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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
NATURAL GAS MAINS, SERVICE
LINES, AND METERING
2015
REV.001
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FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
PO Box 74040
FAIRBANKS, AK 99707
(907) 455-1500
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION NG.01 - INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1
Article NG.01.1 - Scope ............................................................................................................. 1
Article NG.01.2 - Definitions ...................................................................................................... 1
Article NG.01.3 - Authority ......................................................................................................... 2
Article NG.01.1 - Liability ........................................................................................................... 2
Article NG.01.4 - Intent .............................................................................................................. 3
Article NG.01.5 - Ownership ...................................................................................................... 3
Article NG.01.6 - Responsibility ................................................................................................. 3
SECTION NG.02 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 4
Article NG.02.1 - Standards ...................................................................................................... 4
Article NG.02.2 - Application for Service / Plan Submittal ......................................................... 4
Article NG.02.3 - Design and Cost Estimates............................................................................ 4
Article NG.02.4 - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) ........................................ 4
Article NG.02.5 - System Design and Operating Parameters .................................................... 4
Article NG.02.6 - Inspections ..................................................................................................... 5
Article NG.02.7 - Operator Qualification Program ..................................................................... 5
Article NG.02.8 - Location of Existing Underground Utilities ..................................................... 5
Article NG.02.9 - Excavation and Dig Clearance Permit Requirements .................................... 6
Article NG.02.10 - Street Excavation and Asphalt Repairs ........................................................ 6
Article NG.02.11 - Damage to Existing Equipment or Facilities ................................................ 6
Article NG.02.12 - Backfill.......................................................................................................... 6
Article NG.02.13 - Compaction Requirements .......................................................................... 6
Article NG.02.14 - Purging System Contamination ................................................................... 7
Article NG.02.15 - Pressure Test............................................................................................... 7
Article NG.02.16 - Tie-In to Existing Natural Gas Mains ............................................................ 7
Article NG.02.17 - Completion Report / Records....................................................................... 7
Article NG.02.18 - GPS Documentation .................................................................................... 7
Article NG.02.19 - Warranty ...................................................................................................... 7
Article NG.02.20 - Commissioning Report ................................................................................. 8
SECTION NG.03 - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 9
Article NG.03.1 - Pipe Material .................................................................................................. 9
Article NG.03.2 - Pipe Installation Practices .............................................................................. 9
Article NG.03.3 - Plastic Pipe Construction Standards.............................................................. 9
Article NG.03.4 - Plastic Pipe Squeeze Off Procedures ............................................................ 9
Article NG.03.5 - Plastic Pipe Fusion Equipment ...................................................................... 9
Article NG.03.6 - Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedures ..................................................................... 9
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Article NG.03.7 - Plastic Pipe Branch Saddle Hot Tap Procedures ........................................... 9
Article NG.03.8 - Innogaz Electro‐Fusion Procedure ................................................................. 9
Article NG.03.9 - Plastic Pipe Joining Qualification Procedure .................................................. 9
Article NG.03.10 - Locate and Grounding Wire Connector Installation.................................... 10
Article NG.03.11 - Plastic Pipe Mechanical Joint Procedure ................................................... 10
Article NG.03.12 - Excess Flow Valve Procedure.................................................................... 10
Article NG.03.13 - Discharge of Static Electricity on Plastic Pipe ............................................. 10
Article NG.03.14 - Meter Location Standards and Drawings ................................................... 10
SECTION NG.04 - ENSTAR ATTACHMENTS ............................................................. 11
ENSTAR EQUIPMENT USAGE AND PRESSURE DATA SHEET .......................................... 12
LIST OF ENSTAR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs) ................................. 13
Effective
SOP#
Rev#
Date
Title
1715 ........ 006 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Meter Location Standards and Drawings
2120 ........ 004 .......... 3/26/2014 .......... Pipe Installation Procedures
2125 ........ 002 .......... 3/26/2014 .......... Casings, Spacers, Seals and Venting
2130 ........ 001 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Threaded, Flanged and Victaulic Connections
2150 ........ 006 .......... 3/26/2014 .......... Testing and Purging Distribution Facilities Designed to
Operate at 60 PSIG or Less
2205 ........ 003 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Plastic Pipe Construction Standards
2210 ........ 002 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Plastic Pipe Squeeze Off Procedure
2215 ........ 002 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Plastic Pipe Fusion Equipment
2220 ........ 004 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
2225 ........ 003 .......... 3/26/2014 .......... Plastic Pipe Branch Saddle Hot Tap Procedure
2230 ........ 002 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Innogaz Electro-Fusion Process
2240 ........ 002 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
2245 ........ 003 .......... 3/27/2014 .......... Locate Wire Connector Installation Procedure
2250 ........ 005 ........... 4/1/2014 ........... Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
2260 ........ 002 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Excess Flow Valve Customer Notification and
Installation Procedures
2270 ........ 001 .......... 8/15/2008 .......... Discharge Static Electricity
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SECTION NG.01 - INTRODUCTION
DU standards of construction shall be utilized for all facilities to be owned, operated and
maintained by the utility, to include hookups from the utility facility to the demarcation point.
Generally, natural gas mains, service lines and meters will be constructed by DU or by DU’s
contractor at DU expense. Thus, these standards will be followed by DU contractors. In rare
circumstances, (with prior written approval of the utility), main/distribution facilities may be
constructed by the Army’s Facility Contractor for the utility, at DU expense. Thus, these
standards will be followed by the facility contractor.
In all cases natural gas meters and automated meter reading equipment will be installed, owned
and maintained by DU.
DU will be responsible for planning, designing and constructing utility water, wastewater, natural
gas, and electrical distribution system improvements for new government facilities. This will
require close cooperation and utility involvement in the government facility planning process.
Without this coordination, facilities constructed will have no utility service.
All connections or disconnections to the natural gas main, whether the natural gas main is
pre‐existing or new, will be performed by DU. Under no circumstances shall any person other
than a DU employee or authorized representative connect or disconnect any service line to a
natural gas main on Fort Richardson.
The government, Army, or Corps of Engineer will not be responsible for design, construction, or
oversight of any natural gas facilities owned by DU, whether natural gas mains, service lines,
pressure regulation equipment or meters.
The government facilities construction contractor will be responsible for connecting the
building’s internal fuel line piping to the shutoff valve on the customer side of the gas meter. DU
will provide and install the meter and downstream shut off valve. Coordination will be necessary
so that the appropriate meters are on hand for the facilities to be constructed.
Article NG.01.1 - Scope
This Standard covers the acceptable design and construction features for the installation of
natural gas mains, service lines, and metering equipment, and will serve as the official
inspection guideline. Deviation from this Standard is permitted only by written consent of DU.
Article NG.01.2 - Definitions
In general, the following definitions apply to this Standard:
AKDOL .......... Alaska Department of Labor
AMR .............. Automatic Meter Reader
ANSI .............. American National Standards Institute
ASME ............ American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM ............ American Society for Testing and Materials
ARMY ............ United States Army
BLDG ............ Building
BTU ............... British Thermal Unit
CFR ............... Code of Federal Regulations
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CTS ............... Copper Tubing Size
Designer ........ Any person who engineers or designs equipment or system(s) governed by
this Standard.
DPW .............. Directorate of Public Works
DU ................. Doyon Utilities LLC
°F .................. Degrees Fahrenheit
JBER ............. Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson
FT .................. Foot
HDPE ............ High Density Polyethylene
HR ................. Hour
IBC ................ International Building Code
IFC ................ International Fire Code
IPS ................ Iron Pipe Size
IMC................ International Mechanical Code
Installer.......... Any person or entity performing installation, excavation, insulation, or any
other work related to complete or partial accomplishment of the repair or
new installation of system(s) governed by this Standard.
LBS ............... Pounds
MAOP............ Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure
NDE............... Non‐Destructive Examination
PHMSA ......... Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
PSIG.............. Pounds per Square Inch Gauge
PSI ................ Pounds per Square Inch (Pressure)
SDR............... Standard Dimension Ratio (wall thickness/outside diameter)
UPC............... Uniform Plumbing Code
Utility ............. Doyon Utilities LLC (DU)
WT................. Wall Thickness (inches)
US DOT......... United States Department of Transportation
Article NG.01.3 - Authority
DU recognizes the most recent version of the US Department of Transportation, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Natural Gas parts 191‐192 as a basis of
establishing minimum standards of design and installation for natural gas mains, service lines
and meters.
Article NG.01.1 - Liability
DU assumes no responsibility or liability that is not required by law concerning the suitability or
applicability of this Standard to the requirements of the Army.
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Article NG.01.4 - Intent
It is not the intent of this Standard to supersede codes or regulations. This Standard is intended
to:
1.
provide Designers and Installers a basic guide for the design and installation of natural
gas mains, service lines and meters to ensure compatibility with DU’s system; and
2.
protect the interests of DU, their Customers, and the Army by imposing uniform
requirements for the installation of all natural gas mains, service lines and meters.
Article NG.01.5 - Ownership
The extent of ownership of the natural gas system on JBER by DU is limited to the natural gas
facilities transferred from DPW to DU on August 15, 2008 and all new natural gas facilities
installed after that date. It does not include the natural gas facilities on JBER owned by
Honeywell Inc or ENSTAR Natural Gas Company. Natural gas facilities include mains, and,
where applicable, service tees, service isolation valves, service lines up to and including the
pressure regulator, natural gas meter and Automatic Meter Reader (AMR) equipment.
Article NG.01.6 - Responsibility
The Designer and Installer are responsible for meeting the requirements of this Standard and all
other applicable codes and regulations (see Article 1.3).
The Installer is responsible to obtain all necessary Dig permits prior to beginning any
construction activity.
The Installer is responsible for meeting the requirements of Construction Code of the
Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Code.
The Installer will be held responsible for damage to DU facilities resulting from failure to comply
with the requirements of this Standard.
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SECTION NG.02 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Article NG.02.1 - Standards
Only work, materials, and tools meeting acceptable industry standards shall be permitted. All
work shall conform to the standards set forth in the most recent edition of the US DOT PHMSA
CFR Parts 191‐192. All work and materials shall be free of defects and leaks. All materials
used shall be new.
Article NG.02.2 - Application for Service / Plan Submittal
At the earliest stage possible, building project designers shall contact the DU office at 714
Fourth Avenue, Suite 201, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907‐455‐5100) to obtain information on the
availability of natural gas service on Fort Richardson, and to establish the type of connection
that will be required for the building being designed.
No later than at the 35% design stage of the project, the project designer shall contact DU to
submit an official “Application for Service”. With the application, the building designer shall
submit three (3) sets of all paper plans or a single electronic copy of plans and specifications for
the proposed project. The building designer shall include a list of all natural gas equipment,
peak loads, and delivery pressure requirements.
Article NG.02.3 - Design and Cost Estimates
DU will review the “Application for Service” and prepare a preliminary engineering design
and cost estimate within 30 days of receipt. No later than 30 days after application for service
has been received, DU will contact the project designer and review DU’s design and cost
estimate.
Upon payment of any fees and final acceptance by the project designer, a construction work
schedule will be developed for the installation of DU’s natural gas main, service line and
meter.
Article NG.02.4 - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
When DU’s gas mains and service lines are contiguous to the building project, the project
designer shall incorporate DU’s work into the SWPPP for the project. The building contractor
will be responsible for all aspects of the SWPPP.
When DU’s gas mains and service lines are not contiguous to the building project, DU shall
develop a SWPPP for its work and be responsible for its execution.
Article NG.02.5 - System Design and Operating Parameters
The JBER natural gas distribution system operates at a Maximum Allowable Operating
Pressure (MAOP) of 60 PSIG. All components of the gas system shall be appropriately rated
and tested to perform at a MAOP of 60 PSIG.
DU will size the natural gas regulator and meter based on the information provided from the
project designer. The meter location shall be a mutually agreed upon location between the
project designer and DU, subject to proximity restrictions to building openings and possible
sources of ignition.
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The natural gas service line shall be sized by DU to allow a maximum 4PSIG pressure drop
across the length of the service line. A minimum 1/2” CTS service line size shall be used.
The natural gas main shall be sized to handle the building’s load such that a minimum gas
main pressure of 25 PSIG is maintained at peak flows. A 2” IPS minimum main size shall be
maintained at all times.
Where large diameter feeder mains have been established, the larger diameter main size
may be required to accommodate future growth on the DU gas system. Generally a 25 PSIG
minimum pressure at peak day standard will be used in the design of all gas mains.
The demarcation point for DU ownership of gas facilities is the outlet tee or valve on the
customer’s side of the gas meter. The building contractor shall be responsible for tying in all of
the building’s internal piping to this location.
Article NG.02.6 - Inspections
DU reserves the right to inspect all new natural gas service line or mains installations. DU
may assign full or part time inspectors to any natural gas installation project.
Article NG.02.7 - Operator Qualification Program
All persons installing natural gas facilities on JBER shall be trained and qualified according to
DU’s Operator Qualification Program or under a program meeting Subpart N of CFR 192,
Qualification of Pipeline Personnel that is acceptable to DU. The installer’s qualification records
shall be submitted to DU and approved before any work can begin.
Article NG.02.8 - Location of Existing Underground Utilities
The Installer shall be responsible for determining the location of all underground utilities and
shall be responsible for any damages to underground utilities caused by the work. Possible
underground utilities to be located include, but may not be limited to: telephone lines, cable TV
lines, electrical lines (including power for street lights), water and wastewater lines, district heat
steam and condensate lines, natural gas lines, storm drains, etc.
The Installer shall place a telephone, fax, or on-line locate request with Alaska Digline Inc.
(Anchorage telephone - 278-3121 or 811, statewide telephone - 1-800-478-3121, statewide fax
– 1-907-278-0696, on-line – http://www.akonecall.com/). Documentation of the Alaska Digline
request shall be provided to Doyon Utilities’ Authorized Representative. The Installer shall
coordinate with utility companies’ locator personnel to locate all existing utilities before digging.
Contact DU by calling 811 for a one (1) time final field locate and ground marking of all
DU‐owned underground utility features in the area of the excavation. Contact for this field
locate must be accomplished at least 2 working days prior to the actual anticipated time of the
beginning of excavation, and before 3 PM of the date of contact. DU requires that a
disclaimer of liability be on file before any utility location work can be conducted. The first
locate for DU‐owned underground utility features is provided without charge. Once a field
location has been provided a fee may be charged if a subsequent locate is requested to
reestablish a previously marked feature.
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Article NG.02.9 - Excavation and Dig Clearance Permit Requirements
In addition to obtaining utility locations through Alaska Digline Inc., the Installer shall obtain a
Dig Clearance Permit from JBER CES (673 ABW Form 3 – BCE Work Clearance Request), and
provide a copy of the fully executed Dig Clearance Permit to Doyon Utilities’ Authorized
Representative. A minimum of 14 calendar days shall be allowed by the Installer for complete
processing of an Dig Clearance Permit. The Installer shall comply with all requirements of the
fully executed Dig Clearance Permit.
The Installer is responsible to control the excavation work and to take proper safeguards to
protect private and public property as well as to provide a safe workplace. All excavations shall
conform to State (AKDOL) and Federal (OSHA) requirements. The Installer shall furnish all
necessary construction and safety equipment including, but not necessarily limited to, shoring,
de‐watering pumps, excavation equipment, ladders, barricades, temporary fencing and signage.
The Installer shall do all excavating, including hand excavation around the gas main as
necessary to provide an excavation of sufficient extent to allow safe entry for the installation of
all DU materials and equipment. In general, the entire surface of gas main at any tie‐in point
must be exposed for the entire circumference and for a length of not less than four feet (4’).
The soil shall be removed to a minimum distance of twelve inches (12”) around all surfaces of
the main.
Article NG.02.10 - Street Excavation and Asphalt Repairs
Any portion of a service line or gas main trench that crosses or enters a street, alley or other
paved surface shall be backfilled and compacted in conformance with the appropriate DPW
requirements.
This work must be inspected by the appropriate DPW Office prior to
replacement of pavement.
Where practical and cost effective, boring shall be utilized to minimize disruption to traffic and
eliminate asphalt repairs.
Article NG.02.11 - Damage to Existing Equipment or Facilities
Any damages to DU’s other utility system shall be reported immediately to DU and DU shall
make repairs. Similarly, any damage to JBER infrastructure shall be reported immediately to
the appropriate person or department for repair. The Installer may be charged for the repairs.
Failure to notify may expose the Installer or his agent(s) to increased liability and civil
penalties.
Any damage to DU’s natural gas facilities will be repaired by DU personnel and may be billed to
the Installer.
Article NG.02.12 - Backfill
Backfill the natural gas mains by shading the pipe with rock free material a minimum of four
inches (4") above the pipes and compact as necessary. Backfill the remainder of the trench
by mechanical means and compact as necessary.
Article NG.02.13 - Compaction Requirements
Compaction in street right of ways must meet Army standards. Compaction beneath the DU
main and to a point twelve inches (12”) above the main shall be ninety five percent (95%) or
greater.
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Article NG.02.14 - Purging System Contamination
The DU natural gas system contains only natural gas. All air, nitrogen, dirt, contaminants or
foreign materials must be removed or purged from the system before being placed in service.
DU reserves the right to seek compensation from Installers responsible for design or
construction errors that cause system contamination.
Article NG.02.15 - Pressure Test
A pressure test using air or nitrogen is required for new natural gas service lines and gas mains.
Test pressure shall be one hundred (100) PSI for a length of time explained in Section 3.33.
DU personnel must witness such tests. The pressure test must be documented on the
Completion Report.
Article NG.02.16 - Tie-In to Existing Natural Gas Mains
DU personnel or its representatives will conduct all tie‐ins to existing natural gas mains. This,
together with the inspection of all materials and work, will constitute the scope of DU personnel
work unless specific arrangements have been made in writing for DU to perform other work.
Tie‐in connections to existing natural gas mains will be made during normal DU working hours.
No person, other than DU personnel or its representatives, shall fuse, tap or connect service
lines or mains to any existing or new natural gas main or attempt to install a tie‐in connection.
The Installer shall take whatever action that is necessary to control and remove all standing and
inflowing water from the excavation and properly dispose of it. Gas main tie‐ins will not be
allowed in cases of improper excavation, excessive groundwater, or other unsafe conditions. In
the event that a DU crew is dispatched to the jobsite and the requested work cannot be
completed because of an improper excavation, excessive groundwater, or other unsafe
conditions, the Installer may be charged for all DU expense.
Article NG.02.17 - Completion Report / Records
DU personnel must inspect all underground pipe installations prior to backfill. Upon
inspection, the pipe shall be properly backfilled and compacted. The Installer shall maintain
daily crew reports, damage reports, dig permits, field drawings and photographs of key
installations. Upon completion of any gas mains or service lines, the Installer shall submit
copies of daily records and electronic and paper as‐built documents indicating tie‐in depth,
installed depth, test pressure, materials used, and employees performing work to DU. These
documents shall be submitted within 10 working days of completion of all work.
Article NG.02.18 - GPS Documentation
The installed location of all gas mains and service lines shall be surveyed using sub‐centimeter
GPS accuracy equipment. A GPS file in a format that can be directly imported and accessed by
ESRI ArcGIS 10.0 or higher shall be submitted by the Installer with completion report and daily
records.
Article NG.02.19 - Warranty
The Installer shall warranty all work and materials against defects for one year from the date of
installation.
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Article NG.02.20 - Commissioning Report
On all natural gas construction projects where the combined cost of all mains, service lines and
meters is in excess of $150,000, DU shall conduct a commissioning inspection and report.
The commissioning inspection and report shall be conducted by an independent Engineer or
other qualified individual that is not an employee of DU or the Installer.
The inspection shall include a review of the following: system design, project costs, materials,
qualification of personnel, excavation practices, timelines, damages to other utilities,
construction methods, inspections, quality of service, project documentation, testing, purging,
safety, and any other parameter deemed appropriate by the Commissioning Inspector.
The Commissioning Inspector shall document his findings in a report and submit the report
to DU and the Installer within 30 days of the final inspection. The Installer shall be allotted
time to correct deficiencies found in the report. Upon correction of all deficiencies, the project
shall be accepted and deemed commissioned.
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SECTION NG.03 - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Article NG.03.1 - Pipe Material
Pipe material shall be HDPE 3408/PE 100 manufactured by Poly Pipe or Performance Pipe.
Service line sizes may be ½” ‐ .090” WT CTS, ¾” ‐ .090” WT CTS or 1” IPS, SDR 11. Gas
mains shall be 2”, 4” or 6” IPS, SDR 11. All mains and service lines shall be sized
appropriately for load and distance. Doyon Utilities may request that line sizes be increased for
future needs.
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2250, Revision
No. 005, PlasticPipe and Fitting Inspection Procedure.
Article NG.03.2 - Pipe Installation Practices
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2120, Revision
No. 004, Pipe Installation Practices.
Article NG.03.3 - Plastic Pipe Construction Standards
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2205, Plastic
Pipe Construction Standards. SOP 2150, Revision No. 006, Testing and Purging Distribution
Facilities SOP 2125, Revision No. 002, Casings, Spacers, Seals and Venting.
Article NG.03.4 - Plastic Pipe Squeeze Off Procedures
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2210 Plastic
Pipe Squeeze Off Procedure.
Article NG.03.5 - Plastic Pipe Fusion Equipment
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2215 Plastic
Pipe Fusion Equipment.
Article NG.03.6 - Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedures
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2220 Plastic
Pipe Fusion Procedure.
Article NG.03.7 - Plastic Pipe Branch Saddle Hot Tap Procedures
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2225, Revision
No. 003, Plastic Pipe Branch Saddle Hot Tap Procedure.
Article NG.03.8 - Innogaz Electro‐Fusion Procedure
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2230 Innogaz
Electro‐Fusion Process.
Article NG.03.9 - Plastic Pipe Joining Qualification Procedure
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2240 How to
Qualify an Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints.
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Article NG.03.10 - Locate and Grounding Wire Connector Installation
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2245, Revision
No. 003, Locate and Grounding Wire Connector Installation Procedure.
Article NG.03.11 - Plastic Pipe Mechanical Joint Procedure
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2210 Plastic
Pipe Mechanical Joint Procedure.
Article NG.03.12 - Excess Flow Valve Procedure
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2260 Excess
Flow Valve Installation Procedure.
Article NG.03.13 - Discharge of Static Electricity on Plastic Pipe
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 2270 Discharge
Static Electricity.
Article NG.03.14 - Meter Location Standards and Drawings
Refer to ENSTAR Natural Gas Company Standard Operating Procedure SOP 1715 Meter
Location Standards and Drawings and SOP 2130 Threaded, Flanged, and Victaulic
Connection.
For gas services installed by Doyon Utilities (DU) or its contractor, the gas service installation
will include the protective bollards required under SOP 1715.
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SECTION NG.04 - ENSTAR ATTACHMENTS
See page 12 for the ENSTAR EQUIPMENT USAGE AND PRESSURE DATA SHEET.
See page 13 for a list of ENSTAR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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GAS EQUIPMENT USAGE AND PRESSURE DATA SHEET
(To be completed for all new and increased commercial loads and for all medium pressure requests)
Customer’s Name
Phone
Service Address
Legal Description
Account #
Architect/Heating Engineer:
Contact Person:
Temporary
Permanent
Date
Grid
Marketing Representative:
Phone
Approximate Date Needed
Total Load Breakdown
Quantity
Equipment Type
Individual
Equipment Load
Equipment
Total Load
Manifold Inlet
Operating Pressure
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
CFH
Total Load on Meter
CFH
Customer represents that the above information is an accurate listing of all gas-fired equipment intended to be used
by the Customer. This information will be used by the Company to determine the size and type of service line and meter
needed to serve the Customer. The Customer shall notify the Company of any future load changes. Load changes may
require the Company to change the equipment needed to meet the Customer’s load demand. It is critical that the Customer
inform ENSTAR’s Marketing Department before any additional gas-fired equipment is added to the service line. The
Customer will be responsible for any and all costs and damages associated with failure to notify the Company of any
load change.
Load information shown above confirmed accurate by the Customer
Customer’s Printed Name
Customer Signature
Date Signed
Request for Medium Pressure
Delivery Pressure Requested:
Building Use and Occupancy:
Reason Medium Pressure is Needed:
2 PSIG
5 PSIG
Approvals
Engineering Approval of Distribution System:
2 PSIG
Medium Pressure Approved:
Marketing Manager Approval:
Measurement Supervisor Review:
Measurement Equipment Required:
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NATURAL GAS MAINS, SERVICE LINES, AND METERING
LIST OF ENSTAR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs)
SOP
No.
Revision
No.
Effective
Date
1715
006
8/15/2008
2120
004
3/26/2014
2125
002
3/26/2014
Casings, Spacers, Seals and Venting
2130
001
8/15/2008
Threaded, Flanged and Victaulic Connections
2150
006
3/26/2014
Testing and Purging Distribution Facilities Designed
to Operate at 60 PSIG or Less
2205
003
8/15/2008
Plastic Pipe Construction Standards
2210
002
8/15/2008
Plastic Pipe Squeeze Off Procedure
2215
002
8/15/2008
Plastic Pipe Fusion Equipment
2220
004
8/15/2008
Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
2225
003
3/26/2014
Plastic Pipe Branch Saddle Hot Tap Procedure
2230
002
8/15/2008
Innogaz Electro-Fusion Process
2240
002
8/15/2008
How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe
Joints
2245
003
3/27/2014
Locate Wire Connector Installation Procedure
2250
005
4/1/2014
Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
2260
002
8/15/2008
Excess Flow Valve Customer Notification and
Installation Procedures
2270
001
8/15/2008
Discharge Static Electricity
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No: 1715
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Meter Location Standards and Drawings
Revision No.: 011
Effective Date: 12/09/2014 Page No. 1 of 27
Authorizing Signature:
Matt Bendis
Title: Measurement Supervisor
Scope: This procedure contains guidelines to where meters will be placed on buildings. It also contains
typical sizing information and Engineering drawings and specifications for typical meter sets.
Policy: This procedure shall be followed when establishing meter locations on buildings, sizing meters
and providing dimensions to customers for typical meter set assemblies.
Procedure:
I. ENSTAR Rate Definitions
Effective August 1, 2010, the rate a customer pays for gas service will depend on his total
connected gas equipment input requirement. The total connected load will be served by an
appropriately sized meter. The metering pressure, connected equipment load and meter size
will determine what rate the customer pays for gas service. It is critical the meter be sized
properly on all buildings for the customer to be billed properly. Four categories of gas service
are available. They are defined as follows:
A. G-1: this rate applies to natural gas service to any customer through a single meter for
any purpose, where the meter has a Company rated maximum capacity of 400 cubic
feet per hour (CFH) or less. (See Attachment 3). Note: the maximum capacity of a G-1
meter can be increased to 590 CFH for locations with a single, high efficiency, on
demand water heater with a maximum rated capacity of under 250,000 BTUH (250
CFH) and still be qualified for a G-1 rate.
B. G-2: This rate applies to natural gas service to any customer through a single meter for
any purpose where the meter has a Company rated maximum capacity of 401 cubic feet
per hour (CFH), but no more than 649 CFH. Note: the maximum capacity of a G-2
meter can be increased to 839 CFH for locations with a single, high efficiency, on
demand water heater with a maximum rated capacity of under 250,000 BTUH (250
CFH) and still be qualified for a G-2 rate.
C. G-3: This rate applies to natural gas service to any customer through a single meter for
any purpose where the meter has a Company rated maximum capacity of 650 cubic feet
per hour (CFH), but no more than 3000CFH. Note: the maximum capacity of a G-3
meter can be increased to 3190 CFH for locations with a single, high efficiency, on
demand water heater with a maximum rated capacity of under 250,000 BTUH (250
CFH) and still be qualified for a G-3 rate.
D. G-4: This rate applies to natural gas service to any customer through a single meter for
any purpose where the meter has a Company rated maximum capacity over 3001
(CFH).
E. For all residential locations with a standby generator, the metered load will be determined
by adding 50% of the “normal load” (i.e., the total load for the location not including the
standby generator load) to the standby generator load. This “emergency load”, or the
normal load, whichever is greater, will be used to determine the appropriately sized
meter. The customer will also be presented the option of setting a second, separate
meter for the standby generator. Distribution will use the total load to properly size the
EFV, as required.
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 1715
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Meter Location Standards and Drawings
Revision No.: 011
Effective Date: 12/09/2014 Page No. 2 of 27
F. For all locations that do not have an on-demand water heater or a standby generator, the
maximum rated meter capacity can be exceeded by 5% to account for diversification of
the gas usage for all gas fired appliances. The diversification factor applies only to
locations with multiple gas fired appliances.
II.
Meter Sizing
A. The Marketing Representative will indicate the customer's total connected load on the
service line application. For service lines with a connected load of 1000 CFH or greater,
a "Gas Equipment Usage and Pressure Data Sheet" (See Attachment 2) shall be filled
out by the Marketing Representative.
1. This data sheet shall be reviewed and approved by a Distribution Engineer
to ensure ENSTAR's distribution system is capable of meeting the load
requirements.
2. The Marketing Spervisor shall review and approve the "Request for Medium
Pressure" portion of the data sheet, when applicable. See SOP 2130, “2
PSIG and 5 PSIG Delivery Pressure Procedures”.
3. The approved data sheet shall be sent to the Measurement Supervisor for
gas meter and regulator sizing. The Measurement Supervisor shall return a
copy of the approved data sheet with meter sizing information to the
Marketing Representative.
B. The chart in Attachment 3, "Capacity of ENSTAR Gas Meters at the Indicated Metering
Pressure” 3 shall be used to determine the size of the meter that is to be installed. Meter
sizing for the G4 category will be determined by the Measurement Supervisor, who will
notify the Marketing Representative of meter type and size.
III.
Meter Location Requirements
A. The Marketing Representative shall provide each customer signing up for new gas
service a "Gas Meter Location" card, see Attachment 1, and instruct the customer to nail
or staple the card where they would like the meter located. The following conditions
shall be considered when choosing the meter location:
1. Meters must be located a minimum of 36 inches horizontally from a source
of ignition including electric meters and electric outlets.
2. Meters must not be located under an operable window.
3. Meters must not be in living quarters, garages, carports, covered patios,
boiler rooms, under decks, or in unventilated or inaccessible locations.
4. Meter and regulator must be located a minimum of 36 inches horizontally
from an intake air source. The meter and regulator may not be located
under an air intake. Venting of the regulator, may be required at the
discretion of ENSTAR’s Measurement Supervisor.
5. Meter should not be located where snow and ice from roofs could damage
the meter.
6. Customers shall be instructed to provide pipe bollards around commercial
meters per attached drawings.
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 1715
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Meter Location Standards and Drawings
Revision No.: 011
Effective Date: 12/09/2014 Page No. 3 of 27
B. Providing all of the above conditions are met, the meter must generally be located to
meet the following conditions. Exceptions can be made to meet accessibility and safety
considerations:
III.
1. Located on the nearest 1/3 of the building to the main provided the main has
vehicle access.
a. The front 1/3 (street side) of the building if the main is located near the
street.
b. The rear 1/3 of the building if the main is in the alley or easement with
year around vehicle access.
2. On commercial, multi-unit structures, i.e. strip malls, shopping centers, etc.,
the meters shall be located in the back with risers 100 feet apart or as
needed for wall space to accommodate multi-meter manifolds. Commercial
meters should have year around vehicle access.
3. On residential townhouse complexes, the meter will be located where most
practical.
4. On apartment and condominium complexes, the meter will be located on the
nearest side or rear wall to the main, provided sufficient space is available.
Typical Meter Drawing
The following meter drawings are shown in Attachment 4 through Attachment 21.
A. A typical meter set which accommodates the S-110, AL-175, R-175, R-200, R-250, AL425 and AC-630 meters is shown in Attachment 4.
B. An AL-425 Meter set is shown in Attachment 5
C. An AL-800 set is shown in Attachment 6.
D. An AL-1000 conventional, single pressure cut set is shown in Attachment 7.
E. An AL-1000 double pressure cut set is shown in Attachment 8
F. An AL-1400 set is shown in Attachment 9.
G. An Al-2300 set is shown in Attachment 10.
H. An AL-5000 conventional, single pressure cut set is shown in Attachment 11.
I.
An AL-5000 double pressure cut set is shown in Attachment 12.
J.
A typical four meter, multi meter manifold is shown in Attachment 13. Note: multi-meter
manifolds shall be limited to two tiers high.
K. Temporary Meter Stand – Attachment 14.
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 1715
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Meter Location Standards and Drawings
Revision No.: 011
Effective Date: 12/09/2014 Page No. 4 of 27
L. A typical 2 meter manifold – Attachment 15.
M. Protective bollard drawings – Attachment 16.
N. 5M175 Meter is shown in Attachment 17
O. 7M175 Meter Set is shown in Attachment 18.
P. 7M175 Meter Set double pressure cut is shown in Attachment 19
Q. 11M175 Meter Set is shown in Attachment 20.
R. 11M175 Meter Set double pressure cut is shown in Attachment 21.
S. 16M175 Meter Set is shown in Attachment 22.
T. 16M175 Meter Set double pressure cut is shown in Attachment 23.
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
Attachment 1
BACK
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
SOP 1715
Attachment 2
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
Attachment 3
Capacity of ENSTAR Gas Meters at the Indicated Metering Pressure
Meter Description
Minimum - Maximum Capacity (CFH)
6" WC
Rockwell S110
Rockwell 175
Rockwell 200
Rockwell 250
Rockwell 275
American 175
American 250
Rockwell 415
American 425
American 630
Rockwell 750
American 800
Rockwell 1600
Rockwell 1000
American 1000
American 1400
Rockwell 3000
Dresser 3M 175 Rotary
American CVM 3.5
American 250B
Rockwell 5000
American 2300
American GT 3 Turbine
Dresser 5M175 Rotary
Dresser 7M175 Rotary
Dresser 11M175 Rotary
Rockwell 10000
American 5000
American CVM 11
Roto Seal R11
Dresser 16M175 Rotary
Rockwell HP3000
Rockwell T18 Turbine
Rockwell T30 Turbine
American GT 4 Turbine
American GT 6 Turbine
American GT 8 Turbine
Rockwell AAT 8 Turbine
2 PSIG
0-400*
0-400*
6" WC
2 PSIG
401-649
401-649
5 PSIG
10PSIG
15 PSIG
20 PSIG
25 PSIG
30 PSIG
G1 Category
Max: 2 psig metering
Range: 0 to 400 scfh
G2 Category
Max: 2 psig metering
Range: 401 to 649 scfh
6" WC
2 PSIG
5 PSIG
10PSIG
15 PSIG
650-1000
800-1500
800-1500
800-1500
1000-1500
1000-1500
1700-2200
1500-3000
1500-3000
650-1390
912-1865
912-1865
912-1865
950-2450
950-2450
1700-3000
1500-3000
1500-3000
1000-1515
1072-2100
1072-2100
1072-2100
1200-2700
1200-2700
1700-3000
1500-3000
1500-3000
1200-1710
2000-2500
2000-2500
2000-2500
1200-3000
1700-3000
1700-3000
1500-3000
1500-3000
1400-1900
2400-2800
2400-2800
2400-2800
1200-3000
1200-3000
1700-3000
1500-3000
1500-3000
6" WC
2 PSIG
5 PSIG
10PSIG
15 PSIG
G3 Category
Max: 15 psig metering
Range: 650 to 3000 scfh
20 PSIG
25 PSIG
30 PSIG
G4 Category
Max: 30 psig metering
Range: 3001 to 175000 scfh
All Meters in G4 have maximum rated capacities over 3001 CCF
Meters in this Category are to be sized by the Measurement Supervisor
American GT 12 Turbine
* Note: the maximum capacity of a G1 meter can be increased to 590 CFH for dwellings with a single high
efficiency, on demand water heater with a rated capacity of under 250,000 BTUH (250 CFH) and still be
qualified for a G1 rate.
Rate Color Code:
G1 Rate
G2 Rate
G3 Rate
G4 Rate
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 4
SOP 1715
Typical 250/ 425/630 Meter Set
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
Attachment 5 – AL425 Meter
Set Double Pressure Cut
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 6
SOP 1715
AL 800 Meter Set
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 7
SOP 1715
AL 1000 Meter Set
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 8
SOP 1715
AL 1000 Meter Set with
double pressure reduction
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 9
SOP 1715
AL 1400 Meter Set
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 10
SOP 1715
AL 2300 Meter Set
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 11
SOP 1715
AL 5000 Meter Set
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 12
SOP 1715
AL 5000 Meter Set with double pressure
reduction
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 13
SOP 1715
Typical Multi-meter Manifold
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 14
SOP 1715
Temporary meter stand
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 15
SOP 1715
2 meter manifold
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 16
Protective Bollard
Drawings
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 17
5M175 Meter Set
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 18
7M175 Rotary Meter
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 19
7M175 Rotary Meter Set
Double Pressure Cut
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 20
11M175 Rotary Meter
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 21
11M175 Rotary Meter Set
Double Pressure Cut
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 22
16M175 Rotary Meter
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
ATTACHMENT 23
16M175 Rotary Meter Set
Double Pressure Cut
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by anyone other than
ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2120
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Pipe Installation Procedures
Revision No.: 004
Effective Date: 03/26/14 Page No. 1 of 4
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Director of Operations
Scope:
This procedure outlines the procedures for installing steel and plastic pipe.
Policy:
These procedures along with any special permit provisions shall be followed when
installing steel or plastic pipe.
Procedure:
I.
Installation of Mains and Service lines in an Open Trench
A.
Distribution mains and service lines may be installed in an open trench. Generally, a
small excavator is used to make the trench. Most trenches are a bucket width with near
vertical walls. Trenches can be wider when it is necessary to slope, shore or bench the
trench for protection from collapse.
B.
All necessary permits shall be obtained and reviewed prior to installing pipe in a trench.
Typically the Alaska Department of Transportation (ADOT) or City, Municipal or Borough
Public Works Department will issue ROW permits for gas mains and service lines.
C.
The trench bottom shall be free of large rocks that could damage the pipe.
D.
Plastic pipe shall not be installed in tension, rather it will be laid such as to allow for some
flexibility, i.e. snaked in the trench.
E.
The pipe will be covered with backfill material removed from the excavation. The pipe will
be backfilled with material removed from the trench in such a way to prevent large rocks
(fist size or larger) from impinging on the pipe.
F.
The locate wire shall be wrapped around plastic pipe per SOP 2205. It shall be inspected
for continuity after installation.
G.
The trench line shall not deviate from the staked line without prior approval from the
responsible surveyor, inspector or Supervisor.
H.
Steel gas mains or transmission lines shall be installed in such a manner to minimize
stresses to the pipe and protect the pipe from coating damage.
I.
When backfilling steel pipe the pipe must be firmly supported in the ditch bottom or
otherwise supported and the pipe and coating must be protected from equipment or
damage from the backfill.
II.
Inspection
A.
All pipe and fittings shall be visually inspected as it is installed in the ditch. Any scrapes
or gouges that would impair the serviceability of the pipe must be removed before being
backfilled. Generally, on plastic pipe, scrapes and gouges exceeding 10% of the wall
thickness shall be cut out and removed.
B.
The protective coating on steel pipe shall be inspected for holidays and repaired before
backfilling. All steel fittings shall be wrapped or protected with an approved coating
before backfilling.
C.
The pressure test may be done prior to backfilling or after backfilling. See SOP 2150 for
pressure testing parameters.
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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III.
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Pipe Installation Procedures
Revision No.: 004
Effective Date: 03/26/14 Page No. 2 of 4
Burial Depth
A.
The burial depth will be the more stringent of the DOT 192 code requirement or the State,
Municipal or local ROW permit requirements. Generally pipe will be buried to the
”ENSTAR Preferred Minimum Depth” in most applications. See Chart Below
Pipe Burial Depth Requirements
Distribution
Mains
Service lines
Minimum
Depth
per DOT
192
24"
Municipality
of
Anchorage
ROW
42"
ADOT
36"
Matanuska
Susitna
Borough
ROW
36"
Wasilla
ROW
48"
Kenai
Peninsula
Borough
ROW
48"
ENSTAR
Preferred
Minimum
Depth
48"
18" in ROW
42"
36"
36"
48"
48"
48" in
ROW
12" on
Private
Property
42"
36"
36"
48"
48"
48"
42"
36"
36"
48"
48"
48"
42"
36"
36"
48"
48"
48"
42"
48"
48"
48"
48"
48"
ROW
City of
12" private
property
Transmission
Lines
Road
Crossings
B.
C.
D.
E.
30" in Class
1
36" in Class
2
36" in road
ditches and
RR
crossings
Generally gas mains must be installed with at least 24 inches of cover. Where an
underground structure prevents the installation of a transmission line or main with 24
inches of cover, it may be installed with less cover provided it is protected with additional;
protection to withstand anticipated external loads.
Gas mains may be installed with less than 24 inches of cover if the State or Municipal
permit allows for less cover or if it requires the main to be installed in a common trench
with other utility lines
All gas mains or transmission lines installed in a navigable river or stream must be
installed with a minimum of 48 inches cover in soil or 24 inches in consolidated rock.
Service Lines shall generally be installed with at least 12 inches of cover on private
property and at least 18 inches of cover in streets and roads. The ENSTAR preferred
burial depth of service lines in state and local ROWs is 48”. Where an underground
structure prevents installation at those depths, the service line must be able to withstand
any anticipated external loads
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Pipe Installation Procedures
Revision No.: 004
Effective Date: 03/26/14 Page No. 3 of 4
IV.
Underground Clearances
A.
Steel transmission mains shall be installed with at least 12” of clearance from any other
underground structure not associated with the pipeline. If this cannot be obtained the
pipe must be protected from damage that might result from the proximity of the other
structure.
B.
Each main must be installed with enough clearance form any other structure to allow for
proper maintenance and to protect against damage that might result from being close to
the other structure. Generally 12” separation from other utilities or structures is
acceptable.
C.
Each plastic main shall installed with sufficient clearance from any source of heat (i.e.
steam lines, hot water lines, etc) so at to prevent heat from impairing the serviceability of
the pipe.
V.
Compaction
A.
All permit conditions specifying compaction shall be adhered to when installing mains and
service lines across ROWs’.
B.
When not specified in a permit, road crossings and driveway crossings shall be
compacted to 95% in 12” lifts.
VI.
Plowing in Pipe
A.
Plastic service lines, 1” IPS and under, may be plowed in with a vibratory plow attached
to a trencher or other piece of equipment. The tubing material shall be planted in such a
manner that the pipe is not in tension. A #12 tracer wire shall be wrapped around the
tubing per SOP 2205
B,
Static pull plows shall not be used to plow in mains or service lines.
C.
The pipe and tubing shall be visually inspected as it is installed.
D.
The service line shall be open trenched where depth requirements exceed those capable
of achieving with the plow or where compaction is required.
E.
The plowed trench shall be “wheel compacted” using the trencher tires.
VII
Installation of Pipe in bores
A.
Installation of pipe in Uncased Bores
1.
Generally uncased bores will be done with piercing tools (Hole Hawgs, Moles,
etc) or by Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).
2.
When using piercing tools, the gas pipe may be used to supply compressed air to
the piercing tool. A piercing tool one size larger than the diameter of the pipe
shall be used.
3.
One or more tracer wires shall be pulled with the pipe. A high tensile stranded or
stainless steel tracer wire shall be used on uncased bores.
4.
The installation of locate marker balls at either end of the bore may be required.
5.
All permit conditions shall be strictly adhered to when installing road bores.
6.
When installing an uncased bore by HDD, a pull head one size larger than the
carrier pipe shall be used to ream out the hole prior to pulling back.
7.
In all uncased bores, the carrier pipe shall be inspected for signs of excessive
tension which may occur during the pullback. Such bores shall be rejected and
not used.
B.
Installation of Pipe in Casings
1.
Casings may be installed in an open trench, auger bored or jacked into location.
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Revision No.: 004
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No: 2120
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
VIII.
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Casing material shall be specified by the engineer.
Pipe shall be protected from damage, i.e. scrapes or gouges to plastic pipe or
coating damage to steel pipe, when inserted into a casing. The leading edge of
plastic carrier pipe shall be closed before insertion.
Steel pipe shall be separated from the casing pipe by the installation of casing
spacers. The carrier pipe shall be inspected to insure it is not in contact or
shorted to the casing pipe.
Casings under railroads and highways must be able to withstand the
superimposed loads. If there is a possibility that water could enter railroad or
highway casings, the ends must be sealed.
Vents may be required on some casings. If so they will be specified on the
drawings by the engineer.
Installation of Pipe Above Ground
A. Installation of plastic pipe above ground is generally temporary in nature such as for
temporary distribution feeds or temporary service lines.
B. Uncased plastic pipe in above ground applications may not be subjected to ultra violet
radiation from more than what the manufacturer recommends or two years, whichever is
greater. Generally ENSTAR uses plastic temporary service line tubing for one construction
season and then either buries the pipe as the permanent service line or discards the pipe.
C. Plastic pipe installed temporarily above ground must be protected from damage such as
vehicular traffic and other external forces.
D. Steel pipe installation above ground is usually limited to regulator stations, meter sets, block
valves, etc.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Casings, Spacers, Seals and Venting
Revision No.: 002
Effective Date: 03/26/2014 Page No. 1 of 2
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Director of Operations
Scope:
This procedure outlines the installation and maintenance of pipeline casings, spacers,
seals and venting.
Policy:
These procedures shall be followed when installing and maintaining pipeline casings,
spacers, seals and vents.
Procedure:
I.
Pipeline Casings
A.
Pipeline casings under major roads or railroads shall be designed and all components
specified by ENSTAR’s Engineering Department. The drawings shall specify the casing
material, type and quantity of spacers, end seals and vents if applicable.
B.
C.
D.
II.
The casings shall be designed to the specifications of the governing agency, i.e Alaska
Railroad, Alaska Department of Transportation and Facilities, etc., to handle the intended
loading on the casing.
Casing materials may be steel, HDPE or other material specified by the engineer.
In residential subdivisions, Schedule 40 ABS casings or an approved substitute material
may be utilized for HDPE gas main or service line road crossings. The size and location
of such casings shall be specified on the project drawings. The inside diameter of the
casing pipe should not be more than twice that of the carrier pipe.
Casing Spacers
Insulating casing spacers will be used to isolate steel pipe from steel casing pipe.
Plastic pipe may be installed in casings with or without spacers.
Spacers shall be used on plastic pipe that is to be inserted into a steel casing where
internal weld beads may damage the pipe.
D.
The spacers shall be bolted to the carrier pipe at intervals specified by the engineer. The
manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed when installing casing spacers.
E.
When inserting the carrier pipe inside the casing, care shall be take to ensure the
spacers do no slide along the carrier pipe and bunch up while being inserted.
F.
The electrical continuity of a steel carrier pipe shall be verified that the carrier pipe is not
shorted to the casing. All shorts shall be cleared before the crossing will be accepted.
A.
B.
C.
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Casings, Spacers, Seals and Venting
Revision No.: 002
Effective Date: 03/26/2014 Page No. 2 of 2
Casing End Seals
A.
All casing ends on mains and transmission lines shall be sealed to prevent water and
other contaminants from entering the casing. Service line casings shall generally be
sealed to protect water from entering the casing.
B.
Generally on steel pipelines in steel casings, the ends will be sealed with a modular link
belt seal or a boot type seal as specified by the engineer.
C.
The manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be followed when installing end seals.
D.
Casing end seals in an un-vented casing should designed such that the maximum
allowable operating pressure of the carrier pipe shall not be carried by the casing, unless
the casing pipe is designed to hold this pressure at a stress level of not more than 72% of
SMYS.
III.
A.
B.
C.
Casing Vents
Generally casings will be unvented unless specified by the engineer.
Vents may be polyethylene or steel depending on the specifications of the engineer.
Vents must terminate in a vented post and be protected from the weather to prevent
water from entering the casing. The vent should be placed a safe distance from the edge
of the driven road or railroad tracks to prevent damage. The casing vent should extend
above the surface high enough to protect debris from blocking the vent.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Threaded, Flanged and Victaulic Connections
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/08 Page No. 1 of 4
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Director of Operations
Scope:
This procedure outlines the procedures for threaded, flanged and grooved end pipe
connections.
Policy:
These procedures shall be followed when connecting pipe and fittings together by one of
these methods.
Procedure:
I.
Threaded Connections
ENSTAR utilizes threaded connections in riser and meter set assemblies. Generally,
threaded connections are limited to 4” IPS and smaller.
B.
Threaded connections are not to be buried underground.
C.
An approved Teflon joint compound shall be applied to all Male Pipe Threads (MPT).
Care must be taken to avoid getting pipe dope inside the piping as it could plug orifices in
gas burning equipment.
D.
Fittings and pipe should be inspected to make sure they have sufficient threads and not
excessive threads. See the chart below for the correct number of threads and
approximate length of threads.
A.
Iron Pipe
Size
(Inches)
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
E.
F.
G.
Approximate
Length of
Threaded
Portion
(Inches)
3/4
3/4
7/8
1
1
1
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
Approximate
Number of
Threads to
be Cut
10
10
10
11
11
11
12
12
12
Threads should be visually inspected to make sure they are not galled or cross threaded.
Damaged, stripped, chipped, corroded or otherwise damaged threads shall not be used,
Pipe and fittings should be tightened to provide a leak free joint. The joint must be leak
tested with a pressure test and soap tested to produce a leak free, bubble free
connection.
When threading fittings together, care should be taken so as not to back off threads to
get proper alignment.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Threaded, Flanged and Victaulic Connections
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/08 Page No. 2 of 4
Flanged Connections
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Flanges connect piping and components together in a system by the use of bolted
connections. This type of connection eases the disassembling and separation of piping
and equipment for repair and regular maintenance.
ENSTAR utilizes Raised Face Weld Neck Flange Type Connections through out its
system. This type of flange is connected to either steel pipe or weld fittings by buttwelding the protruding neck of the flange to the component.
Flanges are ASME/ANSI specification B16.5 for pressure classes of 150, 300, and 600.
Flange gaskets are used to provide a leak tight seal between two flange faces. The
gaskets used when connecting flanges must be designed for the pressure class for which
they are to be used.
ENSTAR utilizes Stud Bolts with two heavy hexagon nuts to connect flanges. The stud
bolts must meet the ASTM standard A193/A 193M Grades B7 and B16.
When tightening flange bolts, the flange faces must first align properly to provide even
contact on the gasket surface.
Before installing studs apply thread lubricant to each stud bolt.
The stud bolts should be installed hand tight and then evenly tightened in a crisscross
pattern to the correct torque specification. A moly disulfide lubricant shall be used to
lubricate studs before tightening.
All flange connections must be inspected for leaks before being placed into service.
See charts below for stud bolt tightening sequence and torque values.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Threaded, Flanged and Victaulic Connections
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/08 Page No. 3 of 4
Grooved End Pipe Connections
ENSTAR utilizes grooved end pipe connections with gaskets on certain larger meter set
assemblies. These materials are manufactured by Victaulic, Gruvlok and other approved
manufacturers.
B.
ENSTAR utilizes a Nitrile gasket, suitable for natural gas use. It is a Grade T gasket that
has an Orange Stripe to make it readily identifiable.
B.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation instruction for the proper use of these fittings.
C.
The manufacturer’s installation instructions for typical Victaulic fitting, model 70 are show
below. Complete instructions can be found in the Victaulic I-100 Field Installation
Handbook.
A.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Threaded, Flanged and Victaulic Connections
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/08 Page No. 4 of 4
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Testing and Purging Distribution Facilities Designed to Operate at 60 PSIG or Less.
No: 2150
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 03/26/2014 Page No. 1 of 3
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This procedure describes how to pressure test and purge distribution service lines and mains
designed to operate at a Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) of 60 PSIG or less.
Policy: All new and reactivated service lines and mains shall be leak tested and purged of air according
to this procedure before being placed in service.
Procedure:
I.
General
All new and reactivated service lines and mains must be leak tested before being placed in
service. This procedure covers the testing and purging of new and reactivated service lines and
mains designed to operate at a pressure of 60 PSIG MAOP or less. Should mains and service
lines be designed to operate at a MAOP greater than 60 PSIG, refer to SOP 2155 for the test
parameters.
II.
Service Lines
A.
Pressure Testing Service Lines.
1. All service lines 1-1/4" and under shall be tested with a pressure test of 90-100
PSIG for a minimum duration of 10 minutes.
2. Service lines 2" and larger shall be tested with a pressure test of 90-100 PSIG for a
minimum duration as if it were a main.
3. On untapped service tees, a gauge and test head will be attached to the service tee
and pressurized from this test head to the service valve. On tapped tees, the tee
shall not be part of the pressure test.
4. The test medium will be compressed air or nitrogen. The use of oxygen as a test
medium is dangerous and is expressly prohibited.
5. No leakage is acceptable. The service line tee and shut off valve shall be soap
tested when the service line is pressurized with natural gas, prior to backfilling. All
detectable leaks, if any, shall be repaired.
6. The crew leader must record the test medium used, test pressure, significant
elevation variations and test duration on the Completion Report. Any pressure
charts or other record of pressure readings should be attached to the completion
report. Any leaks and failures on the test should be noted on the completion report.
7. When an EFV is installed in the service line introduce test medium slowly so as not
to trip the EFV.
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Title: Testing and Purging Distribution Facilities Designed to Operate at 60 PSIG or Less.
No: 2150
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 03/26/2014 Page No. 2 of 3
B.
III.
Purging Service Lines . Service lines shall be purged of air or nitrogen prior to backfilling
the tee. Short repair sections do not require purging. The shut off valve on the riser
shall be opened slowly. A steady flow of gas shall be purged through the shut off valve
until a strong odor of natural gas is readily perceptible at the riser. When an EFV has
been installed in the service line it must be purged at a slow and steady rate to prevent
the EFV from closing. The shut off valve shall be locked with a pin lock when finished
purging.
Mains
A.
Pressure Testing Mains.
1.
All distribution mains shall be tested with a pressure test of 90-100 PSIG before
being placed in service.
2.
The minimum duration of the test shall depend on the length of and size of the
section being tested according to the chart below:
Length of Pipe
Minimum Test Duration (hours)
Size Being Tested
2"
3-4"
6-8"
10-12"
Less than 750'
750' - 1,500'
1,500' - 2,000'
over 2,000'
1
1
1
4
1
1
4
8
4
4
8
8
4
8
8
8
3. It is preferable to test in short sections rather than large sections. Where practical,
mains should be tested the same day they are installed.
4. The test medium shall be air or nitrogen. Oxygen is dangerous and is expressly
prohibited as a test medium.
B.
5.
The tie in joint does not have to be pressure tested, but shall be visibly checked
and soap tested after pressuring the main with gas.
6.
The crew leader must record the test medium used, test pressure, significant
elevation variations and test duration on the Mains Completion Report. Any
pressure charts or other record of pressure readings should be attached to the
completion report. Any leaks and failures on the test should be noted on the
completion report.
Purging of Mains. Mains shall be purged prior to being placed in service. Short repair
sections do not require purging.
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Testing and Purging Distribution Facilities Designed to Operate at 60 PSIG or Less.
No: 2150
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 03/26/2014 Page No. 3 of 3
IV.
1.
Prior to purging, plastic mains 3" in diameter and larger, shall be internally
cleaned by "pigging" with a foam "pig". "Pigging" mains less than 3" in diameter
may be required if installation conditions are extremely dirty or wet. The "pig"
shall be run as many times as is necessary to ensure no foreign material is
present in the pipeline.
2.
A wire brush "pig" shall be used to clean weld slag and scale in steel distribution
mains. A foam "pig" shall follow the wire brush "pig" and be run as many time
as is necessary to ensure no foreign material is present in the pipeline.
3.
Gas shall be injected into the main at a rate sufficient to prevent formation of a
hazardous gas and air mixture and to remove small particles not removed in the
cleaning process.
4.
When purging lines less than 3" in diameter (nominal) and less than 5,000' in
length, a steady flow of gas shall be purged through the purge point until a
strong smell of gas is readily perceptible. When a strong odor of gas is
perceptible, the purge point can be capped. All purge points must be soap
tested prior to being backfilled.
5.
When purging lines larger than 3" in diameter (nominal) and greater than 5,000'
in length, a steady flow of gas shall be purged through the purge point until a
100% gas concentration reading is detected using a combustible gas indicator.
When a 100% gas concentration reading is obtained, the purge point can be
capped. All purge points must be soap tested prior to being backfilled.
Repair of Damaged or Disconnected Facilities
A.
When repairing damaged mains or service lines it is necessary to test all pipe used in
the repair. This is accomplished by using pretested pipe that meets or exceeds the test
requirements of the pipe being replaced and soap testing all joints or mechanical
couplings. In lieu of using pretested pipe, testing of pipe and tubing may be done at the
site of the damage as part of the repair process.
B.
Each disconnected service line must be tested in the same manner as a new service
line before being put back in service. (The service line can be disconnected as the
result of a damage, relocation, move, abandonment, etc.). The service line must be
tested from the point of disconnection to the service line shut-off valve before
reconnecting. If provisions are made to maintain continuous service, such as by
installation of a bypass, any part of the original service line used to maintain continuous
service need not be tested.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Construction Standards
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 10/01/2014 Page No. 1 of 4
No: 2205
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Director
Scope: This procedure establishes the construction standards to be employed during the installation of plastic
pipe and tubing for gas mains and service lines.
Policy: These procedures shall be followed by all Company and contractor personnel engaged in the installation
of plastic mains and service lines. If construction documents are issued for a project, the technical
specifications and special conditions of the construction document shall prevail over this procedure when
there is a conflict.
Procedure:
I.
Materials
Only high density polyethylene pipe (HDPE), PE3408/4710 commonly referred to as "plastic
pipe", is approved for use in ENSTAR's 60 PSIG distribution system. Any change in material
must be studied for compatibility by ENSTAR's Engineering Department and approved by the
Director of Engineering and Operations.
II.
Installation of Plastic Mains
A.
Joining of Plastic Pipe.
1.
All Company and contractor employees performing joining operations on plastic
pipe shall follow ENSTAR's plastic pipe joining procedure. See the Plastic
Fusion Procedures section of this manual.
2.
All Company and contractor employees shall be trained, tested and qualified to
make and inspect all necessary plastic pipe fusion joints according to the
Company's Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure SOP 2220.
B.
Excavations shall comply with the "Excavation Standards" portion of this manual. Care
shall be used to ensure the plastic pipe is not damaged during the installation, sharp
rocks that could damage the pipe shall be removed or the pipe shall be otherwise
protected with suitable bedding.
C.
Generally, mains shall be installed to the "ENSTAR preferred minimum depth” in
accordance with SOP 2120. Conditions in the field may justify depth of cover greater
than or less than the "minimum depth". The crew leader shall secure Supervisory
approval before installing facilities at less than the "minimum standard".
D.
Precautions shall be taken to ensure debris or moisture does not enter the pipe. All
large or sharp rocks and other debris shall be removed from the spoil pile prior to backfill
to prevent damage to the pipe and locate wire.
E.
All plastic pipe shall be buried with a locate wire. The locate wire shall be a plastic
coated No. 12 solid copper, type HMWPE or equivalent.
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Title: Plastic Pipe Construction Standards
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 10/01/2014 Page No. 2 of 4
No: 2205
III.
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
1.
The locate wire shall be installed on all plastic pipe. The wire shall be wrapped
around the pipe and secured with tape. After the pipe has been installed and
backfilled, the locate wire will be checked for continuity by locating the line with
electronic locating equipment. The locate wire will be repaired if it can not be
located.
2.
Locate wire boxes (posts) shall be installed in accessible locations with a
maximum 2,000 feet of separation, or as required on the construction drawings.
F.
Pipe shall be blown free of all debris and moisture according to the "Testing and Purging
of Distribution Facilities" procedure found in this manual.
G.
Plastic pipe shall be tested and purged in accordance with the "Testing and Purging of
Distribution Facilities" procedure found in this manual.
H.
The plastic system shall be connected to the steel system via a steel to plastic transition
fitting.
Plastic Service Lines
A.
Service lines are to be sized to allow a maximum pressure drop of 4 PSI, over the length
of the service line. Attachment 1 can be used to assist in determining the size of service
lines when the length and load are known. Service lines serving loads larger than 2
MCFH shall be sized by the Engineering Department.
B.
Plastic pipe and tubing are the standard service line material. Only plastic service lines
are permitted off plastic mains. Plastic is the preferred service line material to be
attached to steel mains. Steel or copper service lines shall not be installed without prior
Supervisory approval.
1.
2.
Service line connections to steel mains shall be done with weld base tees or
saddle base tees. Weld base tees shall be used whenever practical.
a.
Locate wires shall be bonded to steel mains using the thermo-weld
process or other approved alternate process in accordance with SOP
2245..
b.
Service line tees and connections shall be coated with protective wrap
to prevent corrosion.
c.
Protective sleeves shall be installed on all service line tees and
connections where an internal stiffener is utilized.
Service line connections to plastic mains shall be attached using the appropriate
size saddle fusion tapping tees.
a.
Locate wires shall be connected to the locate wire on the main in
accordance with SOP 2245.
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Title: Plastic Pipe Construction Standards
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 10/01/2014 Page No. 3 of 4
No: 2205
b.
C.
D.
IV.
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Protective sleeves shall be installed on all service tee connections
where an internal stiffener is utilized.
Plastic service line risers shall be of the rigid or flexible steel line shield configuration.
Flexible risers shall be utilized where ground heaving is anticipated.
1.
Plastic service line pipe or tubing shall generally not be left exposed above
ground. Plastic pipe may be used for above ground applications. These
applications will generally be temporary in nature.
2.
The locate wire shall be extended above ground and secured to the riser.
Plastic service lines may be installed in an open trench or vibrated in with a plow. In
either case, care should be taken to prevent damage to service lines or locate wires. A
locate wire shall be installed with all plastic service lines. Service lines shall be buried
12 - 18" deep on private property and the same depth requirement (Section 11-C) as the
main in road Right-of-ways.
Repairing Plastic Mains and Service Lines
Repairs to plastic pipe and tubing shall be made in accordance with established construction
standards (specifications) outlined in this manual. Removing damaged sections and replacing
with similar material by plastic fusion or a Company approved mechanical fitting. If mechanical
fittings are used, they shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommended
procedures. Locations of all mechanical fittings shall be clearly shown on Job Completion
Reports.
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2205
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Construction Standards
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 10/01/2014 Page No. 4 of 4
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2210
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Squeeze Off Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/15/2013 Page No. 1 of 2
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This procedure outlines the equipment and steps necessary to squeeze off plastic pipelines owned and
operated by ENSTAR Natural Gas Company.
Policy: When squeezing off plastic pipelines in the ENSTAR distribution system, Company or contractor
personnel shall observe these procedures. Any deviation shall require approval, prior to the operation, by
the Distribution Mains Supervisor, who shall review the procedure with Engineering.
Procedure:
I.
Squeezing Plastic Pipe
Squeezing of plastic pipe shall be done using Company-supplied or approved devices only.
Squeeze-off tools used by the Company shall be of a design, which will ensure no damage to the
plastic pipe. The Squeeze–off tool shall be positioned a minimum distance of 3 times the pipe
diameter, or 12-inches, whichever is greater, from any fusion joint, mechanical connection, prior
squeeze-off point, or second squeeze-off tool.
A. Procedure for Squeezing operation using manually-operated tools are as follows:
1. Clean surface of pipe to prevent damage to plastic.
2. Inspect pipe for external damage such as cuts, scrapes and gouges before installing
squeezing tool. Do not squeeze on pipe sections with anomalies that are greater than 10%
of the pipe wall thickness.
3. Inspect squeezing tool to ensure surface is clean and tool is operating properly.
4. Insert grounding rod in wetted soil and inspect for proper connection to squeezing tool.
5. Install squeezing tool squarely on pipe and properly centered on pipe to ensure a good
shutdown and prevent damage to pipe
6. Tighten squeezing tool slightly and re-check tool alignment.
7. Complete squeezing operations. Compress the pipe at a slow rate to allow stress relaxation in
the pipe. The maximum compression rate is 2 inches per minute. Cold weather increases the
pipe’s susceptibility to damage. Compression and release times should increase in cold
weather.
8. Do not over squeeze the pipe. The squeeze-off tool should contain stops that limit the
squeeze to 70% of twice the maximum wall thickness of the pipe.
9. Lockout or Tag Out squeezing tool according to the Lockout/Tag Out Procedure found in this
manual.
10. After completing necessary work and lockout or tag out has been removed, open the
squeeze-off tool slightly, permitting gas to re-pressurize shutdown section of pipe slowly.
11. When removing the squeeze-off tool it is critical to release the squeeze very slowly. The
release rate should not exceed ½-inch per minute.
12. Loosen tool and rotate 90 degrees. Squeeze the pipe section to help pipe return to original
shape.
13. Remove tool from pipe, the pipe should be closely inspected for any signs of damage.
14. Wrap tape around the squeeze-off point for future identification. Do not squeeze in the same
place more than once.
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Squeeze Off Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/15/2013 Page No. 2 of 2
B. The following procedure is specifically for the “Mustang Double-Bar Hydraulic Squeezing Tool
B Series”. All squeezing parameters shown in section A of this procedure in apply when using the
hydraulic squeezing tool.
1. Center the pipe under the upper jaw and insert the lower jaw under the pipe. Be sure the
proper stops are between the upper and lower jaw.
2. Open vent on hydraulic tanks.
3. Using the large piston, pump the upper jaw down, observing that the jaw remains
reasonably level after initial contact with the pipe. If the upper jaws slope more than ½inch, retract upper jaws, reposition tool and try again.
4. When a pressure of 500 to 750 PSIG is reached, switch to small piston and continue
pumping to 1,800 PSIG. Stop for at least two minutes and allow pipe to flow. Note that
gauge pressures should fall.
5. Pump 2,000 to 2,200 PSIG. Check for shutdown. Continue pumping until shutdown is
completed. (Complete shutdown occurs on 6-inch SDR 11 at about 2,300 PSIG)
6. Install saddle clamps and immediately tighten nuts evenly until a drop in hydraulic
pressure is observed on the gauge, 150 to 200 PSIG.
7. If pump is needed to run another squeeze tool, move four-way valve to neutral or “up”
position and remove hoses.
8. Lockout or Tag out squeezing tool according to the Lockout/Tag out Procedure found in
this manual.
9. After completing necessary work and lockout or tag out has been removed, reconnect
hoses with four-way valve in the “down” position. RE-establish pressure in the hoses.
Pump down until safety clamps can be removed easily.
10. Remove safety clamps.
11. Switch four-way valve to “up” position, retract upper jaw and remove squeezing tool.
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Equipment
Revision No.: 004
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 1 of 2
No: 2215
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This policy describes the type of fusion equipment used by ENSTAR Natural Gas Company.
Policy: ENSTAR shall design and install "plastic pipelines" in accordance with industry standards and governing
local, state and federal regulations. The Company shall own and maintain plastic fusion equipment to
perform the fusion process. The following information and procedures shall be employed regarding the
fusion equipment.
Procedure:
I.
General
All fusion equipment consists of the basic unit, the facer, the heater plate, and various inserts
and adapters. The equipment has varying uses, limitations and procedures, depending upon the
size of the pipe and the type of fusion operation to be performed. Company fusion equipment is
presently supplied by McElroy Manufacturing, Inc., P.O. Box 15580, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115.
II.
Type of Fusion Equipment
A.
Mini-McButt Fusion Unit. This unit is designed to do butt fusion of small diameter pipe
and tubing only (5/8", 7/8", and 1-1/8" O.D.).
B.
No. 2 Combination Fusion Unit. This is designed to do butt fusion of 1", 1-1/4", and 2"
NPS plastic pipe. It will also do sidewall fusion of 1" tapping tees and 2" branch saddle
fitting on 2" through 6" mains.
C.
No.4 Combination Fusion Unit. This unit is designed to do butt fusion of 2", 3", and 4"
NPS plastic pipe. It will also do sidewall fusion of 2", 3", and 4" NPS branch saddle
fittings. It is equipped with a power facer unit.
D.
No.28 Hydraulic Fusion Unit. The No.28 hydraulically operated fusion machine will butt
fuse all pipe sizes from 2" to 8" NPS. It will also saddle fuse fittings from 3" to 6" NPS
outlet size. This unit has electrical interlocks that drop out the heater circuit while
operating facing feature to reduce the maximum power required.
E
Other Fusion Equipment. This list is not intended to restrict or limit ENSTAR to any
particular brand or model of fusion equipment such as the Pit Bull or Tracstar. In all
cases the employees shall be trained on its use according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Fusion equipment shall be stored inside Company buildings if at all possible, or covered
when stored outside.
III.
Maintenance of Fusion Equipment
All maintenance of fusion equipment shall be done in accordance with manufacturer's
specifications.
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2215
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Equipment
Revision No.: 004
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 2 of 2
A.
The fusion equipment shall be kept clean and lubricated at all times.
B.
Facer blades shall be replaced when dull or damaged to ensure proper facing operation.
C.
The surface of the heater plate shall be wiped with a clean non-synthetic (cotton) cloth
before and after each fusion is made. The temperature limits may be adjusted on newer
style heaters with the temperature dial on the handle. On older style heaters the
temperature is adjusted with a small screwdriver. One revolution to the left will raise the
temperature approximately 100 degrees F., and one revolution to the right will lower the
temperature approximately 100 degrees F.
NOTE: For Driscopipe 7000, 8000, or 8100, the indicated temperature should
be 500-525 degrees F. on the gauge; actual fusion temperature on the surface
of the heater plate should be 475-500 degrees F. All other HDPE pipe the
temperature of the heater plate should be 400-450 degrees F The surface
temperature of the heater plate shall be checked periodically with a tempilstik or
pyrometer to ensure correct fusion temperature.
IV.
D.
Basic maintenance shall be performed by the field crew to which the unit is assigned.
The equipment shall be kept in good working order at all times. Broken or damaged
equipment shall not be used.
E.
Broken, damaged or lost equipment shall be reported to the Distribution Supervisor or
Lead person in order that the necessary repairs and replacement can be arranged as
soon as possible.
F.
Crew leaders shall be responsible for the safe operation and routine maintenance of all
fusion equipment used by the crew. The equipment shall be kept in good working order
at all times. Defective equipment shall be returned to the shop for repairs as soon as is
practical. It shall be the crew leaders responsibility to insure no damaged fusion
equipment is left on the crew truck overnight.
G.
Special care shall be taken to prevent damage to fusion equipment during transport to
and from any job.
Safety Precautions
Electrically powered fusion equipment is not explosion proof.
A.
Power- operated facers shall be disconnected from the power source before entering an
explosive atmosphere. The facer is designed to be manually operated under such
conditions. Bushings shall be removed from electrical motors before cranking.
B.
Heater plates shall be disconnected from power sources before entering an explosive
atmosphere. Heater plate temperatures shall be closely monitored to ensure adequate
temperature is maintained during the fusion process.
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2220
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 1 of 32
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Director of Operations
Scope: This procedure outlines plastic pipe fusion welding procedures to be used when constructing or
repairing "plastic pipe" pipelines owned and operated by ENSTAR.
Policy: Plastic pipe used by ENSTAR shall be fused according to the pipe manufacturer's recommended
fusion procedures. Copies of the manufacturer's procedures are found attached to this procedure.
Procedure:
I.
Identification of Plastic Pipe
Since ENSTAR began installing plastic pipe in 1972, it has used only High Density Polyethylene
Pipe (HDPE) in its distribution system. The HDPE used by ENSTAR was produced by three
manufacturers; Phillips, Chevron, (Phillips and Chevron merged in 2000 to become Performance
Pipe) and PolyPipe. Before any fusion can be made, the manufacturer and type of pipe must be
identified. Each pipe used in ENSTAR system can be identified by distinct characteristics:
A. Phillips Driscopipe 7000, 8000 and 8100: ENSTAR sole-sourced Driscopipe 7000 and
8000 from 1972 to approximately 1999. The 7000 and 8000 pipe was shiny black in color
and is identified with a print line that clearly identifies the pipe as Phillips Driscopipe 7000 or
8000. Driscopipe 8100 pipe was used for several years in the 1998-2000 time frame and is
a black pipe with a thin co-xtruded yellow shell.
D. Chevron, Phillips, Performance Pipe, and PolyPipe HDPE pipes: In approximately 2000,
ENSTAR started using HDPE pipe produced by Chevron, Phillips and Polypipe. Chevron
and Phillips merged companies in 2000 to become Performance Pipe. Today ENSTAR
uses HDPE pipe under the name brands of Performance Pipe and PolyPipe. The brand
names of the HDPE pipe ENSTAR has used included Chevron Plexstripe II, Chevron
Yellowstripe II, Driscoplex 6800, PolyPipe 4810, 3408 and Polypipe GDB40 and GDB50.
These pipes can be identified by their print line and are black in color. The may have one or
more multiple yellow stripes. Some pipe may be solid black with no stripes.
II.
Fusion of Similar Kinds of Pipe
A. ENSTAR uses two specific butt and sidewall fusion procedures, depending on the type of
pipe.
1. For fusing Phillips Driscopipe 7000, 8000, or 8100 pipe: See Attachment A,
Driscopipe's "Heat Fusion Qualification Guide - Driscopipe 8000 Gas Distribution
Piping Systems". The butt and sidewall fusion procedures for fusing these specific
brands of pipe shall be done according to Attachment A.
2. All other HDPE pipes used by ENSTAR: See Attachment B, the Plastic Pipe
Institutes Generic Butt Fusion Joining Procedures (TR-33/2006) and See
Attachment C for the Plastic Pipe Institutes Generic Saddle Fusion Procedures (TR41/2002). When fusing any other type of HDPE pipe ENSTAR utilizes, fuse them
according to Attachments B and C.
III.
Cross Fusion of Plastic Pipe
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 2 of 32
A. When it is necessary to cross fuse Driscopipe 8100 to Driscopipe 7000 or 8000 pipe, the
same procedures for fusing Driscopipe 8000 to itself shall be followed. Follow the
procedures outlined in Attachment A. Note: The heater surface temperature is 475-500o F
and the Interface Pressure is 150 psi.
B. When it is necessary to cross fuse Driscopipe 7000, 8000, or 8100 pipe to any of the other
HDPE pipes used by ENSTAR, the preferred method of fusion is using electrofusion
coupling(s) or mechanical couplings.
1. Electrofusion couplings are the preferred method to cross fuse 2”, 3”, 4”, 6” and 8”
IPS pipe. See IIIC for alternate cross fusion procedure for 2” through 8” pipe
2. For ½” CTS, ¾” CTS and 1” IPS tubing, mechanical couplings are the preferred
method to connect Driscopipe 7000, 8000 or 8100 to any of the other HDPE pipes
used by ENSTAR.
C. For 2” through 8” IPS plastic pipe only, the procedures in Attachment 3, PLEXCO bulletin
C-6 "Qualified Cross Fusion Procedures for Joining PLEXCO PE3408 to Phillips Driscopipe
8000 may be used as an alternate cross fusion method if electrofusion couplings are not
available. The "Without Heat Shield" procedure is to be followed
Summary of Fusion Parameters
Butt Fusion Parameters
Gauge Pressure on McElroy
28 Machine (psi)
Heater Surface
Temp. Range
(F)
Optimal
Interfacial
Add drag pressure to these pressures
Temperature (F)
Pressure (psi)
Driscopipe 7000, 8000, 8100
475-500
500
150
393
645
All other HDPE Pipe
400-450
425
75
196
322
6" SDR 11
Side Wall Fusion Parameters
Heater Surface
Temp. Range
(F)
Optimal
Temperature (F)
Driscopipe 7000, 8000, 8100
475-500
500
All other HDPE Pipe
490-510
500
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
8" SDR 11
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 3 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 1)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2220
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 4 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 2)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2220
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 5 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 3)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2220
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 6 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 4)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2220
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 7 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 5)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 8 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 6)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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No: 2220
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 9 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 7)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 10 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 8)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 11 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 9)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 12 of 32
Attachment A
DriscoPipe 7000, 8000, and 8100 Fusion Procedure (Page 10)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 13 of 32
Attachment B
PPI Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 1)
ENSTAR Preferred Parameters
Interfacial Pressure: 75psi
Heater Surface Temp: 450 deg F
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 14 of 32
Attachment B
PPI Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 2)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 15 of 32
Attachment B
PPI Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 3)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 16 of 32
Attachment B
PPI Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 4)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 17 of 32
Attachment B
PPI Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 5)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 18 of 32
Attachment B
PPI Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 5)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 19 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 1)
5
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 20 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 2)
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 21 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 3)
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 22 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 4)
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 23 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page5)
This Standard Operating Procedure is property of ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and may not be copied or otherwise used by
anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 24 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 6)
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
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NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 25 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 7)
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 26 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 8)
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 27 of 32
Attachment C
PPI Generic Saddle Fusion Procedure for PE Pipe (page 8)
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 28 of 32
Attachment D (page 1)
Procedure for Joining HDPE to Driscopipe 8000
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 29 of 32
Attachment D (page 2)
Procedure for Joining HDPE to Driscopipe 8000
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 30 of 32
Attachment D (page 3)
Procedure for Joining HDPE to Driscopipe 8000
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 31 of 32
Attachment D (page 4)
Procedure for Joining HDPE to Driscopipe 8000
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 04/17/2009 Page No. 32 of 32
Fusion Parameters
Butt Fusion Parameters
Gauge Pressure on McElroy
28 Machine (psi)
Heater Surface
Temp. Range
(F)
Optimal
Interfacial
Add drag pressure to these pressures
Temperature (F)
Pressure (psi)
Driscopipe 7000, 8000, 8100
475-500
500
150
393
645
All other HDPE Pipe
400-450
450
75
196
322
6" SDR 11
Side Wall Fusion Parameters
Heater Surface
Temp. Range
(F)
Optimal
Temperature (F)
Driscopipe 7000, 8000, 8100
475-500
500
All other HDPE Pipe
490-510
500
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8" SDR 11
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe Branch Saddle Hot Tap Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/26/2014 Page No. 1 of 2
No: 2225
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This procedure outlines the equipment and steps necessary to fuse branch saddles by "hot tapping"
plastic pipelines owned and operated by ENSTAR.
Policy: When "hot tapping" branch saddle fittings installed in the ENSTAR natural gas system, Company or
contractor personnel shall observe these procedures. Any deviation shall require written approval, prior
to the operation, by the Distribution Mains Supervisor, who shall review the augmented procedure with
Engineering.
Procedure:
I.
Hot Tapping Plastic Pipe
In-line butt fusion fittings shall be the preferred method to install a branch connection. However,
to prevent unnecessary interruption of service, it shall be acceptable to utilize branch saddles
when approved by the Engineer or Supervisor prior to being installed.
A.
B.
Equipment used for hot tapping is presently supplied by McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. The
equipment requires minimal maintenance.
1.
Hot tapping tools shall be cleaned and lubricated after every use.
2.
Coupon from tapping operation shall be removed immediately after each use
and cutter returned to tapping position for next operation.
In order for the tool to function properly, it must be made up to an overall length as
stated below. The tool length is measured from the cap on the gland fitting to the point
on the concave side of the fitting that aligns with the outer line of the pipe main.
1.
Butt fuse a nipple 24 inches or longer to the branch saddle fitting.
2.
Fuse tapping tool to branch saddle nipple. Align hot tap tool so that needle
valve will point upward when fused to main.
3.
Fuse tapping tool and branch saddle nipple, but first check shell cutter to be
sure it has been reset to the proper tapping position.
4.
Measure the tool length to ensure proper make-up length. For 2-inch IPS (357/8 inch to 36-1/8 inch), for 4-inch IPS (52 +/- ¼”).
5.
Remove the 2-inch IPS insert from the lower fixed jaw.
6.
Install fusion unit on main for sidewall fusion, and position tapping tool in
movable clamp with branch saddle seated against main. Position moveable
jaws so there is at least 1/2-inch travel to permit sidewall fusion.
7.
Complete sidewall fusion using proper procedure. Allow sufficient cooling time
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Title: Plastic Pipe Branch Saddle Hot Tap Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/26/2014 Page No. 2 of 2
No: 2225
before continuing.
8.
Perform pressure test according to SOP 2150.
9.
Install 2 inch IPS insert in lower fixed jaw.
10.
Reverse fusion unit and install unit on tapping tool in tapping positron. Clamp
bearing housing in movable jaw and the gland fitting in fixed jaw.
11.
While applying pressure on fusion unit handle, ratchet the cutter drive shaft in a
clockwise direction to complete tapping operation.
12.
Pull cutter away from main as far as tool will permit.
13.
Place squeezing tool on branch 3 inches to 4 inches from branch saddle.
14.
Open the small valve on gland fitting to release trapped gas in tapping tool.
Cut the nipple at the fusion joint between the tapping tool and the squeezing
machine.
15.
Fuse new line to new side tap. The tie in joint does not have to be pressure
tested, but visibly checked and soap tested after pressuring the main with gas.
16.
Release squeezing tool and rotate 90 degrees. Pinch the sides to help bring
pipe back to shape.
17.
Remove coupon from shell cutter and reposition center for next operation.
Clean hot tapping tool and return to storage box.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: INNOGAZ Electro-Fusion Process
Revision No.: 003
Effective Dates: 04/17/2008 Page No. 1 of 3
No: 2230
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This procedure describes the equipment and process to be used utilizing the Shannon
Electrofusion Processor on plastic pipe.
Policy:
The following procedure shall be used by Company personnel with the Shannon Electrofusion
Processor. This procedure and the personnel using this procedure shall be tested and qualified
according to existing procedures for fusion of plastic pipe.
Procedure:
I.
Equipment
A. The Electrofusion equipment consists of three basic components. They are the
Shannon Electrofusion Processor, an alignment clamp, and a pipe preparation tool.
The Shannon Electrofusion Processor has three modes of operation.
 Self Regulation
 Barcode
 Manual
The modes of operation that are available to the user depend upon the fitting and type of
output cable that is attached to the unit.
B. The Alignment Clamp is used to securely hold the two pipe ends in the proper position
during the fusion process.
C. The Pipe Preparation Tool is used to remove the surface oxidation in the fusion zone.
Refer to the Attachment 1 for instruction manual.
II.
Maintenance of Electrofusion Equipment
Maintenance of Electrofusion equipment shall be performed by qualified Company personnel
familiar with its use and operation, or returned to the manufacturer when necessary.
III.
Electrofusion Procedures
The following procedure has been tested and qualified for use by qualified personnel:
A. Prepare pipe ends and pipe surface. Cut pipe ends at square angles, no more than 5
degrees out of perpendicular. Remove surface oxidation using a scrapping tool supplied
by the Company. Do not use a knife, sand paper, or any other kind of abrasive.
Remove all shavings from pipe ends.
B. Remove coupling from its protective bag. Mark on each pipe end its proper depth of
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Title: INNOGAZ Electro-Fusion Process
Revision No.: 003
Effective Dates: 04/17/2008 Page No. 2 of 3
insertion (half a coupling's length) with an adequate felt or grease marker. If necessary,
use a volatile solvent such as alcohol and a clean cloth to remove any contamination
from the pipe ends or the inside of the coupling.
C. Slide coupling fully onto one cleaned pipe end and secure pipe alignment clamp.
D. Secure second pipe to alignment clamp, making sure that ends are properly butted.
Slide coupling onto second pipe and center using previously made insertion marks.
E. Begin the Electrofusion process using the Shannon Electrofusion Processor see
manual for operating instructions.
F. Mark the fusion end time on the coupling or pipe.
G. DO NOT REMOVE the alignment clamp until minimum-cooling time has elapsed.
H. The required cooling time for each Electrofusion fitting is printed on the fitting.
Additional cooling time is required for coiled pipe. Refer to fitting manufacturer's
instructions.
I.
Check the assembly for leaks according to the "Testing and Purging Procedure" found in
this manual.
NOTE: Under some circumstances when the fusion cycle is interrupted, it can be
restarted but only after the fitting has been allowed to cool down to ambient
temperature.
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: INNOGAZ Electro-Fusion Process
Revision No.: 003
Effective Dates: 04/17/2008 Page No. 3 of 3
Attachment 1
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 1 of 14
No: 2240
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Director of Operations
Scope: The following procedure outlines requirements to qualify personnel to use approved plastic pipe joining
procedures
Policy: Persons who join by butt fusion, sidewall fusion, electrofusion or mechanical fittings any pipe owned and
operated by ENSTAR, shall be qualified under this procedure.
Procedure:
I.
Qualifying Individuals To Make Plastic Pipe and Plastic Tubing Joints
A.
ENSTAR uses Five methods to join plastic pipe. These include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
II.
Butt Fusion for High Density Polyethylene Gas Distribution Systems
Sidewall Fusion for High Density Polyethylene Gas Distribution Systems
Electrofusion - Innogaz® Process
Mechanical Fitting - AmpFit/MetFit® couplings
Hydraulic Machine Butt Fusion
Title 49, CFR 192.285 requires each operator to qualify individuals in the use of the
joining procedure that have been qualified for use in accordance with Title 49, CFR
192.283.
Test Period
A.
Before any person shall make plastic pipe joints for the Company, he/she shall be
qualified under this procedure.
B.
A person must be requalified under this procedure if, during a 12 month period, that
person:
1.
2.
C.
III.
Does not make any joints under the specific procedure, or:
Has 3 joints or 3 percent of the joints made, whichever is greater, found
unacceptable when subjected to a pressure test according to ENSTAR's
"Testing and Purging Distribution Facilities" procedure, SOP 2150.
Generally, ENSTAR employees installing mains and service lines, or employees of
contractors making plastic joints for the Company, should be tested for Butt Fusion,
Sidewall Fusion and Mechanical Fitting annually.
Administration of the Test
A.
The test shall be conducted by an employee of the Company that has:
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IV.
V.
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
1.
Already qualified under this procedure, and:
2.
Has a minimum of two years experience in the use of Company plastic pipe
joining procedures.
Plastic Pipe Joint Testing Procedures
A.
To qualify for the Manual Butt Fusion, Hydraulic Machine Butt Fusion, Sidewall Fusion
and Mechanical Fitting joining methods, the person being tested shall make up a test
section consisting of two (2) one (1) foot sections of two inch (2") plastic pipe butt fused
together with a Manual Butt Fused end cap and a Hydraulic Machine Butt Fused end
cap on the ends of the test specimen. A one-inch (1") service tee shall be sidewall
fused to the pipe. A one-inch by five-eighths inch (1"x5 / 8") reducer shall be butt fused
to the tee. A one foot (1') section of five-eighths inch (5 / 8") plastic tubing shall be
connected to the reducer with a (MetFit) five-eighths inch (5 / 8") mechanical coupling.
See Attachment 1. To qualify for the Electrofusion joining method, a two-inch (2")
electrofusion coupling shall be used to join the two sections of pipe together in lieu of the
butt fusion joint.
B.
The person being tested shall be observed by a person qualified to administer the test
during the joining process to determine that the proper procedure is being followed.
C.
All joints shall be visibly inspected by the test administrator. The joints shall be
compared to a sample or picture of acceptable joints and found acceptable by the test
administrator.
D.
All heat fusion joints shall be allowed to cool for one (1) hour.
E.
The test section shall be labeled with the name of the person making the test and sent
to the Manager of Construction and Maintenance. A "Plastic Pipe Joint Test" form and
Performance Test forms for Task numbers 0701, 0751, 0761, 0771, and 0781 See
Attachment 2 thru 7, shall be submitted with the test section. The Manager of
Construction and Maintenance or his designee shall subject the test section to a
hydrostatic burst test. Failure must not occur below 750 PSI, and failure must not
initiate in any joint on the sample.
Records
A.
Employees or contractors’ employees shall be notified of test results by the Manager of
Construction and Maintenance. The Manager of Construction and Maintenance shall
maintain records of all Plastic Joint Test Reports.
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 3 of 14
Attachment 1
Plastic Pipe Test Section
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 4 of 14
Attachment 2
Plastic Pipe Joint Test
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 5 of 14
Attachment 3 Page 1
Performance Test Task 0701 “Metfit Only”
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 6 of 14
Attachment 3 Page 2
Performance Test Task 0701 “Metfit Only”
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 7 of 14
Attachment 4 Page 1
Performance Test Task 0751
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 8 of 14
Attachment 4 Page 2
Performance Test Task 0751
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 9 of 14
Attachment 5 Page 1
Performance Test Task 0761
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 10 of 14
Attachment 5 Page 2
Performance Test Task 0761
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 03/12/2013 Page No. 11 of 14
Attachment 6 Page 1
Performance Test Task 0771
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
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Attachment 6 Page 2
Performance Test Task 0771
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
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Attachment 7 Page 1
Performance Test Task 0781
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: How to Qualify a Individual to Make Plastic Pipe Joints
Revision No.: 005
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Performance Test Task 0781
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Locate Wire Connector Installation Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/27/2014 Page No. 1 of 4
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This procedure explains the materials and procedure used for installing wire connectors.
Policy: To maintain the electrical continuity of locate wires used on all plastic pipe, locate wires will be
connected by this procedure. When exothermic welding wires to steel pipes the welding
instructions in attachment 2 and the manufactures instructions shall be followed.
Procedure:
I.
Locate Wire Connector Material
A.
B.
C.
The locate wire connector used by ENSTAR is a Thomas & Betts copper, C-tap
connector, Thomas & Betts Catalog No. 54705. A red marking identifies the connector.
The C-tap connectors are installed by using a Thomas & Betts ratchet crimper.
A vinyl mastic sealant pad manufactured by 3M Corporation is used to seal the
connection from moisture. Specifically, the sealant is a Scotch Brand, No. 2200, 3 1/4"
x 4 1/2 vinyl mastic sealant pad.
II.
Locate Wire Installation Procedure
A.
Strip approximately 1 inch of the protective coating from both wires to be connected. Be
careful when making a "service line to main connection", not to nick or break the locate
wire on the main.
B.
Insert the locate wires into the channel of the C-tap connector.
C.
Using the Thomas & Betts ratchet crimper, crimp the C-tap connector until the tool
releases.
NOTE: On the Thomas and Betts ratchet crimper tool there are four different color
settings for different applications of crimping. Use only the "red" setting for the red
connector.
D.
Wrap the connection with a 3M Scotch 2200 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" vinyl mastic sealant pad.
Fold the pad over the connector, do not roll the pad. Leave space between the wires so
that the pad can be worked between them to ensure that a watertight seal is made.
III.
Drawing of Locate Wire Connection
A.
Attachment one (1) shows a sketch of the Thomas & Betts ratchet crimper, and typical
connector applications.
IV.
Exothermic Welding for Wire Connections to Steel Pipe
A.
B.
When it is necessary to attach a wire to a steel pipe the instructions in Attachment # 2
and the manufactures instructions shall be followed.
When the connection has been completed the connection and exposed pipe shall be
covered with an approved mastic pad, cap or tape to protect the exposed pipe and
connection from corroding. See Attachment #3
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Locate Wire Connector Installation Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/27/2014 Page No. 2 of 4
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Locate Wire Connector Installation Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/27/2014 Page No. 3 of 4
ATTACHMENT 2
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Locate Wire Connector Installation Procedure
Revision No.: 003
Effective Date: 03/27/2014 Page No. 4 of 4
ATTACHMENT 3
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 4/1/2014 Page No. 1 of 6
No: 2250
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Director of Operations
Scope: This procedure establishes quality control tests for incoming plastic pipe, tubing and fittings.
Policy: All plastic pipe, tubing and fittings shall be inspected according to this procedure before being
placed in ENSTAR inventory.
Procedure:
I.
General
A quality control inspection shall be made on all incoming plastic pipe, tubing, and fittings to
ensure it meets ENSTAR's standards for acceptance before it can be used. This procedure
establishes minimum inspection and testing requirements for all incoming plastic pipe and
fittings.
II.
Plastic Pipe and Tubing
ENSTAR utilizes plastic pipe and tubing with a material designation of PE 3408/4610- PE100.
ENSTAR utilizes 1", 1 1/4", 2", 3", 4", 6", and 8" IPS pipe with a Standard Dimension Ratio of 11
(SDR 11) and tubing sizes 5/8" and 7/8" OD, .090 wall CTS tubing.
A.
The Purchasing Agent shall request the manufacturer to provide a "Letter of
Certification” with each pipe order, for all pipe in the order. The "Letter of Certification"
contains information to verify the pipe has been adequately tested by the manufacturer
to ensure quality. See sample "Letter of Certification" in Attachment 1.
B.
Until new pipe or tubing has been fully inspected and accepted, it shall be segregated
from inventory that is available for check out. The following inspections and tests shall
be made on all incoming pipe and tubing. An employee trained in this procedure shall
make the inspection.
1.
The warehouse Lead or his/her designee shall inspect the pipe for visible
damage to the pipe and/or tubing, i.e., gouges, scrapes, or damaged ends.
Specifically, inspect around restraints or strapping to look for excessive rubbing
or scraping that may have occurred during transit. Any damaged pipe or tubing
shall be reported to the Purchasing Agent. He/She shall file a claim with the
carrier and resolve any conflicts.
2.
Perform a visual inspection of the pipe or tubing markings to ensure it is the
proper material. All pipe and tubing shall be identified with the following
minimum information continuously along its length:
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Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
Revision No.: 005
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No: 2250
3.
C.
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
IDENTIFICATION
EXAMPLE
a. Size
b. Wall thickness
c. Manufacturer
d. Product identification
e. Resin Code
f. Intended use
g. Material designation
h. Operator/line code
i. Plant Code /Ext Line #
j Date of manufacture
k. ASTM Designation
l. Coil / Pack #
2" IPS
SDR 11
Performance Pipe
Yellowstripe 8300
R
Gas
PE3408/4710 PE100
K6805
RN640
050510
ASTM D-2513
0003
The Purchasing Agent shall verify the "Letter of Certification" matches the pipe
received. A 2' random sample from each size pipe from each resin lot or truck
load, whichever is greater, shall be collected. The samples shall be numbered
and a completed "Plastic Pipe Quality Control Inspection" tag shall be attached
to the sample. Blank tags can be made by copying Attachment 2 of this
procedure. An employee qualified to fuse plastic pipe according to SOP 2220,
Plastic Pipe Fusion Procedure, shall test the pipe by cutting the sample in two
pieces and butt fusing the sections together. The fusion joint shall be visually
inspected for proper rollback and melt characteristics. The results of all fusion
tests shall be recorded on a "Plastic Pipe QC Inspection Report". See
Attachment 3.
The tagged samples and the "Plastic Pipe QC Inspection
Report" shall be sent to the Construction and Maintenance Manager or his/her
desginee. for acceptance.
a.
If the Construction and Maintenance Manager or his/her desginee.
determines the butt fusion joint is satisfactory, no further testing is
required. The Construction and Maintenance Manager or his/her
desginee. shall notify the person who received the pipe that the pipe
may be placed in inventory for immediate use.
b.
If the Construction and Maintenance Manager or his/her desginee.
determines the fusion joint is unsatisfactory, the Director of Operations
shall be notified and more extensive testing shall be done to isolate
potentially defective material. The pipe manufacturer's representative
shall be contacted immediately. All questions of the material integrity
shall be resolved before authorizing the pipe and/or tubing to be placed
in inventory.
When the pipe is needed quickly and time is of the essence, the Director of Operations
may instruct the Purchasing Agent and the Construction and Maintenance Manager or
his/her desginee. to accept the Letter of Certification as adequate documentation of
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Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 4/1/2014 Page No. 3 of 6
No: 2250
quality assurance.
D.
III.
All quality assurance records including the "Letter of Certification" and "Plastic Pipe QC
Inspection Reports" shall be maintained by the Purchasing Agent.
Plastic Fittings
A.
Warehouse personnel shall inspect all large diameter fittings, (defined as fittings 3" NPS
or larger) including plastic tees, reducers, ells, caps, and branch saddles shall be
individually inspected. A random sample of at least 10% of any shipment of small
diameter fitting (defined as 2" NPS or smaller) including plastic tees, reducers, ells,
caps, tapping tees, purge points, and branch saddles shall be inspected according to
this procedure. All transition fittings shall be individually inspected.
B.
A visual inspection of the box or shipping container shall be made to check for holes or
penetrations that may have been caused by the carrier. Any damage that may have
occurred during shipping shall be reported to the carrier by the Purchasing Agent.
C.
The following inspections shall be made on incoming fittings. An employee trained in
this procedure shall make the inspection.
1.
Verify the information marked on the fittings and the quantity of fittings received.
A visual inspection of the fittings shall ensure that each is identified with the
following information:
IDENTIFICATION
a. Manufacturer
b. Fitting Description
c. Size
d. Lot number
e. Material Designation
f. ASTM Designation
2.
EXAMPLE
Performance Pipe
Tee
2"
47
PE3408/PE 100
ASTM D-2513
Check the visual appearance of the fittings. Inspect for cracks, irregular
surfaces, poorly machined surfaces, and scrapes or gouges.
a. If any defects are found, the Director of Operations shall be notified and
additional testing shall be conducted before being released into inventory.
b. If no defects are found, the fittings may be accepted and put into inventory.
Attachment 1
Sample Letter of Certification
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 4/1/2014 Page No. 4 of 6
Attachment 2
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No: 2250
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 4/1/2014 Page No. 5 of 6
Attachment 3
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Inspection Procedure
Revision No.: 005
Effective Date: 4/1/2014 Page No. 6 of 6
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Excess Flow Valve Installation Procedure
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 03/15/2013 Page No. 1 of 3
No: 2260
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This procedure explains when and how Excess Flow Valves will be used in ENSTAR's natural
gas distribution system.
Policy: Effective February 2, 2010, ENSTAR shall install an Excess Flow valve on all new or replaced
service lines serving a single-family residence Excess Flow valves shall be installed according
to this procedure.
Procedure:
I.
Definitions:
A. An Excess Flow Valve (EFV) is a device that is installed in a natural gas service line,
near the connection to the gas main that is designed to automatically shut off the flow of
gas when the gas flow in the service line exceeds design limits. This excess gas flow
can be caused by someone excavating and damaging the line or from damage to the
line during a natural disaster such as an earthquake.
B. Service Line serving single-family residence means a natural gas service line that
begins at the fitting that connects the service line to the main and serves only one
single-family residence.
C. Replaced service line means a natural gas service line where the fitting that connects
the service line to the main is replaced or the piping connected to this fitting is replaced.
II.
Installation Required
A. An Excess Flow Valve (EFV) must be installed on any new or replaced service line
serving a single-family residence. The EFV must comply with the performance
standards in CFR49 Part 192.381.
B. An Excess Flow Valve may be omitted if one or more of the following conditions exists.
ENSTAR’s Engineering and Operations Supervisors shall identify the areas or situations
in the gas system that meet these situations:
1. The service line does not operate at a pressure of 10 psig or greater throughout
the year.
2. ENSTAR has prior experience with contaminants in the gas stream that could
interfere with the EFV’s operation or cause a loss of service to the residence.
3. An EFV could interfere with necessary operation or maintenance activities.
4. An EFV meeting the performance standards in 192.381 is not commercially
available to the operator.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Excess Flow Valve Installation Procedure
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 03/15/2013 Page No. 2 of 3
Documentation
A. The exact location of all EFVs installed shall be noted on the Service Line Completion
Report. All service lines with EFVs shall be clearly noted in the Company's CADD
records and as-built map booklets.
B. Reporting: On an annual basis report the number of EFVs installed as part of the
annual report required by 192.11.
C. The following information shall be identified on the Completion report.
1. EFV Manufacturer.
2. EFV Rating in (scfh)
3. Tie Down Information
4. Part #
5. Lot #
IV.
Installation Procedure
A. ENSTAR stocks three sizes of the RW Lyle, EFV. This style of EFV is designed to be
butt fused downstream of the outlet of a sidewall fusion saddle tee. The manufacturer's
installation instructions shall be followed.
1. EFV II 450, ½” CTS Valve can only be installed in a ½“ CTS (5/8 O.D.) service
line with a maximum total connected load of 400 CFH, provided the service line
is less than 200 feet in length. This valve is only to be used on service line
rerplacements and not on new installations.
2. EFV I 475(B), 1” IPS Valve can be installed in a ½“ CTS (5/8 O.D.) service line
with a maximum total connected load of 600 CFH, provided the service line is
less than 200 feet in length. If the service line length is greater than 200' the
tubing size must be increased to 3/4" CTS (7/8 O.D.) and have a maximum
length of 1500 feet.
3. EFV I 855(C), 1” IPS Valve can be installed in a 3/4" CTS (7/8 O.D.) service
line with a maximum total connected load of 1000 CFH, provided the service
line is less than 800 feet in length. If the service line length is greater than 800'
the tubing size must be increased to 1" IPS.
4. When the total load is greater than 1000 CFH or the service line length exceeds
the conditions above, ENSTAR's Engineering Department will be contacted to
size the appropriate EFV.
B. EFVs only work in one direction. Make sure the EFV is installed correctly according to
the direction-of-flow arrow on the valve. When installing an EFV on an existing service
tee the EFV must be installed within the first 5 feet of the service line.
C. Air Test and Purge the Service line per SOP 2150. When the EFV is installed introduce
pressure slowly so as not to trip EFV.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Excess Flow Valve Installation Procedure
Revision No.: 006
Effective Date: 03/15/2013 Page No. 3 of 3
D. Test the EFV by quickly opening the meter stop cock to trip the valve. If the Excess
Flow Valve does not trip or reset properly contact your Operations Supervisor to
investigate the cause of the failure and take remedial measures.
E. The EFV allows a small amount of gas to weep past when closed. This allows the valve
to reset automatically after the line has been repaired. Verify that the EFV has been
reset by opening the stop cock slowly. An EFV may take up to 10 minutes to reset.
F. Use caution when working on a service line where the EFV has closed and expect a
small gas leakage. Use plastic pipe pinch-off tools to eliminate all gas leakage at a
repair point downstream of an EFV.
G. Install the Excess Flow valve tag / steel washer on the riser.
H. CAUTION: When installing temporary service lines off an existing MSA, check the MSA
for an EFV tag and service line records to see if an EFV has been installed. If the
service line has an EFV – do not run a temporary service line without approval from
Engineering and Operations Supervisors.
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Discharge Static Electricity
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/2008 Page No. 1 of 4
Authorizing Signature:
Dave Bredin
Title: Operations Manager
Scope: This procedure describes the conditions governing the generation of static electricity on plastic mains and
service lines, and the precautions to be taken to minimize the possibility of the ignition of gas when
working on plastic pipelines.
Policy: Prior to working on or squeezing off plastic mains and service lines in a gaseous atmosphere, these
procedures shall be followed to discharge any static electricity build up that may occur in the pipe.
I. How Static Electricity Forms on Plastic Mains and Service Lines
A.
Static electricity is the accumulation of stationary charges of electricity on a non-conductive
material, such as plastic pipe and tubing. These static charges can accumulate in large enough
quantities to cause a spark that could ignite natural gas.
B.
These charges can develop whenever gas flowing through plastic pipe contains rust or dirt.
Static charges can develop whenever gas flows at excessively high velocities through plastic
pipe. Situations that could cause these high velocities are line breaks where gas is escaping to
the atmosphere or where the cross sectional area of the plastic pipe is significantly reduced, for
example, when the pipe is being squeezed off. Static charges may be caused to discharge by
contact with clothing, dry soil surrounding the pipe or in the normal handling of the pipe during a
leak repair. Low humidity increases the possibility of static electricity accumulation.
C.
Static electricity on the surface of the plastic pipe is always a potential hazard and precautions
shall be taken to minimize its accumulation and discharge. Static charges can accumulate in
scattered pockets at any point along the plastic pipe.
D.
No work shall be performed on plastic pipe when a flammable gas-air mixture condition may
exist until the static charges have been dissipated using the methods described in this standard,
or unless the pipe has been purged of all gas.
II. Materials Needed for Controlling Static Electricity on Plastic Pipe
A. All employees that may be expected to control static electricity on plastic pipe shall carry on their
vehicle the following materials:
1. A gallon bottle containing a dilute solution of soap and water. The solution shall consist of
approximately one cap full of liquid dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water. Automotive
windshield washing fluid should be used in winter months in lieu of water to prevent freezing of
the solution.
2. A metal rod to be used as a ground rod.
3. A 20' piece of 1/4" cotton rope.
III. Procedure for Controlling Static Electricity on Plastic Pipe
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ENSTAR Natural Gas Company (ENSTAR)
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NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Discharge Static Electricity
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/2008 Page No. 2 of 4
A. When grounding an open ended pipe such as in a line break situation or when purging gas from the
end of a new plastic main:
1. Wet the ground and rope with the soapy water solution.
2. Wrap a piece of wet rope around the pipe two or more times if possible. If it is not possible to
wrap the rope around the pipe, lay it over the pipe.
3. Ground the wet cotton rope by wrapping one end around a metal ground rod driven firmly into
moist soil.
4. Make sure the wet rope is in contact with the wet pipe and the wet earth. See Diagram 1 below.
5. If attaching a squeeze off tool, ground the squeeze off tool by inserting the
grounding probe attached to the tool into wetted soil.
Grounded Squeeze-off Tool on 2” HDPE Grounded Pipe
B. When grounding a continuous piece of pipe that is to be cut:
1. Wet the ground on one side of the cut area with the soapy water solution.
2. The span of the cut shall be bridged by wet rope wrapped around the pipe on either side of the
area to be cut. See Diagram 2 below.
3. Ground the wet cotton rope by wrapping one end around a metal ground rod driven firmly into the
moist soil.
4. If attaching a squeeze off tool, ground the squeeze off tool by inserting the grounding probe
attached to the tool into wetted soil.
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Discharge Static Electricity
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/2008 Page No. 3 of 4
5. During the cutting operation, the soapy solution shall be trickled into the cut made by the saw
blade or pipe cutter until the pipe is completely severed and the blade or cutter withdrawn.
Diagram 2
Grounded Squeeze-off Tool on 2” HDPE Grounded Pipe
C.
When the ground is frozen, it may not be possible to drive the grounding rod in the soil. When
this condition exists, place the end of rope on the wet earth and pour the soapy solution over the
rope to obtain a ground.
D.
When doing a butt or saddle fusion on a piece of pipe where static electricity has been
discharged, the pipe must be cleaned and dried at the actual point of fusion so that a good
fusion joint can be made in accordance with procedures for plastic pipe joining. If fusion is
needed in the area where wetted rope has been used, it is imperative that the area be
thoroughly cleaned.
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Alaska Pipeline Company (APC)
NORSTAR Pipeline Company (NORSTAR)
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA)
Title: Discharge Static Electricity
Revision No.: 001
Effective Date: 08/15/2008 Page No. 4 of 4
E.
When pinching off blowing gas from small diameter plastic tubing, the tubing should grounded
by this procedure and the pipe kinked over to stop the flow of gas. A Vice-grip type squeeze-off
tool can then be applied. With no flowing gas, it is not required that the vice grip squeeze-off
tool be grounded. Vice-grip type squeezers must be grounded using a grounding probe and
cable if they are used to pinch off plastic tubing with flowing gas.
F.
Workers who must work in uncontrolled gaseous atmospheres shall wear proper personal
protective equipment including flame resistant clothing, i.e. NOMEX coveralls.
A fire
extinguisher shall be at the job site, readily accessible, when working in uncontrolled gaseous
atmospheres.
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anyone other than ENSTAR employees without prior written permission from the Company
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
NATURAL GAS MAINS, SERVICE LINES, AND METERING
Revisions between 2014 and 2015 Rev.001 Item or Location Description of Revision Title Sheet Added "AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES" to title Changed "2014" to "2015" Entire Document Changed "2014" to "2015" in footer Entire Document Added "AND SOPs" to title in page header Entire Document Changed “2014” to “2015 Rev.001” in page footer Entire Document Changed Article numbering format to include “NG” and Section number (NG.0#) TABLE OF CONTENTS Entire Table Changed format by using Microsoft WORD Table of Contents feature to automatically provide page numbers for and hyperlinks to various Sections and Articles. Updated page numbering as necessary. Changed title of Section 4 from “ENSTAR” to “ENSTAR ATTACHMENTS”. Changed title of first Section 4 item from “EQUIPMENT USAGE AND PRESSURE DATA SHEET” to “ENSTAR EQUIPMENT USAGE AND PRESSURE DATA SHEET”. Inserted title and page # (11) of second Section 4 item “List of ENSTAR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)”. Inserted reference to third Section 4 item “ENSTAR SOPs” SECTION NG.01 ‐ INTRODUCTION Introduction Deleted "and heat mains" in fourth paragraph. Article NG.01.2 (was 1.2) Definition of Installer, changed “DU district heat distribution mains” to “DU natural gas distribution mains or services lines” in. SECTION NG.02 – GENERALA REQUIREMENTS Article NG.02.9 (was 2.9) Changed "DPW" to "CES" (673 ABW Form 3 – BCE Work Clearance Request)”. Article NG02.10 (was 2.10) Title, changed “EXCAVATION/ASPHALT” to “EXCAVATION AND ASPHALT”. Article NG02.18 (was 2.18) Changed "9.2" to "10.0 or higher" A JBER Standard Construction Specifications Natural Gas Mains, Service Lines and Metering Item or Location Revisions Between 2014 Standard and 2015 Rev.001 Standard Description of Revision SECTION 3 – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Article NG.03.1 (was 3.1) Changed "wt" to "WT" in 2nd and 3rd lines Inserted "Revision No. 005" after SOP 2250 Article NG.03.2 (was 3.2) Inserted "Revision No. 004" after SOP 2120 Article NG.03.3 (was 3.3) Inserted "Revision No. 006" after SOP 2150 Inserted "Revision No. 002" after SOP 2125 Article NG.03.7 (was 3.7) Inserted "Revision No. 003" after SOP 2225 Article NG.03.10 (was 3.10) Inserted "Revision No. 003" after SOP 2245 Article NG.03.14 (was 3.14) Inserted "Revision No. 011" after SOP 1715 Inserted "Revision No. 001" after SOP 2130 Added new second paragraph, “For gas services installed by Doyon Utilities (DU) or its contractor, the gas service installation will include the protective bollards required under SOP 1715.” SECTION 4 – ENSTAR ATTACMENTS Changed title from "ENSTAR”" to "ENSTAR ATTACHMENTS”. Changed first paragraph from “Please see page 13 for the EQUIPMENT USAGE AND PRESSURE DATA SHEET” to “See page 11 for the ENSTAR EQUIPMENT USAGE AND PRESSURE DATA SHEET”. Inserted new second paragraph “See page 13 for a list of ENSTAR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).” Added “LIST OF ENSTAR STANDARD OPERATING PROCUDRES” [table listing 16 Enstar SOP documents] Added 16 referenced ENSTAR SOP documents B