Sizing Remi Plant

SIZING OF
REMI PLANTS
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PROCEDURE "SIZING OF REMI PLANTS"
1) FOREWORD (SCOPE - OBJECTIVES - LIMITS)
The sizing engineering, functional and resistance standards of a natural gas receiving,
reduction and measurement plant, set by the Transporter as minimum requirements, are
described in this procedure.
This procedure has been drawn up in accordance with the principles set forth in current
national and international technical standards and law and on the basis of the specific
experience of the Transporter in the field in question: current law provisions must be
observed in all cases as regards the safety, engineering, construction and maintenance of
measurement instruments.
The main sizing criteria for natural gas receiving, reduction and measurement plants
illustrated in this procedure:
¾ provide the minimum technical-construction sizing criteria for REMI plants

without ruling out the adoption, by the owner, of upgrading solutions agreed on
by the parties;
¾ define pressure, temperature and flow rate parameters needed for engineering
purposes;
¾ classify REMI plants according to public or non public utility and interruptibility
and, on the basis of this classification, define the sizing criteria of the regulation
and measurement units; said destinations are selected under the full and sole
responsibility of the owner of the plant;
¾ indicate the charatersitics of materials and instruments;
¾ indicate the formulae and parameters required to calculate plant sizing;
¾ indicate the utilisation fields of the primary measurement system (volume and
venturimeter measurement) and the standardised engineering configurations in
accordance with national and international standards;
¾ prescribe the use of suitable equipment for automatic collection and processing of
measurement data and relative remote transmission.
1.1)Plant with adjusted pressure and temperature

The “building blocks” of REMI plants are the following, described in the order in which
the gas flows:
a) Upstream section, including the pipeline section between the delivery point and the
upstream filter manifold, the on-off valves, the insulating joint and emergency valve
(optional)
b) Filtering unit (to split liquids and/or solid particles that may be in the gas)
c) Preheating unit (optional)
d) pressure regulation plant, including service regulators, control and emergency
regulators ("monitor"), shutdown device (optional), blowdown valve
e) metering plant and associated by-pass
f) exit section, including downstream emergency valve, the on-off valves and the
insulating joint.
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In addition, the following elements are also components of the REMI plant :
g) fuel system for the preheating unit (optional)

h) odorization plant (optional)
(The odorization of the gas for domestic and related use in the distribution networks
is requested by the law N.1083 of 6-12-1971.
The odorization plants are regulated by the rule UNI-CIG 9463 and must be installed
downstream of the gas measurement.
The schemes contained in this procedure do not cover the odorization plant).
To assure continuity of operations the units b) c) d) are usually installed in series in two
parallel lines. These lines are usually called “regulation lines”.
Solutions different from those presented in this procedure may be adopted if equivalent
or if they provide improvements from the functional point of view: the technical
assessment will be carried out on a case by case basis.
1.2)Plant with pipeline pressure and temperature

Measurement plant with variable pressure and temperature, in the case of particular
operational conditions, can be installed, after agreement between the parties, upstream of
the pressure regulation. In any event, the measurement plant will be installed
immediately downstream of the filtering unit. The scope in this case only covers the
measurement plant or the installation of all the plant parts described in points 1.1c – 1.1d
– 1.1g – 1.1h.
1.3)REMI plant with max upstream p ≤ 5 bar

These types of plant, consistent the other sizing criteria described below, must be
developed in accordance with the criteria contained in Attachment 7.
The main difference with plants where max upstream p > 5 bar is that plants ≤5 are
allowed a filtering unit with lower performance, but this must still assure the normal
functioning of the downstream plant.
If these plants are "Gas pressure reduction plants” according to the rule UNI-CIG 8827,
their development should be consistent with this rule. Attachment 7 contains its main
features. In the Attachment 7 there are also some schemes valid for REMI plant with max
upstream P ≤ 5 bar, not reduction plant, with Qimp. < 300 m3/h and with fiscal
measurement of the volumes only.
1.4)Functional types of the plants

Plants have different characteristics according to the following types of customer
supplied:
a) Non-Interruptible and Public Utility (Households, Hospitals, Schools, Nursing Homes,
etc. for which unplanned supply interruptions will have serious impacts and may give
rise to safety issues).
b) Non-interruptible and not Public Utility (Industrial customers, etc. for which unplanned
supply cut in the gas supply may have significant impact).
c) Interruptible at any time (customers for which unplanned supply interruptions have
minimal impact).
These categories are assigned by the owner of the metering plant and documented as
such.
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1.5)Accessory REMI plants
It may be necessary, for fiscal reasons and in order to ensure correct measurement, to
have an accessory measurement plant parallel to the main one. In this case the minimum
configuration (concerning an interruptible plant with supplied flow rate < 300 m3/h) is
contained in the scheme FA of Attachment 7. If the plant is not interruptible or with a
supplied flow rate > 300 m3/h, the same approach should be used, consistent with this
procedure and attachments, and considering the possible installation of other equipment
(e.g. filters or regulators). The accessory REMI plants will normally be located
downstream of the main measurement plant.
1.6)Law and standard references

The structure of the regulation and measurement plant described in this procedure, as far
as the safety and the functional aspects are considered, complies with the rule UNI-CIG-
9167 and with the rules EN 12186 (pressure regulation plant-functional requirements) EN
1776 (measurement plant-functional requirements).
The solutions to be implemented for cases not covered by this procedure, or not specified
in detail, should be agreed in advance with Snam Rete Gas. In designing the plant, in
addition to the criteria contained in this procedure, the following rules should be taken
into consideration:
¾ EC laws and Directives in force at the time of the design

¾ standards (UNI-EN-ISO) in force at the time of the design
¾ legal metrology standards
¾ possible additional requirements for particular operational cases, such as, for
instance: minimum external temperature lower than –10 °C, two or more REMI
plants supplying the same distribution network.
1.7)Pressure equipment (Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23 CE)

This Directive, applied by D.Lgs. n° 93 of 25.02.2000 for REMI plants includes the
following equipments:
¾ Primary measurement elements (meters, orifice-fitting)

¾ On-off valves
¾ Pressure regulators
¾ Safety and shotdown valve
¾ filters, exchangers and other containers.
Therefore in the design, building and testing of these equipments one has to comply with
the dispositions of the Decree mentioned above.
2) FLOW RATE, PRESSURES AND TEMPERATURES
2.1)Flow rate
The flow rates, if not stated otherwise, are always expressed in m3/h at the standard
conditions, i.e. in m3/h at 15 °C and 1,01325 absolute bar.
2.1.1) Delivered flow rate (Qero)

This is the max actual flow rate that the system can deliver.
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2.1.2) Minimum flow rate (Qmin)
This is the minimum flow rate actually required by the plant.
2.1.3) Plant flow rate (Qimp)

Plant flow rate is defined as the maximum flow rate for which the size of the plant has
to be determined. It is appropriate to also consider potential future enhancements.
At the time of construction or reconstruction of the plant Qimp should not be lower
than 125% of Qero.
The maximum value of Qimp must allow normal operation of the REMI plant at Qmin.
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Regulation line flow rate (Qlin)
This is the flow rate which regulates the sizing of the regulation line according to the
following scheme:
PLANTS N.LINES PARAMETERS TO DEFINE Qlin VALUE
CLEARLY INTERRUPTIBLE 1 LINE : Qlin = Qimp
NOT INTERRUPTIBLE TO SUPPLY

2 LINE : Qlin = Qimp
PUBLIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS
CHOICE BETWEEN:
a – FOR EACH LINE : Qlin ≥ 0,5 Qimp
3 b - Σ 3 LINES : Qtot ≥ 1,5 Qimp
with always 2 lines able to
supply
Q ≥ 2/3 Qimp.
>3 TO BE ASSESSED EVERY TIME
NOT INTERRUPTIBLE TO SUPPLY

2 LINE : Qlin ≥ Qimp/2
NON PUBLIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS
≥3 TO BE ASSESSED EVERY TIME
2.1.4) Flow rate off the end of the reading scale of the measurement plant (Qf.s.)
This is the maximum flow rate which can be measured at the top end of the reading
scale of the measuring plant, whose value must be increased by a certain % in relation
to the flow rate delivered, to allow the correct determination of the volumes actually
offtaken.
2.1.5) Emergency flow rate (Qemergenza)

The emergency flow rate is the flow rate delivered in case of emergency by temporary
equipment, and the upstream and downstream emergency valves, if present on the
plant.
2.2)Pressure
Where not otherwise stated, the pressure values are indicated in relative bar (o mbar).
The meanings of the most useful pressure concepts are described below.
2.2.1) Maximum operational pressure (p max es)

The maximum pressure the system may sustain during normal running conditions.
2.2.2) Project pressure (p pro) or (Ps)

The pressure on which the design calculations are based. This pressure must be higher
or equal to the maximum calibration pressure of the release device whose values are
defined in the same decree referred to in the following point 2.2.5.
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2.2.3) Minimum operational pressure (p min)
The minimum pressure the system may sustain during normal running conditions.
2.2.4) Testing pressure (p col)

The pressure used for the mechanical resistance test of the “Main Circuit”. Acceptable
values are those defined by:
¾ MINISTERIAL DECREE 24 NOVEMBER 1984, titled "FIRE PREVENTION RULES

FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE AND UTILIZATION
OF NATURAL GAS WITH DENSITY NOT HIGHER THAN 0,8"
¾ LAW DECREE 25.02.2000 N° 93 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIRECTIVE
97/23/CE CONCERNING PRESSURE EQUIPMENTS (P.E.D.).
2.2.5) Pressure for field pneumatic tightness test

The pressure used to test the tightness of the pipes and plants. It is equal to the
maximum available operational pressure.
2.2.6) Upstream pressure (p mon)

The pressure at the entry of any REMI. Usually the following values are identified:
¾ The maximum value (p mon max), communicated by the Transporter when

defining the connection;
¾ The value for preheating sizing (p mon pre)
¾ The values of minimum contractual pressure as defined in paragraph 2 of the
chapter “Entry and redelivery points pressure” (long period minimum contractual
pressure “p min L”, minimum contractual pressure published yearly “p min A”).
2.2.7) Minimum pressure to size piping (p min P)

The minimum pressure for the geometric sizing of the pipe. This value must be equal
or lower than “p min A” and will be chosen by the designer considering the
provisions of paragraph 2 of the chapter “Entry and redelivery points pressure”.
2.2.8) Adjusted pressure (p reg)

The pressure at the exit of the pressure regulation unit. It may be changed according to
the management needs of the plant. Its maximum value (p reg max) can be equal to
the minimum pressure to size piping and affects the sizing in terms of mechanical
resistance of the relevant part of the plant. The minimum value of the adjusted
pressure (p reg min) experienced for the operations at the Qimp shall be used for the
geometric sizing.
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2.2.9) Minimum pressure to size the measurement (p min M)
The minimum pressure to size the measurement main device and the pipes connected
to it. This value will be defined according to the following table:
P min M
p mon pre ≥ 24 bar The minimum value between “p min A * 1,4”
and 35 bar
12 ≤ p mon pre < 24 bar The minimum value between “p min A * 1,4”
and 20 bar
p mon pre < 12 bar Equal to p min A
2.2.10) Measurement pressure (p mis)

The pressure used to measure gas.
2.2.11) Downstream pressure

The pressure at the exit of the REMI plant.
2.2.12) Differential pressure

The pressure difference between the upstream and downstream intake of a
measurement diaphragm.
2.2.13) Vent pressure

The pressure for the opening of a vent valve, which is higher than the regulated
pressure.
2.2.14) Locking pressure

The pressure to close the stop valve.
In the case of interruption as a result of exceeding the regulated pressure, the locking
pressure is higher than the vent pressure.
2.2.15) Nominal pressure

The nominal pressure is the conventional indication of the rel. max. pressure beyond
which the mechanical stability is no longer guaranteed. Based on this, dimensions of
pipe elements are set such as flanges, valves, faucets.
The coupling nominal pressure – project pressure should be set on the basis of the
current rules related to the nominal pressure. As an example the schemes of the
nominal pressures are provided.
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SCHEME PN (UNI-EN-1333)
(Valid for operational temperature up to 120 °C)
PN1 Maximum project pressure in PN Maximum project pressure in
bar 2 bar
6 5 50 49
10 9 64 62
16 15 100 98
20 19 150 147
25 24 160 156
40 39
SCHEME ANSI (B.16.34 – 1996)

CLASS Maximum project pressure in bar
ANSI For operational For operational temperature up to
temperature up to 50 °C 100 °C
150 19 17
300 50 46
400 66 61
600 100 92
900 150 139
N.B. In cases where PN and the associated ANSI are not easily found in the market,
the coupling should be done at the higher commercial PN or ANSI.
2.2.16) Seal pressure for the preheater and the filter

The following scheme indicates, for the most frequent max operational pressures, the
minimum seal pressures required by this procedure.
Maximum Minimum seal

operational pressure pressure
Bar bar
1,5 2
5 6
12 15
24 30
60 85
64 85
70 85
75 85
On the containers it is not necessary to install safety devices (blowout disk, safety
valves); unless the competent authorities expressely require it in particular cases.
It is not necessary to check the sizing of such devices eventually installed.
1 I valori di PN indicati sono solo quelli per i quali le Norme UNI hanno previsto l'unificazione dei vari
elementi di tubazione (flange, valvole, rubinetti, ecc.)
2 I valori sono arrotondati per difetto
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2.3)Temperature
2.3.1) Project temperature
The project temperature to be considered for the sizing of the plant in terms of
mechanical resistance, are:
-10 ÷ +95 °C for the part of the plant between the upstream flange of the filter and the
downstream flange of the preheater, inclusive of the possible transit pipe between the
two devices.
-10 ÷ +50 °C for the rest of the plant. In case of external temperature lower than –10 °C
the manufacturer must define the value of the minimum project temperature.
2.3.2) Temperature of the gas in entry

A value of +5°C is normally assumed if not otherwise stated.
3) GENERAL PROVISIONS
The plant has to assure regular running at different operational conditions, as follows:
¾ The plant is not subjected to significant stresses other than those associated with the
gas pressure
¾ The external conditions are: temperature –10 ÷ +40 °C humidity up to 95 %
¾ The noise level during the normal operation conditions should not be higher than the
limit set at the plant’s location
The charts to be used within this procedure are contained in attachment 10.
The REMI plant has to be built and run according to the laws and rules issued by the
appropriate bodies and authorities.
In addition, for the preheating plants and the pressure containers and for the electric
devices, the rules issued by the competent bodies should be followed. The electric devices
in places with fire and explosion danger should be reported to the appropriate local
health authority (ASL) by the plant manager.
3.1)Application of the Directive 97/23/CE (P.E.D.)

With reference to the content of point 1.6 all the relevant devices must comply with EC
regulations and bear the EC mark as described in the same document.
The article 22 (Final and temporary dispositions) of the DLgs. n° 93 of 25.02.2000 defines
the application of the Directive in the case of building new plants.
In addition, as far as “safety devices” are concerned (safety valves, monitor, blocks), the
essential requirements defined in the attachment 1° point 2.11 of this Decree must be
satisfied.
3.2)Detail of the general dispositions

The general provisions for the sizing are the following:
a) It should be possible to run the measurement plant with flow rate equal to Qimp.
and upstream pressure values equal to its minimum value.
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By this principle and considering that in some cases it is convenient to have the
highest downstream pressure as possible, the sizing criteria should aim to
minimize the pressure losses and to assure the normal running of the plant in all
the operational conditions.
b) The plant by pass, in relation to point a), should not represent a bottleneck which
increases the pressure losses creating utilisation problems.
c) Low speed allows better regulation, lower noise and pressure losses.
d) To assure an appropriate filtering (separation of the liquid and/or solid particles

present in the gas) for the safe and regular running of the operations, the
separating filters must be physically separated by the preheaters.
e) The measuring plant is made up of a main measuring system complying with the
legal metrology regulations and, if requested, by a backup system (or equipment)
to be used in case of failure of the main system or as control.
The main measuring system must provide in an automatic and continuous way
the values of the volumes and of the calculated flow rates needed to carry out the
measurement, save the data on gas quantities, the diagnostic and the operational
data. These data should be readable directly at the site or transferable by tele-
reading.
The plant can be made up of one or more measuring units in parallel, so that,
considering the nature of the operation (wide seasonal variation in the flow rate or
specific types of offtake) and the Qimp of the plant, the flow rate offtaken always
lies within the valid range to correctly determine the measured quantity.
f) The pressure regulation plant should not cause oscillations and pulses which may
determine measurement errors. It is preferable to insert the possible flow rate
regulation downstream of the measuring plant.
g) The downstream on-off valves of the regulation lines, if present, divide the plant in
two parts: (based on the connection of the taps of the safety devices upstream of
the on-off valve under discussion)
¾ The part upstream of the downstream on-off valves (inclusive), which must
sustain the maximum upstream pressure
¾ The part downstream of the downstream on-off valves, which must sustain
the expected max. regulated pressure.
For the cases where these valves are not considered, the plant must sustain the
upstream pressure up to the regulator (inclusive).
h) Usually the removable connections must be flanged (for the valves also
connections of the type welded – flanged are accepted and for DN ≤ 4" also loose
flanges are accepted). Threaded connections are accepted provided they assure the
seal and the safety and resistance requirements required by the present rules. They
should also assure, in the case of maintenance and substitution, the functionality
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and practicability at least equal to the flanged connections and comply with the
current rules.
i) In general the devices should be located in a building; the standard solution

anticipates: a room for the reduction and measurement devices, a room for the
possible heating system and a room for the electrical equipment which cannot be
installed in “dangerous area”.
If the cabin is not built, the measurement devices should be anyway protected,
therefore:
¾ The measurement devices have to be located in appropriate rooms which

allow people to be present
¾ An appropriate shield for the meters has to be considered.
In all cases the enclosure is necessary.
4) PARAMETERS AND FORMULAS OF COMMON USE
Due to the fact that natural gas is variable in its composition and that it is not necessary to
obtain absolute accuracy of the parameters commonly in use to size the plants, average
indicative parameters are acceptable for this procedure and, where possible, simplified
formulae.
The formulae and parameters in the calculation for plant sizing are:
4.1)Parameters
ρs gas volumic mass at 15 °C and 1,01325 bar = 0,70 kg/m3
Mm gas molecular mass = 16,57 g/mol
Vm gas molecular volume at 15 °C and 1,01325 bar = 23,64 dm3/mol
σ isoentropic index = 1,31
ρsA air volumic mass at 15 °C and 1,01325 abs.bar = 1,22541 kg/m3
µ gas average dynamic viscosity = 10,8 mPa.s
Pb average barometric pressure = 1 bar
P absolute pressure (bar) = p + 1, where p = relative pressure in bar
K deviation coefficient from the law of perfect gas compared to the conditions of
ρs;
K = 1 - 0,002 p
H enthalpic overflows which can be obtained, in kj/kg or in kcal/kg, from the

diagram Pressure/Enthalpy for the pure gas (see attachment 1)
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t gas temperature = 5 °C, if not otherwise specified.
4.2)Formulae
4.2.1) Calculation of the pipe diameter
Assuming the gas temperature equal to 5 °C, the simplified formula is:
345,92 * Q * (1 − 0,002 * p)
Dteo = where:
v * (1 + p)
v = speed in m/s
345,92= numeric constant
Q= flow rate in standard conditions in m3/h
p = relative pressure in bar, at the entry of the pipe
The theoretical diameter obtained by the above calculation must always be rounded to
the normalized diameter defined at point 5.1 applying the following rule:
DN ≥ 0,95 Dteo
4.2.2) Calculation of the pressure loss in the pipe

To calculate the pressure losses the following simplified Renouard formula valid for
high and medium pressures and for values of Q/D < 150 should be used:
(
dp = 1000 * P − P 2 − 25,24 * L * Q 1,82 * D − 4 ,82 ) where:
dp = pressure loss in mbar

1000 = numeric constant
P = absolute pressure in bar, at the beginning of the pipe
25,24 = numeric constant
L = length of the pipe in m
Q = flow rate in standard conditions in m3/h
D = internal diameter of the pipe in mm
5) NOMINAL DIAMETERS TO USE - MATERIALS
5.1)Nominal diameters (DN)

The most used DN are the following:
20 - 25 - 32 - 40 - 50 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 125 - 150 - 175 - 200 - 225 - 250 - 300

- etc. with increase of 50 mm.
5.2)Materials
D.M. 24.11.84 definitions apply.
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6) TYPES OF ON-OFF VALVES TO BE USED
The different types of valves, according to their location, are:
a) From the delivery point to the valves upstream of the filtering unit ball valves or
conic plug valves must be installed.
Ball valves can also have venturi passage with ratio between the passage diameter
(d) and the diameter (DN) of the valve ≥ 60%.
b) Upstream and downstream valves for the preheating unit and/or of the regulation
unit should be as indicated in a).
c) The on-off valve of the blowdown valve must be a ball valve with full passage.
d) The on-off valves of the measuring plant and of its by-pass must be ball valves
(with full or venturi passage as in a) or butterfly valves, with the exception of the
valve upstream of the venturimetric section which has to be a ball valve with full
passage.
e) Exit valves should be as indicated in d).
f) For all other possible valves, the type will be defined on the basis of their function,
consistent with the above criteria.
7) SIZING AND MAIN FUNCTIONAL INDICATIONS
The plants will be designed following the flow schemes contained in Attachment 3.
The quantity and location of the valves, of the equipment and pressure and temperature
intakes must be, in their minimum configuration, that described in those schemes. They
may be increased in number only to improve the plant functionality.
To simplify the check and design operations, the sizing criteria described do not take into
account the pressure losses through the plant, assuming that in most cases this omission is
acceptable.
For the plant resistance, the principles defined in the chapter “General Criteria” and the
information supplied in the chapter “Pressures” apply, except for what is specified in the
following points.
7.1)Diameters and maximum operational pressures of the valves, of the pipes (including
the manifolds) and of connected equipments
The valves must have the same DN of the pipe where they are inserted.
Every section of pipe must have uniform diameter.
The DN must be calculated from the theorical diameter according to the rule in point
4.2.1.
The theoretical diameter must be calculated in such a way that the speeds indicated in the
following scheme should be respected with the specified flow rate and minimum pressure
values.
In the following scheme the maximum operational pressure values are indicated to define
the project pressure relevant for the mechanical resistance of each component of the plant.
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The details in the following points apply to the geometric sizing and in terms of
mechanical resistance.
For the parts of the plant not included in the scheme, the general criteria already defined
apply.
Regarding the number and the location of the insulating joints the present procedure
assumes that REMI entry and exit sections are not underground, while the upstream and
downstream pipes of such sections are underground.
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PARAMETERS TO SIZE THE DIAMETERS
SECTION V SIZING PRESSURE

Flow
max
rate Measure with Measure with NOTE
m/s
Q regulated p. var. p.and t.
1 Upstream section 30 Imp p min P p min P Complying with point 7.2
2 Pipes, valv. filter
30 Lin p min P p min P DN filter ≥ DN pipe
FILTER
3 Pipes, valv. Preheat.
30 Lin p min P p min P DN preheat.. ≥ DN pipe
PREHEATER
4 Pipes, valves
DN ≥ upstream regulator
upstream 1° regulator p min P
30 Lin p min P DN
REGULATOR
5 Pipes and valv.
Downstream 25 Lin < p min P < p min P See point 2.2.8
regulators
6 Manifold downstream
25 Imp < p min P < p min P See point 2.2.8
regulators
7 Valv. feed. And exit
25 Imp < p min P p min P See point 2.2.8
measure. lines
8 Pipes downstream
25 Imp
and upstream entry
< p min P p min P
and exit valves See point 2.2.8
30 Imp
measure. lines
9 By-pass pipes and
valves
measure lines
10 Pipes and valves
series parallel
11 Pipes. Meter lines p mis
p min M Complying with 8.2
METERS 25 Ero (≤ p min P)
12 Pipe venturimetr. line p mis
25 Ero p min M Complying with 8.3
(≤ p min P)
13 Manifold p min P
30 Imp p min P
downstream filters
14 Manifold upstream
30 Imp p min P p min P
preheating
15 Manifold upstream p min P
30 Imp p min P
regulators
16 Exit section 25 Imp < p min P < p min P See point 2.2.8
Pressures:
p min P minimum pressure to size piping

p min M minimum pressure to size measure
p mis measure pressure
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PRESSURE TO SIZE THE MECHANICAL ENDURANCE
SECTION
Measure with Measure with var.
NOTE
regulated p. p.and.
1 Upstream section p mon max p mon max
2 Pipes, valv. filter For the pressure containers,
p mon max p mon max
FILTER see point 2.2.15
3 Pipes, valv. Preheat. For the pressure containers,
p mon max p mon max
PREHEATER. see point 2.2.15
Pipes, valves
4 upstream 1°
p mon max p mon max
regulator
REGULATOR
Pipes and valv. Up to the 1st valve in the gas
5 p mon max p mon max direction
Downstream After the 1st valve in the gas
p min P p min P
regulators direction
Manifold Up to the 1st valve in the gas
6 p mon max direction
downstream p mon max After the 1st valve in the gas
p min P
regulators direction
7 Valv. feed. And exit
p min P p mon max
measure. lines
Pipes downstream
8 and upstream entry
p min P p mon max
and exit valves
measure. lines
By-pass pipes and
9
Valves p min P p mon max
measure lines
10 Pipes and valves
p min P p mon max
series parallel
11 Pipes. Meter lines
p min P p mon max
METERS
12 Pipe venturimetr. line p min P p mon max
Manifold
13 p mon max p mon max
downstream filters
Manifold upstream
14 p mon max p mon max
preheating.
15 Manifold upstream
p mon max p mon max
regulators
16 Exit section p min P p min P
Pressures:
p min P minimum pressure to size piping

p mon max maximum entry pressure
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7.2)Upstream section
This is the section between the delivery point and the upstream filter manifold, the latter
and possible upstream emergency valve included.
The general upstream on-off valve of the REMI plant (1st valve in the direction of the gas
downstream of the delivery point) must be located as close as possible downstream of the
delivery point.
The pipes must have uniform diameter and such dimension as to satisfy the following
condition:
a) gas speed must be ≤ 30 m/s.
To calculate the speeds the formula at point 4.2. can be used, where:
Q = Q plant in m3/h
P = Minimum pressure to size piping (p min P)
The (optional) upstream emergency valve must be installed outside the room in the
section between the general on-off valve and the next on-off valve/s.
Usually it is located downstream of the upstream insulating joint and must be electrically
isolated if it is by-passed from underground pipe protected by current.
The valve and the connected pipes must be sized to allow the supply of the flow rate in
case of emergency.
7.3)Filtering unit
The filters must be efficient enough to hold both the liquid and solid particles present in
the gas.
In addition the filters must have such a filtering capacity as to assure the normal
operations of specific equipment downstream of the same filter (es. regulator, meters, etc.)
with Qimp.
7.3.1) Filter with condensate separator

¾ The filter can be made up by two separate stages (solid and liquid particles).
¾ The filtering element must be changeable.
¾ The minimum filtering capacity must be equal to:
98% of the solid particles ≥ 5 micron
100% of the solid particles ≥ 10 micron
95% of the weight of the carried liquid particles.
¾ The collection capacity should be no lower than 12% of the total capacity of the
filter and shouldn’t impact the gas flowing zone to avoid obstruction.
¾ The pressure loss through the clean filter should not be higher than 0,1 bar with
flow rate equal to Qlin, with pressure equal to a “p min P”.
The manufacturer must declare this deltapi
¾ The filter must be equipped with an indicator of the pressure loss between entry
and exit (dpI), with on-off valves and possible by-pass.
¾ The DN at the entry and exit of the filter should not be lower than the DN of the
pipes connected to it.
¾ A “full size” quick closing is recommended to substitute the filtering element in
short time.
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¾ For the project and building criteria, the rules in force on this subject apply. In
particular the provisions of point 2.2.15 appy.
7.3.2) Additional filter ustream of the meters

In order to avoid damage to the meters in the starting phase of the plant, additional
filters can be installed upstream of the meters, and they should be removed after 2
months to avoid pressure losses or functional defects.
7.4)Heating plant and preheating unit (See note at point 7.4.1.)

The temperature of the gas after the reduction must be regulated at an average value of 5
°C and in any case cannot be lower than 0 °C: this must be assured by the preheating
plant for the Qimp with an upstream pressure higher or equal to that of the sizing of the
preheating.
The preheating plant must assure regulation of the gas temperature with variations,
between minimum and maximum value, lower than 8 °C (on average ± 4 °C versus the
regulated value).
Insulation of the preheating circuit is recommended.
The connection between preheaters downstream of the same preheaters is allowed by
inserting an on-off valve.
When the sizing pressure for the preheating is ≤ 12 bar, or the pressure overfall is ≤ 12 bar
the gas preheating is optional.
7.4.1) Hot water preheater (Note)

The main characteristics are:
¾ The DN at the entry and at the exit cannot be lower than the DN of the pipes
connected to it.
¾ It is advisable to inspect the tube bundle, where the heat exchange takes place.
¾ The speed of the gas in the tube bundle, at the minimum operational pressure,
should be ≤ 40 m/s
¾ The pressure loss at the gas side between entry and exit, in the worst operational
conditions, must be ≤ 0,2 bar at the “p min P”.
The manufacturer must declare this deltapi.
The preheater must be provided with:
¾ On or more vent valves on the gas side

¾ An air vent valve at the side of heating fluid
¾ A vent valve for the heating fluid.
For the project and building criteria, the rules in force on this subject apply. In
particular the provisions in point 2.2.15 apply.
The capacity in kcal/h is obtained by the formula:
h * ρs * Q
C= = 0,78 * h * Q
ηprer
where:
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ρs = gas volumic mass at 15 °C and 1,01325 bar ≈ 0,7 kg/m3
η prer = preheater efficiency ≈ 0,9
Q = maximum line flow rate in m3/h in standard conditions
h = enthalpic overfall in kcal/kg equal to the difference between gas
enthalpy at Pv - tv conditions and gas enthalpy at Pm - Tm conditions
(to be obtained on the basis of the scheme in attachment 1).
Pm = absolute upstream pressure to size the preheating
tm = 5 °C (average value) = delivery temperature
Pv = minimum absolute pressure foreseen downstream of the
regulator (p reg min)
tv = temperature downstream of the pressure regulator.
If the capacity C is expressed in kw and the entalphic overfall h is expressed in kj/kg,

the previous formula becomes:
C = 0,000216 * h * Q
NOTE: This procedure deals specifically only with the cases of hot water preheating
plants, since they are the most frequently used.
Operational temperatures even higher than those indicated may be reached if
using different preheating plants (which may be used, if complying with the
rules in force). In this case, the sizing in terms of mechanical resistance should
take into account the necessary correlation between temperature and pressure.
7.4.2) Thermal capacity

The total capacity of the thermal plant in kcal/h is obtained by the formula:
h * ρs * Q
M= = 0,86 * h * Q
ηrisc * ηprer
where:
Q = max plant flow rate in m3/h = Qimp

η risc = coeff. rid. efficiency boiler ≈ 0,9
Other symbols = same meaning as in 7.4.1.
If the capacity M is expressed in kw and the enthalpic overfall h in kj/kg, the previous
formula becomes:
M = 0,00024 * h * Q
It is advisable, for safety and operational continuity reasons, that the total thermal
capacity should not be provided by just one boiler, but should be distributed at least
between two boilers working in parallel.
7.4.3) Reduction unit feeding the heating system

The unit has to be installed in the room or the area of the reduction (and measurement)
equipment.
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The feed must be shunted downstream of the measure, with steel valve, able to sustain
the maximum operational pressure (usually the measurement pressure).
The reduction unit has to be made up of:
¾ A pressure reducer
¾ A safety valve which avoids, in case of failure of the reducer, the maximum
pressure defined downstream being exceeded.
The two elements, which may be integrated in just one device, may have the casing in
spheroidal iron or other suitable materials if the maximum operational pressure is ≤ 5
bar.
In all other cases the casing should be made of steel.
It is advisable that a backup unit is installed; in this case on the main unit, a stop valve
can be inserted in the regulator, as an alternative to the safety valve. In this case on the
emergency line the monitor (incorporated or not) may be installed, instead of the
safety valve.
7.5)Regulation plant
The regulation plant is made up by the ensemble of valves (monitor, regulator, block) and
possible additional equipment such as pilots, pressure taps, service regulators, connection
small pipes, safety and relief valves. The sizing criteria for the valves are provided.
The calibration value has to be chosen considering the maximum acceptable pressure
value in the downstream network.
The pressure regulation plant should allow a regulated pressure to be obtained with a
maximum variation versus the calibration value equal to 10%. If the measuring plant is
not automated this variation is limited to ± 2,5%.
For each regulation line the pressure reducing valve and the monitor can be two different
valves, in series on the same pipe axis and with the same size characteristics (the
connection between the two valves will be that provided by the manufacturer), or a single
valve with the two functions.
The use of “fail to open” regulating valves with monitor function is not allowed.
The monitor has to be marked EC as safety device complying with D.Lgs. n° 93 of
25.02.2000.
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7.5.1) Design Formula
With (P1 - P2) < 0,456 P1 (not in critical overfall)
gradi
⎡ 3417 P1 − P 2 ⎤
Q = 0,55 * Cg * P1* sen ⎢ * ⎥
⎣ C1 P1 ⎦
With (P1 - P2) ≥ 0,456 P1
Q = 0,55 * Cg * P1
where:
Q = flow rate of the valve m3/h

Cg = characteristic coefficient of the valve
P1 = upstream absolute pressure of the valve bar
P2 = downstream absolute pressure of the valve bar
C1 = ratio between Cg/Cv coefficients, where Cv is the
liquid coefficient of the valve. If the value of Cg is
unknown, but Cv is known, assumptions will be C1 =
30 and therefore Cg = 30 Cv.
7.5.2) Values of Cg and C1

The values have to be officially declared by the manufacturer and usually are
published in the technical specification of the manufacturer.
In particular cases if the Cg and C1 values are not available, the following values may
be used for an indicative calculation:
C1 = 30
Cg = 0.6540 * DN 2 for DN up to 150 included
0,654 * DN 2
Cg = for DN higher than 150
⎛ DN − 150 ⎞
1+ ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 250 ⎠
If the regulator is provided with a muffler and the manufacturer doesn’t define clearly
the resulting Q reduction, the known Cg is multiplied by 0,9.
7.5.3) Values of P1ande (P1 - P2)

The P1 value to insert in the formulae is usually the project minimum absolute
value (p min P + 1).
The value of (P1 - P2) will be equal to (P1 - P reg min), with (P1 - P reg min) higher or
equal to the minimum dp established by the manufacturer and lower than 0,456 P1 (in
the particular cases with minimum upstream pressure equal to 0,15 relative bar, il dp
will be set equal to a 40 mbar). With (P1 - P reg min) ≥ 0,456 P1, the calculation
formulas don’t require the value (P1-P reg min).
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P reg min is the minimum regulated pressure value foreseen for the operations at
Qimp.
7.5.4) Choice of the regulator

The regulator to be chosen is the one – as results from the calculation - able to provide
a flow rate ≥ Qlin.
The calculation should be performed using the formulas A or B, the Cg and C1 values
described at 7.5.2. and P1 and (P1 - P2) values described at 7.5.3.
7.5.5) Choice of the monitor (if separate)

The monitor should have the same dimension characteristics of the regulator described
at 7.5.4.
7.6)Relief valve
The aim of the relief valve is to avoid the increase in the regulated pressure which can
happen in case of closing failure both of the regulators and monitors. As an alternative, a
valve can be installed on each regulation line, or a single valve can be installed
downstream of the manifold.
In the case where the relief valve is installed downstream of the downstream on-off valve,
it is mandatory to install, downstream the relief valve, a spherical on-off valve with full
passage, sealed with lead in opening position, with DN and PN equal to those of the relief
valve.
The relief valves must be marked EC as safety devices complying with D.Lgs. n° 93 of
25.02.2000.
In the cases where this D.Lgs. allows the installation of “qualified valves”, in accordance
with ISPESL rules, these should have the value of the coefficient of efflux K
experimentally determined according to predefined criteria.
In the description of the device must be included:
¾ The net area "A" of the orifice of the valve cm2

¾ the coefficient of efflux K resulting from the ISPESL qualification tests.
The theoretical diameter "dteo" must be equal to 1/10 of the diameter of the pipe from
which it is shunted the pipe on which the same is installed.
The formulas to be used are:
π * ( dteo)
2
4* A*k
dteo = A=
π 4*k
Based on the calculated value of A, the equal or immediately higher value, available in
the market, is to be found.
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8) MEASUREMENT PLANT
The measurement plant is made up of the ensemble of devices and tools installed as
measurement, backup and/or control as well as the piping needed to by-pass the gas
flow.
The primary element has to be designed to allow a valid measurement within the range
Qero ÷ Qmin.
The measurement plants have to be realized in accordance with the general criteria
previously defined, as indicated at point 7.1., and complying with the technical
attachments to the present procedure.
8.1)Allowed equipment and type of piping

The equipment and type of piping allowed for the measurement plants are indicated for
flow rate ranges Qero in the attached table (attach. 2). The standard schemes, as indicated
in attach. 3b, are defined in accordance with these tables.
The flow rate ranges under consideration in m3/h based on the type of the measurement
primary element are the following:
MEASUREMENT WITH VENT.

MEASUREMENT WITH METER
DIAPHRAGM
Qero < 4000 12000 ≤ Qero < 30000
4000 ≤ “ < 30000 30000 ≤ “ < 60000
30000 ≤ “ 60000 ≤ “
The main criteria to define the characteristics of the metering plant are the following:
a) The main measuring system must be automated with electronic data processing
devices (flow computer). The m3/h and m3/d data needed for fiscal reasons must
be saved (current and previous month) and transferred by telereading (switched
network or GSM) according to the standards defined by the transporter. Besides,
in some cases, the back-up and control equipment are required to determine, in a
non automatic way, the gas quantities.
b) The electronic data processing devices (flow-computers, calibrators, PTZ) must

comply with:
¾ Legal metrology provisions in force on the subject issued by EEC Directive

and national laws
¾ CEN rules specific for this product, currently only the EN 12405 “Electronic
volume conversion device associated with gas meters”
¾ ISO international rules concerning the formulae to calculate the flow rates and
quantities in volume and energy.
c) For values of Qero < 12000 m3/h the measurement by venturimetric diaphragm is
not allowed.
d) The measurement by meters is allowed for every value of Qero.
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e) If the meter with a Qmax designed on the basis of Qimp is not able to measure the
minimum flow rate offtaken (e.g.: seasonal variations) it is necessary to install a
meter with lower Qmax , indipendent and in parallel with the 1° meter.
f) For Qero ≥ 4000 and < di 30000 m3/h a second meter equal to the first one has to
be installed as back-up.
The second meter, if the case e) applies, can be of a lower class provided a by-pass
common to the two meters be installed.
g) For Qero ≥ 30000 m3/h the piping of the plant with meters, of the same gauge,
must allow connection in series.
h) For Qero ≥ 30000 m3/h in the plants with two or more meters (of the same gauge)
every meter has to be connected with an automated measurement chain (flow rate
calculator and transmitters).
i) For Qero ≥ 60000 m3/h in the venturimetric plants the automated measurement
chain (transmitters, flow rate calculator) must be duplicated (see attach. 2).
8.2)Measurement with meters

The volumetric meters (with expandable walls, rolling pistons, turbine) must comply with
the legal requirements, the performance and the functional characteristics defined in the
following documents:
¾ National metric rules

¾ EEC Directives concerning the gas meters:
DPR n° 857 of 23 August 1982 (71/318, 74/331, 78/365)
Decree 9 September 1983 and subsequent modifications
¾ UNI-CIG 7987/7988 provisions
¾ ISO 9951 provision
¾ EN 12480 – EN 12261 provisions.
In accordance with what the above laws and rules define, the meter should be equipped
with metric seals, plate with all the data (Qmax, Qmin, pmax, impulses/m3, ecc.) and the
certificate with the calibration curve. The meters made in other EEC Countries must show
on the plate the EEC mark with the approval number of the model.
The meters should be equipped with two pulses emitters with characteristics complying
with the above rules.
8.2.1) Choice of a meter

a) The meters that can be installed should comply with the above requirements, and
assure as minimum value a measurement range with ratio Qmax/Qmin not lower
than 20:1.
b) The maximum operational and measurement pressure connot be higher than the
meter’s Pmax .
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c) The meters with casing made up by material different from steel (spheroidal cast
iron, aluminium) may be used with the limits defined by DM 24.11.84 as far as the
maximum operational pressure and nominal diameter are concerned.
d) To define the Qmax of the meter to be installed, the following steps should be
followed:
d1) Calculate the maximum theoretical flow rate with the following conventional
formula:
Qero
Q max t = 1,05 *
( p + 1)
where:
Qmaxt = theoretical maximum flow rate m3/h
Qero = flow rate delivered (max effective flow rate that the plant must
deliver)
1,05 = increase coefficient equivalent to approx 5% compared to Qero
p = relative measurement pressure in bar, according to the cases
p reg for the plants at regulated p and t
p min M for the measurement plants at pipeline p and t
d2) Identify the meter with Qmax, based on the following table, equal or
immediately higher than Qmaxt calculated as above.
The Qmax values are unified, however the manufacturers may provide
different DN for the same Qmax, or provide no meter with particular Qmax
value. This last case may reduce the choice.
Qmax DN V Qmax DN V Qmax DN V

m3/h mm m/s m3/h mm m/s m3/h mm m/s
25 40 6 400 80 22 6500 300 26
50 4 100 14 400 14
150 6 500 9
40 40 9 650 100 23 10000 400 22
50 6 150 10 500 14
200 6 600 10
65 40 14 1000 150 16 16000 500 23
50 9 200 9 600 16
100 40 22 1600 150 25 25000 600 25
50 14 200 14
250 9
160 50 23 2500 200 22
80 9 250 14
300 10
250 80 14 4000 250 23
100 9 300 16
400 9
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e) The pulse emitters may be low frequency if Qmax is ≤ 400 m3/h. For higher flow
rate at least one should be high frequency.
If a signal (4÷20 mA) is needed of the instantaneous flow rate a high frequency
emitter should be preferred independently of Qmax.
NOTE
The ratio Qmax/Qmin of the turbine meters is variable, because, remaining constant
Qmax, Qmin changes in function of the square root of the gas density at the line
conditions. The minimum flow rate in m3/h at the operational conditions is
approximately given by the following formula:
1,32 * Q min
Q min( p) =
p+1
Qmin(p) = Minimum flow rate m3/h at the operational pressure "p".

Qmin= Minimum flow rate reported in the meter plate (metrologically
approved)
1
1,32= d where d = relative density (0,57392).
8.2.2) Diameter of the rectilinear sections directly connected to the meters

The DN of the pipe of the rectilinear sections (excluding the valves) upstream and
downstream the meter, must be equal to the meter DN.
8.2.3) Lengths of the rectilinear sections directly connected to the meters

Assuming as DN that of the meter needed to calculate a Qero = Qimp, the minimum
lengths to be complied with are:
a) Upstream section
a1) For turbine meters: 10 DN1
The length can be reduced to a 5 DN if a meter with integrated flow rectifier is

installed, in this case the manufacturer should document the result of the tests
carried out in the ways defined in EN 12261 (Annex B) rule.
a2) For meters with expandable walls, with rolling pistons: 5 DN1
b) downstream section
for all types of meter: 2 DN

It necessary to provide after the 2 DN enough room to insert the two thermometer
pockets, to measure and control.
1Per i contatori a parete deformabile od a turbina radiale non risulta necessario alcun tratto rettilineo.
Per cui se il contatore installato è quello relativo a Qimp i tratti rettilinei non sono necessari.
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8.2.4) By-pass of the on-off valve upstream of the meter
On the measurement line with meters with DN ≥ 150 it is advisable to install a by-pass
(DN 25 ÷ 50) to use in the starting operations, avoiding to damage the meter.
8.3)Measurement with venturimetric diaphragm

This measure can be performed if the following 3 conditions occur at the same time:
¾ Value of Qero ≥ 12000 m3/h

¾ DN of the measurement section ≥ 100
¾ Measurement section ≥ 2 bar
The plant must be carried out in accordance with UNI EN ISO 5167-1/A1 rules, the
provisions hereunder indicated and possible rules defined by following legal metrology
regulations.
The gauging certificate of the measurement diaphragm should comply with attach. 5. and
the dimension check in accordance with these rules should be carried out by an
appropriate Institute. The exact dimension of the inside diameter of the pipe should be
reported with the gauging report as defined in attach.
It is advisable for accuracy reasons, both for equipment reasons and for the limits set by
Reynolds number, that the minimum flow rate ‘Qmin’ offtaken should be lower than
approximately 5 % of the F.S. Q. In fact, at that Qmin value corresponds a differential
pressure value equal to 1,25 mbar (measured by the low deltapi transmitter with f.s. 100
mbar). If the plant Qmin is lower than these percentages, better solutions should be
identified to measure the low flow rate, for instance by installing more measurement lines
with automated insertion.
8.3.1) Measurement line

Information relating to the whole measurement line is:
a) Throttling devices
Primary elements made up by diaphragm-holder of the type "Orifice Fittings" with

“pressure taps on the flanges” are allowed.
These devices allow:
¾ A better functionality and operational easiness which reduce significantly the

time needed to substitute or check the diaphragm
¾ Improved ease to center the diaphragm and therefore greater guarantees of
better measurements.
b) Lengths of the rectilinear sections of the venturimetric section
b1) Upstream section
For Qimp < 30000 m3/h L ≥ 30 DN
For Qimp ≥ 30000 m3/h L ≥ 50 DN
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b2) Downstream section
In all cases L ≥ 8 DN
The DN to consider, to define lengths, is the one that, in accordance with the table at
the following point, allows the measurement of a Q = Qimp with speed ≤ 25 m/s and
with:
¾ Measurement p = p reg min (always < p min P) for plant at regulated p and t
¾ Measurement p = p min P for the measurement plant at pipe p and t.
The values indicated are valid until new legal metrology criteria are introduced.
c) Pipes allowed for measurement line
c1) Type of pipes according to the manufacturing process

¾ Obtained by weldless cold-drawing (preferred)
¾ Obtained by weldless hot-drawing
¾ By longitudinal welding.
Different types should be analyzed case by case.
c2) Inside wall condition

Inside walls must be clean, without corrosion and scaling, even if localized in
few points. The presence of a slight rust film is allowed.
d) DN of the pipe to be installed and value of the ratio between diameters
The DN project calculation is carried out according to point 7.1, complying with
the ß limit hereunder indicated and applying the flow rate calculation formula
indicated in UNI EN ISO 5167-1/A1 rule.
ß value(ratio between diameters d/D):
¾ with DN ≥ 100 mm: 0,10 ≤ ß ≤ 0,7

¾ if the lenght of the upstream section is > 40 DN, a value of ß up to a maximum
of 0,75 is allowed.
8.3.2) Lay-out of pipes and devices in thel "entry section"

A plant section defined as “entry section” is a plant section upstream of the rectilinear
section upstream of the metering line. It should be realized in accordance with the
following points:
a) Once defined a reference plan (horizontal or vertical) along the axis of the
measurement section, the “entry section”, located in the reference plan for a total
length ≥ 10 DN (point 8.3.1.c), can be made up by a single pipe, or a pipe, elbows
and/or valves and/or other devices in accordance with the following points.
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b) The gas flow in the "entry section" must always remain, even changing direction,
in the same reference plan defined in a). Therefore it shouldn’t be installed in the
entry section:
¾ Elbows and T part on plan different from the reference one
¾ Any other device which causes a plan change,
compared to the reference plan, in the gas flow.
c) In the "entry section it is forbidden to install:

¾ Any regulation valve
¾ Any expansion in the diameter with ratio higher than 0,5 to 1 of the DN of the
measurement section (the expansions must have length ≥ DN of the
measurement section).
d) The on-off valves in the "entry section" should be of the type described in point 6d.
e) If the upstream rectilinear section has a length ≥ 50 DN the limits set in c) and d)
do not hold and besides the rectilinear sections mentioned in a) may be on
different plans and of the total length strictly necessary to connect the devices or
special parts or elbows.
f) The cases clearly different from those here described should be analyzed case by
case.
8.3.3) Measurement equipment and devices

The equipment and devices necessary in relation to Qero are defined in attachment 2.
The ends of the reading scale of the differential pressure are:
¾ High deltapi 500 mbar
¾ Low deltapi 100 mbar
It should be foreseen pressure taps, deltapi (on the diaphragm) and thermometer
pocket to carry out checks in the field.
All the thermometer pockets should be inserted downstream, after the gli 8 DN, on the
upper generatrix of the pipe.
9) EXIT SECTION
9.1)Exit valve
The last downstream valve, in the gas direction, is described in attach. 3b and 3c.
Practically this may not occur. Therefore the conditions defined in 9.2 and 9.3 should be
satisfied, remaining valid the design criteria above defined until the exit valve.
9.2)DN of the pipe

The pipe of the exit section should have a DN to assure a speed ≤ 25 m/s.
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9.3)Downstream emergency valve (optional)
This valve should be installed outside the room, at the exit section, upstream or
downstream of the exit valve. It may be located upstream or downstream of the
downstream insulating joint and should be electrically isolated if shunted by
underground pipe shielded by current.
The emergency valve should be sized in order to be able to easily supply the emergency
flow rate.
9.4)Check valve
If the plant configuration or the system operations cause possible gas backflows, it is
necessary to install in the exit section a check valve.
10) PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
10.1)Foreword
In this chapter the main criteria to follow in assembling and installing the receiving and
first gas reduction plants are described.
The assembling and installing of the pre-heating plant (boiler, pipes), not considered in
this chapter, should be carried out in accordance with the building and installation rules
of the heating plants, applying for the boiler the safety requirements foreseen by the laws
in force.
10.2)General priciples
10.2.1) Safety and easy of access
The design should consider in particular the safety factor.
The accessibility to all the equipment of the plant should be assured and any point
should be reachable by the relevant tools. An easy exit from the plant should be
assured in case of emergency.
10.2.2) Assembling and installing

The assembling and installing should not cause additional mechanical stresses besides
those produced by the gas pressure.
The special parts, the equipment and the pipe sections should be manufactured and
installed in such a way as to comply with the criteria of verticality, horizontality and
parallelism.
10.2.3) Cabin building

The walled cabin should be built and tested in accordance with the rules issued by the
competent authorities regarding the buildings as well complying with D.M. 24
November 1984 "SAFETY RULES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION,
STORAGE AND UTILIZATION OF NATURAL GAS WITH DENSITY LOWER THAN
0,8".
10.2.4) Materials
The provisions of the same D.M. apply also to the materials. The pneumatic joints for
the devices, impulse taps and relief of the regulating tools must be made by stainless
steel. For inside diameters not greater than 10 mm, they can be also made of copper.
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10.3)Pipes, flanged connections, special parts, releases
As a rule pipes should be layed above ground or should in any case be inspectable.
Underground laying is only allowed for the pipes connecting the general on-off valves
and the plant. At the installation the pipes, the connections and the special parts must be
perfectly internally clean. In building the piping it should be used only special parts such
as: elbows, tees, weldolets, flanges, made by materials and dimensions complying with
appropriate standards (ASTM, ANSI, API, MSS, etc.).
The gaskets should be made in material resistant to effect of gas and to possible odorizing
substances.
In accordance with D.M of 24.11.84, for the safety valves and the release devices in the
atmosphere appropriate vent pipes should be prepared to let gas in the air at appropriate
height (not < to 3 m from the field), not affecting the openings of the possible boiler room.
In particular the end part of the releases should be made in such a way as to let the gas
vent bottom-up and to prevent rain infiltration.
10.4)Welding
Welding should be carried out by qualified welders and with processes qualified by
appropriate and officially recognized institutions.
Contiguous weldings between pipes along the axis with distance lower than 1,5 D (with a
minimum limit of 60 mm) should be avoided.
10.5)Installation of the devices

For the installation of the devices and possible pneumatic joints the indications of the
manufacturers should be respected as well as these criteria. Easy control and calibration
should also be assured.
10.5.1) Separating filters and preheaters

Between lines should be left enough room to let the maintenance operations to be
performed.
If the inspection and maintenance of the filters is not allowed by the free space, a
service platform should be considered. The drainage of the devices should be
separately carried outside of the possible cabin and in such a position as to assure the
maximum safety and the easy collection of possible inpurities.
10.5.2) Regulation plants

Between lines should be left enough room to let the maintenance operations to be
performed.
The appropriate actions should be taken in order to assure in any moment the
continuity and regularity of the operations (e.g. pre-heating or tretment of the gas
feeding possible additional devices such as service regulators and pilots).
Devices by-passing the regulators are not allowed.
10.5.3) Measuring devices

General principles
The measurement devices and the primary elements should be installed in such a
position as to assure an easy access and to easily allow the data collection, the control
and calibration operations.
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If, for specific reasons, it is necessary to install measurement devices in the open air
(transmitters, recorders, calibrators, etc.) they should be shielded within appropriate
protections such as: boxes, cabinets, containers.
These protections should be made by appropriate materials, with such dimensions and
in such a way as to avoid temperature variations outside the limits defined by the
manufacturer.
Measurement venturimetric section

The measurement venturimetric section should be installed in accessible position, if
possible at a height from the field not higher than 1 ÷ 1,20 m .
Meters
The meter has to be installed in such a way as to avoid any mechanical stress caused
by the upstream and downstream piping and according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
If requested, the lubricating oil must reach the set level, and be verified by suitable
lamp.
The meausrement pressure has to be taken by the appropriate tap “Pr” present on the
meter.
In the case of meters with expandable walls and rolling pistons even if provided with
tap Pr, the operational pressure can be measured upstream of the upstream rectilinear
section of the meter.
10.6)Painting and insulation

The piping and all the devices should be protected against corrosion by an appropriate
painting cycle.
Insulation is recommended on the heat exchangers, on the water circuit and on the
measurement section.
10.7)Electrical systems
The gas reduction and measurement plants are locations with the potential for explosions
due to the presence of inflammable gas where the electrical systems (from the 1st of July
2003, also other systems which can represent primer source) must comply with particular
safety requirements.
The definition of the area with explosion danger should be made in accordance with the
criteria set in the CEI EN 60079-10 (CEI 31-30) rule and in the 1999/92/CE directive.
To design the electrical system, the installation and choice of the protection according to
the three types of area (0,1,2), should comply with CEI EN 60079-14 (CEI 31-33) rule and
94/9/CE directive.
Regarding the electrical material to be used, in 1994 the CEE 94/9 directive has been
issued, received by D.P.R. n°126/98, aiming to define for all products, electrical and non
electrical, to be installed in the EU Countries, the essential requirements for the utilizazion
zone. This directive will substitute the previous ones (76/117/CE; 79/196/CE) starting
from the 1st of July 2003. The electrical devices with compliance certifications issued on
the basis of old directives may be installed until and no later than the 30th of June 2003.
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According to the law n.46/90, such electrical systems should be designed by a
professional belonging to the register within his competencies, and the works of
installation, transformation, expansion and extraordinary maintenance should be carried
out by qualified companies, or in the case of non installing companies, by the internal
technical departments which at the end of the works issue appropriate statement of
compliance of the system to the standards.
Such electrical systems, the grounding system, and possible devices against atmospheric
discharges have to be set at work, approved and verified in accordance with D.P.R. 22
October 2001, n° 462.
The check of the need of a device against atmospheric discharges has to be carried out in
accordance with CEI 81-4 rule or, where applicable, CEI 81-1 rule. If the protection system
has to be provided, the provisions contained in CEI 81-1 apply and, where foreseen by
D.P.R. 26.5.59 N.689, it has to be communicated to ISPESL.
10.8)Protection of the undergroung pipes against corrosion

The metallic pipes should be coated against damage caused by the ground where the
pipes are laid and the corrosion caused by possible natural or leaked electric currents.
In presence of natural or leaked electric currents, besides an efficient coating, a cathodic
protection is recommended.
These systems should comply with the legal provisions (D.M. 24/11/1984) and with the
technical rules in force.
10.9)Criteria for the pneumatic connections of the measuring devices

See attachment 8.
10.10)Criteria to install computerized measurement systems
See attachment 9.
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INDEX OF THE ATTACHMENTS
Attach. 1 DIAGRAM PRESSURE – ENTHALPY FOR THE NATURAL GAS (2

pages)
“ 2 MEASUREMENT PLANT WITH FISCAL VALUE (1 page)
“ 3 STANDARD SCHEMES FOR "REMI PLANTS" AND DESCRIPTION

OF THE DEVICES
3a - regulation plant (5 pages)

3b - measurement plant with fiscal value (9 pages)
3c - REMI plants with variable pressure and temperature (4
pages)
“ 4 MAXIMUM ALLOWED ERRORS IN THE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

(1 page)
“ 5 DIAPHRAGM GAUGING CERTIFICATE (1 page)
“ 6 GAUGING OF THE MEASUREMENT SECTION (1 page)
“ 7 REMI PLANT WITH UPSTREAM P max ≤ 5 bar (6 pages)
“ 8 CRITERIA TO CARRY OUT THE PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS (6

pages)
“ 9 CRITERIA TO INSTALL COMPUTERIZED MEASUREMENT

SYSTEMS (5 pages)
“ 10 CARTHOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION FOR PIPELINES (15 pages)
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ATTACH. 1 - DIAGRAM PRESSURE – ENTHALPY FOR THE NATURAL GAS
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Example on how to use the diagram
NOTE: The diagram is taken by "THERMO PROPERTIES OF HYDROCARBONS",

published on “Hydrocarbon Processing and Petroleum Rafiner”, September 1962.
Let’s consider:
the following conditions, upstream of the heating plant and the pressure regulator:
P1 = upstream absolute pressure = 50 bar

T1 = upstream relative temperature = +5 °C
The following conditions, downstream of the pressure regulator:
P2 = downstream absolute pressure = 11 bar

T2 = downstream relative temperature = +10 °C.
The heat quantity supplied to each gas kg to increase the temperature from T1 +5 °C to
T2 +10 °C has to be determined.
On the diagram (see the explaining lines) starting from the point corresponding to 50
bar and +5 °C, draw a vertical line (isoenthalpic) up to the 11 bar straight line; in this
point run the temperature curve which the gas will take after the decompression, if not
preheated.
From this point draw a horizontal line (isobar) up to the +10 °C temperature curve: the
length of the segment indicates the heat quantity supplied at each gas kg , in
preheating phase (31 - 17,7 = 13,3 kcal/kg) or (129,8 - 74,1 = 55,7 kJ/kg).
To determine the gas temperature at the exit of the preheating and at the entry of the
pressure regulator, from the point where the segment and the +10 °C curve meet
follow the vertical line up to 50 bar: in that point the +26,5 °C curve runs and this is the
temperature we were looking for.
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ATTACH. 2 - MEASUREMENT PLANT WITH FISCAL VALUE
SYMBOLS:
V = provides a final value for flow rate and/or vol.
M = belongs to the measurement chain
R = back-up and control
C = control
Vol Qero < 4000 X
Vol. 4000 ≤ Qero < 30000 X
Vol. 30000 ≤ Qero X
Vent.12000 ≤ Qero < 30000 X
Vent.30000 ≤ Qero < 60000 X
Vent.60000 ≤ Qero X
DEVICES TYPE OF MEASUR.PLANT
DESCRIPTION ABBR. 10 30 40 60 61 62
1 Meter FT M M M
2 P and T indicators PI,TI R C C C C C
3 Manotermograph PR,TR R R
4 II° Meter Series/Parallel II°FT R R
5 Venturimetric section FE M M M
6 Type 1 calculator RK V
7 Type 2 calculator FF+FP V V V V V
8 2° Type 2 calculator FF+FP R V
9 Telereading module TEL V V V V V V
10 P Transmittiter PT M M M M M
11 T Trasmittiter TT M M M M M
12 High dp transmitter HdpT M M M
13 Low dp transmitter LdpT M M M
14 Gaschromatograph or RHOS transmitter GC o GT M M
15 E lectric recorder of RHOS and/or Q eGR/eFR R R
16 Multivariable transmitter (Q-dp-p-t) (5) MT R R
NOTE 1 4 2 2 3 2 3
4
NOTES:
A type of plant with higher performance is always allowed.
1) For Qero < 4000 the installation of back-up and control measurement is
recommended.
2) For Qero ≥ 30000 a gas chromatograph (or in alternative the densimeter
RHOS) has to be installed. This device is recommended for Qero between
12000 and 30000. The gas chromatograph should be installed as indicated in
the Attachment 11/B of the chapter “Gas quality” of the Network Code. If
permitted by the legal metrology, the direct connection between the gas
chromatograph and the computer is possible.
3) The signal (4 ÷ 20 mA) of Q must be recorded when the measurement
pressure is, or may be, variable. The signal 4÷20 mA of Rhos must always be
recorded.
4) The devices from pos. 10 to pos. 16 must be duplicated in function of the 2nd
calculator.
5) Device substituting the deltapi indicator and the 3 peen mechanical recorder.
This transmitter calculates Q; it displays the values Q-dp-p-t-; it stores the
same values with hourly frequency for 45 days.
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ATTACH. 3 - STANDARD SCHEMES FOR "REMI PLANTS" AND DESCRIPTION OF THE
DEVICES
ATTACH. 3A – REGULATION PLANT
SUMMARY SCHEME
PRESS.
TYPE OF CHARACTERISTICS
PREHEA TYPE
CUSTOMER REGULATION LINES
T.
NOT
INTERRUPTIBLE
Pubblic Utility > 12 A Min. 2 lines (F,P,M,R) Qlin ≥ Qimp
Pubblic Utility ≤ 12 B Min. 2 lines (F,M,R) Qlin ≥ Qimp
Not Pubblic Utility > 12 A Min. 2 lines (F,P,M,R) Qlin ≥ 0,5 Qimp
Not Pubblic
≤ 12 B Min. 2 lines (F,M,R) Qlin ≥ 0,5 Qimp
Utility
INTERRUPTIBLE
> 12 C LINE (F,P,M,R) Qlin ≥ Qimp
≤ 12 D LINE (F,M,R) Qlin ≥ Qimp
As an alternative to the monitor it may be installed: block valve (upstream of the regulator) or
block valve incorporated in the regulator.
The choice of these alternatives will be made by the designer assessing the operational
conditions foreseen in the downstream network, especially in particular cases (e.g. more remi
plants connected in parallel.
F = SEPARATING FILTER P = PREHEATER (heat

exchanger)
M = MONITOR R = REGULATOR
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REGULATION PLANT – NOT INTERRUPTIBLE
p mon pre. > 12 BAR
TYPE A
POS. DESCRIPTION POS. DESCRIPTION

1 Enbloc Insulating Joint 12 Pressure indicator
2 On-off valve 13 On-off valve
3 On-off valve 14 On-off valve full passage
4 Blind flange 15 Direct-acting Relief valve
5 Gauge tap 16 On-off valve
6 On-off valve 17 Filter with condensate separator
7 Filter with condensate separator 18 Hot water heat exchanger
8 Hot water heat exchanger 19 Pressure regulator – MONITOR
9 Pressure indicator 20 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR
10 Pressure regulator – MONITOR 21 On-off valve
11 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR 22 Boiler to heat water
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REGULATION PLANT - NOT INTERRUPTIBLE
p mon pre. ≤ 12 BAR
TYPE B

4 Blind flange 14 Direct-acting Relief valve
6 On-off valve 16 Filter with condensate separator
7 Filter with condensate separator 17 Pressure regulator – MONITOR
8 Pressure indicator 18 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR
9 Pressure regulator – MONITOR 19 On-off valve
10 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR
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REGULATION PLANT - INTERRUPTIBLE
p mon pre. > 12 BAR
TYPE C

2 On-off valve 10 Pressure regulator – MONITOR
3 On-off valve 11 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR
4 Blind flange 12 Pressure indicator
7 Filter with condensate separator 15 Direct-acting Relief valve
8 Hot water heat exchanger 16 Boiler to heat water
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p mon pre. ≤ 12 BAR
TYPE D

2 On-off valve 9 Pressure regulator – MONITOR
3 On-off valve 10 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR
4 Blind flange 11 Pressure indicator
7 Filter with condensate separator 14 Direct-acting Relief valve
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ATTACH. 3B – MEASUREMENT PLANT WITH FISCAL VALUE
MEASUREMENT PLANT WITH FISCAL VALUE
Qero < 4000
TYPE 10

30 Thermometer pocket 39 Telereading module
31 Temperature indicator 40 On-off valve
32 Pressure indicator 41 On-off valve
34 On-off valve 43 Blind flange
35 Meter 44 On-off valve
36 Thermoresistance 45 Enbloc Insulating Joint
37 Straingauge pressure transmitter 46 Blind disc
38 Type 1 Calculator
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4000 ≤ Qero < 30000
TYPE 30
With meters of the same class the elements 46 and 48 are optional.

30 Thermometer pocket 40 Type 2 Calculator
31 Temperature indicator 41 Telereading module
34 On-off valve 44 Blind flange
37 Pressure and temperature recorder 47 Enbloc Insulating Joint
38 Pressure transmitter 48 Blind disc
39 Thermoresistance
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Qero ≥ 30000
TYPE 40
The meters are deemed of the same gauge.

30 Thermometer pocket 39 Thermoresistance
31 Temperature indicator 40 Type 2 calculator
32 Pressure indicator 41 Telereading module
35 Meter 44 Blind flange
37 Pressure and temperature recorder 46 Enbloc Insulating Joint
38 Pressure transmitter 47 Seal on closed valve
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12000 ≤ Qero < 30000
TYPE 60

30 Thermometer pocket 40 Blind flange
32 Pressure indicator 42 Enbloc Insulating Joint
33 Gauge tap 43 Low dp transmitter
34 On-off valve 44 High dp transmitter
35 Diaphragm-holder 45 Pressure transmitter
36 On-off valve 46 Thermoresistance
37 Multivariable transmitter 47 Type 2 Calculator
38 On-off valve 48 Telereading module
39 On-off valve 49 Blind disc
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30000 ≤ Qero < 60000
TYPE 61

30 Thermometer pocket 42 Enbloc Insulating Joint
31 Temperature indicator 43 Low dp transmitter
32 Pressure indicator 44 High dp transmitter
33 Gauge tap 45 Pressure transmitter
34 On-off valve 46 Thermoresistance
35 Diaphragm-holder 47 Sampling system
36 On-off valve 48 Volumic mass transmitter
37 Multivariable transmitter 49 Type 2 Calculator
38 On-off valve 50 Electric recorder
40 Blind flange 52 Blind disc
41 On-off valve
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Qero ≥ 60000
TYPE 62

30 Thermometer pocket 42 Low dp transmitter
31 Temperature indicator 43 High dp transmitter
32 Pressure indicator 44 Pressure transmitter
33 Gauge tap 45 Thermoresistance
34 On-off valve 46 Sampling system
35 Diaphragm-holder 47 Volumic mass transmitter
36 On-off valve 48 Type 2 calculator
37 On-off valve 49 Electric recorder
39 Blind flange 51 Blind disk
Supply unit with back-up with
40 On-off valve 52
autonomy ≥ 24 ore
41 Enbloc Insulating Joint
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTIC
The characteristics to be supplied during the plant Approval or Modification phases are the
following:
INSULATING JOINT ON-OFF VALVE

Manufacturer Manufacturer
Type Type
Nominal Diameter Nominal Diameter
Nominal Pressure Nominal Pressure
Material
GAUGE TAP THERMOMETER POCKET
FILTER HEAT EXCHANGER
Type Type
Filtering element Gas capacity
Capacity Seal pressure
Seal pressure Thermal capacity
PRESSURE REGULATOR RELIEF VALVE
Type Type
Nominal diameter Nominal diameter
Nominal pressure Nominal pressure
Cg valve coefficient Useful passage section
Calibration pressure K discharge coefficient
Calibration pressure
BOILER
Manufacturer
Thermal capacity
PRESSURE INDICATOR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
Type Type
Scale Scale
METER DIAPHRAGM-HOLDER
Type Type
Max flow rate Qmax Inside diameter
Min flow rate Qmin Design rule
Tap type
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PRESSURE RESISTANCE THERMORESISTANCE
Type Type
Scale Scale
LOW DP TRANSMITTER HIGH DP TRANSMITTER
Type Type
Scale Scale
VOLUMIC MASS TRANSMITTER MULTIVARIABLE TRANSMITTER
Type Type
METER
Manufacturer
Type
Homologation
BLIND FLANGE BLIND DISC
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ATTACH. 3C – REMI PLANT WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE
REMI PLANT WITH PIPE P AND T
TYPE OF CUSTOMER CHARACTERISTICS FILTERING LINES

NON Public Utility Min.2 lines - (F) ≥ Qimp
INTER. Not Public Utility Min.2 lines - (F) ≥ 0.5 Qimp
INTER. 1 line - (F) ≥ Qimp
F = SEPARATING FILTER
MEASUREMENT PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Diagrams of acceptable plant structures and explaining notes are

included in attach. 2
IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES THE FOLLOWING 3 SCHEMES ARE DESCRIBED:
- SCHEME WITH VOLUMETRIC MEASURE (4000 ≤ Qero < 30000 m3/h)
- SCHEME WITH VENTURIMETRIC MEASURE (12000 ≤ Qero < 30000 m3/h)
- SCHEME FOR MOTOR TRANSPORT PLANT (300 ≤ Qero < 4000 m3/h)
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PIPE P AND T : VOLUMETRIC

1 Enbloc insulating joint 10 Meter
2 On-off valve 11 Pressure transmitter
Filter with condensate
5 15 Telereading module
separator
6 Themometer pocket 16 P and T recorder
8 Pressure indicator 18 Enbloc insulating joint
9 On-off valve
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PIPE P and T : VENTURIMETRIC

1 Enbloc insulating joint 11 Multivariable transmitter
2 On-off valve 12 Low dp transmitter
3 Gauge tap 13 High dp transmitter
5 Filter with condensate 15 Thermoresistance
separator
6 Thermometer pocket 16 Type 2 Calculator
7 Temperature indicator 17 Electric recorder
8 Pressure indicator 18 Telereading module
10 Diaphragm-holder 20 Enbloc insulating joint
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PIPE P and T : MOTOR TRANSPORT

4 On-off valve 12 Type 1 Calculator
Filter with condensate
5 13 Telelereading module
separator
6 Thermometer pocket 14 Pressure and temperature recorder
8 Pressure indicator 16 Enbloc insulating joint
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ATTACH. 4 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ERRORS IN MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
Criteria to assure correct measurement

The maximum allowable errors shown in the following table are defined by legal metrology
regulations with two different levels relating to the “first check” in the plant and to the
“periodic check” in the field. However, to assure correct measurement the interested parties
should not limit themselves to comply with the maximum allowable error, but should strive for
a better result adopting the following criteria.
During the periodic check, calibration operations should be carried out to bring the total error,
or the error of the single equipment, as close to zero as possible, even if the observed error does
not exceed the maximum value. For Type 2 equipment this action should be taken
independently from the periodic check due date if the check indicates a total error [C
calculation] or [Q calculation] greater than or equal to 0,8%. However the interested party may
agree stricter limits to increase the equipment accuracy.
Table of the maximum allowable errors in the metric checks
PRIMARY INSTRUMENTS BACK-UP

Bar Temperature Deltapi C Q
Type of Measurement
Pos. Pressure °C mbar calculat calculati
check system
ion on
1 First Volumetric Type 1 ≤ 0,6%
2 Periodic Volumetric Type 1 ≤ 1,2%
3 First Volumetric Type 2 ≤ 0,3% ± 0,4 ≤ 0,6%
4 Periodic Volumetric Type 2 ≤ 0,5% ± 0,6 ≤ 1,2%
Venturimetric Type
5 First ≤ 0,3% ± 0,4 ≤ 0,3% ≤ 0,6%
2
Venturimetric Type
6 Periodic ≤ 0,5% ± 0,6 ≤ 0,4% ≤ 1,2%
2
Note: C calculation = calculation of the total conversion coefficient (includes variables P, T, Z)

Q calculation = calculation of the instantaneous flow rate in m3/h (includes variables ∆P, P, T, Z)
All % values refers to the measured value except the ∆P value which refers to the calibration end of scale.
Allowable errors for measurement devices (Back-up and Control)
Table of the maximum allowed errors

Maximum error in the condition of:
Pos. Device Note
Calibration Operation
Mechanic recorder
- pressure 0,5% 1%
1 % referred to e.s.
- temperature 0,5% 1%
“
- flow rate √dp 0,5% 1%
Multivariable Transmitter
2 0,2% 0,5% “
P – T – deltapi
3 Electric recorder 0,3% 0,5% “
0,5% limit referred
4 Densimeter 0,2% 0,5% to analysis
calculation
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ATTACH. 5 - DIAPHRAGM CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE n° _____________________________
DATE _____________________________
RIF. _____________ PAGE __________ of ________
Check and gauging according to UNI EN ISO 5167-1 rule: diaphragm n° ____________________________________
REQUESTED BY ________________________________________________________________
ADDRESSEE ________________________________________________________________
PLANT LOCATION ________________________________________________________________
MEASURED VALUES LIMIT CONDITIONS
d1 ................ mm d max. = 1,0005 d = ................ mm

d2 ................ mm d min. = 0,9995 d = ................ mm
d3 ................ mm 0,2 D ≤ d ≤ 0,75 D
d4 ................ mm
-------------------------------------------- d ≥ 12,5 mm
Average value d ................ 0,005 D < e < 0,020 D
mm
-------------------------------------------- e max – e min. ≤ 0,001 D
e ................ mm E max – E min. ≤ 0,001 D
E ................ mm e ≤ E < 0,05 D
F ............…….. ° 30° ≤ F ≤ 60°
No bur or other elements visible at first sight at the Entry and Exit edges.
The upstream sharp edge complies with the regulations.
The checks have been performed at the temperature of .................. °C for the following equipment:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
WRITTEN BY VERIFIED BY APPROVED BY
__________________________ __________________________ __________________________
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ATTACH. 6 - GAUGING OF THE MEASUREMENT SECTION
IDENTIFICATION DATA
Manufacturer Fabrication year DN Pipe Number

Installed on REMI plant Manufacturer Location
D in mm.
D measured values in mm (to 2 decimal places) Value average
Sez. a, b, c
D1 D2 D3 D4
Sez. a
Sez. b
Sez. c
Dmax = 1,003 D = Dmin = 0,997 D =

Sez. d
D measured in
mm
Sez. e Dmax= 1,03 D= Dmin= 0,97 D=
Check date At the temperature of °C.
Measurement device used
NOTE:
WRITTEN BY VERIFIED BY APPROVED BY
__________________________ __________________________ __________________________
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ATTACH. 7 - REMI PLANT WITH UPSTREAM P MAX ≤ 5 BAR
EXPLANATORY NOTES
a) Foreword
The design and implementation of REMI plants should comply with D.M. 24
November 1984 "Fire prevention Dispositions for the transportation, distribution,
storage and utilization of natural gas with density lower than 0,8", published in the
supplement of the “Gazzetta ufficiale” n° 12 - 15 January 1985.
Also the provisions contained in the UNI-CIG 8827 Rule should apply in particular as
far as final reduction plants are concerned.
Final reduction plants are defined as those reducing pressure for pipeline gas,
operating with relative entry pressure in the range 0,04 < P max es. ≤ 5 bar and exit
pressue not higher than 0,04 bar used to supply a distribution network or households
directly.
b) Sizing and number of regulation lines

The design of the regulation lines should be based on the flow rate of the regulation
line (Qlin).
This flow rate is defined in the following table, on the basis of the n° of lines and the
plant flow rate (Qimp = maximum flow rate to size the plant, given the forecasts).
PLANTS N.LINES PARAMETERS TO DEFINE Qlin VALUES

CLEARLY INTERRUPTIBLE 1 LINE: Qlin = Qimp
NOT INTERRUPTIBLE
supplying Public Utility 2 MAIN LINE. : Qlin = Qimp
customers
CHOICE BETWEEN:
a – FOR EACH LINE: Qlin ≥ 0,5 Qimp
b - Σ 3 LINES: Qtot ≥ 1,5 Qimp
3 with always 2 lines
able to supply
Q ≥ 2/3 Qimp.
>3 CASE BY CASE VALUATION
NOT INTERRUPTIBLE
supplying customers not Public 2 LINE : Qlin ≥ Qimp/2
Utility
≥3 CASE BY CASE VALUATION
c) In the case of filters, separation of liquid particles is not mandatory. In this case, if
necessary, the control operations should be intensified.
The minimum filtering capacity of the whole functioning range should be equal to
100% of the solid particles ≥ 50 micron and not higher than that defined by the
manufacturers for the regular running of specific equipment (e.g. meters, regulators,
etc.).
d) As a partial modification to the specification contained in the Procedure “Main criteria

to size REMI Plants" the valve installed downstream of the pressure regulator can also
be a butterfly valve.
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e) Thermometers should only be used where good technical standards allow this.
f) The meter should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction and
with the rectilinear upstream and downstream distance indicated in the “Procedure to
size Remi plants".
g) The equipment should be installed in housings allowed by the D.M. and by the UNI-
CIG rules described above.
If metallic boxes are used, they should be equipped with appropriate grounding.
h) The schemes mentioned at point 2 refers to minimum REMI plant configurations with
the following characteristics:
¾ P mon max ≤ 5 bar
¾ not final reduction plant
¾ Qimp < 300 m3/h
¾ Fiscal measurement in accordance with attach. 2
¾ Automated system.
In particular, the FA scheme refers to the minimum configuration for interruptible

accessory measurement plant. This type of plant may be required for fiscal, contractual,
accuracy reasons or for any other reason; it will be usually shunted downstream of the
main pressure regulation.
For cases other than those described, the following points should be taken into account.
h1) For REMI plants with P mon max > 5 attach. 7 is not applicable.
h2) In the case of a final reduction plant, Qero > 120 m3/h and P mon max between
1,5 and 5 bar, it is necessary that, both on the main line and on the possible
emergency line, a second emergency device be installed; in this case one of the
emergency devices should be made up of a stop valve to be installed upstream of
the monitor or incorporated in it.
h3) For every reduction plant (final and not final) if Qero ≤ 120 m3/h and P mon max
≤ 1,5 bar, the installation of only one emergency device is allowable made up of a
double pressure reduction-regulation overfall incorporated in the reducer,
provided it is in accordance with the above UNI-CIG rule.
h4) For plants with Qimp ≥ 300 m3/h the measuring plants should also comply, in
relation to the piping, with attach. 2 and 3b.
h5) If the ancillary measurement plant is not interruptible, it must comply with the
other schemes shown in the following table, where relevant (e.g. filters or
regulators may not be relevant).
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SUMMARY TABLE AND SCHEMES
TYPE OF CUSTOMER TYPE REGULATION LINE CHARACTERISTICS

NOT INTERRUPTIBLE
Public Utility NF Min. 2 lines (f,M,R) Qlin ≥ Qimp
Not Public Utility NF Min. 2 lines (f,M,R) Qlin ≥ 0,5 Qimp
INTERRUPTIBLE
F LINE (f,M,R) Qlin ≥ Qimp
ANCILLARY
FA LINE (M,R) Qlin ≥ Qimp
As an alternative to the monitor, stop valves (upstream of the regulator) or stop valve
incorporated in the regulator, can be installed.
The choice between these alternatives will be defined by the designer globally assessing
the operational conditions expected in the downstream network, according to specific
cases (e.g. more remi plants connected in parallel).
M = MONITOR R = REGULATOR
Bi = BLOCK (incorporated in the regulator) f = FILTER

(with reduced performance)
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REGULATION PLANT – NOT INTERRUPTIBLE
TYPE NF

2 On-off valve 13 Straingauge pressure transmitter
5 Filter 16 Telereading module
6 Pressure regulator – MONITOR 17 On-off valve full passagge
7 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR 18 Direct-acting Relief valve
8 On-off valve 19 Enbloc insulating joint
9 Thermometer pocket 20 On-off valve
11 Pressure indicator
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TYPE F

2 On-off valve 12 Straingauge pressure transmitter
4 On-off valve 14 Type 1 Calculator
5 Filter 15 Telereading module
6 Pressure regulator – MONITOR 16 On-off valve full passage
7 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR 17 Direct-acting Relief valve
8 Thermometer pocket 18 On-off valve
9 Temperature Indicator 19 Enbloc insulating joint
10 Pressure indicator
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REGULATION PLANT - ANCILLARY
TYPE FA

1 Enbloc insulating joint 9 Straingauge pressure transmitter
3 Pressure regulator – MONITOR 11 Type 1 calculator
4 Pressure regulator – REGULATOR 12 Telereading module
5 Thermometer pocket 13 On-off valve full passage
6 Temperature indicator 14 Direct-acting Relief valve
8 Meter 16 Enbloc insulating joint
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ATTACH. 8 - CRITERIA FOR PERFORMING PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The pneumatic connections of the measurement equipment should be acrried out in

accordance with the following principles.
a) The length of the pipes must be as short as possible; the maximum total length
allowed (for single connection) is 45 m.
b) The connecting pipes should be laid above ground and should be easily
inspectable. If the distance requires it, appropriate bearings should be considered
and gangways are permitted at a minimum height of 2 m so as not to obstruct the
passage. Underground passages are not allowed.
c) The pneumatic connection pipes at any point of the passage should always have a
8% minimum slope towards the condensate separating kegs, or towards the
manifolds or towards the connection point on the main line when these latter do
not exist.
d) Usually all measurement, control or back-up equipment should be connected

separately and directly to the connection point on the main line.
If this is technically not possible (e.g. taps on the orifice fitting or taps on the meter
or to avoid interfering with the inferior semicircumference of the throttling device)
a mainfold should be installed close to the connection point with as many taps as
there are instruments to connect. (See the schemes where the position and the
quantity of stop cocks are indicated).
The manifold should be installed in vertical position and with the drain cock top-
down.
The section of the connecting pipe between the entry tap and the manifold must be
as short as possible.
e) At each connection in advance of the instrument a condensate separating keg

should be installed with capacity not lower than than 500 cm3, fixed below the
instrument.
The connection manifold/instrument should be vertical or with equivalent slope.
On the pressure and differential pressure transmitter connections the condesate
separating keg may be eliminated, if the manifolds and a continuous slope
towards it exist.
MATERIALS AND DIMENSION
a) Pipes
The following materials should be employed in order of preference:
¾ Stainless steel
¾ copper
¾ steel API 5L Gr B
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In the last case the connections should be of pocket-type to be welded.
Inside diameter value
Φ = 8 mm (Φ external 10mm) for connection total length ≤ 15 m

Φ = 10 mm (Φ inside 12 mm) for total length > 15 m.
connection 15 ÷ 45 m
b) Pipe fittings for connection pipes Φ 6 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm (stainless steel and
copper)
The use of compression pipe fittings of universal type with countersunk pipe at
37° in stainless steel is recommended for the connections on devices, valves,
manifold etc.
When the connection lengths are such that a single pipe cannot be used, a welded
connection is recommended as a alternative.
c) Stop cocks and manifold (zero setting units)
The following materials should be employed in order of preference :
¾ Stainless steel
¾ Carbon steel
¾ Nonferrous metallic materials only for max. operational pressure ≤ 5 bar.
Type of shutter:
¾ Needle valve type or not lubricated ball valve type are permitted.
The connections should always have DN ≥ 3/8" with threaded ends, according to
ANSI B.2.1. NPT.
In any event the inside passage should have a diameter smaller than 6 mm.
In cases where the connections are made by steel pipes API 5L Gr B ≥ DN 1/2",
given the rigidity of such connections and the seal of pipe fittings, more taps or
manifolds should be installed to allow the calibration without disconnecting the
instruments.
The use of manifolds is always recommended since they allow calibration and
control operations to be performed easily and safely, and without any
disconnections (always to be avoided).
Type of manifold:
¾ For devices measuring the differential pressure: 3-valve or 5-valve manifold.

¾ For devices measuring the pressure: 2-valve manifold.
The taps and the manifolds should have high quality performance, such as:
¾ Perfect seals on the stem and the shutter seat

¾ Seals to be obtained without excessive stress on the taps
¾ Easy maneuverability of the taps without excessive stress, to get the closing
seal.
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MEASUREMENT DEVICE PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS
Trasmitters and recorders for plant Qero < 60000 m3/h
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KEY
1- High delta P transmitter

2- Low delta P transmitter
3- Pressure transmitter
4- Multivariable (Q-dp-p-t) transmitter
5- 3-valve or 5-valve (suggested) Manifold with connections ½"
6- Water trap
7- Manifold
8- pin or ball Cutoff cock ½"
9- Connection pipes
10- Drain cock with tap
11- pin or ball Cutoff cock ½" or (suggested) 2-valve Manifold connections ½"
12- Pressure recorder.
13- Taps with connections ½" for control taps.
NOTE
In the case of two meters running alternate or in series, the same water trap can be
used interposing a 3-valve or (recommended) 5-valve manifold between the pipe
entering the water trap and the pipes coming from the meters.
N.B.
The valves and the taps not used will be sealed in closing.
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MEASUREMENT DEVICE PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS
Trasmitters and recorders for plant Qero ≥ 60000 m3/h
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KEY
1- High delta P transmitter

2- Low delta P transmitter
3- Pressure transmitter
4- 3-valve or 5-valve (suggested) Manifold with connections ½"
5- Water trap
6- Manifold
7- pin or ball Cutoff cock ½"
8- Connection pipes
9- Drain cock with tap
10- pin or ball Cutoff cock ½" or (suggested) 2-valve Manifold connections ½
11- Taps with connections ½" for control taps
N.B.
The valves and the taps not used will be sealed in closing.
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ATTACH. 9 - CRITERIA TO INSTALL COMPUTERIZED MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
SCOPE
This document defines the general criteria for the development and installation of
automated systems for the fiscal measurement of gas supplied by REMI plants.
Systems considered
The measurement systems considered include:
a) Processing devices (calculators, manothermocalibrator, thermocalibrator)

b) transmitters and/or sensors connected to the processing devices
c) electric connections
d) pneumatic connections
e) accessories and components necessary for the installation and to assure appropriate
running (boards, boxes,shields, etc..).
For the main components, indicated in points a) and b), these devices should be subject
to the statutory metric tests; these devices, according to the definition of the Central
Metric Bureau, are classified as:
¾ "Type 1", an electronic device converting the gas volume, associated to the meter,
where the (temperature and pressure) sensors are an integral part of the meter.
¾ "Type 2", an electronic device converting or processing the gas volume, where the
temperature, pressure (and possibly differential pressure) sensors are separate (and
interchangeable) components.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The choice of the type of electric safety device to be used to install converters must be
done in accordance with CEI EN rules in force.
The converters should not be installed in places under the direct action of solar rays, of
rain, or in places where dust or corrosive acids are present in the atmosphere.
Installation should also not take place close to sources of electromagnetic disturbances
such as electric cabins, inverters, high tension lines, etc.
The "type 2" converters can be contained in boards installed both on the floor and on
the wall, provided its internal components can be easily accessed.
In both cases it should be possible to access the internal connections from just one side
(front or back) by specific door which can be sealed to prevent unauthorized acts.
The "type 1" converters can be installed both on the wall and directly on the meter,
provided the maximum access to their internal components is assured.
For particular weather conditions, a condensate resistance and/or aeration fan should
be installed, to allow correct operation of the converter given the expected maximum
and minimum temperature and humidity level in the room where it is installed.
Other equipment (e.g. Q regulators, additional recorders, commutators, controls etc.),
provided the size and number allow, can be installed on the board provided they are
fitted in specific space totally closed on all sides by welded plate and independent
access door.
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ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
Specified below are type of cables, how they should be laid and connected to the
equipment, the power supply line and grounding.
a) General principles
All the electric cable should preferably be of the type “NOT FIRE
PROPAGATING” in line with CEI 20-22 rule.
The wires should be of flexible type, made of copper and spiral.
The R-value can be > 1,5 (Uo/U = 230/300 V) for plants in Ex-i execution while it
should be > 3 (Uo/U = 450/750 V) for the type of plants using other protection
methods.
The feeding or signal cables, in addition to the primary insulation of each
conductor, should have secondary insulation by appropriate material, containing
all the conductors and should be in the form of a cylindrical shape.
The terminals of the conductors should be clearly marked in the same way as that
indicated in the functional electrical scheme, a copy of which should be available
on the plant.
In the AD-PE plants the terminal connection on the transmitter side, or
thermoresistance side, should be made by flexible cable-holding pipe in Ex-d
execution.
In the Ex-i plant the Zener barriers shoul be of the passive type in for safety
reasons.
b) Equipment connections
b1) Cable Characteristics
A multicore cable with PVC abrasion proof coating (minimum size 0,8 mm)
should be used to carry out the lines for the entry/exit signals and every
conductor should have a minimum section of 1,5 mm2.
This section, only for plants in Ex-i execution, can be ≤ 1,0 mm2 if the length is
< 100 m. Where the colour of the sheath is used to identy the circuits, the light
blue color should be reserved for the Ex-i circuit cable.
The cable should be provided with a total electric shielding (with 100%
coverage) made by (Mylar) aluminium tape with 0,05 mm minimum thickness
and flexible drainage conductor by tinned copper minimum section 0,5 mm2;
or by copper plait. One end of the cable shielding should be connected to the
ground at only one point which in the Ex-i circuits, if not otherwise indicated,
should be on the same ground bar of the passive barriers.
The number of wires should be defined on the basis of the device to be
connected.
To connect theromoresistance cables at least 4 wires should be used.
The colours used for the measurement signal cables should be different, for +
and – signs.
b2) Cable laying

The cable path to connect the measurement equipment can be above ground
or underground provided an easy inspection can be assured and it should be
defined in such a way as to minimize the connection length.
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Permitted above ground locations include gangways, channels or directly
fixed on the wall. Underground laying should be carried out in accordance
with the appropriate building criteria, such as the use of inspection and
threading traps, connected by PVC pipe sections with length < 20 m.
The cable housings should be defined along the whole path in such a way as
to keep separate the different circuit types (e.g. power, signal and
communication cables) - therefore signal cables should not be laid in the same
passages, gangways, channels or pipes used for laying power cables.
Parallel paths are allowed for signal and power cables only if they are laid at a
distance apart greater than 0,80 m.
This spacing is not required for short parallel sections (around a few metres).
Ex-i circuit cables should not be inserted in pipes containing non Ex-i circuit
cables or not belonging to the measurement system.
Non armoured cables without protecting pipes should be protected against
mechanical damage along the whole path.
Each category of laying should be undertaken, in terms of the quantity and
size of cable, consistent with the expected load and other stresses.
The path of the cable must be chosen in such a way that its distance and
orientation do not lead to induced overvoltage, that is they should be laid
without producing induction loops.
b3) Connections
The connections to entry and exit signals should be linked to terminal boards,
located within the box containing the converter, appropriately grouped
according to the functions.
Where Zener barriers are required for saftey reasons, they will replace the
terminals and will be the only point of interconnection between the
measurement equipment and computer.
Independently from the type of safety plant, the electric connections of the
equipment (Dp, P, T, ρ., etc.) should be made up by a single cable for each
device without intermediate junctions between the terminals of the same
device and those on the device to which the signal is directed.
To fix the conductors to the terminal boards terminals with insulated prod
should be used.
The shunts from computer exit signals with additional or different functions
from fiscal measurement (e.g. flow rate regulation, remote transmitting) must
always be carried out by interposing an appropriate galvanic separator
between the terminal board and the converter.
c) Network supply
If the equipment is supplied by the network voltage, they should be supplied by
an untinterruptible power supply with batteries sized to assure the normal
running of the measurement system, during a power failure on the main network,
for a 6 hour period. Every device directly supplied by the power supply must be
individually connected to it, isolated by appropriate switch. The supply line
upstream of the uninterruptible power supply, which must use a multipolar cable
with a minimum of 3 wires of section 1,5 mm2 with PVC sheath and coating, must
be shunted by the main supply line by interposing a magnetothermal differential
switch with high sensitivity (Id=300 mA), sensitive to alternate and unidirectional
pulsating currents (class A), with breaking capacity 6kA and adequate uninominal
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current; this switch should be dedicated - that is it should not cross the supply line
dedicated to other devices.
The provisions contained in 3.2.2. (connection of the measurement equipment)
apply for the laying of cables.
d) Earthing
The recommendations described here should be considered as an addition to those
contained in CEI 64-12, 64-8 e 81- 1 rules.
As a general earth plate it is advisable to use a meshed earth net spread all over
the plant area, thickening it in the most critical zones, connected to which at a
single point, should be an equipotential bar, the cable shields, the functioning and
protection earth wires.
The earth wires of the accessible metallic parts of the devices (e.g. the box) should
be installed so as to minimize the impedance and to limit to the minimum the area
subtended by the turns made up with the other supply and signal cables.
For the earthing of intrinsically safe plants AD-I, the solutions suggested by the
manufacturers of the relevant equipments (transmitters, converters, etc.) should be
followed together with the provisions contained in the Certificate of Compliance
(Ex-i) of such devices.
In the intrinsically safe circuits (barriers, separators and transmission cables
marked by the transmitters) earthing should be carried out by a conductor
insulated by every other earth of the plant and connected to the earth system in
just one point (all the passive barries, fixed on just one earth bar, must be
connected to the equipotential earth system by a single conductor with section 6
mm2.)
The resistance between the earth terminal and the equipotential earth point must
be less than 1 Ω.
The passive barriers, in any operational condition, should never be subjected to a
voltage higher than 250 V a.c.; it is therefore a prerequisite that the earthing of the
intrinsically safe circuits and the earthing of the network supply at 230 V a.c. be
equipotential.
d1) Check of the efficiency of the earthing

Following installation of new plant, or modification of the same, an efficiency
check should be performed of the earthing of the whole measurement system
(transmitters, cables, barriers, boards, boxes, supply, etc..) using the methods
defined by the CEI 64-8 e 64-12 rule, and summarizing the outcome in a
report.
PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICITY SUPPLY VARIATIONS
To be reliable, the measurement system must be provided with the necessary

protection against electricity supply variations, both on the entry and exit circuits.
The main recommended solutions, which can be improved by adopting new available
technologies, are:
¾ Overvoltage discharger
The installation of dischargers assures the protection against overvoltage due to
lightning discharges which hit overhead lines, supply lines or areas close to the
cabin. They provide protection also against overvoltage due to commutations in
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ENEL stations and against the MT or HT line short circuits. This does not always
assure that the voltage will not exceed the maximum values; in any event, for the
dischargers which do not allow automatic restart, continuous checks are needed to
control the situation.
¾ Network filters
The network filters should be able to limit symmetrical and asymmetrical
interferences. Filters with double absorption cells are preferred since they are more
effective.
¾ TVSS
The TVSS (Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor) are hybrid devices, made up of
filters and resistors, able to absorb very high quantities of energy and are
characterized by a high operating speed to take account of the rapid growth of the
impulse. This aspect is very important since it protects the device from damaging
events and lengthens its operational life.
To protect telephone lines it is advisable to use hybrid protection made up of
dischargers and resistors, to provide protection for lines subject to frequent
overvoltage.
It is also advisable (if feasible), to increase the electromagnetic conditions within a
REMI cabin, to interconnect all the metallic parts of the structure with significant
dimensions (metallic coverings, reinforcement bars, etc..), as well as to connect it to
the lightning protection system (LPS), creating an effective shield (Faraday cage) of
the structure.
CEI 81-1 and CEI 81-4 rules contain the assessment of the risk to decide whether to
install a lightning protection systems (LPS) and the criteria to use in their
installation.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRANSMITTERS (DELTAPI - PRESS. – TEMP.)
The transmitters must be installed on appropriate supports with no vibrations

appropriately fixed on the ground and/or on the wall (a distance from the ground
between 1 and 1,5 m is recommended).
The position should allow easy access to carry out maintenance and calibration
operations.
The thermoresistance (PT100) to measure the temperature should be inserted in a
thermometer pocket, full of mineral oil. The insertion depth of the pocket within the
tube must be as a minimum 1/3 of the “DN”, in pipes with DN ≥ 300 the depth can be
reduced at a minimum of 100 mm.
The thermometer pocket must be made of stainless steel; with max operational
pressure ≤ 5 bar the pocket may be provided by pipe. The pocket should be installed
along the superior generatrix of the pipe in vertical postion, for pipes with small
diameter (DN ≤ 100) a 45° slope with respect to the pipe axis is allowed.
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ATTACH. 10 - CARTHOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION FOR PIPELINES
1) SCOPE
The scope of this annex is to provide a mechanism to identify the devices of the
functional diagrams of gas reception and reduction plants.
In this system equipment is identified by a graphic symbol and a literal abbreviation,
those relating to the instruments also by a literal sign, and are described either in the
list of instruments on in appropriate specification. (See point 5)
2) GRAPHIC SYMBOLS
The graphical representation of the symbols does not require any particular scale. The
dimensions of the symbols will be chosen according to the complexity of the system
concerned.
The symbols should be set out in the design according to the most logical sequence and
in the direction of the gas flow, avoiding line intersections, as far as possible.
To increase the understanding of the direction of the process flows, direction arrows
may be inserted on the lines representing the pipes.
All heights should be in mm.
3) NUMERICAL ABBREVIATIONS
In the functional plant diagrams, numerical abbreviations and graphical symbols are
used to identify devices in the diagram.
The numerical abbreviation is followed by a number if the device is unique and by a
number followed by a dot and by another progressive number if there is more than one
instance of the same equipment.
In the list of equipment only the first number is shown.
If the device is multi-functional (e.g. manothermograph) the numeric abbreviation will
always be the same and it will be repeated, for each function, near the graphic symbol
on the diagram.
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4) LITERAL ABBREVIATIONS
The literal abbreviations, used for the equipment, identify their function.
The construction and interpretation of the literal abbreviations use the following table:
MEANING OF
EQUIPMENT
ABBR. POSITION LETTER THE
DESCRIPTION
LETTERS
aFR Prefix a Average Average
1a position F Flow Rate Flow rate
2a position R Recorder Recorder
FR 1a position F Flow Rate Flow Rate
2a position R Recorder Recorder
PI 1a position P Pressure Pressure
2a position I Indicator Indicator
TI 1a position T Temperature Temperature
2a position I Indicator Indicator
In the construction of the abbreviation the position of the letter has a fundamental
importance.
In fact, the identification abbreviation is generally made up by different letters with the
following positions:
- a) prefix
- b) 1a position
- c) 2a position
- d) 3a position
- e) 4a position
- f) suffix
The prefixes (4.4.a.), precede the first positions, are in lower case letters and are
identified on the previous table in the second column.
The positions 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, (4.4.b,c,d,e) are in upper case and are identified in the
following table in the third, fourth,fifth and sixth colums respectively.
The suffixes (4.4.f) occupy the last position, divided by a hyphen and are in upper case.
In the table they are identified in the seventh column.
The prefixes (4.4.1.) and the letters indicated in points 4.4.2. represent the function of
the base equipment.
The suffix indicated in point 4.4.3. identifies the equipment upstream or downstream
of the base equipment to which it sends or from which it receives the signal.
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FUNCTION OF THE LETTERS IN EACH POSITION OF THE ABBREVIATION
1a 2a 3a 4a
LETTER PREFIX POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION SUFFIXES
Lower case Upper case Upper case Upper case Upper case Upper case
letter letter letter letter letter letter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A Absolute average analysis Alarm alarm alarm
B flame
C By programme conductivity Regulator regulator regulator
D Differential delta. Operational Volu. Blowout disc
mass
E electric Primary element Primary
element
F Flow rate Computer Flow rate
G reference vol. mass Glass pilot lamp
H high manual
I Indicator
K time Calibrator calibrator
L low level
M humidity Electric engine
P pressure Printer Piston
Q board
R ratio pressure Recording.
temperature
S speed safety - block block
block
T turbine temperature transmit. transmit. transmit. transmit.
V venturimetric viscosity valve valve

autoact.
W weight Sump
dp Differential
pressure
XX Generic equipment
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5) LIST OF EQUIPMENT
The list of equipment is made up by seven colums with the following headings:
First column "POSIT." = first number of the numeric abbrev.

Second column "QUANT." = N° of identical equipments
Third column "BRAND" = name of the manufacturer
Fourth column "TYPE” = abbrev. identifying the equip.
Fifth column "DESCRIPTION" = short description of the equip. And
technical characteristics needed to
identify it.
Sixth column "DN" = equip. Nominal diameter
Seventh column "PN/ANSI" = equip. Resiatnce class.
The list of equipment should be made on UNI A4 format paper.
6) USE OF THE SYMBOLS
The graphic symbol will only appear on the diagram according to the point 2
clarifications.
The numeric abbreviation will appear both on the diagram and in the list of
equipment, according to the point 3 clarifications.
The literal abbreviation, if relevant, will appear on the diagram, located within the
graphic symbol of the equipment, according to the point 4 clarifications.
The functional diagram must be designed on UNI A4 or UNI A3 papers.
7) DESIGN OF THE PLANTS
When designing plant, and for those equipment for which a specification description is
required, their number of specifications may be added to the list of equipment, in
addition to a short description of the equipment.
8) TABLES OF THE GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS AND OF THE LITERAL

ABBREVIATIONS
The following tables contain the graphical symbols in current use (including the
additional literal abbreviations if appropriate).
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Pipes - Connections – Electric Transmission
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Elbow- Tees - Reductions - Bottoms- Flanges – Thermometric pockets – Dielectric
Disks – Dielectric Joints- Demounting Joints – Valves with special functions
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Valves – Servo controlled Valves – Blowout Discs – Hydraulic guides - Safety
devices with blowout discs – Stop Valves - Valves with special functions
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Pressure Regulators
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Pressure containers - Separators - Filters – Heating Filters - Exchangers
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Odorizers – Expansion tank - Boilers - Punps - Compressors
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Meters – Throttling devices – Venturimetric Sections – Flow Rectifiers
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Instruments- Indicators – Indicators and Recorders
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Recording instruments – Regulating Recording instruments – Average Flow Rate
Recorders
Totalling instruments
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Recording instruments with more pens - Printers - Computers
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Converters - Transmitters – Ancillary Devices
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SIZING OF

1) FOREWORD (SCOPE - OBJECTIVES - LIMITS)

¾ provide the minimum technical-construction sizing criteria for REMI plants

1.1)Plant with adjusted pressure and temperature

g) fuel system for the preheating unit (optional)

1.2)Plant with pipeline pressure and temperature

1.3)REMI plant with max upstream p ≤ 5 bar

1.4)Functional types of the plants

1.6)Law and standard references

¾ EC laws and Directives in force at the time of the design

1.7)Pressure equipment (Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23 CE)

¾ Primary measurement elements (meters, orifice-fitting)

2) FLOW RATE, PRESSURES AND TEMPERATURES

2.1.1) Delivered flow rate (Qero)

2.1.3) Plant flow rate (Qimp)

PLANTS N.LINES PARAMETERS TO DEFINE Qlin VALUE

CLEARLY INTERRUPTIBLE 1 LINE : Qlin = Qimp

NOT INTERRUPTIBLE TO SUPPLY

>3 TO BE ASSESSED EVERY TIME

NOT INTERRUPTIBLE TO SUPPLY

≥3 TO BE ASSESSED EVERY TIME

2.1.5) Emergency flow rate (Qemergenza)

2.2.1) Maximum operational pressure (p max es)

2.2.2) Project pressure (p pro) or (Ps)

2.2.4) Testing pressure (p col)

¾ MINISTERIAL DECREE 24 NOVEMBER 1984, titled "FIRE PREVENTION RULES

2.2.5) Pressure for field pneumatic tightness test

2.2.6) Upstream pressure (p mon)

¾ The maximum value (p mon max), communicated by the Transporter when

2.2.7) Minimum pressure to size piping (p min P)

2.2.8) Adjusted pressure (p reg)

2.2.10) Measurement pressure (p mis)

2.2.11) Downstream pressure

2.2.12) Differential pressure

2.2.13) Vent pressure

2.2.14) Locking pressure

2.2.15) Nominal pressure

SCHEME ANSI (B.16.34 – 1996)

2.2.16) Seal pressure for the preheater and the filter

Maximum Minimum seal

2.3.2) Temperature of the gas in entry

3.1)Application of the Directive 97/23/CE (P.E.D.)

3.2)Detail of the general dispositions

d) To assure an appropriate filtering (separation of the liquid and/or solid particles

i) In general the devices should be located in a building; the standard solution

¾ The measurement devices have to be located in appropriate rooms which

In all cases the enclosure is necessary.

4) PARAMETERS AND FORMULAS OF COMMON USE

ρs gas volumic mass at 15 °C and 1,01325 bar = 0,70 kg/m3

Mm gas molecular mass = 16,57 g/mol

Vm gas molecular volume at 15 °C and 1,01325 bar = 23,64 dm3/mol

σ isoentropic index = 1,31

ρsA air volumic mass at 15 °C and 1,01325 abs.bar = 1,22541 kg/m3

µ gas average dynamic viscosity = 10,8 mPa.s

Pb average barometric pressure = 1 bar

P absolute pressure (bar) = p + 1, where p = relative pressure in bar

H enthalpic overflows which can be obtained, in kj/kg or in kcal/kg, from the

4.2.2) Calculation of the pressure loss in the pipe

dp = pressure loss in mbar

5) NOMINAL DIAMETERS TO USE - MATERIALS

5.1)Nominal diameters (DN)

20 - 25 - 32 - 40 - 50 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 125 - 150 - 175 - 200 - 225 - 250 - 300

The different types of valves, according to their location, are: