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HIGH PRESSURE FUEL GAS SYSTEM

CONTENTS PAGE NO.

1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2

2. SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION AND DRAWINGS 2

3. SUB- SYSTEM LISTS 2

4. PROCESS DESCRIPTION 2

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3

6. ALARMS AND SHUTDOWNS 3

7. PRESTART-UP PREPARATION 4

8. NORMAL START-UP 4

9. NORMAL SHUTDOWN 5

10. START-UP CHECKLIST 7

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1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:

This procedure describes the operating procedures for the High Pressure Fuel Gas
System. The Xxxxx plant processes natural gas fluids to recover the LPG and
condensate from it. A small portion of this dry processed gas is used for several
purposes in the gas plant. The High Pressure Fuel Gas System provides the fuel gas
for the gas turbines used for running the compressors, is used for blanketing purposes
and also supplies the Low Pressure Fuel Gas System.

2. SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION AND DRAWINGS:

The High Pressure Gas System consists of the following equipments

DEZ-PV-5703 HP Fuel Gas Scrubber

DEZ-EX-5701 Fuel Gas Heater
DEZ-FT-5702A/B Fuel Gas Filters

Details of this system can be found in the following P&ID's:

DEZ- 10-75 HP Fuel gas System

DEZ-110-48 Export Gas Loop
DEZ-110-41 Low Pressure Compressors

3. SUB SYSTEM LIST:

Additional systems supporting the HP Fuel Gas System are:

- Hot Oil System
- Export Gas Loop
- HP Flare System
- Instrument Air system
- Closed Drain System

4. PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

The Xxxxx plant processes natural gas fluids to recover the LPG and condensate from
it. A small portion of this dry processed gas is used for several purposes in the gas
plant. The High Pressure Fuel Gas System provides the fuel gas for the gas turbines
used for running the compressors, is used as blanket gas for the LPG Spheres and
the Odorant tank and also supplies the Low Pressure Fuel Gas System. Additionally it
can also be used for purging purposes.

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The High Pressure Fuel Gas System includes the HP Fuel Gas Scrubber, the HP Fuel
Gas Heater, the Fuel Gas Filter and the HP Fuel Gas Header. The HP Fuel Gas
Scrubber normally receives gas supply from the Low Pressure Compressors Suction
Header. An alternate supply of gas is also provided from the Export Gas Header in
case of shutdown in the plant. The LP Compressors Suction Header and the Export
Gas Header operate at a pressure of 30 bar and 100 bar respectively which is
reduced to the HP Fuel Gas Header pressure of 25 bar using a PCV.

The gas passes through a suction scrubber to remove entrained liquids which are sent
to the closed drain on level control. The dry gas is then heated in a shell and tube heat
exchanger using hot oil to raise the temperature of the fuel gas to about 60C to
maintain a constant temperature and to avoid any condensation of liquids in the fuel
gas header. The gas then passes through a filter to remove any solid particles that
may be entrained in the gas before entering the HP Fuel Gas Header. The HP Fuel
Gas header is a 8” header which supplies the fuel gas to the six gas turbines used for
running the gas compressors and also provides the supply to the LP Fuel Gas
System.

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

5.1 The HP Fuel Gas Header operates at a high pressure and care should be taken
while handling high pressure flammable gases.

5.2 One of the back-up sources of feed to the HP Fuel gas header is the Export
Header which is operating at a very high pressure of 100 bar. There is a
possibility of flashing and hydrate formation in the lines especially if the gas is
wet.

5.3 Carrying over of liquids in the HP Fuel Gas Header should be avoided at all
times since it may lead to corrosion and problems in the combustion chamber of
the gas turbines.

6. ALARMS and SHUTDOWNS:

The following points are connected to the SSS and cause shutdowns as mentioned.

 LAHH-7505: HP Fuel Gas Scrubber Level Hi Hi

Normal Operating Level: Less than 5%
Level Alarm Hi: 10%
Level Alarm Hi Hi: 67%
Action: Total Plant Shutdown
Reason: To prevent carryover of liquids to the HP Fuel gas header.

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 PAHH-7519: HP Fuel Gas Scrubber Pressure Hi Hi

Normal Operating Pressure: 25 bar
Pressure Alarm Hi: 27.5 bar
Pressure Alarm Hi Hi: 30 bar
Action: Close SDV-4728 and SDV-4834 on the fuel gas supply lines from
the Export Gas Header and LP Compressors Suction Header.
Reason: To protect piping and equipment from over pressurizing.

 TAHH-7528: HP Fuel Gas Heater Outlet Temperature Hi Hi

Normal Operating Temp: 55 C
Temp Alarm Hi: 60 C
Temp Alarm Hi Hi: 65 C
Action: Close TCV-7511 on the hot oil supply line to the fuel gas heater.
Reason: Prevent overheating of the fuel gas.

7. PREPARATION FOR START-UP:

7.1 Ensure that all the equipments are purged, lined up and de-tagged.

7.2 Ensure that all drain valves are closed.

7.3 Ensure that all instruments are commissioned and in line.

7.4 Ensure that there is pressure in the Export Gas Header and/or the LP
Compressors Suction Header.

7.5 Ensure that SDV-7507 on the fuel gas scrubber line to the flare is closed.

8. NORMAL START-UP:

8.1 Reset SDV-7524 on the LP Compressors Suction Header line to the HP Fuel
Gas Scrubber.

8.2 Ensure that SDV-4834 on the Export Gas Header line to the HP Fuel Gas
Scrubber is closed.

8.3 Set LIC-7506 in Auto with a set point of 10%.

8.4 Set the fuel gas supply selector toggle switch HS-7523 to PIC-7501A.
Note: This will ensure that the LP Compressors Suction Header is the primary
source of fuel gas supply to the HP Fuel Gas Header.

8.5 Set PIC-7501A in Auto with a set point of 25 bar.

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8.6 Set PIC-7501B in Auto with a set point of 23 bar.

8.7 Set TIC-7511 on the hot oil supply line to the fuel gas heater in Auto with a set
point of 55 C.

8.8 Monitor the DCS for any alarms in the system and take steps to rectify the same.

BACKUP FUEL GAS SUPPLY.

8.9 In the event of a failure of the primary source of fuel gas supply or during plant
shutdown the back-up fuel gas supply from the Export Header can be activated
to maintain the pressure in the HP fuel gas header.

8.10 Open all isolation valves on the Export Header line to the HP Fuel Gas System

8.11 Ensure that PIC-7501B is in Auto with a set point of around 23 bar.

8.12 Open SDV-4834 on the Export Header line to the HP Fuel Gas Header by
resetting from the DCS and the field.

8.13 Set the fuel gas supply toggle switch HS-7523 to PIC-7501B.
Note: This step will initiate a program which will automatically ramp the set
point of PIC-7501B to the operating pressure of 25 bar and ramp down the set
point of PIC-7501A which in turn will cause PCV-7501B to open and PCV-7501A
to close thus making the Export Header the primary fuel gas supply source.

8.14 Ensure that the level in the scrubbers is not increasing due to flashing caused by
a higher pressure differential across PCV-7501B.

8.15 Monitor the DCS for any alarms in the system and take steps to rectify the same.

8.16 If everything is normal close SDV-7524 on the LP Compressors Suction Header

line to the HP Fuel Gas Header and isolate the line.

9. NORMAL SHUTDOWN:

Note: The HP Fuel Gas header is an utility header which provides the fuel for
running the turbines among other things. As such shutting down the HP Fuel
Gas Header will cause a shutdown of all the turbines. The HP Fuel Gas Header
would normally be among one of the last systems to be shutdown in the event
of a Total Plant Shutdown.

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9.1 Close SDV-4734 and SDV-7524 on the Export Gas Header and the LP
Compressors Suction Scrubber Header to the HP Fuel Gas Header.

9.2 Close TIC-7511 on the hot oil return line and isolate the same.

9.3 Close and isolate PIC-7501A and PIC-7501B manually.

9.4 Isolate all the users of the HP Fuel Gas Header manually and close the SDV for
each wherever applicable.

9.5 Depressurize the HP Fuel Gas Header to the Closed Drain header by manually
opening LIC-7506 on the scrubber.

9.6 Close LIC-75076 when the pressure in the header reaches below 0.5 bar.

9.7 Depressurize the system by opening one of the vent valves to the atmosphere.

9.8 Tag out the system for maintenance.

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10. START-UP CHECKLIST:

This checklist is a quick guide for start-up of the HP Fuel Gas System. For more
details refer to the SOP.

Safety Note:
 The HP Fuel Gas Header operates at a high pressure and care should be taken
while handling high pressure flammable gases.

 One of the back-up sources of feed to the HP Fuel gas header is the Export
Header which is operating at a very high pressure of 100 bar. There is a possibility
of flashing and hydrate formation in the lines especially if the gas is wet.

 Carrying over of liquids in the HP Fuel Gas Header should be avoided at all times
since it may lead to corrosion and problems in the combustion chamber of the gas
turbines.

Check DCS Field Ref.

Steps
ACTIONS List Oper. Oper.

1 Reset SDV-7524 on the LP Compressors Suction Header line to  

the HP Fuel Gas Scrubber.
2 Ensure that SDV-4734 on the Export Gas Header line to the HP  
Fuel Gas Scrubber is closed.
3 Set LIC-7506 in Auto with a set point of 10%. 

4 Set the fuel gas supply selector toggle switch HS-7523 to PIC- 
7501A.
Note: This will ensure that the LP Compressors Suction
Header is the primary source of fuel gas supply to the HP
Fuel Gas Header.
5 Set PIC-7501A in Auto with a set point of 25 bar. 

6 Set PIC-7501B in Auto with a set point of 23 bar. 

7 Set TIC-7511 on the hot oil supply line to the fuel gas heater in 
Auto with a set point of 55 C.
8 Monitor the DCS for any alarms in the system and take steps to 
rectify the same.
9 BACKUP FUEL GAS SUPPLY.  
In the event of a failure of the primary source of fuel gas supply
or during plant shutdown the back-up fuel gas supply from the
Export Header can be activated to maintain the pressure in the
HP fuel gas header.

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Check DCS Field Ref.

Steps
ACTIONS List Oper. Oper.

10 Open all isolation valves on the Export Header line to the HP 

Fuel Gas System.
11 Ensure that PIC-7501B is in Auto with a set point of around 23 
bar.
12 Open SDV-4734 on the Export Header line to the HP Fuel Gas  
Header by resetting from the DCS and the field.
13 Set the fuel gas supply toggle switch HS-7523 to PIC-7501B. 
Note: This step will initiate a program which will
automatically ramp the set point of PIC-7501B to the
operating pressure of 25 bar and ramp down the set point of
PIC-7501A which in turn will cause PCV-7501B to open and
PCV-7501A to close thus making the Export Header the
primary fuel gas supply source.
14 Ensure that the level in the scrubbers is not increasing due to 
flashing caused by a higher pressure differential across PCV-
7501B.
15 Monitor the DCS for any alarms in the system and take steps to 
rectify the same.
16 If everything is normal close SDV-7524 on the LP Compressors  
Suction Header line to the HP Fuel Gas Header and isolate the
line.

SIGNATURE: _________________________ DATE: ___________

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