatic fire water
sprinkler system) and minimum lighting
during the grid power failure.
6.6 LPG PUMPS
i. LPG Pumps shall be designed for
handling of LPG and safely
withstand the maximum pressure
which could be developed by the
product and / or transfer
equipment. Pumps shall conform
to API 610 or equivalent.
ii. Check valves shall be installed on
the delivery side of all centrifugal
pumps.
iii. LPG Pumps shall be provided
with suction and discharge
pressure gauges, a high point vent
to safe height or flare, and a
suction strainer.
iv. Double Mechanical seal with seal
failure alarms shall be provided.
 v. A pressure switch actuating a low
pressure alarm in control room
and locally shall be provided,
taken from discharge end.
vi. Pumps shall be designed to build
a discharge pressure such that the
pressure at the carousel filling
machine is at least 5.0
kg/sq.cm.g. above the vapour
pressure at the operating
temperature.
vii. Pumps shall have a by-pass valve
and other suitable protection
against high discharge pressure
on the delivery side.
viii.The electrical motor drive and
switchgear shall conform to area
classification as per OISD
Standard-113 / IS -5572. Belt
drives shall be of the anti-static
type.
Typical sketch of a bottling pump
installation is enclosed as Figure-III.
6.7 LPG VAPOUR
COMPRESSOR
i. Compressors shall be suitable for
handling LPG and designed to
safely withstand the maximum
outlet pressure to which these
will be subjected. Compressors
shall conform to API 618 or API
619 or equivalent.
ii. The belts used in shall be of
antistatic type & fire resistant.
iii. Compressor shall be provided
with the following features as a
minimum :
- Pressure gauges in suction and
discharge.
- Temperature gauge in discharge
- Discharge safety valve and a vent
valve, their outlets leading to
flare/ safe height outside the shed.
- Low Suction Pressure Trip
- Suction strainer
- High Discharge Pressure Trip
- High Temperature Trip
- Check valve in discharge
- A discharge to suction recycle
valve for achieving capacity
turndown during startup.
iv. A suitable size scrubber or liquid
knockout drum shall be installed
upstream of the vapour
compressor. It shall be equipped
with a gauge glass, safety relief
valve, a drain and high liquid level
shut down device.
Typical sketch of compressor
installation is enclosed as Figure-IV.
6.8 PIPING
Piping shall be designed for handling of
LPG. Piping that can be isolated and
need thermal safety valves shall have
minimum design pressure of 24 kg/cm2
or the maximum pressure which could be
developed by the transfer equipment or
any other source etc, whichever is higher
and comply with the following :
(i) Piping shall conform to the
provisions of ANSI B 31.3.
(ii) The material shall conform to API 5L
Gr. B / ASTM A106 Gr B or eqv.
(iii)Seamless pipes shall be used.
Furnace butt welded or spiral welded
pipes shall not be used.
(iv)Pipe joints should be welded as far as
practicable with full penetration weld.
Number of flanged or threaded joints
should be kept to a minimum.
(v) Low point drains and high point vents
shall be plugged or capped suitably.

(vi)Buried piping shall be protected
against physical damage and
corrosion with suitable sleeves,
properly sealed at both the ends, at
road crossings.
6.9 THERMAL PRESSURE RELIEF
SYSTEM
Any equipment or section of pipeline
in which liquid LPG may be trapped
e.g. between shut off valves, shall be
protected against excessive pressure
developed by thermal expansion of
the LPG by providing suitable
thermal pressure relief valve(s). If
pressure relieving devices discharge
to atmosphere, the discharge shall be
done in a safe manner.
6.9 VALVES
Steel valves conforming to relevant
API standards shall be used. Cast iron
valves should not be used.
6.10 FITTINGS
(i) Steel flanges and flanged fittings
conforming to API 105 Class 300
(forged) or eq. shall be used. Slip
on or weld neck flanges should be
used. Screwed flanges for sizes
50 mm or smaller may be used.
Steel flanges should conform to
the applicable provisions of ANSI
B 16.5.
(ii) Steel screwed fittings and
couplings shall conform to ANSI
B 16.11 or equivalent. Steel
unions shall have ground metal to
metal seats. Gasket type unions
shall not be used.
(iii)Plugs shall be of steel. Cast iron
or brass plugs shall not be used.
(iv) All flanges shall be connected for
bonding for electrical continuity.
6.10 EVACUATION FACILITY
FOR DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS
a. The cylinder evacuation facility shall
consist of :
- Cylinder emptying vessel (s)
- Compressor
- Four way valves or equivalent
- Cylinder rack, header to be provided
with pressure gauge and a strainer
with isolation valves.
- The LPG line exit cylinder evacuation
area to be provided with a non-return
valve before joining the main LPG
return header.
- Independent earthing connections.
b. Each of cylinder emptying vessels
mentioned above shall be equipped
with the following :
- Pressure gauge
- Level gauge
- high level alarm switch set at 85
% with trip / switchover
arrangement.
- Pressure relief valves,
- Vent valves discharging to 1.5 m
above the shed.
- Other trims like drain valve,
utility connection.
Typical sketch of cylinder evacuation
facility is enclosed as Figure-V.
6.11 PURGING OF NEW
CYLINDERS/ TANKERS
(a) The new LPG cylinders containing air
shall be evacuated with a vacuum
pump.. The evacuation facility shall
consist of :
- Vacuum pump (water/ oil / air
cooled type)
- Purging manifold
- Vacuum receiver fitted with
vacuum gauge, vent and drain.
 - LPG vapour header
- Purging adapters
- Vacuum pump with suction
strainer
- Pressure regulator, relief valves
Typical sketch of new cylinder purging
system is enclosed as Figure-VI.
(b) Purging of tankers/ vessels shall
be done using either Nitrogen or
by filling water and displacing
with LPG vapours.
6.12 EQUIPMENT FOR
ETHYL MERCAPTAN SERVICE
6.12.1 Material of Construction of
Ethyl Mercaptan containers
Stainless steel and copper free
steel alloys are the preferred
materials of construction of
equipment for mercaptan service.
Aluminium of desired pressure
rating can also be used. Use of
Iron or carbon steel shall be
avoided as there is the hazard of
formation of iron-sulphur
complexes which are pyrophoric.
Copper or copper bearing alloys
shall not be used for mercaptan
service as mercaptan readily
attacks and contaminates them.
6.12.2 Pumps for Mercaptan service
Only hermetically sealed pumps
shall be used.
6.12.3 Piping and Fittings
(i) Seamless stainless steel piping
shall be used. Threaded fittings
can be used provided they meet
the service requirement ratings.
A fluoroplastic tape sealant is
recommended.
(ii) Flexible connections shall be
seamless stainless steel with
pipe nipples welded to each
end.
(iii)Relief valves shall be full nozzle,
disc type, closed bonnet carbon
steel body with 304 stainless
steel trim and stainless or
aluminized steel spring.
(iv)For transfer valves, stainless steel
ball valves with fluoroplastic
seats and stainless steel (SS316)
trim or their equivalent are
recommended.
(v) Rigid connection should be
welded or flanged joint type.
(vi)Fluoroplastics shall be used for
gasketing.
(vii) For pressure gauges, stainless
steel diaphragm type is
recommended with stainless
steel socket and tip.
(viii) Provision for analysis in line
with IS:4576 or IS14861 as
applicable shall be made.
6.13 SELECTION OF ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
i. Electrical equipment shall be
selected, sized and installed so as
to ensure adequacy of
performance, safety and
reliability. The equipment in
general shall conform to relevant
Indian Standards and shall be
suitable for installation and
satisfactory operation in the
service conditions envisaged.
ii. All electrical equipment shall be
selected considering the system
neutral earthing.
iii. Electrical equipment including for
lighting system shall conform to
hazardous area classification and
 be selected in accordance with
IS:5571. These shall be tested by
agencies such as CMRI, ERTL,
CPRI or independent test
laboratory of country of origin for
such equipment. Indigenous
Flameproof equipment shall
comply with relevant BIS
standard as per requirements of
statutory authorities. All
equipment used in hazardous area
shall be approved by Chief
Controller of Explosives.
iv. For details on hazardous area
classification, enclosure
protection etc., OISD-STD–113,
OISD-RP-149, NEC – 1985,
IS:2148, IS:5571, 5572, IS:
13408, Petroleum Rules, 2002
shall be referred.
6.14 Installation Lighting
i) Sufficient lighting shall be
provided so as to enable plant
operators to move safely within
the accessible areas of installation
and to perform routine
operations. In the event of normal
power failure, emergency lighting
shall be provided.
ii) Normal lighting system shall be
on 415/ 240V AC supply,
whereas emergency lighting will
be either on 220V or 110V DC.
iii) Lighting requirements provided
during the failure of power supply
for Normal lighting are intended
broadly,
a. to facilitate carrying out of
specified operations, for safe
shutdown of the installation.
b. to gain access and permit
ready identification of fire
fighting facilities such as fire
water pumps, fire alarm
stations etc.
c. Escape route for safe
evacuation of operating
personnel.
iv) Under normal operation, both
emergency and normal lighting
shall be fed by normal power
source. On failure of normal
supply, emergency lighting shall
be transferred to emergency
source until the start of D.G. set
within 15 seconds. Critical
lighting (D.C. supply based) shall
be normally kept ‘ON’. During
power failure, battery bank shall
be used to provide power.
v. Low pressure sodium vapour
lamps shall not be installed in
hazardous areas.
vi. The illumination levels in different
areas shall be as per good
engineering practice. Depending
on the nature of job activities to
be carried out the suggested
minimum illumination levels for
various areas are covered in
OISD-STD-149.
vii. The lighting fixtures on various
circuits shall be suitably interlaced
so that failure of any one circuit
do not result in complete
darkness.
viii. Switches controlling the
lighting fixtures and exhaust fan
shall be installed outside the
battery room.
ix. Switches of lighting panels
installed in hazardous area, shall
have a pole to break the neutral in
addition to the poles for phases.
When the means of isolation is located
in a non-hazardous area, the switch
 shall break all poles including neutral
or alternatively may break only live
poles, the neutral being isolated by a
removable link.
For details on inspection practices
OISD standard 147 to be referred..
6.15 Installation Earthing
i. All electrical equipment shall be
suitably earthed. Earthing system
shall cover the following:
 Equipment earthing for personnel
safety.
 System neutral earthing, and
 Protection against Static and
Lightning discharges.
The earthing system shall have an
earthing network with required
number of earth electrodes connected
to it. The following shall be earthed:
 System neutral
 Metallic non-current carrying
parts of all electrical apparatus
such as transformers,
switchgears, motors, lighting /
power panels, terminal boxes,
control stations, lighting fixtures,
receptacles etc.
 Steel structures, loading
platform etc.
 Cable trays and racks, lighting
mast and poles.
 Spheres, Bullets etc.
 Electrical equipment fencing
(e.g. transformer, yard etc.)
 Cable shields and armour.
 Flexible earth provision for
wagon, truck.
ii. Installation earthing design shall be
carried out in accordance with the
requirements of Indian Electricity
Rules and IS : 3043. All earth
connections should be visible for
inspection to the extent possible.
iii. Where installed, lightning protection
shall be provided as per the
requirements of IS:2309.
iv. The resistance values of an earthing
system to the general mass of earth
should be as below:
 For the electrical system and
equipment a value that ensures
the operation of the protective
device in the electrical circuit but
not in excess of 4 Ohms.
 10 Ohms in the case of all non-
current carrying metallic parts of
major electric apparatus or any
metallic object.
v. The earth conductor shall be
adequately sized to carry the
applicable maximum earth fault
current without undue temperature
rise. All joints shall be protected
against corrosion.
v. All the electrical equipment operating
above 250 volts shall have two
separate and distinct connections to
earth grid.
vi. The main earthing network shall be
used for earthing of equipment to
protect it against static electricity.
An independent earthing network
shall be provided for lightning
protection and this shall be bonded
with the main earthing network
 below ground, minimum at two
points.
vii. Every Sphere/ bullet shall be
electrically connected with the
earth in an efficient manner by not
less than two separate and distinct
connections. The connections and
the contacts required shall have as
few joints as possible. All joints
shall be riveted, welded or bolted
and also soldered to ensure both
mechanical and electrical
soundness. The resistance to
earth shall not exceed 7 Ohms
and the resistance to any part of
the fitting to the earth plate or to
any other part of fitting shall not
exceed 2 Ohms.
viii.All joints in pipelines, valves in
installations, and associated
facilities and equipment for LPG
shall be made electrically
continuous by bonding or
otherwise; the resistance value
between each joint shall not
exceed 1 Ohm.
 7.0 STORAGE AND HANDLING
7.0 GENERAL
This section deals with the safe
practices and provisions applying to
unloading of bulk LPG and storage of
bulk LPG at installations. There
should be strict compliance w.r.t
selection, deployment of proper
skilled manpower for effective
operation and maintenance.
7.1 BULK HANDLING FOR
MOVEMENT BY ROAD
The tank truck for road movement
shall be designed, constructed and
tested in accordance with the Static
and Mobile Pressure Vessels
(Unfired) Rules, 1981 and OISD-
STD-159.
7.1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Following precaution should be
taken due to associated hazards
during transfer of LPG to or from
a tank truck.
1. No source of ignition must be
allowed in the area where
product transfer operations are
carried out.
2. Fire extinguishers shall be
placed near the tank trucks
during transfer operations.
3. The first operation after
positioning the truck should be
to provide proper earthing.
Earthing shall be disconnected
just before the release of the
truck.
OF BULK LPG
4. Before removing plugs or
caps, always crack open to
allow for release of trapped
LPG and further to ensure that
the valves are effectively
sealing.
5. Hoses shall be handled with
care and inspected periodically
as per OISD-STD-135.
6. While disconnecting
hoses/arm, connections shall
be loosened only slightly at
first to allow release of trapped
pressure, if any.
7. Do not expose hands, face or
clothing to liquid LPG. Always
use personal protective
equipment while making or
breaking the connections to
avoid cold burns.
8. The master switch shall be put
off immediately after parking
the truck in position. No
electrical switch on the truck
shall be turned " on" or " off"
during the transfer operation.
9. No repairs shall be made on
the truck while it is in the
loading area.
10. Availability of wheel chokes.
11. New tank trucks vessels or
vessels received after repair
shall be purged as per laid
down procedure.
12. In case, the receiving vessel is
having a pressure of less than 1
Kg/sq.cm.g, it shall not be
 filled. Such vessel shall be
taken for filling only after
detailed safety checks.
13. Venting and purging of LPG
during transfer operation shall
not be carried out in open
atmosphere. It shall be piped
to a suitable flare system.
Where such facility does not
exist, vent pipes shall be
provided to carry the vented
product to a safe distance and
released at a height not less
than 1.5 m above the eves of
the structure.
14. Filling/transfer operations
should be stopped immediately
in the event of -
(i) Uncontrolled leakage
occurring
(ii) A fire occurring in the
vicinity
(iii) Lightning and thunder
storm
7.1.2 PROCEDURES FOR
OPERATION
(a) LOADING OPERATIONS
1. Check for following in a tank
truck as per statutory
regulations before accepting it
for filling:
 Provision of two safety
valves, level gauge, Excess
flow check and control valve
on liquid and vapour lines,
pressure gauge, temperature
gauge on the vessel / bullet.
 Fire screen between cabin and
vessel is provided. For this
purpose, cabins with metallic
back cover without any
opening will be considered as
fire screen.
 Provision of 2 nos. of 10 Kgs.
DCP Fire Extinguishers.
 Fitment of Spark arrestors
of approved quality.
 No leakage in exhaust silencer
pipe exists.
 Manufacturer's name plate
with date of testing is fitted
on the vessel.
 Valid Explosive Licence and
RTO certificate is available.
 Approved drawings of vessel
are available.
 Blind flanges/caps are
provided on vessel.
 Availability of Earthing cable.
 Bonding between vessel and
chassis and between flanges is
satisfactory.
 Earthing / bonding point is
available.
 Third party inspection/test
certificates for vessel/fittings
are available.
 Liquid / vapour line valves
are in good condition.
2. Move truck to the loading bay/weigh
bridge and record the weight of the
empty tank truck.
3. Place the truck on loading bay and
place choke blocks at front and rear
wheels. Keep the truck in neutral
mode with hand brakes "ON".
4. Stop the engine and switch off all
electrical equipment.
5. All persons should leave the driver's
cabin.
6. Make earthing connections of the
vehicle at specified point to the fixed
grounding system.
7. Connect liquid and vapour lines
suitably with the loading point. Crack
open valves on loading & vapour
return lines and inspect hoses &
connections for leakage. Loading
should start only when the system is
leak free.
8. Start the loading pump.
9. The quantity loaded into the truck
can be determined by -
(i) Liquid level
(ii) Weighment
(iii)Positive displacement meter
(iv)Mass flow meter
The quantity of LPG filled shall not
exceed the RLW of the tank truck.
10. Liquid level may be determined by
roto-gauge or fixed liquid level
gauge. Percentage volume to be filled
shall not exceed 85 % at 55OC i.e. the
allowable filling limit as per CMV
Rules.
11. Where weigh bridge is used, it is
necessary to determine the density of
the product being loaded to avoid
excess filling in terms of volume. The
weigh bridge shall be periodically
calibrated and stamped by Weights &
Measures Authorities.
12. When the filling operation is in
progress, the pressure within the tank
truck vessel shall be observed to
ensure that it does not approach the
start-to-discharge pressure of the
relief valve. Filling rate may be
regulated as required.
13. The couplings may then be removed
and plugs/caps replaced on the tank
truck valves. Re-check tightness with
soap solution.
(b) Unloading Operations
1. Operations described under Item
1 through 6 in para 7.1.2(a)
should be carried out.
2. Liquid line and vapour line of the
tank truck shall be connected to
the respective hoses fixed to the
unloading point.
3. Test the connections for leaks by
slightly opening the valves for
pressurising. When satisfied,
valves on the tank truck and the
receiving vessel shall be opened.
4. Start the LPG compressor.
Vapours will be sucked from the
receiving vessel and will be
discharged into the vapour space
of the tank truck vessel creating
pressure differential thereby
pushing the liquid from the tank
truck vessel to the receiving
vessel.
5. Care should be exercised to see
that the pressure created within
the delivering vessel does not
reach or exceed the set pressure
of the relief valve.
6. An authorised person of the
company shall supervise the
transfer operation and respond
immediately in the event of an
emergency.
7. After the liquid has been expelled,
the vapour recovery operation
may be started. Care should be
 taken not to bring down the
pressure of the delivering vessel
below 1.5 Kg/cm2g.
Checklist for bulk LPG tank Trucks
at unloading locations is given at
Annexure 7 –I.
7.2 BULK HANDLING FOR
MOVEMENT BY RAIL
LPG is moved in Tank Wagons by
the Railways. These wagons are
designed by RDSO and are fitted
with various devices as shown in
Figure-VII.
The loading facilities are similar as
for tank truck loading while
unloading of LPG from tank wagons
shall be done with the help of
compressor. The compressor is used
to create a differential pressure
between the receiving and
discharging vessels by withdrawing
vapors from the receiving vessel and
forcing it at high pressure into the
discharging vessel thereby
establishing a smooth flow. The
content of tank wagons can be
ascertained by weighment on weigh
bridge before and after emptying or,
alternatively, mass flow meters can
be used.
Checklist for bulk LPG tank wagons
at unloading locations is given at
Annexure 7 –II.
7.2.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not allow the locomotive to
come on the weigh bridge unless
its capacity is designed to take the
locomotive load.
2. Sufficient number of dummy
wagons may be used to avoid
electric loco coming closer to the
gantry. Maintain the distance of
15 m from first fill point.
3. The first operation after
positioning the wagon shall be to
provide for proper earthing.
Earthing shall be disconnected
just before the release of the
wagon.
4. For connecting and disconnecting
hoses, only non-sparking tools
shall be used.
5. After the wagons are placed on
weigh bridge and before the loco
is detached, the hand brakes on
each and every wagon shall be
applied.
6. Like-wise, before the wagons are
moved from the weigh bridge,
release brakes on all the wagons.
7. Do not use footwear with
protruding nails.
8. Ensure that the lower portion of
flapper bridge at wagon side is
fitted with rubber or wooden
padding.
9. Ensure that electrical continuity
of the system is intact.
10. Ensure that all fittings on the
wagons are checked physically.
11. Hoses shall be tested as per
OISD-STD-135 and records
maintained.
12. The loading/unloading operation
shall be carried out under close
supervision of authorised person.
13. During unloading operation, after
the liquid transfer is over, the
wagon pressure shall not be
reduced below 1.5 Kg/sq.cm.(g).
7.2.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
(a) LOADING OPERATION

1. Place the wagon on weigh
bridge taking care to see that
all the four wheels are
properly accommodated on
the platform. Engage hand
brakes.
2. Ask loco to move away and
exhibit caution sign at suitable
distance away from the
wagons on both ends.
3. Switch off loco engine, if
parked nearby.
4. Apply brakes on all wagons
5. Ensure fire system, safety
interlocks, communication
system are OK
6. Take loading advice.
7. Connect earthing lugs to the
wagons.
8. Lower the flapper bridge
slowly on the wagon.
9. Open the lid of the wagon.
10. Take the tare weight reading
and set the pointer of the
scale to zero. Compare this
with the marked tare weight
on the wagon. Alternatively,
use mass flow meter to fill the
wagons.
11. Connect the filling hose or
loading arm and vapour
return line hose or arm to the
wagon. Ensure that the flare
connection valves are closed.
12. Ensure that the header is
charged with LPG and the
bulk loading pump is running.
13. Open the tanker filling line
valve and vapour return line
valve.
14. Check the system for leaks.
15. Open the valve on the vapour
return line. Now slowly open
the valve on the filling line.
Increase the valve opening
and gradually open the valve
fully. Ensure filling is upto
safe filling level keeping in
view temperature factors.
Take mass flow meter
readings if used.
16. Once the filling is over, close
the wagon filling and vapour
return lines valves and also
valves on filling and vapour
return lines at the loading
point.
17. Open the valve on flare line
connection to both feed line
and vapour return line slowly
to avoid ice formation. Thus,
the hoses are depressurised.
Then, close the flare line
connection valves.
18. Disconnect the filling and
vapour return line hose
connections from the wagon.
Replace and tighten the plugs
on filling and vapour return
lines.
19. Close the top cover of the
wagon and seal it properly.
Remove earthing connections.
20. Release the hand brake of the
wagon.
21. Release all the wagons on the
loading points in the lot.
22. Check the gross and net
weight at the weigh bridge.

Use loading arms for loading /
unloading operations.
(b) Unloading Operations
1. Ascertain that the liquid
discharge valve and the
vapour valve within the tank
wagon cover are in the closed
position.
2. Open the port covers in the
side of the dome shell, if exist.
Unscrew the plugs in the
outlets of the vapour valve
and the liquid valves using a
box wrench. This must be
done slowly.
3. If there is any sound of
escaping vapour or if there
seems to be pressure behind
the plugs, the pressure must
be allowed to relieve itself
past the threads before the
plugs are entirely disengaged.
4. If the vapour discharge
continues or if there is
evidence of a liquid discharge,
the valves should be re-
tightened.
5. With the plugs removed,
screw pipe nipples into the
outlets of the valves after first
having applied a modest
quantity of sealant to the male
threads, keeping the sealant
away from the end of the
thread. Tighten nipples with a
pipe wrench.
6. Connect the two liquid
transfer unloading swing arms
or hoses to the nipples
attached to the liquid
discharge valves. Connect the
vapour or equalizing swing
arm or hose to the nipple
attached to the vapour valve.
In most of the cases, these
connections will be made by
means of either a ground joint
union or a hose coupling.
7. In the event, a ground joint
union is used, no gasket will
be required. If a hose
coupling is employed, ensure
that the appropriate gasket is
in place. Make sure that they
are secured tightly by
appropriate means.
8. After the vapour and liquid
hoses have been connected
and before any valve is
opened, the valves on the tank
wagon are crack opened in
order to apply pressure to the
hoses / loading arms as a test
for leaks.
9. If any leak appears, the valve
should be immediately closed
and corrective measures
applied.
10. Recheck the lines and
connections to make sure that
they are connected correctly.
11. After the liquid and vapour
lines have been secured and
tested, both liquid education
valves should be opened
slowly and completely. Then,
open all other valves in the
liquid line working from the
tank wagon to the storage
tank.
12. If the tank wagon pressure is
higher than that in the storage
tank, do not open the valves
in vapour line or operate the
compressor. When the rate of
liquid flow drops to an
unsatisfactory level with the
storage tank filling valve wide
 open, open the vapour valves
between the tank wagon and
the storage tank.
13. At this point, make sure that
the control valves at the
compressor are in a position
which allow the compressor
to draw vapours from the
storage tank and force it into
the tank wagon, then start the
compressor.
14. When the tank wagon is held
at a pressure of 2.0 to 2.5
Kg/sq.cm. above the storage
tank pressure, the tank wagon
should be emptied into the
storage vessel.
15. A flow of gas instead of liquid
through the sight-flow glass in
the unloading line indicates
that the wagon is empty of
liquid. Recheck this by
opening the sample valve in
the tank wagon dome.
16. When the tank wagon is
emptied of all liquid, stop the
compressor and close the
liquid valves beginning at the
storage tank and progressing
to the tank wagon.
17. If the facilities are so arranged
that vapours may be removed
from the tank wagon, the
pipeline at the compressor
should be arranged so that
the compressor will draw
vapour from the tank wagon
and force it into the storage
tank.
18. In this operation, the vapour
should be discharged below
the surface of the liquid in the
storage tank to hasten the
liquefaction and, in turn, help
prevent excessive pressure in
the storage tank.
19. Restart the compressor and
when the tank wagon
pressure is reduced to about
1.5 - 2.0 Kg/ sq.cm., stop the
compressor and close all the
valves in the vapour line.
20. After bleeding off the
pressure in the hoses,
disconnect both the liquid and
vapour lines. Replace all the
plugs in the tank wagon
valves and the unloading
fittings.
21. Recheck sample valve,
gauging device and
thermometer well to
determine that they have been
returned to their original
condition and are closed tight.
Lower the dome cover
carefully and lock it in place
with the locking pin or secure
by appropriate means.
22. Remove bonding connections.
23. Reverse or remove and
replace the "Flammable"
placard with "Dangerous -
Empty" placard.
24. Remove the "Stop - Tank
Wagon Connected" sign and
wheel blocks.
25. Any defect observed in the
tank wagon should be noted
on the appropriate forms and
routed in accordance with
acceptable procedure.
26. Notify the railways in writing
about release of wagon and
ensure that it is removed from
the siding promptly.
 27. Gauge the storage tanks,
within the installation, which
have received the LPG to
determine that the liquid level
is appropriate.
28. In the event of LPG received
on weight basis, the tank
wagon may require weighing
following the completion of
the unloading operation.
7.2.3 DEGASSING OF
SICK/LEAKY TANK
WAGONS
(a) Recommended Procedure
In the degassing system
recommended for LPG wagons,
vacuum cycle purging technique
should be followed as outlined
below :
-Vessel should be evacuated
repeatedly by a vacuum pump.
-Vapour should be discharged
through high rise vent, keeping
the steam on.
-Maximum possible vapours
should be sucked out in first
step depending on the
capacity of vacuum
pump/compressor. As per
RDSO, vessel can sustain the
full vacuum also.
-Between the two vacuum
cycles, nitrogen/inert gas should
be used for breaking the
vacuum.
- Cycle should be repeated
till the LPG concentration is
found below the end point of
LPG (for butane, it is 4% by
volume when purging is done
by nitrogen). Periodically,
samples should be drawn from
suitable location and analysed
for LPG concentration.
-Finally the vessel should be
flushed with air to displace the
nitrogen. Barrel should be
tested finally with explosive
meter to ensure that
hydrocarbon concentration is
below 10% of LEL.
(b) Alternate Procedure
Alternately, wagons may be
degassed by steaming or filling
with water. However, it should
be ensured that wagon is made
water free after degassing.
7.3 BULK HANDLING FOR
MOVEMENT BY SEA
Transportation of LPG in bulk by
tankers may be carried out under
fully-pressurised, semi-pressurised
(semi-refrigerated) or fully
refrigerated at atmospheric pressure
conditions.
7.3.1 CARGO CARRIER DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION
The design and construction of
cargo carrier is in line with
International Maritime Organisation
(IMO) Gas code.
7.3.2 TANKER FACILITIES
The cargo handling equipment in a
tanker usually comprise of Cargo
pumps (submersible and booster),
Compressors, Condensers, Heat
Exchangers, Vapourisers, Cargo
heaters etc.
The deep well pump supplies liquid
to the booster pump to send the
product ashore. In pressurised ship,
liquid is withdrawn by pressurising
the tank through vapour
compression from other tanks. All
semi and fully-refrigerated tankers
are provided with cargo heaters to
enable the vessels to discharge into
pressure storage ashore and a
booster pump if the discharge
pressure is significantly above 9
bars. Each cargo tank is provided
with the following equipment:
a) Two cargo pumps, one each on
either side of the longitudinal
bulk head.
b) Liquid discharge line from the
tank dome, connected to the
main liquid line.
c) All emergency pump trunk way.
d) A liquid loading line connected
to the main liquid line.
e) Two liquid level indicating
devices one on each side. These
usually consist of a float
attached to a self winding tape
which moves up and down,
either on guide wires or inside a
guide tube. The liquid level is
read off the tape through a gas-
tight window at the top of and
outside the tank.
f) Two sets of purge lines at the
top and bottom of the tank.
These are used to distribute
inert gas or vapour for gas-
freeing or gassing-up of the
cargo tanks.
g) A vapour line for withdrawal of
vapour to the compressor.
h) Sample tubes.
Safety Devices
(a) Atleast two safety valves in
each cargo tank
(b) High and Low level alarms
(c) Overfill alarm. When actuated,
this will shuttle main loading
valve and sound an alarm.
However, the design of the tankers
with regard to provision of
facilities, equipment, accessories
and safety features must be in
accordance with the IMO
requirements.
7.3.3 TRANSFER PIPING
The following facilities on transfer
piping between Terminal and Shore
tanks should be provided:
(a) ROVs at both the ends of
transfer line.(Additional ROV at
critical locations in the pipe line
route.)
(b) Relief valves on liquid line to
surge vessel with an audible
alarm system connected to high
safe venting system
(c) Physical protection against
impact to vent/drain pipes
(d) Protection of pipeline against
corrosion, particularly when the
pipeline passes under public
road way, which is likely to be
water-logged
(e) Pipe work passing public road
way be designed to acceptable
public highway authority
standard in terms of roadway
axle weights
7.3.4 TERMINAL FACILITIES
Transfer of LPG from ship to
terminal and vice versa is
accomplished using loading arms
of approved type as per OCIMF
 guidelines. Provision of vapour
return facility shall be made.
In case of pressurised gas transfer,
it is observed that the pumping rate
falls off gradually due to back
pressure of the shore tank. A
suitable vapour recovery system or
re-liquefaction of the gas from the
receiving tank shall be provided.
7.3.5 UNLOADING OPERATIONS
It is essential that the ship and
terminal operators are familiar with
the basic characteristics of each
other's facilities, are aware of the
precise division of responsibilities
and are able to communicate
effectively during the time they are
together involved in the joint
operation of cargo handling.
7.3.6 COMMUNICATION
Reliable and effective
communications, irrespective of
whether these are directly between
the tanker and the terminal or
indirectly via third party, are pre-
requisites of safe and efficient cargo
operations before the tanker comes
alongside and during the period of
cargo operations and until the
tanker departs. Terminal
communication shall be compatible
with tanker's system.
7.3.7 PRE-CARGO TRANSFER
DISCUSSIONS
Before any cargo transfer
operation, it is imperative that the
intended procedures are thoroughly
discussed between the responsible
personnel from the tanker and the
terminal with a view to make both
sides fully conversant with the
characteristics of the tanker and
shore cargo handling systems, the
envisaged operational and safety
procedures and requirements and
the parameters to be adhered to
during the transfer.
The broad outlines for the
discussions are as under :
(a) The names and roles of
terminal and ship personnel
who will be responsible for
cargo transfer operations may
be noted.
(b) The terminal representatives
shall check that pre-arrival
instructions to the ship on
cargo, cargo disposition and
cargo conditioning have been
carried out. They also shall
check that all necessary tanker
equipment inspection and tests
have been performed.
(c) Similarly, the tanker's officers
shall satisfy themselves that the
relevant terminal equipment
and inspection checks have
been carried out satisfactorily.
(d) Terminal representatives and
customs and/or independent
surveyors, where necessary,
will be informed of the cargo
tank data e.g. temperature,
pressure, whether free of
cargo, liquid heel or arrival
dip, composition of tank
vapour and quantity of cargo
on board.
7.3.8 SHIP / SHORE SAFETY
CHECKLIST
Checklist for Ship/Shore safety is
given in Annexure 7-III.
7.3.9 DISCONNECTION OF HOSE/
UNLOADING ARM
On completion of unloading
operation the tanker discharge
pipeline need to be purged to push
 liquid LPG to the receiving tank.
Purging may be done by LPG
vapour, inert gas or water as per
the design of the system. However,
before disconnecting hoses or
unloading arm, it is to be ensured
that there is no liquid LPG left
between the tanker main valve and
shore isolation valve. Product from
this length of pipeline is to be safely
vented.
7.4 STORAGE OF BULK LPG
Precautions for storage of LPG in
bulk :
a) Liquid level in the vessel shall not
exceed the permissible limits. Filling
shall not exceed safe permissible
filling ratio.
b) Vessel shall be inspected daily for any
LPG leakage and corrective action
taken.
c) All gauges, viz. High level alarm,
measuring gauges, pressure gauges,
temperature gauges should be kept in
operating condition at all times and
be checked daily.
7.5 SAMPLING AND DRAINING
7.5.1 SAMPLING
Sampling is primarily required at
supply locations i.e. Refineries, Gas
Processing Plants, Import Terminals,
etc. Sampling of LPG for different
analytical tests shall be carried out in
accordance with IS:1448. During
handling of LPG samples, the
following safety precautions shall be
followed :
(i) Special sampling bombs shall be used
for LPG sampling. Arrangement of
rupture disc or any other suitable
safety relief device shall be
incorporated in the sampling bomb.
(ii) Sampling bombs shall be inspected
periodically and tested hydrostatically
at regular intervals. Record of such
inspection/test shall be maintained.
(iii)Sample bombs shall be earthed
effectively before and during
discharge of sample.
(iv)LPG samples shall be collected only
in open/ventilated areas and the
person taking the sample shall stand
on the windward side.
(v) The sampler shall wear protective
goggles, hand gloves, shoes etc.
while taking samples.
(vi)Samples, after collection, shall be
properly labeled and kept at
designated place.
(vii) Sampling of LPG should
preferably be done in bombs with
provision of pre-charge at one end.
This will not only eliminate the
possibility of undesirable presence of
air in the bomb, which may become a
safety hazard, but also minimises
flashing of sample during collection,
thereby providing a truly
representative sample.
7.5.2 DRAINING
Storage vessel should be drained
regularly for its water content, sediments,
caustic contents etc. Draining operation
should be carried out under the
supervision of an authorised person.
For draining of water from LPG vessels ,
following procedure shall be followed :
(i) The valve nearer to the vessel shall be
opened first and closed. Then,
draining shall be carried out by
gradually opening the valve farther
from the vessel. The operation shall
be repeated till LPG release starts.
(ii) It shall be ensured that the drain
outlet is at a safe distance from the
vessel so that accidental ignition of
any escaping vapour would not
expose the vessel to flame
impingement.

It is important not to attempt removal of

the entire quantity of water as
considerable liquid LPG may escape in
the process. At the first sign of
appearance of LPG, the operation shall
be stopped. Escape of LPG may lead to
formation of ice block at the valve seat,
preventing closure of valve. This will
result in escape of uncontrolled vapour to
the atmosphere causing a very serious
hazard.

The valve shall be operated slowly to

avoid ice formation.
 ANNEXURE - 7 - I

CHECK LIST FOR BULK LPG TANK TRUCKS AT UNLOADING LOCATION

1. CHECKS REQUIRED TO BE - Height barrier provided as per specifications

CARRIED OUT BEFORE ALLOWING
ENTRY OF TT INSIDE LICENCED - Fuel tank is protected by means of stout
AREA guard and fuel tank cap is locked.

ON THE TANK TRUCK : - Paint of bullet is not peeling off.

GENERAL
- Properly fitted spark arrestor of make and
design approved by CCE, Nagpur. - First aid kit is available.

- Proper Fittings i.e. SRV, EFCV, temperature

& pressure gauges etc. as SMPV Rules & 3. CHECKS REQUIRED TO BE
OISD-STD-159. CARRIED OUT ON RANDOM BASIS -
MINIMUM ONE DAY, ONCE IN A
- 2 nos. 10 kg. DCP extinguishers in easily MONTH :
accessible and removable position with
Truck No. date of checking and charging TANK TRUCK :
painted on it.
- Internals of fire extinguishers in good
- Provision of quick closing manifold valve condition
with lever indicating close and open status.
- Carries TREM CARD, instructions booklet
- No visible dent on the bullet. detailing instructions on handling
emergencies en route.
ELECTRICALS :
- Carries route map
- All junction boxes are properly sealed
- Has valid CCE licence and authenticated
- Any loose electrical wiring/ terminal copy of drawing

- Electrical wiring is insulated and provided - Carries RTO permits

with suitable over current protection.
- RLW-ULW> Licenced capacity
- Truck is self starting
- HAZCHEM sign, name of contractor with
- Readily accessible master switch for address and telephone No. displayed
switching off the engine is provided inside prominently.
the cabin.
- Bullet has no sign of external corrosion.
- Dipole wiring. (Note 1)

TANK FITTINGS : TANK FITTINGS :

- Leakage from any fittings or joints. - Excess flow check valves are functioning.

2. CHECKS REQUIRED TO BE - Liquid / vapour lines are adequately

CARRIED OUT BEFORE ISSUING anchored and are well protected by means of
LOADING MEMO (DURING THE stout steel guard.
COURSE OF UNLOADING
OPERTIONS) - Liquid/ vapour pipe lines are in single piece
from excess flow check valve to discharge
TANK TRUCK valves - Safety fittings viz., safety valve,
 roto-gauge, pressure gauge and temperature
gauge are adequately protected.
- Operative fittings like roto gauge, pressure
gauge and temperature gauge are
operational.
GENERAL :
Following are available in Tank Truck :
- Tools for all fittings
- Flanges and bend pipe on liquid / vapour lines
should be of rating of 300.
- 4 Nos. caution sign board with luminous
paint for stopping traffic in case of any
emergency.
Based on the nature of defects either all the
deficiencies should be got corrected at the
unloading location itself or the tanker should be
allowed to get the repairs done en route and
submit the details at loading location.
 ANNEXURE - 7- II

CHECKLIST AT UNLOADING LOCATION FOR BULK LPG TANKWAGONS

VISUAL EXAMINATION OF WAGON FOR

- POH/ ROH OVERDUE : FOR BARREL Y/N

- FOR UNDERFRAME Y/N

- Damage to Tank Barrel Y/N

- Damage/ missing tank fittings Y/N

- Leakage from dome fittings Y/N

- Seal intact Y/N

- All valves, fittings are in working order Y/N

- The surface is free from rust. Y/N

The paint on the barrel is in good
condition and has not lost its
reflecting characteristics.

The matter regarding tank wagon not complying with any of above checks shall be taken up with loading
location for corrective action.
 ANNEXURE 7 - III

LIQUEFIED GAS-CARGO TRANSFER CHECK LIST

(Items to be checked before cargo transfer begins)

SHIP:_________________________________________DATE:______________

PORT &BERTH:_________________________________TIME:______________

S.NO CHECK POINT FOR SHIP FOR SHORE

1. Has information on cargo and ship-

shore connection been supplied ?

2. Is the agreed ship-shore communic -

ation system operative ?

3. Are fire and other emergency

procedures agreed ?

4. Are local regulations being

observed ?

5. Has safe access been provided and

warning notices posted ?

6. Are moorings secure and agreement

reached on the use of tension
winches ?

7. Are emergency towing-off wires

correctly positioned ?

8. Is the ship ready to move under its

own power ?

9. Are smoking restrictions in force

and notices posted ?

10. Are naked light restrictions being

observed ?

11. Are portable electrical equipment

cables disconnected ?

12. Are all hand torches and portable

R/T sets of approved type ?

13. Are ship's main transmitting

aerials and radar switched off
and earthed ?
Counted....
S.NO CHECK POINT FOR SHIP FOR SHORE

14. Some doors and ports have to be

closed : are they actually shut ?

15. Are all air conditioning intakes

correctly trimmed and window type
units closed ?

16. Is the water main ready for

immediate use ?

17. Is the water spray system ready

for immediate use ?

18. Are dry powder and all other fire

fighting appliances correctly
positioned and ready for immediate
use ?

19. Is necessary protective clothing

available or being worn ?

20. Are void spaces properly inerted ?

21. Is the required ventilation

equipment in operation ?

22. Is the cargo system set for the

operation ?

23. Are all remote control valves in

working order ?

24. Are cargo tank relief valves

correctly set and in good order ?

25. Are the required cargo pumps and

compressors in good order ?

26. Is reliquefaction or boil-off

control equipment in good order ?

27. Is gas detection equipment set for

the cargo, calibrated and in good
order ?

28. Are cargo system gauges and alarms

correctly set and in good order ?

29. Are scuppers plugged and suitable

drip trays in position ?
Contd...
S.NO CHECK POINT FOR SHIP FOR SHORE

30. Are cargo and bunker hoses in good

condition and properly rigged, have
certificates being checked ?

31. Are unused bunker connections

blanked and bunker tank lids
closed ?

32. Are unused cargo connections

(including inert gas line)securely
blanked ?

33. Are automatic shutdown systems

working properly ?

34. Does shore know the closing rate

of ship's automatic valve at
operating temperature ; does ship
have a similar details of shore
system ?

35. Are all personnel (including

supernumeraries and new arrivals)
aware that cargo transfer is to
begin ?

36. Have all personnel been allocated

emergency stations ?

37. Are non-essential personnel clear

of the cargo area ?

38. Are those directly involved aware

of the agreed cargo transfer
sequence ?
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REMARKS :

We have checked with each other the items on the above check list and have satisfied ourselves
that the entries we have made are correct to the best of our knowledge.

CHECKED BY______________________ _______________________

(For Ship) (For Terminal)
 8.0 BOTTLING OPERATIONS
8.1 GENERAL
This section covers the operations in the
LPG bottling plants,
Safe work practices shall be established
to ensure safe operation, maintenance,
and modification activities while carrying
out various jobs. These practices shall be
documented and approved. The manuals
shall be updated at least once in a year by
authorised personnel.
Activity on bottling line including valve
change, shall be carried out by trained
personnel.
8.2 BOTTLING OPERATIONS
The Bottling Operations can be classified
under following heads :
i) Receipt of LPG cylinders
ii) Filling & despatch of LPG Cylinders
iii) Handling & storage of LPG cylinders
iv) Auxiliary Operations
8.2.1 Receipt of LPG cylinders
Cylinders shall be received in capped
condition. Cylinder shall conform to
IS:3196.
8.2.2 Filling of LPG cylinders
(a) Pre-filling operation : Cylinder before
filling shall be checked for following :
- Visually inspected as per IS:5845/
IS : 13258
- `O' Ring (joint packing) is present
and there is no apparent
damage to valve.
- Tare weight is legible.
(b) Filling operation - All cylinders shall
be filled on gross weight basis on
filling machine.
Maximum permissible errors on net
quantity declared by weight shall be
in accordance with the Standards of
Weights & Measures (Packaged
Commodities) Rules 1977 and
Amendment Rules, 1992. The filling
pressure should not exceed maximum
working pressure of cylinder i.e. 16.9
kg/cm2 at 65 deg.C.
(c) Post Filling Operation - Cylinder
shall be counter weighed with check
scale for accuracy of weight.
Variation of net weight. Variation of
net weight shall not exceed
permissible limits. All under-filled/
over-filled cylinders should be
corrected on correction scale.
Cylinder shall be checked for `O" ring
condition and for valve leak by means
of Compact valve Tester (CVT) or
electronic leak detector.
CVT or electronic leak detector shall
be calibrated to detect leakage
beyond 0.5 gm/hr. For cylinders
found with `O' ring defect, the `O'
ring shall be replaced with a new one.
Further all "O" ring or valve change
cylinders shall be rechecked for
leakage with CVT or electronic leak
detectors.
The on line valve removal machines is
used shall be checked for integrity of
the system with regard to proper
sealing. The machine shall be further
checked for leak tightness, torque
settings before being put in use every
day. The maintenance shall be carried
out as OEM recommendation.
Cylinder shall be checked for body
leak and bung leak by dipping in
 water test bath or by an established
electronic leak detection system.
Cylinder shall be capped prior to
dipping in test bath water.
Only those cylinders found passing all
above checks shall be processed
further for sealing.
Cylinders shall be sealed with PVC
seal or Aluminium seal. Seal shall
have identification mark of oil
company, preferably name of plant
and period of filling.
No bypassing of safety interlocks, fire
water system, gas detection system,
vapour extraction system and heat
detection system shall be permitted
unless authorised by plant manager in
writing.
8.2.3 Handling & Storage of LPG
Handling and storage of LPG cylinders
shall be governed by Gas Cylinders
Rules, 1981.
Following safe practices shall be
observed :
a) Handling of LPG Cylinders - LPG
cylinders shall not be dropped, rolled
on body and shall not be subjected to
any violent contact with any other
cylinder or object cylinder shall be
moved by rolling on its foot ring or
on conveyors or hand trolleys.
b) Defective filled cylinders - Any
cylinder having body leak, bung leak,
bulge, fire ravaged or spurious shall
be evacuated immediately.
Any cylinder with valve leak shall be
immediately capped and thereafter
evacuated immediately.
Cylinders requiring repairs other than
valve leak shall be degassed for
repairs.
All above cylinders shall be clearly
identified, with markers, to their
nature of defects and shall be kept
capped during storage.
c) LPG cylinder storage - All cylinders
shall be stacked vertically (with valve
in upright position) in not more than
1.5 m.
Cylinders of different capacity and
type shall be stacked separately.
All cylinders shall be capped during
storage.
The cylinders shall be stacked in
small lots of 4 rows and 25 cylinders
length. A minimum access path of 1
mtrs. must be maintained on both
sides of 4 rows and 2 metres after
every 5 such lots. After each length
of 25 cylinders, there must be a
passage of 2 metres. The cylinder
storage space shall be properly
marked/ painted on the flooring.
Typical stacking arrangement for 14.2
kg cylinder is given in Figure-I.
Empty and filled cylinders shall be
demarcated clearly.
Minimum distance of 15 metres from
cylinder loading area and minimum
distance of 10 metres from filling
point shall be observed for all filled
cylinders stack.
8.2.4 Auxiliary Operations
a) Cylinder requiring valve removal
and valve fixing
Cylinder having defective valve and
with bung leak shall have to undergo
valve removal and valve refixing
operation.
 Following safe procedures shall be
observed for the operation :
- Cylinder shall be evacuated of its
product upto pressure, 1.5 kg/cm2 or
less, thereafter depressurised to near
atmospheric pressure through cold
flare before opening the defective
valve.
- The valve of cylinders with bung /
valve leak shall be replaced.
- Cylinder bung shall be cleaned with
3/4" NGT tap and cylinder bung
threads checked with L1 and L9
gauge.
- Only cylinders passing above tests
shall be taken up for valve change
operation.
- Good valve shall be fixed using a
torque wrench. The torque shall not
exceed 20 +/-2kg.m. Before fixing
the valve suitable jointing compound
shall be used. Jointing compound
shall be compatible with LPG, water
and metallurgy of cylinders and
valves. Teflon tape/ paste of suitable
valve joining material are
recommended as jointing material.
b) Purging of cylinders
- New cylinders and cylinders degassed
for repairs shall be purged of air prior
to be taken up for refilling with LPG.
Following safe procedure shall be
observed for purging of LPG
cylinders :
- Connect the cylinder valve to vacuum
pump and evacuate air so that the
pressure in cylinder is brought down
to maximum 0.35 kg/cm2 absolute.
Inject LPG vapour in the cylinder so
that pressure is minimum 1 kg/cm2
and not above working pressure of
cylinder i.e. 16.9 kgf/cm2 at 65
degree C.
c) Degassing of Cylinders :
Cylinders shall be evacuated and
depressurised to near atmospheric
pressure. The residual LPG in the
cylinder should be cold flared in the
atmosphere at a vent outside the shed at
1.5 m height above the eves of the shed.
Valve shall be removed with suitable
torque wrench or by using online valve
changing machines. Cylinders shall be
filled with water fully and water should
be allowed to over flow. Thereafter,
cylinders shall be emptied out of water
and checked with explosimeter for
degassing. Not more than 6 cylinders
shall be degassed at a time.
8.3 DISPOSAL OF ETHYL
MERCATAN CONTAINERS
It shall be ensured that the drums are
emptied of mercaptan to the extent
possible. The empty drums then can
be washed with water and detergent,
followed by wash with a 5% bleach
solution. After again washing with
copious amount of water, the drums
will be ready for disposal.
(ii) Treatment of Leaks and Spills
Leaks and spills of mercaptan can be
treated with commercially available
masking agents (e.g.Aldor and
Neutroleum Alpha etc.) to make them
odourless. Large mercaptan spills
shall be covered with sand or
activated carbon or any other
absorbing material, which are then
buried or incinerated. The area over
the spill should then be washed with
ordinary household bleach solution
and then thoroughly with water. Dry
bleaching powder should never be
used in treating mercaptan spills. A
violent reaction could occur.
 9.0 MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
9.1 GENERAL :
This section covers the maintenance and
inspection practices to be followed to
ensure safe and trouble free operation of
various equipment.
9.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES :
To facilitate the maintenance service to
be rendered in a planned manner, a
preventive maintenance schedule
covering the necessary work to be done,
mentioning the periodicity i.e. daily,
weekly, monthly, half yearly and yearly
schedules, must be worked out. While
basic recommendations given by the
manufacturers should be considered and
modified bearing in mind the local
conditions (refer Annexure 9- I-IV).
9.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT :
Necessary personal protection
equipments such as Hand gloves, Safety
shoes, Helmets, Safety belts, Safety
goggles etc. shall be used ( for details
refer OISD- STD-155).
9.4 WORK PERMIT SYSTEM :
Any maintenance, inspection, disassembly
or removal of fittings while any part of
the system is under pressure shall not be
carried out without a proper work permit
and approved procedure.
1. All Maintenance/ Inspection jobs
shall be carried out in line with OISD
Standard ; OISD-STD-105 on "Work
Permit System".
2. Electrical maintenance / inspection,
provisions of OISD-STD-137 shall
be adhered to.
9.5 INSPECTION &
MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS
FACILITIES IN LPG
INSTALLATIONS :
9.5.1 STATIC EQUIPMENT :
a) PRESSURE VESSELS &
STORAGE FACILITIES :
OISD Standard OISD-STD-128
on "Inspection of Pressure
Vessels shall be followed.
Weld cracking has been
experienced in the lower half
portions of LPG vessels. Small
amounts of wet H2S present in
LPG is supposed to be
responsible for this in service
stress corrosion cracking of
welds. LPG vessels made from
micro-alloyed high tensile steels
have shown greater susceptibility
to such cracking. Wet
Fluoroscent Magnetic Particle
Testing (WFMPT) is considered
the most reliable test method for
detecting these micro-cracks.
WFMPT should be carried out
prior to hydraulic test wherever
cracks are found, their depths
should be assessed by ultrasonic
testing. All cracks having depths
less than corrosion allowance may
be removed by grinding, edges
smoothened and areas left as such
after final WFMPT check. Weld
build up of grooves so formed is
essential wherever depths of
groove is more than corrosion
allowance.
b) SHUT-OFF VALVES,
CONTROL VALVES, NON-
RETURN VALVES, EXCESS
CHECK VALVES,
 PIPELINES, VALVES AND
FITTINGS :
All new valves shall be inspected
and tested to ensure conformation
to required specifications and for
leak tightness. All new valves
shall be inspected and tested as
per requirements of API-598.
The closure torque during testing
for hand wheel and gear operated
valves shall not be greater than
that obtainable by hand
tightening. Further fire safe valves
shall comply with following :
 Low pressure seat test shall be
conducted with the ball and seat
dry and free of oil, grease or any
lubricant.
 The high pressure seat test is not
required except for threaded and
valves.
 No leakage shall be permitted.
 Fire-safe test shall be carried out
as per API : 607.
Valves shall be dismantled at the time of
specified comprehensive inspection or
during the shutdown of the line to permit
examination of all internal parts. Body
thickness measurements shall be made at
locations inaccessible before, dismantling,
particularly at locations showing
evidence of erosion. Bodies of valves
operating in severe cyclic temperature
service shall be checked internally for
cracks.
Gate valves, which have been used for
throttling, shall be measured for thickness
at the bottom between the seats, as
serious deterioration may have occurred
because of turbulence. This is
particularly weak point because of the
wedging action of the disc when the
valve is closed. The seating surface shall
be inspected visually for defects which
might cause leakage. The wedging
guides shall be inspected for corrosion
and erosion. The stem and threads on
the stem and in the bonnet of valves shall
be examined for corrosion which might
cause failure., The connection between
stem and disc shall be inspected to assure
that the disc will not detach from the
stem during operating.
Swing check valves shall be inspected by
removing the cover or cap. The clapper
or disc shall be checked for freedom of
rotation and the nut holding it to the arm
shall be checked for security and
presence of a locking pin, lock washer, or
tack weld. The arm should be free to
swing and the anchor pin shall be
inspected for wear. Also the seating
surface on both the disc and valve body
shall be checked for deterioration by
feeling them with the fingers. After the
valve has been reassembled, it shall be
hydrostatically and/or pneumatically
tested for tightness. If tested
pneumatically, a soap solution shall be
applied to the edges of the seating
surface and observed for any evidence of
leakage.
9.5.2 Flanges, Gaskets and Bolts
The gasket faces of flanged joints, which
have been opened, shall be inspected
visually for corrosion and for defects
such as scratches, cuts and gouges which
might cause leakage. The gasket faces
shall be checked for true flatness or
warping by placing a straight edge across
the diameter of the face of the flange and
rotating it about an axis through the
center line of the flange. Grooves and
rings of ring joints shall be checked for
defects.
Flanges bolts should be inspected
for stretching. Where excessive
bolt loading is indicated or where
flanges are deformed, nuts may be
rotated along the entire length of
the stud. If studs are stretched,
 thread pitch will be changed and
nuts will not turn freely.
Inspection involve checking to
determine whether bolts of the
proper specification have been
used and may involves chemical
analyse or physical tests to
determine the yield point and the
ultimate strength of the material.
If flanges are bolted too tightly,
they may bends until the outer
edges of the flanges are in
contact. When this occurs, there
may be insufficient pressure on
the gasket to assure a tight joint.
Visual inspection of the gasket
will reveal this condition.
Permanently deformed flanges
must be replaced.
9.5.3 PIPELINES
(i) Inspection data as well as
thickness data of newly
constructed pipelines shall be
collected at the earliest and with
in two years of their
commissioning to function as
base for establishment of
corrosion rates.
(ii) External inspection of LPG
pipelines within the installation
shall be carried out once in three
years which shall include both
visual inspection and ultrasonic
thickness readings taken
externally.
The details of thickness survey
shall be maintained on an
isometric sketch.
(iii) Comprehensive inspection of
LPG pipelines shall be carried out
once in 6 years which shall cover
the following :
i) Visual inspection
ii) Hammer test
iii) Ultrasonic thickness
measurement
iv) Dye penetration test or
Magnetic particle test
v) Hydrotest
(iv) Piping in coastal installations and
in corrosive environment shall be
visually inspected once a year.
Years of inspection experience
have revealed that failures of
most of the Offsite pipelines are
due to external corrosion and that
internal corrosion failures are
minimum.
(v) The underground lines having
wrapping and coating as well as
cathodic protection shall be
inspected whenever current leaks
are observed and/or any damage
to the coating is suspected.
Parameters of cathodic protection
like pipe-to-soil voltage or pipe-
to-water voltage shall be
monitored once a month.
(vi) All underground lines having only
wrapping and coating shall be
inspected once in three years
using Pearson Survey for locating
coating damage, if any.
Additionally, all these lines shall
be visually inspected at random
once in ten years by digging at a
few locations. Pipelines crossing
the roads and dykes shall be
inspected once in ten years by
digging and exposing the line
completely.
Provisions of OISD Standard ; OISD-
STD-130 on "Inspection of Pipes and
Valves and Fittings" shall be followed.
9.5.4 HOSE AND FLEXIBLE
CONNECTION :
LPG hoses shall be inspected & tested at
maximum interval of 4 months as detailed
in OISD Standard ;. OISD-STD-135 on
"Inspection of Loading and Unloading
Hoses for petroleum products" and
records maintained thereof.
LPG hoses shall be discarded after 3
years of service or earlier in case the
permanent elongation exceeds 5%.
9.5.5 STRAINERS AND FILTERS :
a) Inspection and test of the valve shall
be done in as received condition. This
is important and helps in establishing
the frequency of inspection.
Provisions of OISD Standard ;
OISD-STD-132 on "Inspection of
Pressure Relieving Devices" shall be
followed.

Strainers & filters shall be inspected and 9.5.6 ROTARY EQUIPMENT :

cleaned as per following frequency,
unless sluggish operation warrants earlier a) COMPRESSORS : OISD
inspection : Standard No. OISD-120 on
"Inspection of Compressors" shall
TYPE / LOCATION FREQUENCY be followed. In addition, periodic
maintenance checks, as detailed in
Air filters Weekly Annexure-I to be followed.
Strainers on evacuation Weekly
line b) PUMPS : OISD Standard No.
Pump Suction Quarterly OISD-110 on "Inspection of Pumps"
Up stream of filling Quarterly shall be followed. In addition,
carousel periodic checks as detailed in
up stream of PD-Meter Quarterly Annexure-II to be followed.

e) SAFETY RELIEF VALVES c) DIESEL ENGINES: OISD

Standard No. OISD-123 on
Safety Relief valves shall be tested once "Inspection and Maintenance of
in a year. Further an on stream visual Rotating Equipment components
inspection should be carried out at least shall be followed.
once in every 6 months to check the
following: 9.5.7 FILLING EQUIPMENT

a) Gags, blinds do not exist. It shall be ensured that the

b) Upstream and down stream isolation equipment is in good working
valves, if any, are opened and sealed. condition to ensure quality output
c) Seals protecting the spring setting and also safe operation.
have not been broken. Inspection checks are given at
d) Relief device is not leaking. This Annexure 9-III for the following
may be checked visually and by equipment:
thermography, contact thermometers
or by hand touch at outlet nozzle a) CAROUSEL
wherever practicable.
e) The continuous operation of heat i) Drive units
tracing provision, if any, provided for ii) Centre column
low temperature application on valve iii) Running Rail
and discharge piping. iv) Introduction and Ejection
devices
f) Condition of insulation and cladding v) Filling machines
on the heat traced piping and valves.
b) Check Weigh Scales
 c) Chain/ Roller conveyor
d) Drive Units for Conveyors
e) CVT-leak detector
f) Cylinder Test Bath
g) General
9.5.8 INSTRUMENTATION
a) TEMPERATURE INDICATING
DEVICES
Temperature indicating devices shall
be checked daily for its proper
functioning and shall be calibrated
once in 6 months.
b) LEVEL GUAGING DEVICES
The gauging devices shall be
checked daily for proper functioning.
Zero level check and calibration shall
be carried out monthly and annually
as applicable.
c) PRESSURE GAUGES
Pressure gauges shall be checked
daily for its proper functioning and
shall be calibrated once in 6 months.
d) FLOW MEASURING DEVICES
All flow measuring devices shall be
checked daily for proper functioning
and calibration shall be carried out
monthly and quarterly as applicable.
9.5.9 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Fire fighting equipment shall be
inspected and tested as per. OISD-
STD-142 - "Inspection of Fire
Fighting Equipment".
9.5.10 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Proper functioning of electrical
equipment can only be ensured by
means of periodic preventive and
predictive maintenance of the
equipment. This enhances
equipment life and also ensures
safety of the equipment,
installation and operating
personnel.
Maintenance shall be daily, weekly,
quarterly or annual depending
upon the type of equipment.
Adequate logs shall be maintained
to ensure that maintenance is
carried out as per approved
checklists. Preventive maintenance
should be carried out as per
schedules laid down in OISD-
STD-137.
Special emphasis shall be laid on
the maintenance of equipment
installed in hazardous areas.
All electric apparatus and wiring in
a hazardous area shall at all times
be so maintained as to retain the
characteristic on which their
approval has been granted”
Precautions to be taken for
repairs and testing of flameproof
equipment shall be as below:
i. No Flame proof or intrinsically
safe apparatus shall be opened
and no work likely to impair the
safety characteristics of such
apparatus or electric wiring
connected thereto shall be
carried out until all voltage has
been cut off from said apparatus
or wiring. The voltage shall not
be restored thereto until the work
has been completed and the safety
characteristics provided in
connection with the apparatus
and wiring have been fully
restored.
ii. Use of soldering apparatus or
other means involving flame, fire
or heat or use of industrial type of
apparatus in a zone “1” area shall
be permitted for the purposes of
 effecting repairs and testing and
alterations, provided that the area
in which such apparatus or wiring
has been installed, has first been
made safe and certified by a
competent person after testing
with an approved gas – testing
apparatus to be safe and free from
inflammable vapours, gases or
liquids and is maintained in such
conditions, so long as the work is
in progress.
iii. No alteration that might
invalidate the certificate or other
document relating to the safety of
the apparatus, shall be made to
any apparatus.
Replacement fasteners, nuts,
studs and bolts shall be of the
type specified by the
manufacturer for the particular
apparatus. No attempt shall be
made to replace or repair a glass
in a flameproof enclosure e.g. in a
luminaire or other enclosures,
except by replacement with the
complete assembly or part
obtainable from the manufacturer,
complying with the approval
certificate.
If replacement components such
as cable glands, conduit or
conduit accessories, are available
only with thread forms which
differ from those provided on the
apparatus, suitable adaptors
having necessary certification and
approval shall be employed.
iv. Equipment enclosures and fittings
shall be examined to see that all
stopping plugs and bolts are in
position and properly tightened.
Locking and sealing devices shall
be checked to ensure that they are
secured in prescribed manner.
v. If at any time, there is a change in
the area classification or in the
characteristics of the flammable
material handled in the area or if
the equipment is relocated in the
area, the area classification
drawing should be
correspondingly revised and a
check shall be made to ensure
that the equipment selection
corresponds to the revised area
classification.
vi. A system shall be established to
record the results of all
inspections and the action taken
to correct defects.
 ANNEXURE 9-I
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

COMPRESSORS
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Daily Weekly Monthly Qrtly
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
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1. Check Lub. Oil Level of plunger *
pump unit & top up if necessary.

2. Check the oil level in the crank *

case & top up if necessary.

3. Before start check flow of cylinder *

cylinder jacket cooling water.

4. Check oil flow from plunger pump to *

gland packing assembly.& compressor
cylinder.

5. Check for flow rate from plunger pump *

6. Drain water from receiver/ liquid trap. *

7. Check belt tension and adjust *

if necessary. *

8. Ensure tightness of foundation bolts. *

9. Flush out lube oil system : *

a) Crank case
b) Pump chamber and fill fresh oil.

10. Flush jacket water cooling system. *

11. Check alignment of compressor & motor pullies. *

12. Change lube oil filter and clean LPG Suction filter. *

13. Clean oil strainer *

14. Clean Breather *

15. Open and inspect suction and discharge valves. *

16. Check instrumentation calibrate if necessary. *

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 Daily Weekly Monthly Qrtly
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
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17. Check safety release valve. *

18. Suction & discharge valves of compressor cylinder *

19. Interlock with High level alarm *

20. All Trips . *

21. Pressure & Temperature Gauges *

22. Control Panel *

23. Complete over-haul. *

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

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Daily Weekly Monthly Qrtly Annually
Yrly
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
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1. Check lub oil & top up level *

if necessary.

2. Check cooling water flow *

(where provided).

3. Check mechanical seal/ gland leakage. *

4. Check the "AMPS" are within limits. *

5. Change lube oil every 800 running *

hours.

6. Check coupling and coupling bolts *

and replace worn out parts.

7. Check tightness of foundation bolts. *

8. Clean suction strainer of : *

a) Product pumps
b) Other pumps

9. Check alignment of pump and motor. *

10. Overhaul. *

11. Greasing of Bearings. *

12. High Level Alarm *

13. Relief Valve *

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 ANNEXURE 9-III

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILLING EQUIPMENTS
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Sr. Equipment Checks PERIODICITY
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Daily Weekly Monthly Qrtly Half Annually
Yrly
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
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I. CAROUSEL :
(A) DRIVE UNIT :

1. Check oil level & top up if required. *

2. Check oil pressure. *

3. Put oil drop in orifice of cut-off valve. *

4. Grease guide rollers. *

5. Check & adjust drive belt. *

6. Unscrew magnetic plug and clean. *

7. Change hydraulic oil &clean filter. *

8. Clean hydraulic oil tank. *

9. Inspect gears for wear and tear. *

10. Check electric motor & grease motor bearing. *

11. Complete overhaul of the drive unit. *

(B) CENTRAL COLUMN

1. Check air & gas joints for leakage. *

2 Grease bearing. *

(C) RUNNING RAIL :

1. Clean & apply graphite. *

2. Lubricate rail wheels. *

3. Check rail levels. *

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(D) INTRODUCTION AND EJECTION DEVICES:

1. Blow the air filter free of water & dirt. *

2. Check & top up oil in air lubricator. *

3. Oil the introduction arms. *

4. Check functioning & adjust if required. *

5. Greasing all grease points. *

6. Tighten guide rollers. *

7. Check & repair leaks. *

8. Inspect for wear and tear. *

9. Overhaul the unit. *

(E) FILLING MACHINES:

1. Thoroughly cleaning by using *

dry air.
2. Checking & adjustment of auto *
cut off device.

3. Check operation of filling head *

by supplying air.

4. Check leakage of LPG and repair. *

5. Check condition of LPG filling hoses. *

6. Check oil level in air lubricators. *

7. Lubricate pullies holding filling guns. *

8. Carry out calibration and adjustment. *

9. Suspension system bearings & knife *

edges to be thoroughly cleaned.

10. Inspect knife edges for wear & tear *

and repair where required.

11. Complete overhauling. *

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(F) CHECK SCALE :

1. Thorough cleaning by using dry air. *

2. Air Filter :
a) Blow-out dirt & condensate. *
b) Clean. *

3. Check oil level in lubricator *

and its functioning.

4. Calibrate with standard weights. *

5. Greasing of cylinder stop unit. *

6. Clean suspension system bearings *

knife edges etc.

7. Check for wear & tear of knife edges *

& replace if necessary.

8. Complete overhauling. *

II. CHAIN CONVEYOR :

1. Top up soap solution trays. *

2. Check position of tension roller *

of chain and adjust if required.

3. Lubricate tension rollers & wheels. *

4. Clean soap solution tray. *

5. Grease the bearing *

6. Check foundation bolts of conveyor *

frame for tight- ness.

III. DRIVE UNIT OF CONVEYORS :

1. Check & top up oil level. *

2. Check coupling bolts & rubber *

bushings. Replace the cracked
or worn out bushings.

3. Check alignment of gear box & *

correct if necessary.

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4. Clean & lubricate chain. *

5. Tighten foundation bolts. *

6. Drain & change oil. *

7. Inspect for wear & tear. *

IV. CVT/ DCVT LEAK DETECTOR :

1. Check for proper functioning. *

2. Top up kerosene Every shift

chamber.

3. Check leakage rate thru verifier. *

4. Dismantle/ clean the interiors & *

apply silicon grease to "O" ring.

V. CYLINDER TEST BATH:

1. Fill with clean water. *

2. Lubricate moving parts. *

3. Clean tank walls from inside. *

4. Check & lubricate pneumatic *

circuitry of all equipments.

5. Check all fasteners and tighten. *

6. Paint tank walls from inside. *

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ANNEXURE 9-IV

DIESEL ENGINES

MAINTENANCE STEPS

1. KEEP THE DIRT OUT OF THE ENGINE.

2. MAINTAIN A LUBRICATING FILM ON ALL BEARING SURFACES.

3. REGULATE THE ENGINE'S FUEL.

4. CONTROL OPERATING TEMPERATURES.

5. GUARD AGAINST CORROSION.

6. LET THE ENGINE BREATHE.

7. PREVENT OVERSPEEDING.

8. KNOW YOUR ENGINE'S CONDITION.

9. CORRECT TROUBLES WHILE THEY ARE SIMPLE.

10. SCHEDULE AND CONTROL YOUR MAINTENANCE.

 DIESEL ENGINES

"A" CHECK EVERY DAY

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1. CHECK PREVIOUS DAY'S 1A CORRECT AS REQUIRED

ENGINE LOG BOOK.

2. DRAIN WATER AND SEDIMENT 2A BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

FROM FUEL TANK AND FUEL
FILTER THROUGH DRAIN COCK.

3. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 3A MUST BE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN

AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY OR EQUAL TO "H" MARK ON DIP
STICK WHEN ENGINE IS STOPPED
AND HAS STOOD FOR 20 MINUTES
OR MORE (MUST BE MEASURED
AFTER ALL OIL IS DRAINED
BACK INTO OIL PAN).

4. CHECK FOR FUEL,OIL,WATER 4A CORRECT IF LEAKING.

5. FILL RADIATOR/SURGE TANK 5A RADIATOR CAP MUST BE FIRMLY

WITH TREATED WATER TIGHTENED BACK INTO THE
(CHROMATE CONCENTRATION RADIATOR/SURGE TANK NECK,
3500 PPM). ENGINE MUST NOT BE OPERATED
WITHOUT THE RADIATOR CAP
SINCE THIS WILL CAUSE
AERATION AND OVERHEATING
OF THE COOLANT.

6. CHECK AIR CLEANER OIL 6A USE CLEAN ENGINE OIL.

LEVEL AND CHANGE OIL, IF
REQUIRED (IF OIL BATH
TYPE) CLEAN DUST PAN AND
PRECLEANER OF DAY TYPE
AIR CLEANER.

7. CHECK AIR LINE CONNECTIONS 7A CORRECT AS REQUIRED

FOR LEAKS.

8. REMOVE AND CLEAN AIR COM- 8A FILL WITH CLEAN OIL, UPTO
PRESSOR BREATHER, IF MARK.
EQUIPPED.

9. DRAIN AIR RECEIVER TANK

AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH
SHIFT AND THEN CLOSE THE
DRAIN COCK.

DIESEL ENGINES
 "A" CHECK EVERY DAY

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10. CLEAN CRANKCASE BREATHER 10A DISCARD PAPER TYPE ELEMENT,

IF CLOGGED.

11. CHECK OIL LEVEL IN 11A CHECK FOR LEAKS, USE SPECI-
HYDRAULIC GOVERNOR,IF FIED ENGINE OIL FOR TOPPING
PROVIDED. UP.

12. START THE ENGINE AND NOTE 12A IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN OIL
THE OIL PRESSURE BOTH AT PRESSURE FROM THAT RECORDED
IDLING AND MAXIMUM SPEED. IN THE LONG BOOK ON EARLIER
OCCASION THEN STOP ENGINE
AND CHECK THROUGH TROUBLE
SHOOTING TECHNIQUE THE CAUSE
FOR OIL PRESSURE CHANGE AND
CORRECT IF NECESSARY (FOR
ASSISTANCE IN DIAGNOSING THE
CHANGE IN OIL PRESSURE
CALL YOUR SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE IF NECESSARY.

13. RECORD OIL PRESSURE 13A REFER O&M MANUAL FOR LUB.
OIL PRESSURE LIMITS.

14. FILL FUEL TANK AT THE 14A USE CLEAN FUEL AND A STRAI-
END OF THE SHIFT. NER. ALSO CLEAN THE CAP AND
SURROUNDING AREA BEFORE
OPENING THE FILLER CAP.
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"B" CHECK EVERY 250 HOURS

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MAINTENANCE STEPS REMARKS
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1. REPEAT ALL MAINTENANCE 1B

STEPS OF CHECK "A" 1 TO 14.

2. CHANGE ENGINE OIL 2B WHEN LUB. OIL IS EXAMINED

THROUGH LUB. OIL ANALYSIS IN
LABORATORY. OIL CHANGE PERIOD
MAY BE EXTENDED IN SUCH CASES
(REFER TO YOUR SERVICE REP.)

DIESEL ENGINES

"B" CHECK EVERY 250 HOURS

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3. FIT NEW LUBRICATING OIL 3B INSPECT THE CHANGED FILTER
FULL FLOW FILTER ELEMENT ELEMENTS AND CHECK FOR METAL
PARTICLES AND OIL SLUGING/
OXIDATION.

4. REMOVE CLEAN AND INSPECT 4B BLOW OUT DUST WITH COMPRESSED

DRY TYPE AIR CLEANER AIR IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION
ELEMENT, REMOVE AND CLEAN OF THE NORMAL AIR FLOW, IF
DUST PAN. INSPECT FOR HOLES VERY DIRTY WITH OIL AND
AND TEARS, CHECK GASKETS CARBON WASH IN SOLUTION OF
AND "O" RINGS FOR DAMAGE WARM WATER (120-140 DEG F)
AND NON-SLUDGING DETERGENT
ALLOW IT TO DRY FIRST, THEN
USE COMPRESSED AIR. REPLACE
IF WASHED TWO TIMES. CAUTION
EXCESS AIR PRESSURE WILL
DAMAGE PAPER. AIR NOZZLE
MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 20 cm
FROM THE ELEMENT. MUST NOT
BE USED IF EVEN ONE PIN HOLE
EXISTS. DISCARD ELEMENT IF
PUNCTURED AND ALSO CHANGE
GASKET ALONG WITH
ELEMENT.

5. CLEAN OIL BATH AIR CLEANER 5B

TRAY SCREEN

6. CHANGE LUBRICATING OIL 6B RECORD OIL PRESSURE.

BY-PASS FILTER ELEMENT
AND GASKET, IF PROVIDED.

7. CLEAN FLOAT TANK AND/OR 7B

MAIN FUEL TANK BREATHER.

8. CHECK COOLANT PH VALUE- 8B CHANGE CORROSION PRESISTER

CONCENTRATION OF DCA/ ELEMENT IF PH VALUE IS BELOW
CHROMATE CONCENTRATION NORMAL RANGE 8.5-10.5. CHECK
(3500 PPM). CHROMATE CONCENTRATION AT
3500 PPM. FOR DCA REFER O&M
MANUAL.

9. CHECK MAGNESIUM PLATE 9B CHECK MAGNESIUM PLATE FOR

IN ASSEMBLY CORROSION PITTING OR BEING EATEN AWAY
REGISTER CHANGE WATER CHANGE IF MORE THAN 50% OF

DIESEL ENGINES

"B" CHECK EVERY 250 HOURS

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MAINTENANCE STEPS REMARKS
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FILTER ELEMENT. OF AREA IS LOST. USE DCA

SERVICE ELEMENT OR CHROMATE
ELEMENT OR CHROMATE ELEMENT
 BAGS (AR95679) IF CONCEN-
TRATION IS LOW.

10. CHANGE FUEL FILTER ELE 10B CLEAN SHELL FUEL FILTER
MENT WASHER AND "O" RING CHANGE ELEMENT WHEN RESTRI-
ON MOUNTING BOLT. CTION EXCEEDS VACUUM 200MM
OR MERCURY.

11. CHECK OIL IN ANEROID 11B USE SAME OIL AS USED IN OIL
CONTROL, IF REQUIRED. PAN.

12. CHECK & ADJUST BELTS.NEW 12B TIGHTEN BELT TENSION REFER
BELTS WILL STRETCH WITHIN MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
ONE HOUR OR USE THEY MUST
BE READJUSTED.

13. TIGHTEN FOUNCTION BOLTS AND

FLEXIBLE COUPLING BOLTS OF
ENGINE AND ALTERNATOR.

14. CHECK ALL AIR CLEANER CON- 13B CORRECT AS REQUIRED.

NECTIONS FOR CRACKS.
CHAFING ETC. TIGHTEN ALL
AIR INTAKE CONNECTIONS.

15. CHECK FAN HUB AND DRIVE. 14B USE SPECIAL TOOL FOR
TIGHTENING THE FAN HUB NUT.

16. CLEAN/CHANGE AIR COMPRE- 15B CHANGE ELEMENT FOR NATURALLY

SSOR BREATHER ELEMENT. ASPIRATED ENGINE CLEAN SCREEN
FOR TURBO ENGINE.

17. CHECK THROTTLE LINKAGE.

 DIESEL ENGINES

"C" CHECK EVERY 1500 HOURS

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1. REPEAT ALL MAINTENANCE

STEPS OF CHECKS "A" & "B".

2. CHECK THERMOSTATE OPERATION 2C IT SHOULD START OPENING AND

OPEN FULLY WITHIN RANGE 165
DEG. F. OR 170 DEG. F. DISCARD
AND FIT NEW THERMOSTATE
IF OPERATION IS NOT
SATISFACTORY.

3. CHECK FAN HUB AND DRIVE 3C CHECK MOUNTING BOLTS AND

BEARING END PLAY.

4. CHECK IMPLELLER WATER PUMP 4C CORRECT IF NECESSARY.

FOR PLAY.

5. CHECK FOR TURBOCHARGER 5C CORRECT AS REQUIRED.

OIL LEAKS.

6. TIGHTEN TURBOCHARGER 6C TIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE

MOUNTING NUTS. DO NOT TIGHTEN WHEN ENGINE IS
HOT.

7. CHECK INLET AIR RESTRICTION 7C CHECK AFTER CLEANING DRY TYPE

AIR CLEANER ELEMENT. IF
RESTRICTION IN EXCESS OF 1000 MM
WATER A NEW ELEMENT MUST BE
FITTED.

8. CLEAN OIL BATH AIR CLEANER 8C REMOVE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY AND

CLEAN INCLUSIVE OF FIXED
SCREENS.

9. CLEAN AND TIGHTEN ALL ELEC- 9C

TRICAL CONNECTIONS.

10. CHECK GENERATOR BRUSHES AND 10C REPLACE AND CLEAN AS REQUIRED.
COMMUTATOR.

11. CLEAN ENTIRE ENGINE 11C HIGH PRESSURE AND SOAP WATER
MIXTURE PREFERRED AFTER
SPRAYING ENGINE WITH CLEANSER

DIESEL ENGINES

"C" CHECK EVERY 1500 HOURS

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TAKING CARE OF PROTECTING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

12. TIGHTEN ALL MOUNTING BOLTS 12C TIGHTEN AS REQUIRED. OVER TIGHTEN-
AND NUTS. NING MAY RESULT IN DISTORTION OR
DAMAGE.

13. CLEAN ANEROID AIR BREATHER. 13C REPLACE BREATHER IF NECESSARY.

14. CHECK SEA WATER PUMP 14C CHECK FOR LEAKS/ OPERATION/
(MARINE APPLICATION ONLY) PERFORMANCE.

15. CHECK HEAT EXCHANGER ELEMENT 15C CLEAN ELEMENT TUBES/CHANGE

ZINC PLUG (MARINE APPLICATION) PLUGS.

16. CHECK EXHAUST AND INLET MANI- 16C

FOLD NUTS AND CAPSCREWS.

17. CHECK ENGINE BLOWER. 17C READINGS IN EXCESS OF RECOMMENDED

LIMITS. CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE
TAKEN. THOROUGH ANALYSIS WITH THE
HELP OF TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART.

18. CLEAN RADIATOR 18C BLOW AIR THROUGH THE RADIATOR CORE
IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THE NORMAL
FLOW OF AIR, IF WORKING UNDER
DUSTRY/ DIRTY CONDITIONS.
(REVERSE FLUSHING OPERATION)

19. CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR 19C CHECK SHAFT END CLEARANCE.

20. ADJUST INJECTORS AND VALVES. 20C FINAL ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE CARRIED
OUT WITH ENGINE HOT AND WITH
CORRECT TORQUE AS SPECIFIED
(REFR O&M MANUAL).

21. CLEAN FUEL INLET CONNECTIONS. 21C

22. CHANGE HYDRAULIC GOVERNOR 22C USE ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL.

OIL/ ANEROID OIL.

23. CHECK VIBRATION DAMPER. 23C CHECK WOBBLE AND ECCENTRICITY

ALIGNMENT MARKS ON RUBBER TYPE.
DISCARD DAMPER IF MISALIGNMENT
IF MORE THAN 1/16 IN.

DIESEL ENGINES

"D" CHECK EVERY 4500 HOURS

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1. REPEAT ALL MAINTENANCE STEPS 1D
OF CHECKS "A", "B" & "C".

2. CHECK EXHAUST AND INLET 2D

MANIFOLD NUTS AND CAPSCREWS.

3. TIGHTEN ALL MOUNTING BOLTS 3D

AND NUTS.

4. CLEAN TURBOCHARGER DIFFUSER 4D

AND IMPELLER AND CHECK END
FLOAT.

5. CHECK TURBOCHARGER REARING 5D ONLY END FLOT ON SEMI FLOATING

CLEARANCES BEARINGS IF IN EXCESS OF LIMITS,
REPLACE.

6. CHECK CRANKSHAFT END FLOAT 6D IF IN EXCESS OF RECOMMENDED LIMITS.

CORRECTIVE ACTION IS INDICATED.

7. CLEAN INJECTOR INLET SCREENS.

8. CLEAN AND CALIBRATE ALL MUST BE DONE ONLY IF A PERFORMANCE

INJECTORS. DETERIORATION IS EVIDENT.
SOME OF THE INDICATIONS FOR
PERFORMANCE DETERIORATION ARE:

9. CHECK FUEL PUMP CALIBRATION 1 BLACK SMOKE.

2 CHANGE IN FUEL MANIFOLD PRESSURE
10. REPLACE ANEROID BELLOWS AND 3 LOSS OF POWER
CALIBRATE ANEROID. 4 MALFUNCTION OF ANEROID.

11. REPLACE FUEL PUMP FILTER

SCREEN AND MAGNET.

12. STEAM CLEAN ENGINE 12D IF STEAM IS NOT AVAILABLE,

THEN
USE CLEAN SOAP WATER SOLUTION
AS OUTLINED IN "C" CHECK ITEM-11C.

`E' CHECK EVERY 8000 HOURS

1. REPEAT ALL MAINTENANCE STEPS OF CHECK `A', `B', `C' & `D'.

2. THE `E' MAINTENANCE CHECK IS NECESSARY ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE OPERATING
CONDITIONS SIGNIFY DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE AS CAN BE ASCERTAINED
BY THE SYMPTOMS :

(1) HEAVY SMOKE (2) LOSS OF POWER (3) HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH WATER
TEMPERATURE (4) LOSS OF LUB. OIL PRESSURE (5) UNUSUAL NOISE & VIBRATIONS.
 THE `E' MAINTENANCE CHECK IS A METHODOLOGY FOR INSPECTION OF WEAR OR
ASSEMBLY DETRIORATION OF PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES, AND SHOULD BE RESORTED
TO ONLY WHEN TROUBLE SHOOTING IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING A,B,C AND D
MAINTENANCE CHECKS, WHICH MAY ELIMINATE THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE
PROBLEM AND BRING THE ENGINE BACK TO NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. IT
IS ANTICIPATED THAT GOOD OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES AS
PRESCRIBED THROUGH A,B, C & D CHECKS WILL ENSURE THAT THE ENGINE WILL
PERFORM BEYOND 25000 HOURS BEFORE THAT THE ENGINE MUST BE DISMANTLED
FOR INSPECTION PRELUDE TO A MAJOR OVERHAUL. THE TIME INTERNAL OF 8000
HOURS IS A PERIOD AT WHICH THE ENGINE MAY DEVELOP SYMPTOMS ASCRIBED
ABOVE 1-5 AND ARE INDICATIVE OF PERFORMANCE DETERIORATION DUE TO
INADEQUATE A,B,C & D CHECKS AND FAILURE TO IDENTITY PERFORMANCE
DETERIORATION. THIS FIGURE HAS BEEN ARRIVED AT ON THE BASIS OF CURRENT
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES AND SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS AN ABSOLUTE FOR
MAKING AN `E' CHECK. HOWEVER, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE ABOVE ROUTINE
ANALYSING ENGINE PERFORMANCE BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO
PREVENT DISMANTLING OF ENGINE WHOSE PERFORMANCE CAN BE SIMPLY
CORRECTED BY TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS.

3. THE `E' MAINTENANCE CHECK IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS "IN FRAME INSPECTION"

WHERE SOME KEY PARTS, SUCH AS BEARINGS, ARE CHECKED FOR WEAR TO
DETERMINE IF THE ENGINE MAY BE OPERATED FOR ANOTHER SERVICE PERIOD.
LIKEWISE, OIL CONSUMPTION, OIL PRESSURE AND OTHER SIGNS OF WEAR SHOULD
BE ANALYSED DURING THE CHECK WEAR LIMITS AND OTHER INFORMATIONIS
AVAILABLE FROM DISTRIBUTOR AND DEALERS. (IT MUST BE CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD
THAT THE DECISION TO INSPECT KEY PARTS MUST BE ARRIVED THROUGH ROUTINE
OUTLINED IN POINT TWO ABOVE).
 10.0 STATUTORY TESTING OF LPG CYLINDERS
10.0 STATUTORY TESTING OF
LPG CYLINDERS
All cylinders used for filling LPG are
required to be tested periodically to
ensure fitness of the cylinders for
further service. First re-testing is
required to be done after 7 years and
subsequent re-testing after every 5
years interval. Such tests are to be
conducted by the CCE approved
parties only.
10.1 TESTING PROCEDURE
10.1.1 DEGASSING OF LPG
CYLINDERS
All the LPG cylinders are
depressurised in the approved
premises by opening valves by
means of suitable adapters to ensure
that the internal cylinder pressure is
reduced to atmospheric pressure.
Only after depressurising the
cylinder, cylinder valve is removed
and LPG cylinder is taken up for
water filling and water is overflown
and retained in the cylinder for not
less than one hour to remove any
traces of LPG. Degassing can also
be achieved by stripping, Nitrogen
purging, etc.
10.1.2 SURFACE CLEANING
a) After depressurising the cylinder and
emptying out the water, the same is
kept in inverted position and stroked
gently with a non-sparking hammer
such as wooden mallet to remove
any dust, rust or any loose remnants
in the cylinders.
b) The depressurized cylinder bung is
plugged and is taken up for surface
cleaning by immersing the cylinder in
the caustic soda bath and soap water
and the same is then rinsed with
water.
10.1.3 CHECKING TARE
WEIGHT :
All the LPG cylinders shall be
weighed and if the loss in tare
weight is more than 5% of
original weight such cylinders
shall be segregated and scrapped.
At the time of weighing the
weight of valve is also accounted.
10.1.4 VISUAL INSPECTION :
a) The detailed visual inspection of the
cylinder body shall be carried out as
per IS:5845/ IS : 13258.
b) Depending upon the visual
inspection, cylinders are segregated
for scrapping, for cold repairs and for
hot repairs in case required.
c) The interior of the cylinder shall be
examined by means of infra low
voltage FLP lamp. The internal
examination shall be carried out as
per IS:5845 / IS : 13258.
d) LPG cylinders selected at random
may be cut into two holes for
assessing internal corrosion.
e) In case of dented/ buckled cylinders,
visual inspection of welds needs to be
done more carefully since the welds
are more susceptible to cracking.
Denting or buckling by more than
nominal plate thickness may be
attended by repairs/ replacement.
10.1.5 HYDROSTATIC TESTING :
a) All the LPG cylinders shall be taken
up for hydrostatic test at an interval
of 7 years for first testing and
 subsequent testing after every 5 years
in accordance with IS:8868. Only
water should be used as a medium for
hydrostatic testing and the pressure
to be applied should be the test
pressure marked on the cylinder body
(25.35 kg/sq.cm) and the same
should be retained for a minimum
period of 30 seconds. Any reduction
in pressure noticed during the test,
any leakage, visible bulge or
deformation should be treated as a
case of failure. Such cylinders should
be properly marked, observation
recorded and segregated for
scrapping and disposal.
b) Pressure Gauges shall be calibrated at
least once a week and the Pressure
Gauges used for verification should
be tested once in every three months.
10.1.6 VALVE FIXING :
a) Before commencing the fitting of
valve operation, all the water inside
the cylinder should be drained and the
cylinder should be made dry with the
use of hot air jet. Before refitting the
valve, internal threads of the cylinder
bung should be cleaned with 3/4"
NGT thread tap and checked against
thread damage. In case old valves
are being refitted the same should be
tested by compressed air at 7
kg/sq.cm for leakage from seat.
b) Teflon paste/ suitable sealing
compound should be used as a
sealing material for tightening the
valve and the torque of 20+/-2 kg. m.
should be applied. In no case
spanners and ordinary wrenches be
used for tightening the valves.
10.1.7 PNEUMATIC TEST :
a) The Pneumatic test should be applied
to the cylinder at a pressure of 7
kg/sq.cm. for a minimum of 60
seconds as per IS:3196. This is
basically to check the tightness of the
valve cylinder joints.
b) With the cylinder under pressure, a
soap solution should be applied to the
cylinder valve bung joint to ensure
that there is no leak. The same can
be checked by dipping the cylinders
in water bath. Depressurise the
cylinders. All the Pressure Gauges
used for Pneumatic test shall be
calibrated at least once in 3 weeks
and the Pressure Gauge used for
verification should be tested once in
every three months.
10.1.8 PAINTING OPERATIONS :
a) To enhance the life of the cylinder
and to project a better image to the
customers, maintaining a well painted
surface of cylinder is most desirable.
b) All LPG cylinders are painted with
one coat of zinc chromate primer and
a coat of super synthetic enamel paint
of signal red colour (IS:2932 shade
575). Special care should be taken to
paint the cylinders in vulnerable areas
like underneath the foot ring.
c) The valve should be protected while
painting the cylinder.
10.1.9 CHECKING MARKING THE
TARE WEIGHTS
a) Tare Weight of the cylinder should be
ascertained and if in variance with the
original tare weight (this could be as
a result of change of cylinder valves )
the observed tare - weight should be
punched as close to the original tare
weight marking as recorded in the
register maintained.
b) The observe tare weight should be
stencilled with paint on the shoulder
and as well as on inside of one of the
vertical stay.
c) Gross weight punched/ stencilled on
the cylinder should be changed in
case of change of tare weight.
- Weighing machines used for
checking the tare weight should
be duly certified by Weights &
Measures Authority. The
machine should be tested daily
with the standard weights to
verify accuracy. The test used for
checking should be tested against
standard weights and the same
must be stamped periodically by
Weights and Measures Authority.
The minimum graduations of 50
gms. must be available.
e) Weighing scale error should not be
greater than 1.0%.
f) The tare weight should be recorded
with an accuracy of +/-50 gms. and
rounded off as per IS:2.
10.1.10 PUNCHING
MARKS :
In addition to punching of revised
tare weight/ gross weight wherever
applicable, following details should
also be punched on the cylinder
body as close to the previous
markings as practicable :
a) Date of retest
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Cylinder Cylinder Next
Manufactured retested/hot Retesting
in the repaired Date
year in the year
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b) Code marking for the Test Plant/
Repairer.
c) Tare weight of the cylinder should
be stencilled with black paint
within the V.P. Ring circle
diameter at 3 places for easy
identification by filling operators.
The recommended lettering size is
25 mm and the thickness of the
numerals is 6-7 mm.
d) It is also recommended that the
net weight of LPG to be filled
should be stencilled on the body
of the cylinders outside the V.P.
Ring diameter. The size of the
lettering recommended is 18 mm
and the thickness of the numerals
is 4-5 mm.
Sequence of operations for
statutory pressure testing of LPG
Cylinders is given at Annexure
10-I.
10.1.11 COLOUR CODING OF
CYLINDER
This is done primarily to facilitate easy
OF segregation of cylinders for repairs at
installations without going through the
test date of manufacturing dates punched
on each and every cylinder. Currently,
the following colour codes have been
selected for easy identification of
cylinders and the same shall be repeated
after every five/ seven years cycle.
Colour coding is done on the inside of
one of the Stay Plates and the same is
given below:
COLOUR CODING SCHEME
Background Shade as Lettering
colour IS:5 colour
1997 1999 2004 Dove grey 694 Black

1998 2000 2005 Aircraft Blue 108 White

1999 2001 2006 Salmon Pink 443 Black

2000 2002 2007 Black 521 White

2001 2003 2008 Yellow 355 Black

2002 2004 2009 White 127 Black

2003 2005 2010 Sea Green 217 Black

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10.1.12 CERTIFICATION : 10.1.13 HYDROSTATIC TEST/

HYDROSTATIC STRETCH
A detailed record of each cylinder tested TEST :
at the installation or at the repairer's
premises should be maintained. The - Whether passed/ rejected
record should include the minimum
following details : - Condition of bung threads (internal)
- Whether satisfactory/ rejected
a) Running serial number Pneumatic Test
b) Date of testing - Whether passed/ rejected

c) Serial number of cylinder & name of - Quarter/ year of retest punched on

manufacturer the cylinder
- Stencilling/ colour coding for age
d) Month and year of test profile
- Relevant test certificate number
e) Weight of cylinder

f) Punched on cylinder REMARKS :

g) Observed weight (The Remarks columns should indicate
whether the cylinder has been finally
h) Whether satisfactory/ rejected passed or rejected besides any other
relevant details not covered above).
i) Visual defects
The test certificate issued by the Plant or
j) Internal by the Repairers should include :
k) External - Running Serial Number of cylinder
- Cylinder Serial Number
l) Whether passed/ rejected - Date of testing
 ANNEXURE - 10- I

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR STATUTORY

PRESSURE TESTING OF LPG CYLINDERS

1. Receipt of Cylinders

2. Depressurising

3. Recording details
(like Sr.No., Test Dates, Tare weight, Manufacturer's name)

4. Valve Removal

5. Degassing

6. External surface cleaning

7. Internal cleaning and internal inspections

8. Visual Inspections of external surface and bung threads

by L-1 and L-9 plug gauges

9. Tare weight checking

10. Hydrostatic testing

11. Internal cleaning and checking

12. Primer coating

13. Signal red painting

14. Punching of new test date and repairer's identification mark

15. Tare weighing

16. Colour code painting to indicate ownership of cylinders,

stencilling new tare weight, new weight and next test date

17. Tapping the bung thread, cleaning the same by brass wire
brush and checking the bung threads by L-1 & L-9 plug gauges.

18. Valve fixing

19. Pneumatic test

20. Certification and despatches.

CHAPTER 11

FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES

11.1 GENERAL
LPG Installations shall have well defined
in-built fire prevention and protection
system to mitigate any exigency. The
requirements of fire prevention and
protection system shall be as under :
11.2 DESIGN CRITERIA
i) The single largest fire risk shall be
considered.
ii) All LPG storage Vessels, Cylinder
Storage/ Filling/ Repair Sheds, LPG
Pump / compressor Houses, remote
operating valves /motor operating
valves on LPG lines Bulk Lorry and
Tank Wagon Gantries shall be fully
covered by medium velocity water
spray system.
iii) Fire Protection Facilities shall have
fire fighting access, means of escape
in case of fire and also segregation of
facilities so that the adjacent facilities
are not endangered during the fire.
iv) Heat Detectors for detection of fire
for automatic actuation of medium
velocity water sprinkler system shall
be provided. The QB/EP detectors
shall be placed directly overhead or
inside the hazard. In areas without
specific hazard, detectors shall be
placed evenly across the ceiling or
with maximum spacing of 3 meter
inside the shed. Any other detectors
if provided shall comply with the
design requirements.
11.3 FIRE WATER SYSTEM
The main components of the fire
water system are :
- Fire Water Storage
- Fire Water Pumps
- Fire Hydrant/ Monitor
distribution piping network.
- Water Sprinkler/ Deluge system.
11.4 FLOW RATE DESIGN
The Fire Water pumping requirement for
medium velocity spray system shall be
calculated based on minimum spray
density as 10.2 LPM/Sq.M of the
exposed surface or area to be cooled, in
case of LPG Pump/ compressor it shall
be 20.4 LPM/Sq.M .
a. Storage Vessels
MV sprinkler system with automatic heat
detection having remote/ local operated
Deluge valve with spray density of
Minimum 10.2 LPM/ Sq.M shall be
provided on all above ground storage
vessels.
For water flow calculations aggregate
surface area of all vessels within distance
of 30 Mts. from the periphery of the
affected LPG vessel shall also be
considered as single risk .
b) Sheds
MV sprinkler system with automatic heat
detection having remote/ local operated
Deluge valve with spray density of
minimum 10.2 LPM/Sq.M shall be
provided in the entire shed including the
loading / unloading fingers.
For spray water calculations, the shed
can be divided into suitable number of
zones, each served by independent deluge
system. The adjacent zones shall be
operative around the zone under fire and
the same shall be considered as a single
risk. The width of a zone shall not be
less than 10 meter except of the zone on
either end of the shed. As there is no
storage of cylinders in the loading /
unloading fingers, spray system can be
taken as separate zone with independent
deluge valve to optimise the fire water
requirement .
c) LPG Pump / Compressor House
MV sprinkler system with automatic heat
detection having remote/ local operated
Deluge valve with spray density of
Minimum 20.4 LPM/Sq.M shall be
provided.
The entire pump /compressor house shall
be considered as single risk area :
alternatively it can be divided into
suitable number of zones with minimum
10 meter width.
d) Tank Lorry Gantry
In case of Tank Lorry Gantry, automatic
detection of heat for automatic actuation
of MV sprinkler system having remote/
local operated deluge valve with spray
density 10.2 LPM/Sq.M of surface area
shall be provided. A maximum of 8 bays
shall be considered as single risk area. In
addition to the tank lorry surface, MV
spray system shall effectively cover the
tyres, manifold and dish ends of various
size of tank lorries. There shall be
atleast 3 tiers of MV sprinkler system
and heat detectors uniformly cool the top
, middle and the bottom of the tank
lorry.
e) Tank Wagon Gantry
MV sprinkler system with automatic heat
detection having remote/ local operated
deluge valve with effective spray density
of 10.2 LPM/Sq.M shall be provided.
The gantry can be divided into suitable
number of zones with minimum zone
length of 30 meters and adjacent zones
shall operate around zone under fire and
same shall be considered as single risk.
The spray system shall cover tank
wagons surface on either side of tank
wagon gantry atleast in two tiers as well
as the associated LPG pipelines in the
gantry.
The fire water system in the plant shall be
designed to meet the highest fire water
flow requirement of a single largest risk
of any of the above cases at a time plus
288 Cu.M/Hr. for operating 2 Nos. Fire
water Monitors/ Supplementary Hose
requirements.
11.5 FIRE WATER SYSTEM
DESIGN
i) The Fire Water pressure system shall
be designed for a minimum residual
pressure of 7.0 kg/ cm2 g at the
remotest place of application in the
plant.
ii) A fire water ring main shall be
provided all around perimeter of the
LPG Plant facilities with hydrants/
monitors spaced at intervals not
exceeding 30 M when measured
aerially. Fire hydrants and monitors
shall not be installed within 15 Meters
from the facilities/ equipment to be
protected.
iii) Fire hydrant network shall be in
closed loops to ensure
multidirectional flow in the system.
Isolation valves shall be provided to
enable isolation of any section of the
network without affecting the flow in
the rest. The isolation valves shall be
located normally near the loop
junction. Additional isolation valves
shall be provided in the segments
where, the length of the segment
exceeds 300 Mts.
11.6 FIRE WATER STORAGE
i) Water for the hydrant service shall be
stored in any easily accessible surface
or underground lined reservoir or
above ground tanks of steel, concrete
or masonary. The effective capacity
of the reservoir above the level of
suction point shall be minimum 4
hours aggregate working capacity of
 pumps. Where make up water supply
system is 50% or more this storage
capacity may be reduced to 3 hours
aggregate rated capacity of pumps.
Large natural reservoirs having water
capacity exceeding 10 times the
aggregate water requirement of fire
pumps may be left unlined.
ii) Storage tank/ reservoir shall be in two
inter connected compartments to
facilitate cleaning and repairs. In
case of steel tanks there shall be a
minimum of two tanks.
11.7 FIRE WATER PUMPS
i) Centrifugal type fire water pumps
shall be installed to meet the designed
fire water flow rate and head. These
pumps shall have a flooded suction,
alternatively suitable arrangement for
auto priming shall be provided.
ii) The system pressure has to be
maintained at 7 kg/cm2g at the
farthest end of the hydrant system
with the help of Jockey Pump
operating automatically.
The Jockey Pump shall start-stop
automatically actuated by pressure
switches.
A standby jockey pump shall be
provided if the number of hydrant
points is more than 100. One
monitor shall be considered as
equivalent to 4 hydrant points.
iii) The fire water pump(s) including the
stand by pump(s) shall be diesel
engine driven . The pumps shall be
capable of discharging 150% of its
rated discharge at a minimum of 65%
of the rated head. Each engine shall
have an independent fuel tank of
suitable size for 6 Hrs. continuous
running.
In refineries / gas processing plants,
where reliable source of electric
power is available electrical driven
centrifugal pumps can be used upto a
maximum of 50 % of total pumping
capacity. Power supply to the pump
motors should be from two separate
feeders.
iv) At least one standby fire water pump
shall be provided upto 2 nos of main
pumps For main pumps 3 and more,
minimum two standby pumps of the
same capacity as the main pumps
shall be provided.
iv) Fire water pumps shall be
used exclusively for Fire
protection and prevention
purpose only.
v) Suction and discharge valves
of fire water pump shall be
kept open all the time.
The fire water pumps shall be provided
with automatic starting facilities which
shall function with specified logic even if
initial pump does not start or having
started , fails to build up the required
pressure in the fire water ring main
system within 20 seconds.
11.8 FIRE HYDRANT NETWORK
i) Fire hydrant ring main shall be laid
above ground ensuring that :
a) Pipe line shall be laid at a height
of 300 mm to 400mm above
finished ground level.
b) The mains shall be supported at
regular intervals not exceeding 6
meters or as per design approved.
c) The system for above ground
portion shall be analysed for
flexibility against thermal
expansion and necessary
expansion loops where called for
shall be provided.

ii) However the ring main may be laid
underground at the following places :
a) Road crossings.
b) Places where above ground piping is
likely to cause obstruction to
operation and vehicle movement.
c) Places where above ground piping is
likely to get damaged mechanically,
particularly in the LPG storage area
where water supply lines are laid for
feeding sprinkler deluge system.
d) Where Frost conditions warrant and
ambient temperature is likely to fall
below zero deg. centigrade
underground piping at least 1 meter
below the ground level should be
provided. Alternatively, for above
ground pipelines, water circulation to
be carried out.
iii) For Fire water ring main laid
underground the following shall be
ensured :
a) The Ring main shall have at least one
meter earth cushion in open ground,
1.2 meters cushion under the road
crossings and in case of rail crossing,
provisions stipulated by Indian
Railways shall be complied.
b) The Ring main shall be suitably
protected against soil corrosion.
c) In case of poor soil conditions it may
be necessary to provide concrete/
masonry supports under the pipe line.
iv) Fire water ring main shall be sized for
120% of the design water flow rate.
The velocity of water shall not
exceed 5 meter per second in fire
water ring main. Design flow rates
shall be distributed at nodal points to
give the most realistic way of water
requirements in an emergency.
In case of sea water service, the fire
water main pipes shall be concrete
mortar lined internally or other
suitable coating material shall be
used.
v) Hydrants/ monitors shall be located
considering various fire scenario at
different sections of the premises to
be protected and to give most
effective service. At least one
hydrant post shall be provided at a
every 30 mtrs of external wall
measurement or perimeter of battery
limit in case of high hazard areas. For
non-hazardous area, they shall be
spaced at 45 mtrs. intervals. The
horizontal range & coverage of
hydrants with hose connections shall
not be considered beyond 45 mtrs.
vii) Hydrants shall be located at a
minimum distance of 15 mtrs. from
the periphery of storage tank or
equipment under protection. In case
of buildings this distance shall not be
less than 2 mtrs. and not more than
15 mtrs. from the face of building.
Provision of hydrants within the
building shall be provided in
accordance with IS : 3844.
Hydrant/Monitors shall be located
along road side berms for easy
accessibility.
viii) Double headed hydrants with two
separate landing valves on 3"/ 4"
standpost shall be used. All hydrant
outlets shall be 1.2 mtrs. above
ground level.
ix) Monitors shall be located to direct
water on the object as well as to
provide water shield to firemen
approaching a fire.
 The requirement of monitors shall be
established based on hazards involved
and layout considerations.
The location of the monitors shall not
exceed 45 mtrs from the hazard to be
protected.
x) Hydrants and monitors shall not be
installed inside the dyked areas.
xi) LPG tank wagon Loading/ unloading
facility and Tank Truck gantry area
should be provided hydrants having
multipurpose combination nozzles for
jet spray & fog arrangement and fire
hydrants located at a spacing of 30
mtrs. on both sides of the gantry.
The hydrants & monitors shall be
located at a minimum distance of 15
mtrs. from the Tank Wagon/Tank
Trucks measured from edge of the
facilities.
xii) Fire water monitors shall be provided
with independent isolation valves.
xii) Hose box with 2 nos. hoses and a
nozzle shall be provided at each
hydrant points.
xiii) The deluge valves shall be
located out side the kerb wall at a
safe distance in case of LPG spheres/
bullets and 15 meters away from the
limits of LPG cylinder sheds. A fire
wall shall be provided for the
protection of deluge valve and for
operating personnel.
xiv) The fire water deluge valves shall
be kept outside the kerb wall at a safe
distance in case of sphere/ bullet, and
located 15 M away from limits of
other sheds or shadows of spheres. A
fire wall shall be provided for the
protection of the deluge valve and for
personal protection of the operator.
11.9 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
All the materials used in fire water
system using fresh water shall be of type
as indicated below.
i) Pipes : Carbon Steel (CS)
per IS:3589/IS:1239
ii) Isolation Valves Carbon Steel
iii) Deluge valve Carbon Steel
iv) Hydrant
Standpost CS
Outlet valves Gunmetal/ Aluminium
v) Monitors CS
Equivalent or superior materials
meeting the design requirements can
also be used .
vi) In case of underground mains the
isolation valves shall be located in
RCC/ brick masonary chamber.
vii) The above ground fire water main
and the fire hydrant standpost shall be
painted with corrosion resistant "Fire
Red" paint as per IS : 5.
viii) Water monitor, hydrant point and
hose box shall be painted "Luminous
Yellow' IS : 5.
11.10 MEDIUM VELOCITY
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
The medium velocity spray system
shall be provided in all critical areas
like LPG Storage Area, Sheds, LPG
Pump/Compressor House, Tank
truck/ wagon loading / unloading
areas, valve manifolds etc.
i) Spray nozzles shall be directed
radially to the vessel at a distance not
exceeding 0.6 m from the equipment
surface. Only one type and size of
spray nozzle shall be used in a
particular facility. The horizontal
extremities of water flow from spray
nozzles shall at least meet.

Where projections (manhole flanges,
pipe flanges, staircase, supports
brackets) obstruct the water spray
coverage, including rundown or
slippages on vertical surface,
additional nozzles shall be installed
around the projections to maintain
the wetting pattern. First valve of the
vessel shall be adequately covered
with sprinklers.
Horizontal dry piping down stream of
the block valve and after deluge
valve shall have adequate drain
facilities at selected locations.
11.11 AUTOMATIC FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEM
i. Automatic fire protection (Fixed)
system based on heat detection
through thermal fuses/ quartz bulbs/
EP detectors shall be employed.
Sensors shall be installed at all critical
places wherever medium velocity
spray system has been installed as
described below :
a. In LPG storage area, such
detectors shall be provided
encircling each vessel, equi-
spaced with a maximum spacing
of 1 meter at an elevation of
about 1.5 to 2.0 meter from
bottom of vessel. Also minimum
2 nos. detectors shall be provided
at the top of the vessel and atleast
one near the liquid line ROV to
take care of failure of flanges. In
case of an automatic thermal fuse
based fire protection system the
instrument air supply pressure to
thermal fuses shall be maintained
through a pressure control valve
and a restriction orifice.
b. Detectors shall be placed at
critical locations in LPG sheds
(filling, cylinder storage, testing,
evacuation, etc.) loading/
unloading gantries, LPG
compressor house, piping
manifold, repair sheds etc. Upon
actuation there shall be alarm in
control panel, LPG pumps and
compressors would trip, ROVs
(wherever provided) on LPG
supply and return lines would trip
and the deluge valves on fire
water sprinkler system will get
actuated.
ii) In case, Quartzoid Bulbs are used for
detection, the same shall be designed
to blow at 79 deg. centigrade (max.)
and Quartzoid Bulb network shall be
maintained with plant air at a
pressure not more than 3.5
kgs/sq.cm.g and shall be such that the
discharge of air through one
Quartzoid Bulb will depressurise the
system to actuate the deluge valves.
iii) In case of Electro pneumatic (E.P)
heat detectors, it shall actuate the
deluge valve in any of the following
conditions :
a) Rate of rise - 10 oC/min
of temp.
b) At 79 deg. C (max.)
The EP detectors shall be divided in
groups and alternate detectors shall
be connected in one circuit. Two
detectors from two different groups
shall function/ operate for actuation
of sprinkler system.
iv) Water spray nozzles and heat
detection system shall be of
approved type and duly certified for
the performance.
iv) The actuation of detectors shall
initiate the following :
i) Opening of deluge valve of the
affected zone as well as adjacent
zones.
 corrosion and cleaned if necessary at
ii) Audio-visual alarm indicating intervals of not more than 12 months or
the affected zone at the fire earlier based on actual experience.
pump house and manned
control panel. The control Care shall be taken in positioning
panel shall also have status nozzles so that water spray does not
indications for deluge valves miss the targeted surface and reduce
with facility for actuation. the efficiency or calculated discharge
rate.
iii) Fire siren of l km range
11.12 FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING
iv) Closure of all Remote EQUIPMENT
Operated Valves in affected
facility. 11.12.1 PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
v) Tripping of main power
supply barring the emergency i) Portable fire extinguishers shall be
power located at convenient locations and
shall at all times be readily accessible
vi) The water spray from all and clearly visible.
nozzles within 30 seconds.
ii) The maximum running distance to
vii) The fire water pump(s) shall start locate an extinguisher in working
based on their set pressure to areas shall not exceed 15 meters.
supplement/ to maintain the fire
water pressure in the ring main. iii) The top surface of the extinguisher
shall not be more than 1.5 meter high.
Additionally suitable systems like push
buttons etc. for initiating all the above iv) The fire extinguishers shall be
actions shall be provided on remote provided at various locations as
operating panel. Further similar system under :
like push buttons, air release valves etc
shall also be provided in the field at safe Area Portable Fire
location for enabling manual actuation by Extinguisher
an operator. In case, the zoning concept
is used for MV sprinkler system, the LPG Storage 2 Nos. 10
operations of sprinklers in various zones Vessel(Each) kg DCP
shall be clearly earmarked on the push extinguisher.
buttons. In the field, manual bypass
valves of fire water deluge valves shall LPG cylinder 2 Nos. 10 kg DCP
also be provided. sheds extinguisher per
200 Sq.M.Area.
The performance test certificates after
installation in respect of spray density, LPG Pump 2 Nos.10 kg. DCP
flow rate, response time for each facility houses extinguisher per
to be protected provided by 50 Sq.m. Area.
manufacturer shall be maintained at the
LPG Installations and verified once in 6 Tank Truck loading/ 1 No. 10 kg.
months and records maintained thereof. loading gantries DCP Extinguisher
Further, all spray nozzles shall be in each bay.
inspected for proper positioning,
 Tank Wagon loading/ 1 No. 10kg
unloading gantries DCP Extinguisher i) Reinforced rubber lined hoses
for every 15/20 (63mm) conforming to IS : 636 (type
meters of gantry. A or B) shall be provided.

Other Pump Houses 2 Nos. 10 kg ii) The hoses shall be of 15 Meters

DCP standard length and shall be provided
extinguisher with Gun metal/ Aluminium alloy
male & female couplings of
Office/Canteen/ 2 X 10 kg DCP instantaneous pattern.
Stores extinguishers in
each building iii) Minimum of two or 25% spare
Hoses shall be stored in the LPG
MCC/ At 2 x. 4.5 kg plant.
DG Room/ CO2 extinguisher
HT Room in each room or iv) In addition to the nozzles provided in
for floor Area of the hose boxes there shall be at least
about 100 Sq.m.& 2 Nos. spare nozzles in each category
4 sand buckets & viz. Jet Nozzles with branch pipes,
a stand shall be Fog Nozzles, universal Nozzles,
provided in MCC/ water curtain Nozzles, Spray Nozzles
DG Room. and Tripple purpose nozzles in the
plant.
v) 100% spare CO2 cartridges and 50%
(Min) spare DCP bags (as per Fire v) The following accessories/ first aid
Extinguisher Capacities) shall be items shall be provided in the plant :
stored in the LPG plant.
1. Fire hoses Two nos. for each
11.12.2WHEELED/ MOBILE FIRE Hose Box
FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
2. Safety helmets 1 no. for each
i) One No. Mobile 75 Kg DCP fire person.
extinguisher shall be provided in (min. 10 nos.)
filling shed, LPG storage vessels/
LPG Pump House area, Tank truck 3. Hose Box At each hydrant
loading/ unloading gantry area & tank point.
wagon loading/ unloading gantry
area. 4. Stretcher with Min. 2 Nos.
blankets.
ii) The Dry chemical powder used in the
extinguishers shall be Potassium/ 5. First aid Box Min. 2 nos.
Urea based or Sodium Bicarbonate as 6. Rubber hand gloves Min. 2 pairs
per OISD-GDN-115. Nitrogen/ for electrical (BIS approved)
Carbon Dioxide shall be used as purpose.
expelling gas.
iii) A trolley containing first aid fire 7. Low temperature 4 pairs
protective accessories shall be readily rubber hand gloves
available in the LPG plant. for LPG emergency
as per OISD-GDN-115
11.12.3HOSES, NOZZLES AND
ACCESSOREIS 8. Low tem. protective Min. 2 sets
 clothing for LPG
emergency.
10. Fire proximity suit Min. 1 No.
11. Resuscitator Min. 2 No.
12. Red/Green Flags As reqd
13. Self contained Min. 1 No.
breathing apparatus
with one spare cyl.
(Cap. 30 minutes)
14. Water jel blankets Min. 2 nos.
15. Portable Gas detectors min. 2.
/ Explosimeter
The above are guidelines and
minimum requirements of each item
and can be increased depending upon
the scale of operations, statutory/
mandatory requirement of local
bodies/ State Governments or any
other expert body.
11.13 EMERGENCY CONTROL /
ALARM SYSTEM
11.13.1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
i) Manual call points near to filling
shed, storage area, tank truck/ wagon
gantry, pump house, etc. shall be
provided and clearly marked in the
installation. Operation of these points
shall raise audio visual alarm in
control room.
ii) Electricity operated Fire Siren shall be
audible to the farthest distance in the
plant (1 K.M. from the periphery of
the plant).
iii) Manually operated fire sirens shall be
provided at strategic places.
iv) For fire condition the siren shall be
wailing sound for minimum `2
minutes and for all clear signal it shall
be straight run siren for 2 minutes.
v) For Disaster condition the wailing
sound given shall be repeated thrice
with a minimum 10 seconds gap.
11.13.2 COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM
i) Communication system like
telephone/ PA or paging or walkie-
talkie shall be provided.
ii) In the hazardous areas, flame-proof /
intrinsically safe telephones shall be
provided.
iii) Wherever possible Hot line
connection between City Fire
Brigade/ near by major Industries
shall be provided.
iv) Plant shall have a ` Mutual Aid'
arrangement with near by industries.
11.14 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION
The most hazardous situation in LPG
vessel is the possibility of BLEEVE. This
usually takes place when the vessel is
subjected to external fire.
The unwetted (vapour space) portion of
the shell gets overheated and fails even at
the operating pressure. As such, it is
important that metal temperature in the
vapour space is protected from
overheating by some measures. A passive
measure like fire proofing/ insulation or
fire retardant coating will provide
protection in the initial period of fire
which is very crucial. This will give some
breathing time for activating other fire
fighting measures like starting of pumps,
organising people, opening of valves etc.
This will also take care of automation
failure wherever it is provided.
The fireproofing of LPG storage vessel
should be decided based on the risk
analysis keeping in view local
considerations, availability of water and
societal risk.
The fireproofing of LPG storage vessel
shall be decided based on the fire safety
analysis keeping in view local
considerations, population density,
availability of water, societal risk and fire
protection measures provided.
Fire proofing provided on the vessel and
supporting legs shall be adequate to
protect the shell material from
overheating and consequent failure. The
minimum rating for fire proofing shall be
as under :
LPG storage vessel & connected 1 hr.
lines upto the fire safe ROVs
Supporting legs of all above 2 hr.
Fire proofing is not required for diagonal
bracing, including tie rods, or redundant
members that are not necessary for
supporting the static loads.
Before fire-proofing application,
protected metal surfaces shall be
prepared through such means as sand-
blasting and corrosion-protective
primers. Particular attention shall be
given to the top junction of the fire-
proofing with the protected metal to
prevent water ingress. OISD-STD-164
on "Fire proofing" shall be referred for
details on fire proofing.
Fire water line to each sphere should be
so routed that it is not exposed to direct
fire. This is to protect it from failure in
the initial period when water flow has not
commenced. It is recommended that
riser should be located away from bottom
ROV. The horizontal run of the Fire
Water line may be buried if fire
engulfment cannot be avoided otherwise.
Fire proofing shall include connected
LPG lines and pipe supports within 15 M
of a storage vessel or in the drainage
paths.
11.15 INSPECTION AND TESTING
The fire protection equipment shall be
kept in good operating condition all the
time.
The fire fighting system shall be
periodically tested for proper functioning
and logged for record and corrective
actions. In addition to routine daily
checks/ maintenance the following
periodic inspection/ testing shall be
ensured.
11.15.1 FIRE WATER PUMPS
i) Every Pump shall be in test run for
atleast 10 minimum twice in a week
at the rated conditions.
ii) Once in a month each pump shall be
checked and tested and the shut-off
pressure observed and logged. Also
the pump performance shall be
ascertained.
iii) The Jockey pump operation shall be
checked periodically. Frequent start/
stop condition of Jockey pump
indicates that there are water leaks in
the system.
11.15.2FIRE WATER RING MAIN
i) The ring main shall be kept
pressurised at 7 kg/sq.cm.g with the
help of one or more jockey pumps.
ii) The ring main shall be inspected for
any visual leaks, detects, damage and
corrosion at least once in week and
records maintained thereof.
iii) All valves on the ring main/ hydrant/
monitor valves shall be checked for
leaks/ operation and lubricated once
in a month.
11.15.3 FIRE WATER SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
i) All deluge valves and sprinkler
system shall be operated and checked
once in a quarter for correct remote
operation performance of each nozzle
and effectiveness of system in total.

ii) Testing of sprinkler system in the

sheds shall be carried out by closing
the outlet of the deluge valve for
correct remote operation once in a
quarter.

iii) The strainers provided in the Fire

water sprinkler system shall be
cleaned once in a quarter and records
maintained.

11.15.4 FIRE WATER RESERVOIR

In case of a Reservoir the same shall be

cleaned once in 6 months or earlier as
and when needed so that there shall not
be any foreign particles/ fungus/
vegetation in the reservoir.

11.16 MAKE UP WATER

Facilities to make up water during fire

fighting shall be provided.
 CHAPTER 12
GAS MONITORING SYSTEM
12.0 GENERAL
The best method of prevention of
explosion is to avoid basic build up of
gas concentration immediately on
occurrence of leakage. This would
require basically a reliable and
continuous detection system with
warning annunciation to alert the
plant personnel to take corrective
action.
The Gas Monitoring system shall
provide early warning on build up of
dispersed gas concentration below
the LFL limits.
The system shall be designed
considering small leaks (leaks which
have secondary closures) such as
mechanical seals failure, sampling
point left open, gasket leaks, hose
pinholes, valves gland leakage, drain
point left partially open, TSV’s relief
discharge in manifold area, filling/
evacuation hoses leakage.
12.1 APPLICATION
i) The detectors for the gas monitoring
system shall be strategically located
in LPG Bottling Plant at all facilities
close to the potential source of
leakage.
ii) The detection control equipment
should be provided in the control
room for continuous monitoring
even during power failure.
12.2 DETECTORS
Amongst the various methods of
detection available, the following
proven systems for LPG can be
considered.
i) Catalytic detectors
ii) Infra-red detectors
12.3 CONTROL SYSTEMS
i) This is a critical equipment for plant’s
safety. Hence, the system should have
independent control equipment,
power supply, UPS to ensure that the
system remains in operation even if
the plant DCS or other common
process controls are not functioning.
In case of bottling plant in Refineries,
dropping of the signals on the DCS is
acceptable wherever hot standby
DCS control system is available.
ii) In case of failure or during
maintenance when the system is not
in operation, the plant safety officer
should keep the plant personnel on
alert to be more vigilant during
operations and night security
patrolling.
iii) The control equipment should have
data logging facilities to provide print
outs of the history of the events with
date and time of leakages.
iv) The control equipment should be able
to generate at least two alarms at
different levels of LEL concentration
of gas.
v) The control equipment is not required
to have automatic corrective action
capabilities on sensing leakages as
this is basically a warning device.
However, in case of any specific
recommendations made in the risk
analysis / HAZOP studies, the same
should be implemented.
12.4 ANNUNCIATION SYSTEMS
Appropriate annunciation system shall be
available to ensure that all the alarms
generated, both, audio and visual are
reported to the plant personnel, who are
authorized to take corrective action.
Depending on the manning practice of
the plant, the alarms both, audio and
visual can be repeated at additional
location to ensure corrective action is
taken.
12.5 LOCATION OF DETECTORS
i) The behaviour of the gas leakage
governs the positioning of the gas
detector. As LPG is heavier than air,
the height of the detector should not
be more than 0.3 M from the
mounting level.
ii) The pre-dominant wind direction
should be considered with respect to
the potential source of leakage to
ensure positioning of the detector on
the down stream side of the wind
direction.
iii) The detectors especially the catalytic
type should not be positioned very
close to the potential source of
leakage to avoid poisoning of the
detectors(temporary malfunctioning).
The detectors should be located at
least 0.3 mtrs. away from the
potential source of leakage.
iv) In case of infra-red detectors, the
same shall be installed on the down
wind side ensuring the path is free
from obstructions. In case any
additional expansion/ construction if
undertaken, the detectors will have to
be pre-positioned.
v) The minimum detectors facilities-wise
are as given below:
Storage vessels (above ground) – 1
No. top and 1 No. near bottom ROV.
LPG pump house 1 No. in pump
house and 1 No. in manifold.
Filled cylinder shed - 2 No.
Valve change shed – 1 No.
Empty-cum-filling shed – 2 Nos. near
carousel, 1 No. near evacuation unit
tank, 1 No. weight correction unit.
TLD – one at each manifold and at
ends.
Tank wagon gantry – 1 no. for every
two bays or 30 m whichever is less
at bottom. Additionally, some
detectors at selected locations shall
be provided at the top of platform.
The number and location of the
detectors required over and above the
minimum requirements specified
above shall be as per the specific
requirements identified in the risk
analysis / HAZOP study report.
The location can be decided by
assessing the behaviour of gas drift
and consequential safety risk.
vi) Inspection and testing
The gas monitoring system shall be
kept in good operating condition all
the time.
The inspection of the system shall be
done at an interval of 1 month in
which the gas shall be released at all
the detectors and the performance of
the systems shall be established.

The calibration of the equipment shall
coincide with the monthly inspection
schedule every three months for
calibration of the gas detectors the
calibrated gas with known and
certified level of concentration shall
be used.
The drift in the sensitivity of the
individual detectors shall be recorded
in maintenance history log book
during calibration and the detectors
with abnormal or wide drift in
sensitivity.
The plants should have at least 2
Nos. spare detectors for each system
maintained at all times to facilitate
immediate replacement of defective
detectors.
 CHAPTER 13

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

13.0 GENERAL authorities, home guards, neighbouring

industries etc. Periodic mock drills for all
13.1 The best way to manage any such plans to be conducted, and plans to
emergency is to prevent it. be updated/ modified based on
Following guidelines for emergency experience gained during such drills.
prevention shall be followed :
13.1.3 CHECK FOR LPG
a) Sound engineering practice in LEAKAGE AT FOLLOWING
the design, fabrication, LOCATIONS
installation and maintenance of
facilities. a) Through water drain valve while
draining.
b) Careful selection and correct
use of equipment. b) Leaking sample valve.

c) Observance of safety and c) Breakage of glass on Sight Flow

security regulations. Indicator on the pipeline.

d) Proper and constant training d) Opening of pop-off valve, gland/

and guidance to all personnel packing etc.
working in the Plant, with
particular reference to product e) Leakage through LPG compressor/
knowledge and maintenance pump.
practices.
f) Leakage due to bursting/ rupture of
e) Good House-keeping. hose or through sviwel joints of
body arms.
f) Constant supervision and
alertness. g) Leakage from the filling guns.

h) Escape of liquid/ vapour LPG

13.1.2 EMERGENCY PLANS : during maintenance/ repairs.

Plant Manager shall ensure that suitable 13.1.4 SOME OF THE COMMON
instructions are issued to both CAUSES OF FIRE :
Corporation's and contractor's personnel
identifying the action to be taken by each (a) ELECTRICAL :
one in an emergency. This should be
achieved by display of organisation chart/ i) Short circuiting due to loose
posters not only for fire-fighting but also wiring including that of
for other likely emergencies. Likewise, automobile moving in the area.
for emergencies of large magnitude
Emergency Response Plan (or Disaster ii) Use of non-flame proof fittings
Management Plan) to be drawn out in such as lights, torch, motors,
coordination with related outside fan, telephone, temporary
agencies, such as local administration, lighting etc. (Note : Flameproof
Police authorities, Fire Brigade, hospital fittings become non-flame proof
 due to poor maintenance e.g.
increase in gap in junction
boxes, due to missing nuts and
bolts or improper glands used
for connection to junction box,
or sealing compound not used
in junction boxes etc.)
iii) Static electricity as result of
improper bonding/ grounding to
tanks, conveyor system, tank
truck, tank wagon etc.
(b) VEHICLE :
i) Exhaust of vehicle, if effective
spark arrestors are not provided.
13.2 ACTION DURING
EMERGENCY
13.2.1 Immediate action is the most
important factor in emergency
control because the first few
seconds count, as LPG fires
develop and spread very quickly
unless prompt and efficient action is
taken. In the event of fire/ gas leak
within LPG Plant the following
action shall be taken as quickly as
possible:
a) Take immediate steps to stop LPG
leakage/ fire and raise alarm
simultaneously.

ii) Operation of non-FLP electrical b) Initiate action as per Fire

switches such as vehicle ignition. Organisation Plan or Disaster
Management Plan, based on gravity
iii) Spark from the loose contact on of the emergency.
vehicle batteries.
c) Stop all operations and ensure
iv) Spark from exhaust of railway closure of all ROVs and isolation
engine. valves.

v) Cinders from the steam d) All out effort should be made to

locomotives. contain the spread of leakage/ fire.

(c) OTHERS e) Saving of human life shall get

priority in comparison to stocks/
i) Landing of crackers (flying type ) in assets.
hazardous areas.
f) Plant personnel without specific
ii) Chiselling/ hammering. duties should assemble at the
nominated place.
iii) Spark from studed shoes, with steel
button by friction against ground/ g) All vehicles except those required
metal. for emergency use should be moved
away from the operating area, in an
iv) Lighted agarbatti in a truck. orderly manner at pre-nominated
route.
v) Excessive release of vapour beyond
safe limit and fire due to outside h) Electrical system except for control
source of ignition. supplies, utilities, lighting and fire
fighting system, should be isolated.
vi) Lighting
i) If the feed to the fire cannot be cut
vii) Smoking. off, the fire must be controlled and
not extinguished.

j) Start water spray system at areas
involved in or exposed to fire risks.
k) In case of leakage of LPG without
fire and inability to stop the flow,
take all precautions to avoid source
of ignition.
l) Block all roads in the adjacent area
and enlist Police support for the
purpose if warranted.
13.2.2 Fire Fighting Operations :
a) Enlist support of local fire brigade
and neighbouring industries.
b) If escaping vapour cannot be
stopped, jets of water should be
directed at the point of leakage to
assist controlled release of vapour
and in between water fog should be
used for dilution and rapid
dispersion of vapour cloud.
c) Fire Fighting personnel working in
or close to un-ignited vapour
clouds or close to fire must wear
protective clothing and equipment
including safety harness and
manned life line. They must be
protected continuously by water
sprays. Water protection for fire
fighters should never be shut off
even though the flames appear to
have been extinguished until all
personnel are safely out of the
danger area.
d) Exercise care to ensure that static
charge is not generated in LPG
vapour cloud. For this purpose
solid jets of water must be avoided,
instead fog nozzles should be used.
e) Fire fighters should advance
towards a fire down wind if
possible.
f) Cylinder fire should be approached
using proper barricades/ protection
to avoid direct hit from flying
cylinders.
g) If the only valve that can be used to
stop the leakage is surrounded by
fire, it may be possible to close it
manually. The attempt should be
directed by trained persons only.
The person attempting the closure
should be continuously protected
by means of water spraying
(through fog nozzles), fire entry
suit, water jel blanket or any other
approved equipment. The person
must be equipped with a safety
harness and manned life line.
h) Any rapid increase in pressure or
noise level of product discharged
through safety relief valve of the
vessel/ pipeline should be treated as
a warning of over pressurisation. In
such cases all personnel should be
evacuated immediately.
i) As in case of any emergency
situation, it is of paramount
importance to avoid endangering
human life in the event of fire
involving or seriously exposing
LPG equipment or serious leakage
of LPG without the fire.
13.2.3 Action in the event of LPG
leakage without fire :
a) Take basic action as detailed in
13.2.1 above.
b) If escaping LPG is not on fire, close
any valve which will stop the flow.
c) In some cases like the leakage from
a pressure vessel without a fire
(such as leak from tank truck bullet
or overturning) it may be desirable
to move the vessel to some remote
area such as block of isolated
roadway or open field where it can
 be allowed to leak safely without a
source of ignition nearby.
However, if this is to be done, the
vessel must be moved in an upright
position. Never drag the vessel in a
manner which might damage valve
or pipeline. Any attempt to turn a
vessel back upright to move it to
some remote location should be
done carefully to avoid damage to
valve and pipelines.
Take necessary actions as detailed
in 13.2.2.
13.2.4 Action in the event of LPG fire
a) Take basic action as detailed in
13.2.1 above.
b) Extinguishing Fires - A small fire at
the point of leakage should be
extinguished by enveloping with a
water spray or a suitable
smoothening agent such as carbon
dioxide or dry chemical powder.
However, it is again stressed that
LPG fire should not; except in
special circumstances explained
earlier; be extinguished until the
escape of product has been
stopped.
c) Fire fighting procedure - Fire
fighting procedures would vary
depending upon various factors
such as nature, sources, size,
location, etc. of fire. Basic fire
fighting techniques have been
explained earlier in section 13.2.2.
However, for the purpose of
guidelines, fire fighting techniques
for few common cases are as
follows :
(i) Cylinder Fire : If a filled cylinder is
involved in fire, internal pressure
may start rising and if not relieved
the built up pressure could rise
above 70 kgf/cm2g and ultimately
rupture the container. Ignition of
the escaping gas would aggravate
the fire but the release of pressure
would reduce the possibility of
rupture of the container. No
attempt should be made to
extinguish the burning gas. Bus the
container and other containers in
the vicinity should be kept cool by
water sprays until the contents of
the container have burnt away. If
the gas leakage does not ignite, the
container should be approached
from upwind (if in the open air) and
be removed to a place of safety
remote from sources of ignition.
Cylinders not directly involved in
the fire should be moved away from
heat exposure, while applying
cooling water sprays on cylinders
directly involved.
(ii) Fire on storage vessel : If a
pressure vessel is exposed to
radiant heat from external fire, it
should be kept cool by water sprays
to prevent excessive pressure rise in
the vessel. Cooling water sprays
must be applied without delay to
the heat affected area using fixed
water sprinkler system or
equivalent spray water coverage,
through fixed monitors or other
equipment. Cooling the vessel with
water sprays reduces the heat input
to the vessel and thereby reduces
the pressure, thus, reducing the rate
of discharge from the relief valves.
(iii) Leakage of LPG burning at the
outlet of a cylinder valve:
Extinguish the fire by means of a
portable fire extinguisher, or
smoothening with a thick non-
synthetic cloth (preferably wet) or
sand/ earth etc.
Fix safety cap on the valve to
prevent further leakage.
After the fire is extinguished, if the
leakage cannot be stopped the
 cylinder should be moved carefully
to a safe location to vent out the
contents under controlled
conditions.
(iv) Fire of LPG vapour escaping
from a damaged vessel fitting
(flame not playing on vessel)
Allow fire to continue till exhaustion.
Spray vessel with water to cool it, if
vessel is being heated by radiation from
the flame or if flame is endangering other
plant equipment.
Cool adjacent vessels and structures.
(v) Fire at Safety Relief Valves of
vessels exposed to adjacent fire.
(vi) Fire in Oil storage area adjacent
to LPG storage :
Start water sprays only on those
LPG vessels exposed to fire/ heat.
Isolate affected vessels and run out
fire water hoses in case hose stream
cooling becomes necessary.
Water pressure in LPG vessels.
If LPG vessel's SRVs have started
blowing vapour, take no further
action (apart from cooling) unless
vessel pressure continues to rise.
If fire enters LPG storage area,
concentrate available cooling water
on LPG vessels, most affected.
Do not try to empty LPG vessels
exposed to fire. They become more
vulnerable to overheating as their
liquid content decreases.
13.2.5 Fire Fighting Organisation Plan
(a) A plan of action for use in the event
of a major LPG product leakage
with a fire or risk of fire is essential.
Such a plan must be carefully
prepared for each plant. It should
be fully understood by all LPG
plant supervisory personnel and
other personnel responsible for
action as per plan. It shall be based
on the following :
(i) Plant personnel shall be fully trained
for the specialized techniques
necessary for combating LPG
leakages and LPG fires.
(ii) If leakage and/ or fire occurs, all
personnel should use the equipment
provided and to carry out their
allotted tasks as detailed in the fire
fighting organisation plan.
(iii) All personnel should be conversant
with fire control equipment and
also its location.
(iv) LPG plant personnel should know
the position and method of
operation of all Remove Operation
valves (ROVs) in the plant.
(v) Plant personnel should be familiar
with the standard recognition
markings of fire control, first aid
and all safety equipment, must
know the location of emergency
exits, and they should know the
location of water hydrant points/
monitors and must be familiar with
the sound of the emergency (fire)
alarm.
(b) The Fire Fighting Organisation Plan
together with layout of fire fighting
and safety devices shall be
displayed at prominent places and
explained to all personnel. It shall
include the following functions,
expanded to suit the location
facilities/ requirement:-
(i) Sounding the emergency (fire)
alarm.
(ii) Shutting off the LPG supply to any
leakage point/ fire.
(iii) Summoning the fire brigade/ police.
(iv) Fire control, with first aid, fire
fighting equipment.
(v) LPG vapour dispersal.
(vi) Operation of LPG vessel's fixed
water sprinkler system, starting of
fire pump (s) and application of
water hose jets/ sprays for
containing/ extinguishing fires.
(vii) Cooling of vessels/ cylinders and
other equipment/ facilities.
(viii) Closing down all operations in the
plant including closure of valves
and stopping of pumps.
(ix) Preventing all sources of ignition in
case of LPG leakage.
(x) Evacuation of vehicles.
(xi) Evacuation and mustering of
personnel.
(xii) Establishing an emergency fire-
control centre.
(xiii) Traffic control.
(xiv) Stations and duties of all
personnel.
(xv) Policing of affected areas.
(xvi) Any other specialised duties.
(xvii) Display of fire brigade, ambulance,
Police telephone numbers etc.
(xviii) All clear signal by competent
person.
(c) Liaison with local fire brigade :
Close co-operation with the local fire
authorities is essential and shall take the
following form :
(i) The fire brigade should be made
familiar with the layout of the plant
and the location of important
equipment/ facilities provided, and
their method of use. Mock fire
drills/ exercise jointly by plant
personnel and local fire brigades
shall be planned.
(ii) Fire fighting equipment at the plant
shall be compatible with the fire
brigade equipment, otherwise
adapters shall be kept ready for
hoses, hydrants etc.
(iii) The fire brigade shall be aware of
the plant's fire fighting organisation
plan and the views held at the plan
regarding the most effective LPG
fire control methods.
(iv) In the event of an emergency/ fire,
the plant manager and/ or his
representative shall advise the Fire
Officer about particular or potential
hazards that may be present e.g.
stocks of filled cylinders at that
particular point of time.
(d) Fire Drills & Training :
a) Drills for all Plant personnel,
making use of the "Fire fighting
Organisation Plan" and practicing
the specialised techniques required
for fighting LPG fires or
dispensing/ diluting LPG vapour
clouds shall be held minimum once
in a month.
b) The drills should cover various
types of incidents, e.g. major
spillage, LPG bulk lorry fire,
cylinder fire etc.
c) Extinguishers due for recharging/
due for hydrotesting shall be
discharged during drills and
replenished subsequently 50%
(Min.) stock of refills as
replenishment for FEs should be
maintained.
d) The fire pump should be run,
sprinkler system activated,
emergency systems tested, water
hoses run out and spray/ set
techniques practiced during drills.
e) Fire alarms shall be sounded/ tested
(neighbouring plants/ factories and
the fire brigade shall be warned in
advance of this test).
f) Protective clothing, breathing
apparatus and any other specialised
safety equipment available shall be
tried out during drills to train all
concerned in their application.
g) The local fire brigade should be
encouraged to participate in fire
drills periodically.
h) Any shortcoming, noticed during
the drill shall be rectified.
13.2.6 Disaster Management Plan :
ON- SITE
a) It is basically a pre-plan to handle
any emergency situation of a higher
magnitude arising out of factors
listed below:
(i) Major fire/ explosions
(ii) Uncontrollable leakage of LPG
(iii) Lightning
(iv) Heavy floods
(v) Earthquakes/ land slides
(vi) Sabotage/ terrorist outrage
(vii) War situation
The objective of the plan shall be to
reduce the probability of serious loss/
damage to general stock, plant and
machinery, documents etc. utilizing
combined resources of the location itself
and the outside agencies. In order to
have an effective organisation,
preliminary meeting shall be conducted
with the representatives from local fire
services, police authorities, voluntary
organisations like ambulance service/
Govt. medical service/ contractors and
even Home Guards and defence
personnel. In the course of the meeting,
there should be exchange of knowledge,
training and plans for development of
expertise and skills to gain knowledge
about the plant layout/ facilities, potential
of likely hazards/ risks, likely
emergencies that may arise. This group
should draw out modalities of the
exercises in the given situation and arrive
at an agreed action plan which should be
updated from time to time and put to test
in the form of periodical mock drills.
(b) Due to varying risk potentials and
also varying hazards at/ around
each location `Disaster
Management Plan' for each location
shall be drawn up individually based
on the outline given below:
(i) Identify Disaster scenario i.e. the
situation under which the plan
would become operational. Plan for
the worst possible scenario.
(ii) Identify resources required from
each of the outside agencies.
(iii) Establish outside agencies, role of
each agency and obtain their
commitment for rendering the
assistance in crisis situation as per
the agreed plan.
(iv) Establish organogram for Disaster
Management based on available
manpower in various groups and
identify the leader and alternative
leader for each for the groups and
the role to be played by each team
in various likely crisis situations.
(v) Identify Disaster control room/
group.
(vi) Furnish detailed data and drawings
relevant for the crisis management.
(vii) Establish channel of communication
at the local level to Statutory
Authorities and higher authorities
within the organisation.
(vii) Mock drills to be conducted
minimum once a year.
(ix) Modify the plan based on the
experience gained through mock
drills and try out the modified plan
through subsequent mock drills.
(x) The plan shall be updated as and
when the changes recorded in the
plan occur and communication sent
to all concerned.
(c) Communication organogram :
As a part of Disaster Management Plan,
communication organogram shall be
drawn up giving flow of communication
from the originating location to various
local agencies and also to Statutory
Authorities and upwards within the
organisation to mobilise support and to
consider alternatives for maintaining
essential supplies.
 CHAPTER 14 : SAFETY AUDIT

14.1 GENERAL:
Safety audit is a well recognised tool to
improve the effectiveness of safety
programme and loss prevention measures
by carrying out systematic and critical
appraisal of potential safety hazards
involving personnel, plants and
equipments.
For a structured and systematic safety
audit of any plant/ facility, check lists are
the most important prerequisite. Check
lists should cover all the operational
areas, major equipments, operating/
maintenance procedures, safety practices,
fire prevention/ protection systems etc.
Observations/ recommendations of safety
audit team should be presented in the
form of a formal report and action plan
for corrective measures should be
prepared and subsequently monitored for
implementation.
General guidelines on safety audit
methodologies and techniques are also
given in OISD - GDN- 145.
14.2 TYPE OF SAFETY AUDIT AND
PERIODICITY :
In view of the high hazard potential of
LPG, safety audits at frequent intervals
by the teams/ personnel of various levels
are advocated, Broad check lists for
different recommended safety audits are
given in the Annexure 10-I, II, III, IV.
These check lists can be further
supplemented and modified suitably to
meet the specific requirements of
individual plant. Recommended
minimum safety audits at different levels,
their frequencies and broad check lists to
be used are indicated below :-
Daily audit essentially shall cover the
compliance of recommended operating
procedures/ safety practices. Reports of
audit shall be reviewed by the Plant
Manager on daily basis and corrective
action be undertaken on priority
wherever required.

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S.No. Type of Safety By Frequency Checklist
Audit (Annexure)
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1 2 3 4 5
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1. Inspection Safety LPG Plant Daily 14-I
audit of LPG Installation Safety Officer
2. Electrical audit of Authorised Annual 14-II
LPG Installation electrical Engineer
3. Detailed safety audit Multi disciplinary Annual 14-III
of LPG Installation team of region/ HQ
4. Inspection and Personnel from Annual 14-IV
maintenance audit of Inspection/ Maintenance
LPG Installation
5. External safety audit OISD
of LPG Installation
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Daily audit essentially shall cover the Manager on daily basis and corrective
compliance of recommended operating action be undertaken alongwith the target
procedures/ safety practices. Reports of dates shall be done immediately. The
audit shall be reviewed by the Plant compliance to other audit
recommendations along with target
schedules shall be monitored on monthly 3.
basis. Alternate, safety measures shall be
taken till the recommendations are 4.
complied in totality.
In case of external safety audit, following
areas besides the points given in check 5.
list of Annexure 14- III shall be covered.
Fire prevention/ protection system
Preparedness to handle any
emergency --Disaster control plan
and mock drills.
Skill level and training needs for
HRD.

1. Safety Organisation 6. Operating manual/ instructions,

display of Do's/ Don'ts etc.
2. Security System
 ANNEXURE 14- I

DAILY SAFETY AUDIT - CHECKLIST

FOR LPG BOTTLING PLANTS

LOCATION ______________

Audit/ Inspection by _________________

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S.No. Item Observation* Action Plan Target Date Review date
1 2 3 4 5 6
(status)
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A. SAFETY/ FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

A-01 Water level in static Yes/No

water tank is satisfactory.

A-02 Hydrant pressure Yes/No

maintained with jockey pump.
Record Pressure.

A-03 Fire water pumps/engines Yes/No

a) Are the batteries in good condition.

b) Are the diesel tanks full

c) Start one pump, record pressure developed.

d) Whether auto start system working.

A-04 Fire alarm/ Yes/No

communication system in working order.

A-05 Automatic Gas Detection Yes/No

system operating.

A-06 Vapour Extraction Unit operating Yes/No

A-07 Any unsafe condition of Yes/No

S&FP system observed
(specify in brief under remarks column).

A-09 Regular surprise checks/ testing Yes/No

being done at gate/ at the plant.

A-10 Direction of wind Yes/No

(specify in remarks column by
observing wind sock).

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S.No. Item Observation* Action Plan Target Date Review date
1 2 3 4 5 6
(status)
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A-11 Caution signs displayed Yes/No

at appropriate places.

A-12 Last fire drill in this area done on -----------

B. BULK STORAGE AREA

B-01 Whether water draining Yes/No

sampling done under constant
supervision.

B-02 Earthing connection Yes/No

apparently sound.

a) Whether level instruments are working.

b) High level alarm in working condition (test check).

B-04 Portable fire Yes/No

extinguishers in position.

B-05 Water spray/ sprinkler Yes/No

system apparently O.K.

B-06 Housekeeping is in order Yes/No

B-07 Gas detection system working Yes/No

B-08 Any sign of LPG leakage Yes / No

B-09 Any settlement of vessel observed Yes / no

B-10 Condition of Water seal Yes / no

B-11 ROVs on remote mode Yes / no

B-12 Pressure and temperature gauge Yes/ no

Functional

B- 13 Bonding across flanges visible Yes / no

B-14 Last fire drill in this area done on -----------

C. TANK WAGON UNLOADING

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S.No. Item Observation* Action Plan Target Date Review date
1 2 3 4 5 6
(status)
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C-01 Any visible sign of LPG leakage Yes/No

C-02 Earthing connection apparently sound Yes/No

C-03 a) Whether hose condition/ Yes/No

connections are proper

b) Are these properly Yes/No

plugged if not in use.

C-04 House keeping in order. Yes/No

C-05 Portable fire Yes/No

extinguishers in position.

C-06 Water spray/ sprinkler Yes/No

system apparently O.K.

C-07 Housekeeping is in order Yes/No

C-08 Condition of Water seal Yes / no

C-09 Gas detectors functional Yes/ no

C-10 ROVs on remote mode Yes / no

C-11 Pressure and temperature gauge Yes/ no

Functional

C- 12 Bonding across flanges visible Yes / no

C-13 Last fire drill in this area done on -----------

D. BULK TRUCK UNLOADING

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S.No. Item Observation* Action Plan Target Date Review date
1 2 3 4 5 6
(status)
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D-01 Are all vehicles allowed in licensedYes/No

area permanently fitted with CCE
approved spark arrestors on exhaust
pipe (Random check)

D-02 Is the vehicle engine and master Yes/No

 switch being shut off during
unloading bulk LPG (site check)

D-03 Are the earthing connection Yes/No

properly made before connecting
hoses to tank trucks.

D-04 Rotogauge, Fixed level instrument Yes/No

in working order (Random check.
Record TT No)

D-05 Any visible sign of LPG leakage Yes/No

D-06 Random safety check of Yes/No

tank truck No.

a) CCE licence available/ valid Yes/No

b) Fittings as per CCE Yes/No

c) 2 Nos. of fire extinguishers Yes/No

available in good condition/
easily accessible.
(physical check)

d) Safety instruction booklet Yes/No

TREMCARD available. Record
any abnormality/discrepancies observed.

e) Wheel choke used Yes/No

D-07 a) Portable extinguisher Yes/No

available in nominated places.

b) Sprinkler system in Yes/No

working condition.

D-08 House keeping in order Yes/No

D-09 Bonding of flange connection given Yes/No

D-10 Hose test date Yes /No

D-11 Last fire drill in this area done on -----------

E. PUMP HOUSE/ COMPRESSOR ROOM

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S.No. Item Observation* Action Plan Target Date Review date
1 2 3 4 5 6
(status)
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E-01 Electrical connections apparently sound Yes/No

E-02 Earthing apparently proper Yes/No

E-03 Gauges on pumps/compressor Yes/No

in working condition, record pressure.

E-04 Drain/ vent connection cap in position. Yes/No

E-05 Safety guards in position Yes/No

E-06 Abnormal vibration/ excessive noise. Yes/No

E-07 Portable fire extinguisher in position Yes/No

E-08 Any visible sign of LPG leak or any Yes/No

unsafe conditions observed (record
under remarks column).

E-09 Housekeeping in order. Yes/No

E-10 Gas detection system working. Yes/No

E-11 Last fire drill in this area done on -----------

 F. FILLING SHED
F-01 No ignition sources visible in operating Yes/No
areas or area in vicinity.

F-02 Are the LPG cylinders empty or empty Yes/No

or filled, properly loaded/ unloaded and
handled to avoid impact, falling, horizontal
rolling etc.

F-3 Are earthing connection on filling Yes/No

carousel properly made.

F-04 Are the cylinder chain conveyors adequately Yes/No

lubricated to avoid metallic rubbing and friction.

F-05 Water in test bath is clean and maintained Yes/No

upto the required level.

F-06 Any sign of leakage of unsafe condition Yes/No

None of the filling guns or adapters used
for cylinder filling/emptying are leaking.
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F-07 Are all the fire extinguishers available Yes/No
in accessible location.

F-08 All electrical connection apparently Yes/No

intact & safe.

F-09 Is the concentration level of gas checked Yes/No

with explosimeter twice a day in the filling
area in filled and empty cylinder area, pump/
compressor room. Record reading for sample
check.

F-10 Sprinkler system in working condition Yes/No

F-11 Housekeeping is in order. Yes/No

F-12 Rotary equipment/ coupling etc Yes/No

F-13 Gas detection system working. Yes/No

F-14 CVT is functional Yes/ No

F-15 Last fire drill in the area -----------

F-16 Vapour extraction system functional Yes / no

F-17 Emergency trip at Carousel functional Yes/ No

 G. CYLINDER STORAGE/ HANDLING
G-01 Are cylinders stacked properly in Yes/No
demarcated areas.
G-02 Any leaky overfilled cylinder kept at Yes/No
the end of the day. Record No. if any,
of the leaky unevacuated cylinder.
G-03 Safety cap fixed on cylinders in stock. Yes/No

G-04 Sprinklers functional

G-05 Cylinders loaded in to trucks through Yes/No

conveyors.
G-06 Rubber mats are used for unloading Yes/No
empty cylinders from tank trucks and
are in good condition.

G-07 Last fire drill in the area -----------

* Put specific observation wherever the conditions are not in line with specified
requirement levels.
 ANNEXURE 14 - II.

ELECTRICAL AUDIT OF LPG BOTTLING PLANTS

LOCATION _____________ Dated ____________

AUDIT/ INSPECTION BY ______________________

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A. ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION/ SWITCH ROOM

A-01 Is painted line diagram of power/ lighting distribution provided.

A-02 Is the equipment easily accessible for operation, inspection & maintenance.

A-03 MCC Panel condition :

a) Doors okay and closed

b) Dust/soot/ cobwebs not existed

c) Lugs existing at each cable, termination not loose.

d) Visual condition of switch contact fuse etc. O.K.

e) Control wiring condition satisfactory.

f) Jumper condition between bus and distribution okay.

g) Grounding OK

h) Alarm/ trip circuit working.

A-04 Live parts of equipment made inaccessible by barriers/ shrouds.

A-05 No temporary electrical connection existing.

A-06 Condition of cable duct

a) Cables are on rack

b) Cable deck clear

c) Sealing of duct

d) Cable identification tags.

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A-07 Rubber mats (with ISI mark) existing are enough in number.

A-08 Protective relays set at recommended values.

A-09 All fuses are of proper type and rating as specified in single line diagram.

A-10 Fire extinguishers are of proper type and are in working condition.

A-11 Lighting condition OK (fixtures/ tubes/ wtiches etc.)

A-12 Emergency lighting system in order.

A-13 All energised equipment provided with caution boards.

A-14 Condition of transformer :

a) Grounding OK

b) No oil leak

c) Silica gel OK

d) Oil level OK

e) Terminal box earthing OK

f) Oil/winding temp. OK

g) Periodic oil quality test conducted.

A-15 Whether location/type of transformer in conformity with area classification drawings.

A-16 Housekeeping is good.

B. MOTORS IN PUMP HOUSE/ COMPRESSOR

ROOM/ FILLING & STORAGE SHED ETC.

B-01 Is double independent earthing connection for all motors provided.

B-02 Is grounding wire OK (not loose).

B-03 a) Is terminal box and gland OK

Flame-proofness maintained and not tampered.

b) Existing cable termination are proper

B-04 a) Is push button earthed properly and flame proof condition not tampered.
b) General condition of push button good.

B-05 Ground resistance at motor/ push button measured and found okay.

B-06 No motor abnormality

- Vibration/ bearing condition, faulty guard, fan condition,

excessive noise, high body temperature.

B-07 Existing preventive maintenance schedule OK.

B-08 a) Earthing resistance test schedules/ records satisfactory.

b) Earthing pit condition OK

B-09 i) Carousel machine frame to filling gun earthing continuity maintained.

ii) Carousel machine frame to central column earthing continuity OK.

B-10 Conveyor system bonding and earthing maintained.

B-11 First-aid chart for treating electrical shocks displayed prominently in MCC room.

C. UNIT LIGHTING

C-01 All lighting fixture flame proof as per area classification.

C-02 Whether flame proof condition of fixtures ensured ?

C-03 Whether proper earthing of fixture provided ?

C-04 Condition of wiring good.

C-05 Does water enter and accumulate in fixture distribution boxes etc ?

C-06 Whether lighting DB, switches, MCB well maintained ?

C-07 Any other unsafe point observed.

D. MAST LIGHTS (AREA LIGHTING)

D-01 Whether grounding of mast OK ?

D-02 Condition of junction boxes, switch board, fuses etc. OK

D-03 Approach to electrical installation and ladder good and safe.

D-04 Condition of flood lights :

a) Is gasket present ?

b) Is glass cover in good condition ?

c) Is control gear condition OK

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D-05 Is earthing electrode of mast OK and its

connection with mast proper ?

E. TANKAGE AREA, PIPELINES, LOADING/

UNLOADING GANTRY
E-01 Are LPG pipelines provided with flange earth jumper connection
for electrical continuity?

E-02 Are earthing provision on LPG storage vessel well maintained ?

E-03 Condition of grounding electrode OK

E-04 Continuity of location, hoses maintained.

E-05 Grounding resistance at inlet of grounding connection checked/ date (for vessels etc.)

E-06 Connection of earth-bonding of railway track OK.

F. GENERAL

F-01 a) Area classification drawings duly approved by CCE, Nagpur?

b) Conditions if any, specified by CCE for electrical substation, switch

room etc. and their compliance.

F-02 Certificate in respect of FLP for each electrical equipment- records maintained.

F-03 Earthing network diagram available and site checks done from time to time.

F-04 Records for electrical testing/ checks maintained upto date.

F-05 Work permit system is effective and records are maintained.

Note : For developing a detailed check list refer OISD-GDN-145-09 document on safety audit check list
for electrical system.
 ANNEXURE 14- III

DETAILED SAFETY AUDIT OF LPG BOTTLING PLANTS

LOCATION _____________ Dated ____________

AUDIT/ INSPECTION BY ______________________

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A. BULK STORAGE AREA

A-01 Area under the sphere is having concrete pavement with proper
slope leading to shallow sumps.

A-02 a) Water drain chamber provided away from shadow of sphere.

b) Double valves on water drain line provided: the first one

(near to chamber) of quick shut off type and the other are
throttle type (Globe valve).

c) Safety instructions for draining operations displayed prominently

and water draining is done under supervision.

A-03 a) Relief valves provided with isolation valves.

b) Isolation valves in locked open condition.

A-04 Last safety valve test done as per statutory requirement and record maintained.

A-05 Remote operated valves provided on liquid inlet/outlet lines with push
buttons/ indication control and located at safe distance.

A-06 Two independent level instruments and high level alarm provided in
storage vessels and are in working condition.

A-07 All leg supports of Horton spheres/ vessels encased in concrete with
fire proof coating/ motor.

A-08 a) Sprinkler system provided on all vessels and are in working condition.

b) Deluge valve is remote operated and is located at safe distance from storage vessels.

A-09 Gas detection system provided and in good working condition (To be checked).

A-10 a) All flame-proof electrical fittings provided.

b) Earthing connections properly maintained.

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A-11 Statutory inspection/ hydro test records maintained.

B. PUMPS/ COMPRESSORS AREA

B-01 a) All electrical motors/ push buttons properly earthed and flame proofness maintained.

b) Flame proof light fittings provided.

c) Earthing resistance test conducted periodically and record maintained.

B-02 Venting through high rise vents or flare systems only.

B-03 a) No leakage from mechanical seals.

b) Double seal provided to minimise chances of leakage.

c) No abnormal sound and vibration from motor and bearings condition OK.

d) Coupling guards in position.

B-04 Drain points/ vent points/ sample points capped when not in use.

B-05 Operating instructions Do's and Don'ts displayed.

B-06 Long range monitors/ fixed water spray with proper throw/ sprinkler system
installed and in good condition.

C. CYLINDER FILLING/ STORAGE AREA

C-01 LPG bottling facilities located at safe distance from other facilities with
minimum ingress to trucking traffic.

C-02 Facilities provided for positioning of trucks 15 m away from storage shed
for receipt/ loading of cylinders.

C-03 Transfer of cylinders from truck to conveyor.

- Telescopic conveyor

- Trolley use

C-04 Proper purging facilities provided for new/ retested/ reconditioned cylinders

C-05 a) Inspection/ visual checks followed for spurious/ defective cylinders and
record maintained.

b) Segregated storage marked for -

i) Spurious

ii) Hot repairs

iii) 5/7 years testing due cylinders

iv) Other defects

C-06 Gross weight filling :

 - Auto cut off after completion of filling

C-07 Hoses are of approved quality and periodically tested.

C-08 Vapour extraction system provided for carousel and system is working satisfactorily.

C-09 100% weight checking facilities provided and in use.

C-10 Accuracy of check scales being checked daily and records maintained.

C-11 CVT checks done for `O' ring defects.

C-12 Check facilities provided for valve seat leakage and working satisfactorily.

- CVT with verifier

- Electronic

C-13 Proper facilities/ correction conveyor loops are provided for defective cylinders
(`O' ring & weight correction).

C-14 Bung leak/ body leak check are done through in-line water bath with caps in position.

C-15 Capping/ Pilfer proof sealing facilities provided.

- Aluminium foil

- PVC sealing

C-16 Neck label being put

- Plastic

- Paper

C-17 Quality control checks (SQC) carried out/ records maintained.

C-18 Proper facilities provided for evacuation of defective cylinders and working satisfactorily.

C-19 Cold repairs facilities evacuation for evacuated depressurized cylinders.

- Valve removal/ replacement by use of torque wrench with proper settings.

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- PTFE tape/ paste or other suitable sealing compound used.

C-20 Movement of cylinders for cold repairs through floor conveyors/ use of trolleys.

C-21 Mastic flooring provided on the floor storage area to avoid accidental sparks.

C-22 a) Cylinders stacked in vertical position

 b) Stacking discipline with small lots of 4 rows and 25 cylinder lengths
followed, a minimum access path of 1M maintenance on both sides of 4 rows.

C-23 Cylinders are inspected for leakage with explosimeter or portable leak detector.

C-24 Sprinkler system provided in the storage shed and in working condition.

D. BULK LPG UNLOADING FACILITIES

D-01 Whether the location and layout of the facilities meet statutory distances/ design guidelines.

D-02 Effective earthing system provided and working satisfactorily.

D-03 a) Hoses used are of approved quality standard.

b) They are periodically tested and replaced after prolonged use.

D-04 Hose contents after unloading are released to high vent located at safe distance.

D-05 Blocked hoses/ pipelines provided with TSVs.

D-06 a) Sprinkler system provided on the railway siding/ tank truck loading/
unloading area are and working satisfactorily.

b) Fire hydrant/ long range monitors provided.

D-07 Remote operated valves provided on liquid loading headers.

D-08 a) Weigh bridge provided on liquid loading headers.

b) Calibration certificate obtained from Weights & Measures Authorities available.

D-09 a) Vehicles are properly checked for any sign of leak, proper fittings and
other valid documents.

b) 2 Nos. of fire extinguishers (DCP type).

c) Explosive licence, safety certificate, fitness certificate.

d) Proper earthing cable with clamps.

D-10 Loading/ unloading procedures along with safety precautions prominently displayed.

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E. SAFETY/ FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

E-01 Fire organisation chart prepared, updated and displayed.

E-02 Contingency plan updated for tackling major emergencies.

E-03 Important telephone Nos. of State Fire Services, Police, District Admn./
other offices etc. displayed.

E-04 Are fire emergency mock drills conducted periodically and records maintained.
E-05 Work permit system for repairs/ hot jobs etc. followed and records maintained.

E-06 a) Fire water network (layout displayed)

- above ground/ under ground

- corrosion protection

- material of construction

b) Pressure at farthest end and flow

c) Condition of hydrants, long range monitors. Maintenance and inspection schedules

followed and records maintained.

d) Provision of sprinkler system and testing schedules for checking :

- Adequate water distribution : spray nozzle are clean.

- Defective nozzles to be identified for replacement.

- Deluge valve operation satisfactory.

e) Strainers provided at inlet of deluge/ sprinkler water supply main piping. Strainers are
cleaned periodically and records maintained.

E-07 Fire Water Pumps :

- Adequacy of capacity, nos. discharge pressure etc.

- Auto starting (system security logic) provided.

- Working jockey pump operating parameters maintained.

E-08 Static water storage tank -

- capacity and adequacy

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- Source of water supply and rate of replenishment.

E-09 a) Fire vehicles well maintained.

b) Mutual aid scheme with neighbouring industries/ district

authorities existing.

E-10 a) Fire extinguishers - type, make, capacity, location, provision of

tamper seals on retainer clips.

b) Maintenance procedures/ records of fire extinguishers.

E-11 a) Fire alarm and communication system working satisfactorily.

b) Testing schedule/ maintenance.

E-12 Protective clothing :

- Availability of special fire fighting suits (Aluminised suits)

 - Breathing apparatus & its upkeep

- Water jel blankets.

- Use of nylon clothes prohibited.

E-13 Automatic Gas Detection System :

- Working satisfactorily

- Regularly tested.

E-14 No smoking cautions/ signs in Hindi/ English local languages displayed at prominent places.

E-15 First aid facilities maintained.

E-16 a) Emergency lighting system provided in strategic locations and system working satisfactorily.

b) Flame-proof torches available

F. MANPOWER AND TRAINING

F-01 Supervisory/ managerial cadre staff fully trained in all aspects of LPG plant
operations, Disaster control/ emergency handling.

F-02 Safety officer available in each shift and his detailed responsibility/ accountability is drawn.

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F-03 Training programmes are organised periodically in LPG operations;

fire fighting/ emergency handling etc. for

a) Regular staff

b) Contractor workmen

c) Security staff

d) Tank truck operators/ drivers

F-04 All activities are effectively supervised with available manpower.

F-05 a) Operating manuals and standing instructions provided to working personnel.

b) Small handy safety booklets distributed to all including contractor employees

in English/ Hindi/ Local language.

F-06 Important Do's and Don'ts displayed prominently in operation areas.

G. GENERAL

G-01 a) Plant approach/ access roads well maintained and at least two emergency
 exits are there.

b) Fencing/ wall around the plant is in proper condition.

c) Segregated parking area for LPG trucks outside the plant.

d) Adequate escape route available for operational facilities.

G-02 a) Strict security checks employed for compliance to safety regulations.

b) Spot checks being done.

G-03 a) Valid CCE licences available for :

- Storage of LPG

- Storage of LPG cylinders

- Filling of LPG cylinders

- Storage of HSD in tanks for running DG sets/ fire water engines.

- Layout plan approved by CCE(layout plan updated and approved by CCE).

G-04 Accident records maintained and updated.

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G-06 Hot work permit/ clearance issued - proper procedures followed and
documents maintained.

G-07 Following manual/ documents available:

a) LPG operating manual.

b) Safety and Fire Prevention manual

c) Emergency/ disaster control plan

d) Operation/ Inspection manual of equipment supplied by vendors.

e) Gas Cylinders Rules, 1981, SMPV Rules 1981 and other relevant
BIS Standards with latest amendments.

G-08 a) Records of periodic testing of hoses/ replacement.

b) Testing records of Pn relief valves/ pop action valves.

c) Inspection records of underground pipelines etc.

d) Weights & Measures certificates.

G-09 Updated P&I Diagrams, drawing of layout and other facilities available.

G-10 Records of "Daily Safety Audits" reviewed. Corrective action taken.

G-11 General housekeeping standards : area/ facility wise.

G-12 Pipeline colour code system maintained.

 ANNEXURE 14- IV

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AUDIT

LOCAL _______________ DATED: _________

AUDIT/ INSPECTION BY ________________

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S.No. ITEM DESCRIPTION AUDITORS REMARKS
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A. GENERAL

A-01 Whether standard system of inspection/ maintenance schedule

developed and followed and records maintained.

A-02 Whether equipment documents supplied by vendors are readily

available and recommended maintenance procedures are strictly
adhered to.

A-03 Whether spare parts for different equipment/ machinery are maintained.

A-04 Whether data card/ history records of static and rotary equipment are
maintained (as per OISD Std.127/28).

A-05 Whether proper work permit system is followed for maintenance jobs and
records maintained.

A-06 Whether personnel protective equipment such as hand gloves, safety shoes,
safety helmet etc. provided to the concerned workmen and their use is ensured
(OISD Std.-155).

A-07 Fire fighting equipment and portable fire extinguishers periodically checked /
tested as per maintenance schedules & records maintained (OISD Std.-142).

A-08 Fire alarm/ communication system scheduled testing & maintenance ensured.

A-09 Whether Explosimeters are periodically checked and calibrated.

A-10 Whether continuous monitoring devices are periodically checked and calibrated.

A-11 Whether exhaust fans and other ventilation devices are properly maintained and
regularly used.

A-12 Whether inspection/ testing of pressure vessels carried out periodically as per statutory
requirements and records maintained.

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 B. BULK STORAGE HANDLING FACILITIES

B-01 Whether design of pressure storage vessels conform to relevant

BIS/BS/ASME code with standard engineering practices. All
required fittings/ instruments/ safety valves have been provided.

B-02 Whether inspection/ test certificate at the time of original fabrication

available and subsequent inspection/ hydraulic test carried out as per
SMPV Rules 1981 of CCE and records maintained. Guidelines of
OISD Standard-128 followed for detailed inspection of pressure vessels.

B-03 Annual inspection and testing of safety valves carried out at proper set
pressure and records maintained.

B-04 All instruments, level indicators, pressure and temperature gauges, ROVs
are maintained in working condition following daily scheduled checks,
periodic calibration and preventing maintenance schedule.

B-05 Regular operation checks are carried out on pumps/ compressors

(condition of bearings/ mechanical seal/ abnormal sound etc. as
per OISD STD-119, 120).

B-06 Preventive maintenance and servicing schedules for pumps and

compressors for daily/ weekly/ monthly/ yearly are checked and
records maintained.

B-07 Gas detection system is checked and calibrated periodically. Audio

visual alarm/ security logic system maintained in working condition.

B-08 Fire water system & sprinkler spray system checked/ tested periodically
and maintenance jobs carried out and records maintained.

B-09 LPG bullets/ spheres having fire proofing are periodically checked for cracks,
spalling/ bulging and suspected area are further inspected for presence of corrosion
etc. and corrective steps taken.

B-10 Earthing connections are periodically checked and good electrical contact is maintained.
Records of resistance testing as outlined in OISD Std-137 maintained.

B-11 Foundation/ Anchor bolts, ladders, stairways, platforms/ structurals checked periodically
for any corrosion/damage etc.

B-12 Annual testing of chain pulley blocks and other tool tackles is carried out by certified agency.

B-13 Weigh bridges calibration and certification done once in a year.

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C. CYLINDER FILLING

C-01 LPG filling carousel - Drive unit, central column, running rails, etc.
 are daily checked, scheduled maintenance (weekly, monthly, quarterly,
annual) are carried out and records maintained.

C-02 Introduction/ Ejection devices and filling machines are checked daily and
scheduled maintenance/ overhaul work carried out.

C-03 Checking of pin travel done regularly and records maintained.

C-04 Check scales are well maintained and calibrations carried out on daily basis
with standard weights.

C-05 Calibration of CVT/DCVT detectors being done regularly and maintenance

schedule followed.
15.0 REFERENCES

15.1 BIS CODES PERTAINING TO LPG OPERATIONS

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CODE NO. NAME
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IS:2-1960 - RULES FOR ROUNDING OFF NUMERICAL VALUES

IS:5-1978 - COLOURS FOR READY MIXED PAINTS & ENAMELS

IS:1196-1978 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR LAYING BITUMEN MASTIC

FLOORING

IS:1432-1959 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WEIGHING

INSTRUMENTS

IS:1435-1991 - PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINE

IS:1436-1991 - WEIGHBRIDGES

IS:1437-1967 - AUTOMATIC WEIGHING MACHINES

IS:1448(P:70-1968) - RESIDUE IN LPG

IS:1448(P:71-1979) - VAPOUR PRESSURE OF LPG

IS:1448(P:72-1968) - VOLATILITY OF LPG

IS:1448(P:73-1968) - HYDROGEN SULPHIDE IN LPG

IS:1448(P:74-1968) - DRYNESS OF LPG

IS:1448(P:75-1968) - ODOUR OF LPG

IS:1448(P:76-1968) - DENSITY OF LPG

IS:1448(P:111-1983) - ANALYSIS OF LPG AND PROPYLENE

CONCENTRATES BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY

IS:2148-1981 - FLAMEPROOF ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL

APPRATUS

IS:2206 - FLAME PROOF ELECTRIC LIGHT FITTINGS

IS:2206(PART 1)-1984 - WELL GLASS AND BULKHEAD TYPES

IS:2206(PART 2)-1976 - FITTINGS USING GLASS TUBES

IS:2808-1964 - METHOD FOR COMPUTATION OF CAPACITY TABLES

FOR PRESSURIZED STORAGE TANKS

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CODE NO. NAME
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IS:2825-1969 - CODE FOR UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS

IS:2827-1976 - METHODS FOR CALIBRATION OF PRESSURIZED

STORAGE TANKS

IS:3196(PART 1)-1992 - WELDED LOW CARBON STEEL GAS CYLINDER

EXCEEDING 5 LITRE WATER CAPACITY FOR LOW
PRESSURE LIQUEFIABLE GASES CYLINDERS FOR
LPG.

IS:3465-1966 - JOINTING COMPOUND FOR USE IN LPG APPLIANCES

AND INSTALLATIONS

IS:3710-1978 - FILLING RATIOS FOR LOW PRESSURE LIQUEFIABLE

GAS.

IS:4093-1981 - NON-REFILLABLE LPG CONTAINERS

IS:4246-1984 - SPECIFICATION FOR DOMESTIC GAS STOVES FOR

USE WITH LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES

IS:4379-1981 - IDENTIFICATION OF CONTENTS OF INDUSTRIAL GAS

CYLINDERS

IS:4576-1978 - SPECIFICATION FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES

IS:4784-1968 - LOW PRESSURE REGULATORS FOR USE WITH

BUTANE GASES

IS:4785-1968 - LOW PRESSURE REGULATORS FOR USE WITH

PROPANE GAS

IS:4786-1968 - VARIABLE HIGH PRESSURE REGULATORS FOR USE

WITH LPG

IS:4991-1968 - CRITERIA FOR BLAST RESISTANT DESIGN OF

STRUCTURES FOR EXPLOSIONS ABOVE GROUND

IS:5116-1985 - GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR DOMESTIC AND

COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE WITH LPG

IS:5571-1979 - GUIDE FOR SELECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS

IS:5572 - CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS (OTHER

THAN MINES) FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

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CODE NO. NAME
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IS:5572(PART 1)-1978 - AREAS HAVING FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPOURS

IS:5844-1970 - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HYDROSTATIC STRETCH
TESTING OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

IS:5845-1984 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF

LOW PRESSURE WELDED STEEL GAS CYLINDERS IN
USE

IS:5903-1970 - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFETY DEVICES FOR

GAS CYLINDERS

IS:6044 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR LPG TORAGE

INSTALLATIONS

IS:6044(PART 1)-1971 - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CYLINDER

INSTALLATIONS

IS:6044(PART 2)-1972 - INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC BULK

STORAGE INSTALLATIONS

IS:6539-1972 - INSTRINSICALLY SAFE MAGNETO TELEPHONES FOR

USE IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES

IS:6665-1972 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING

IS:7142-1974 - WELDED LOW CARBON STEEL GAS CYLINDER FOR

LOW PRESSURE LIQUEFIABLE GASES, NOT
EXCEEDING 5 LT WATER CAPACITY

IS:7145-1973 - TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITION FOR TORQUE

WRENCHES

IS:7241-1981 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN GAS CYLINDER

TECHNOLOGY

IS:8198(PART 5)-1984 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR STEEL CYLINDERS FOR

COMPRESSED GASES ; LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
(LPG)

IS:8374-1977 - SPECIFICATION FOR BITUMEN MASTIC, ANTI STATIC

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING GRADE

IS:8451-1984 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF

HIGH PRESSURE GAS CYLINDERS

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CODE NO. NAME
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IS:8737 - VALUE FITTINGS FOR USE WITH LPG CYLINDERS OF
MORE THAN 5 LIT. WATER CAPACITY

IS:8737(PART 1)-1979 - VALVE FITTINGS FOR REPLACEMENT PURPOSES

IS:8737(PART 2)-1978 - VALVE FITTINGS FOR NEWLY MANUFACTURED LPG

CYLINDERS
IS:8776-1988 - VALVE FITTINGS FOR USE WITH LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CYL. UPTO AND INCLUDING
5 LIT WATER CAPACITY

IS:8790 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF POWERED

INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS WORKING IN HAZARDOUS
AREAS

IS:8790(PART 1)-1978 - INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES POWERED

TRUCKS

IS:8790(PART 2)-1979 - ELECTRIC BATTERY POWERED INDL. TRUCKS

IS:8867-1987 - SATURATED VAPOUR PRESSURE AND TEST

PRESSURE FOR LOW PRESSURE LIQUEFIABLE GASES
CONTAINED IN GAS CYLINDERS

IS:8868-1988 - PERIODICAL INSPECTION INTERVAL OF GAS

CYLINDERS IN USE

IS:9121-1979 - INSPECTION GAUGES FOR CHECKING TYPE 1 (SIZE 2)

TAPER THREADS OF GAS CYLINDER VALVES, TAPER
1 IN 16

IS:9122-1979 - INSPECTION GAUGES FOR CHECKING TYPE 2 TAPER

THREADS OF GAS CYLINDER VALVES, TAPER 3 IN 25

IS:9199-1979 - INSPECTION GAUGES FOR CHECKING TAPER

THREADS OF GAS CYL. VALVES, TAPER 60 DEGREE
INCLUDED ANGEL

IS:9200-1979 - METHOD OF DISPOSALS OF UNSERVICEABLE

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

IS:9281 - ELECTRONIC WEIGHING SYSTEMS

IS:9281(PART 1)-1979 - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

IS:9281(PART 2)-1979 - METHODS OF MEASUREMENTS

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IS:9281(PART 3)-1981 - REQUIREMENTS

IS:9281(PART 4)-1983 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USE &

INSTALLATION

IS:9583-1981 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNITS

IS:9639-1980 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR VISUAL INSPECTION
OF LOW PRESSURE WELDED STEEL GAS
CYLINDERS IN USE

IS:9777-1981 - DATA SHEET FOR SELECTION OF

WEIGHBRIDGES FOR BULK HANDLING
EQUIPMENT

IS:9798-1981 - LOW PRESSURE REGULATORS FOR USE WITH

LPG

IS:9902-1982 - RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR LEAK

TESTING

IS:9975 - `O' RINGS

IS:9975(PART 1)-1981 - DIMENSIONS

IS:9975(PART 2)-1984 - MATERIAL SELECTION & QUALITY

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

IS:9975(PART 3)-1984 - SEAL HOUSING DIMENSIONS AND

TOLERENCES

IS:9975(PART 4)-1984 - TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

IS:10733-1983 - ELECTRICALLY BONDED ROAD AND RAIL

TANKER HOSE OF RUBBER, RESISTANT TO
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

IS:10908-1991 - FLEXIBLE RUBBER TUBING FOR LPG

IS:11498-1985 - LEVER TYPE DIA GAUGES

IS:12936-1990 - CODE FOR BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR

DELIVERY PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE
DELIVERY OF LPG CYLINDERS

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IS:13258-1991 - WELDED LOW CARBON STEEL CYLINDERS
EXCEEDING 5 LT WATER CAPACITY FOR
LOW PRESSURE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INSPECTION AND
RECONDITIONING OF USED LPG CYLINDERS

IS:13432(PART 1)-1992 - GAS LEAK DETECTOR FOR USE WITH LOW

PRESSURE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
BURNING APPLIANCES SPECIFICATION

PART I – MECHANICAL TYPE

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ii. The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules-1981

iii. LPG (Regulation of use in Motor Vehicles) Order 2001

iv. Gas Cylinder Rules, 2003

v. API Standard 25 – Design and Construction of LP Gas Installations

vi. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sect.VIII Division 1 American
Society of Mech.Engrs., New York

vii. NFPA 58 : Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases

viii. NEPA 59 : LP Gases at Utility Gas Plants

ix. OISD-STD-105 : Work Permit System.

x. OISD-STD-113 : Classification of Areas for Electrical Installations at

Hydrocarbon processing and handling facilities

xi. OISD-STD-135 : Inspection of Loading/Unloading hoses for

Petroleum Products.

xii. OISD-STD-144 : Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bottling Plant

Operations

xiii. OISD-STD-150 : Design and Layout of Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Mounded Storage Vessels

xiv. OISD-STD-158 : Recommended Practices on Storage and Handling of

Bulk Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
xv. OISD-STD-159 : LPG Tank Trucks Requirements of Safety on
Design/ Fabrication & Fittings

xvi. OISD-STD-179 : Requirement of Safety for Compression, Storage,

Handling & Refueling of Natural Gas for Use in
Automotive Sector.

xvii. ASME B - 31.3 : Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping

xviii. ASME B - 31.4 : Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons,

Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia and
Alcohols

xix. PD-5500 : Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure

vessels