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IGE/TD/3 Edition 4 Steel and PE pipelines for gas distribution
IGE/TD/3 Edition 4 Supp1 Handling,transport and storage of PE pipe and fittings
IGE/TD/4 Edition 3 Gas services
IGE/TD/13 Pressure regulating installations for transmission and distribution systems
IGE/TD/15 Services and metering installations for a gas flow not exceeding 6m3/hr at supply MOP exceeding 75mbar but not exceeding 2 bar
IGE/TD/101 Adoption of pipe systems by a GT - management of UIP activities
1GE/SR/4 Ed2 Low pressure gas storage
IGE/SR/9 Ed 2 Safe working practice for pressure regulating installations
1GE/SR/10 Ed 2 Procedures for dealing with escapes of gas into underground plant
IGE/SR/20 Ed 2 Dealing with reported gas escapes
IGE/SR/22 Purging operations for fuel gases in transmission, distribution and storage
IGE/SR/23 Venting of natural gas
IGE/SR/25 Hazardous area classification of Natural Gas installations
IGE/SR/26 Horizontal directional drilling and impact moling
IGE/SR/28 Trenchless techniques
IGE/SR/28 Operators guides(set of 11 encapsulation guides)
IGE/GL/1 Planning for gas distribution systems operating at pressures not exceeding 7 bar
IGE/GL/3 Network emergency procedures
IGE/GL/5 Plant modification procedures
IGE/GL/6 Non-routine operations
   
   
BSI STANDARDS
BS 21:1985 Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads (metric dimensions)
BS 78-2:1965 Specification for cast iron spigot and socket pipes (vertically cast) and spigot and socket fittings. Fittings
BS 1179:1967 Glossary of terms used in the gas industry
BS 1211:1958 Specification for centrifugally cast (spun) iron pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage
BS 1552:1995 Specification for open bottomed taper plug valves for 1st, 2nd and 3rdfamily gases up to 200 mbar
BS 2971:1991 Specification for class II arc welding of carbon steel pipework for carrying fluids
BS 2633:1987 Specification for Class I arc welding of ferritic steel pipework for carrying fluids
BS 2640:1982 Specification for Class II oxy-acetylene welding of carbon steel pipework for carrying fluids
BS 5834-1:1985 Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for gas and waterworks purposes. Specification for guards, including foundation units
BS 5834-2:1983 Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for gas and waterworks purposes. Specification for small surface boxes
BS 5834-3:1985 Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for gas and waterworks purposes. Specification for large surface boxes
BS 5834-4:1989 Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for gas and waterworks purposes. Specification for preformed chambers
BS 5958-2:1991 Code of practice for control of undesirable static electricity. Recommendations for particular industrial situations
BS 6713-2:1986, EN 26184-2:1991,
ISO 6184-2:1985
Explosion protection systems. Method for determination of explosion indices of combustible gases in air
BS 7336:1990 Specification for polyethylene fusion fittings with integral heating element(s) for use with polyethylene pipes for the conveyance of gaseous fuels
BS 7461:1991 Specification for electrically operated automatic gas shut-off valves fitted with throughput adjusters, proof of closure switches, closed position indicator switches or gas flow control
BS 8010-2.1:1987 Code of practice for pipelines. Pipelines on land: design, construction and installation. Ductile iron
BS 8010-2.8:1992 Code of practice for pipelines. Pipelines on land: design, construction and installation. Steel for oil and gas
CP 2010-2:1970 Code of practice for pipelines. Design and construction of steel pipelines in land
PD CR 13737:2000 Implementation guide for functional standards prepared by CEN/TC 234 'Gas supply'
BS EN ISO 6326-5:1998,
BS 3156-11.4.5:1994
Natural gas. Determination of sulfur compounds. Lingener combustion method
BS ISO 8085-1:2001 Polyethylene fittings for use with polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications. Fittings for socket fusion using heated tools
BS ISO 8085-2:2001 Polyethylene fittings for use with polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications. Spigot fittings for butt fusion, for socket fusion using heated tools and for use with eletrofusion fittings
BS ISO 8085-3:2001 Polyethylene fittings for use with polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications. Electrofusion fittings
BS EN ISO 10715:2001,
BS 3156-11.0.1:2001
Natural gas. Sampling guidelines
BS ISO 10838-1:2000 Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Metal fittings for pipes of nominal outside diameter less than or equal to 63mm
BS ISO 10838-2:2000 Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Metal fittings for pipes of nominal outside diameter greater than 63mm
BS ISO 14531-1:2002 Plastics pipes and fittings. Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the conveyance of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications. Pipes
BS ISO 13953:2001 Polyethelene (PE) pipes and fittings. Determination of the tensile strength and failure mode of test pieces from a butt-fused joint
BS EN 10284:2000 Malleable cast iron fittings with compression ends for polyethylene (PE) piping systems
BS EN 1716:1997, BS 2782-11:
Method 1108T:1997
Plastics piping systems. Polyethylene (PE) tapping tees. Test method for impact resistance of an assembled tapping tee
BS ISO 10838-3:2001 Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Thermoplastic fittings for pipes of nominal outside diameter less than or equal to 63mm
BS ISO 14532:2001 Natural gas. Vocabulary
BS EN ISO 15761:2002 Steel gate, globe and check valves for sizes DN 100 and smaller, for the petroleum and natural gas industries
BS ISO/TS 16922:2002 Natural gas. Guidelines for odorizing gases
BS EN 288-9:1999 Specification and approval of welding procedures for metallic materials. Welding procedure test for pipeline welding on land and offshore site butt welding of transmission pipelines
BS EN 331:1998 Manually operated ball valves and closed bottom taper plug valves for gas installations in buildings
BS EN 334:1999 Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to 100 bar
BS EN 751-1:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water. Anaerobic jointing compounds
BS EN 751-2:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water. Non-hardening jointing compounds
 BS EN 751-3:1997  Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water. Unsintered PTFE tapes
BS EN 969:1996 Specification for ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for gas pipelines. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 1593:1999 Non-destructive testing. Leak testing. Bubble emission techniques
BS EN 1680:1997, BS 2782-11:
Method 1133A:1997
Plastics piping systems. Valves for polyethylene (PE) piping systems.Test method for leaktightness under and after bending applied to the operating mechanism
BS EN 1708-1:1999 Welding. Basic weld joint details in steel. Pressurized components
BS EN 10284:2000 Malleable cast iron fittings with compression ends for polyethylene (PE) piping systems
BS EN 12007-1:2000 Gas supply systems. Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar. General functional recommendations
BS EN 12007-2:2000 Gas supply systems. Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar. Specific functional recommendations for polyethylene (MOP up to and including 10 bar)
BS EN 12007-3:2000 Gas supply systems. Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar. Specific functional recommendations for steel
BS EN 12007-4:2000 Gas supply systems. Pipelines for maximum operating pressure up to and including 16 bar. Specific functional recommendations for renovation
BS EN 12083:1998 Respiratory protective devices. Filters with breathing hoses, (non-mask mounted filters). Particle filters, gas filters, and combined filters. Requirements, testing, marking
BS EN 12186:2000 Gas supply systems. Gas pressure regulating stations for transmission and distribution. Functional requirements
BS EN 12279:2000 Gas supply systems. Gas pressure regulating installations on service lines. Functional requirements
BS EN 12327:2000 Gas supply systems. Pressure testing, commissioning and decommissioning procedures. Functional requirements
BS EN 12419:1999 Respiratory protective devices. Light duty construction compressed airline breathing apparatus incorporating a full face mask, half mask or quarter mask. Requirements, testing, marking
BS EN 12874:2001 Flame arresters. Performance requirements, test methods and limits for use
BS EN 13185:2001 Non-destructive testing. Leak testing. Tracer gas method
BS EN 13774:2003 Valves for gas distribution systems with maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 16 bar. Performance requirements
BS EN 13787:2001 Elastomers for gas pressure regulators and associated safety devices for inlet pressures up to 100 bar
BS EN 14382:2002 Safety devices for gas pressure regulating stations and installations.Gas safety shut-off devices for operating pressure up to 100 bar
BS EN 60079-7:2003 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Increased safety "e"
BS EN 60079-10:2003 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Classification of hazardous areas
BS EN 60079-14:2003 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)
BS EN 60079-15:2003 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Type of protection "n"
BS EN 60079-17:2003 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)
TH 42091 CE Marking for Pressure Equipment. A guide to the European Directive
96/540970 DC Maintenance for portable fire extinguishers. (EN 12367
98/260075 DC Specification for general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated combustible gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational craft (CENELEC document CLC/TC 216)
00/123576 DC BS ISO 18453. Natural gas. Correlation between water content and water dew point (ISO/CD 18453)
00/708220 DC Specification and approval of welding procedures for approval by a standard welding procedure
01/123802 DC BS ISO 14531-2. Plastics pipes and fittings. Cross linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipe systems for the transport of gaseous fuels. Metric series. Specifications. Part 2. Fittings for heat fusion jointing
01/708672 DC prEN 14141. Valves for natural gas transportation in pipelines. Performance requirements and tests
02/121565 DC BS EN 14408-1. Plastics piping systems for the renovation of underground gas supply networks. Part 1: General
02/121566 DC BS EN 14408-3. Plastics piping systems for the renovation of underground gas supply networks. Part 3: Lining with close-fit pipes
02/705734 DC ISO/DIS 17292. Metal ball valves for petroleum, petrochemical and allied industries
02/711048 DC EN ISO 10434. Bolted bonnet steel gate valves for the petroleum and natural gas industries
03/316975 DC ISO 15590-3. Petroleum and natural gas industries. Induction bends, fitting and flanges for pipeline transportation systems. Part 3. Flanges
BS 1560:Part 2:1970 Circular flanges for pipes, valves and fittings (Class designated). Specification for steel pipe flanges (nominal sizes 1/2 in to 24 in). Metric dimensions
BS 3554:Part 1:1971 Specification for gas governors. Independent governors for inlet pressures up to 25 mbar
BS 3554:Part 2:1972 Specification for gas governors. Independent governors for inlet pressures up to 350 mbar
BS 4515:1969 Specification for field welding of carbon steel pipelines
BS 6959:1988 Code of practice for selection, installation, use and maintenance of apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases (other than for mining applications or explosives processing and manufacture)
BS 10:1962 Specification for flanges and bolting for pipes, valves, and fittings
BS 1387:1985 Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads
BS 1560-3.1:1989 Circular flanges for pipes, valves and fittings (Class designated). Steel, cast iron and copper alloy flanges. Specification for steel flanges
BS 1965-1:1963 Specification for butt-welding pipe fittings for pressure purposes. Carbon steel
BS 2035:1966 Specification for cast iron flanged pipes and flanged fittings
BS 2782-11:Method 1150B:1998,
ISO 11414:1996
Methods of testing plastics. Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and valves. Plastics pipes and fittings. Preparation of polyethylene (PE) pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting test piece assemblies by butt fusion
BS 2782-11:Method 1150E:1997, ISO Methods of testing plastics. Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and valves .Plastics pipes and fittings. Preparation of test piece assemblies between
11413:1996 a polyethylene (PE) pipe and an electrofusion fitting
BS 3063:1965 Specification for dimensions of gaskets for pipe flanges
BS 4882:1990 Specification for bolting for flanges and pressure containing purposes
BS 5114:1975 Specification for performance requirements for joints and compression fittings for use with polyethylene pipes
BS 7336:1990 Specification for polyethylene fusion fittings with integral heating element(s)for use with polyethylene pipes for the conveyance of gaseous fuels
BS EN 1514-1:1997 Flanges and their joints. Dimensions of gaskets for PN-designated flanges.Non-metallic flat gaskets with or without inserts
BS EN 1515-1:2000 Flanges and their joints. Bolting. Selection of bolting
BS EN 1515-2:2001 Flanges and their joints. Bolting. Classification of bolt materials for steel flanges, PN designated
BS EN 10241:2000 Steel threaded pipe fittings
BS EN 10242:1995 Threaded pipe fittings in malleable cast iron
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
ANSI B16.5 Pipe flanges and flanged fittings
ANSI B16.11 Forge fittings, socket-welding and threaded
   
   
   
   
   
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