Florida Gas Transmission Section #1 Hydrostatic Test
14-Inch Saint Petersburg Lateral Pipeline
From Compressor Station 30 (Plant City West) to Main Line Valve 26-10 (Tampa East Regulator)
Hillsborough County
Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)?
Why is FGT testing?
What is the test exactly?
When will the test occur?
Where will the test take place?
How will the test be conducted?
How will the test affect me?
Today’s Outline
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Natural gas transmission company operating a 5,000 mile pipeline system along the Gulf
Provide majority of the natural gas for power generation in Hillsborough County
14-inch diameter pipeline serving Tampa area
Customers include: Electric utility companies
Local distributors
Industrial clients
Florida Gas Transmission Company
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The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates all interstate pipelines
Testing is federally mandated
Best practice to confirm the safety and reliability of the pipeline
Safety is our #1 priority
Ensure continued superb client service
Need for the Test
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Hydrostatic Test
Remove the natural gas from the line
• Controlled release vents harmlessly into atmosphere
• Service is maintained on another system
Test the integrity of the pipeline by filling the line with water
• Put the water under pressure for a fixed period of time
Nature of the Test
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Hydrotesting the 14-inch lateral system
Standard, common pipeline test procedure
Recent, successful pipeline tests were completed in:
Saint Lucie
Palm Beach
Hillsborough testing began in September 2014
Background
Miami-Dade
Martin
Broward
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Public Awareness Campaign
Project Process
Begin Project
Obtain Permits
Prepare System for
Testing
Conduct Hydrotest
End Project
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TASK DATE
Community Awareness July – October
Permit Applications June – July
System Preparation July – August
Test Preparation August – September
Conduct Hydrotest 3 October 2014
Test window is set: Friday, 3 October 2014 Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m.
Project Schedule
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Total Project Length = 17.0 miles Begin: West Plant City
End: Tampa By-Pass Canal
Generally follows 3 roadway alignments: East Fowler Avenue (SR 582)
US 301 (SR 41)
West Knights Griffin Road
Within Plant City and Unincorporated Hillsborough County
Project Location
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Project Location (con’t)
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Remove natural gas from the pipeline Completed the week before the hydrotest
Fill the line with water
Pressurize the system Normal operating pressure is 888 PSI
Test pressure is up to 1,500 PSI • Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes)
Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,357 PSI •Maintain for 8 hours
How the Test is Performed
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De-pressurize the line
Drain the water from the system
If any integrity issues are found:
They are corrected as soon as possible
The hydrotest is performed again
• Any re-testing will be performed as soon as possible, during the same hours
Resume normal natural gas service
How the Test is Performed (con’t)
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Safety is our #1 priority
Performed extensive test preparations, including an inspection of the entire system
Any pipe anomalies will be repaired in advance of conducting the hydrotest
For the duration of the high pressure test, as a safety consideration, we plan to isolate sections of the pipeline route from people and traffic
Safety During the Test
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Advance Preparations
Make all key stakeholders aware
• Adjacent property owners
• Emergency service providers
• General driving public
Announcements
• Flyers, newspaper, website, etc.
Dynamic message signs
• 2 weeks in advance
Conducting the Test
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Night of the Test
Begin at midnight
Close roads/lanes with barricades
Law enforcement support
Confirm all-clear along the 17.0-mile corridor
Conduct hydrotest
Reopen roadways at approximately 4:00 AM
Conducting the Test (Con’t)
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General Utility Permit from the Florida Department of Transportation is in process
Officers will be stationed at road and lane closures
Emergency responders will be able to cross as needed
Detours will include signs and
officer support
Traffic Control During the Test
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Detours During the Test
For Northbound US 301:
E Fowler Ave
Main St
Ft King Hwy
Stacy Rd
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Detours During the Test (Con’t)
For West Knights Griffin Road: Cooper Road
Thonotosassa Road
McIntosh Road
Fort King Highway
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Project Location – District 2
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Project Location – District 4
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Please visit our website:
www.fgthydrotest.com
Or contact FGT:
Mr. Terry Coleman 2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200
Maitland, FL 32751 Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO (844-348-4636)
Office – 407.838.7054 Fax – 407.838.7052
Email – [email protected]
For More Information
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FGT Section #1 Hydrotest Summary
Federal mandate
Testing with water
Test will be Friday, 3 October 2014
Midnight – 4:00 AM
US 301 lane closure NB
West Knights Griffin Road full road closure
With law enforcement
Emergency vehicles can always cross
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Thank You
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