Leak Detection Equipment i

Exelon’s gas distribution affiliates use the following equipment to monitor emission leaks on
transmission and distribution pipes.

Emission
Emission Type Facility Type Survey Type
Reading Level Detection
Equipment Description of Equipment Detected By Surveyed with Performed by
Ranges of Warning
Equipment Equipment Equipment
Equipment

Optical Methane Infrared technology mounted to front of Transmission and

Natural Gas Mobile PPM Audible, Visual
Detector vehicle. Distribution Mains

Remote Methane Distribution

Handheld infrared technology device. Natural Gas Walking PPM Audible, Visual
Leak Detector Service Lines
Distribution
Detecto Pak-Infrared Handheld infrared technology device. Natural Gas Walking PPM Audible, Visual
Service Lines

Distribution PPM (0-10,000

Natural Gas, Oxygen, Service Lines, PPM). LEL (0-
Sensit Gold G2 Infrared Laser Thermometer technology. Carbon Monoxide, Meter Sets, Walking 100%). Percent Audible, Visual
Hydrogen Sulfide Customer Fuel volume (5-
Lines (indoors) 100%).

Leak Monitoring Schedules

Exelon’s gas distribution companies monitor pipelines for leaks in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 192.706
(for transmission lines) and 49 C.F.R § 192.723 (for distribution lines).

Inspection Frequencies/Intervals Facilities Monitored Monitoring Device Used

1. Coated Cathodically Protected RMLD (Remote Methane Leak

Not to exceed 39 months but at least
Service Survey #1 Services Detector
once every 3 calendar years
2. Plastic Services DPIR (Detecto Pak-Infrared)
1. Bare Steel Services RMLD (Remote Methane Leak
Not to exceed 39 months but at least
Service Survey #2 2. Unprotected Coated Steel Services Detector
once every 3 calendar years
3. Copper Line Services DPIR (Detecto Pak-Infrared)
RMLD (Remote Methane Leak
Not to exceed 15 months but at least
Service Survey #3 1. Business District Services Detector
once each calendar year
DPIR (Detecto Pak-Infrared)
Not to exceed 39 months but at least DPIR (Detecto Pak-Infrared)
Indoor Survey
once every 3 calendar years Sensit Gold G2
Not to exceed 63 months but at least 1. Coated Cathodically Protected Mains OMD (Optical Methane
Mobile Survey #1
once every 5 calendar years 2. Plastic Mains Detector)
1. Bare Steel Mains with No Leak
Not to exceed 39 months but at least History OMD (Optical Methane
Mobile Survey #2
once every 3 calendar years 2. Unprotect Coated Steel Mains with Detector)
No Leak History
1. Business District Mains
2. Cast Iron Mains
3. Once Protected Bare Steel Mains OMD (Optical Methane
Not to exceed 15 months but at least
Mobile Survey #3 4. Bare Steel Mains Not Covered in Detector)
once each calendar year
Mobile Survey #2
5. Uprotected Coated Steel Mains Not
Covered in Mobile Survey #2
Not to exceed 2.5 months but at least 6 OMD (Optical Methane
Transmission Leak Survey
times each calendar year Detector)

All leaks are verified and graded with Sensit Gold G2

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Leak Grading and Repairs

Leak-grade repair timeframes and prioritization methodologies exceed federal requirements.

• Exelon bases its leak grading system on guidance material from the Gas Pipeline Technology
Committee (GPTC).
o Exelon uses four different grades of natural gas leaks (Grades 1, 2A, 2B and 3).
o Exelon repairs hazardous leaks (Grade 1) promptly in accordance with 49 C.F.R. §
192.703.
o Exelon’s response time for Grade 2A and 2B leaks exceeds the regulatory requirements
specified in Section 192.703.

Leak Numbers for 2018

Cause of Leak (2018) PECO Mains PECO Services BGE Mains BGE Services DPL Mains DPL Services
Corrosion 761 453 169 1,181 36 255
Natural Force Damage 58 0 254 146 28 12
Excavation Damage 60 325 50 226 26 81
Other Outside Force 0 0 19 66 0 6
Pipe, Weld or Joint Failure 503 142 2,645 2,551 35 91
Equipment Failure 0 0 33 516 0 0
Incorrect Operations 0 0 11 79 1 0
Other 152 61 3 320 38 12
Total 1,534 981 3,184 5,085 164 457

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This document provides supplemental information to support the “Natural Gas System Emission Reductions”
discussion on page 60 of the 2018 Exelon Corporation Sustainability report available at:
http://www.exeloncorp.com/sustainability/interactive-csr