Eia 3x500mt

Environmental Impact Assessment Report
For Development of LPG Storage Terminal (3X500 MT)

At
LPG Mounded StorageFacility at HPCL, Gidha Industrial Growth
Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar, 802314
By
EIA Consultant:
EQMS INDIA PVT. LTD. INDIA

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EQMS INDIA PVT LTD, DELHI

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Expansion of LPG Mounded Storage Facility at HPCL,
Rev No. 0
Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha,
Issue Date: 15.04.2017
Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 PROJECT PROPONENT & PROJECT ................................................................................................................8

1.2 NATURE OF PROJECT: ....................................................................................................................................8
1.3 DEMAND/SUPPLY GAP: ...................................................................................................................................9

1.4 NEED & JUSTIFICATION OF PROJECT .............................................................................................................9
1.5 SEAC APPROVED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA ...................................................................................10
1.6 FRAME W ORK OF ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................10
1.7 METHODOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ....................................................................10
1.8 CONTENTS OF THE EIA REPORT ..................................................................................................................11
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 PROJECT LOCATION ......................................................................................................................................14

2.1.1 Connectivity........................................................................................................................................14
2.2 PROJECT DETAILS.........................................................................................................................................14
2.3 LPG HANDLING PROCESS ............................................................................................................................23
Tanker Unloading Operation............................................................................................................................23
Safety precautions during loading / unloading operations .........................................................................24
2.3.1 LPG Cylinder Filling Process ...........................................................................................................25
2.3.2 LPG Mounded Bullets.......................................................................................................................26
2.4 DESIGN CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................26
2.3 UTILITIES & OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE .........................................................................................................30
2.3.1 Water Source .....................................................................................................................................30
2.3.2 Electricity & Fuel Requirements ......................................................................................................30
2.4 SAFETY SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................................30
2.4.1 Hazards of LPG .................................................................................................................................30
2.5 FIRE FIGHTING FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................32
2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS...........................................................................................................................32
2.6.1 Waste Water generation & Management plan ..............................................................................32
2.6.2 Emission/ Air Environment ..............................................................................................................33
2.6.3 Solid & Hazardous waste generation & Management plan ........................................................33
2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT .............................................34
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................... 35
3.1 BACKGROUND AND SALIENT ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES OF THE STUDY AREA .......................................35
3.1.1 Environmental Setting and Salient Environmental Features of the Project Area ....................35
3.1.2 Site Connectivity ................................................................................................................................38
3.1.1.1 ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROTECTED AREAS ..............................................................................................38
3.1.3 Existing Sources of Pollution ...........................................................................................................38
3.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT..............................................................................................................................43

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3.2.1 Geology ..............................................................................................................................................43

3.2.2 Geohydrological Status of Study Area ...........................................................................................43
3.2.3 Drainage Pattern ...............................................................................................................................43
3.2.4 Topography ........................................................................................................................................43
3.3 LAND USE PATTERN................................................................................................................................43
3.3.1 Seismicity and Associated Hazards ...............................................................................................46
3.4 SOIL ..............................................................................................................................................................47
3.4.1 Sampling and Analysis .....................................................................................................................47
3.4.2 Soil Characteristics ...........................................................................................................................48
3.5 METEOROLOGICAL DATA ..............................................................................................................................51
3.5.1 Wind Speed and Direction ...............................................................................................................52
3.5.2 Relative Humidity ..............................................................................................................................52
3.5.3 Temperature ......................................................................................................................................52
3.5.4 Rainfall ................................................................................................................................................52
3.5.5 Site specific Met Data: ......................................................................................................................52
3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................53
3.6.1 Selection of Monitoring Stations .....................................................................................................54
3.6.2 Analysis of Ambient Air Quality: ......................................................................................................54
3.6.3 Observation on Ambient Air Quality ...............................................................................................56
3.7 AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY ......................................................................................................................58
3.7.1 Noise Levels in the Study Area .......................................................................................................58
3.7.2 Observation of Ambient Noise Quality ...........................................................................................59
3.8 GROUND W ATER ...........................................................................................................................................59
3.8.1 Depth to Ground water table (CGWB, Bhojpur District, 2011) ...................................................59
3.8.2 Ground Water Quality .......................................................................................................................60
3.8.3 Surface Water Quality ......................................................................................................................63
3.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................................................................65
3.9.1 Study Area and Sampling Locations ..............................................................................................66
3.9.2 Methodology adopted for the Survey .............................................................................................66
3.9.3 Forest Type of the Study Area ........................................................................................................66
3.9.4 Endangered Plants ...........................................................................................................................69
3.9.5 Aquatic Ecosystems .........................................................................................................................69
3.10 TRAFFIC STUDY ........................................................................................................................................70
3.11 DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEATURES ................................................................................72
3.11.1 Economic Structure...........................................................................................................................80
3.11.2 Workers Scenario ..............................................................................................................................81
3.11.3 Composition of Main Workers: ........................................................................................................82
3.11.4 Composition of Marginal Workers: .................................................................................................83
3.11.5 Composition of Non-Workers: .........................................................................................................83
3.11.6 Education Facilities ...........................................................................................................................84
3.11.7 Medical Facilities ...............................................................................................................................85
3.11.8 Potable Water Facilities ...................................................................................................................85
3.11.9 Communication, Road & Transport Facilities................................................................................85

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3.11.10 Banking Facility .............................................................................................................................86

3.11.11 Power Supply ................................................................................................................................87
4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ...................................... 97
4.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................97

4.2 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................................97
4.2.1 Impact on Topography .....................................................................................................................98
4.2.2 Impact on Regional Climate ............................................................................................................98
4.2.3 Impact on Air Environment ..............................................................................................................98
4.2.4 Impact on Noise Environment .......................................................................................................100
4.2.5 Impact on Water Environment .......................................................................................................101
4.2.6 Soil.....................................................................................................................................................103
4.2.7 Land Use Pattern ............................................................................................................................104
4.2.8 Biological Environment ...................................................................................................................104
4.2.9 Socio-economic Environment .......................................................................................................105
4.3 CONCLUSIONS .............................................................................................................................................105
5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) ................................................................ 107
5.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................107

5.2 ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY ..........................................................................................................................107
5.3 ALTERNATIVE SITE ......................................................................................................................................107
5.4 ALTERNATIVES FOR LPG STORAGE AND FILLING FACILITIES ....................................................................108
5.5 ALTERNATIVE FOR RISK REDUCTION FOR LPG .........................................................................................108
6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ................................................................................... 109
6.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................109

6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULES ..............................................................................................109
6.2.1 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring ........................................................................................110
6.2.2 Water Quality Monitoring ...............................................................................................................110
6.2.3 Noise Levels Monitoring .................................................................................................................110
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN .........................................................................................................110
6.4 LPG LEAK DETECTION MECHANISM...........................................................................................................112
7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES .......................................................................................................................... 113
7.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................113

7.2 HAZARD AND OPERABILITY STUDY (HAZOP) ...........................................................................................113
7.3 QUANTITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS STUDY (QRA) ...........................................................................................113
7.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSE & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLANNING (ERDMP) STUDY ................................114
8 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................................................. 116
8.1 IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................................................................116

8.2 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL ...........................................................................................................................116

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8.3 REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS .........................................................................................................................116

8.4 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS .......................................................................................................................117
9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .......................................................................................... 118
9.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................118

9.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ..................................................118
9.2.1 Site Preparation ...............................................................................................................................118
9.2.2 Sanitation .........................................................................................................................................118
9.2.3 Construction Equipment & Wastes ...............................................................................................119
9.2.4 Storage of Hazardous Materials ...................................................................................................119
9.2.5 Hazardous Waste Disposal ...........................................................................................................119
9.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DURING OPERATION PHASE .........................................................119
9.3.1 Air Environment ...............................................................................................................................119
9.3.2 Fugitive Emission ............................................................................................................................120
9.3.3 Water Environment .........................................................................................................................120
9.3.4 Noise Environment ..........................................................................................................................122
9.3.5 Solid waste management ...............................................................................................................123
9.3.6 Green Belt Development ................................................................................................................123
9.3.7 Financial Projection for Conservation ..........................................................................................124
9.3.8 Safety and Fire Fighting .................................................................................................................125
9.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL ...........................................................................................................127
9.5 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL .......................................................................128
9.6 REPORTING AND MONITORING SYSTEM .....................................................................................................129
9.7 BUDGETS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP AND MONITORING PLAN .........................................................130
9.8 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................................130
10 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................... 132
10.1 MANAGEMENT OF RELEASES OF POLLUTANTS .....................................................................................132

10.2 RISK ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................................................132
10.3 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF HPCL, VILLAGE GIDHA, ARRAH, DIST: BHOJPUR, ...........132
10.4 REMARKS................................................................................................................................................133
11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT .................................................................................................. 134
List of Tables
Table 2.1: No. of Storage Tanks & Capacity ..............................................................................19

Table 2.2: Details of Existing & Proposed Facility ......................................................................19
Table 2.3: Details of Existing Facility (To be deleted) ................................................................21
Table 2.4: Details of Proposed Facility (To be added)................................................................23
Table 2.7: Electricity & Fuel Requirements ................................................................................30
Table 2.5: Important Properties of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) ...........................................31
Table 2.8: Fuel Requirement .....................................................................................................34

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Table 2.9: Existing & Proposed Manpower ................................................................................34

Table 3.1: Salient Environmental Features of Proposed Site ......................................................36
Table 3.2: Summary of Methodology for Primary/Secondary Baseline Data Collection ...............40
Table 3.3: Land use of the Study Area ......................................................................................44
Table 3.4: Soil Sampling Locations ............................................................................................47
Table 3.5: Physiochemical Characteristics of Soil .......................................................................48
Table 3.4: Meteorological Data of Patna (Period 1974-1990).....................................................52
Table 3.7: Meteorological Data of Project site ..........................................................................53
Table 3.8: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations .................................................................54
Table 3.9: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results for PM2.5 and PM10 (24-hour average) .......54
Table 3.10: Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations .......................................................................59
Table 3.11: Ambient Noise Quality in Study Area ......................................................................59
Table 3.14: Name of Ground Water Sampling Locations ...........................................................60
Table 3.15: Ground Water Quality .............................................................................................61
Table 3.5: Ground Water Quality ...............................................................................................62
Table 3.16: Surface Water Sampling Locations..........................................................................64
Table 3.17: Surface Water Quality.............................................................................................64
Table 3.18: Recorded Forest Area of Bihar ................................................................................65
Table 3.19: List of Trees /Plants in the Project Area ..................................................................67
Table 3.20: List of Fauna Found in the Project Area ..................................................................68
Table 3.21: Details of Fishes Available In Study Area ................................................................70
Table 3.23: Traffic on NH 30 .....................................................................................................70
Table 3.22: Exiting and Propose Traffic of Project .....................................................................71
Table 3.24:Caste-wise Population Distribution of Study Area Villages........................................72
Table 3.25: Male-Female wise Literates & Illiterates Population ................................................78
Table 3.26: Distribution of Work Participation Rate ...................................................................81
Table 3.27: Composition of Non-Workers ..................................................................................83
Table 3.28:Village-wise Occupational Pattern ............................................................................88
Table 3.29: Village wise Basic Amenities, 2011 ........................................................................92
Table 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Proposed LPG Bottling Plant .............................111
Table 9.1: Responsibilities of Personnel of the HS&E Cell ........................................................128
Table 9.2 Budget for Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Plan ..........................................130
List of Figures
Figure 2.1: Project Location TOPO Map .....................................................................................15
Figure 2.2: Project Location on Google Image...........................................................................16
Figure 2.3: Plant Boundary of Proposed plant ...........................................................................17
Figure 2.4: Key Plan of Project Site ...........................................................................................20
Figure 2.5: Proposed Plant Lay Out Along with Existing Facilities ..............................................22
Figure 2.6: Process Flow Chart ..................................................................................................28
Figure 2.7: Process Description of Project .................................................................................29
Figure 2.8: Design of Mounded Storage Bullet ..........................................................................29
Figure 3.1: Environmental setting of the 10 Km radius of the plant site ....................................37
Figure 3.2: Google view of Gidha Industrial Area (BIADA) viewing project site and nearby
industries ...........................................................................................................................39

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Figure 3.3: Sampling Monitoring Locations ................................................................................42

Figure 3.4: Graph Showing Land Use of the Study Area (10 km Radius) ...................................44
Figure 3.5: Land use Map of 10 Km Area around Project Site....................................................45
Figure 3.6: Seismic map of the study area ................................................................................47
Figure 3.7: Wind Rose Diagram (October 2016 to December 2016) .........................................53
Figure 3.8: Ground Water Table Map of Bhojpur District ...........................................................60
Figure 3.9: Male-Female wise Population Distribution ...............................................................76
Figure 3.10: Scheduled Caste Population in Study Area.............................................................77
Figure 3.11: Scheduled Tribes Population in Study Area............................................................77
Figure 3.12: Male-Female wise Distribution of Literates & Illiterates .........................................78
Figure 3.13: Workers Scenario .................................................................................................82
Figure 3.14: Composition of Main Workers Population .............................................................82
Figure 3.15: Composition of Marginal Workers .........................................................................83
Figure 3.16: Composition of Non-Workers .................................................................................84
Figure 9.1: ETP with capacity in operation to treat water. .......................................................121
Figure 9.2: Rain Water harvesting at 3 Points in Plant. ...........................................................122
Figure 9.3: Existing green Belt ................................................................................................124
Figure 9.4: Public Awareness and Plantation activity ...............................................................129
List of Annexure
Annexure I : Accreditation of Environmental Consultant

Annexure II : Copy of TOR Letter
Annexure III : Compilation of Standard Terms of Reference
Annexure IV : Land Allotment Details
Annexure V : License from Department of Labour
Annexure VI : NOC from Pollution Control Board (Air/Water)
Annexure VII : Authorization Letter from to occupier or operator for handling the
hazardous waste
Annexure VIII : Baseline Monitoring Data
Annexure IX : Hazard and operability study (HAZOP)
Annexure X : Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) Report
Annexure XI : Emergency Response Disaster Management Plans (ERDMP)
Annexure XII : Land Use and Latest Satelite Image (10 & 5 Km)
Annexure XIII : License to Store Compressed Gas in Pressure Vessel or Vessels
Annexure XIV : License from Petroleum & Explosive Safety Organization (PESO)

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1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides background information of the project, LPG market scenario in the
target region, location of the proposed project, the scope of EIA study as per approved
terms of reference from Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry), Ministry of Environment and
Forests,, methodology adopted for EIA study and structure of the report.
1.1 Project Proponent & Project

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Government of India Enterprise
with a Navratna Status and a Forbes 2000 and Global Fortune 500 company. It had
originally been incorporated as a company under the Indian Companies Act 1913. It is
listed on the Bombay Stock exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), India.
It operates 2 major refineries producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels & specialties,
one in Mumbai (West Coast) of 6.5 Million Metric Tonne Per Annum (MMTPA) capacity
and the other in Visakhapatnam, (East Coast) with a capacity of 8.33 MMTPA. In addition,
HPCL has constructed a 9 MMTPA refinery at Bathinda, in Punjab, with Mittal Energy
Investments Pvt. Ltd., as a Joint venture.
HPCL has an annual sales/income from is operations to the tune of Rs 2,32,188 Crores
(US$ 38.75 Billions) during FY 2013-14, having about 20% Marketing share in India
among PSUs and a strong market infrastructure. HPCL's Crude thru put and Market
Sales (including exports) are 15.51 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) and 30.96 MMT
respectively in the same period. HPCL holds an equity stake of 16.95% in Mangalore
Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited, a state-of-the-art refinery at Mangalore with a
capacity of 15 MMTPA.
HPCL's vast marketing network consists of 13 Zonal offices in major cities and
101Regional Offices facilitated by a Supply & Distribution infrastructure comprising
Terminals, Pipeline networks, Aviation Service Stations, LPG Bottling Plants, Inland
Relay Depots & Retail Outlets, Lube and LPG Distributorships.
The current proposal has been submitted to State environmental appraisal committee,
Bihar for issuance of Environmental Clearance for the expansion of HPCL LPG plant at
Arrah, Patna. The Arrah facility receives LPG from HMEL Bathinda refinery, HPCL
Visakhapatnam, GAIL petrochemical plant in Pata (UP) and HPCL Haldia through road
Tankers of 17 or 18 MT capacity. Eight unloading bays are provided for transfer of LPG
from the road tankers to storage bullets.
.
1.2 Nature of Project:

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The proposed project is characterized by the construction of a Mounded storage facility of

total capacity 1500 MT for storing Bulk LPG. This broadly involves installation of three
nos. of horizontally placed cylindrical steel vessels each capable of storing 500 MT of
LPG. These storage vessels sited above ground are then encased completely by a
mound of earth except for nozzles, manhole and inspection covers fitted on top of the
vessel. The associated jobs stemming out of this core project objective, namely
fabrication of pipelines for product transfer, re-sitement of pumping facility, construction of
approach roads, and provision of firefighting facility are also included in the scope of
project.
HPCL Bottling Plant shall operate strictly as a storage & Cylinder Bottling facility for LPG.
No byproducts /additional products are generated / manufactured during the operations.
Hence, the present proposal is classified under Schedule 6(b) & Category ‘B’ according to
EIA Notification 2006 & subsequent amendments.
1.3 Demand/Supply gap:
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is an essential commodity and the HPCL’s LPG Bottling
Plant at Arrah is responsible for meeting the needs of consumers based in the district of
Bhojpur and surrounding districts. The Bulk/packed LPG needs of Commercial and
Industrial establishment of this region is also catered by the Plant. Presently, the bottling
requirement of the Plant is around 300 MT per day as dictated by the Market Demand
and the storage capacity is 1000 MT providing only 2.5 days coverage. Any disruption in
bulk supplies from the existing supply sources is bound to affect the bottling and will
create backlog in the market. This issue will be addressed adequately by the proposed
mounded storage facility of 1500 MT storage capacity.
1.4 Need & Justification of Project

Liquid LPG is a clean fuel and is extensively used as cooking fuel in India. Due to
increase in urbanization and improved quality of life the demand for its consumption is
increasing. In order to increase its new customer base and to serve the existing
customers in a better way M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. are augmenting
their existing bottling plants and setting up new plants . With the present LPG Bottling
facilities in Arrah, HPCL is unable to meet the growing demand of LPG in the surrounding
region.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is having a LPG Bottling plant at Plot
no. Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar, 802314
and is located approximately 10 kms from the city of Arrah. The Bottling Plant caters to
the Domestic, Commercial and Industrial LPG Needs of nearby district.
The Plant is presently road fed and receives bulk LPG through tankers of 18 MT capacity
from HPCL Vizag, GAIL Auriya, HPCL Haldia and HIMEL Bathinda. The Bulk storage
capacity is 1000 MT in 2 nos. of 500 MT capacity above ground bullets. The Plant’s per
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terms of any eventuality is only 2.5 days and this will further shrink with the ever
increasing market demand for this essential commodity.
To have adequate coverage to take care of any supply issues and ensure nil backlog in
the market at all times, it has been envisaged to install 3X500 MT (1500 MT) capacity
LPG Mounded storage facility. The Mounded storage method is the latest technology
available for the storage of bulk LPG, which is the safest mode and eliminates the
hazards associated with the traditional above ground storage bullets.
From the point of view of having adequate supplies of LPG in the market and for making
storage operations safer and eliminating all the environmental aspects, it is proposed to
undertake the project inside the existing premises as cited above.
1.5 SEAC Approved Terms of Reference for EIA

Project proposal for considered in letter for scheduling of Terms of Reference (TOR)
th
presentation in the Ref No 293 held during 08 July 2016 and TOR was issued for
th
preparation of EIA report on 13 July 2016 under Ref No. 302 By Sate Level Environment
Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Bihar.
1.6 Frame Work of Assessment

Based on the scope of work, guidelines generally followed for EIA studies and past
experience of EQMS on such industrial projects, a corridor encompassing of area within
10 km radius of proposed project location is considered as spatial frame for the impact
assessment. Temporal frame of assessment has been chosen to reflect the impacts in
two distinct phases of the project as:
a) Construction phase, and

b) Operation Phase
Time frame and the type of impacts will be different for these phases of the project.
1.7 Methodology for Environmental Impact Assessment

The methodology adopted for carrying out the Environmental Impact Assessment for the
proposed expansion project is based on the Guidelines issued by Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) and EQMS’s past experience of
similar jobs. An effective environmental assessment calls for establishing sufficient
background data on various environmental components through reconnaissance survey,
sampling and available literature survey etc.
The methodology adopted in preparing this EIA report is outlined in the following
sections:
PROJECT SETTING AND DESCRIPTION

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In this section, Environmental setting of the existing plant and details of proposed
facilities will be defined. The description also gives details of effluents
(gaseous/liquid/solid/noise) generation sources. Coverage on environmental setting of the
existing plant in terms of site details, project description, products, its storage, existing
pollution control devices/measures, emission summary, hazardous waste / chemicals
management, etc. will be described.
IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS
In order to identify the impacts comprehensively, all the activities associated with the
proposed project during the construction as well as operational phase are identified and
listed. The environmental impacts associated with the proposed project on various
environmental components such as air, water, noise, soil, flora, fauna, land,
socioeconomic, etc. has been identified using Impact Identification Matrix.
BASELINE DATA COLLECTION
Once the affected environmental parameters are identified, various environmental
parameters of concern are identified to establish its baseline quality. M/s Kamal Enviro
Private Limited, Gurgaon, Haryana (A NABL recognized Laboratory) was entrusted for
carrying out environmental baseline data collection during October 2016–December
2016. Data thus collected has been utilized here to establish baseline quality of various
environmental parameters.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREDICTION & EVALUATION
In this part of the report, the sources of emissions (Gaseous, Liquid, Solid, Noise) due to
the proposed activities will be identified and based on their emission loads their impacts
are to be predicted. Such predictions are then superimposed on baseline quality
(wherever there is an additional impact) and quantitative/qualitative assessments have
been made for the impacts and synergistic impact is evaluated using the matrix method.
The resultant matrix attempts to give an objective assessment to identify the mitigation
measures needed for abatement of various impacts.
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
In order to mitigate or minimize the negative impacts (if any) of the proposed project, an
effective EMP is delineated. Therefore, in the final part of the report, the planning and
implementation of various pollution abatement strategies including the proposed
monitoring/surveillance network has been described. Detailed Environment Management
Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details of air pollution control system, water &
wastewater management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time bound
implementation plan for mitigation measure is formulated.
1.8 Contents of the EIA Report

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An “Executive Summary” indicating a brief note on various chapters of EIA/QRA is

prepared which provides a statement on various environmental issues. Further, the
contents and its coverage are explained below:
Chapter-1: Introduction
This chapter provides background information of the proposed refinery LPG Handling
facility, scope, frame work & methodology of the study.
Chapter-2: Project Description
This chapter presents the details of the proposed project in terms of location, project
configuration of existing and proposed, utilities & offsite, description of the resources
required and emissions, solid waste and wastewater anticipated to be generated.
Chapter-3: Description of Environment
This chapter describes the existing baseline status of environment components collected
in a pre-defined study area based on primary and secondary data collection.
Chapter-4: Anticipated Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures
This chapter describes the potential impacts of the proposed project and evaluates their
significance based on parameters such mathematical models were used to quantify the
intensity and spatial extension of the impacts. Impact avoidance and mitigation measures
are delineated.
Chapter-5: Analysis of Alternatives Sites
This chapter indicates the justification for selection of project sites within existing LPG
bottling plant.
Chapter-6: Environment Monitoring Programme
This chapter describes the details of the monitoring schedule to be implemented for
checking the effectiveness of mitigation measures. It covers the parameters and its,
frequency.
Chapter-7: Additional Studies
This chapter assesses the potential risks involved in the construction and operation of
proposed facilities from this project and also provides broad guidelines for updating
existing Disaster Management Plan (DMP) of proposed plant.
Chapter-8: Project Benefits
This chapter presents the details of direct and indirect benefits due to proposed project.
Chapter-9: Environment Management Plan (EMP)

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This chapter describes the existing environmental management system, existing CSR,
impact analysis & mitigation measures for various components of environment. It also
includes organizational structure and resources planned for implementing the mitigation
measures and monitoring schedule.
Chapter-10: Summary and Conclusions
This chapter summarizes the conclusions, management of release of pollutants,

greenbelt development plan and CSR.
Chapter-11: Disclosure of Consultants
This chapter contains the details of various functional areas in which the consultant is
expertise as per Quality Council of India (QCI) to conduct Environment Impact
Assessment (EIA) studies as per the MoEFCC Guidelines.

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Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah,
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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This chapter deals with the details of the proposed additional mounded storage for LPG Bottling
plant; Location Consideration, Technology Description, Raw material Requirement and its source,
Process flow diagram, Environmental Pollution Control measures etc.
2.1 Project Location

The proposed project is coming in existing LPG Bottling plant area inside the Gidha industrial
area, BIADA, Dist-Bhojpur, Bihar. The latitude and longitude of proposed site is 23°35'21.50"N
and 84°44'10.37"E. The district has rivers running almost three sides-North, East, and some
part of Southern boundary. The Ganges forms the northern boundary of the district.
The existing plant area is about 34.45 Acres and upcoming proposed facility coming in same
premises. There is no additional land is required for LPG Terminal.
The project area is flat Industrial area; there is no national park, wild life sanctuary, eco
sensitive areas within 10 Km from the proposed project boundary. The proposed project fall in
Gidha Industrial Growth Centre and there is no processing or manufacturing involved.
2.1.1 Connectivity
 Nearest railway station : Kulhariya Railway Station- 3 KM (S); Arrah Railway Junction, 8.93
km (SW)
 Nearest highway: NH-30 (250 m)
 Nearest Airport: Jay Prakash International Airport, Patna 45 km (E)
2.2 Project Details

HPCL Arrah, Patna LPG storage and bottling plant is located at Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist:
Bhojpur, Patna – 802314, situated in the notified Industrial Area of Gidha Industrial Growth
Centre, Village Gidha. It is spread over a plot area of 34.45 Acres area (around 1, 39,414 Sq.
M).
Raw material in the form of LPG will be supplied by road through anyone or all sources viz.
HMEL, Bathinda refinery, HPCL Vishakha LPG Terminal, HPCL Haldia, GAIL Auriya, & IOCL
Barauni.
The raw material will be transported through trucks in bulk tank trucks having net capacity upto
18 MT of LPG
HPCL LPG Bottling Plant at Patna (Arrah, District- Bhojpur) consists of the following systems:
 Receipt of LPG from LPG Tankers of 17/18 T capacity
 Storage of LPG in bullets.
 Receiving of empty LPG cylinders
 Filling of LPG into cylinders
 Dispatch of filled cylinders

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Figure 2.1: Project Location TOPO Map

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Figure 2.2: Project Location on Google Image

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Figure 2.3: Plant Boundary of Proposed plant

Receipt of LPG through Road Tankers:
LPG is received from HMEL - Bathinda, HPCL-Visakhapatnam, Gail- Auria, and HPCL-Haldia
with the help of 17 / 18 MT Bulk Capacity TT (Road Tanker). The LPG tankers will be
unloaded with the help of 08 new Unloading Arms at new 08 unloading bays (4 old Bays will
be removed). The LPG tankers will be unloaded with the help of 8 unloading bays.
LPG Storage
The existing facility contains two Mounded bullets of 500 MT capacities for storage of LPG.
The Mounded Storage vessels have been provided with all necessary fittings, for filling,
emptying, vapor pressurization, draining facilities and measuring devices like pressure
gauges temperature gauges, level indicators, High level alarm, safety relief valves etc . It is
proposed to install three additional mounded bullets of 500 MT capacities.
S. No. Product Vessel Capacity (MT)

Existing Facility
1 LPG Mounded bullets 2x500 = 1000 MT
Proposed Additional Facility

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Total 2500 MT
Receipt of Empty LPG Cylinders

Two Telescopic type unloading bays are provided for unloading of empty cylinders received in
trucks at plant. All necessary inspections are carried out after unloading at telescopic
conveyor before going for filling. The segregated cylinders are stacked separately and the
same undergoes testing/repair.
Tank Lorry Filling Shed
An Eight bay Tank Lorry Decantation/Filling Shed (TLD) will be provided to load LPG from
Tank Trucks to Storage Vessel (Bullet).
LPG Pumps and Compressor House
Two vertical can type pumps have been installed to pump liquid LPG from storage vessels to
carousel and One Vertical can type pump is used for loading the LPG tank Trucks. These
pumps have been provided with pop-action valves on discharge lines and are coupled to
flame proof motors.
LPG Pumps
LPG Purpose Size of Size of MOC
Motor
Pump Suction Discharge
Pump Capacity (Bottling/ TT
Capacity Type Pipe Pipe
(KW)
(M3/Hr) Loading) (mm) (mm)
200 NB 150 NB ASTM A 216
50 Vertical 22 Cylinder Filling
(6 inches) (6 inches) Gr WCB
200 NB 150 NB ASTM A 216
(6 inches) (6 inches)) Gr WCB
200 NB 150 NB ASTM A 216
(6 inches) (6 inches) Gr WCB
200 NB 150 NB ASTM A 216
150 vertical 75 Cylinder Filling
(6 inches) (6 inches)) Gr WCB
LPG Compressors
LPG Size of Size of MOC
Motor
Compressor Compressor Purpose ( TT Suction Discharge
Capacity
(KW) Unloading)
(CFM) (mm) (mm)
ASTM A
Reciprocating Tanker
156 55 100 NB 80NB 216 Gr
Horizontal type Unloading
WCB
ASTM A
Reciprocating Tanker
156 22 100NB 80 NB 216 Gr
Horizontal type Unloading
WCB
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Horizontal type Unloading 216 Gr

WCB
Two LPG vapor compressors each coupled to a flame-proof motor have been installed for
loading/unloading of LPG vapor, based differential pressure mechanism. The maximum
discharge pressure of these compressors is 11.5 kg/cm2g.
Proposed Project is for installation of three Mounded LPG Storage vessel (3X500 MT)-
Proposed in phase II
Proposed project is housed at existing HPCL facility in Bhojpur, Bihar for Installation of 3x500
MT (1500 MT) capacity LPG Mounded Storage Vessel (MSV) facility. Details of Existing and
proposed facility is given as below:.
Table 2.1: No. of Storage Tanks & Capacity

Description No. of Storage Tanks & Capacity Remark
Existing LPG Storage 2x500 MT (Total 1000 MT) Mounded Bullet
Proposed LPG Storage 3 X 500 MT (Total 1500 MT) Mounded bullets
Total capacity 2500 MT Mounded Bullet
Table 2.2: Details of Existing & Proposed Facility

SR.NO DISCRIPTION AREA (Mt X Mt) /NOS
1 SECURITY MAIN GATE 7.00 X 5.00
2 INVOICE CUM CYL. COUNTING PLATEFORM 5.00 X 5.00
3 ADMIN & AMENITY BUILDING WITH CANTEEN 27.00X8.00
4 CYCLE/SCOOTER PARKING SHED 1200 X 5.00
5 & 5A DG & MCC ROOM 16.00 X 8.00
5B NEW SUB STATION 10.00 X 30.00
6 AIR COMPR./FIRE WATER PUMP HOUSE 30.00 X 8.00
6A ADDL (NEW) AIR COMPR./FIRE WATER PUMP HOUSE 12.00 X 8.00
7 STATIC FIRE WATER TANKS-2 NOS Ø11.00 X 10.50 HT.
7A STATIC FIRE WATER TANKS-1 NOS Ø14.00 X 10.50 HT.
7B STATIC FIRE WATER TANKS-1 NOS Ø22.00 X 10.50 HT.
8 NEW WEIGH BRIDGE CABIN 3.00 X 3.00
9 NEW TANK TRUK GANTRY 48.00 X 16.00
9A TANK TRUCK GANTRY (TO BE DELETED) 24.00 X 12.00
10 CYLINDER UNLOADING PLATFORM 50.00 X 3.00
11 NEW INTEGERATED FILLING SHADE 71.00 X 50.00
12 FILLED CYLINDER STORAGE SHED 50.00 X 24.00
13 CYLINDER LOADING SHED 50.00 X 3.00
13 A FILLING FACILITY (35/47.5 KG) (TO BE DELETED) 2 NOS
14 VALUE CHANGING & DEGASSING SHED 25.00 X 10.00
14 A FILLED CYLINDER STORAGE SHED (TO BE DELETED) 25.00 X 15.00
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16 & 16 A LPG PUMP/ COMPRESSOR HOUSE 24.00 X 10.00

17 LPG MOUNDER STOAGE VESSELS 81.00 X 52.00
18 PROPOSED WARE HOUSE 22.00 X 15.00
18A LPG STORAGE VESSELS ( TO BE DELETED) 26.00 X 20.00
19 FLOOD LIGHT TOWERS 5 NOS
20 WATCH TOWER 2 NOS
CYLINDERS TESTING & PAINTING SHED (TO BE
20 A 30.00 X 15.00
DELETED)
21 TRUCK PARKING AREA 77.00 X 73.00
22 HSD STORAGE INSTALLATION 9.00 X 11.00
23 CONNECTING PLATFORMS 12 NOS
25 TOILET BLOCK (TO BE DELETED) 10.00 X 5.00
25 A NEW TOILET BLOCK 10.00 X 5.00
25 B NEW REST ROOM 5.00 X 5.00
27 STORE (TO BE DELETED) 12.00 X 6.00
SHEDS HABDED OVER AT THE TIME OF LAND
30 5 NOS
POSSESSION (TO BE DELETED)
31 PROP. ADDL. MSV 3 Nos X 500 MT 70.00 X 48.00
32 PROPOSED CAR PARKING SHED 12.00 X 5.00
33 ASSEMBLY PLATFORM 15.00 X 5.00
34 VACUMM CIRCUITT BREAKER ROOM 6.00 X 4.00
35 TRANSFORMER YARD 9.00 X 5.00
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Table 2.3: Details of Existing Facility (To be deleted)

SR.NO DISCRIPTION AREA (Mt X Mt) /NOS
9A TANK TRUCK GANTRY (TO BE DELETED) 24.00 X 12.00
13 A FILLING FACILITY (35/47.5 KG) (TO BE DELETED) 2 NOS
14 A FILLED CYLINDER STORAGE SHED (TO BE DELETED) 25.00 X 15.00
18A LPG STORAGE VESSELS ( TO BE DELETED) 26.00 X 20.00
CYLINDERS TESTING & PAINTING SHED (TO BE
20 A 30.00 X 15.00
DELETED)
25 TOILET BLOCK (TO BE DELETED) 10.00 X 5.00
27 STORE (TO BE DELETED) 12.00 X 6.00
SHEDS HABDED OVER AT THE TIME OF LAND
30 2 NOS
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Figure 2.5: Proposed Plant Lay Out Along with Existing Facilities

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Table 2.4: Details of Proposed Facility (To be added)
AREA (Mt X Mt)

SR.NO DISCRIPTION
/NOS
5B NEW SUB STATION 10.00 X 30.00
6A ADDL (NEW) AIR COMPR./FIRE WATER PUMP HOUSE 12.00 X 8.00
7B STATIC FIRE WATER TANKS-1 NOS Ø22.00 X 10.50 HT.
8 NEW WEIGH BRIDGE CABIN 3.00 X 3.00
9 NEW TANK TRUK GANTRY 48.00 X 16.00
10 CYLINDER UNLOADING PLATFORM 50.00 X 3.00
11 NEW INTEGERATED FILLING SHADE 71.00 X 50.00
12 FILLED CYLINDER STORAGE SHED 50.00 X 24.00
13 CYLINDER LOADING SHED 50.00 X 3.00
14 VALUE CHANGING & DEGASSING SHED 25.00 X 10.00
15 PRESSURE TESTING SHED 40.00 X 25.00
18 PROPOSED WARE HOUSE 22.00 X 15.00
23 CONNECTING PLATFORMS 12 NOS
25 A NEW TOILET BLOCK 10.00 X 5.00
25 B NEW REST ROOM 5.00 X 5.00
31 PROP. ADDL. MSV 3 Nos X 500 MT 70.00 X 48.00
32 PROPOSED CAR PARKING SHED 12.00 X 5.00
33 ASSEMBLY PLATFORM 15.0 5.00
2.3 LPG Handling Process

LPG is received from Road Tankers and transferred to a storage vessel (LPG Mounded
Bullet). The LPG stored in the vessel is pressurized to about 7 kg/sq.cm. The LPG
pressure is boosted to about 12-13.5 kg/sq.cm and sent to integrated carousel machine
(LPG filling area) through pipe lines using an LPG Pump.
Tanker Unloading Operation

After the necessary hose / unloading arm connections have been made and the proper
valves opened, allow LPG TT pressure and storage tank pressure to equalize. If the
pressure within the truck tank is lower than the pressure in the receiving storage tank,
equalize through the vapor connection.
If the tank truck pressure is higher than the receiving storage tank pressure, equalize
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storage tank and the vapours from the compressor are discharged into the tank truck
above the liquid.
For proper unloading of tank truck pressure should be maintained 2 kg/cm² above the
storage tank pressure depending upon the distance between the tank truck and the
storage tank, the design of the piping system and the height of the storage tank
compared to tank truck. If the pressure differential is too low, unloading will be slow. If
the differential is too high, the excess flow check valve in the tank truck liquid pipeline
will close and unloading would stop.
Care must be exercised to see that the pressure created within the tank truck does not
approach or exceed the setting of the safety relief valve within.
After all the liquid LPG has been decanted from the tank truck, the vapour remaining in
the TT shall be recovered by operating 4 way valve and thereby connecting the suction
of the compressor to the vapour connection of the tank truck and the discharge of the
compressor is connected to the receiving storage tank.
These vapours should be discharged below the liquid level in the receiving tank to
hasten the liquefaction and to prevent the development of excessive pressure. When the
tank truck pressure has been reduced to 1.5 kg/cm² stop the compressor and close all
valves.
Evacuate liquid and vapour from unloading lines by venting into vent lines. When it is
ensured that shut-off valves are closed tight, disconnect unloading arms /hoses. After
disconnection, plug the unloading arm / hoses.
Safety precautions during loading / unloading operations
 Transfer of LPG to / or from a tank truck requires special attention as accidental

movement of vehicle may cause rupture in the transfer equipments.
 No source of ignition must be allowed in the area where products transfer operations
are carried out.
 Fire extinguishers shall be placed near the tank trucks during transfer operations.
 The first operation after positioning the truck should be to provide proper earthling.
 Earthling shall be disconnected just before the release of the truck. In automated
loading of earthling in not proper T/T loading cannot start thru solenoid operated
valve.
 Before removing plugs or caps, always crack open to allow for release of trapped
LPG and further to ensure that the valves are effectively sealing.
 Hoses should be handled with care and inspected periodically (Refer OISD Standard
135on Inspection of Loading / Unloading Hoses for Petroleum Products).
 While disconnecting hoses/pipes, connections should be loosened only slightly at
first to allow release of trapped pressure, if any.
 Do not expose hands, face or clothing to liquid LPG. Always use personal protective
equipments while making or breaking the connections to avoid cold burns.
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 The master switch shall be put off immediately after parking the truck in position. No
electrical switch on the truck shall be turned “on” or “off” during the transfer
operation.
 No repairs shall be made on the truck while it is in the loading area.
 New tank trucks vessels or vessels received after repair shall be purged before
loading.
 It is recommended that the receiving vessel having a pressure of less than 1
Kg/sqcm should not be filled. Such vessel should be checked for oxygen
content/explosive mixture and purged, if necessary.
 Venting and purging of LPG during transfer operation normally should not be carried
out in open atmosphere. It should be piped to a suitable flare system. Where such
facility does not exist, vent pipes shall be provided to carry the vented product to a
safe distance and released at a height not less than three meters above the highest
point of any building, shed or structure within 15m radius. Snuffing steam facility may
be provided for the vent line.
 Filling/transfer operations should be stopped immediately in the event of –
 Uncontrolled leakage occurring
 A fire occurring in the vicinity
 Lightning and thunder storm
2.3.1 LPG Cylinder Filling Process

The LPG cylinders are washed with multiple forced jet of water to remove mud, dirt,
stains, etc., from the outer surfaces. Subsequently the cylinders coming out of washing
unit are dried by blowing the air on the sides and top surfaces of the cylinders as they
move.
Measured quantity of LPG is filled into cylinders at the filling shed under pneumatic
control.
The Purging Unit which is on-line equipment creates a vacuum in the first stage and fills
LPG vapor in the second stage in new / hot repaired empty cylinders. PVC seal crimping
unit/Hot air sealing unit crimps the PVC cap and seal around the cylinder valve as a final
operation on the filled LPG cylinder.
Auto cap fixer fixes safety caps on to the valve of LPG cylinders.
Filled cylinders are subjected to 100 % weight check, presence and effectiveness of ‘O’
ring inside cylinder valve and checks for leak and bung leak. Tamper proof seals are
fixed on the valves of sound cylinders. These cylinders are loaded to stake trucks and
dispatched to various markets. Cylinder movement inside the Plant is achieved using
chain conveyors driven by electrical motors through worm gear reducers/planetary gear
reducers.
LPG is filled in the cylinders from 14.2 kg weight to 19.0 Kg Weight ( as per requirement)
in the integrated carousel machine and filled cylinders after leak testing, weight testing
and fixing safety caps are stacked in the filled cylinder shed near the delivery end as per
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35Kg/47.5 Kg are also filled up thru 4 nos Static Filling Scale. Filled cylinders are
delivered only to the authorized LPG distributors. Drivers of the trucks carrying LPG are
having valid license and are having training in safety & fire fighting procedures. The total
storage facility will be protected with following Fire Protection System.
(a) Fire Hydrant System for total facility.

(b) Supplementary protection of bullets by medium facility of water spray system hooked up
with fire detection system.
(c) Provision of Fire Extinguishers as per requirement of OISD and TAC.
2.3.2 LPG Mounded Bullets
The proposed New Mounded Bullets will be constructed/fabricated to the stringent Oil
Industry Safety Directorate’s OISD norms and BS standards. There will be only one LPG
liquid nozzle through which LPG shall be received and discharged from each bullet.
The design & operating parameters / material specifications for the LPG bullet are
presented in below mentioned table. The following safety provisions are provided for
LPG bullet:
 Two Safety Valves
 Remote Operated Valve (ROV) on the inlet LPG line
 Radar Level Gauge& Servo Gauge
 Tank Farm Management System for Continuous Monitoring
 Cathodic Protection (CP) System
 Anti-Corrosive Painting
 Earthling System
 Gas Monitoring Sensors
2.4 Design Criteria
Mounded vessel is storage vessel sited above ground and completely covered by a
mound of earth or similar inert material except for nozzles, manhole covers, inspection
covers fitted on vessel (s). The mechanical design of storage vessel shall be based on
following considers.

ASME SEC VIII or PD -5500 or equivalent duly approved by chief Controller of
Explosives, A single code shall be adopted for design, fabrication, inspection and
testing.
The specific consideration shall give to
 a) Internal vapour and hydraulic pressure
 b) External loadings on the vessel
 c) Internal vacuum
 Material: Material of construction shall conform to above design code. ASTM A 516 Gr.
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 Design Temperature: -27ºC to +55ºC

 iv. Design Pressure: 14.5Kg/Cm2g (1.42Mpa) Vapour pressure of LPG at top of the
vessel (as per IS: 4576 or IS: 14861) at 55ºC.
Cathodic Protection System: The design of the cathodic protection system shall be an
integral part of the total vessel design. The structure to soil potential is used as a criterion
for effective Cathodic protection. Each vessel shall be electrically isolated from other
vessels, pipelines, and structures and electrical and instrument earthling systems.
Transformers/Rectifiers shall be of a special design for cathodic protection services.
 Other Considerations: Internal Corrosion Allowance: 1.5mm (minimum)
Radiography: Full
 Stress Relieving: 100% irrespective of thickness
 Earthquake pressure: as per IS: 1893
The recommended design pressure and temperature shall be treated as minimum
requirement and other design consideration and statutory requirements shall also be
considered.
Construction Methodology
 Mounded vessels shall be placed on a firm foundation and installed so as to prevent
movement or floatation. The sub-soil water, rain water or any other surface water should
not be allowed to percolate into the mound. The foundation should be constructed such
that in the longitudinal direction of a vessel slope of at least 1:200 is maintained to
facilitate draining of the vessel.
 Site conditions and soil mechanics shall be deciding factors for selection of the type of
foundation in a given situation. The preferred type of foundation is a continuous sand
bed, supporting the vessel over its full length. The foundation shall have sufficient load
bearing capacity and all the factors affecting the foundation shall be considered while
designing the same.
 The sand bed beneath the vessel shall be adequate elevation not less than
760millimeter (mm) to facilitate drainage from liquid outlet pipe by gravity. Proper
provision shall be made for encountering the consequences of the settlement of the
vessel. The surrounding of the bottom connection should be filled with such material that
can absorb such settlement.
 The mound shall protect the vessel from the effects of thermal radiation and shall be
sufficiently robust to remain in place in the event of Jet flame impingement.
 Mound shall be of earth, sand or other non-combustible, non-corrosive material such as
Vermiculate or Perlite and shall provide at least 700mm minimum thickness of cover for
the vessel.
 The mound surface shall be protected against erosion by rain or wind by providing a
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 Water ingress into the mound shall be minimized by providing impervious layer or
suitable material. Proper drainage and slope on top of the mound shall also be provided.
 Longitudinal axis of vessels in a mound shall be parallel to each other with ends in line.
 The valve and appurtenances of mounded vessels shall be accessible for operation or
repair, without disturbing the mound.
 Provision shall be made to monitor the settlement of the mound/vessels by providing
permanent reference points. A minimum of three reference points shall be provided to
ascertain uniform/differential settlement and also identify possible vessel bending (one
each near the vessel ends and one in the middle)
 Provision shall be made for inserting portable CuSO4 reference electrode on top of the
mound for measurement of PSP at 12’O clock position of the vessel. This shall be
protected to prevent water ingress in the mound.
Figure 2.6: Process Flow Chart

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Production Process
Questions
Storage Vessels-
Bullets-2X500=1000 MT
LPG Pump &
Compressor
8 Bay TT Gantry
Filling Equipment
24 Head carousel-2 nos.
Empty
cylinder
LPG Liquid QC
Equipment
LPG vapor Filled cylinder
5 dispatch to markets
Figure 2.7: Process Description of Project
Figure 2.8: Design of Mounded Storage Bullet

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2.3 Utilities & Other Infrastructure

2.3.1 Water Source
The source of water for the proposed project will be meeting through Bore well. The
present water requirement is 10 KLD which will increase by another 10 KLD (Total 20
KLD) after execution of the proposed project.
Effluent from DPT shed is treated at existing ETP.
As per CGWA categorization the area lies in the non notified safe zone category.
2.3.2 Electricity & Fuel Requirements
Table 2.7: Electricity & Fuel Requirements
S. Resources/fuel Existing Proposed additional Total Capacity/

Capacity Capacity/consumption
No. requirement consumption
1 Power 330 KW 420 KW 750 KW
requirement connected Load.
2 DG set capacity 3 Nos DG for 1 no. DG set of 750 750 KVA during
Power back up maximum peak load
KVA
with capacity (additional spare of
380KVA, 400 KVA
& 125 KVA 380KVA, 400 KVA)
respectively for lightning 125 KVA
3 HSD for DG set 4 KL per month. 2 KL per month. 6 KL per month.
2.4 Safety System
2.4.1 Hazards of LPG

When LPG is released from a storage vessel or a pipeline, a fraction of LPG vaporizes
immediately and the other portion forms a pool if the released liquid quantity is more. LPG
from the pool vaporizes rapidly entrapping some liquid as droplets as well as considerable
amount-of air, forming a gas cloud. The gas cloud is relatively heavier than air and forms a
thin layer on the ground. The cloud flows into trenches and depressions and in this way
travels a considerable distance.
As the cloud formed in the area of spill moves-downwind under influence of wind, it gets
diluted. A small spark within the flammability limit can cause flash fire, explosion and if the
liquid pool still exists and remains in touch of cloud under fire it can ignite the whole mass
of liquid. However, in case of non existence of any source of fire there will be no
occurrence of hazardous event and the cloud may get diluted to such a level that the
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Table 2.5: Important Properties of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Sr. No. Property Remark

1. Colourless and odourless gas when pure.
Appearance and Odour
Normally marketed with mercaptan odouring agent.
2. Mixture of commercial propane, butane and
Composition
unsaturated hydrocarbons.
3. Liquid Density 500 to 580 kg/m³at 15 deg. C depending on
composition
4. Vapour Density 1.5 to 2.0 times heavier than air.
5. Boiling Point -50 to -0.5 deg. C.
6. LFL - 1.9% V/V.
Flammability Limits in Air
UFL - 9.5% V/V.
7. Permissible Exposure Limit-
1000 ppm (1800 mg/m³ )
OSHA Standard
Different types of combustion reactions associated in case of release of LPG from the
containment are listed in the following sections. Escaping jet of LPG from pressure
vessels / piping, if ignited, causes a Jet flame. The jet flame direction and tilt depend on
prevailing wind direction and velocity. Damage, in case of such type of jet fires, is
restricted within plant boundary. However, the ignited jet can impinge on other vessels and
equipment carrying LPG and can cause domino effect.
 SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
LPG is a common material used extensively in households as well as industry. If its

characteristics are understood well and proper precautions as stipulated in various codes
and standards are followed, it is an easy and safe material to handle. Accordingly, in most
of the developed / developing countries, where LPG is consumed in million tons / year,
specific codes and standards are available for storing and handling of LPG.
 LPG INSTALLATIONS - CODES & STANDARDS
Codes and standards which are generally followed for LPG installations are as follows:
1. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association of USA) Standards

- NFPA-58: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases
- NFPA-59: LP-Gases at Utility Gas Plants
2. API (American Petroleum Institute) Standards

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- API-2510: Design & Construction of LPG installations

3. IP (Institute of Petroleum) Standards.
- IP-9: Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Large Bulk Storage of Pressurized and
Refrigerated LPG
4. The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 of India (SMPV
Rules)
5. OISD (Oil Industry Safety Directorate) Guidelines
- OISD RP-158: Recommended Practices on Storage and Handling of Bulk
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), 1997. (This is being followed by Public
Sector Refineries and Oil Industry in India. It is currently a guide and not a
mandatory code or standard).
- LPG storage tanks tike any other pressurised vessels may be designed as
per any of the following well known international or local codes / standards:
- ASME, Section VIII, Division I
- ASME, Section VIII, Division II
2.5 Fire Fighting Facilities

The proposed Plant will be equipped with firefighting facilities as per OISD 144. The
system is based on Electro pneumatic heat detection based automatic sprinkler system
provided in all LPG facilities, gas monitoring system, personnel protection equipment etc.
The firefighting facility shall consist of fire water storage of water tanks with required fire
engines to provide 4 hours of firefighting capacity. The system will be integrated with
additional firefighting facilities required for proposed MSV project.
The entire Plant will be networked with pressurized fire hydrant lines which will have Fire
Hydrants, long range Monitors and Deluge Valves at strategic locations as per OISD-144.
2.6 Environmental Aspects

2.6.1 Waste Water generation & Management plan
Zero discharge is envisaged for proposed project. There is little process effluents
generated. The effluent will come from:
 During unloading of LPG tankers some water comes out which is collected and
sent to ETP.
 Mounded Bullets are also drained for little water and the same is sent to ETP.
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HPCL has an ETP of 4KLD capacity. Main treatment is removal of oily material. Treated
effluent is utilized in green belt development.
The other sources of waste water are from the existing canteen facilities and office
building whose quantity remains unaffected due to proposed project. The waste water is
being diverted in soak pits and some quantity is being reused for gardening and other
activities.
2.6.2 Emission/ Air Environment
HPCL proposed project of expansion has no continuous source of emission. Additional DG

set will be used only during power failure. Existing plant also does not have any
continuous source of emission.
2.6.3 Solid & Hazardous waste generation & Management plan
No hazardous waste generation is envisaged due to operation of proposed mounded
storage vessel. The generation of hazardous waste in form of Lube Oil from other existing
allied facilities via. 370 litre/year from DG which may exceed to 600 lit/year on addition of
waste lube oil of 230 lit/year . This in turn will be used entirely for lubrication of conveyor
system in plant.
Solid commercial waste from office building and biodegradable waste from canteen will be
segregated. It is proposed to use the biodegradable waste for the gardening purpose after
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Table 2.8: Fuel Requirement
S. Hazardous Source Present Additional Total Management

waste Capacity Capacity Capacity
No.
(litre/year) (litre/year) (litre/year)
1 Lube Oil DG set 400 200 600 Used for
lubrication of
conveyer system
of plant
2 ETP sludge ETP 30 20 50 Disposal thru
Authorized
Agency
2.7 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project
Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to project Common User LPG plant a
project of HPCL will generate indirect employment for local people. It will also generate
ancillary business to some extent for the local population.
Table 2.9: Existing & Proposed Manpower
S. No. Manpower Existing Additional manpower Total Manpower

Manpower requirement requirement
1 Company Employee 13 15 28
2 Employee on contract
basis 115 24 139
Note –The manpower requirement is given in combined way for operation in two shifts,
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3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
This Chapter describes the baseline environmental conditions around the project site for various environmental
attributes, viz., and physical, biological and socio-economic, within the 10 km radial zone, which is termed as the
study area. Topography, soil, water, meteorology, air, noise, and land constitute the physical environment,
whereas flora and fauna constitute the biological environment. Demographic details and occupational pattern in
the study area constitute socio-economic environment. Baseline environmental conditions are based on the field
studies carried out during the study period October’ 2016 to December 2016 (Post Monsoon) at and around the
proposed site and through secondary data collected from published sources.
3.1 Background and Salient Environmental Features of the Study Area

Generation of environmental baseline of a project area is an important phase of any
Environmental Assessment process. Baseline data provide vital information on the
existing environmental quality in which a development is planned. In this study, the
environmental characteristics of the project area were established through extensive
literature search, field sampling/measurements, laboratory analysis, consultation and data
interpretation.
Secondary data from literature search were also obtained from the Government. sources
i.e. Meteorological Department, CPCB/SPCB publications and other related Govt.
Sources. The baseline environmental data generation has been done for the period of 1st
October 2016 to 31st Dec 2016. M/s Kamal Enviro & Food Lab Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon-
Haryana with EQMS Team, carried out sampling and testing. The study area within a 10
km radius around the proposed plant site has been considered as impact zone for EIA
study. Primary and secondary data has been collected for 10 Km radius of the project
site.
3.1.1 Environmental Setting and Salient Environmental Features of the Project Area
The proposed site is located at Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah,
Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar. The site is well connected to National Highway- (NH-30 Danapur –
Arrah road) which is paasing about 250 m away from the project site in south direction..
the site is connected to NH-30 through Esky- Adhesive road. Nearest Railway station is
Kulhariya which is located about 3 km in south direction. Arrah Railway station located at
a distance of 8.93 km in SW direction. Nearest town is Arrah located about 6 km in southeast
direction. Patna city is located about 33 km (aerial distance) from the project site. There are no
environmentally sensitive components such as National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary,
Elephant / Tiger Reserve, migratory routes of fauna and wet land present within 10 Km
radius of plant site. Sone river is flowing at a distance of 6.4 km east of the project site. Ganga
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The Salient Environmental Features of plant site within 500m, 2 Km and 10 Km radius is
summarized at Table 3.1.
Environmental setting of the 10 Km radius of the plant site is presented at Figure 3.1. Site
photographs are presented in Figure 3.2.
Table 3.1: Salient Environmental Features of Proposed Site

Sl. Environmental Within 500 m Within 2 km area Within 10 km area
No. Features area around around project around project
project site site site
1 Ecological Environment
A Presence of Wildlife None None None
Sanctuary/ National
Park/Biosphere
Reserves
B Reserved None None None
/Protected Forests
C Wetland of state and None None None
national interest
E Presence of schedule-I None None None
Fauna
G Industrial Area Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, BIADA
2. Physical Environment
I Road connectivity Esky- Adhesive NH-30 passes SH-81(2.5 km, W),
road 250 m S of the NH-84(5.5 km,
project site. SE), SH-12 (7.2
km,W)
J Rail connectivity None None Kulhariya station at
3 km , S.
K Defence Installation None None None
L Densely Populated None Sakaddi (1.80km, Arrah (6.0 km, W)
Area SE)
N Seismicity Seismic zone-III ( Moderate damage Zone)
O Surface Water None None Sone River 6.4 KM
Resources (River) (E)
P Groundwater Safe Category
Q Soil and Land-use Industrial Agriculture, Agriculture (74%)
Industrial and settlement (12%),
settlement water bodies and
vegetation
3. Social Environment
R Physical Setting Industrial Urban Rural/Urban setting
S Physical Sensitive None School, Hospitals, School, Hospitals,
Receptors Temple etc. Temple etc.
T Archaeological None None None
Monuments
(Source: primary and Secondary source)

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Figure 3.1: Environmental setting of the 10 Km radius of the plant site

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3.1.2 Site Connectivity

Road and Railways: Project site is connected through Esky-Adhesive road to
Danapur –Arrah National highway (NH-30) which is passing about 250 m of the
project site. The other roads present within the study area are SH-81 (2.5 km, W), NH-
84 (5.5 km, SE), SH-12 (7.2 km, W). Esky-Adhesive road is passing close to the plant
site in East direction. Nearest Railway station is Kulhariya railway station located at a
distance of 3.0 km in S direction.
Air ways: The nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna
located approx.45 km from site.
3.1.1.1 Archaeological Protected Areas
No archaeological site of national and international importance is present within 300 m
of the plant site as well as 10 km area of the project site.
3.1.3 Existing Sources of Pollution
Since the project site located in notified industrial area GIDHA industrial growth
centre, developed by BIADA.There are around 97 industrial units are registered in
GIDHA Industrial Estate (Source-Website of BIADA, Bihar) among which most are
operational while some are under construction. Most of the industries are small scale
industries. Type of industries operating in the industrial state are LPG bottling plant,
rice mills, mineral water, ayurvedic and homeopathic medicine etc. List of some of the
industries are given below:
 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
 Narm Pharmacuiticals
 Esky Adhesive Industries
 Sangeeta Mineral & food Industries
Google Map of Bihar Industrial Development Authority (BIADA) showing project site
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Figure 3.2: Google view of Gidha Industrial Area (BIADA) viewing project site and nearby industries

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The study period and methodology for primary data collection is followed as per the
CPCB guidelines in line with TOR prescribed by SEAC, Bihar. Summary of monitoring
plan with sampling testing methodology followed is summarized in Table 3.2.
Environment monitoring location map given in Figure 3.3.
Table 3.2: Summary of Methodology for Primary/Secondary Baseline Data

Collection
No. of sampling Frequency/ study
Parameters Remark
locations period
Ambient Air Quality
AAQ monitoring was carried
out at 8 locations
PM10, PM2.5, SO2, (representing upwind,
NOx, CO, Twice a downwind and crosswind
hydrocarbons 8 locations (Refer Week directions of the site). 24
(methane & non Fig. No.3.3 ) (1st Oct 2016 to hours sampling at each
methane) and 31stDec 2016) location was carried out as
VOCs. per CPCB guide lines (CPCB
Gazette notification dated
18.11.2009 on AAQ).
Meteorology
Temperature,
Hourly Met station was established at
Humidity, Wind
(1st Oct 2016 to site to analyze the hourly
speed, Direction, One location
31stDec 2016) meteorology data.
Rainfall etc.
Ground Water Quality
Ground water sampling was
conducted at 8 locations.
Physical, chemical Samples were preserved,
and biological Once transported and analyzed for
8 Locations
parameters as per During study different parameters based on
(Refer Fig. No.3.3 )
IS 10,500 period APHA methods. Temp,
conductivity and pH which
were measured
instantaneously at site itself.
Surface Water Quality
Surface water sampling was

Physical, chemical
conducted at four locations.
and biological 4 locations (Refer
Once in season Samples were preserved and
parameters as per Fig. No.3.3 )
transported for analysis for
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APHA methods. Temp,

conductivity, DO and pH
which were measured
instantaneously at site itself.
Soil
Texture, bulk
density, pH,
conductivity, cation Soil samples were collected
exchange capacity, 8 locations Once in season at eight locations and
organic matter, Total analyzed as per IARI manual.
N,P,K, and Heavy
metals etc
Noise
Noise monitoring was
conducted at 8 location within
Noise profiling for 24 the 10 km area of project site
8 locations
hrs (day and night Once in season for noise profiling for 24 hrs
(Refer Fig. No.3.3 )
time) using integrated sound level
meter, as per CPCB
guidelines.
Ecology
Primary survey/ Secondary
Flora & Fauna Once
sources
Terrestrial Ecology
Demography & Primary survey/ Secondary
- Once
Socioeconomic sources
(Source: Primary/Secondary Baseline Data Collection)
Standard methods and procedures have been strictly adhered to in the course of this
study. QA/QC procedures were strictly followed which covers all aspects of the study, and
includes sample collection, handling, laboratory analyses, data coding, statistical
analyses, presentation and communication of results. All analysis was carried out in
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Figure 3.3: Sampling Monitoring Locations

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3.2 Physical Environment

3.2.1 Geology1
Geologically, the study area is consisting of alluvium (Plate IV) and hard rocks of
Vindhyan Supergroup.
3.2.2 Geohydrological Status of Study Area
The area is flat terrain and is composed of consolidated weathered fractured rock after
insignificant alluvial cover. The area falls under safe category as per CGWB lying in Arrah
block. Net annual ground water availability in Arrah block is 6147 ha m, existing Gross
Ground water Draft for Domestic and Industrial Water Supply is 662 ha m, existing Gross
Ground Water Draft For all Uses is 1737 ha m and stages for ground water development
is 48.5 %.The project site as well as the Arrah Block falls in Safe category.
3.2.3 Drainage Pattern
The study area falls in Ganga river basin. The drainage pattern of the study area is
controlled by Ganga River and its tributaries like Sone. Ganga river is flowing west to east
and located more than 11 km away from the site. The Sone river flows about 6.4 km in
south east direction. The drainage of the 10 km area is controlled by son river along with
seasonal nallas and other streams like irrigation canals. There is no nalla presnt in the
site as well as within the GIDHA industrial area.
3.2.4 Topography
Topography within proposed plant site: The project site is almost flat and the elevation of
the project area 58-60 m above MSL. However the project site is sloping slightly towards
NW direction.
Topography of site and surrounding 10 Km area: The topography of the project site and
the study area of 10 km radial zone are almost plain with variation from 34-75m. over all
the study area is sloping slightly towards northeast direction.
3.3 LAND USE PATTERN
Land use analysis was carried out using remote Sensing Data. Interpretation approach
based on systematic digital imaging was used for delineating the land use classes. The
demarcation of boundaries falling under different land use/land cover units is done using
different colours assigned to different land use/land cover units of satellite imagery2.
Land use of project site is industrial. Most of the land within the 10 km area of the project
site is agricultural land. As per the land use based on satellite image, about 74.0 % of the
land is agriculture land, 12.99% of the land is under settlement, 7.05 % of the land is
1
CGWA Bhojpur
2
The satellite Imagery of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS- ID, sensor P6, LISS III) of 24 m resolution was used. The Swath of
the imagery is 141 Km x 141 Km. Band used are 4, 3, 2 and 5. LANDSAT imagery of 30 meter resolution and 185 x 185 km swath is
also used for the comparative and overall analysis of the area. LISS III imagery and LANDSAT 4-5 TM imagery were used for the
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under dry river bed, 2.52 % of the land is open shrub land, 1.76 % is under vegetation and
rest in other uses. (Refer Figure 3.5 and Table 3.3).
Table 3.3: Land use of the Study Area

Class Area in Sq. m Percentage
Agricultural Land 244.44 74.04132
Open Shrub Land 8.33 2.523172
Water body 5.38 1.629612
Settlement 42.89 12.99146
Vegetation 5.82 1.762888
Dry River Bed 23.28 7.051554
Total 330.1 100
(Source: Satellite image analysis by EQMS)
Dry River Bed Landuse of study area

7%
Vegetation
Settlement 2%
13%
Water body
2%
Open Shrub Land
2% Agricultural Land
74%
(Source: Satellite image analysis by EQMS)
Figure 3.4: Graph Showing Land Use of the Study Area (10 km Radius)

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Figure 3.5: Land use Map of 10 Km Area around Project Site

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3.3.1 Seismicity and Associated Hazards

As Seismic Map of India Project site is falling in Moderate Hazard Zone-Zone III (refer
Figure 3.6).
Project site

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Project site
Figure 3.6: Seismic map of the study area

3.4 SOIL
3.4.1 Sampling and Analysis
To assess the impacts of the proposed activities on the soils in the area, the
physicochemical characteristics of soils within the study area have been examined by
obtaining soil samples from selected points and analysis of the same. Sampling locations
of soil is mentioned in Table 3.4. The physicochemical characteristics of the soils in the
study area, as obtained from the analysis of the soil samples are presented in Table 3.5.
Table 3.4: Soil Sampling Locations

Sampling Code Sampling Locations Distance, km Direction
S-1 Project Site Site 25°35'20.93"N 84°44'8.14"E
S-2 Gidha Industrial Area 0.55 km NE 25°35'43.69"N 84°44'13.01"E
S-3 Gidha Village 0.8o km E 25°35'22.57"N 84°44'50.69"E
S-4 Sakdi Village 1.78 km, SE 25°34'31.88"N 84°45'2.62"E
S-5 Kulharia Village 3.74 km , SE 25°34'18.98"N 84°46'16.63"E

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S-6 Koilwar Village 5.60 km , E 25°34'44.89"N 84°47'34.43"E

S-7 Birampur Village 1.10 km, NW 25°35'35.23"N 84°43'30.22"E
S-8 Purdilganj Village 1.39 km ,NW 25°36'3.51"N 84°43'33.18"E
(Source: EQMS)
Table 3.5: Physiochemical Characteristics of Soil

S. Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8
No.
Physical Characteristics
1 Color - LLight Light Light Light Light Light Light Light
Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown
2 Texture USDA Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy
System Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam
3 Particle Size Distribution
I Sand % 54 55 48 58 58 50 54 53
II Silt % 30 32 17 30 26 14 31 33
III Clay % 16 13 35 12 16 36 15 14
IV Porosity % 44.9 47.9 49.1 45.7 47.2 43.8 44.5 46.4
V Bulk Density gm/cc 1.46 1.38 1.35 1.44 1.40 1.49 1.47 1.42
(BD)
VI Water Holding % 30.6 29.5 32.4 31.5 28.2 31.8 30.5 29.8
Capacity
(WHC)
VII Permeability cm/hr 1.22 1.78 0.21 2.02 1.20 0.19 1.39 1.58
Chemical Characteristics
I pH (1:5) - 7.55 7.32 7.41 7.35 7.50 7.45 7.48 7.46
II Conductivity µmhos/cm 130.6 135.4 128.2 133.7 140.5 137.8 132.5 129.7
(EC)
III CEC meq/100- 11.7 10.8 17.5 11.2 11.9 18.2 10.4 11.5
gm
IV Organic Matter % 0.97 0.85 0.91 1.17 0.86 1.07 0.99 1.12
V Organic % 0.56 0.49 0.53 0.68 0.50 0.62 0.58 0.65
Carbon
VI Zinc as Zn mg/kg 14.5 12.2 14.8 18.8 21.0 16.2 18.6 17.9
VII Iron as Fe mg/kg 26.8 30.8 24.6 28.3 22.5 26.4 25.7 27.2
VIII Copper as Cu mg/kg 1.56 1.65 1.42 1.75 1.69 1.58 1.45 1.38
IX Manganese as mg/kg 16.5 18.2 14.4 17.8 15.9 13.6 16.8 15.9
Mn
X Boron as B mg/kg 0.42 0.44 0.46 0.52 0.49 0.35 0.40 0.46
3 Available Nutrients
I Nitrogen as N kg/ha 235.2 265.6 278.4 268.5 255.2 245.7 266.5 257.9
II Phosphorus kg/ha 28.9 29.5 32.8 26.5 24.8 30.2 26.5 31.7
as P
III Potassium as kg/ha 288.5 295.2 290.6 265.8 272.5 256.4 274.4 271.5
K
Source: Kamal Enviro & Food Lab Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon-Haryana
3.4.2 Soil Characteristics

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Physical characteristics of soil greatly influence its use and behavior towards plant
growth.
Soil Texture
The mineral components of soil are sand, silt and clay, and their relative proportions
determine a soil's texture. Properties that are influenced by soil texture, include
porosity, permeability, infiltration, shrink-swell, water-holding capacity, and susceptibility
to erosion. The soil in which neither sand & silt nor clay predominates is called "loam".
The mineral constituents of a loam soil might be 40% sand, 40% silt and the balance 20%
clay by weight. Soil texture affects soil behavior, in particular its retention capacity for
nutrients and water. Texturally the soils of study area are observed as Sandy Loam and
Sandy Clay Soils.
Bulk Density
Bulk density of soil relates to the combined volumes of the solids and pore spaces. Soil
with a high pore space with loose solid particles will have lower bulk density than those
that are more compact and have less pore space. This is directly related to the movement
of air and water through soil thus affecting the productivity. The bulk density of the soils
was found in the range of 1.35 to 1.49-gm/cm³.
Water Holding Capacity
Water-holding capacity is usually defined as the amount of water that soil can hold. Soil
that have fine particles are able to hold more water than coarse soils while rock
fragments cannot hold any water and contribute negatively to soil water-holding capacity.
The type and composition of soil are the controlling factors in this case. Water Holding
Capacity of study area soils was observed as 28.2 to 32.4%.
Permeability
Permeability is the measure of the ability of a soil to transmit water under a unit hydraulic
gradient. For a particular soil, it represents its average water transmitting properties,
which depends mainly on the number and the diameter of the pores present. The results
show Permeability values were found to vary from 0.19 to 2.02-cm/hr under Sandy Loam
and Sandy Clay textured soil in the study area.
Chemical Characteristics of Soil
Soil Reaction Classes and Critical Limits for Macro & Micro Nutrients in Soil
According to Soil Survey Manual (IARI, 1970), the soils are grouped under different soil
reaction classes viz; extremely acidic (pH<4.5), very strongly acidic (pH 4.5-5.0 ), strongly
acidic (pH 5.1-5.5), moderately acidic (pH 5.6-6.0), slightly acidic (pH 6.1-6.5), neutral
(pH 6.6-7.3), slightly alkaline (pH 7.4-7.8), moderately alkaline (pH 7.9-8.4), strongly
alkaline (pH 8.5-9.0).The soils are rated as low (below 0.50 %), medium (0.50-0.75 %)
and high (above 0.75 %) in case of organic carbon, low (<280-kg/ha), medium (280 to
560-kg/ha) and high (>560-kg/ha) in case of available Nitrogen, low (<10-kg/ha), medium
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medium (108 to 280-kg/ha) and high (>280-kg/ha) for available Potassium and low (<10-
mg/kg), medium (10-20-mg/kg) and high (>20-mg/kg) for available Sulphur (Singh et.al.
2004, Mehta et. al.1988). Critical limits of Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu and B, which separate deficient
from non-deficient soils followed in India, are 4.5, 2.0, 0.5, 0.2 and 0.5-mg/kg
respectively. (Follet & Lindsay-1970 and Berger & Truog-1940)
Soil Reaction (pH)
Soil pH is an important soil property, which affects the availability of several plant
nutrients. It is a measure of acidity and alkalinity and reflects the status of base
saturation. The soil pH ranges from 7.32 to 7.55, thereby indicating the soils are neutral
to slightly alkaline.
Organic Carbon
The effect of soil organic matter on soil properties is well recognized. Soil organic matter
plays a vital role in supplying plant nutrients, cation exchange capacity, improving soil
aggregation and hence water retention and soil biological activity. The Organic Carbon
content of soil varied from 0.49 to 0.68 %( 0.85 to 1.17% as Organic Matter) thereby
implying that soils are medium in organic content.
Macronutrients
Nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are considered as primary
nutrients and sulphur (S) as secondary nutrient. These nutrients help in proper growth,
development and yield differentiation of plants and are generally required by plants in
large quantity.
Available Nitrogen
Nitrogen is an integral component of many compounds including chlorophyll and enzyme
essential for plant growth. It is an essential constituent for amino acids which is building
blocks for plant tissue, cell nuclei and protoplasm. It encourages aboveground vegetative
growth and deep green color to leaves. Deficiency of nitrogen decreases rate and extent
of protein synthesis and results into stunted growth and develop Chlorosis. Available
nitrogen content in the surface soils ranges between 235.2 & 278.4-kg/ha, thereby
indicating that soils are low in available nitrogen content.
Available Phosphorus
Phosphorus is an important component of adenosine di-phosphate (ADP) and adenosine
tri-phosphate (ATP), which involves in energy transformation in plant. It is essential
component of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the seat of genetic inheritance in plant and
animal. Phosphorous take part in important functions like photosynthesis, nitrogen
fixation, crop maturation, root development, strengthening straw in cereal crops etc. The
availability of phosphorous is restricted under acidic and alkaline soil reaction mainly due
to P-fixation. In acidic condition it gets fixed with aluminum and iron and in alkaline
condition with calcium. Available phosphorus content ranges between 24.8 & 32.2-kg/ha,
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Available Potassium
Potassium is an activator of various enzymes responsible for plant processes like energy
metabolism, starch synthesis, nitrate reduction and sugar degradation. It is extremely
mobile in plant and help to regulate opening and closing of stomata in the leaves and
uptake of water by root cells. It is important in grain formation and tuber development and
encourages crop resistance for certain fungal and bacterial diseases. Available
potassium content in these soils ranges between 256.4 & 295.2-kg/ha, thereby is
indicating that the soils are medium to high in potassium content.
Micronutrients
Proper understanding of micronutrients availability in soils and extent of their deficiencies
is the pre-requisite for efficient management of micronutrient fertilizer to sustain crop
productivity. Therefore, it is essential to know the micronutrients status of soil before
introducing any type of land use.
Available Manganese
Manganese is essential in photosynthesis and nitrogen transformations in plants. It
activates decarboxylase, dehydrogenize, and oxides enzymes. The available manganese
content in surface soils was recorded as 13.6 to 18.2-mg/kg, as the critical limit of
available manganese is 2.0-mg/kg.
Available Zinc
Zinc plays role in protein synthesis, reproductive process of certain plants and in the
formation of starch and some growth hormones. It promotes seed maturation and
production. The available zinc in surface soils of the study area ranges from 12.2 to 21.0-
mg/kg. As per the critical limit of available zinc (0.5-mg/kg), most of the study area soils
are sufficient in available zinc in the vicinity of the project.
Available Boron
Boron increases solubility and mobility of calcium in the plant and it act as regulator of
K/Ca ratio in the plant. It is required for development of new meristematic tissue and also
necessary for proper pollination, fruit and seed setting and translocation of sugar, starch
and phosphorous etc. It has role in synthesis of amino acid and protein and regulates
carbohydrate metabolism. The available boron content in the soils ranges from <0.1 to
0.52-mg/kg. The critical limit for deficiency of the available boron is 0.5-mg/ kg.
As per the above mentioned detailed soil descriptions indicate medium fertility status or
agricultural potential of soil.
3.5 Meteorological Data
The meteorological parameters play a vital role in transport and dispersion of pollutants in
the atmosphere. Historical meteorological data were obtained from climatological tables
pertaining to Patna (as the nearest representative IMD station) for the period 1974-1990
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Table 3.4: Meteorological Data of Patna (Period 1974-1990)

Month Temperature Relative Rainfall Mean Pre- Pressure
(deg C) daily Humidit% Wind dominant hPa
speed wind
direction
Max Min Max Min In mm Kmph From Max Min
January 23.3 9.1 78 59 13.2 2.6 W 1010.1 1006.8
February 26.0 11.3 69 48 13.1 3.3 W 1007.7 1004.2
March 32.3 16.2 53 33 11.7 4.2 W 1004.5 1000.5
April 37.2 22.0 48 27 10.1 6.2 E 1000.3 995.7
May 38.0 24.9 59 37 40.0 7.9 E 996.7 988.9
June 36.5 26.6 70 55 123.9 7.3 E 992.7 988.9
July 32.9 26.0 83 75 361.2 6.2 E 992.8 989.5
August 32.5 26.0 83 76 269.1 5.6 E 994.1 991.0
September 32.3 25.2 82 76 213.2 5.1 E 998.5 995.0
October 31.6 21.4 76 69 92.8 2.7 E 1004.3 1000.9
November 28.9 14.9 73 64 8.1 1.9 W 1008.5 1005.0
December 24.5 9.8 77 62 5.5 1.9 W 1010.6 1007.1
(Source-IMD Patna)
3.5.1 Wind Speed and Direction
The wind speed was mostly between 1.9 to 7.9 Km/hr for all the months. The wind speed
during summer season was mostly between 4.2 -7.9 km/hr while during rainy season, it
was between 5.6-7.3 km/hr and in winter months wind speed ranges between 1.9 to 2.6
km/hr.
3.5.2 Relative Humidity
The air is generally dry in during summer Season. April and May are driest with relative
humidity between 27-59%. The maximum humidity during July, August and September is
83% and minimum was 75%. High humidity is found during daytime and low humidity
values during nighttime in all the months
3.5.3 Temperature
December and January constitutes winter months with daily mean minimum temperature
around 9.1ºC and daily mean maximum temperature around 24.5ºC. May is the hottest
month with daily mean maximum temperature around 38 ºC and daily mean minimum
temperature around 24.9ºC
3.5.4 Rainfall
The annual total rainfall is 1161.9 mm. Over 80% of the total annual rainfall is received
during the Post monsoon period between June to September.
3.5.5 Site specific Met Data:
An automatic met station was established at site to collect the site specific data.The
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time. The summary of the met data is summarized in Table 3.7. Wind rose diagram of site
is shown in Figure 3.7.
Table 3.7: Meteorological Data of Project site

Month/ time Temperature Relative Wind speed Predominant
(deg C) Humidity, % Range wind Direction
Max Min Max Min m/s (from)
October 16 36 20 100 42
November 16 34 14 100 35 1.33 West
December 16 28 10 100 44
(Source-Site Specific)
Figure 3.7: Wind Rose Diagram (October 2016 to December 2016)

3.6 Air Environment
Air environment is an important component of EIA report. The project activities like
construction, Vehicle movement, boiler and process emissions, operation of DG sets,
fugitive emissions from various material handing activities will contaminate the ambient
air quality. The base line data of the study area collated during field studies is
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3.6.1 Selection of Monitoring Stations

Eight (8) numbers of monitoring stations were set up to assess the prevailing ambient air
quality within the study area. The CPCB guide lines were adhered for monitoring network
design. However, certain adjustments were incorporated because of local infrastructure.
Logistic considerations as ready accessibility, security, availability of reliable power
supply etc. were examined while finalizing the monitoring locations. The locations of the
AAQ monitoring stations were based on the frequent wind directions besides at the
location of sensitive receptor as human habitation for exposure assessment.
Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at eight locations within the study area
during 1st Oct, 2016 to 31stDec, 2016. All the ambient air analysis with respect to each
parameter was analyzed as per CPCB guidelines. The AAQ monitoring locations with
their terrain feature are provided in Table 3.8. Map showing locations of Air Sampling is
given in Figure 3.3.
Table 3.8: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Sampling Sampling Distance, km Direction
Code Locations
AAQ-1 Project Site Site 25°35'20.93"N,84°44'8.14"E
AAQ-2 Gidha Industrial 0.55 km NE 25°35'43.69"N,84°44'13.01"E
Area
AAQ-3 0.80 km EEN (Down Wind 25°35'22.57"N 84°44'50.69"E
Gidha Village
Direction)
AAQ-4 Sakdi Village 1.78 km, SE 25°34'31.88"N 84°45'2.62"E
AAQ-5 Kulharia Village 3.74 km , SE 25°34'18.98"N 84°46'16.63"E
AAQ-6 5.60 km , E (Downwind 25°34'44.89"N 84°47'34.43"E
Koilwar Village
direction)
AAQ-7 1.10 km, NW (Upwind 25°35'35.23"N 84°43'30.22"E
Birampur Village
Direction)
AAQ-8 Purdilganj Village 1.39 km ,NW 25°36'3.51"N 84°43'33.18"E
3.6.2 Analysis of Ambient Air Quality:
Ambient Air Quality test results are shown in Table 3.9.
Table 3.9: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results for PM2.5 and PM10 (24-hour
average)
Location PM2.5 (g/m³) PM10 (g/m³)
Code Location
Min Max Mean 98% tile Min Max Mean 98% tile
AAQ-1 Project Site 27 58 42 56 68 128 98 126
AAQ-2 Gidha Industrial 32 75 51 74 75 168 119 167
Area
AAQ-3 Gidha Village 26 48 39 48 64 92 83 92
AAQ-4 Sakdi Village 20 39 32 39 53 87 76 87

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AAQ-5 Kultharia 18 34 26 33 48 72 63 71
AAQ-6 Koilwar 23 46 34 45 56 85 74 84
AAQ-7 Birampur Village 22 34 27 34 50 76 64 76
AAQ-8 Purdilganj 20 42 32 42 56 80 70 80
Village
Location SO2(g/m³) NOx (g/m³)

Code Location
Min Max Mean 98% tile Min Max Mean 98% tile
AAQ-1 Project Site 4.0 9.6 6.1 9.0 10.0 20.8 13.6 19.5
AAQ-2 Gidha Industrial 4.2 9.6 14.8 21.1
6.4 9.5 10.2 21.6
Area
AAQ-3 Gidha Village 4.0 9.2 7.6 9.2 10.0 20.8 17.2 20.6
AAQ-4 Sakdi Village 4.0 8.2 6.7 8.2 9.0 17.6 14.4 17.6
AAQ-5 Kultharia 4.0 8.1 6.2 7.9 9.8 18.0 14.3 17.8
AAQ-6 Koilwar 4.0 8.4 6.2 8.1 9.8 18.2 14.3 17.9
AAQ-7 Birampur Village 4.0 8.1 6.2 7.9 9.3 18.7 14.3 18.2
AAQ-8 Purdilganj 4.2 8.5 6.7 8.5 9.4 19.0 15.2 18.8
Village
Location CO (mg/m³) VOC (mg/m³)

Code
Location Min Max Mean 98% Min Max Mean 98%
tile tile
AAQ-1 Project Site 0.16 0.40 0.29 0.40 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-2 Gidha Industrial 0.14 0.39
0.28 0.39
Area <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-3 Gidha Village 0.18 0.38 0.30 0.38 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-4 Sakdi Village <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-5 Kultharia <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-6 Koilwar <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-7 Birampur Village <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-8 Purdilganj Village <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
Location HC (mg/m³) NMHC (mg/m³)

Code Location
Min Max Mean 98% tile Min Max Mean 98%tile
AAQ-1 Project Site <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
AAQ-2 Gidha <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Industrial Area <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-3 Gidha Village <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
AAQ-4 Sakdi Village <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
AAQ-5 Kultharia <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
AAQ-6 Koilwar <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

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AAQ-7 Birampur <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Village <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
AAQ-8 Purdilganj <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
Village <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
3.6.3 Observation on Ambient Air Quality

PM2.5 (µg/m³): The highest PM2.5 level were found at Gidha Industrial area (75 µg/m³),
lowest PM2.5 level were observed at Kultharia (18 µg/m³) while the mean conc. of all
location ranges between 18 - 75 µg/m³, The PM2.5 level in all the monitoring locations is
within permissible limit i.e. NAAQMS level 60 µg/m³.
PM2.5 Concentration in Study Area (NAAQ Standard PM2.5 60 µg/m3)

80
70
Concentration in µg/m3
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Kultharia
Gidha Industrial Area
Project Site
Koilwar
Stand. Limits
Sakdi Village
Birampur Village
Purdilganj Village
Gidha Village
PM 2.5 (µg/m³) Max PM 2.5 (µg/m³) Min PM 2.5 (µg/m³) Mean Standards 24 Hours Avg.
PM10 (µg/m³): The highest PM10 levels were found at Gidha Industrial area (168 µg/m³)
and lowest PM10 level at Kultharia (48 µg/m³) were observed at purdilganj While the
mean conc. of all location ranges between 63-119 µg/m³. The PM10 level in all the
monitoring locations is within permissible limit i.e. NAAQMS level 100 µg/m³

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PM10 Concentration in study Area (NAAQMS Standard PM10 100 µg/m3)

180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Kultharia
Koilwar
Stand. Limits
Project Site
Gidha Industrial
Birampur Village
Sakdi Village
Purdilganj Village
Gidha Village
Area
PM 10 (µg/m³) Max PM 10 (µg/m³) Min PM 10 (µg/m³) Mean Standards 24 Hours Avg.
SO2 (µg/m³): The highest SO2 level were found at two locations Project site, Gidha
industrial area (9.6 µg/m³) and lowest SO2 level were observed also at four locations (4
µg/m³) while the mean conc. of all location ranges between 6.1-7.6 µg/m³. The SO2 level
in all the monitoring locations is within permissible limit i.e. NAAQMS level 80 µg/m³.
SO2 Concentration in study Area

NAAQMS Standard SO2 80 µg/m3
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Kultharia
Koilwar
Purdilganj Village
Gidha Village
Sakdi Village
Gidha Industrial Area
Stand. Limits
Project Site
Birampur Village
SO2 (µg/m³) Max SO2 (µg/m³) Min SO2 (µg/m³) Mean Standards 24 Hours Avg.

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NOx (µg/m³): The highest NOx level were found at Gidha industrial area (21.6 µg/m³) and
lowest NOx level were observed at Sakdi village (9.0 µg/m³) while the mean conc. of all
location ranges between 13.6 – 17.2 µg/m³. The NOx level in all monitoring location are
under permissible limit i.e. NAAQMS level 80 µg/m³
NOx Concentration in study Area

NAAQMS Standard NOx 80 µg/m3
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Kultharia
Koilwar
Stand. Limits
Project Site
Gidha Industrial
Birampur Village
Purdilganj Village
Sakdi Village
Gidha Village
Area
NOx (µg/m³) Max NOx (µg/m³) Min NOx (µg/m³) Mean Standards 24 Hours Avg.
CO is below detection limit at all the locations except around Gidha industrial area and
varies between 0.14 to 0.40 µg/m³ HC. NMHC, VOC and HC- were found below detection
limit.
3.7 AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY
The noise level in study area was measured at eight locations. As mentioned earlier a
sound level meter has been used to measure noise levels as instant values which are
integrated over a given period to give Leq values as a weighted average. At each
location, readings were taken at uniform interval of. 5 seconds over a period of 10
minutes per hour for twenty-four hours’ period, with further divisions of day and night
noise as per CPCB guidelines (between 6.00 A.M to 10.00 P.M and between 10.01 P.M to
5.59 A.M representing day and night period noise levels).
3.7.1 Noise Levels in the Study Area
Ambient noise measurement was taken at 8 locations within 10 km area of the project
site. Noise monitoring location and noise results for day time and night time is presented
in Table 3.10and Table 3.11 respectively.

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Table 3.10: Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

Sampling Code Sampling Locations Distance, km Direction
NQ 1 Project Site Site 25°35'20.93"N 84°44'8.14"E
NQ 2 Gidha Industrial Area 0.55 km NE 25°35'43.69"N 84°44'13.01"E
NQ 3 Gidha Village 0.8o km E 25°35'22.57"N 84°44'50.69"E
NQ 4 Sakdi Village 1.78 km, SE 25°34'31.88"N 84°45'2.62"E
NQ 5 Kulharia Village 3.74 km , SE 25°34'18.98"N 84°46'16.63"E
NQ 6 Koilwar Village 5.60 km , E 25°34'44.89"N 84°47'34.43"E
NQ 7 Birampur Village 1.10 km,NW 25°35'35.23"N 84°43'30.22"E
NQ 8 Purdilganj Village 1.39 km ,NW 25°36'3.51"N 84°43'33.18"E
(Source: Please prefer Figure 3.3)
Table 3.11: Ambient Noise Quality in Study Area

Day time National Night time National
Location
Leq dB(A) Standard Leq; dB(A) Standard
Name Present
Day time Night time
Category Leq Leq
Min Max Leq; Min Max Leq; dB(A)
dB(A) dB(A)
dB(A)
NQ 1 Industrial 63.5 79.2 72.3 75 50.7 69.4 63.1 65
NQ 2 Industrial 66.1 80.4 73.5 75 48.9 67.1 61.2 65
NQ 3 Residential 42.9 56.0 51.7 55 37.7 42.8 39.3 45
NQ 4 Residential 42.1 54.1 50.3 55 37.2 41.2 38.4 45
NQ 5 Residential 42.7 55.0 50.6 55 36.8 42 38.8 45
NQ 6 Residential 43.3 55.8 51.6 55 38.9 43.8 40.5 45
NQ 7 Residential 47.5 57.8 53.8 55 38.2 45.8 41.8 45
NQ 8 Residential 40.0 55.6 50.0 55 37.0 42.8 39.1 45
3.7.2 Observation of Ambient Noise Quality

Ambient noise level of the study area is within the prescribed National Ambient Noise
Quality Standard for respective residential, commercial and industrial category at all the
monitored locations.
3.8 Ground Water
Groundwater is the water present beneath Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the
fractures of rock formations. Groundwater is the water found underground in the cracks
and spaces in soil, sand and rock. It is stored in and moves slowly through geologic
formations of soil, sand and rocks called aquifers.
3.8.1 Depth to Ground water table (CGWB, Bhojpur District, 2011)
The depth to water level varies widely depending upon topography, drainage, bedrock
geology etc. During Pre-monsoon and post monsoon season (May, 2011), depth to water
in various blocks of Bhojpur district varied from 5.0 to 10 mbgl (ref Fig 3.8). No major
variation were observed in various season.

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Pre monsoon season

Post Monsoon season
Figure 3.8: Ground Water Table Map of Bhojpur District

3.8.2 Ground Water Quality
Drinking water requirement of the study area is adequately met through ground water
resources. To assess the ground water quality of the study area eight ground water
samples were collected from different locations within the study area and analyzed as per
standard method. The water samples were examined for physio-chemical parameters as
well as for bacteriological parameters. Samples for chemical analyses were collected in
polyethylene carboys. Samples for bacteriological analyses were collected in sterilized
bottles (APHA Method). The details of sampling locations with are presented in Table
3.14. Map showing water sampling location is given in Figure 3.4. Analysis results of
groundwater are presented in Table 3.15 and Table 3.16.
Table 3.14: Name of Ground Water Sampling Locations

S. Stations Source Distance from site Lat Long
No.
GW1 Project Site Hand Pump Site 25°35'20.93"N 84°44'8.14"E
GW2 Gidha Industrial Hand Pump 0.55 km NE 25°35'43.69"N 84°44'13.01"E
Area
GW3 Gidha Village Hand Pump 0.80 km E 25°35'22.57"N 84°44'50.69"E
GW4 Sakdi Village Hand Pump 1.78 km, SE 25°34'31.88"N 84°45'2.62"E
GW5 Kultharia Hand Pump 3.74 km , SE 25°34'18.98"N 84°46'16.63"E
GW6 Koilwar Hand Pump 5.60 km , E 25°34'44.89"N 84°47'34.43"E

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GW7 Birampur Village Hand Pump 1.10 km,NW 25°35'35.23"N 84°43'30.22"E

GW8 Purdilganj Village Hand Pump 1.39 km ,NW 25°36'3.51"N 84°43'33.18"E
Table 3.15: Ground Water Quality

S. Parameters Project Gidha Gidha Sakdi Method Desired
No. Site Industrial Village Village Limit
Area /Permissible
Limit
1 pH Value 7.68 7.72 7.18 7.99 APHA- 6.5-8.5/
4500 No relaxation
2 Temperature 0C 26.8 26.6 26.5 26.7 Part 9 --
3 Conductivity, 426 546 720 692 APHA- --
mhos/cm 4500
4 Turbidity (NTU) 0.84 0.88 0.97 0.72 APHA- 1-5
2030B
5 Total Dissolved 270 342 453 434 APHA- 500/2000
solids mg/l 2540B
6 Total Suspended 2 4 3 4 APHA- --
solids mg/l 2540D
7 Total Hardness 180 228 302 290 APHA- 200/600
as CaCO3 mg/l 2340C
8 Chloride as Cl 30 38 56 52 APHA- 250/1000
mg/l 4500B
9 Total Alkalinity 148 188 248 238 Part -23 200/600
mg/l
10 Sulphates as 12.8 16.8 22.6 21.4 APHA- 200/400
SO4 mg/l 4500E
11 Nitrates as NO3 3.6 4.2 5.4 5.2 APHA- 45/No
mg/l 4500 relaxation
12 Fluoride as F 0.46 0.52 0.66 0.61 APHA- 1/1.5
mg/l 4500D
13 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.39 0.48 0.58 0.56 APHA- 0.3/No
3111B relaxation
14 Zinc as Zn mg/l 0.032 0.037 0.053 0.051 APHA- 5/15
3111B
15 Calcium as Ca 62 72 98 88 APHA- 75/200
mg/l 3500B
16 Magnesium as 6.0 11.6 13.4 16.9 APHA- 30/100
Mg mg/l 3500B
17 Cadmium as Cd <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA- 0.003/No
mg/l 3111B relaxation
18 Copper as Cu <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA- 0.05/1.5
mg/l 3111B
19 Nickel as Ni mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA- 0.02/No
3111B relaxation
20 Lead as Pb mg/l 0.025 0.033 0.046 0.43 APHA- 0.01/No
3111B relaxation

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21 Mercury as Hg <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 APHA- 0.001/0.001

mg/l 3112
22 Chromium (Total <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 APHA- 0.5/No
as Cr) mg/l 3111B relaxation
23 Arsenic as As <0.025 0.03 0.04 <0.025 APHA- 0.01/0.05
mg/l 3114
24 Phenolic <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 Part 43 0.001/0.002
compound mg/l
25 Total coliform Nil Nil Nil Nil APHA- Nil
MPN/100ml 9230B
Table 3.5: Ground Water Quality

S. Parameters Kultharia Koilwar Birampur Purdilganj Method Desired
No. Village Village Limit
/Permissible
Limit
1 pH Value 7.08 APHA- 6.5-8.5/
7.30 7.52 7.96
4500 No relaxation
2 Temperature 26.5 Part 9 --
0 26.3 26.0 26.2
C
3 Conductivity, 422 392 595 626 APHA- --
mhos/cm 4500
4 Turbidity 0.68 APHA- 1-5
0.76 0.58 0.92
(NTU) 2030B
5 Total 372 APHA- 500/2000
278 239 392
Dissolved 2540B
solids mg/l
6 Total 2 1 2 5 APHA- --
Suspended 2540D
solids mg/l
7 Total 184 246 APHA- 200/600
160 260
Hardness as 2340C
CaCO3 mg/l
8 Chloride as 42 APHA- 250/1000
32.8 30 46
Cl mg/l 4500B
9 Total 202 Part -23 200/600
148 132 212
Alkalinity
mg/l
10 Sulphates as 22.6 APHA- 200/400
13.2 12 18.6
SO4 mg/l 4500E
11 Nitrates as APHA- 45/No
1.78 1.42 4.2 4.5
NO3 mg/l 4500 relaxation
12 Fluoride as F 0.52 0.49 0.63 0.62 APHA- 1/1.5
mg/l 4500D
13 Iron as Fe 0.42 0.38 0.50 0.53 APHA- 0.3/No
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mg/l 3111B
15 Calcium as 54 48 84 88 APHA- 75/200
Ca mg/l 3500B
16 Magnesium 11.8 9.7 8.7 9.7 APHA- 30/100
as Mg mg/l 3500B
17 Cadmium as <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA- 0.003/No
Cd mg/l 3111B relaxation
18 Copper as <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA- 0.05/1.5
Cu mg/l 3111B
19 Nickel as Ni <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA- 0.02/No
20 Lead as Pb 0.023 0.018 0.020 0.039 APHA- 0.01/No
21 Mercury as <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 APHA- 0.001/0.001
Hg mg/l 3112
22 Chromium <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 APHA- 0.5/No
(Total as Cr) 3111B relaxation
mg/l
23 Arsenic as <0.025 0.04 <0.025 <0.025 APHA- 0.01/0.05
As mg/l 3114
24 Phenolic <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 Part 43 0.001/0.002
compound
mg/l
25 Total Nil Nil Nil Nil APHA- Nil
Coliform 9230B
MPN/100ml
Observation on Ground Water Quality

The pH value of drinking water is an important index of acidity or alkalinity. pH value of
the sample vary from 7.08 to 7.99 in all locations. Electrical Conductivity levels vary from
392 to 720 µmho/cm.Total dissolved solids ranges from 239 to 453 mg/l which is within
permissible limit. The total hardness is an important parameter of water quality. The
hardness values in ground water of the study area ranges between 160 to 302 mg/l. The
hardnes values are well within the desired limit in all location. No biological and metallic
contamination has been found in any of the ground water sample of the study area.
however arsenic contenet were detected in few of the ground water sample but found well within
the permisible limit. All the parameters in ground water sample were well within the
permissible limit of Indian Standard IS: 10500-2012.
3.8.3 Surface Water Quality
The river Son is a seasonal river. Being a seasonal river there was a lot of water in post
monsoon season during the time of feild visit . Four surface water samples were collected
from the surface water sources of the study area. Two samples of Sone river (one from
upstream and one sample from downstream) and two sample of canal (one from
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Samples for bacteriological analyses were collected in sterilized bottles. The water
samples were examined for physico-chemical parameters and bacteriological
parameters. Samples were analyzed for various parameters using the CPCB’s DBU
Criteria. The name of sampling locations is presented in Table 3.16. The analysis results
of surface water are presented in Table 3.16.
Table 3.16: Surface Water Sampling Locations

S.N. Sampling Distance w.r.t. Source Coordinates
Locations the Plant Site
Son river (U/s) near 7.45 km, SE River 25°32'27.61"N 84°47'22.13"E
Koilwer
Son river (D/s) near 6.16 km, E River 25°35'53.90"N 84°48'1.29"E
Koilwer
Kayamnagar Canal (U/s) 8.72 km, W Canal 25°35'3.48"N 84°38'52.02"E
Kayamnagar Canal (D/s) 7.91 km, W Canal 25°34'53.89"N 84°39'11.32"E
(Source: Please prefer Figure 3.4)
Table 3.17: Surface Water Quality

S. Parameters Sone Sone River Canal Canal Method
No. River Downstream Upstream Downstream
Upstream (Near (Near (Near
(Near Koilwer) Dhanpara) Gyanpur)
Pareo)
1 pH Value 7.96 7.99 7.82 7.90 APHA-4500
2 Temperature 0C 25.7 25.6 25.8 26.0 Part 9
3 Conductivity, mhos/cm 192 198 301 306 APHA-4500
4 Turbidity (NTU) 5.6 5.7 6.8 7.0 APHA-
2030B
5 Total Dissolved solids mg/l 120 124 188 192 APHA-
2540B
6 Total Suspended solids 8 10 12 13 APHA-
mg/l 2540D
7 Total Hardness as CaCO3 80 84 124 128 APHA-
mg/l 2340C
8 Chloride as Cl mg/l 15 16 23.8 24.0 APHA-
4500B
9 Total Alkalinity mg/l 66 68 102 105 Part -23
10 Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 6.0 6.2 9.2 9.6 APHA-
4500E
11 Fluoride as F mg/l 0.21 0.22 0.26 0.28 APHA-
4500D
12 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.23 APHA-
3111B
13 Zinc as Zn mg/l 0.36 0.38 0.40 0.42 APHA-
3111B
14 Calcium as Ca mg/l 28 28.8 44.8 46.4 APHA-
3500B
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16 Cadmium as Cd mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA-
3111B
17 Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA-
3111B
18 Nickel as Ni mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA-
3111B
19 Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 APHA-
3111B
20 Mercury as Hg mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 APHA-3112
21 Chromium (Total as Cr) <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 APHA-
mg/l 3111B
22 Arsenic as As mg/l <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 APHA-3114
23 Oil & Grease mg/l 2.7 2.8 4.2 4.8 Part -39
24 Chemical Oxygen Demand 14 16 22 20 Part -58
as COD mg/l
25 Bio- Chemical Oxygen 3.6 4.1 5.7 5.4 Part -44
Demand as BOD (for 3
Days 27 ˚C) mg/l
26 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 4.8 4.7 4.0 3.8 APHA
27 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 3210 3400 4230 4120 APHA-
9230B
Observation on Surface Water Quality

The river water quality parameters are compared with BDU Criteria of CPCB . No metal
contamination has been found in surface water samples. Overall the surface water quality
of river is meeting the Class D of DBU Criteria of CPCB for its suitability for wild life and
fisheries.
3.9 Biological Environment
Recorded Forests: As per India State of Forest Report 2013 published by the Forest
Survey of India (FSI), Dehradun the recorded forest area of the state is 6473 sq.km.
Which is 6.87% of its geographical area? The Reserved Forests constitute 10.70%,
Protected Forests 89.28% and Unclassed Forests 0.02% of the total forest area. Table
3.18 shows the recorded forests of the state.
Table 3.18: Recorded Forest Area of Bihar

Forest Category Area
Reserved Forest 693 sq.km
Protected Forest 5779 sq.km
Unclassed Forest 1 sq.km
Total 6473 sq.km
Of State’s Geographical Area 6.87 %
Of India’s Forest Area 0.84 %
Forests Description: As per Champion and Seth Classification, the state has ten types
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Deciduous, Littoral and Swamp Forest, and Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests. The forests
are dominated by Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests which accents for 84.66% followed by
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests (8.81) and Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests (1.22).
Littoral and Swamp Forests accounts to 0.24%. Tree cover and plantation occupying
7.06% of the forest cover.
The proposed project area in Bhojpur districts has deciduous type of forest. The project
area does not encounter with any kind of recorded forests such as Reserve Forest,
Protected forest or unclassed Forest (declared Protected under “ The Indian Forest Act,
1927”) and “Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 with Amendments Made in 1988”.
3.9.1 Study Area and Sampling Locations
The study area has been marked as 10 km radial distance from the plant boundary. The
study area around the project site mainly comprises of terrestrial ecosystem (agricultural
land, wasteland and barren land) and aquatic ecosystem (Rivers, Canals, etc.).
Topography of the study area is generally plain areas. Study area is surrounded by rain
fed double crop agricultural land.
3.9.2 Methodology adopted for the Survey
To achieve the above objectives a detailed study of the area was undertaken in 10 km
radius area from proposed plant boundary as centre. The different methods adopted were
as follows:
Generation of primary data by undertaking systematic ecological studies in the area; and
Discussion with local people so as to elicit information about local plants, animals and
their uses.
3.9.3 Forest Type of the Study Area

Primary survey reveals that in core area few species of Parthenium, Acacia and Cynodon
dictylon were seen, in and around plant site. Secondary data was collected from Forest
Department on flora and fauna which reveals that vegetation in the study area falls under
moist dry deciduous type as per the Champion and Seth's revised classification. No forest
is present within the study area. Predominant plant vegetation is Dalbergia shisoo ,Acacia
catechu,Borassus flaberiformis and Bombax ceiba respectively. The other plant is Acacia
nilotica, Acacia sp, Azadirachta indica, Eucalyptus, Dhatura sp, Zizyphus sp, Cassia tora,
Dalbergia sisoo, Parthenium sp, Cassia sp.
The phyto-sociological study of the core zone and buffer zone (terrestrial habitat) is
comprises of manmade ecosystem. Trees plantation in form of landscaping was noticed
due to nearby residential area and agricultural areas. The species of trees reported are
mainly planted, except few species which are naturally growing. These trees are fruit,
flower and seed bearing and attract avifauna, small mammals and reptiles.
The vegetation within the study area is mainly comprises of Acacia nilotica, terminalia
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cumini, Tamarindus indica, Phoenix sylvestris etc. The shrubby vegetation is mainly
comprises of Anona squamosa, Prosopis julifera, Zyziphus species , Calotropis
procera.,Lantana camara, Lawsonia inermis, Narium indicum etc. The dominant herbs in
ground vegetation are Achyranthes aspera, Argemone mexicana, Datura metal, Cassia
tora, Parthenium hysterophorus, Sida rhombifolia, Solanum nigram, Ipomea cornia etc.
list of the flora observed /reported during the field survey is presented in Table 3.19.
Table 3.19: List of Trees /Plants in the Project Area
Sr. No. Scientific Name Local Name Family

I. Trees
1 Acacia nilotica Babul Mimosaceae
2 Annona squamosa Shitafal Anaonaceae
3 Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae
4 Bauhinia vareigata Khachnar Leguminaceae
5 Dalbergia sisoo Sisam Leguminaceae
6 Delonix regia Gulmohar Ceasalpiniaceae
7 Emblica officinalis Awala Euphorbiaceae
8 Eucalyptus sp Safeda Myrtaceae
9 Ficus bengalensis Bargad Moraceae
10 Ficus religiosa Peepal Moraceae
11 Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae
12 Phoenix sylvestris Kajur Palmae
13 Polyanthia longifolia Ashok Anonaceae
14 *Pongamia pinnata Kanji Leguminaceae
15 *Prosopis juliflora Vilayati Babul Mimosaceae
16 Syzygium cuminii Jamun Myrtaceae
17 Tamarindus indica Imli Caesalpiniaceae
18 Tectona grandis Sagwan Verbanaceae
19 Terminalia cattapa Badam Combrataceae
II. Shrubs
20 Calotropis gigantea Ankda Asclepiadaceae
21 Calotropis procera Aak Asclepiadaceae
22 Cassia auriculata Awal Ceasalpiniaceae
23 Datura metal Datura Solanaceae
24 Euphorbia hirta Dudha Euphorbiaceae
25 Ipomea fistulosa Besaram Convolvulaceae
26 Lantana camara - Verbenaceae
27 Lawsonia inermis Mehandi Lythraceae
28 Nerium odorum Kaner Apocynaceae

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29 Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Labiatae

30 Solanum nigrum Makoy Solanaceae
31 Thevetia peruviana Peeli Kaner Apocynaceae
32 Zizyphus mauriatiana Ber Rhamnaceae
III.Herbs
33 Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae
34 Aremone mexicana Satyanasi Papavaraceae
35 Cassia tora Puwad Caesalpiniaceae
36 Oxalis corniculata Vepatti Oxalidaceae
Parthenium
37 hysterophorus Congress grass Compositae
38 Sida ovata Khuranti Malvaceae
39 Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae
40 Tridax procumbens Kali mehdhi Compositae
IV. Grasses
41 Sporobolus marginatus Usari Poaceae
Cymbopogon
42 jwarancusa Bagosi Poaceae
43 Cymbopogon martini Poaceae
44 Hetropogon contortus Poaceae
Source: Forest Department, Bhojpur District.
Terrestial Fauna: To study the diversity of fauna, information is collected form secondary
sources. Secondary data was collected from the forest department and from previous
studies done in the area to establish baseline study for distribution of wild animals in the
study area. No wild mammals sighted during the field surveys but local people and
secondary data reported some of the animals visiting the project area.
Table 3.20: List of Fauna Found in the Project Area
Sr. No. Scientific Name Common Name Wildlife Schedule

Mammals
1 Canis aureus Jackal Schedule II
2 Boselephus tragocamelus Blue-bull Schedule III
3 Herpestes edwardsii Mongoose Schedule II: Part -II
4 Mus rattus Indian Field Mouse Schedule V
Birds
1 Acridotheres tristis Common Myna Schedule IV
2 Grus antigone Saras crane Schedule I
3 Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Schedule IV

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4 Columba livia neglecta Blue Rock Pigeon Schedule IV

5 Corvus splendens House Crow Schedule V
6 Dicrurus adsimillis Black Drongo Schedule IV
7 Nectarinia asiofica brevirostris Purple Sunbird Schedule IV
8 Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin Schedule IV
9 Strebopelia decaocto Ring Dove Schedule IV
10 Pycnonotus barbatus Bulbul Schedule IV
11 Eudanamus scoloopacea Koel Schedule IV
Amphibians
1 Rana hexadactyla Common Indian toad Schedule IV
2 Rana tigrina Frog Schedule IV
Reptiles
1 Ptyas mucosus Rat snake Schedule II: Part -II
2 Naja naja Indian cobra Schedule II: Part -II
Source: Forest Department, Bhojpur District.
3.9.4 Endangered Plants

Floristic studies primary survey has been conducted during the post monsoon season
2016, to know the presence of any endangered/threatened/endemic plant species in plant
area and surrounding 10 km radius. The study area did not record the presence of any
critically threatened species. The records of Botanical Survey of India and Forest
department also did not indicate presence of any endangered and or vulnerable species
in this area.
3.9.5 Aquatic Ecosystems
Fishing is the prime occupation of the villagers residing near the riparian area. Fishing
activities are carried out in the Son River during all the seasons. Information collected
from the Fishery Department, Arah reveals that major carps species namely Catla, Rohu,
Mrigal, Kalbasu and the minor carps like Butakutti, Sharshi, and Bangna are found in the
area. In catfishes Lanchi, Shingada, Shanva, Girai etc. are known to exist in the
regionFishing activities are very much extensively done in the study area because of
large water spread area, but it was practiced in a traditional way. Fish catch per annum is
300 ton/annum for culture fishing and 150 ton/annum for capture fishing. Revenue from
fishing department is 20.50 crore/annum. Area wise fish culture is 181 hectares. All fishes
are having commercial value major carps, exotic carps, predatory fishes, weed fishes.
There are two cooperative societies present in the study area. Fish culture activities are
being carried out in the study area including breeding (natural breeding) and stocking 100
hectare/year. Fish crafts and gears including drag net, gill net cast net, and trapa are
most commonly used in the area. list of the fish species reported from the study area is
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Table 3.21: Details of Fishes Available In Study Area
Sr. No. Local Name Scientific Name

Major carps
1 Bhakur Catla catla
2 Rohu Labeo rohita
3 Nayan Cirhinnus mrigala
4 Karosh Labeo kalbasu
Exotic carps
1 Common carps Cyprians carpeo
2 Silver carp Hypothalymatrix molitrix
3 Grass carp Ctenopharyndon idela
Minor carps
1 Kursa Labeo gonious
2 Rahiya Cirhanus reva
3 Putiya Puntius cirrahana
Weed fishes
1 Chanandalla Chana nama ,chandaranga
2 Chelava Chela laubasa , chela bacuila
3 Ras-bora Rasbora danconius
Predatory fishes
1 Padhan Wallago attu
2 Saul Channa morutius ,channa vitatus ,channa stratus
3 Singhi Hestropnestris folliss
4 Mangul Elarius batacus
5 Tengan Mystus scenghala, mystus vittatus
Source: - Fisheries Department, Arah (Bhojpur)
3.10 Traffic Study

National Highway-30 is passing close to the proposed expansion site. It is a two lane
highway has been constructed as per the IRC guideline and capable of bearing the traffic
load generated due to the proposed industry. the condition of the existing highway is
excellent. 24 hours traffic count were done for NH-30 and details of the traffic count is presented in
Table 3.23.
Table 3.23: Traffic on NH 30

2- Wheelers 3&4 Medium
Heavy Vehicles Total
(motorbikes) Wheelers Vehicles
Hours
@1.0 @2.0 @3.7
No.s @0.75 No.s No.s No.s No.s
PCU PCU PCU
07.00-08.00 45 33.75 90 90 12 24 75 277.5 222
08.00-09.00 66 49.5 108 108 9 18 99 366.3 282

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09.00-10.00 54 40.5 123 123 15 30 120 444 312

10:00-11:00 45 33.75 99 99 9 18 90 333 243
11:00-12:00 39 29.25 75 75 15 30 75 277.5 204
12:00-13:00 33 24.75 69 69 12 24 66 244.2 180
13:00-14:00 30 22.5 60 60 9 18 78 288.6 177
14:00-15:00 27 20.25 48 48 12 24 90 333 177
15:00-16:00 33 24.75 45 45 15 30 105 388.5 198
16:00-17:00 48 36 75 75 18 36 114 421.8 255
17:00-18:00 57 42.75 93 93 12 24 75 277.5 237
18:00-19:00 60 45 105 105 6 12 105 388.5 276
19:00-20:00 42 31.5 93 93 9 18 90 333 234
20:00-21:00 33 24.75 66 66 6 12 87 321.9 192
21:00-22:00 24 18 45 45 3 6 120 444 192
22:00-23:00 15 11.25 30 30 15 30 150 555 210
V = Worst case Volume in PCU /hr 312
Total width of the Road in meters 7
C= Carrying capacity of road (2 lane two way road with frontage access, parked
vehicles and heavy cross traffic(As per IRC:106-1990 (PCU’s per hour) 900
Existing V/C Ratio 0.35
LOS = Level of Service (Existing) “B”
LOS = Level of Service (after execution of project addition of 8.0 PCUs/hr) 0.36 “B”
V/C LOS Performance
0-0.2 A Excellent
0.2 – 0.4 B Very good
0.4 – 0.6 C Good
0.6 – 0.8 D Fair/Average
0.8 – 1.0 E Poor
1.0 & above F Very poor
Existing and proposed traffic due to the project: The details of the existing load and
proposed load due to the project is describes in Table 3.22.
Table 3.22: Exiting and Propose Traffic of Project

Sl.No Activity Capacity Per Day Total
Requirement
Existing Traffic Load (1000 MT)
1. Raw Material Movement 18 MT 56 112
2. Trucks for carrying Cylinders 18 MT 56
Additional Traffic Load (1500 MT)
1. Raw Material Movement 18 MT 86 172
2. Trucks for carrying Cylinders 18 MT 86
The plant is located almost 250 m from the National Highway – Arrah-Danapur (NH-30).
The plant site is well connected to the NH-30 by 9 m wide road. Total inward and outward
material movement shall be done through trucks. As estimated above total inward and
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1032 PCU/day traffic shall be added in the existing traffic load due to the proposed
project. Which mean hourly traffic will be around 43 PCU/hr. The NH-30 is multilane (2-
lane) of very good design (1.5 m hard shoulders) and its capacity is 20000 PCU per day
as per IRC specification (IRC64-1990). Considering total material transport from HPCL
plant the existing highway is adequate to bear the additional PCU without any issue.
3.11 Demographic and Socio-Economic Features
Demography is one of the important indicators of environmental health of an area. It
includes population, sex ratio, number of households, literacy & literacy rate, population
density, etc. In order to assess the Demographic & Socio-economic features of the area,
Census data of 2011, for the concerned District Bhojpur, in Bihar State was compiled and
placed in the form of tabulation and graphical representation.
As per the census records 2011, Bhojpur district of Bihar has a population of 2,720,155
persons. The district has a population density of 1,136 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Its population growth rate over the decade of 2001-11 was recorded as 21.27%. Bhojpur
district has a sex ratio of 900 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 72.79%.
Child (0-6 year’s age) sex ratio was also observed as 918 female children for every 1000
male children in the district. Languages include Bhojpuri, a tongue in the Bihari language
group with almost 200 000 000 speakers, according to the study of 'Times of India Daily'
written in both the Devanagari and Kaithi scripts. Hindi, Urdu. As per the census records
2011, mainly about 92.3% Hindu, 7.25% Muslims and 0.45% other (Christian and Sikh)
religions were recorded in the district. (Source-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhojpur_district,_Bihar).
Population Distribution in the Study Area
As per the census records 2011, the total population of the study area was recorded as
555971 persons of one hundred fourteen (114) revenue villages including two (02) towns
named Arrah (M Corp.) and Koilwar (NP) respectively of Bhojpur District. All the revenue
villages/towns are under Shahpur, Arrah, Barhara, Koilwar & Udwant Nagar tehsils
respectively of Bhojpur District of Bihar State. Total number of ‘Households’ was recorded
as 85114 in the 10-km radius study area. Male-female wise total population was recorded
as 294317 males and 261654 females respectively. About twelve (12) villages are
recorded as uninhabited villages in the 10km radius study area
Table 3.24:Caste-wise Population Distribution of Study Area Villages

House- Population SC ST
Village holds P M F M F M F Tehsil
Lachhmanpur 185 1067 565 502 89 78 42 42 Shahpur,
Karwa 482 2841 1496 1345 526 502 0 0 Arrah,
Gothahula 922 5548 2851 2697 259 240 2 0 Barhara,
Bhusahula 217 1387 729 658 129 124 10 8 Koilwar,
Hasanpura 414 2863 1505 1358 281 231 1 0 Udwant &
Alipur 494 2888 1529 1359 581 503 0 0 Nagar
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Jamira 2058 13891 7345 6546 1167 1071 1 1
Pipra 385 2392 1265 1127 468 415 1 1
Piraunta 609 3887 2135 1752 419 320 0 0
Chatarsainpur 433 3049 1645 1404 196 157 0 0
Bheldumra 202 1424 751 673 196 190 0 0
Mohanpur 110 861 440 421 125 107 0 0
Ramsara Chandar Uninhabited village
Chur
Santpur Uninhabited village
Alimullah Chak Uninhabited village
Singhi Tola 128 813 452 361 241 180 0 0
Arrah 39274 261430 138804 122626 13418 12056 499 457
(M Corp.)
Sarangpur 438 2805 1464 1341 136 133 0 0
Makhdumpur 453 2988 1575 1413 281 257 0 0
Dumra
Saidpur 220 1479 782 697 63 58 0 0
Balua 308 2457 1294 1163 5 4 105 98
Mirza Beg 68 483 242 241 7 11 7 6
Mathaulia 232 1521 809 712 160 149 0 0
Garaiyan 1 2 2 NA
Basantpur 540 3323 1788 1535 385 344 0 0
Rokaiya Chak Uninhabited village
Mahkampur Bara 307 3023 1629 1394 380 319 207 182
Jadopur 99 590 317 273 19 23 0 0
Agarpura 101 738 370 368 79 77 0 0
Babhangawan 382 2731 1463 1268 301 244 0 0
Chatar 387 3408 1818 1590 465 430 0 0
Rampur 270 1944 1051 893 178 158 0 0
Kazi Chak 224 1349 736 613 170 150 0 0
Matukpur 404 2724 1426 1298 144 127 0 0
Deorath 107 645 343 302 143 126 0 0
Ram Shahar 601 4337 2364 1973 399 297 1 0
Gangauli 20 101 56 45 9 7 0 0
Keshopur 171 1153 609 544 0 0 0 0
Semaria Pararia 876 5433 2792 2641 259 222 0 0
Bakhorapur 682 4903 2616 2287 461 382 0 0
Milki Mir Chhaka Uninhabited village
Lauhar 371 2503 1355 1148 317 281 0 0
Karja 356 2306 1221 1085 148 115 0 0
Turki 119 730 320 410 143 162 0 0
Pharna 589 3850 2013 1837 388 319 0 0
Gyanpur 386 2381 1299 1082 155 128 0 0
Milki 218 1748 956 792 164 150 0 0
Panditpur 136 877 466 411 118 114 0 0
Paiga 538 3456 1845 1611 458 413 12 12
Gunri 2169 13910 7393 6517 856 761 87 92
Amma Narbirpur 284 1945 1031 914 19 12 0 0
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Koilwar (NP) 2893 17725 9382 8343 1042 943 18 12
Kulharia 1157 7201 3781 3420 632 541 0 1
Sakaddi 1181 8294 4383 3911 628 551 0 0
Giddha 856 5634 3033 2601 1093 891 0 1
Chanda 505 2804 1527 1277 313 258 1 1
Sirari Chak Uninhabited village
Kazi Chak 278 1669 890 779 81 68 1 0
Chhitampur Uninhabited village
Sadasibpur Urf Uninhabited village
Sabdalpur
Sirpalpur 363 2140 1154 986 207 167 0 1
Mahui 69 378 198 180 19 13 0 0
Kishunpura 358 2165 1194 971 118 74 0 0
Golakpur 295 1778 936 842 100 94 0 0
Jamalpur 732 4876 2527 2349 503 454 1 1
Mana Chak 117 979 519 460 0 0 0 0
Pachaina 318 1971 1043 928 175 172 0 1
Jalpura 192 1071 595 476 17 18 0 0
Khesrahiya 249 1490 791 699 267 227 0 0
Mohaddi Chak 373 2472 1317 1155 226 212 0 1
Deoria 119 806 418 388 5 6 0 0
Babhnauli 75 464 236 228 0 0 0 0
Daulatpur 565 3568 1867 1701 27 17 0 0
Pachrukhia 344 2214 1189 1025 43 33 0 0
Kamalu Chak Uninhabited village
Rajapur 421 3043 1581 1462 42 53 0 0
Manikpur 597 3859 2021 1838 157 133 4 1
Dumaria 229 1398 710 688 158 146 0 0
Sirpalpur 182 1269 681 588 209 188 0 0
Bhopatpur 160 1001 504 497 246 238 0 1
Mohkampur 221 1429 759 670 121 98 1 1
Chandwa 256 1672 897 775 237 171 0 0
Mathurapur 288 2126 1146 980 51 37 0 0
Chandi 1054 5953 3092 2861 455 449 113 97
Guri 130 865 441 424 35 32 0 0
Kusihan 155 913 481 432 297 272 0 0
Khangaon 1784 10711 5617 5094 843 781 49 51
Bhadwar 1241 7807 4104 3703 575 513 10 9
Farhangpur 571 3119 1654 1465 434 378 0 2
Bahiyara 397 2250 1200 1050 244 193 0 0
Dhandiha 226 1278 663 615 31 32 0 0
Jogta 899 6378 3273 3105 263 251 0 0
Suraudha Uninhabited village
Purdilganj 176 1279 673 606 32 37 0 0
Haripur 477 2859 1494 1365 299 279 2 1
Mokhalsa 627 3108 1689 1419 509 426 0 0
Kiratpura 886 4999 2626 2373 696 592 117 94
Songhatta 499 2849 1513 1336 78 72 0 0
Mirapur Uninhabited village

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Imadpur Uninhabited village
Gorhna 260 1488 757 731 152 150 6 9
Milki 167 1344 715 629 72 57 0 0
Diliya 122 836 446 390 0 0 0 0
Birampur 235 1370 696 674 160 168 0 0
Doghra 605 4108 2154 1954 600 550 101 80
Kauriya 300 2208 1152 1056 145 123 2 0
Dhanpura 245 1686 869 817 56 57 0 0
Madain 203 1264 589 675 62 70 0 0
Sundarpur 7 38 24 14 22 14 0 0
Ratanpur 179 943 499 444 221 195 0 0
Bhakura 463 2835 1450 1385 244 225 1 3
Lodipur 134 784 389 395 124 126 0 0
Total 85114 555971 294317 261654 39695 35254 1403 1268
Source-Census of India 2011
Sex Ratio
The ‘Sex Ratio’ of the study area is a numeric relationship between females and males of
the area and bears paramount importance in the present day scenario where the un-
ethnic pre-determination of sex and killing of female fetus during pregnancy is practiced
by unscrupulous medical practitioners against the rule of the law of the country. It is
evident that by contrast the practice of female foeticide is not prevalent in the study area.
As per the census records 2011, the entire study area is falling in Bhojpur district of Bihar.
The ‘Sex Ratio’ was observed as 900 females per 1000 males in the District. The same
was recorded as 889 females for every 1000 males in the study area. Child sex ratio (0-6
years); girls per 1000 boys in the District and study area was also observed as 918 & 902
respectively.
The village wise male-female population distribution for the entire study area is depicted
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Total Population
600000
500000
400000
300000
200000
100000
0
Total Population Male Population Female Population
Total Population
Figure 3.9: Male-Female wise Population Distribution

Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Population
As per the district census handbook 2011, numerically, the five most prominent ‘SC’s in
the district were (i) Chamar, (ii) Dusadh/Dhari/Dharhi (iii) Musahar (iv) Dhobi (v) Pasi
while Chamar constituted the maximum proportion of Scheduled Castes population.
Dusadh and Musahar though numerically second and third in order. Dhobi and Pasi are
much less in number as compared to the other three SCs mentioned above with only 6.3
& 5.9% of the total ‘SC’ population of the district. Remaining Scheduled Castes were
comparatively very less in number than the five ‘SC’s described above as their
percentages to total SC population was less than even 1.0% except Rajwar, Nat and
Dom/Dhanga whose percentages were recorded as 2.1,1.1 & 1.1% respectively.
Numerically, the five important ‘ST’s were recorded namely Gond, Kharwar, Lohara ,
Chero & Oraon. (Source-
http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/10/1029_PART_A_DCHB_BHOJPUR.pdf)
On the basis of the Caste-wise population distribution of ‘Scheduled Castes’ population

as 74949 persons consisting of 39695 males and 35254 females respectively in the study
area accounts as 13.5% to the total population (as 555971 persons) of the study area.
‘Scheduled Tribes’ population was observed as 2671 persons, accounting as 0.5% to the
total population of the study area consisting of 1403 males and 1268 females. It implies
that the rest 86.0% of the total population belongs to the General category.
Male-female wise distribution of SC & ST population in the study area is graphically
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Total SC Population
80000
60000
40000
20000
0
Total SC Population Male SC Population Female SC Population
Total SC Population
Figure 3.10: Scheduled Caste Population in Study Area
Total ST Population
3000
2000
1000
0
Total ST Population Male ST Population Female ST Population
Total ST Population
Figure 3.11: Scheduled Tribes Population in Study Area

Literacy Rate
Literacy level is quantifiable indicator to assess the development status of an area or

region. Male-female wise literates and illiterates population is presented in Table
7.2.Total literates population was recorded as 350666 persons(63.1%) in the study area.
Table 7.2 reveals that Male-Female wise literates are observed as 207010 & 143656
persons respectively, implies that the ‘Literacy Rate’ is 63.1% with male-female wise
percentages being 37.2 & 25.8% respectively. The total illiterate’s population was
recorded as 205305 persons (36.9%) in the study area. Male-Female wise illiterates were
87307 (15.7%) and 117998 (21.2%) respectively. The Male-Female wise graphical
representation of literates & illiterates population in study area villages/town is given
below in Figure 3.12

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Literates and Illiterates Population
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Literates Literates Literates Illiterates Illiterates Illiterates
Literates and Illiterates Population
Figure 3.12: Male-Female wise Distribution of Literates & Illiterates
Table 3.25: Male-Female wise Literates & Illiterates Population

Total Literates Illiterates
Tehsil Village
Population Male Female Male Female
Shahpur, Lachhmanpur 1067 368 212 197 290
Arrah, Karwa 2841 948 668 548 677
Barhara, Gothahula 5548 1566 891 1285 1806
Koilwar & Bhusahula 1387 463 221 266 437
Udwant Hasanpura 2863 898 445 607 913
Nagar Alipur 2888 965 570 564 789
Piprahiya 2465 721 329 558 857
Jamira 13891 3907 2271 3438 4275
Pipra 2392 929 597 336 530
Piraunta 3887 1138 565 997 1187
Chatarsainpur 3049 1005 627 640 777
Bheldumra 1424 552 370 199 303
Mohanpur 861 353 310 87 111
Ramsara Chandar Uninhabited village
Chur
Singhi Tola 813 363 162 89 199
Arrah (M Corp.) 261430 103524 79016 35280 43610
Sarangpur 2805 889 524 575 817
Makhdumpur Dumra 2988 1182 792 393 621
Saidpur 1479 546 342 236 355

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Tehsil Village
Balua 2457 885 443 409 720
Mirza Beg 483 158 83 84 158
Mathaulia 1521 642 439 167 273
Garaiyan 2 2 NA
Basantpur 3323 1314 817 474 718
Mahkampur Bara 3023 938 442 691 952
Jadopur 590 246 139 71 134
Agarpura 738 282 194 88 174
Babhangawan 2731 1033 616 430 652
Chatar 3408 1045 654 773 936
Rampur 1944 760 471 291 422
Kazi Chak 1349 500 260 236 353
Matukpur 2724 1009 658 417 640
Deorath 645 266 198 77 104
Ram Shahar 4337 1694 1089 670 884
Gangauli 101 42 20 14 25
Keshopur 1153 483 265 126 279
Semaria Pararia 5433 1747 1182 1045 1459
Bakhorapur 4903 1776 1123 840 1164
Milki Mir Chhaka Uninhabited village
Lauhar 2503 1048 642 307 506
Karja 2306 950 678 271 407
Turki 730 209 143 111 267
Pharna 3850 1418 889 595 948
Gyanpur 2381 959 582 340 500
Milki 1748 678 370 278 422
Panditpur 877 390 287 76 124
Paiga 3456 1327 878 518 733
Gunri 13910 4833 3141 2560 3376
Amma Narbirpur 1945 643 379 388 535
Kaem Nagar 8554 2848 1942 1694 2070
Koilwar (NP) 17725 6212 4189 3170 4154
Kulharia 7201 2733 1852 1048 1568
Sakaddi 8294 2872 1836 1511 2075
Giddha 5634 1744 1031 1289 1570
Chanda 2804 1026 473 501 804
Kazi Chak 1669 606 305 284 474
Sadasibpur Urf Uninhabited village
Sabdalpur
Sirpalpur 2140 801 522 353 464
Mahui 378 161 120 37 60
Kishunpura 2165 910 488 284 483
Golakpur 1778 707 447 229 395
Jamalpur 4876 1986 1407 541 942
Mana Chak 979 357 228 162 232
Pachaina 1971 684 414 359 514
Jalpura 1071 494 321 101 155

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Tehsil Village
Khesrahiya 1490 560 360 231 339
Mohaddi Chak 2472 732 374 585 781
Deoria 806 353 231 65 157
Babhnauli 464 198 105 38 123
Daulatpur 3568 1411 1036 456 665
Pachrukhia 2214 677 368 512 657
Rajapur 3043 1176 811 405 651
Manikpur 3859 1491 979 530 859
Dumaria 1398 452 287 258 401
Sirpalpur 1269 511 319 170 269
Bhopatpur 1001 375 249 129 248
Mohkampur 1429 593 416 166 254
Chandwa 1672 620 356 277 419
Mathurapur 2126 788 478 358 502
Chandi 5953 2238 1549 854 1312
Guri 865 297 153 144 271
Kusihan 913 243 165 238 267
Khangaon 10711 3690 2367 1927 2727
Bhadwar 7807 2595 1592 1509 2111
Farhangpur 3119 1020 628 634 837
Bahiyara 2250 874 588 326 462
Dhandiha 1278 469 301 194 314
Jogta 6378 2154 1100 1119 2005
Purdilganj 1279 452 262 221 344
Haripur 2859 1059 638 435 727
Mokhalsa 3108 1165 637 524 782
Kiratpura 4999 1814 1206 812 1167
Songhatta 2849 996 630 517 706
Gorhna 1488 495 328 262 403
Milki 1344 492 233 223 396
Diliya 836 275 147 171 243
Birampur 1370 387 216 309 458
Doghra 4108 1433 932 721 1022
Kauriya 2208 789 514 363 542
Dhanpura 1686 496 291 373 526
Madain 1264 373 300 216 375
Sundarpur 38 12 1 12 13
Ratanpur 943 218 142 281 302
Bhakura 2835 1019 645 431 740
Lodipur 784 283 153 106 242
Total 555971 207010 143656 87307 117998
3.11.1 Economic Structure

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The majority of people in rural sector are farmers (cultivators) & agricultural labors which
indicates dominant agricultural economy. A small segment of population is engaged as
household industry worker. But in urban sector the existing scenario is completely
reversed as most of the people there are engaged in non-agricultural activity especially in
local hotels/restaurants and as drivers and some people also operates their
vans/jeeps/cars as tourist vehicle.
Annual income helps in identifying families below poverty line. During the field surveys,
income of a household through all possible sources was recorded. Agriculture and allied
activities were reported to be the major source of income followed by non-farm wage
labor, business, government service and private service. The other important sources of
income include government pension and income from selling of fodder.
3.11.2 Workers Scenario
Occupational Pattern was studied to assess the skills of people in the study area.
Occupational pattern helps in identifying major economic activities of the area. The main
and marginal workers population with further classification as casual, agricultural,
households and other workers is shown in Table 7.3. In the study area the Main and
Marginal Workers population was observed as 109104 (19.6%) and 42626 (7.7%)
respectively of the total population (555971) while the remaining 404241 (72.7%) persons
were recorded as non-workers. Thus it implies that the semi-skilled and non-skilled work-
force required in study area for the project is available in aplenty. Graphical
representation of Workers Scenario is given below as Figure 3.13.
Distribution of work participation rate of the study area population is shown in Table 3.26
as follows;
Table 3.26: Distribution of Work Participation Rate

Occupation Class 2011
Main Workers 109104 (19.6%)
Male 96043 (88.0%)
Female 13061 (12.0%)
Marginal Workers 42626 (7.7%)
Male 30639 (71.9%)
Female 11987 (28.1%)
Non-Workers 404241 (72.7%)
Male 167635 (41.5%)
Female 236606 (58.5%)
Total Population 555971
Source: Census of India Records, 2011

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Workers Scenario
Main Workers
19.6% Marginal
Workers
7.7%
Non-Workers
72.7%
Figure 3.13: Workers Scenario

3.11.3 Composition of Main Workers:
The ‘Main Workers’ were observed as 109104 persons (19.6%) to the total population of
the study area and its composition is made-up of Casual laborers as 17276 (15.8%),
Agricultural workers 23741 (21.8%), Household workers 5326 (4.9%) and other workers
as 62761 (57.5%) respectively. Composition of Main workers is shown below as Figure
3.14.
Composition of Main Workers Population
MAIN_CL_P
15.8%
MAIN_AL_P
MAIN_OT_P 21.8%
57.5%
MAIN_HH_P
4.9%
Figure 3.14: Composition of Main Workers Population

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3.11.4 Composition of Marginal Workers:

The total marginal workers are observed as 42626 which constitute 7.7% of the total
population (555971) comprise of Marginal Casual Laborers as 3883 (9.1%), Marginal
Agricultural Laborers as 12241 (45.1%), Marginal Household laborers as 3379 (8.0%)
and marginal other workers were also observed as 16123 (37.8%) of the total marginal
workers respectively. Details about marginal workers in the study area are tabulated in
Table 7.3. Composition of Marginal workers is shown in Figure 3.15 as follows.
Composition of Marginal Workers

Population
MARG_CL_P
9.1%
MARG_OT_P
37.8%
MARG_AL_P
45.1%
MARG_HH_P
8.0%
Figure 3.15: Composition of Marginal Workers

3.11.5 Composition of Non-Workers:
The total Non-workers population was observed as 404241 which constitute 72.7% to the
total population (555971) of the study area. Male-female wise Non-workers population
was recorded as 167635 Males (41.5%) and 236606 Females (58.5%) respectively.
Details about Total Non-workers in the study area are compiled in Table 7.5. Graphical
representation of Non-workers population is shown in Figure 3.27 as follows;
Table 3.27: Composition of Non-Workers

Non-Workers Population
Persons Males Females
404241 167635 (41.5%) 236606 (58.5%)

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450000
400000
350000
300000
250000
200000
150000
100000
50000
0
Total Non-Workers Male Non-Workers Female Non-Workers
Figure 3.16: Composition of Non-Workers

Basic Infrastructure Facilities Availability (as per the census records of 2011)
A review of Basic infrastructure facilities (Amenities) available in the study area has been
done on the basis of the Field survey and Census Records of 2011 for the revenue
villages of study area lying in Bhojpur District in Bihar. About twelve (12) villages are
recorded as uninhabited villages in the 10km radius study area. The study area has a
good level of infrastructure facilities and amenities like education, medical (health),
potable (drinking) water, power supply (Electrification), and transport & communication
network. Entire study area is predominantly rural except two (02) towns namely Arrah (M
Corp.) and Koilwar (NP) respectively. Agriculture is the main occupation of the study area
inhabitants.
3.11.6 Education Facilities
As per the Census Records 2011, there are a total one hundred fourteen (114) revenue
villages including two (02) towns named Arrah (M Corp.) and Koilwar (NP) of Bihar. All
revenue villages/Towns are under eleven (11) Tehsils (namely, Shahpur, Arrah, Barhara,
Koilwar, Udwant Nagar, Behea, Piro, Charpokhari, Garhani, Tarari and Sahar) of Bhojpur
District in Bihar. There are about one hundred thirty three (133) Primary Schools existing
in the rural part of the study area. Middle schools (M) are fifty eight (58 no’s) in the study
area villages. Only twenty three (23 no’s) Higher Secondary Schools (SS) are existing in
the rural part of the study area. Senior Secondary School (SSS) facility is available only in
Six (6) villages of the study area. The educational facilities have been further
strengthening now and a number of private public schools and colleges are also
functioning in the surroundings of the study area. Besides, there are Engineering and
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facilities are available in Towns of the area. There is considerable improvement in

educational facility. The villages/towns of the study area have no such facilities can reach
within 5.0 to 10.0-km range.
There are several affiliated and constituted colleges of the Veer Kunwar Singh University,
Arrah which impart under graduate and post graduate education in the district. IGNOU
(Indira Gandhi National Open University) has opened study center H D Jain College in
Arrah where one can study many distance courses of under graduate, post graduate and
vocational etc.
3.11.7 Medical Facilities
The medical facilities are provided by different agencies like Govt. & Private individuals
and voluntary organizations in the study area. There are only seven (07) Primary Health
Centers exists in the study area, most of the study area villages depends upon this seven
village and towns of the study area having such facility. Twenty Seven (27) Primary
Health Sub-centers are also exists in the rural part of the study area. Only eight (08)
Mother & Child Welfare Centers are also exists in the rural parts of study area. Eight (08)
Family Welfare Centers are also exists in the study area. Almost all villages are having
other medical facilities either at door or within 5.0 or 5.0 to10.0-kms range. Overall study
area villages are well served by average type of medical facilities. Specialized medical
facilities are available only in towns and districts headquarter only.
As per the annual health survey report of 2011, the overall infant mortality rate of Rural
and Urban parts of Indore city was recorded as 41 & 43% respectively. Male-female wise
infant mortality rate in Rural and Urban area was observed as 41 & 42% and 43 & 42%
respectively.
(Source-http://www.censusindia.gov.in/vital_statistics/AHSBulletins/AHS_Factsheets_2012-
13/FACTSHEET-Bihar.pdf)
3.11.8 Potable Water Facilities
Potable water facility is available in most of the villages/towns of the study area. The
entire study area has plenty of good potable water facilities. Most of the villages (about
100% villages) having Hand Pumps as potable water facility. Out of total 114 revenue
villages including two (02) towns namely Arrah (M Corp.) and Koilwar (NP), only about
twenty (20) revenue villages (17.5%) are served with River/Canal water in the study area.
As per the census records of 2011, only two (02) villages (1.8%) named Semaria Pararia
and Bakhorapur of Barhara tehsil are being served with Tank/Pond/Lake in the rural part
of study area. In the majority of the villages, hand pumps are commonly observed in the
study area.
3.11.9 Communication, Road & Transport Facilities
The district of Bhojpur is well served by a network of roads. Road communication is the
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pass through the district. The district has been fairly rich in road communication for a long
time.
The development of the means of communication has had a great impact on the trade
and commerce of the district. The district may now be said to be fairly well-connected by
Road and Rail. Arrah town is the hub of commercial activities of the district. In Bhojpur
district, trade consists mainly of export of pulses, rice, castor seed, milk products and
vegetables and import of cotton textiles, iron and steel products, cement, coal and
consumer goods.
Apart from Post &Telegraph (P & T) services, transport is the main communication
linkage in the study area. Only thirty one (31) villages are being served with Post Office
facilities in the rural parts of the study area. Rests of the villages are depending upon
these villages and towns of the study area. The study area has average rail and road
network, passes from the area. Nearest town is Arrah (MC) at about 10-km away from the
project site in the South-West direction with respect to the proposed project activities.
The district is served by East Central Railway. Arrah, the District Headquarters, is on the
main line of Eastern Railway. It enters the district at Koilwar on the East and moves via
Buxar to Moghalsarai on the West. A new Broad-gauge rail line is being constructed
between Arrah and Sasaram. The East Central rail line also passes across the District
HQ and most of the villages availing this facility through the nearest railway station.
Nearest Railway Station is Arrah Railway Junction, at about 10km away in South-West
direction w.r.t., the proposed project site.
The district of Bhojpur is not served by any regular air service. Jai Prakash International
Airport is about 45-kms away from the proposed expansion site in East direction. National
Highway (NH-30) is about 250m away from the proposed site. Pucca road facility is
available for about seventy nine (79) villages (69.3%) of the study area. As per the
compiled census 2011 data on amenities availability, out of the total one hundred
fourteen (114) revenue villages/towns of the study area, only ten (10) villages (8.8%) are
served with Railway Station facility in the study area; remaining villages are depending
upon the same villages and towns of the area having such facility. Sixteen (16) revenue
villages have navigable waterways facility in the study area. The villages in the study area
which do not have such facility can reach within 5 to 10-km range. Mainly Six (06) Towns
named Shahpur, Arrah, Koilwar, Behea, Piro, and Arwal are available within the distance
range of 2 to 25-kms from the villages of the study area.
3.11.10 Banking Facility
The study area has almost all the schedule commercial banks with ATM facility at urban
areas and the district HQ.
Banking facility is available only in 85 villages (8.5%) out of 997 inhabited villages in the
district. Among the C.D. Blocks, Koilwar has the maximum proportion of villages having
banking facility with 18.3% and Agiaon has the minimum proportion of villages having
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3.11.11 Power Supply

Electrified villages in the district constitute 42.1% of the total number of inhabited villages.
Among the C.D. Blocks, 83.1% villages of Barhara C.D block have reported having power
supply facility while Agiaon C.D. Block has the minimum proportion of villages with 3.0%
having power supply facility.
It is revealed from the compiled information on village wise amenities availability as per
the census record of 2011; in the study area, about seventy six (76 no’s) villages/towns
(66.6%) of the study area are electrified for the domestic purposes. Thirty six (36 no’s)
villages /towns (31.6%) are observed as electrified for agriculture purpose and about
21.1% villages/towns twenty four (24 no’s) are electrified for all purpose in the study area.
Overall 100% villages/towns of the study area are electrified. Village/town wise ‘Basic
Amenities’ availability data for the entire study area is compiled and presented in Table
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Table 3.28:Village-wise Occupational Pattern

MAIN MAIN_ MAIN_ MAIN_H MAIN_ MARG MARG_ MARG_ MARG_ MARG_
Tehsil Village Name
WORK_P CL_P AL_P H_P OT_P WORK_P CL_P AL_P HH_P OT_P
Shahpur, Lachhmanpur 63 3 0 2 58 150 9 12 0 129
Arrah, Karwa 520 226 84 6 204 681 79 598 0 4
Barhara, Gothahula 1415 467 678 51 219 342 17 231 12 82
Koilwar & Bhusahula 349 145 2 0 202 78 35 28 0 15
Udwant Hasanpura 457 247 39 1 170 468 97 140 12 219
Nagar Alipur 705 285 296 51 73 207 3 192 2 10
Piprahiya 559 255 280 0 24 88 0 78 6 4
Jamira 2109 434 1207 78 390 1925 232 1505 24 164
Pipra 505 133 277 1 94 88 2 76 0 10
Piraunta 907 191 533 74 109 89 3 64 3 19
Chatarsainpur 693 25 250 8 410 16 4 6 0 6
Bheldumra 307 140 116 0 51 62 1 57 0 4
Mohanpur 142 83 36 0 23 27 1 22 1 3
Ramsara
Uninhabited village
Chandar Chur
Singhi Tola 117 24 73 4 16 74 1 64 3 6
Arrah (M Corp.) 53763 2952 3918 3084 43809 12150 459 2376 1107 8208
Sarangpur 546 90 214 62 180 267 26 222 2 17
Makhdumpur
750 125 245 1 379 65 0 49 0 16
Dumra
Saidpur 247 85 131 0 31 93 3 86 2 2
Balua 344 39 189 8 108 212 33 49 7 123
Mirza Beg 23 0 17 0 6 92 0 69 0 23
Mathaulia 363 154 48 0 161 31 11 10 0 10
Garaiyan 2 0 0 0 2 NA
Basantpur 644 279 239 62 64 215 39 166 2 8
Mahkampur
385 200 135 5 45 561 174 171 23 193
Bara
Jadopur 102 11 0 3 88 10 0 1 0 9
Agarpura 160 81 5 0 74 27 3 13 2 9

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Babhangawan 178 45 3 2 128 518 10 424 44 40

Chatar 309 28 64 7 210 632 151 18 5 458
Rampur 429 109 287 2 31 110 35 65 0 10
Kazi Chak 89 54 1 0 34 296 37 256 0 3
Matukpur 443 78 84 51 230 537 29 30 155 323
Deorath 22 0 0 1 21 383 11 17 0 355
Ram Shahar 683 119 313 58 193 907 26 412 210 259
Gangauli 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 29 1 0
Keshopur 116 17 59 2 38 169 14 102 4 49
Semaria
1052 56 712 56 228 696 24 322 69 281
Pararia
Bakhorapur 1362 530 281 142 409 141 89 9 2 41
Milki Mir
Uninhabited village
Chhaka
Lauhar 473 154 65 1 253 196 110 56 10 20
Karja 381 83 125 40 133 432 70 193 49 120
Turki 28 20 1 1 6 267 28 193 4 42
Pharna 666 74 257 122 213 376 22 273 11 70
Gyanpur 552 73 354 32 93 815 0 235 579 1
Milki 121 15 11 3 92 338 15 282 15 26
Panditpur 146 55 30 0 61 151 16 57 0 78
Paiga 1000 263 81 250 406 355 27 70 165 93
Gunri 1818 270 449 86 1013 2165 187 1169 39 770
Amma
409 158 110 5 136 79 18 30 0 31
Narbirpur
Kaem Nagar 1606 179 811 47 569 461 15 282 17 147
Koilwar (NP) 3746 186 224 198 3138 897 11 168 41 677
Kulharia 914 257 108 38 511 796 71 506 25 194
Sakaddi 1968 483 998 31 456 173 9 74 11 79
Giddha 1375 425 356 18 576 88 10 69 2 7
Chanda 636 88 401 6 141 99 11 64 3 21
Kazi Chak 98 3 53 1 41 443 309 92 0 42
Sadasibpur Urf
Uninhabited village
Sabdalpur
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Mahui 63 0 10 2 51 10 0 7 1 2
Kishunpura 281 53 33 7 188 384 97 107 5 175
Golakpur 264 82 16 46 120 283 58 157 33 35
Jamalpur 980 138 404 12 426 410 36 264 18 92
Mana Chak 209 189 0 5 15 1 0 0 0 1
Pachaina 504 201 201 13 89 42 3 28 0 11
Jalpura 256 160 63 1 32 10 6 3 0 1
Khesrahiya 264 80 141 2 41 103 1 68 0 34
Mohaddi Chak 524 208 221 14 81 76 0 74 0 2
Deoria 135 49 8 7 71 248 2 71 1 174
Babhnauli 39 30 3 3 3 210 11 47 148 4
Daulatpur 484 74 174 20 216 276 30 171 17 58
Pachrukhia 517 37 79 10 391 40 2 23 0 15
Rajapur 389 65 85 60 179 388 96 77 73 142
Manikpur 892 405 190 29 268 504 65 219 45 175
Dumaria 152 64 34 0 54 145 0 136 0 9
Sirpalpur 300 46 124 3 127 79 3 41 13 22
Bhopatpur 155 22 70 1 62 57 0 35 0 22
Mohkampur 178 58 14 1 105 172 10 134 8 20
Chandwa 241 124 53 6 58 130 2 87 1 40
Mathurapur 303 21 14 2 266 530 8 8 4 510
Chandi 1220 289 344 24 563 283 16 198 7 62
Guri 240 79 110 6 45 49 13 19 7 10
Kusihan 293 38 204 15 36 30 1 22 0 7
Khangaon 2534 1112 992 25 405 545 73 340 101 31
Bhadwar 1429 353 599 48 429 567 78 366 18 105
Farhangpur 698 107 543 14 34 739 28 694 2 15
Bahiyara 612 61 223 15 313 87 1 60 8 18
Dhandiha 102 72 0 0 30 294 3 283 1 7
Jogta 1854 940 760 13 141 1067 144 830 22 71
Purdilganj 278 7 181 13 77 55 2 34 6 13
Haripur 496 150 196 13 137 333 6 151 38 138
Mokhalsa 175 3 76 5 91 738 12 439 37 250
Kiratpura 853 208 409 20 216 424 14 312 28 70
Songhatta 470 101 162 17 190 304 9 253 10 32

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Gorhna 129 17 5 0 107 220 24 176 3 17
Milki 451 89 191 0 171 12 4 8 0 0
Diliya 92 67 2 0 23 102 27 62 1 12
Birampur 77 28 16 7 26 492 36 444 1 11
Doghra 682 244 304 14 120 249 8 218 4 19
Kauriya 401 102 233 11 55 112 8 98 5 1
Dhanpura 187 23 149 0 15 123 38 83 0 2
Madain 134 111 3 2 18 339 222 71 8 38
Sundarpur 10 1 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
Ratanpur 37 2 28 0 7 241 5 235 0 1
Bhakura 851 310 286 89 166 210 58 103 27 22
Lodipur 198 18 162 2 16 143 14 109 5 15
Total 109104 17276 23741 5326 62761 42626 3883 19241 3379 16123

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Table 3.29: Village wise Basic Amenities, 2011

Village Name Educational Medical Drinking Water P&T Commun Approach to Co Electrificati Nearest
(no’s) (no’s) A(1), NA(2) Services ication the Village p. on Town &
A(1), A(1), A(1), NA(2) Ba A(1), NA(2) Distance, km
NA(2) NA(2) nk
P M S S P P MC F T W H T R T P P M BS RS P K N F E E E
S S H H W W P W k O ob R R W P D Ag. A
S C S C C & .
C
T
Shahpur
Lachhmanpur 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 (10km)
Karwa 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Arrah (6km)
Gothahula 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Arrah (8km)
Bhusahula 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Arrah (5km)
Hasanpura 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (3km)
Alipur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (10km)
Piprahiya 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Arrah (3km)
Jamira 1 2 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 Arrah (10km)
Pipra 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (16km)
Piraunta 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (10km)
Chatarsainpur 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (5km)
Bheldumra 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (5km)
Mohanpur 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (15km)
Ramsara
Chandar Chur Uninhabited Village
Santpur Uninhabited Village
Alimullah
Chak Uninhabited Village
Singhi Tola 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (20km)
Arrah (M C) ...Urban Area…………………………………………………..
Sarangpur 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (6km)
Makhdumpur
Dumra 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (4km)
Saidpur 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (10km)
Balua 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (8km)
Mirza Beg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (6km)

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Mathaulia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (6km)

Garaiyan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (8km)
Basantpur 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (14km)
Rokaiya Chak Uninhabited Village
Mahkampur
Bara 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (9km)
Jadopur 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 Arrah (16km)
Agarpura 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 Arrah (30km)
Babhangawan 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (30km)
Chatar 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (18km)
Rampur 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (20km)
Kazi Chak 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (18km)
Matukpur 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (15km)
Deorath 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (15km)
Ram Shahar 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (18km)
Gangauli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (17km)
Keshopur 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (17km)
Semaria
Pararia 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (20km)
Bakhorapur 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (17km)
Milki Mir
Chhaka Uninhabited Village
Lauhar 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (12km)
Karja 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (17km)
Turki 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (10km)
Pharna 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (10km)
Gyanpur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (18km)
Milki 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (19km)
Panditpur 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (15km)
Paiga 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (10km)
Gunri 4 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Arrah (12km)
Amma
Narbirpur 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (4km)
Kaem Nagar 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Koilwar (6km)
Koilwar (NP) ………………………………………………………………Urban Area…………………………………………………….…………………
Kulharia 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 Koilwar (6km)
Sakaddi 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 Koilwar (7km)

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Giddha 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (5km)

Chanda 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Koilwar (3km)
Sirari Chak
Kazi Chak 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Koilwar (2km)
Chhitampur Uninhabited Village
Sadasibpur
Urf Sabdalpur Uninhabited Village
Sirpalpur 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (3km)
Mahui 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Koilwar (6km)
Koilwar
Kishunpura 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 (13km)
Koilwar
Golakpur 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 (16km)
Jamalpur 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Koilwar (6km)
Mana Chak 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Koilwar (7km)
Pachaina 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (6km)
Koilwar
Jalpura 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 (14km)
Koilwar
Khesrahiya 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 (13km)
Mohaddi Chak 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 Koilwar (7km)
Koilwar
Deoria 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 (15km)
Koilwar
Babhnauli 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 (15km)
Daulatpur 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 Koilwar (5km)
Koilwar
Pachrukhia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 (15km)
Kamalu Chak Uninhabited Village
Koilwar
Rajapur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 (10km)
Koilwar
Manikpur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 (15km)
Koilwar
Dumaria 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 (14km)
Koilwar
Sirpalpur 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 (15km)

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Koilwar
Bhopatpur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 (16km)
Koilwar
Mohkampur 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 (14km)
Koilwar
Chandwa 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 (16km)
Koilwar
Mathurapur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 (16km)
Chandi 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Koilwar (7km)
Koilwar
Guri 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 (14km)
Koilwar
Kusihan 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 (14km)
Khangaon 7 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Koilwar (9km)
Bhadwar 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (9km)
Farhangpur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (6km)
Bahiyara 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (8km)
Dhandiha 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (2km)
Koilwar
Jogta 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 (15km)
Suraudha Uninhabited Village
Purdilganj 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Koilwar (9km)
Haripur 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Koilwar (3km)
Mokhalsa 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Koilwar (8km)
Kiratpura 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 Koilwar (8km)
Songhatta 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Koilwar (6km)
Mirapur Uninhabited Village
Imadpur Uninhabited Village
Gorhna 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (3km)
Milki 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 Arrah (12km)
Diliya 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 Arrah (5km)
Birampur 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (13km)
Doghra 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Behea (4km)
Kauriya 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Behea (10km)
Dhanpura 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Piro (15km)
Madain 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Piro (10km)
Sundarpur 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 Piro (9km)

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Ratanpur 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arrah (25km)

Bhakura 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Piro (12km)
Lodipur 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Arwal (14km)
1
3 5 2
Total 3 8 3 6 7 27 8 8 Status for availability and non-availability is shown as A (1) & B (2)
Source-http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB.html
 Abbreviations used in the Table 7.6 are as follows;
 Education Facilities
P-Primary Schools, M-Middle Schools, SS-Higher Secondary Schools, SSS-Senior Secondary School, C-Colleges, Adl. L.C.-Adult Literacy Class/Centers, Indl. S.-Industrial
School, O-Other Educational Schools
 Medical Facilities
Al. H. -Allopathic Hospitals, Ayu. H.-Ayurvedic Hospitals, Ayu. D. - Ayurvedic Dispensary, Un. H. - Unani Hospital, Hom. D.-Homeopathic Dispensary
MCWC-Maternity and Child Welfare Centre , CWC-Child Welfare Centre, MH-Maternity Home , CWC-Child Welfare Centre, HC-Health Centre, PHC-Primary Health Centre ,
PHSC-Primary Health Sub-Centre, FWC-Family Welfare Centre
NH-Nursing Home, RMP-Registered Private Medical Practitioners, SMP-Subsidized Medical Practitioners, CHW-Community Health Workers , O-Other Medical Facilities
 Drinking Water Facilities
T-Tap Water, W-Well Water, Tk-Tank water, TW-Tube well water, HP-Hand Pump, R-River Water, C-Canals, O-Other drinking water sources
 Post, Telegraph and Telephone Facilities
PO- Post office, Tel. C. -Telephone connection
 Communication Facilities
BS- Bus services, RS- Railways services, NW- Navigable water way available
 Approach to Village
PR-Paved roads, MR-Mud roads, FP-Foot path
 Power Supply
ED-Electricity for domestic use, E Ag. -Electricity of agricultural use, EO-Electricity of other purposes, EA-Electricity for all purposesd

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4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION

MEASURES
This chapter details the inferences drawn from the environmental impact assessment of the proposed
project. It describes the overall impacts of the plant activities and underscores the areas of concern, which
need mitigation measures.
4.1 General
The anticipated impacts of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities at Gidha
Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar on environment have
been evaluated and predicted based on the information collected at the site and the
information provided by the HPCL.
The environmental impacts can be categorized as either primary or secondary. Primary
impacts are those which are attributed directly by the construction and operation of the
project, secondary impacts are those which are indirectly induced and typically include the
associated investment and changed patterns of social and economic activities by the
construction and operation of proposed facilities.
There is no sensitive location of ecological, historical or strategic importance around the
HPCL’s proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities. Therefore, no such impact is
anticipated during construction and operation phases of proposed LPG storage and
bottling facilities.
The proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities would create impact on the environment
in two distinct phases:
 During construction phase as temporary or short-term; and which is now over.

 During operational phase which would have long-term effects during the life cycle of
project.
4.2 Impact Assessment

The construction and operational phases of the LPG storage and bottling facilities and
distribution facility comprise various activities, which have been considered to assess the
impact on one or other environmental parameters.
 Topography,
 Soil,
 Water Resources and Quality,
 Climatology and Meteorology,
 Air Quality,
 Noise Levels,
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 Terrestrial Ecology,
 Aquatic Ecology,
 Demographic and Socio-economic.
The details of the activities of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities during
construction and operation phases are described in the following sections:
4.2.1 Impact on Topography

Construction Phase
The mounded bullets, filling machines and unloading bays will be constructed within the
plant site. Existing topography of the area will be not altered during the construction
activities within the site. Hence, impact on topography will be not envisaged during
construction of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities.
Mitigation Measures
 Land clearing at the site shall be minimum disturbedas far as practicable;
 Construction activities at site will be designed to minimize the removal of soil and
vegetation;
 Excavated earth from foundation will be used at the LPG plant for leveling and
filling.
Operation Phase
During operation phase of proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities, no impact is
anticipated on the topography; therefore, no mitigation measure is required.
4.2.2 Impact on Regional Climate

During construction and operation of HPCLs LPG bottling plant, no stack gas emissions
are anticipated, therefore, no impact is anticipated on the climatology and meteorology of
the area during the construction and operation phase of LPG plant. Hence, no mitigation
measure is required.
4.2.3 Impact on Air Environment

Construction Phase
The sources of air emissions during construction included dust and gaseous emissions
from:
 From construction activity for installation of proposed LPG storage and bottling
facilities.
 Emissions from vehicles bringing materials to the site.
 From operation of construction equipment.

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These emissions will result in temporary degradation of air quality, primarily, close to the
working environment affecting employees. Dust and other emissions are not likely to
spread in vicinity of site and surroundings.
The excavated of the earth from proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities during
construction will result in emission of suspended particulate matter (SPM). However, the
suspended particulate matter (SPM) rise in the ambient air are coarse in size and will
settle within a short distance closed to the construction site. Therefore, dust and gaseous
emissions due to construction activities at proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities are
not likely to affect the surrounding.
Hence, the impacts on the ambient air quality during construction phase will be temporary
and reversible in nature for short duration and it is restricted to short distance only.
Mitigation Measures
 Construction materials will be fully covered during transportation by road to the
project site.
 Dust suppression systems (water spray) will be used as per requirement at the
construction site.
 Construction area will be cordoned off by tin sheets up to about 3 m height.
 Earth moving equipment, typically with a grader blade and ripper were used for
excavation work.
 Construction vehicles and machineries will be maintained properly and “Pollution
under Control” certificate will be kept up-to-date and checked.
 Mixing of cement with other building materials will be done at isolated place.
Operation Phase
During the normal operation of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities, there will
be no continuous source of air emissions. Hence, the impact on ambient air quality will be
insignificant during operation phase.
During operation phase, intermittent gaseous emissions are anticipated from DG sets
which will be operated during grid power failure at proposed LPG storage and bottling
facilities. DG sets will be fitted with stack of sufficient height as per CPCB guidelines to
achieve natural dispersion of pollutants.
During receipt of LPG through bullet tankers and distribution of LPG cylinders, increase in
vehicular emissions is anticipated due to bullet truck and Cylinder truck movement. As an
estimate 86 trucks will be reaching proposed LPG plant for unloading of LPG and
distribution cylinders to authorized dealers in the area. To control vehicular emissions,
truck/tankers engaged in bulk LPG transportation and distribution of LPG cylinders will
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emissions. It will be ensured at the gate of HPCL LPG plant gate. Therefore, during
operation phase the impacts on the ambient air quality shall be insignificant.
Mitigation Measures
 DG sets will be fitted the stacks of sufficient height as per CPCB guidelines to achieve
natural dispersion of exhaust gases.
 Compulsory Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) for bullet trucks and cylinder
trucks to minimize vehicular emissions
Overall impact of proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities in the study area will be
positive and beneficial in long term, as distribution of LPG cylinders will replace or
minimize use of traditional fuels, such as, wood, coal, petroleum oils and subsequently
improvement in ambient air quality of the area will be observed.
4.2.4 Impact on Noise Environment

Construction Phase
Some noise will be generated due to operation of construction machines. However, these
noise sources will be of temporary nature and were operated mostly during day-time and
for short duration.
At the time of construction/erection of mounded bullets, bottling machine, unloading bays,
no major noise will be generated.
At proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities, construction activities will produce
maximum noise levels of about 80 dB(A) during various activities like, excavation,
hammering, construction equipment operation etc at the construction site. The
construction workers in general will be exposed to an equivalent noise level of 75-80 dB
(A) intermittently for which all statutory precautions as per law will be taken into
consideration. The mandatory use of proper personal protective equipment will mitigate
adverse impact of the noise generated by equipment to the workers during construction
phase. Noise levels from construction activities will get reduced significantly at the
boundary of proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities. Hence, impact of noise
generation from the construction of the proposed facilities HPCL plant in surrounding area
will be insignificant in nature.
Mitigation Measures
 Acoustic treatment of enclosure to DG Sets to control noise level as per CPCB
guidelines.
 Provision of rubber anti vibration padding to DG sets.
 Provision of silencers to modulate the noise generated by machines; and
 Provide protective devices like ear muff/plugs to the workers.
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The average ambient noise level at the boundary walls of the proposed LPG storage and
bottling facilities, as monitored during baseline data generation are in the range of 40.9 to
51.8 dB(A). At the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities, pumps, DG sets, fire
pumps, unloading bays and cylinders truck and bullet tankers will be major source of
noise generation. The noise levels from these sources shall be in the range of 70 to 80 dB
(A). DG sets will be intermittent source of noise generation and will be operated only
during grid power failure. To control noise levels, DG sets have been provided with
acoustic enclosures and anti vibration pads.
Hence, anticipated impact of noise generation from proposed expansion project of LPG
storage and bottling facilities during operation phase will be limited within the boundary.
Mitigation Measures
 Noise levels from proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities will not reach its
boundary.
 DG sets room will be acoustically treated to control noise levels as per CPCB
guidelines.
 Ear muff and ear plugs will be provided to operators while working DG sets
rooms/high noise areas.
4.2.5 Impact on Water Environment

The existing water quality around proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities has been
assessed by conducting water quality monitoring from Oct to Dec 2016 (details in Chapter
3).
Water Requirement
The raw and potable water requirement of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities
will be sourced from ground water. Water is required mainly for fire fighting, service water,
washing and potable purposes. The source of water for the proposed project will be
meeting through Bore well. The present water requirement is 10 KLD which will increase
by another 10 KLD (Total 20 KLD) after execution of the proposed Expansion project.
As per CGWA categorization the area lies in the non notified safe zone category. Effluent
from DPT shed is treated at existing ETP.
For washing of cylinders at present approx 3 KLD water is required. Waste water
generated from cylinders washing will be collected in settling tank and dosed for
flocculation of suspended particles. Treated water from clarifier will be reused for cylinders
washing purpose.
Water Resources
Construction Phase
The requirement of water during the construction phase will be 3-5 kl/day. The
construction activities at proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities will not affect the
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very small and obtained from ground water. Therefore, no significant impact is anticipated
on surface and ground water resources of the area during construction phase.
Mitigation Measures
 Use of water was minimized during construction phase.
 Drainage channels and storm water drains have already been constructed at the
site.
Operation Phase
For normal operation of LPG storage and bottling facilities, no process water is required.
Howeverafter proposed expansion project about 5 KLD of water will be required for
cylinder washing, obtained from ground water. For domestic purpose only 3 KLD water will
be required at the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities.
Mitigation Measures
 Treated waste water from washing will be reused for washing purpose or for
horticulture purposes to minimize the use of fresh water.
Water Quality
Construction Phase
During construction phase of LPG bottling plant, small quantity of metal cuttings, soil
debris, etc will be generated as waste which will be cleared after construction activity was
over and same were disposed in environmental safe manner. Therefore, no significant
impact could be observed on ground and surface water quality of the area during
construction phase.
Mitigation Measures
 The excavation work will be carried out during non-monsoon season.
 All the debris generated from construction site will be collected and disposed
suitably.
 A sediment trap provided to prevent the discharge of excessive suspended solids
with water.
 An oil trap will be provided in the drainage line to prevent contamination by
accidental spillage of oil and contamination of water.
 To prevent contamination from accidental spillage of fuel oil, the storage areas will
be bunded and cleaned at regular intervals.
 Sewage generated from the site will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit
Operational Phase
During operation of proposed LPG plant, no process effluent will be generated. For
washing of cylinders approx 5 KLD water will be required. Waste water generated from
cylinders washing will be collected in settling tank. Treated water from clarifier will be
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Little quantity of contaminated water will be drained from LPG tankers during unloading
and mounded bullets regularly. The effluents will be sent to 4KLD ETP for treatment
(mainly oil) and treated effluents will be used for green belt development.
During operation the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities, 3.0 KLD sewage will be
generated, which will be disposed through septic tank followed by soak pit. Hence, during
the operation of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities, no impact is anticipated
on water quality.
 Waste water generated from cylinders washing will be collected in settling tank and
dosed for flocculation of suspended particles. Treated water from clarifier will be
reused for cylinders washing purpose.
 Proper collection and disposal of solid and hazardous waste to be generated from
proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities
4.2.6 Soil
Impact on Soil
Construction Phase
During the construction of LPG bottling plant, construction wastes such as excavated soil,
debris, some pipes/ metal waste and very small amount of oil & grease will be generated.
These wastes will be disposed-off properly in environmentally sound manner.
Mitigation Measures
 Construction debris, fuel, oil drums, used grease cartridges will be collected and
disposed of properly;
 Lubricating waste oil will be collected separately in drums and same was handed
over to waste oil recyclers as authorized by BPCB as per CPCB guidelines.
 All solid wastes will be cleared after construction activities.
Operational Phase
During operation of proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities, no process waste will be
generated in any form. It is estimated that about 17.0 kg (28 Company employ and 139
contract employee-Per capta 100 gm) municipal solid waste may be generated by
workers, canteen and truck drivers. Municipal solid waste generated from proposed LPG
storage and bottling facilities will be segregated in the form of recyclable waste,
biodegradable waste and non bio-degradable wastes. Recyclable waste including paper,
plastic, etc will be sent for recycling. Biodegradable waste will be used for composting at
the LPG plant to produce manure for green belt.
Occasionally, used oil will be generated from DG sets and engines maintenance, which is
categorized as Hazardous Waste as per Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and
Tran boundary Movement) Rule 2008. The used oil at the LPG bottling plant will be stored
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Used Oil recyclers for recycling purpose. Some sludge will be generated from ETP which
will be suitably disposed off.
Hence, no significant impact is anticipated on soil of the area and at proposed LPG
storage and bottling facilities.
Mitigation Measures
 Municipal solid waste generated from the proposed LPG bottling plant will be
segregated in the form of recyclable waste, biodegradable waste and non bio-
degradable wastes. Recyclable waste including paper, plastic, etc will be sent for
recycling.
 Biodegradable waste will be used for composting to produce manure for green belt.
 Sludge will be generated from septic tank, which will be used as manure for green
belt.
 Sludge from ETP will be suitably disposed off.
 Used oil will be collected separately in drums and sold to MOEF&CC/BPCB
authorized used oil recyclers for recycling.
4.2.7 Land Use Pattern

The proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities is located within land leased in Gidha
industrial growth centre. Therefore, no impact is anticipated on the land use of the area
during construction and operation phases. Therefore, no management plan is required.
4.2.8 Biological Environment

Construction Phase
The construction of LPG mounded bullets and LPG bottling plant will not require cutting of
trees and vegetation. Therefore, adverse impact on the terrestrial ecology would be
insignificant in nature.
Operational Phase
The proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities will not have any impact of terrestrial
ecology of the area as no trees cutting is required during operation phase.
Mitigation Measures
 At LPG bottling plant peripheral green belt will be developed around the plant
boundary.
 In the open area landscaping will be carried out.
Impact on Forest & Wild Life
There is no wild life sanctuary and forest in the study area in proposed LPG storage and
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No impact is envisaged on aquatic ecology from the operation of proposed LPG storage
and bottling facilities during construction or operational phases as there is no water body
in the vicinity of the proposed plant.
4.2.9 Socio-economic Environment
Construction Phase
The construction of proposed expansion project will be carried out at the existing LPG
storage and bottling facilities at industrial plot. Therefore, socio-economic impacts linked
to the acquisition of land will not come.
The proposed expansion project of LPG storage and bottling facilities will generate direct
and indirect employment opportunities during the construction phase. About 50 local
skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labourers got employment in the construction activities.
This will be a moderate positive impact of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities.
The construction of the proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities will have beneficial
impacts as some local unskilled, semiskilled and skilled persons will get direct or indirect
employment.
Since the immigration of work force during construction of proposed LPG storage and
bottling facilities will be insignificant, the social impacts on literacy, health care, transport
and housing facilities and cultural aspects will also be insignificant.
Operational Phase
The major positive socio-economic impact will be observed in the form of the following:
Reduction of Emissions: The proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities will ensure
availability of LPG for domestic and industrial establishments in the region which will help
in minimization of use fossil fuel (petrol, HSD, furnace oil, etc), coal, wood, etc.
Consequently, it will help in maintaining cleaner environment in homes due to reduction in
emissions.
Improved Health Conditions: Use of LPG as a cleaner fuel will also create healthy
environmental conditions and help in uplift of socio-economic conditions of people of the
region.
4.3 Conclusions
In view of the above facts and figures, it may be concluded that the proposed expansion
of LPG storage and bottling facilities at Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha,
Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar, shall not result in any adverse environmental impacts on
physical features, water, noise and air environment, biological and socio-economic
environment. The proposed LPG storage and bottling facilities shall generate additional
direct/indirect employment and indirect service sector enhancement in the region and
would help in the socio-economic upliftment of the state as well as the local area. The
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will subsequently create healthy environmental conditions, which will result in uplift of
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5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)
This Chapter provides an alternative analysis, including site and technology, considered
for the proposed expansion project.
5.1 General
The analysis of alternative is the process of comparing potential impacts and mitigation
options of a series of alternative location, technologies, operation to identify optimal
alternatives that meets national legislation. These alternatives can include variations in
layout, alternative engineering process, routing, linear facilities and screening of material
suppliers to select those with appropriate environmental and risk management system.
5.2 Alternate Technology
The proposed expansion project is coming in existing plant area inside the Gidha
industrial area, BIADA, Dist-Bhojpur, Bihar. HPCL LPG Bottling plant, proposal to
construct additional 3 x 500 MT mounded storage vessels for storage of LPG within the
existing premises. HPCL has mastered the art and technology of installation of Mounded
Bullets. The LPG department of marketing division of HPCL has earned a good credential
for installation of Mounded bullets.
5.3 Alternative Site
Since, existing land is having sufficient space for construction of additional three
mounded storage vessels within available site at Gidha industrial area, BIADA, Dist-
Bhojpur, Bihar. Hence no alternative site selection is considered. Major Factor involved in
the selection of site are listed below
 The proposed project is addition of Mounded LPG Bullets (3 nos.along with
associated facilites) to the existing LPG Bottling Faicity at Gidha.
 The project site is in industrial area
 Site is connected with National Highway (NH-30) for easy transport of product.
 Site is near to railway station.
 There is no forest or eco sensitive area within the 10km of project site
 The site is located near high demand area.
 There is no likelihood of any residential development in the vicinity of the proposed
bulk LPG storage and bottling facilities.
 Possible mutual aid in emergency will be available in the industrial area.
 Adequate availability of land within the proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling
facilities for future expansion.
Owing to the various advantages listed above, Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, BIADA,
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5.4 Alternatives for LPG Storage and Filling Facilities

The proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling facilities is located in Gidha industrial area,
where infrastructure facilities such as land, road, power, etc are already available . No
land acquisition is required and adverse impacts related to land acquisition will not be
appeared.
5.5 Alternative for Risk Reduction for LPG
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) handling has many challenges due to its inherent
dangerous properties. Some of the major fires/explosions have underlined the need for
total in depth review of design, procedures maintenance fire fighting and safety aspects in
LPG handling.
For proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling facilities, mounded storage bullets
technology has been selected as per OISD 150. The major benefit of mounded storage
bullets is that it eliminates possibility of BLEVE. The BLEVE in mounded storage cannot
occur, therefore, mounded storage of LPG is considered relatively safe in comparison to
above ground bullets and Horton spheres. Further, mounded bullets will be automated
and cathodically protected, hence, possibility of release of LPG will be negligible and
system will be relatively safe.
The cover of the mound protects the bullets from fire engulfment, radiation from a fire in
close proximity and acts of sabotage or vandalism. The area of land required to locate
mounded system is minimal compared to conventional storage. Mounded tanks are semi-
conventional pressure vessels, covered by a layer of sand and stone aggregates. The
cover of the mound protects the vessel from fire engulfment, radiation from a fire in close
proximity and acts of sabotage or vandalism. Details of mounded bullet construction are
as given below:
 MOC for Bullets: MS - IS 2041/2062 Fr Steel Plates.
 The dimensions of the mound are 9.11m (H) & 50m (L) x 64m (B).
 Excavation up to a depth of 0.75 M is done for construction of mounded bullet
foundation (Below FGL).
 Bullets are fabricated at site and positioned on sand bed
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6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
Regular monitoring program for the environmental parameters is essential to take

account the changes in the environment due to proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling
facilities. To ensure the effective implementation of the mitigation measures and
environmental management plan during operation phase of the proposed LPG bottling
plant.
6.1 General
It is essential that an effective environmental monitoring plan be designed and followed
during operation phases.
The objectives of environmental monitoring plan for proposed bulk LPG storage and
bottling facilities are:
 To verify the results of the impact assessment study in particular with regards
to proposed pipeline;
 To follow the trend of concentration values of the parameters which have
been identified as critical;
 To check or assess the efficiency of the mitigation measures; and
 To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact
assessment study, do not become critical through the proposed expansion
project of bulk LPG storage and bottling facilities.
The environmental monitoring is the primary tool for assessing the prevailing quality of
air, water, noise, land etc. The environmental monitoring helps in suggesting and taking
corrective course corrections, monitored parameters are exceeding. The monitoring of
various environmental parameters for ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels, and
soil quality will be carried out on a regular basis at and around the proposed bulk LPG
storage and bottling facilities to ascertain the following:
 Pollution caused due to operations within the proposed bulk LPG storage and
 Change in environmental quality within and outside the proposed bulk LPG
storage and bottling facilities
 To assess environmental impacts after operation of proposed bulk LPG
storage and bottling facilities.
 Evaluate the efficiency of pollution control systems installed.
 Any Hazard / risk to plant and surrounding area.
The environmental monitoring shall be periodic and comply with the promulgated
standards. The frequency of monitoring of various environmental components and
frequency to be monitored is given in Table 6.1.
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6.2.1 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring
Ambient air quality parameters suggested during operation phase of the proposed bulk
LPG storage and bottling facilities, are Particulate Matters (PM2.5), Particulate Matter
(PM10), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Hydro Carbon (HC), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Carbon
Monoxide (CO). These are to be monitored at designated locations starting from the
commencement of construction activities. Data should be generated 24 hourly during
operation phase at identified locations in accordance to the National Ambient Air Quantity
Standards. During operation phase, there will not be any major source of air emissions
except DG sets and vehicular emissions through LPG road bullet tankers and cylinder
trucks approaching for loading of LPG. Six monthly ambient air quality monitoring should
be carried out at boundaries of proposed LPG plant for Particulate Matters (PM2.5),
Particulate Matter (PM10), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Hydro Carbon (HC), Sulphur Dioxide
(SO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Six monthly monitoring should be done for Total
Hydrocarbons in LPG Bullet tanker unloading areas and LPG cylinder truck parking
areas.
6.2.2 Water Quality Monitoring

At the proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling facilities, there will not be any source for
ground and surface water contamination during construction and operation phases.
However, ground water sampling and analysis can be carried out at the proposed bulk
LPG storage and bottling facilities during operation phases. The locations, duration and
pollution parameters to be monitored and necessary institutional arrangements are
detailed in the environmental monitoring plan. The monitoring of the ground water quality
will be carried out at one location in accordance to Indian Standard Drinking Water
Specification-IS 10500 for relevant parameters as directed by Bihar Pollution Control
Board (BPCB).
6.2.3 Noise Levels Monitoring

During operation phase of proposed LPG bottling plant, noise will be generated due to
cylinder handling, DG sets operation, vehicles/truck movement. The measurement of
noise levels would be carried out at suggested locations in accordance to the Ambient
Noise Standards formulated by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC). Noise levels would be monitored on twenty-four hourly basis. Noise
measurements should be recorded at “A” weighted frequency using a slow time response
mode of the measuring instrument. The noise measurement location and duration are
detailed in the environmental monitoring plan.
6.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan
Environmental monitoring plan for operation phases of the proposed bulk LPG storage
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Table 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Proposed LPG Bottling Plant
Environmental Project Duration /
Parameter Standard Location Implementation Supervision
Component stage Frequency
 LPG Unloading
HC in HPCL
Facilities
LPG Plant -- Six Monthly
 LPG Truck
Area
Bullet
At boundary wall
Ambient Air PM2.5, PM10,
in upwind and
SO2, NO2, National
down wind Continuous 24-
CO & HC on Ambient
direction at hourly once in a
Boundary of Quality
boundary of bulk month
HPCL LPG Standards
LPG storage and Environmental
plant bottling facilities Cell of HPCL or
Operation As per IS: MoEF&CC/ HPCL
Phase 10500 for As Water NABL approved
relevant quality bulk LPG storage Monitoring
Water Quality parameters standards and bottling Once in a year agency
facilities
in (IS 10500)
consultation
with BPCB
At propose LPG
bottling plant
As per
Noise Level  LPG Unloading 24-hourly
Noise National
Facilities Measurement,
Measurements in dB (A) Noise
standards  LPG Truck once quarterly.
Tanker Parking
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6.4 LPG Leak Detection Mechanism

The leakage of LPG will monitored through gas monitoring sensors (GMS) that have
installed at strategic points inside the bulk LPG storage and bottling facilities premises. At
present there are 35 Nos. of GMS sensors have been installed which are connected to a
PC in the control room for monitoring the leak levels . The sensors will give initial alarm at
20% LEL and continuous alarm at 60% LEL so that the leakage can be controlled before
the concentration of LPG reaches its lower explosive limit. The records are analyzed on
daily basis by the concerned officer and faults are rectified on immediate basis.
All the persons working inside the plant premises are mandatorily required to wear
protection devices such as safety shoes and safety helmets in order to protect them from
fatal injuries.
Safety week is celebrated every year to create awareness among persons in order to
develop a good culture. To monitor the health of people working in plant a doctor has also
appointed who visits the plant three times a week and free checkups are carried out for
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7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
This Chapter provides the details about the Risk Assessment, Disaster Management
Plan (DMP) and on-site emergency plan as proposed for the proposed expansion project.
carried out by HPCL at Plant.
7.1 General
HPCL LPG plant at Patna receives LPG from HMEL Bathinda refinery, HPCL
Visakhapatnam, GAIL petrochemical plant in Pata (UP) and HPCL Haldia through road
Tankers of 17 or 18 MT capacity. Eight unloading bays are provided for transfer of LPG
from the road tankers to storage bullets.
7.2 Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
HAZOP study is to carefully review a process or operation in a systematic manner to
determine whether deviations from the design or operational intent can lead to
undesirable consequences. This technique can be used for continuous or batch
processes and can be adopted to evaluate written procedures. The HAZOP team lists
potential causes and consequences of the deviation as well as existing safeguards
protecting against the deviation. When the team determines that inadequate safeguards
exist for a credible deviation, it usually recommends the action be taken to reduce the
risk.
Objective of carrying out a HAZOP study:

• To check a design
• To decide whether and where to build
• To decide whether to buy a piece of equipment
• To obtain a list of questions to put to a supplier
• To check running instructions
• To improve the safety of existing facilities
HPCL have carried out detailed Hazard and Operability Study is attached as Annexure
X.
7.3 Quantitative Risk Analysis Study (QRA)

Quantitative Risk Analysis is proven as a valuable management tool in assessing the
overall safety performance of a Chemical Process Industry.
Objective of QRA:
• To identify, quantify and assess the risk from the facility from the storage and
handling of chemical products
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• To suggest recommendations in order to reduce the risk to human life, assets,

environment and business interruptions to as low as reasonably practicable.
Risk Analysis techniques provide advanced quantitative means to supplement other
hazard identification, analysis, assessment, control and management methods to identify
the potential for such incidents and to evaluate control strategies.
QRA is widely used in assessing the risk in Oil & Gas Installations especially refineries,
tank farms, cross country pipelines, bottling plants, terminals etc.
Risk Assessment procedure:
Hazard Identification is a critical step in Risk Analysis. Many aids are available,
including What-if Analysis, Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Studies, Failure Mode and
Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) etc.,
Assessment of risks is based on the consequences and likelihood
• Consequence Estimation is the methodology used to determine the potential for
damage or injury from specific incidents. E.g.: Jet fire distances, BLEVE etc.,
• Likelihood assessment is the methodology used to estimate the frequency or
probability of occurrence of an incident
Risks are quantified using this study and ranked accordingly based on their severity and
probability. Acceptability of the estimated risk must then be judged based upon criteria
appropriate to the particular situation. Study report is used to understand the significance
of existing control measures and to follow the measures continuously. Wherever possible,
additional risk control measures are to be adopted to reduce the risk levels.
HPCL have carried out detailed Quantitive Risk assessment and report is attached as
Annexure XI.
7.4 Emergency Response & Disaster Management Planning (ERDMP) Study

Scope of the study involves the
• Development of an onsite Emergency Preparedness Plan to control and avert any
disaster scenario that could be anticipated at the facility and the consequence of
human and property damage.
• Identification of major hazards and Emergency Categorization – Inputs from existing
QRA report will be taken.
• Development of Emergency Management Structure (covering following key areas)
o Resources Management (Emergency facilities) – Emergency Control Centre,
Assembly Points, Emergency Escape routes, Emergency Communication,
Medical facilities, etc.
o Incident Management System – Emergency notification, Emergency Declaration,
Control of Emergency, Role of key personnel, etc.
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o Procedure to handle specialized emergencies such as Bomb threat, Confined

space rescue, Chemical spill handling, Specific first-aid measures
We have carried out detailed Emergency Response & Disaster Management Planning
(ERDMP) report is attached as Annexure XII.

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8 PROJECT BENEFITS
This Chapter provides the benefits to the community in vicinity as well as to the region
on the whole that are associated with the project. It also envisaged the Corporate Social
Responsibility and Community Development activities undertaken by HPCL, Patna and
proposed CSR-CD plan.
Demand of domestic LPG is growing at 7% per annum. MOP&NG has mandated

coverage of 75% population with LPG connection by the year 2014-15 including LPG
connection in rural markets under
The proposed Expansion Project of bulk LPG storage & bottling facility, by installation of
03 mounded bullets of 500 MT capacities each, 8 TLD bays, 2 x 24 Carousals and other
online facilities at proposed LPG bottling plant, will yield following benefits:
 Provide continuity of LPG gas cylinder supply to the consumers through
distributors.
 By implementation of 3 x 500 Mounded Bullets, risk profile of the plant will not be
enhanced
 Discourage deforestation and reduce the use of fire wood & fossil fuels.
 Improve the quality of life of women engaged in household activities specially
cooking.
8.1 Improvement of Social Infrastructure
The proposed LPG bottling facility will create opportunities for direct and indirect
employment in the area. The proposed LPG bottling plant will initiate local economic
growth and thereby the potential to enhance quality of life of the local communities. Local
population may get benefited due to increased business activated after proposed LPG
bottling plant.
8.2 Employment Potential
About 50 workers of different categories on an average basis are expected to be
engaged during construction phase of the proposed expansion of LPG bottling plant. The
project activities provided employment to persons of different skills and trades. The local
population was given preference depending on availability to employment of different
categories during construction phase.
Additional 15 employee on company payroll and 24 on contract basis will be required in
operation phase. Local people will get employment opportunity for security,
housekeeping, maintenance, etc at the plant and indirectly during proposed LPG bottling
plant.
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The proposed LPG bottling plant will be helpful in ensuring availability of LPG for
domestic and industrial establishments which will help in minimization of use fossil fuel
(petrol, HSD, furnace oil, etc), coal and wood. It will, therefore, help in maintaining cleaner
environment due to reduction in emissions. Use of LPG by domestic and industrial users
will also help in reduction in generation of green house gases responsible for global
warming.
8.4 Other Tangible Benefits
The proposed LPG bottling plant shall create tangible benefits as described below:
 No private land acquisition is required for construction of proposed LPG bottling

plant.
 The socio-economic impacts linked to the acquisition of land and structures will not
appear in the project.
 During operation phase of the project no significant impacts on environment are
anticipated.
 The proposed LPG bottling will generate direct and indirect employment
opportunities mainly during the operation phase. Local semi-skilled and unskilled
labourers will get direct employment in operation phase. This is a moderate
positive impact of the proposed project.
 The proposed LPG bottling plant will provide cleaner fuel, which will create healthy
environmental conditions in the region.

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9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
This Chapter provides mitigation and control measures to attenuate and/or eliminate
environmental impacts, which are likely to be caused by the proposed project. An
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been developed to mitigate the potential
impacts and to strengthen the beneficial impacts during the construction and operation
phase.
9.1 General
The objective of the environmental management plan (EMP) is to identify administrative
aspects for ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness is
monitored. The EMP focuses on direct impacts, which are identified as having the
potential to cause significant impacts on the environment and identifies:
• Specific measures that will be taken to prevent, reduce or manage the adverse
environmental impacts during construction and operation; and
• Where it is not possible to specify these at this stage, the level of environmental
performance that will be expected during the operation.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is committed to adopt best

environmental management practices during construction and operation phases of the
proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling plant. During construction of mounded bullets
and various component of LPG plant, necessary mitigation and environmental
management measures were implemented.
HPCL will ensure that operation activities of the proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling
plant are undertaken as per the various regulatory requirements. There will be an
Environment Management Cell overseeing all environment responses to ensure that
implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring programme.
9.2 Environmental Management Plan during Construction Phase
The environmental impacts anticipated during construction phase of the proposed
Expansion Project of LPG bottling plant will be insignificant. The impacts in the
environmental during construction phase will be basically of temporary nature and
disappeared on completion of the construction phase. The following activities will be
completed during construction phase:
9.2.1 Site Preparation

The minor leveling of land for installation of proposed bullets and other associated
facilities will be undertaken. For suppression of dust from excavated earth work,
periodical sprinkling of water will be carried out during working period.
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Adequate and suitable sanitary facilities will be provided to maintain proper standard of
hygiene for construction workers during working at the site.
9.2.3 Construction Equipment & Wastes

The debris will be generated during civil works. The generated wastes will be used in
leveling of low lying areas within the plant area. During installation of mounded bullets &
laying of pipes, some solid discarded materials will be generated as solid wastes. These
metal wastes will be sold through registered scrap dealers by the contractors. The gas
cylinders used for welding will be returned back to the supplier. Cement bags, coal tar
drums and other container used during construction and discarded as wastes will be
auctioned through registered vendors as per standard practices adopted by HPCL.
Similarly the damaged tools will be disposed in the above manner.
9.2.4 Storage of Hazardous Materials

The hazardous materials such as, lubricating oils, compressed gases (for welding),
paints, varnishes, etc. were stored at the site during construction phase. The quantity of
used oil from DG sets was approx. 100 lit. Since, used oil are hazardous in nature; they
were stored separately in barrels as per the prescribed / accepted safety norms handed
over to authorized recyclers by the contractors under the supervision of HPCL
management at the site.
9.2.5 Hazardous Waste Disposal

The hazardous materials are stored, handled & disposed off according to the guidelines
specified under Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement)
Rules dated 24th September 2008 by MoEF&CC and subsequent amendments. Some of
the precautions of storage and handling of the hazardous materials, followed during
construction phase are as given below:
 Diesel and other fuels were stored in separate earmarked area as per the said
guidelines.
 Separate storage was created for waste paints and thinners, contaminated rags and
brushes to facilitate recycling and reuse or disposal as per Hazardous Waste
Authorization of BPCB.
9.3 Environmental Management Plan during Operation Phase
9.3.1 Air Environment

There will be no continuous source of air pollution from the operation of LPG bottling
plant during operation phase. The sources of air pollutants will be limited to the DG sets
and diesel engine driven fire water pumps which will be operated during emergency.
These sources of air pollution will be intermittent in nature and would emit mainly exhaust
gases containing NO2, SO2, and negligible quantity of particulate matters. The pollution
control in DG sets will be achieved by providing stack of appropriate height as per CPCB
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9.3.2 Fugitive Emission

The proposed bottling plant will receive LPG through bullet trucks tankers. LPG will be
unloaded and stored in mounded bullets. The sored LOG is transferred to Bottling section
for filling in cylinders and dispatch of the same by truck/lorries to consumers. The
proposed LPG plant isl being operated as per OISD guide lines. The fugitive emissions
are mainly during unloading of tankers, intermitant draining of Mounded Bullets and
during bottling of LPG at the proposed bulk LPG storage and bottling plant. The emission
is limited and for safety gas detectors system with alarm (at 30% and 60% of LFL) has
been installed at strategic places.
9.3.3 Water Environment

Waste Water Generation
For normal operation of proposed LPG bottling plant, no process water will be required.
However, about 3 KLD of water will be required for domestic use and will be obtained
from Bore well water supply. It is expected that approx 2.4 KLD sewage will be generated
from the proposed LPG plant. For washing of cylinders, 5 KLD of water will be required
(after expansion) and tentatively 4 KLD waste water will be generated from cylinder
washing.
Waste Water Treatment & Disposal
From the washing of cylinders, 0.8 KLD waste water will be generated and same will be
treated in settling tank followed by clarifier. Treated water from clarifier will be reused for
washing purpose. Sewage generated from kitchen and toilets will be treated in septic
tanks. For the industrial waste water treatment a 4KLD capacity ETP already there. Little
effluents so generated will be treated and water reused or recycled in the system to
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Figure 9.1: ETP with capacity in operation to treat water.
Rain Water Harvesting

Three rain water harvesting pits have been constructed at LPG bottling plant. Rain water
harvesting system for proposed bulk LPG storage & bottling facility has been designed to
utilize the under-ground water system sustainably. Keeping in mind the depleting water
table in the region, storm water drains has been engineered in such a way that rain water
can be collected into two rain water harvesting tanks placed at strategic locations so that
underground water can be recharged.
Sizes of rain water harvesting tanks are 2.5 m in diameter with depth of 5 m and have
been filled with brick bats to collect the water in case of heavy rain. Since much of the
plant area including truck parking area has been covered with RCC roads and bitumen
roads, Drains have been maintained to collect the storm water & rain water and using the
natural slope of plant, waters will be collected to rain water harvesting tank. Size of rain
water harvesting tank is 2.5 m in diameter with depth of 5 m. Three recharge pits (2 on-
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Figure 9.2: Rain Water harvesting at 3 Points in Plant.
9.3.4 Noise Environment

Sources of Noise
The sources of noise at the proposed bulk LPG storage & bottling facility are limited to
the pumps, compressors, DG Sets, fire water pumps and vehicle movement.
Control of Noise
The following measures will be practiced at the proposed LPG bottling plant for control
and abatement of noise & vibration:
 The foundations of DG sets and fire water pumps have been provided with anti-
vibration padding.
 The DG sets and fire water pumps are designed to produce noise within the
permissible limit and strict compliance of this will be ensured during procurement.
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 Regular condition monitoring e.g. speed, vibration and regular preventive

maintenance including schedule lubrication are being conducted for the moving
machines to keep them in good condition and also to reduce vibration.
 Trees grown in the green belt around the LPG Plant also facilitates attenuation of
noise level beyond the boundary walls.
9.3.5 Solid waste management

Environmental management with respect to solid waste management may be
summarized as under:
 Practically, no solid waste shall be generated from operation of proposed LPG
bottling.
 Used oil, grease and empty drums shall be disposed of through BPCB registered
vendors as per Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Tran boundary
Movement) Rules, 2008 and subsequent amendments. ETP sludge is suitably
disposed off.
9.3.6 Green Belt Development

At the proposed LPG bottling plant, proposed Greenbelt Area is 47401 sqm this is equal
to 34% of total plot area (Total Plot Area: 139414 sqm,)
 Minimum 15 m strip provided for Greenbelt in Licensed Area of 10301 sqm around
plant periphery.
 Additionally an area of 37100 sqm developed as Green belt at rear (west) portion
of Plant.. Total green belt area 47401 sqm
 Approximate 5500 tress will be planted in addition to existing one (As per 1 hact
approximate 1500 tress will be planted)
 The total trees (7100) will be planted in green belt area (47401 Sq Mt.)
The list of plants and the number of samplings planted in Green belt being developed at
the proposed LPG Bottling plant is shown in Figure 8.2
Trees will be planted in the buffer zone also. This plantation will be done at selected
places only and only local species will be used in the plantation. Some of the tree species
included will be
 Saja (Terminalia tomentosa), Baheda (Terminalia bellerica), Bija (Pterocarpus

masupium), Bargad (Ficus benghalensis), Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Mahua
(Madhuca latifolia), Sal (Shorea robusta), etc. Gular (Ficus glomerata), Aonla
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Figure 9.3: Existing green Belt
9.3.7 Financial Projection for Conservation

Rs. 18,00,000/- has been allocated towards conservation of scheduled fauna in the area
for the implementation of conservation proposal. This budget will be borne by the client
and records will be maintained by the party. The budgetary allocation for all scheduled
fauna is listed table below.
Provision
S. No. Component/ Intervention (Lakhs)
1. Planting of trees groves in surrounding area 2.5
2. Promotion of agro forest in villages planting fruits trees 2.0
Plantation of shelterbelt along and canal side in surrounding village
3. and maintenance. 2.5
Construction of water hole in strategic location and inside the nearby
4. protected area and regular filling of water. 3.5

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5. Plantation of herbs/ shrubs along the river bank. 2.5

6. Provision for Green belt outside the plant 2.0
7. Awareness generation of labors and local people. 1.5
8. Study of impact of mining on wild life and habitation. 1.5
TOTAL 18.00
YEAR I II III IV V TOTAL
Provision in Lakh 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.0 18.00
9.3.8 Safety and Fire Fighting

Safety
The main safety features associated with the proposed bulk LPG storage & bottling
facilities are as follows:
 The layout and fire fighting systems is as per OISD - 169 & OISD- 150.
 Boundary of 3.0 m height, brick masonry wall with 0.6 m height barbed wire
fencing have been provided in all directions.
 Approach roads of adequate width shall be provided as per OISD-169 and to avoid
congestion and to have safe exit in emergencies.
 All electrical fittings provided in licensed areas are flame proof and intrinsically safe
as per IS-2148.
 Cylinder filling area is completely open type and covered from top with colour
coated galvalume roof.
 Water drain from cylinder filling area is provided with vapour trap.
 Fixed Water Spray system has been installed for LPG handling area.
 Suitable storm water drains have been provided with vapour traps.
Fire Fighting Facilities
The fire fighting system in the proposed facilities consists of fire water storage, fire water
pumps and fire hydrant system. As HPCL is dealing with hydrocarbons that are volatile in
nature, safety of the plant becomes very important factor. The fire fighting facilities are of
state of the art and are fully automated which operate themselves in case of fire. The fire
water ring main is always kept in auto mode with pressurized water with the help of
jockey pumps which have auto start/stop facility. There are deluge valves which cover all
the vulnerable areas of the LPG plant. These valves operate automatically in case of fire
and water is sprayed in the concerned area for controlling the fire. Moreover 10 kg and 75
kg
 DCP fire- extinguishers are placed as per OISD-144 norms to control fire at initial
stages.
 CO2 fire extinguishers are also provided in power motor control centre and other
buildings in plant to put off fire in emergency situations. Fire Hydrant rings has
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The fire fighting detection and prevention system in the storage & handling area comprise
of the following:
Three nos of DG sets with consumption of 6KL/Month (Existing 4 KL/Month

additional 2KL/Month) diesel engine drive fire pumps and the system is kept
pressurized by electric motor driven jockey pump.
 Other fire pump house equipment like security air compressor for MVWS system,
fire alarm panel.
Hydrants and Monitors
• Medium velocity water spray system consisting of 19 zones have been provided in
filling shed,
LD, LPG Pump House and Mounded Bullet
• Fire Detection and Alarm System
• Gas Detection System
• Manual call points and Emergency shutdown system
The plant is equipped with fire fighting facilities as per OISD 144.
Two fire water tanks of total capacity of 5085 KL have been installed. This will take acre
of proposed additional mounded bullets.
Safety Organization
The Fire and Safety Department will be under the control of trained and responsible
officer.
All the officers and staff of the proposed LPG bottling plant will be trained for combating
fire and use of safety equipment.
Security
The following security arrangement will be provided within proposed LPG Bottling Plant
 The facilities are guarded round the clock by efficient security personnel. They
prevent any unauthorized entry inside the plant.
 3.0 m high boundary wall with 0.6m barbed wire fencing has been provided around
the installation to resist any unauthorized entry.
Safety & Environmental Audit
In view of the high hazard potential of LPG, extreme cares will be taken to maintain the
safety needs of the LPG installation. Safety audits will be carried out regularly by a
multidisciplinary team. The safety audit will include operating procedures, housekeeping,
provision of fire fighting and safety gadgets, mock drills etc.
Occupational Safety and Health
Safety Department in the proposed LPG plant will be looked after the occupational safety
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safety of the employees and workers. Workers will be well informed about the preventive
measures and safe operating practices to be followed for various types of job. Training
courses will be organized for the workmen and the officers before they are put on the job.
Contractor's labourers will also be trained and educated to ensure safe operating
practices for the jobs.
Tool & Tackles
In LPG installation, it is customary to use non-sparking type tools (spanners, wrenches
etc). Electrical hand tools like torches; lamp etc. to be used in the hazardous area should
be flame proof type. All tools should be of approved quality and make and will be
purchased with test certificates.
Preventive Maintenance & Planned Inspection
To facilitate inspection and maintenance service in planned manner, a schedule will be
made for jobs to be done daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, half yearly and yearly. The
record of the jobs done will be kept properly. The inspection & maintenance schedule will
be done as per the directive & procedure lay down by OISD as well as instructions of
suppliers and OEM. The planned inspection will also include statutory inspection of
pressure vessels, storage tanks, safety valves, etc.
Safety, Health & Environmental Policy of HPCL
HPCL is committed to conduct business with strong environment conscience ensuring
sustainable development, safe workplaces and enrichment of quality of life of employees,
customers and the community. HPCL believes that good SH&E performance is an
integral part of efficient and profitable business management.
Accordingly, the HPCL's endeavor is to:
 Establish and maintain good standards for safety of the people, the processes and
the assets.
 Comply with all rules and regulations on Safety, Occupational Health and
Protection.
 Plan, design, operate and maintain all facilities, processes and procedures to
secure sustained Safety, Health and Environmental Protection.
 Remain trained, equipped and ready for effective and prompt response to
accidents and emergencies.
 Welcome audit of our SH & E conduct by external body, so that stakeholder
confidence is safeguarded.
 Adopt and promote industry best practices to avert accidents and improve our
S,H&E performance.
 Remain committed to be a leader in Safety, Occupational Health and
Environmental Protection through continuing improvement.
 Make efforts to preserve ecological balance and heritage.
9.4 Environment Management Cell

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9.5 Health, Safety & Environmental Management Cell

In order to implement the proposed environmental management program efficiently within
the organization, periodical monitoring as per statutory guidelines and mid course
corrections/actions, if required based on the environmental monitoring results,
management intends to establish environmental cell for successful implementation. The
roles & responsibilities are clearly defined among the personnel within the environmental
cell. The responsibilities of personnel are given in Table 9.1 below.
Table 9.1: Responsibilities of Personnel of the HS&E Cell

Designation Responsibility
Plant Manager Over all planning, execution and management of environmental
protective measures and monitoring of parameters and various
Socioeconomic measures, disaster management measures and training
programs regularly.
Safety In charge To ensure the activities are carried out as per the OSHAS standard and
all the employed given safety a primary importance while working at the
Lease Area.
Manager- In Overall in-charge of Monitoring of Environmental parameters and
charge effectiveness of environmental protective measures taken and decide
about the additional protective measures in safeguarding the overall
ecology and environment.
Medical Officer Healthy check-up of working persons, for identifying occupational Health
(Part Time) hazards, if any. The doctor will be available 3 days/week for periodic
health monitoring.
The Environmental Management Cell (EMC) will take the overall responsibility for
coordination of the actions required for environmental management and mitigation, and
for monitoring the progress of the proposed management plan and actions to be taken.
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Environment Preservation during Swachh Bharat Pakhwara 16th June’15

June’16 to 30th June’16.
Tree Plantation on eve of World Environment Day 5th June’15 Tree Plantation on eve of Climate Change Awareness Week
25th Oct’15 to 1St Nov’15.
Figure 9.4: Public Awareness and Plantation activity

9.6 Reporting and Monitoring System
Proper reporting of implementation of mitigation measures plays important role in
effective environmental management. The reporting system will provide the necessary
feedback for project management to ensure proper quality of the work and that the
environmental management programmes are on schedule. The rationale for a reporting
system is based on accountability to ensure that the mitigation measures proposed as
part of the Environmental Management Plan gets implemented during construction and
operation phases of the LPG bottling plant.
The reporting system will operate linearly with the person who is at the lowest level of the
implementation system to the project management and shall report to Territorial Manager
of HPCL.
For the project all reporting to the Territorial Manager of HPCL will be on weekly basis.
The HPCL’s Environmental Management Cell will be responsible for preparing targets for
each of the identified mitigation measures.
The compliance monitoring and the progress reports on environmental components may
be clubbed together and submitted to the Territorial Manager to HPCL weekly during
each phase of implementation period. At the end of implementation, weekly progress
report on environmental issues may be discontinued.
During the operation period, a compliance report may include description of the items of
mitigation measures, which were not complied by any of the responsible agencies. It
would also report the management actions taken to enforce compliance. It may however,
be noted that certain items of the EMP might not be possible to be compiled at the field
level due to a variety of reasons. The intention of the compliance report is not to suppress
these issues but to bring out the circumstances and reasons for which compliance was
not possible. This would help in rationalizing the implementation of the mitigation
measures during the remaining duration of implementation. Solutions for further effective
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Photographic records will also be established to provide useful environmental monitoring

tools. A full record will be kept as part of normal contract monitoring.
9.7 Budgets for Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Plan
The budget for implementation of mitigation measures and environmental management
plan to mitigate the potential adverse environmental impacts during operation phase are
suggested in Table 8.2.
Table 9.2 Budget for Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Plan
Description (Cost in Lakh Rupees)

S. No.
Capital Cost Recurring Cost Per Annum
1. Gardening / Horticulture 40 4.8
2. Rain Water Harvesting 15 0.5
3. Septic Tank / Soak Pits 7.5 0.8
4. Gas Monitoring System 46 2.0
5. Signage’s for EMP 5.5 0.5
6. Monitoring of Air and Noise 15 1.5
Pollution (Acoustic Enclosure)
7. Water Management–Cylinder
14 0.5
Washing Unit and in line bath
Total 143 10.6
9.8 Corporate Social Responsibility
HPCL not only carries out business but also understands the obligations towards the
society. The unit is aware of the obligations towards the society and to fulfill the social
obligations unit will employ semi-skilled and unskilled labor from the nearby villages for
the proposed project as far as possible. Unit will also try to generate maximum indirect
employment in the nearby villages by appointing local contractors during construction
phase as well as during operation phase. The Project Proponents will contribute
reasonably as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in and will carry out
various activities in nearby villages.
HPCL, as a responsible Corporate Citizen, has practiced the CSR model of "Creating
Shared Values", by reaching out to the stakeholders, community and society who are
directly or indirectly involved in its business operations. It has identified four focus areas
for its CSR Programs - Child Care & Education, Health Care, Skill Development and
Community Development to make a difference to the underprivileged.
“Bringing Smile & Touching Live” CSR Activity conducted on 17th Aug’15 for Providing
Water Purifier & Sports Kit at Govt. Middle School, Kayamnagar, Arrah in adjacent village
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As per HPCL CSR policy for Social development activities in terms of Skill Development /
Empowerment, Education/Literacy Enhancement, Healthcare/ Medical facility, Drinking
water/ Sanitation, Community Development etc. HPCL kept at provision of 2.5% (55.0
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10 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
The summary of the Environmental Impact Assessment report is presented as Summary –

EIA (Executive summary). This summary –EIA has been prepared for its circulation in the
public domain as per requirement of the MoEF, Notification No. S.O 1533, 14th September,
2006 on Environmental Clearance.
The present report is based on the work carried out by M/s. EQMS INDIA PVT LTD on
Environmental aspects as well as baseline data collection carried out by them only.
The EIA report contains in depth study on environmental quality and Environmental
Management Plan to mitigate the impacts including Rapid Risk Assessment and Disaster
Management Plan. The project is technically, environmentally and socioeconomically
viable and is beneficial at local level, state level and national level.
10.1 Management of Releases of Pollutants
HPCL is committed to the guidelines and standards given by CPCB, Ministry of
Environment and Forest (MoEF), Bihar Pollution Control Board. The design of the project
activities will be done according to the guidelines of CPCB to keep atmospheric
discharges in air, water and land below the stipulated levels during normal operation.
This is achieved by proposed elaborate treatment for active gaseous waste, active liquid
and solid waste before discharges. Some amount of conventional pollutants like dust and
gaseous pollutants are produced or a short construction period, for which proper
management plan has been prepared. The conventional pollutants releases from the
plant during operation stage will be insignificant.
Onsite recycle/reuse potential of treated water for dust suppression at sites, watering
greenbelts and/or flushing of toilets will be assessed and optimal recycling will be done.
The soak pit and septic tanks at the construction sites will be designed in accordance
with the relevant Indian Standards considering peak load. Noise pollution will be reduced
by development of different barrier i.e. acoustic covering of noise generation machineries,
specially designed building in which the plant is enclosed. Occupational exposure of
noise will be reduced by providing protective gadgets to the workers working in the high
noise zone.
10.2 Risk Assessment
Rapid Risk Analysis has been performed and it documents the consequence results with
hazard to create awareness about the extent of impact.
10.3 Corporate Social Responsibility of HPCL, Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur,
The policy of HPCL towards social welfare and community development aims at
strengthening the bond between project authorities and local population in the vicinity of
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measures aiming at improving the infrastructural facilities including education, health,

employment and women & children welfare.
10.4 Remarks
The foregoing discussion indicates that the project is planned in such as way that it will
improve the environmental quality and uplift the socio economic environment of the
region. The safety measures inbuilt in the design of the project will minimize the hazard if
any. The safety analysis considers the worst case scenarios for risk assessment. There
will be continuous monitoring of environment, review and corrective action, development
of greenbelt programme. The local people will be immensely benefited due to social
welfare schemes which would get implemented by HPCL, Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist:
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11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
This chapter, provide brief introduction of the consultancy organisation along with details of
accreditation of consultant with QCI-NABET. Lists the Functional Area Experts (FAEs) who
have worked in the preparation of EIA/EMP Report also given.
Declaration by Experts Contributing

To the EIA/EMP REPORT for Expansion of LPG Mounded Storage Facility at HPCL, Gidha
Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar. I, hereby, certify that I was a
part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
EIA Coordinator:
Name: P.K Srivastava
Signature & Date:
Period of involvement June 2016 to finalization of report
Contact Information: 011-30003200
Team Member: Dr.Alok Singh

Functional Area Experts
Functional Name of Involvement (Period and Task**)
Signature
Areas the Expert June 2016 to finalization of report
 Micro Meteorology and air pollution
Air Pollution monitoring planning also quality check.
Anjani
Monitoring &
Kumar  Impact assessment, mitigation &
Control (AP) environmental management plan
preparation.
 Analysis of collected baseline data
Air Quality  Processing of micrometeorological data for
Hitendra
Modeling and using in model.
Kela
Prediction (AQ)  Analysis of predicted impact due to the
modelling result.
 Water Quality monitoring network
designing.
 Sampling of water samples (surface and
Water Pollution Om ground water).
 Monitoring of water quality.
(WP) Prakash
 Water Balance
 Identification & assessment of quantum of
water pollution and its Mitigation measures.
 ETP Suggestion.

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Functional Name of Involvement (Period and Task**)

Signature
Areas the Expert June 2016 to finalization of report
 Analysis of collected baseline data
Noise and Shweta  Processing of data for modelling purposed.
Vibration Gupta  Analysis of predicted impact due to the
modelling result.
 Conducted Ecological survey & preparation
of status report.
Ecology and  Application of taxonomy in resource
Bio-diversity Dr.Alok inventory (Flora & Fauna)
Conservation Singh  List of species animals and plants report.
(EB)  Identification & assessment of ecological
impact due to proposed project and its
Mitigation measures.
Solid and  Identification of hazardous and non-
Hazardous hazardous wastes.
Yashwant  Reuse and recycling of solid wastes.
Waste
Bordia  Handling and disposal of Non- Hazardous
Management
(SHW)
solid waste & Hazardous waste.
 Baseline socio economic survey(Interviews,
Socio- Questionnaires, focused group discussion)
Economics Anil Kumar  Evaluation of Socio economic development
(SE) status of the area.
 Enterprise social commitment provisions.
 Identification of hazards due to proposed
project.
Risk & Hazard S.K.Jain  Identification of hazardous substances in
the proposed project.
 Preparation of risk assessment report and
onsite emergency plan.
 Geology and geo morphology
Hitendra T analysis/description
Geology  Vibration analysis in relation to operation
Kela
 Environmental impact of exploration
exploitation and post poject
 Analysis and description of aquifer
chartraization e.g. permeability, transitivity,
Hydrology Nisha Rani storage coefficient etc. estimation of ground
water potential and recharge phenomena,
determination of impact of withdrawal of
ground water.
Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization/authorized person
I, S.K.Jain, hereby confirm that the above-mentioned experts the EIA/EMP REPORT
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Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur, Bihar. I also confirm that the consultant organization
shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in this statement.
Signature:
Name: S.K.Jain
Designation: Director, Technical
Name of the EIA Consultant organization EQMS India Pvt. Ltd.

Annexure I
:
Accreditation of Environmental Consultant
Annexure II
:
Copy of TOR Letter
Annexure III
:
Compilation of Terms of Reference
ToR (Term of Reference)
Expansion of LPG Mounded Storage Facility at HPCL, Gidha Industrial Growth
Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah, District-Bhojpur, Bihar-802314
Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) have been discussed and finalized during the State Expert
Appraisal Committee meeting held on 02nd July, 2016 for preparation of EIA/EMP. Following are
the ‘ToR’s.
Point No. ToR Point ToR Compliance
1. Executive Summary of the Project Enclosed
Details are given in section of
3.3 Land Use Pattern, Table
2. Land Use details of the Site based on Satellite 3.3: Land use Map of 10 Km
Imagery. Area around Project Site in
chapter 3 Page No 43 to 45
A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km
Details are given in Figure 2.1:
3. and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on Project Location TOPO Map of
an A3/A2 sheet. (including all eco-sensitive areas chapter 2. Page No 15
and environmentally sensitive places)
Details are given in section 2.2
Project Details of chapter 2.
4. Project Description and Project Benefits. Project benefits are given in
chapter 8. Page No 23 to 26
Detailed QRA and ERDMP
Proposal for safety buffer zone around the report enclosed as an
5.
proposed site with map. (ERDMP) report is attached as
Annexure XI and XII.
Details are given in Chapter 2
Project Details, Table 2.2:
Page No 19 & 20. Details of
Detailed layout plan with provision of trucks Existing & Proposed Facility,
6. parking area and storage tanks and other Table 2.4: Details of Proposed
associated facilities. Facility (To be Added) and
Figure 2.5: Proposed Plant Lay
Out Along with Existing Page
No 22.
7. Details of the storage and technical specifications Details are given in section 2.4
with safety aspects & standards. and page no 29 to 31.
Detailed land use pattern
section 3.3 and Figure 3.3:
8. Site details including satellite imagery for 5km Land use Map of 10 Km Area
around the site by delineating land use pattern. around Project Site Page no
43 to 45. Land Use & Satellite
image enclosed in Annexure II.
Land use pattern section 3.3
Land use along with maps (By using satellite
and Figure 3.3: Land use Map
9. imagery data) & cropping pattern, vegetation, of 10 Km Area around Project
Flora & Fauna. Site Page no 43 to 45.
Detailed Environmental Setting
and Salient Environmental
10. Details within 500m with respect to all Features of the Project Area in
establishments/railway line /habitation etc. 500 Mt is given in section 3.1.1
& page 39 to 42 of chapter 3.
Table 3.1 and Page no 36.
Demographic and Socio-
Economic Features given in
11. Demography & Socio-economics of the area. Chapter 3 Section 3.11, page
no 72 to 96.
Baseline 3 Months of Monitoring AAQ data
12. (except monsoon) for air, water and soil for 8
locations. Chapter 3; Section 3.6 Air
environments, 3.6.1 Selection
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring for PM2.5, PM10, of Monitoring Stations, 3.6.2
i) SO2, NOx, CO and other parameters relevant to Analysis of Ambient Air
the project shall be collected. Quality, 3.6.3 Page no 54 to 58
ii) Background levels of hydrocarbons (methane &
non-methane HC) and VOCs.
Chapter 3 Section 3.4 Soil,
3.4.1 Sampling and Analysis,
iii) Soil sample analysis. 3.4.2 Soil Characteristics Page
no 47 to 51
Details are given in Section 3.8
iv) Baseline underground and surface water quality in Ground and Surface Water
the vicinity of Project. Quality Of chapter 3. Page no
60 to 65
Section 3.5 Meteorological
v) Climatology & Meteorology including wind speed, Data Of chapter 3. Page no 51
wind direction, temperature, rainfall etc. to 53
3.7 Ambient Noise Quality,
3.7.1 Noise Levels in the Study
vi) Measurement of Noise levels. Area 3.7.2 Observation of
Ambient Noise Quality in
chapter 3. Page no 58 to 59
Details are given in different
Details of water consumption and source of water section 2.3.1 Water Source
supply, waste water generation, treatment and water consumption Resource
13.
utilization of treated water generated from the optimization/ recycling and
facilities and effluent disposal. reuse envisaged in the project
of Chapter 2. Page no 30
14. Detailed solid waste generation, collection, Section 2.6.3 Solid and Liquid
segregation, its recycling and reuse, treatment Hazardous Waste , 2.6.1
and disposal. Waste Water generation &
Management plan, 2.6.3 Solid
& Hazardous waste generation
& Management plan of chapter
2. Page no 33.
Detailed impact assessment is
15. Assessment of impact on air, water, soil, given in chapter 4 Page no 97
solid/hazardous waste and noise levels. to105
Section 69.3 LPG Leak
Details of proposed preventive measures for Detection Mechanism of
16.
leakages and accident. chapter 9 page no 111. 9.3.8
HSE in Section 9.5 Page 126
17. Adequate width of approach road to avoid Project site approximate 300
congestion and to have safe exit in emergencies. Mt National highway.
Detailed environmental
18. Environment Management Plan. management plan given in
chapter 9. Page no 117 to 128
Figure 2.6: Process Flow
Chart, Figure 2.7: Process
Details on list of hazardous chemicals to be stored Description of Project, Tanker
19. along with storage quantities at the facility, their Unloading Operation, 2.1 Page
category (as per MSIHC Rules), MSDS. no 14 to 25 Safety precautions
during loading / unloading
operations
Raw material in form of LPG
will be supplied by road
through anyone or all sources
20. Mode of receiving hazardous chemicals in viz. HMEL, Bhatinda refinery,
isolated storages and mode of their dispatch. HPCL Vishakha LPG Terminal,
IPPL Haldia, GAIL Auriya, &
IOCL Barauni.
Proposed plant layout with
21. Layout plan of the storage tanks and other existing and proposed details
associated facilities. in figure 2.5 of Page No 22.
Details on types and specifications of the storage
facilities including tanks, pumps, piping, valves, Details are given in Table 2.1:
22. flanges, pumps, monitoring equipments, systems No. of Storage Tanks &
for emissions control safety controls including Capacity in chapter 2.
relief systems.
Details are given in 2.1.3
Arrangements to control loss/leakage of Safety precautions during
23. chemicals and management system in case of loading / unloading operations
leakage. & LPG leak maintenance given
in section 6.3 page no 111.
24. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan.
i) Identification of Hazards HPCL carried out detailed
ii) Consequence Analysis Quantitive Risk assessment
and report is attached as
iii) Risk Assessment & proposed measures for Risk
Annexure XI.
Reduction.
iv) Action Plan for fire fighting facility as per OISD Emergency Response &
Disaster Management
117 norms.
Planning (ERDMP) report is
v) Details of domino effect of the storage units in an attached as Annexure XII.
isolated storage facility.
vi) Onsite and offsite emergency preparedness plan.
Emergency Response &
Details of proposed occupational Health
Disaster Management
25. Surveillance program for the employees and other Planning (ERDMP) report is
labour. attached as Annexure XII.
Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, 3.10 Traffic Study, Table 3.22
frequency of vehicles for transportation of and Table 23: Existing and
26.
materials, additional traffic due to proposed Propose Traffic of Project page
project, parking arrangement etc. no 70 to 72.
Detailed environmental
27. Environmental Monitoring Programme. monitoring programme is given
in chapter 6.
HPCL, as a responsible
Corporate Citizen, has
practiced the CSR model of
"Creating Shared Values", by
Adequate funds (at least 2.5% of the project cost)
reaching out to the
shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social
stakeholders, community and
Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and
society who are directly or
28. item-wise details along with time bound action
indirectly involved in its
plan shall be included. Socio-economic
business operations. Detailed
development activities need to be elaborated
Table 9.2: CSR Activity and
upon.
Budget & Demographic and
Socio-Economic Features
given in 9.8 Page no 128 to
129
Any litigation pending against the project and/or
29. any direction/order passed by any Court of Low No litigation is pending
against the project if so, details thereof.
A tabular Chart indicating point-wise compliance TOR Compliance enclosed as
30.
of ToR. an annexure III.
The following general points should be noted:
i) All documents should be properly indexed, page Compiled
numbered.
Baseline data collected from
ii) Period/date of data collection should be clearly October 2016 to December
indicated. 2016
iii) Authenticated English translation of all material Agreed, all the documents are
provided in Regional Languages. given English language.
The letter/application for EC should quote the Ref No 302 dated 13/07/2016,
iv) SEIAA, Bihar file No. And also attach a copy of letter enclosed as an annexure
the letter. II.
The copy of the letter received from the SEAC,
Copy of TOR letter enclosed
v) Bihar should be also attached as an annexure to as an annexure II.
the final EIA/EMP Report.
The final EIA/EMP report submitted to the SEIAA,
Bihar must incorporate the issues in this letter.
vi) The index of the final EIA/EMP Report must TOR Compliance enclosed as
indicate the specific chapter and page no of the an annexure III.
EIA/EMP Report where the above issues have
been incorporated.
While preparing and submitting the EIA report, the
instructions for the proponents and instructions for
the consultants issued by MoEF & CC Vide O.M.
Detailed EIA report along with
vii) No. J-1103/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 4th August, additional study enclosed as
2009; O.M. No. J-1105/333/2009-IA.II (M) dated an annexure.
25th Feb 2010 and J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated
5th October, 2011, which are available on the
website of this Ministry should also be followed.
These ‘ToRs’ should be considered for the preparation of EIA/EMP report. Relevant information
as per the General Structure of EIA Notification, 2006.
The consultants involved in the preparation of EIA/EMP report after accreditation with Quality
Council of India/National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (QCI/NABET) would
need to include a certificate in this regard in the EIA/EMP Reports prepared by them and data
provided by other Organization(s)/Laboratories including their status of approvals etc. In this
regard circular No. B No. J-11013/77/2004-IA (II(I) dated 2nd December, 2009 available on the
Ministry’s Website http://www.moef.nic.in may be referred.
Annexure IV
:
Land Allotment Details
Annexure V
:
License from Department of Labour
Annexure VI
:
NOC from Pollution Control Board (Air/Water)
Annexure VII
:
Authorization Letter from to occupier or operator for
handling the hazardous waste
Annexure VIII
:
Baseline Monitoring Data
Annexure IX
:
Hazard and operability study (HAZOP)
HAZOP STUDY REPORT OF HPCL PATNA LPG
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HAZOP STUDY REPORT FOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Description Page No.

1 STANDARD LIABILITY CLAUSE 1
2. INTRODUCTION 2
3. FACILITY DESCRIPTION 4
4. HAZOP STUDY METHODOLOGY 8
5. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 13
6. LIST OF ABBREVIATION 19
ANNEXURE – 1: HAZOP WORKSHEETS 21
ANNEXURE – 2: P&IDs WITH NODES MARKED 22
ANNEXURE – 3: HAZOP ATTENDANCE SHEET 23
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1.0 Standard Liability Clause
Caution Note & Liability: The consulting services conducted by EQMS India Private Ltd (the
“Company”) were performed in good faith using generally accepted guidelines, standards,
and/or practices, which the Company considers reliable. Although the Company performed
its consulting services pursuant to reliable and generally accepted practices in the industry,
the Company does not guarantee or provide any representations or warranties with respect
to HPCL PATNA, (Arrah, District- Bhojpur). LPG Bottling Plant (the Client)’s use, interpretation
or application of the findings, conclusions, and/or suggestions of the consulting services
provided by the Company. Moreover, the findings, conclusions, and the suggestions resulting
from the consulting service are based upon information provided by the Client. EQMS does
not hold any liability with respect to interpretation or application of the consulting services
provided by the Company for this assignment / report. No responsibility, whatsoever it may
be is assumed by company for any injury and /or damage to persons or property as a matter
of products liability, negligence, or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods,
products instructions or ideas contained in the material of the report. Client is advised to
review the actual text of applicable legislation for analysis & ensuring compliance.
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) headquartered in Mumbai and
employing around 11000 people is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and also a
Navaratana Company. HPCL is among the few Indian representatives in the Fortune
500 companies.
HPCL operates in the Indian Oil & Gas Industry through different verticals. The
company’s infrastructure includes petroleum refineries, import facilities, cross-country
pipelines, petroleum product terminals, petroleum depots, liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) bottling plants & storage facilities, lube-blending plants, petroleum retail outlets,
and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) service facilities. Thus it is engaged in the business of
Refining, Storing, Marketing and Distribution of all kinds of petroleum products. Its
refineries are located at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam. In both the refineries, it
produces a host of petroleum products, such as Motor spirit, Naphtha, High speed
diesel, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas, automotive and industrial lubricants, ATF,
FO, LSHS and other heavy distillates and distributes the same through its widespread
retail network so as to reach out to its customers.
During the year (2014-15), HPCL’s refineries at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam
maximized crude processing, this resulted in achieving a combined refining output of
16.18 million tonnes with a capacity utilization of 109%.
The refineries have been benchmarked by an international agency for various
performance parameters. The refineries also in the year (2014-15) achieved a highest
ever combined distillate yield of 77.5%, by improving the yields of value-added
products. Both the refineries are recipients of numerous awards in recognition of
their efforts in the field of energy conservation, environment and safety. Both the
Refineries have grown over the years and maintained their capacity utilization above
109% of their installed capacity. HPCL has equity participation in ONGC’s Mangalore
Refinery & Petrochemical Ltd and HMEL’s Guru Govind Singh Refineries Ltd.
To-day, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has become the single most popular house hold
clean fuel. During the year 2014-15, 380 new retail outlets were commissioned; taking
the total number to 13233 retail outlets. A record number of 120 retail outlets were
modernized with an outlay of Rs. 234 Crore. HPCL released 41.9 lakh new connections
of HP GAS through a network of 3952 LPG distributors, achieving a total customer base
of over 47.1 million domestic LPG consumers. HP Gas reaches the customer after
through checking at every stage right from bottling to distribution.
In order to meet the increasing demand for LPG fuel, HPCL is making continuous effort
to increase the capacity of HPCL Bottling Plant situated at Gidha Industrial Growth
Centre, Village Gidha, Arrah, District Bhojpur(Near Patna), in its existing two LPG
storage and bottling plants (500 MT each with Total capacity of 1000MT). As part of
this program, HPCL plans to increase the capacity of its unit in Arrah, District Bhojpur
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filling capacity from 300 MT per day to 700 MT per day, thereby improving more LPG
distribution in that area.
At present, at HPCL PATNA (Gidha, Arrah) LPG Plant with current storage capacity, the
number of bottling days for which the bulk will last is only 03 days on basis of double
shift bottling operation. The storage capacity augmentation would increase the
number of bottling days to about total 05 days on the basis of double shift bottling
operation. In order to meet the requirement of LPG cylinders in all the districts falling
under Patna LPG Regional Office, HPCL proposes to augment the storage and bottling
capacity of LPG at HPCL Patna Plant by installing 03 nos. of Mounded Storage Vessels
of 500 MT capacity each and additional 04 Tank Truck unloading gantries.
Being a Company committed to high standards of safety management, HPCL have
engaged the services of EQMS India Private Limited, Delhi to carry out detailed Hazard
& Operability (HAZOP) Study to identify the hazards involved in the LPG storage and
handling systems and ensure that all necessary protective measures are incorporated.
EQMS is a pioneer in process safety consultancy in India and has conducted over
various EIA Study/ Approval, HAZOP studies, QRA study, Preparation of ERDMP and
safety audits for various plants during the last 12 years.
2.2 This report has been prepared after the HAZOP study was conducted by Head-process
Safety Consultant from EQMS based along with the Sr. Official from HPCL Patna LPG
Bottling Plant on information and drawings furnished by HPCL
EQMS is thankful to HPCL-LPG Bottling Plant, PATNA (Arrah, District Bhojpur) for
extending the opportunity to participate in this assignment and trusts that the HAZOP
study report would be helpful in achieving high level of process safety management
right from the initial engineering stage of Proposed LPG Mounded Bullets for LPG
Handling System in the Bottling Plant.

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3.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION

3.1 Short Process Description of LPG storage System-
HPCL Patna LPG storage and bottling plant is located at Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist:
Bhojpur, Patna – 802314, situated in the notified Industrial Area of Gidha Industrial
Growth Centre, Village Gidha. It is spread over a plot area of 34.45 Acres area (around
1, 39,414 Sq. M).
HPCL LPG Bottling Plant at Patna (Arrah, District- Bhojpur) consists of the following
systems:
 Receipt of LPG from LPG Tankers of 16/17 T capacity
 Storage of LPG in bullets.
Receipt of LPG through Road Tankers:
in the HPCL Patna (Village Gidha, Arrah, Dist: Bhojpur), LPG Bottling plant, bulk LPG are
received from HIMEL - Bathinda, HPCL-Visakhapatnam, Gail- Auria, and HPCL-Haldia
with the help of 17 / 18 MT Bulk Capacity TT( Road Tanker). The LPG tankers will be
unloaded with the help of 08 new Unloading Arms at new 08 unloading bays (4 old
Bays will be removed).
The LPG tankers will be unloaded with the help of 8 unloading bays.
LPG Storage
The existing facility contains two Mounded bullets of 500 MT capacities for storage of
LPG. The Mounded Storage vessels have been provided with all necessary fittings, for
filling, emptying, vapor pressurization, draining facilities and measuring devices like
pressure gauges temperature gauges, level indicators, High level alarm, safety relief
valves etc. It is proposed to install three additional mounded bullets of 500 MT
capacities.
 S. No. Product Vessel Capacity (MT)
Existing Facility
Proposed Additional Facility
 2 LPG Mounded bullets 3x500 = 1500 MT
Total 2500 MT

Receipt of Empty LPG Cylinders
Two Telescopic type unloading bays are provided for unloading of empty cylinders
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telescopic conveyor before going for filling. The segregated cylinders are stacked
separately and the same undergoes testing/repair.
Tank Lorry Filling Shed
A Eight bay Tank Lorry Decantation/Filling Shed (TLD) will be provided to load LPG
from Tank Trucks to Storage Vessel (Bullet).
LPG Pumps and Compressor House
Two vertical can type pumps have been installed to pump liquid LPG from storage
vessels to carousel and One Vertical can type pump is used for loading the LPG tank
Trucks. These pumps have been provided with pop-action valves on discharge lines
and are coupled to flame proof motors.
LPG Pumps
Motor Purpose
Pump Pump Suction Discharge
Capacity (Bottling/ TT
(KW) Loading)
(M3/Hr) (mm) (mm)
200 NB 150 NB ASTM A
Cylinder
50 Vertical 22 (6 (6 216 Gr
Filling
inches) inches) WCB
Cylinder
50 Vertical 22 (6 (6 216 Gr
Filling
inches) inches)) WCB
Cylinder
150 Vertical 75 (6 (6 216 Gr
Filling
inches) inches) WCB
Cylinder
150 vertical 75 (6 (6 216 Gr
Filling
inches) inches)) WCB
LPG Compressors

Motor Purpose ( Suction Discharge
Compressor Compressor
Capacity TT Pipe Pipe
Capacity Type
(KW) Unloading)
(CFM) (mm) (mm)
Reciprocating ASTM A
Tanker
156 Horizontal 55 100 NB 80NB 216 Gr
Unloading
type WCB
Tanker
156 Horizontal 22 100NB 80 NB 216 Gr
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Tanker
192 Horizontal 75 100 NB 80NB 216 Gr
Unloading
type WCB
Two LPG vapor compressors each coupled to a flame-proof motor have been installed
for loading/unloading of LPG vapor, based differential pressure mechanism. The
maximum discharge pressure of these compressors is 11.5 kg/cm2g.
The total capacity of the LPG storage with the additional 03 new Mounded Bullets will
be 2500 MT.
Addition of new mounded bullets only will also greatly improve the safety aspects of
LPG storage.
Following actions are taken to draw the LPG Liquid/Vapor from LPG Road tanker
 Vapor line valve of Bullets to suction of the Compressor are kept opened
 Vapor Inlet line of the Road Tanker is made opened and liquid line from tanker line is
lined up to Inlet Header to Bullet
 The compressor is started to Suck vapors from the Bullets which is compressed and
send to tankers
 Tanker liquid is displaced with vapor in which the liquid LPG in turn sent to Bullet
 After complete unloading of liquid, compressor is used to draw residual vapor from
Road tanker and sent to vapor phase of bullet through vapor line
The liquid LPG is pumped from the bullets and sent to LPG Bottling section (Carousel).
At present, the no. of days cover for LPG filling with present storage capacity is 03 days on the
basis of double shift bottling operation. The capacity augmentation would increase the no. of
days cover to about 05 days on the basis of Double shift bottling operation.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
LPG is received from Road Tankers and transferred to a storage vessel (LPG Mounded Bullet).
The LPG stored in the vessel is pressurized to about 7 kg/sq.cm. The LPG pressure is boosted
to about 12-13.5 kg/sq.cm and sent to integrated carousel machine (LPG filling area) through
pipe lines using an LPG Pump.
The LPG cylinders are washed with multiple forced jet of water to remove mud, dirt, stains,
etc., from the outer surfaces. Subsequently the cylinders coming out of washing unit are dried
by blowing the air on the sides and top surfaces of the cylinders as they move.
Measured quantity of LPG is filled into cylinders at the filling shed under pneumatic control.
The Purging Unit which is on-line equipment creates a vacuum in the first stage and fills
LPG vapor in the second stage in new / hot repaired empty cylinders. PVC seal crimping
unit/Hot air sealing unit crimps the PVC cap and seal around the cylinder valve as a final
operation on the filled LPG cylinder.
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Filled cylinders are subjected to 100 % weight check, presence and effectiveness of ‘O’ ring
inside cylinder valve and checks for leak and bung leak. Tamper proof seals are fixed on the
valves of sound cylinders. These cylinders are loaded to stake trucks and dispatched to
various markets. Cylinder movement inside the Plant is achieved using chain conveyors driven
by electrical motors through worm gear reducers/planetary gear reducers.
LPG is filled in the cylinders from 14.2 kg weight to 19.0 Kg Weight ( as per requirement) in
the integrated carousel machine and filled cylinders after leak testing, weight testing and
fixing safety caps are stacked in the filled cylinder shed near the delivery end as per rules laid
down by OISD/Gas Cylinder Rules, 1981. Commercial cylinders of capacity 35Kg/47.5 Kg are
also filled up thru 4 nos Static Filling Scale. Filled cylinders are delivered only to the authorized
LPG distributors. Drivers of the trucks carrying LPG are having valid license and are having
training in safety & fire fighting procedures. The total storage facility will be protected with
proper following Fire Protection System.
(a) Fire Hydrant System for total facility.
(b) Supplementary protection of bullets by medium facility of water spray system hooked
up with fire detection system.
(c) Provision of Fire Extinguishers as per requirement of OISD and TAC.
Fire protection facilities has been provided as per OISD-144.
 Existing water storage capacity and fire pumps will be augmented as per OISD
to meet the requirement of the plant post-augmentation.
 Safety distances between facilities and new proposed LPG Bullets will be
provided as per PESO/ OISD norms.
 Entire Fire hydrant/ Hazard Control and detection system has been made to
meet OISD-144 standard. Total 02 fire water tanks of total capacity 5000 KL
have been installed. This storage Capacity will take care for fire fighting for 03
(500MT each) Mounded LPG Bullets.
 Hydrant ring main system around the new Bullets will be provided with fire
hydrant points and monitors as per requirements of OISD. The Mounded
Bullets will also be provided with a fire hydrant system all around and water
sprinkler system as required, in addition, adequate numbers of portable fire
extinguishers of dry chemical type will also be provided.
 Mock fire drills are conducted at regular intervals and the observations are
recorded. Personnel intended to operate the plant are well qualified and well
trained. Plant operations are supervised by a responsible Officer. The working
personnel are well informed and well trained for fire hazards and fire fighting
systems. Bottling Plant security system has been so envisaged to ensure strict
compliance of safety requirements and to take up prompt and proper action in
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4.0 HAZOP STUDY METHODOLOGY

4.1 HAZOP study is a technique widely used in process plants for hazard identification. It
follows a structured approach of creative brainstorming by a team of specialists using
a set of guidewords. The documents consisting mainly of process flow diagrams,
piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), plant layout diagram, safety instrument
interlock logic diagrams, operating instructions, MSDS for the chemicals used etc. form
the basis for HAZOP study.
The plant under the scope of HAZOP study is divided into a number of Nodes, which
may be specifically defined equipment and connected lines. Each node of the plant is
studied in detail to understand its function and the associated parameters such as
physical and chemical conditions (pressure, temperature, flow, composition, etc.) as
well as activities such as maintenance.
Next all meaningful deviations are identified by applying certain guide words to the
parameters.
Commonly used guide words are: No, Less, More, Reverse, Part of, Other than
Guide words combined with Parameters provide the Deviations which are considered
in HAZOP study. The following deviations are generally used:
No/ Less flow More flow Reverse flow
Lower pressure Higher pressure
Lower temperature Higher temperature
Lower level Higher level
Lower concentration Higher concentration Contaminant
Utility failure Start-up/ shutdown
Leak
The first node is selected and applicable deviations from design intent are taken up
one by one. For each deviation first all possible causes are identified by brainstorming
among the HAZOP study team members. For equipment in batch operation,
deviations for each stage of the batch are to be studied separately.
The consequences of the deviations are then analyzed. In this context, consequence
represents the result of deviation not taking credit for safeguards provided in the
system. If the consequence is not significant, the cause is not taken up further in the
study.
It is important to ensure that the causes are identified within the node under Study,
whereas the consequences may occur anywhere in the plant. This procedure helps to
minimize confusing repetition and maintain focus.
The safeguards provided in the system are reviewed to ensure their adequacy. If
found necessary the HAZOP study team then formulates necessary recommendations,
which may consist of improvement in procedures, changes in the hardware or
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The above procedure is continued till all the nodes and deviations are completed. All
the recommendations of the HAZOP study are compiled into an action report. These
recommendations need to be further subjected to engineering review and
management approval before implementation.
The HAZOP study procedure is illustrated in the following diagram.
The HAZOP study methodology conforms to the following guidelines:

 “Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures” - published by American
Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)/ Center for Chemical Process Safety
(CCPS).
 “HAZOP – Guide to Best Practice” – published by Institution of Chemical
Engineers (IChemE), UK.
 “Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis – Code of Practice” - IS 15656: 2006.

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4.2 HAZOP study for the HPCL LPG storage and Bottling Plant at PATNA was conducted by
EQMS during the period 13th September, 2016 to 14th September, 2016. The HAZOP
study team consisted of the following members:
EQMS
1. Mr. Tarun Kanti Roy –Head, Process Safety Consultant, EQMS, Delhi
HPCL LPG PLANT, PATNA
1. Mr. Anil Kaushik – Sr. Plant Manager, HPCL LPG Plant, Patna (Arrah)
2. Mr. Amar Kumar - Manager (Projects), HPCL Patna LPG Plant.
3. Mr. Hari Prasad Guchait - Dy. Manager (Projects) HPCL LPG Patna.
4. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh –Safety Officer- HPCL LPG Plant Patna.
The HAZOP WORKSHEET was further reviewed by above Official of HPCL PATNA LPG
Bottling plant thoroughly, for finalizing the worksheet and recommendations.
4.3 The following points are to be noted regarding the deviations, causes, consequences,
safeguards and recommendations considered in the HAZOP study.
Deviations:
A master list of deviations is used for the HAZOP study. For each Node, the
appropriate deviations are selected from this master list and included in the
worksheets. Deviations which are not applicable or those without significant
consequence are indicated in the worksheet.
Causes:
Causes are generally identified within the limits of the Node. However, care is taken to
consider consequences within and outside the Node. This procedure minimizes
repetition without limiting the coverage in HAZOP study.
Most often the cause for deviations such as more flow, less/no flow, high level, low
level etc. is malfunction of basic process control. Malfunction may occur in the
transmitter or control valve.
Control valve malfunction may lead to more opening, less opening or closing of the
valve. However, the transmitter which functions normally will generate necessary
alarm.
If the deviation is due to malfunction of transmitter, the control valve will move to the
wrong position (more open or less open), but alarm generated by the transmitter will
not be available, as the transmitter has malfunctioned.
Therefore, only the more opening or closing/ less opening of control valve due to
transmitter malfunction is recorded as cause for the deviation in HAZOP worksheet.
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Consequences:
Though causes are considered within a Node, consequences applicable within and
outside the Node are taken into account. Due care is taken to identify hazardous
consequences such as leak, fire, explosion, toxic release, injury etc.
Safeguards:
The safeguards considered are as follows:
 Equipment design features including design pressure, design temperature,
material of construction, etc, as per OISD-150
 Process control instrumentation (unless the malfunction of the instrument is
the cause for the deviation)
 Safety relief valve
 Dyke containment systems
 Procedural controls (SOP, operating instructions, checklists, periodic analysis,
testing etc.)
Process Alarms:
Alarms generated in the control system are normally considered as safeguards unless
the alarm is generated by the transmitter, malfunction of which is cause for the
deviation. Modern control systems have provision to configure high & low alarms for
all parameters.
The alarm system is to be carefully defined to avoid excessive alarm overload which
may cause problem to the operator during plant upset conditions. Alarms should be
provided only when there is well-defined operator response to the alarm and
sufficient time is available for corrective action. The alarm system definition is to be
carried out at appropriate stage of detailed engineering.
In this HAZOP study, the availability of transmitters with indication in control system is
understood to provide necessary alarm function.
General:
The HAZOP study is based on the following premise:
 The plant will have effective process safety management system including
process safety information, MSDS, operation & maintenance manuals, safety
work permit system, inspection/ testing procedures, training, procedures for
modification, incident reporting & investigation, periodic safety audits.
4.4 The piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) were considered for this HAZOP
study are listed in the Table below.

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Node No. Node Description Drawing No.

101 Liquid LPG from Road Tanker to LPG Bullet DRG NO : -P1-PC105-
102 LPG Vapor from LPG Bullet to Suction of LPG 9512-0020- Sheet 1/1
Vapor Compressor Revesion-04
103 LPG Vapor from Vapor Compressor discharge to
LPG Road Tanker
104 Mounded LPG Bullets
105 Liquid LPG from mounded Bullet to Suction of
LPG Pump for LPG Bottling Plant
106 Liquid LPG from LPG Pump Discharge to LPG
Bottling Plant
107 Balance Vapor from empty Tanker to Bullet
through the Compressor.
4.5 All the lines and equipment in the sections are covered in HAZOP Nodes.
4.6 The summary of recommendations arising out of the HAZOP study is presented in the
next chapter.
Detailed Hazop study work sheets are enclosed in Annexure – 1.
P&I Diagrams with Nodes marked are enclosed in Annexure – 2
Hazop Attendance Sheet are enclosed in Annexure-3

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5.0 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 The recommendations arising out of the HAZOP study are summarized in the following
Section. Remarks explaining the purpose of the recommendation are indicated for
each recommendation for ready reference.
It is to be noted that implementation of the HAZOP study recommendations should be
preceded by thorough engineering and management review and approval procedures.
5.2 Summary of HAZOP study recommendations
(a) The proposed Mounded Bullets of 500 MT each should be erected and
installed strictly as per the design and safety standard mentioned in OISD-150.
(b) A control room provides an effective centralized control system in the plant. It
is recommended to provide a proper control room in the plant area for housing
the instrument panels, alarms from fire & gas detection system, emergency
push button and communication equipment.
(c) Recommendation mentioned as per the Nodes as mentioned below.
Node 101: Liquid LPG from Road Tanker to LPG Bullet
(1) Before start of unloading of LPG tanker, the position of Manual vent valve/ Pop
action vent Valve should be checked. This should be included in SOP.
(2) Earthing strips made of Copper jumper strips are to be provided across flanges
to avoid hazard from static charge accumulation in piping and LPG storage tank
( OISD-144- 6.15-viii) Regular checking of resistance of earthing connections
and earth pits are to be made and a record is to be maintained
(3) The design vapor pressure of the bullet should be 14.5 Kg/cm2g (1.42 MPA) at
the top of the vessel (as per IS : 4576 or IS :14861 ) at 55 0C.- OISD-150 -5.1(iii)
(4) Continuous monitoring of Roto gauge Level indicator should be done during
unloading of LPG from LPG Road Tanker
(5) Pressure Safety valve/ PSV is to be provided at compressor discharge suitably
(6) The testing of each Pressure safety valve of compressor discharge line should
be done once in a year
(7) Design pressure of LPG tanker and set pressure of SRV at compressor
discharge is to be checked
(8) It is to be ensured that LPG unloading arm fitted with tanker shall be provided
with breakaway couplings. Only approved type Loading arm shall be of
provided and be tested as per OEM recommendations (OISD-144-6.3)
(9) Thermal Pressure relief valve provided in long pipes 80-LPG-l-131-A should be
checked regularly.(-OISD-144-9.5.5/e and also OISD-STD-132 on "Inspection of
Pressure Relieving Devices)" valve is to be provided in long pipes having
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(10) Set point of tripping of Comp. should be checked regularly

(11) As per OISD 144, clause 6.2.1 (iv) maximum vapor pressure of LPG at 55C is
14.5 kg/cm2g. Tanker is to be designed accordingly
(12) One Study is to be carried out by a reputed Electrical Consultant for the
improvement of effectiveness of Lighting Arrestor provided in Plant area.
(13) Water sprinkler system (automatic) should be in working condition at the
tanker loading area and also in Bullet area. A regular periodic check should be
carried out. (OISD-150-8.1)
(14) Data sheets for design temperature of (-) 27C is to be verified for new Bullet
(15) Procedure for taking sample from tanker to be checked with proper PPE
(16) Provision is to be made to start the Air Compressor immediately after starting
the DG set on power failure. This is to provide air to operate ROVs Proper SOP
is to be made for startup & shutdown of LPG system
(17) Proper SOP is to be made for startup & shutdowns of LPG system are to be
numbered in P&ID for reference in SOP.
(18) Valves /PSVs ROVs are to be numbered in P&ID for reference in SOP
(19) During attending any maintenance job at Road tanker liquid and vapor line
Proper isolation, purging & permit system should be incorporated in SOP. The
requirement for providing blinds to ensure positive isolation for safe
maintenance is to be assessed.
(20) Regular external inspection and compressive inspection of LPG Pipe line
should be made as per guide line given in OISD-144--9.5.3 (ii)&(iii)
(21) To avoid leakage in Unloading arm, Periodic inspection/ leak testing and
maintenance of Unloading Arm should be carried out periodically.
(22) To take immediate action during any leakage in Road Tanker’s liquid outlet
line, Provision of manual emergency isolation valve at tanker outlet should be
considered.
(23) It has been observed at most of the time, 04 LPG Road tanker- Trucks are
connected for unloading job. At that time, unloading arm, vapor line are
connected individual unloading system. If that time any vehicle in a speed
move in that area, (and break fail) the same may heat the tanker truck causing
leakage from the Loading Arms or Vapor inlet line. Therefore, during unloading
time of LPG from LPG Tanker, a temporary Barriers should be placed on both
sides of LPG tanker Truck to prevent vehicle movement during unloading time
(24) Periodical checking of Push Bottom working should be made for observing
working of Emergency Shutdown Interlocks. The checking of valid inspection
certificate for tanker is to be included in SOP

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(25) One Push Bottom as provided in Tanker unloading area should be provided in
Bullet area also, so that any leakage from the flange connection can be taken
care immediately
(26) The flange joints of the valves used in LPG system shall either have spiral
wound metallic gaskets or ring joints (OISD-144-6.2.2 )
(27) Sight Glass has been provided in the LPG unloading line to see flow of LPG to
Bullet. There is every possibility of breakage of side glass and LPG liquid may
spill at nearby area which may create fire and explosion. Generally this side
glasses are used to see the flow. Though In P&D Side Glass has not shown .But
if the sight glass have been kept and it breaks then somebody with all safety
measure has to go to the top of the Tanker to close the Tanker outlet Valve
which may be unsafe for the operator who will attend the leakage.
Management may review the provision of Side glass in pipelines.
Node: 102 -LPG Vapor from LPG Bullet to Suction of LPG Vapor Compressor
(28) Pressure Indication at Compressor suction and discharge does not shown in the
P&ID. Pressure indicator is to be provided at the suction and discharge side of
each Compressor
(29) One Alarm May be provided in Compressor House to actuate at the time of low
suction/ discharge pressure of Compressor. The working of Alarm should be
checked regularly.
(30) Pressure safety valve testing should be incorporated in maintenance
schedule.PSV should be tested once in year (OISD-144-9.5.5.e)
(31) Temperature indicator in Cooling water line should be provided
(32) Regular checking at a definite interval should be made, for activation of
Sprinklers with the help Quartz bulb and Deluge Valve for LPG compressor area
and road tanker area
(33) Specify procedure is to be made for keeping valve at before the PSV always
open & Locked, except when the PSV is removed for maintenance
(34) During any maintenance job in any flange of liquid /vapor line, the area should
not have ignition source near the flange. The line is to be purged properly with
the help of Nitrogen. Spark proof tools should be used during opening of the
flange. The safe opening procedure and procedure for attending maintenance
job should be specified in SOP.
(35) Presently no Nitrogen Connection is available at PATNA Plant. Generally
Nitrogen Cylinders are used to purge the vapor line in LPG plant. One nozzle
with valve for Nitrogen connection in the Bullet should be made permanently,
so that Nitrogen hose can be connected from the Nitrogen Cylinder to purge
the Bullet. The Nozzle should have double isolation valves, NRV and spectacle
blind. So Nitrogen Cylinders are to be arranged

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(36) PSSR system should be followed for first start up of new Mounded Bullets and
piping connection.
Node-104- Mounded LPG Bullets (LPG Storage Vessel)
(37) (a) The pressure indicator provided in the top of the Bullet should be based on
Differential pressure transmitter. (b) The set pressure of PSV should be 12.5
Kg/Cm2 g (Compressor normal discharge pressure is 11.0 Kg/Cm2)
(38) As per OISD-150 -8.1 Automatic fire detection and /or protection (Fixed)
system based on heat detection through thermal fuses/ quartz bulbs/ EP
detectors shall be provided above the each Bullet. Sensors shall be installed at
all critical places as mentioned in OISD-150-8.1
(39) As mentioned in OISD-150-4.1a.The area at the which, the location of
Mounded Bullet is made, should be cleaned completely from tree, stump, root,
bush, combustible material and other objectionable matter
(40) We may consider low pressure alarm in each Bullet to control low temperature
in Bullet as well as in connected piping.
(41) Regular checking of Sprinklers is to be done for their working on auto mode.
(42) Gas detectors are also to be checked regularly. A schedule is to be made in this
respect.
(43) As per OISD-144, 6.2.3, the storage vessel shall have minimum two
independent level indicators and one independent high level switch. High level
alarms shall be set at not more than 85% level of the volumetric capacity of the
vessel.
(44) High level switch shall be interlocked with closure of ROV and compressor
shutdown.
(45) In a different interval the LPG product should be tested (mainly presence of
Butane & Condensate)
(46) In a different interval the LPG product should be tested (mainly presence of
propane & Condensate)
(47) Written procedure for draining water from LPG bullet should be available, as
serious accidents may occur due to mal-operation for water draining from LPG
bullet. Water may freeze and block the line and valve. The arrangement
provided for draining water from bullet for safety is to be checked. Water
freezing in the drain pipe may prevent the valve from closing and LPG will be
released after the ice melts
(48) Specify procedure for keeping the valve at the outlet of PSV always open,
except when the PSV is removed for maintenance.

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(49) Nitrogen connection (Nozzle for Connection) in liquid inlet line of each bullet
with double isolation valves, NRV and spectacle blind should be provided for
purging the system. Nitrogen Cylinders are to be arranged for safe purging of
Bullets
(50) To avoid external corrosion of Mounded Bullet, provision of cathode
protection system for mounded bullets is to be made.(OISDstandard-150
Annexure-I)
(51) Provision of instrument air receiver/ emergency power back up connection
during power failure. Instrument Air Compressor should take start immediately
through DG set.
(52) Nitrogen connection is to be made at LPG inlet Pipe to each bullet. Proper SOP
is to be made for attending start up & shut down of LPG Bullet system.
(53) Safety (HSE) is prime concern during handling of LPG. So for running LPG
handling system safely , always we have to check the following with respect to
OISD standards
 Fire protection system
 Spacing of equipment/ buildings
 Access/ approach roads
 Emergency response system
(54) Fire Protection System should always be in healthy condition. Particularly,
 Fire water storage level
 DG operated Fire Pumps on auto mode
 Fire Hydrant net work
 Fire sprinkler system on auto mode
 All ROV in Auto mode.
 Fire Extinguisher at proper place to extinguish small Fire
Node-105 - Liquid LPG from mounded Bullet to Suction of LPG Pump for LPG Bottling
Plant
(55) Minimum circulation line should be provided in all Liquid LPG centrifugal
Pumps.
(56) One Pressure Gauge should be provided in suction line of the pump also.
(57) Low Suction Pressure Alarm in the Pump Suction should be provided
(58) ROV has been provided in liquid line at the out let from the Bullet to LPG
Pump. So before start up of LPG pump it is should be ensured that the
connected ROV is kept open.

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(59) ROV operation signal should be provided in Pump and Compressor panel.
Proper SOP should follow before start of Pump
(60) Alarm at high discharge pressure of LPG pumps may be provided at Pump
panel / Control room.
(61) Auto bypass valve should be provided in Manual Cylinder filling section also.
(62) Check adequate provision for isolation, depressurization & purging of pumps
before maintenance. Check provision of lifting & handling arrangement for
pumps & motors during maintenance of Pumps and Compressors.
(63) During any leakage of LPG liquid, the Operator should be trained to handle
emergency in the plant. They should be expertise in closing of ROV in the liquid
line manually during any failure of/leakage in LPG line, so that system may be
made safe.
(64) Proper SOP should be followed before starting of Pump. A pressure switch
actuating a low pressure alarm in control room and locally shall be provided,
taken from discharge end OISD 144 6.6 .V
(65) Pressure Switch has been provided in the local Panel provided in Pump
Building. Alarm due to high pressure in Liquid LPG Pump discharge is also
should be provided in Pump operating Panel and also should be available in
Pump Building.
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6. List of Abbreviations
1. API American Petroleum Institute 30 NFPA National Fire Protection
Association
2 ASME American Society of Mechanical 31 NRV Non Return Valve
Engineers
3 BLEVE Boiling liquid expanding vapor 32 OHSMS Occupational Health & Safety
explosion Management System
4 DG Diesel Generating Set 33 OISD Oil India Safety Directorate
5 DCS Distributed Control System 34 PA Pressure Alarm- Low/ High
6 DMP Disaster Management System 35 PI Pressure Indicator
7 DPT Dye Penetration Test 36 PLC Programmed Logical
Controller
8 EMS- Environment Management 37 PHAST Process Hazard Analysis
System Software Tool
9 EQMS Environment Quality 38 PESO Petroleum and explosive safety
Management System Limited organization
10 E&P Exploration & Production 39 PNGRB Petroleum & Natural Gas
Regulatory Board
11 FIC Flow Indicator Controller 40 PSV Pressure Safety Valve
12 FC Flow Controller 41 PS Pressure Switch- Low-Low/
Low/ High
13 HAZOP Hazards and Operatibility Study 42 QMS Quality Management System
14 HPCL Hindusthan Petroleum 43 QRA Quantitative Risk Assessment

Corporation Limited
15 HSD High Speed Diesel 44 ROV Remote Operated Valve
16 HSE Heath, Safety & Environment 45 SMPV Static and Mobile Pressure
Vessels
(Unfired) Rules, 1981
17 LA Level Alarm 46 STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
18 LAN Local Area Network 47 SOP Standard Operating Practices
19 LI Level Indicator 48 SPCB State Pollution Control Board

20 LISALL Low Low level Alarm sent to 49 SRV Safety Relief Valves
DCS in Control room
21 LI Level Indicator 50 TE Temperature Element
22 LEL Lower Explosive Limit 51 TI Temperature Indicator
23 LFL Low Flammability Limit 52 TLV Threshold Limit Value
24 LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas 53 TWA Time Weighted Average
25 LS Level Switch 54 UVCA Unconfined Vapor Cloud
Explosion
26 MOEF Ministry of Environment & 55 VCE Vapor Cloud Explosion
Forests

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27 MTPA Million Ton Per Annum 56 VG Vacuum Gauge

28 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet 57 WPT Wet Magnetic Particle Test
29 NDT Non Destructive Testing 58
District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA)

The State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

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ANNEXURE – 1
HAZOP STUDY WORKSHEETS

AT PATNA, BIHAR STATE
HAZOP STUDY FOR
PROPOSED MOUNDED LPG BULLETS
HAZOP WORK SHEETS

304 & 305, Rishabh Corporate Tower, Plot No. 16,
Community Centre, Karkardooma, Delhi – 110 092
HAZOP WORKSHEET FOR EQMS, DELHI
HPCL PATNA PROPOSED MOUNDED LPG STORAGE DATED 27.08.2016
HPCL PATNA
Contents
Node No. Node Description Page No.
101 Liquid LPG from Road Tanker to LPG Bullet 3
102 LPG Vapor from LPG Bullet to Suction of LPG Vapor 13

Compressor
103 LPG Vapor from LPG Vapor Compressor discharge to LPG Road 19
Tanker
104 Mounded LPG Bullets 24
105 Liquid LPG from mounded Bullet to Suction of LPG Pump for 32
LPG Bottling Plant
106 Liquid LPG from LPG Pump Discharge to LPG Bottling Plant 37
107 Balance Vapor from empty Tanker to Bullet through LPG 41

Compressor
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Node: 101 Liquid LPG from Road Tanker to LPG Mounded Bullet DRG NO : -P1-PC105-9512-0020- Sheet 1/1
Revesion-04
Design Intent Unloading of Liquid LPG from LPG Road Tanker’s Bay (No-1 toNo-12)into Mounded Bullets (1,2,3,4&5)
Remark/
Deviation Cause Consequence Safeguard Recommendation
Action
No/ Less Flow Low pressure in tanker due Low filling rate in LPG Monitoring of tanker
to Compressor C-1,C-2&C- Bullets level during unloading
3 malfunction/ running in (Roto Gauge provided)
low load Standby Compressor
Excess flow check valve Low filling rate in LPG provided
Provided in individual Bullet
tanker vapor inlet line Sight Flow Indicator
might have stuck close (SFI)/sight glass in
One Gate Valve Provided Liquid LPG tanker
after NRV with individual unloading line
tanker out let LPG liquid
line might have closed
(a)Manual Vent provided in Loss of LPG in vent. Gas leakage detector Before start of unloading of Check safe
the Tanker Liquid out let Fire hazard provided. LPG tanker, the position of the location of
line header just before Pop Action Vent valve should outlet from
individual unloading arm be checked. This should be vent valve in
might have opened. included in SOP.(R-01) LPG line.
ROV provided in Tanker Delay in tanker Sight Flow Indicator
Liquid LPG out let header unloading (SFI) in LPG tanker
(8.0” header) might have High level in Tanker at unloading line.
closed the end of unloading Level gauge provided
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in tanker (Roto gauge).
More Flow Compressor discharge Possible accumulation Earthing of tanker, Earthing strips made of Copper Regular
pressure increased (More of electrostatic charge. bullet and piping. jumper strips are to be checking of
pressure difference between Ignition hazard Sight Flow Indicator provided across flanges to resistance of
tanker and bullet) (SFI) in LPG tanker avoid hazard from static charge earthing
unloading line to accumulation in piping and connections
Two Compressor might be monitor liquid flow. LPG storage tank ( OISD-144- and earth pits
running Excess flow check 6.15-viii) (R-02) and a record
valve has been The design vapor pressure of is to be
provided on the Tanker the bullet should be 14.5 maintained.
discharge Unloading Kg/cm2g (1.42 Mpa) at the
arm after Site Glass. top of the vessel (as per IS :
Compressor discharge 4576 or IS :14861 ) at 55 0C.-
pressure is set at 11.0 OISD-150 -5.1(iii) (R-03)
Kg/cm2g but high
discharge pressure
Trip has been set at
12.0 kg/cm2g.
Reverse Flow Low pressure in tanker and Over filling of tanker by Roto gauge has been Continuous monitoring of Roto
high pressure in bullet. reverse flow of LPG provided in the Road gauge Level indicator should be
from bullet. Tanker done during unloading of LPG
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Remark/
Action
Fire/ explosion hazard NRV provided in the from LPG Road Tanker.(R-04)
due to leakage from Liquid LPG out let
tanker 3.0” line.
Higher Excess pressurization by Potential damage of Two Safety Valves Pressure Safety valve/ PSV is
Pressure in compressor tanker due to provided on the tanker to be provided at compressor
Tanker overpressure. Compressor will trip at discharge suitably(R-05)
The leakage in 12.0 kg/cm2g. The testing of each Pressure
unloading arm due to . safety valve of compressor
high pressure discharge line should be done
Fire/ explosion hazard once in a year (R-06)
due to leakage from Design pressure of LPG tanker
tanker and set pressure of PSV at
compressor discharge is to be
checked (R-07)
It is to be ensured that the LPG
unloading arm fitted with
tanker shall be provided with
breakaway couplings. Only
approve type Loading arm
should be provided for
unloading of LPG from the
Road Tanker and should be
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tested as per OEM
recommendations.
(OISD-144-6.3)
(R-08)
High Pressure Inlet gate valve provided Overpressure in piping Compressor will Trip Thermal Pressure relief valve .
in Liquid LPG for individual Bullet is due to thermal at 12.0 kg/cm2g. no.-1102 provided in long
discharge line closed expansion of trapped Pressure gauge & pipes line header should be
ROV in liquid outlet 8.0 liquid. safety relief valve checked regularly.(-OISD-144-
inches header line as well Fire hazard due to provided on tanker 9.5.5/e and also OISD-STD-
just before entry to bullet leakage from pipe Thermal Pressure relief 132 on "Inspection of Pressure
might have closed flange etc. valve N0-1102 has Relieving Devices)" (R-09)
Any of two Gate Valves been provided in long Set point of tripping of Comp.
provided in the Liquid pipes line header should be checked
discharge line after (OISD-144-6.9) (R-10)
Unloading Arm is closed.
LPG liquid blocked in pipe
between closed two
isolation valves
Lower Less pressure in tanker due Refer to No/ Less Flow
Pressure to malfunction in the
compressor.
Refer to No/ Less Flow
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Remark/
Action
Higher High ambient temperature Higher pressure is The tanker design As per OISD 144, clause 6.2.1
Temperature in summer season will be created in tanker due to pressure as per OISD (iv) maximum vapor pressure
approx. Max. 480C. high environment temp. The ambient of LPG at 55C is 16.9
Possible leakage of temperature remains kg/cm2g. Tanker should be
LPG. quite below the designed accordingly(R-11)
Fire hazard. temperature 550C as One Study is to be carried out
specified by OISD-144 by a reputed Electrical
clause 6.2.1(iv). Consultant for the
So vapor pressure in improvement in effectiveness
the tanker remains of Lighting Arrestor provided
within design limit. in Plant area (R-12)
Less Flow due to Delayed emptying of In summer season,
equalization of pressure the tanker compressor will trip at
developed in bullet as well LPG vapor temperature
tanker during summer of 90 degree Celsius.
season
External fire High pressure in tanker. PSV provided on the Water sprinkler system
Potential BLEVE Tanker. (automatic) should be in
hazard. Two PSV in each working condition at the tanker
High pressure in bullet Bullet are provided on loading area and also in Bullet
due to entry of warm the top of the each area. A regular periodic check
LPG from the road bullet. should be carried out. (OISD-
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Action
tanker. Gas detector provided. 150-8.1) (R-13)
Automatic sprinklers
for domes of LPG
bullets as well as for
Tanker area will be
activated by quartz
bulbs
Lower Depressurization of Cooling of equipment/ Equipment and piping Data sheets for design
Temperature equipment/ piping piping to temperature designed for (-) 27C. temperature of (-) 27C is to be
containing liquid LPG below (-) 20C by verified for new Bullet. (R-14)
through vent line. flashing of LPG liquid.
Possible brittle fracture.
Lower Level Less quantity of LPG Fire hazard due to LPG Weighment of tanker.
(LPG Tanker) received in tanker. Possible leak in tanker.
leakage in tanker.
Impurity Water in LPG tanker Corrosion in LPG Provision for draining Procedure for taking sample
(contamination in product) piping and storage tanks water from LPG from tanker to be checked with
due to water. storage tanks. proper PPE.(R-15)
Procedure for checking
quality of LPG
received is done
regularly & followed.
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Remark/
Action
Utility Failure Power failure Compressor C-1/C-2/ DG sets of 380 KVA, Provision is to be made to start
C-3 will stop. No 400KVA & 125 KVA the Air Compressor
transfer of Liquid LPG has been provided and immediately after starting the
from tanker to bullet. further 500 KVA DG set on power failure. This is
All ROVs will close due capacity one new DG to provide air to operate
to stoppage of Air set will be provided in ROVs.(R-16)
Compressor the plant.
Start-up/ Shut- Improper connection of Delay in LPG tanker Operating manual is Proper SOP is to be made for
down LPG unloading arms with unloading. available. startup & shutdown of LPG
tanker valves Possible leakage of system (R-17)
LPG. Valves /PSVs ROVs are to be
numbered in P&ID for
reference in SOP (TSV
provided in the system has been
numbered.)(R-18)
Maintenance Incomplete isolation and Injury to personnel During attending any The
incomplete purging of LPG (cold burn). maintenance job at Road tanker requirement
from equipment/ piping LPG leakage. liquid and vapor line, Proper for providing
Fire/ explosion hazard. isolation, purging & permit blinds to
system should be incorporated ensure
in SOP (R-19) positive
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Remark/
Action
Regular external inspection isolation for
and compressive inspection of safe
LPG Pipe line should be made maintenance
as per guide line given in is to be
OISD-144--9.5.3 (ii)&(iii) assed..
(R-20)
Leakage Leakage in LPG Unloading LPG release during Immediately To avoid leakage in Unloading .
Arm tanker unloading compressor will be arm, Periodic inspection/ leak
Fire/ explosion hazard stopped manually. testing and maintenance of
Gas detector is there Unloading Arm should be
which will send Signal carried out Periodically.
to Gas detector panel. (R-21)
During excess flow of
LPG from Tanker,
Excess flow check
valve in liquid outlet of
tanker will stop the
flow.
Movement of vehicle Fire/ explosion hazard SOP for LPG tanker To take immediate action
during LPG unloading. due to LPG release unloading during any leakage in Road
Tanker’s liquid outlet line,
Provision of manual emergency
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Remark/
Action
isolation valve at tanker outlet
should be considered.
(R-22)
During unloading time of LPG
from LPG Tanker, a temporary
Barriers should be placed on
both sides of LPG tanker to
prevent vehicle movement
during unloading
(R-23)
Corrosion in tanker/ piping LPG leakage from the LPG gas sensor system Periodical checking of Push The
LPG tanker or piping provided in Tanker - Bottom working should be checking of
Fire/ explosion hazard unloading area near made for observing working of valid
liquid line connection. Emergency Shutdown inspection
One Push button has Interlocks (R-24) certificate
been provided in for tanker
Tanker area for should be
emergency shutdown included in
Periodic testing & SOP
inspection of tanker.
Corrosion in Pipe line. LPG leakage from the - One Push Bottom as provided
pipe line in-between in No-1Tanker unloading area
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Remark/
Action
Tanker and Bullet should be provided in No-4 as
(approximately well Tanker outlet area also, so
200meter that during any leakage from
Fire/ explosion hazard the flange connection can be
taken care immediately.
(R-25)
Failure of gasket in flange The flange joints of the valves
joint used in LPG system shall either
have spiral wound metallic
gaskets or ring joints (OISD-
144-6.2.2)
(R-26)
Breakage of sight glass in There is every possibility of
LPG unloading line breakage of side glass and LPG
liquid may spill at nearby area
which may create fire and
explosion. Here in the P&ID
the Side glass has not been
shown.
Generally this side glass is used
to see the flow of LPG from
Tanker. But if it breaks then
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Remark/
Action
somebody has to close the
Tanker outlet valve. So this
Side glass should be used and
should be removed from the
line. The Mgt. should review
it.(R-27)
Node: 102 LPG Vapor from LPG Bullet to Suction of LPG Vapor Compressor DRG NO : -P1-PC105-9512-0020-
C-1/C-2/C-3. Sheet 1/1 -Revesion-04
Design Intent To pressurize tanker with LPG vapor from bullet through Vapor Compressor (Suction of Compressor)
Remark/
Action
No/ Less Flow Less flow of the vapor from Possible negative Compressor will Trip Pressure Indication at
of Vapor from the Bullet. pressure in bullet if in low suction pressure Compressor suction and
Bullet top to Liquid level in Knock out compressor continues to (1.0 kg/cm2) discharge does not shown in the
LPG drum may be high and operate with low suction Pressure indicator P1- P&ID. Pressure indicator is to
Compressor obstructing gas to come out pressure. 1101 provided at the be provided at the suction and
top of the Knock out discharge side of each
drum.. Compressor.
Pressure switch in the (R-28)
Compressor Suction.
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Remark/
Action
Level gauge has been
provided which will
indicate liquid level in
the knock-out drum
High level alarm has
been provided in Knock
Out Drum.
ROV-provided in suction Stoppage of LPG Vapor One Alarm has been An Alarm has been provided in
line (just in outlet of Bullet) flow to suction of the provided in Compressor House to actuate at
may have been closed. compressor and finally Compressor House the time of low suction/
stoppage of flow of which will be actuated discharge pressure of
vapor to tanker. at the time of low Compressor. The working of
Flow of liquid LPG to suction/ discharge Alarm should be checked
Bullet will stop. pressure of Compressor regularly
(R-29)
More Flow of Excess pressurization by Potential damage of Compressor will trip at Pressure safety valve testing Check the
Vapor from compressor tanker due to 12.5 kg/cm2g. should be incorporated in Design
the Bullet to overpressure. Leakage Pressure safety valve maintenance schedule.PSV pressure of
LPG Tanker. of LPG. Fire hazard. PSV-has been provided should be tested once in year LPG tanker
at compressor (OISD-144-9.5.5.e) and set
discharge. PSV will (R-30) pressure of
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work on 13.0 kg/cm2g PSV at an
interval of
one year.
Low Suction Any of the gate Valve Stoppage of LPG Vapor Compressor will Trip
Pressure provided after Bullet outlet flow to suction of the in low suction pressure
in Compressor up to suction valve of the compressor and finally (1.5 kg/cm2)
Compressor may have been stoppage of flow of Pressure indicator in at
be closed vapor to tanker due to the top of the Knock
low suction pressure of out drum..
Knock out Drum vent might Compressor. Pressure indicator and
Have opened. Flow of liquid LPG to pressure switch
Bullet will stop. provided in the
Compressor suction.
Low Pressure Refer to No/ Less Flow

High Malfunction in compressor Possible damage of Provision of high Temperature indicator in
Temperature causing high discharge compressor parts. discharge temperature Cooling water inlet line to
temperature Fire hazard alarm/ trip for Compressor and outlet line
compressor should be provided.
Cooling Water line to Low cooling water Cooling water line out let flow
Compressor is Choked. pressure switch switch should be provided.
provided on cooling (R-31)
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Remark/
Action
water line Regular checking at a definite
interval should be made, for
activation of Sprinklers ( in
case of Fire) with the help
Quartz bulb and Deluge Valve
for LPG compressor area and
road tanker area (R-32)
Low No issue
Temperature
Composition/ Refer to Node 101
Impurity
Maintenance Incomplete isolation and Fire hazard/ injury due One isolation valves, Specify procedure is to be made Proper SOP
purging of system before to release of LPG from ROV and NRV in for keeping valve at before the is to be
starting maintenance work bullet vapor outlet and vapor line /from top of PSV always open & Locked, made.
in Compressor. suction of LPG each bullet except when the PSV is
Flange leakage Compressor One isolation valves for removed for maintenance
each PSV on the top of (R-33)
Knock out drum in the The flange joints of the valves
suction of the used in LPG vapor system shall
compressor either have spiral wound
Two PSV (Pressure metallic gaskets or ring Joints
safety Vent) along with (OISD-144-6.2.2) (Same as -R-
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Remark/
Action
one isolation valve in 26)
each PSV provided on During any maintenance job in
the top of each Bullet any flange of liquid /vapor line,
Double Isolation Valve the area should not have
for each Bullet drains ignition source near the flange.
line. The line is to be purged
properly with the help of
Nitrogen. Spark proof tools
should be used during opening
of the flange. The safe opening
procedure and procedure for
attending maintenance job
should be specified in SOP.
(R-34)
Start-up Incomplete removal of air Forming Explosive During commissioning, Presently no Nitrogen
from LPG vapor line during Mixture inside the the new vessel after all Connection is available at Patna
start-up of newly Bullet. testing is completed; Plant. Generally Nitrogen
commissioned vessel the Bullet is filled with Cylinders are used to purge the
water. Then gradually vapor line in LPG plant. One
LPG is introduced & nozzle with valve for Nitrogen
water is removed from connection in the Bullet should
the drain line of the be made permanently, so that
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Remark/
Action
vessel. This way the Nitrogen hose can be connected
complete vessel is from the Nitrogen Cylinder to
being purged with LPG purge the Bullet. The Nozzle
should have double isolation
valves, NRV and spectacle
blind. So Nitrogen Cylinders are
to be arranged.(R-35)
PSSR system should be
followed for first start up pipe
Hydro-test is carried lines of new Mounded
out for testing vessel. Bullets(R-36)
Then LPG vapor is
taken in the vessel &
connected in the
pipeline for purging the
vessel.
Leakage Flange leak in LPG vapor Fire/ explosion hazard LPG Gas Sensor The flange joints of the valves
pipe due to LPG release. Excess flow check used in LPG system shall either
valve in each have spiral wound metallic
connection to bullet. gaskets or ring Joints (OISD-
144-6.2.2)(Same as R-26)
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Node: 103 LPG Vapor from LPG Vapor Compressor discharge to DRG NO : -P1-PC105-9512-0020- Sheet 1/1
LPG Road Tanker Revesion-04
Design Intent To pressurize tanker with LPG vapor from bullet through Vapor Compressor discharge for LPG unloading
Remark/
Action
No/ Less Flow Less flow of the vapor from Possible negative Compressor will Trip
of Vapor to the Bullet. pressure in bullet if in low suction pressure
LPG Tanker Liquid level in Knock out compressor continues to (1.5 kg/cm2)
after drum may be high and operate with low suction Pressure indicator in
compressor obstructing gas to come out pressure. Vapor line entering the
discharge Tanker.
Pressure indicator in
the Compressor
discharge.
Level gauge has been
provided which will
indicate liquid level in
the knock-out drum
High level alarm has
been provided in Knock
Out Drum.
ROV-provided in suction Stoppage of LPG Vapor . One Alarm May be provided in It is
line may have been closed. flow to suction of the Compressor House to actuate recommende
compressor and finally at the time of low discharge d to provide
stoppage of flow of pressure of Compressor a process
vapor to tanker. (Same as R-29) control room
Flow of liquid LPG to attached to
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Remark/
Action
Bullet will stop. security
where
process
safety in
charge can
sit operate
and monitor
all the
process
parameter
More Flow of Excess pressurization by Potential damage of Compressor will trip at Check the
Vapor to LPG compressor tanker due to 12.0 kg/cm2g. Pressure safety valve testing Design
Tanker. overpressure. Leakage Pressure safety valve (once in a year) should be pressure of
of LPG. Fire hazard. PSV-has been incorporated in maintenance LPG tanker
provided at schedule and set
compressor discharge (Same as –R-30) pressure of
PSV at
compressor
discharge is
to be
checked
High Pressure Any of the gate Valve The compressor will be Compressor will trip at
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Remark/
Action
In LPG outlet provided in the discharge of pressurized and may get 12.0 kg/cm2g. Pressure safety valve testing
line from compressor to the LPG damaged. Pressure safety valve should be incorporated in
vapor Tanker may be closed PSV-has been maintenance schedule
compressor to provided at (Same as R-30)
Tanker compressor discharge
Low Pressure Refer to No/ Less Flow

High Malfunction in compressor Possible damage of Provision of high Regular checking at a definite
Temperature causing high discharge compressor parts. discharge temperature interval should be made, for
temperature Fire hazard alarm/ trip at 1100 C for activation of Sprinklers with the
Cooling Water to compressor help Quartz bulb and Deluge
Compressor is Choked or Valve for LPG compressor area
Cooling water valve closed Low cooling water and road tanker area
pressure switch (Same as R-32)
provided on cooling
water line
Low No issue
Temperature
Composition/ Refer to Node 101
Impurity
Maintenance Incomplete isolation and Fire hazard/ injury due One isolation valves Specify procedure is to be made Proper SOP
purging of system before to release of LPG from and NRV in vapor line for keeping valve at before the is to be
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Remark/
Action
starting maintenance work bullet to/from top of each PSV always open & Locked, made.
in Bullet & Compressor. bullet except when the PSV is
Flange leakage One isolation valves for removed for maintenance
each PSV on the top of (Same as -R-33)
Knock out drum in the The flange joints of the valves
suction of the used in LPG system shall either
compressor have spiral wound metallic
Two PSV (Pressure gaskets or ring Joints (OISD-
safety Vent) attached 144-6.2.2) (Same as R-26)
with one isolation valve During any maintenance job in
in each PSV on the top any flange of liquid /vapor line,
of each Bullet the area should not have
ignition source near the flange.
Double Isolation Valve The line is to be purged
for each Bullet drains properly with the help of
line. Nitrogen. Spark proof tools
should be used during opening
of the flange. The safe opening
procedure and procedure for
attending maintenance job
should be specified in SOP.
(Same as R-34)
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Remark/
Action
Start-up Incomplete removal of air Possible formation of Hydro-test is carried One nozzle with valve for
from LPG vapor line during explosive gas mixture in out for testing vessel. Nitrogen connection in the LPG
start-up LPG vapor line during Then LPG vapor is liquid pipe line to Bullet should
initial filling taken in the vessel & be made permanently, so that
connected Pipeline only Nitrogen hose can be connected
after purging the from the Nitrogen Cylinder to
system. LPG inlet pipe to purge the
Compressor discharge lines,
NRV and spectacle blind.(Same
as R-35)
PSSR system should be
followed for first start up pipe
lines of new Mounded Bullets.
(Same as R-36)
Leakage Flange leak in LPG vapor Fire/ explosion hazard LPG Gas Sensor The flange joints of the valves
pipe due to LPG release. Excess flow check used in LPG system shall either
valve provided in the have spiral wound metallic
pipeline before entry to gaskets or ring Joints (OISD-
tanker. 6.2.2)(Same as R-26)
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Node: 104 Mounded LPG Bullets (LPG Storage Vessel) DRG NO : -P1-PC105-9512-0020- Sheet 1/1
Revesion-04
Design Intent To store liquid LPG in mounded bullets at ambient temperature
Deviation Cause Consequence Safeguard Recommendation Remark/Action
No/ Less Flow Covered in Node 101
of liquid LPG to
Bullet
No/ Less Flow Covered in Node 102
of Vapor LPG
from Bullet
More Flow of Covered in Node 101
Liquid LPG to
Bullet
More flow of Covered in Node-102
Vapor from
Bullet
Reverse Flow of Covered in Node 101
liquid from
Bullet to Road
Tanker
Reverse flow of Covered in Node-102
Vapor to Bullet
Higher Pressure High vapor pressure Possible leakage due to Pressure indicator for (a) The pressure indicator
In Bullet of LPG in bullet overpressure in bullet. each bullet provided in the top of
Fire/ explosion hazard Two PSV in each Bullet the Bullet should be
provided on the top of based on Differential
the bullet. pressure transmitter
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(b) The set pressure of
PSV should be 14.2
Kg/Cm2 g
(Compressor normal
discharge pressure is
11.0 Kg/Cm2 )
(R-37)
Exposure of LPG Increase in vapor Mounded construction As per OISD-150 -8.1
bullet to external fire. pressure of LPG in of LPG bullets not Automatic fire detection and
bullets. susceptible to BLEVE /or protection (Fixed) system
Weakening of vessel hazard. based on heat detection
shell at high Gas detector provided. through thermal fuses/ quartz
temperature (BLEVE Automatic sprinklers for bulbs/ EP detectors shall be
hazard) domes of LPG bullets provided above the each
activated by quartz Mounded Bullet. Sensors
bulbs shall be installed at all critical
System design as per places as mentioned in OISD-
OISD-144/ 150 150-8.1.(R-38)
standards. As mentioned in OISD-150-
4.1a.The area at the which,
the location of Mounded
Bullet is made, should be
cleaned completely from tree,
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stump, root, bush,
combustible material and
other objectionable matter(R-
39)
Lower Pressure Depressurization of Possible failure of Design temperature (-) We may Consider low
bullet due to opening bullet shell/ piping by 27C to (+) 550C Pressure alarm in each Bullet
of PSV by cracking at low considering normal to control low temperature in
malfunction or temperature. boiling point of LPG. Bullet as well as in connected
leakage in vapor lines Standby PSV in each piping.(R-40)
Bullet
Higher Exposure of LPG Increase in vapor Mounded construction Regular checking of
Temperature bullet to external fire. pressure of LPG in of LPG bullets not Sprinklers is to be done for
bullets. susceptible to BLEVE their working on auto mode
Weakening of vessel hazard. (R-41).
shell at high Gas detector provided. Gas detectors are also to be
temperature (BLEVE Automatic sprinklers for checked regularly. A schedule
hazard) domes of LPG bullets is to be made in this respect
activated by quartz (R-42)
bulbs
System design as per
OISD-144/ 150
standards.
Lower Covered under Low
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Temperature Pressure
Higher Level Excess filling of LPG Overfilling of bullet. Two level indicators for As per OISD-144, 6.2.3 The
in bullet due to LPG spillage. each bullet. storage vessel shall have
malfunction of level Fire/ explosion hazard. High level alarm from minimum two independent
indicator (incorrect separate level level indicators and one
level indication) transmitter for interlock independent high level switch.
to close ROV in LPG High level alarms shall be set
inlet line of each bullet. at not more than 85% level of
the volumetric capacity of the
vessel (R-43)
High level switch shall be
interlocked with closure of
ROV and compressor
shutdown.(R-44)
Lower Level LPG bullet empty No LPG supply to Other individual LPG
cylinder filling station Mounded bullets will
be available.
Composition/ Accumulation of Lower vapor pressure In a different interval the LPG
Impurity high-boiling in bullets. product should be tested
component (butane) in Possible cavitation in (mainly presence of Butane &
LPG. LPG pump due to low Condensate)
NPSH (R-45)
Accumulation of low- Higher vapor pressure In a different interval the LPG
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boiling component in LPG bullets & less product should be tested
(propane) in LPG. heating value of LPG (mainly presence of propane
& Condensate) (R-46)
Accumulation of Adverse effect on Provision with double Written procedure for The arrangement
water in bullet quality of product (LPG valves for draining draining water from LPG provided for
filled in cylinders) water from bottom of bullet should be available, as draining water from
each bullet. serious accidents may occur bullet for safety is
due to mal-operation for water to be checked.
draining from LPG bullet. Water freezing in
the drain pipe may
Antifreeze gate valve to be prevent the valve
provided in drain line to from closing and
avoid accident caused when LPG will be
Water freeze and block the released after the
line and valve ice melts.
(R-47)
Maintenance Incomplete isolation Fire hazard/ injury due Double isolation valves Specify procedure for keeping Proper SOP is to be
and purging of system to release of LPG from with blind in LPG inlet valve at the outlet of PSV made.
before starting bullet line to top of each always open, except when the
maintenance work in bullet. PSV is removed for
Bullet Double isolation valves maintenance (R-48)
and NRV in vapor line
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to/from top of each Nitrogen connection (Nozzle
bullet for Connection) in liquid inlet
Double isolation valves line of each bullet with double
with spectacle blind in isolation valves, NRV and
liquid outlet from spectacle blind should be
bottom of each bullet provided for purging the
Double isolation system. Nitrogen Cylinders
valves) for each PSV are to be arranged for safe
on LPG bullets purging of Bullets
Double Isolation Valve (R-49)
for each Bullet drains
line.
Leakage Corrosion inside Leak from pitting or Anti-corrosion painting
bullet due to crack in LPG bullet for bottom of LPG
contamination in LPG shell caused by internal bullet (internal).
from Tanker corrosion Periodic inspection of
bullet.
External corrosion in Leak from pitting in Protection against To avoid external corrosion of
bullet and piping. LPG bullet or piping external corrosion Mounded Bullet, provision of
caused by external (special cathode protection system for
corrosion coating).cathodic mounded bullets is to be
Protection provided. made.(OISDstandard-150
Annexure-I) (R-50)
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Utility Failure Power failure No Supply of LPG to DG set provided for
Bottling Section. alternate power supply.
Instrument Air Failure All ROVs will close. Fail-safe position for Provision of instrument air
ROVs and control receiver/ emergency power
valves (fail-to-close) back up connection to
DG sets run on Auto Instrument Air Compressor
start mode.. during power failure.
Instrument Air Compressor
should take start immediately
through DG set. (R-51)
Problem in Incomplete removal Possible formation of Nitrogen connection is to be
Start-up LPG of air from LPG bullet explosive gas mixture made at LPG inlet Pipe to
Bullet during start-up in LPG bullet during each bullet.
initial filling Proper SOP is to be made for
attending start up & shut
down of LPG Bullet system
(R-52)
Incomplete Low temperature in All LPG bullets
pressurization of bullet due to flashing of connected to
bullet with LPG vapor LPG at low pressure Vapor balancing line.
before starting LPG
filling
Leakage Corrosion outside & Fire/ explosion hazard Corrosion protection To avoid external corrosion of
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inside of LPG Bullet. due to LPG release coating inside bottom Mounded Bullet, provision of
LPG loss part of bullet. cathode protection system for
Special coating outside mounded bullets is to be
LPG bullet. made.(OISDstandard-150
Annexure-I) (Same as R-50)
Flange leak in bullet/ Fire/ explosion hazard ROV in each liquid and Only spiral wound metallic
LPG lines due to LPG release vapor line connected to gaskets or ring joints should
bullets. be used in all the flanges.(
Mounded bullet not OISD-150-6.4) (Same as R-
susceptible to BLEVE 26)
hazard.
HSE/ Safety (HSE) is prime
Regulatory concern during handling of
issues LPG. So for running LPG
handling system safely ,
always we have to check the
following with respect to
OISD standards
 Spacing of equipment/
buildings
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 Emergency response
system (R-53)
Fire Protection Fire Protection System should
System always be in healthy
condition. Particularly,
 DG operated Fire Pumps
on auto mode
 Fire sprinkler system on
auto mode
 Fire Extinguisher at
proper place to
extinguish small Fire (R-
54)
Node: 105 Liquid LPG from mounded Bullet to Suction of LPG DRG NO : -P1-PC105-9512-0020- Sheet 1/1
Pump for LPG Bottling Plant Revesion-04
Design Intent To supply liquid LPG from bullets to Suction of LPG Pump for transferring LPG to LPG Bottling Plant.
No/ Less Flow Some obstruction in the Possible damage of LPG Pump will be Minimum circulation line
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Suction of LPG Pump pump/ seal due to stopped due to should be provided in all
cavitation Low flow rate Liquid LPG centrifugal
04Kg/Cm2g Pumps.(R-55)
pressure Pump
will stop.
Stoppage of LPG pump. No LPG supply to Pressure gauge One Pressure Gauge should Review the functioning
cylinder filling station provided in be provided in suction line of cylinder filling
discharge line of the pump also. (R-56)
of the Liquid provided.
Pump.
Any of the gate valve No Flow of LPG Pressure gauge One Pressure Gauge should
provided in Suction and provided in be provided in suction line
Discharge line is closed discharge line of the pump also.(Same as
03 Way Valve provided in of the Liquid R-56)
the Suction line (250/150 Pump Low Suction Pressure
NB line to (350/250 NB Alarm in the Pump Suction
line) might have wrongly should be provided. (R-57)
closed. One ROV has been provided
Closure of ROV in the in liquid suction line (at the
Bullet outlet line out let from the Bullet to LPG
Strainer provided in Pressure gauge Pump). So before start up of
LPG pump, it is should be
suction of LPG Pump may provided in
ensured that the connected
be choked both the side of ROV is kept open. It should be
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Strainer. included in SOP. (R-58
More Flow Both LPG pumps kept in High Discharge flow. Net Positive ROV operation signal
operation Suction Head should be provided in Pump
(E.g. during changeover Required and Compressor panel.
of pumps). (NPSHR) for a Proper SOP should follow
Excess flow of LPG in pump is before start of Pump.(R-59) Review safety
Carousel (Cylinder considered Alarm at high discharge provisions for over
filling area) due to during pump pressure of LPG pumps may pressure in the LPG line
malfunction of filling selection and be provided at Pump panel. before Cylinder filling.
scale layout. (R-60)
.. Auto bypass valve should
SRV / TRV will be provided in Manual
popp due to Cylinder filling section also.
high pressure (R-61)
Auto bypass
valve provided
in Cylinder
filling section at
Carousel.
Reverse Flow During Stoppage of pump Possible reverse flow NRV in pump .
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from LPG filling system discharge line
into tank The minimum
circulation line
at pump
discharge taken
before NRV..
Lower Pressure Low level in bullet. Less quantity of Liquid Level indicators
Problem with LPG pump. LPG may go to in bullet.
Carousel. PG at pump
LPG filling will be discharge
affected. Other two
Bullets
available.
Higher Covered in Node 104
Temperature
Lower Covered in Node 104
Temperature
Lower Level Covered in Node 104
Impurity/ Covered in Node 104
Contaminant
Utility Failure Power failure Stoppage of LPG pump. DG set
No supply of LPG to available to take
carousel. loads for all
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power
requirement.
Sampling
Maintenance Incomplete isolation of Injury to personnel (cold Adequate provision for Check provision of
LPG pumps for burn due to exposure to isolation, depressurization lifting & handling
maintenance. LPG). & purging of pumps before arrangement for pumps
Fire hazard due to LPG maintenance is to be & motors.
release. checked
(R-62)
Loss of Due to sudden failure of Fire & Explosion Gas sensor The Operator should be
containment/ Gasket or pipe line provided which trained to handle
Leakage will give alarm emergency in the plant.
at Security They should be expertise in
cabin and closing of ROV in the
Control room liquid line manually during
any failure of/leakage in
LPG line, so that system
may be made safe.(R-63)
Only spiral wound metallic
gaskets or ring joints
should be used in all the
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flanges.( OISD-150-6.4)
(Same as R-26)
.
Start-up Start up after maintenance Leakage may persist due System of SOP for start Up should be
job. to poor maintenance Checking followed.
before start up
for any leakage.
Shut-down Proper Isolation
Proper Purging
Safety Work
permits.
Node: 106 Liquid LPG from LPG Pump Discharge to LPG Bottling DRG NO: -P1-PC105-9512-0020- Sheet 1/1.
Plant Revesion-04
Design Intent Transfer of LPG from LPG Pump to LPG Bottling Plant (Carousel).
No/ Less Flow Some obstruction in the Possible damage of Pump will be stopped .
Suction of LPG Pump LPG pump/ seal due to due to Low flow rate
cavitations Minimum circulation
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flow valve at pump
discharge
Stoppage of LPG pump. No supply of LPG to Pressure gauge
carousel. provided in the
discharge line of the
Liquid Pump.
NRV in the 80 NB Pressure gauge Proper SOP should follow
discharge line of the provided in discharge before start of Pump
Pump might have line of the Liquid One pressure gauge should be
choked( Common Pump provided
Discharge Header is in suction line of LPG Pump.(
100NB line) Same R-56)
Any of the Gate valve Pressure gauge Low Suction Pressure Alarm
provided in Suction and provided in both the is to be provided in the Pump
Discharge line might side of Strainer Suction
have closed One ROV has been provided in
Closure of ROV in the liquid suction line (at the out let
Bullet outlet line. Low Suction Pressure from the Bullet to LPG Pump).
Alarm in the Pump So before start up of LPG pump,
it is should be ensured that the
Strainer provided in discharge
connected ROV is kept open. It
suction of LPG Pump should be included in SOP
might have choked (same as R-58)
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More Flow Both LPG pumps kept High Discharge flow. Alarm at high Proper SOP should follow
in operation discharge pressure of before start of Pump.
(E.g. during changeover LPG pumps A pressure switch actuating a
of pumps). Net Positive Suction low pressure alarm in control
Due to high pressure in Fire\Explosion Head Required room and locally shall be
discharge line, the (NPSHR) for a pump provided, taken from
pipeline may fail and is considered during discharge end OISD 144 6.6
case high flow of LPG pump selection and .V . (R-64)
layout.
Pressure gauge is
available in discharge
line
Excess flow of LPG to SRV / TRV may
carousel due to Starting popped due to high Pop Action Valve is
of both the pumps pressure.. provided in the line
Reverse Flow Not Possible NRV provided in
Pump discharge line.
Higher Closing of ROV in the Discharge Pressure in Minimum flow Pressure Switch has been In future Alarm and
Pressure pump discharge line to the line before ROV circulation for LPG provided in the local Panel other operating
Carousel , will be high. pump. provided in Pump Building. parameter should be
Leakage in the Pump Alarm due to high pressure in shifted to a Control
Closing of any other discharge flange gasket Liquid LPG Pump discharge room.
valve available in the due to high pressure.. is also should be provided in
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pump discharge line Possible damage of Pump operating Panel also
upto Carousal may be pump seal. available in Pump
closed Fire hazard. Building.(R-65).
Lower Low level in bullet. Less quantity of Liquid Level indicators in .
Pressure Problem with LPG LPG may go to bullet.
pump. carousel.. PG at pump discharge
LPG filling will be Other two Bullets
affected. available.
Higher Exposure of LPG bullet Increase in vapor Mounded construction Regular checking of
Temperature to external fire causing pressure of LPG in of LPG bullets not Sprinklers for their working
of Liquid LPG high temperature of bullets. susceptible to BLEVE on auto mode.
liquid.. Weakening of vessel hazard. Gas detectors are also checked
shell at high Gas detector provided. regularly.
temperature (BLEVE Automatic sprinklers (same as R-32)
hazard) for domes of LPG
bullets activated by
quartz bulbs
System design as per
OISD-144/ 150
standards.
Lower Covered under Low
Temperature Pressure
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Contaminant
Start Up May have malfunction LPG filling will not SOP should be followed.
during start up start tanker filling
Node: 107 Balance Vapor from empty Tanker to Bullet through the DRG NO : -P1-PC105-9512-0020- Sheet 1/1
Compressor Revesion-04
Design Intent Transfer of LPG Vapor from Empty liquid Road Tanker to Bullet.
No/ Less Flow Some obstruction in the Possible damage of Compressor will Trip in One Alarm May be
Suction of LPG vapor LPG Compressor due low suction pressure (1.5 provided in Compressor
Compressor to obstruction in kg/cm2) House to actuate at the time
Suction line of low discharge pressure of
Pressure indicator in the Compressor
Compressor discharge. (Same as R-29)
Stoppage of LPG Vapor No supply of LPG Pressure gauge provided

Compressor. Vapor from Tanker to in the discharge line of
Bullet. the Vapour Compressor
04Way valve is not Loss of LPG vapor in It is recommended to
properly opened the Road Tanker. provide a process
towards suction of control room
Compressor. One Alarm May be attached to security
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Any of the Gate valve Stoppage of LPG provided in Compressor where process safety
provided in Suction and Vapor flow to suction House to actuate at the time in charge can sit
Discharge line Vapor of the compressor and of low discharge pressure of operate and monitor
Compressor might finally stoppage of Compressor all the process
have closed removal Vapor from the (Same as R-29) parameter
Closure of ROV in the tanker.
Bullet inlet line. Loss of LPG vapor
which will remain in
the Tanker
More Flow Excess pressurization Potential damage of Compressor will trip at
by compressor. Two tanker due to 12.0 kg/cm2g. Pressure safety valve
Compressor may take overpressure. Leakage Pressure safety valve testing (once in a year)
start. of LPG vapor. Fire PSV-has been provided should be incorporated in
hazard. at compressor discharge maintenance schedule
(Same as –R-30)
Higher Any of the gate Valve The compressor will be Compressor will trip at Pressure safety valve testing
Pressure provided in the pressurized and may get 12.0 kg/cm2g. should be incorporated in
discharge of compressor damaged. Pressure safety valve maintenance schedule
to the LPG Bullet may PSV-has been provided (Same as R-30).
be closed at compressor discharge
.
Lower Refer to No/ Less Flow. .
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HPCL PATNA
Pressure
Higher Malfunction in Possible damage of Provision of high Regular checking of

Temperature compressor causing compressor parts. discharge temperature Sprinklers for their working
of LPG Vapor high discharge (Fire hazard) alarm/ trip at 1100 C for on auto mode.
temperature compressor Gas detectors are also
Cooling Water to checked regularly.
Compressor is Choked Low cooling water (same as R-32)
or Cooling water valve pressure switch provided
closed on cooling water line.
Lower No issue
Temperature
Contaminant
Maintenance Covered in Node-103
Start Up It is last part of If vapor is not removed Safe guard is taken in no
operation after removal from the Tanker .It will flow OF Node-107.
of LPG Liquid from be loss in Company’s
Road Tanker. Part.
04 way Valve is to be
operated Safely.
Leakage Flange leak in LPG Fire/ explosion hazard LPG Gas Sensor at Gas The flange joints of the
vapor pipe due to due to LPG release. sensor panel valves used in LPG system
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HPCL PATNA
damaged flange gasket. . shall either have spiral
wound metallic gaskets or
ring Joints (OISD-
6.2.2)(Same as R-26)
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EQMS INDIA
DATED 04.10.2016
BOTTLING PLANT
ANNEXURE – 2
P&IDs (A&B) WITH HAZOP NODES MARKED

NODE-104 NODE-104
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EQMS INDIA
DATED 04.10.2016
BOTTLING PLANT
ANNEXURE-3
HAZOP ATTENDANCE SHEET

Annexure X
:
Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) Report
Quantitative Risk
QRA for LPG Storage Analysis
& Bottling Plant of HPCL atReport
Patna
LPG Storage & Bottling Plant

Patna (Bihar)
Prepared by
EQMS India Pvt. Ltd.
304 & 305, 3rd Floor, Rishabh Towers,

Plot No. 16, Community Centre,
Karkardooma, Delhi - 110092 (India)
October 2016
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Project: Quantitative Risk Analysis Report for
HPCL LPG Storage & Bottling Plant at Patna
Project No.: EQMS/QRA/HPCL/2016-17/06
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QRA for LPG Storage & Bottling Plant of HPCL at Patna
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. ABOUT HPCL .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. HP GAS SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT POLICY ............................................................ 1
1.3. ABOUT THIS QRA PROJECT .................................................................................................... 2
1.4. ABOUT EQMS ......................................................................................................................... 2
2. SCOPE, OBJECTIVE & METHODOLOGY ............................................................................ 3
2.1. SCOPE OF WORK ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY ...................................................................................................... 3
2.3. METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2. Consequence Analysis .................................................................................................... 4
2.3.3. Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) ................................................................................. 4
2.3.4. Risk tolerability criteria .................................................................................................. 6
2.3.5. Societal Risk (or Group Risk) Criteria ............................................................................ 7
2.3.6. Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................. 8
3. FACILITIES DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 9
3.1. HPCL LPG STORAGE & BOTTLING PLANT AT PATNA ........................................................... 9
4. QUANTITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS ....................................................................................... 13
4.1. INPUT DATA FOR QRA .......................................................................................................... 13
4.2. POPULATION DATA ............................................................................................................... 13
4.3. IGNITION SOURCES ................................................................................................................ 14
4.4. WEATHER PARAMETERS ....................................................................................................... 14
4.5. IGNITION SOURCES ................................................................................................................ 16
4.6. HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES OF LPG ........................................................................................ 16
4.7. CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS ..................................................................................................... 17
4.7.1. Jet/ Pool Fire Radiation ................................................................................................. 17
4.7.2. Vapour cloud explosion (VCE)..................................................................................... 17
4.7.3. Consequence Analysis Results for LPG Bottling Plant ................................................ 18
4.7.4. Review of Consequence Analysis Results .................................................................... 24
4.8. QRA RESULTS FOR LPG STORAGE & BOTTLING PLANT...................................................... 24
4.8.1. Individual risk ............................................................................................................... 24
4.8.2. Societal Risk ................................................................................................................. 26
5. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................... 28
5.1. CONCLUSIONS ....................................................................................................................... 28
5.2. RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................. 29
ANNEXURE – I: PLANT LAYOUT DRAWING ........................................................................... 30
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1 : Generic Failure Rate Data for Equipment Items ................................................................... 5
Table 3.1 : LPG Storage Capacity ........................................................................................................ 10
Table 4.1 : Failure scenarios and the relevant input data ...................................................................... 13
Table 4.2 : Distribution of People in LPG Bottling Plant, Patna .......................................................... 13
Table 4.3 : Pasquill parameters ............................................................................................................. 14
Table 4.4 : Relationship between wind speed and atmospheric stability .............................................. 15
Table 4.5 : Monthly average weather data ............................................................................................ 15
Table 4.6 : Weather Parameters for Risk Analysis ............................................................................... 16
Table 4.7 : Damage Effects due to Jet/ Pool Fire Radiation ................................................................. 17
Table 4.8 : VCE over pressure limit and Observed Effect .................................................................... 17
Table 4.9 : Results of Consequence Analysis for LPG Bottling Plant .................................................. 19
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1 : Flow diagram of quantitative risk assessment (QRA) ......................................................... 4
Figure 2.2 : Iso-Risk Contours on Site Plan (Typical) ............................................................................ 6
Figure 2.3 : Individual Risk Criteria ....................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2.4 : Societal Risk Criteria........................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3.1 : Layout of HPCL LPG Storage & Bottling Plant, Patna ...................................................... 9
Figure 4.1 : Wind Rose Diagram for Patna ........................................................................................... 16
Figure 4.2 : Mounded LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak - Pool Fire Radiation Intensity .......................... 20
Figure 4.3 : Mounded LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak – VCE Overpressure ......................................... 20
Figure 4.4 : LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak - Pool Fire Radiation Intensity ..................................... 21
Figure 4.5 : LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak – VCE Overpressure .................................................... 21
Figure 4.6 : LPG Compressor Discharge Line Leak - Jet Fire Radiation Intensity .............................. 22
Figure 4.7 : LPG Road Tanker Unloading Arm Leak - Pool Fire Radiation Intensity ......................... 22
Figure 4.8 : LPG Road Tanker Unloading Arm Leak – VCE Overpressure ........................................ 23
Figure 4.9 : LPG Road Tanker Failure – VCE Overpressure ............................................................... 23
Figure 4.10 : LPG Road Tanker Failure – Fire ball Radiation Intensity............................................... 24
Figure 4.11 : Iso-Risk Contours on Plot Plan ....................................................................................... 25
Figure 4.12 : Iso-Risk Contours on Plot Plan (Enlarged) ..................................................................... 25
Figure 4.13 : Maximum Individual Risk at HPCL LPG Bottling Plant, Patna ..................................... 26
Figure 4.14 : Societal Risk due to HPCL Storage & Bottling Plant, Patna .......................................... 27
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services pursuant to reliable and generally accepted practices in the industry, the Company does not
guarantee or provide any representations or warranties with respect to HPCL Patna LPG Bottling
Plant (the Client)’s use, interpretation or application of the findings, conclusions, and/or suggestions
of the consulting services provided by the Company. Moreover, the findings, conclusions, and the
suggestions resulting from the consulting service are based upon information provided by the Client.
EQMS does not hold any liability with respect to interpretation or application of the consulting
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be is assumed by company for any injury and /or damage to persons or property as a matter of
products liability, negligence, or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products
instructions or ideas contained in the material of the report. Client is advised to review the actual text
of applicable legislation for analysis & ensuring compliance.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable

BLEVE Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion
COMAH Control of Major Accident Hazards
DNV Det Norske Veritas
HPCL Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
ISIR Individual-specific individual risk

kg Kilogramme
kW/m2 Kilowatt per square metre
LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas
LSIR Location-specific individual risk
MoEF Ministry of Environment & Forests (Government of India)

MoP&NG Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (Government of India)
MT Metric Tonne
OGP International Oil & Gas Producers Association
OISD Oil Industry Safety Directorate
psig Pounds per square inch gauge

QRA Quantitative Risk Assessment
ROSOV Remote operated shut off valve
SH&E Safety, Health & Environment
UK_HSE United Kingdom – Health & safety Executive
VCE Vapour cloud explosion
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. About HPCL
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Public Sector company under the
administrative control of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG), Govt. of India,
and operates in the Indian Oil & Gas Industry through different verticals. The company’s
infrastructure includes refineries, cross-country pipelines, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
bottling plants and storage facilities (Depot/Terminal), lube-blending plants, and aviation
service facilities. It is engaged in the business of Refining, Storing, Marketing and
Distribution of petroleum products. It has two refineries located at Mumbai and
Vishakhapatnam. It produces a host of petroleum products, such as motor spirit, High Speed
Diesel, Kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas, automotive and industrial lubricants, fuel oils and
aviation fuels and distributes the same through its widespread retail network. Further, the
company operates through three reportable segments namely refining, marketing and
Exploration & Production (E&P).
HPCL is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
(HPCL) is one of India's largest PSU companies. HPCL, along with a Public Sector
Undertaking (PSU) is also a Navaratana Company; together with Indian Oil
Corporation Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited dominate the
downstream petroleum sector in India. The Company is among the few Indian
representatives in the Fortune 500.
HPCL also owns and operates the country’s largest Lube Refinery, producing Lube
Base Oils of international standards with a capacity of 335,000 MT. This refinery
accounts for over 40% of the country’s total Lube Base Oil production.
HPCL is one of the Top 10 Public Sector Enterprises who fall under the ‘Excellent’
category.
1.2. HP GAS Safety, Health & Environment Policy
HPCL markets LPG under its brand name HP Gas. HPCL has a well-established
Safety, Health & Environment Policy. HP Gas has over 33 million domestic LPG
consumers catered through a network of over 2630 distributors. HPCL as a
responsible Corporate Citizen has always strived to strike a right balance between
operating its business and maintaining a sense of harmony with its surroundings.
HP Gas committed to conduct its business in the way that protects the safety of
personnel involved in the business including the customers and the public. It is the
Company’s goal to have our business 100% free from accidents, injuries and
occupational illness through the active participation of everyone involved in its
business.
To meet goal of 100% accident free operation HP Gas commits to carry out
following:
 Design, Install, implement and maintain facilities which control safety risks.
 Comply with statutory regulations and standards for controlling the risks.
 Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures.
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 Train the personnel working at work place for safety aspects, safe behaviour and
effective use of equipment's to avoid any incident/accident.
 Undertake reviews, analyze, evaluate and install optimum value available
safety/operational equipment's for achieving the accident free operations
economically.
 Comply with statutory regulations & regulation of Oil Industry Safety Directorate
(OISD), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, New Delhi for safe operation of
plants.
HP Gas ensures that Risk Analysis studies are conducted as and when required at
Plants/Import facilities to analyze the risk involved and how to manage the risk.
Necessary measures are taken to minimize the risk at work places.
1.3. About this QRA Project
HP Gas has LPG storage and bottling facility at Patna in the state of Bihar. In order to
augment the storage capacity from 1,000 MT to 2,500 MT it is proposed to install three
mounded type LPG bullets (each 500 MT capacity) conforming to the current best safety
norms.
In compliance to its SH&E policy HP Gas wishes to ensure that the risks associated with the
LPG bottling plant at Patna with the proposed additional storage capacity are as low as
reasonably practicable and all necessary measures to control and mitigate emergencies are in
place.
For this purpose, HPCL decided to carry out the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) study
for the LPG Bottling Plant at Patna.
1.4. About EQMS
EQMS is a leading ISO 9001:2008 certified consulting company dedicated to providing
strategic services in the areas of environmental impact assessment (EIA)/ environmental
management plan (EMP), risk assessment, environmental audits, due diligence assessments,
quality/ occupational health & safety/ social accountability management systems, enterprise
level behaviour based safety (BBS) management; EHS performance benchmarking & post-
project management.
EQMS has conducted EIA, hazard identification and risk assessment studies for many clients
including refineries, oil & gas installations, power plants etc.
EQMS is pleased to submit this report on QRA for the HPCL LPG storage & bottling plant at
Patna with the trust that it will help HPCL in achieving high standards of SH&E
management.
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2. SCOPE, OBJECTIVE & METHODOLOGY
2.1. Scope of work

The scope of work of this study covers the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for the LPG
storage and bottling installation of HPCL at Patna including the proposed addition of three
mounded bullets each 500 MT capacity and related facilities.
2.2. Objective of the Study
The objectives of this study are as follows:
 Identifying the potential failure scenarios for release of flammable/ toxic
material in the LPG storage and bottling installation.
 Carrying out consequence analysis for significant accident scenarios.
 Carrying out for Quantitative Risk Analysis
 Estimating the individual risk and societal risk due to the installation.
 Assessing the risk with respect to the risk tolerance criteria
 Identifying risk reduction measures wherever warranted to ensure that the
risk is as low as reasonably practicable.
2.3. Methodology
Risk arises from hazards. Risk is defined as the product of severity of consequence and
likelihood of occurrence. Risk may be to people, environment, assets or business reputation.
This study is specifically concerned with risk of serious injury or fatality to people. The flow
diagram of QRA is shown in Figure 2.1.
The following steps are involved in quantitative risk assessment (QRA):
 Study of the plant facilities and systems.
 Identification of the hazards.
 Enumeration of the failure scenarios.
 Estimation of the consequences for the selected failure incidents.
 Risk analysis taking into account the failure frequency, extent of
consequences and exposure of people to the hazards.
 Risk assessment to compare the calculated risk with risk tolerability criteria
and review the risk management system to ensure that the risk is “As Low
As Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP)
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Figure 2.1 : Flow diagram of quantitative risk assessment (QRA)
2.3.2. Consequence Analysis

Consequence analysis for the selected failure scenarios is carried out using DNV Phast
software. Consequence analysis provides results for the following:
 Dispersion of toxic clouds to defined concentrations
 Heat radiation intensity due to jet fire and pool fire
 Explosion overpressure
The renowned DNV Phast software package is used worldwide for consequence modelling
and quantitative risk analysis.
Phast is based on Unified Dispersion Modelling to calculate the results of the release of
material into the atmosphere. It can model both heavy gas dispersion and buoyant dispersion
of lighter-than-air gases. Phast has extensive material database and provides for definition of
mixtures.
2.3.3. Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
The quantitative risk analysis is carried out using the renowned software package PHAST
Risk (also known as SAFETI) developed and marketed by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) of
Norway.
The following input data are required for the risk calculation:
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 Process data for release scenarios (material, inventory, pressure,

temperature, type of release, leak size, location, etc.)
 Estimated frequency of each failure case
 Distribution of people in the plant/ adjoining area during the day and night
time.
 Distribution of wind speed and direction (wind rose data).
 Ignition sources
The failure frequencies for different types of equipment are estimated using generic failure
rate databases published by organizations such as International Oil & Gas Producers
Association (OGP).
 OGP Report No. 434-1 “Process Release Frequencies” for equipment &
piping
For objective and comprehensive risk analysis, whole range of leak sizes is considered in
each section containing large inventory of hazardous material
 Small leak (5 mm diameter)
 Medium leak (25 mm diameter)
 Large leak (100 mm diameter)
 Full bore leak.
Extract of generic failure rates for equipment items relevant to this study from OGP database
publication is shown in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 : Generic Failure Rate Data for Equipment Items
Leak size
Equipment Item
5 mm 25 mm 100 mm
2" Pipe 1.80E-05 7.00E-06 0
6" Pipe 8.50E-06 2.70E-06 6.00E-07
2" Flange 7.60E-06 4.00E-06 0
6" Flange 1.10E-05 3.00E-06 2.00E-06
2" Valve (Manual) 7.70E-06 4.90E-06 0
6" Valve (Manual) 1.20E-05 4.70E-06 2.40E-06
2" Valve (Actuated) 7.30E-05 3.00E-05 0
6" Valve (Actuated) 6.60E-05 1.90E-05 8.60E-06
Instrument Connection 6.80E-05 2.50E-05 0
Pressure Vessel 2.00E-04 1.00E-04 5.10E-05
Centrifugal Pump 1.00E-03 2.90E-04 5.40E-05
Reciprocating Pump 1.20E-03 7.40E-04 5.00E-04
Reciprocating Compressor 8.00E-03 2.60E-03 8.80E-04
Note: Failure rate notation: 1.0E-05 per year means 1.0 x 10-5 per year
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The results of quantitative risk analysis are commonly represented by the following
parameters:
 Individual Risk
 Societal Risk
Individual risk is the risk that an individual remaining at a particular spot would face from the
plant facility. The calculation of individual risk at a geographical location in and around a
plant assumes that the contributions of all incident outcome cases are additive. Thus, the total
individual risk at each point is equal to the sum of the individual risks, at that point, of all
incident outcome cases associated with the plant.
The individual risk value is a frequency of fatality, usually chances per million per year, and
it is displayed as a two-dimensional plot over a locality plan as contours of equal risk in the
form of iso-risk contours as shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2 : Iso-Risk Contours on Site Plan (Typical)
2.3.4. Risk tolerability criteria

For the purpose of effective risk assessment, it is necessary to have established criteria for
tolerable risk. The risk tolerability criteria defined by UK Health & Safety Executive (UK-
HSE) are normally used for risk assessment in the absence of specific guidelines by Indian
authorities.
UK-HSE has, in the publications “Reducing Risk and Protecting People” and “Guidance on
ALARP decisions in control of major accident hazards (COMAH)” enunciated the
tolerability criteria for individual risk.
The guidance on QRA also can be taken from MoEF, Gov. of India from their publication
“Technical EIA Guidance Manual for Offshore and Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration
Development and Production, September 2009.” and Bureau of Indian Standards Hazard
Identification and Risk Analysis (IS 15656:2006).
 An individual risk of death of one in a million (1 x 10-6) per annum for
both workers and the public corresponds to a very low level of risk and
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should be used as a guideline for the boundary between the risk acceptable
and ALARP regions.
 An individual risk of death of one in a thousand (1 x 10-3) per annum
should on its own represent the dividing line between what could be just
tolerable for any substantial category of workers for any large part of a
working life, and what is unacceptable.
 For members of the public who have a risk imposed on them ‘in the wider
interest of society’ this limit is judged to be an order of magnitude lower, at
1 in 10,000 (1 x 10-4) per annum.
The upper limit of tolerable risk to public, 1 x 10-4 per year is in the range of risk due to
transport accidents. The upper limit of acceptable risk, 1 x 10-6 per year, is in the range of risk
due to natural hazard such as lightning.
The tolerability criteria for individual risk are shown in Figure 2.3.
Figure 2.3 : Individual Risk Criteria

2.3.5. Societal Risk (or Group Risk) Criteria
Societal Risk parameter considers the number of people who might be affected by hazardous
incidents. Societal risk is represented as an F-N (frequency-number) curve, which is a
logarithmic plot of cumulative frequency (F) at which events with N or more fatalities may
occur, against N.
Societal risk criteria indicate reduced tolerance to events involving multiple fatalities. For
example a hazard may have an acceptable level of risk for one fatality, but may be at an
unacceptable level for 10 fatalities. The tolerability criteria for societal risk as defined by
UK-HSE are shown in the following Figure 2.4 below.
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Figure 2.4 : Societal Risk Criteria
2.3.6. Risk Assessment

Based on the results of QRA, necessary measures to reduce the risk to ALARP are to be
formulated. For this purpose Phast Risk software provides the information regarding risk
contribution from each leak scenario modelled.
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3. FACILITIES DESCRIPTION
3.1. HPCL LPG Storage & Bottling Plant at Patna

HPCL Patna LPG storage and bottling plant is situated in the notified Industrial Area
of Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, Village Gidha, District Arrah near Patna. It is
spread over a plot area of 34.45 acres (around 1, 39,414 sq. metres).
The site map of the plant and surrounding area is shown in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1 : Layout of HPCL LPG Storage & Bottling Plant, Patna
The total capacity of the LPG storage after installation of the three mounded bullets
will be 2,500 MT.
3.3 Facility Description
HPCL LPG plant at Patna receives LPG from HMEL Bathinda refinery, HPCL
Visakhapatnam, GAIL petrochemical plant in Pata (UP) and HPCL Haldia through
road Tankers of 17 or 18 MT capacity. Eight unloading bays are provided for transfer
of LPG from the road tankers to storage bullets.
LPG Storage
The details of existing and proposed LPG storage are provided in Table 3.1.
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Table 3.1 : LPG Storage Capacity

Description No. of Storage Tanks & Remarks
Capacity
Existing LPG Storage 2 x 500 MT (Total1,000 MT) Mounded bullets
Proposed LPG Storage 3 x 500 MT (Total1,500 MT) Mounded bullets
Total 2,500 MT
The present storage capacity is equivalent to 3 days cover for LPG filling on the
basis of double shift bottling operation. The capacity augmentation would increase
the number of days cover to about 5 days on the basis of double shift bottling
operation.
LPG Pumps
LPG
Motor Purpose Size of Size of
Pump Pump Year in
Capacity (Bottling/ TT Suction Pipe Discharge Pipe
Capacity Type Service
(KW) Loading) (mm) (mm)
(M3/Hr)
200 NB 150 NB
50 Vertical 22 2009 Cylinder Filling
(6 inches) (6 inches)
200 NB 150 NB
50 Vertical 22 2009 Cylinder Filling
(6 inches) (6 inches))
200 NB 150 NB
150 Vertical 75 New Cylinder Filling
(6 inches) (6 inches)
200 NB 150 NB
150 Vertical 75 New Cylinder Filling
(6 inches) (6 inches))
LPG Compressors
LPG
Motor Size of Size of
Compressor Compressor Year in
Capacity Purpose Suction Pipe Discharge Pipe
Capacity Type Service
(KW) (mm) (mm)
(CFM)
Reciprocating
Tanker
156 Horizontal 55 2012 100 NB 80NB
Unloading
type
Reciprocating
Tanker
156 Horizontal 55 100 NB 80NB
2007 Unloading
type
Reciprocating
Tanker
192 Horizontal 75 New 100 NB 80NB
Unloading
type
LPG is received from Road Tankers and transferred to a storage vessel (LPG Bullet).
The LPG vapour pressure in the storage vessel is about 7 kg/sq.cm. The LPG pressure
is boosted to about 12-13.5 kg/sq.cm. by pump and sent to integrated carousel
machine (LPG filling area) through pipe lines.
The LPG cylinders are washed with multiple forced jet of water to remove mud, dirt,
stains, etc., from the outer surfaces. Subsequently the cylinders coming out of
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washing unit are dried by blowing the air on the sides and top surfaces of the
cylinders as they move.
Measured quantity of LPG is filled into cylinders at the filling shed under pneumatic
control.
The Purging Unit which is on-line equipment creates a vacuum in the first stage and
fills LPG vapor in the second stage in new / hot repaired empty cylinders. Aluminium
seal crimping unit/Hot air sealing unit crimps the aluminium cap and seal around the
cylinder valve as a final operation on the filled LPG cylinder. Auto cap fixer fixes
safety caps on to the valve of LPG cylinders.
Filled cylinders are subjected to 100 % weight check, presence and effectiveness of
‘O’ ring inside cylinder valve and checks for leak and bung leak. Tamper proof seals
are fixed on the valves of sound cylinders. These cylinders are loaded to stake trucks
and dispatched to various markets. Cylinder movement inside the Plant is achieved
using chain conveyors driven by electrical motors through worm gear
reducers/planetary gear reducers.
LPG is filled in the cylinders from 14.2 kg weight to 19.0 Kg Weight (as per
requirement) in the integrated carousel machine and filled cylinders after leak testing,
weight testing and fixing safety caps are stacked in the filled cylinder shed near the
delivery end as per rules laid down by OISD/Gas Cylinder Rules, 1981.
LPG Cylinders of 35.0 kg & 47.5 kg capacity used for industrial purpose are also
filled in HPCL Patna plant by stationary filling scales system.
Filled cylinders are delivered only to the authorized LPG distributors. Drivers of the
trucks carrying LPG are having valid license and are having training in safety & fire
fighting procedures.
Fire Water System

 Fire water storage tanks: 3 Nos. with total capacity 3438 M3
 Fire water pumps with diesel engine drives: 3Nos. each 410 M3/hr capacity
 Fire water jockey pumps with motor drive ‐ 2 Nos. each 10 M3/hr capacity
 Fire hydrants: 15Nos.
 Monitors: 12 Nos.
 Fire Hoses: 43 Nos.
 Water sprays systems with deluge valves: 9 nos.
 Emergency push buttons: 4 Nos. which will activate ESD.
Gas Detectors are provided in the following places

 Areas around bullets,
 LPG Pumps area
 Tanker loading stations.
Safety measures are provided as follows to prevent leaks and control ignition sources
 Use of flame‐proof electrical equipment & fittings
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 All Hot jobs are carried out by Safety Work Permit System
 Strict implementation of ‘No Smoking’ rule
 The flange joints of the valves used in LPG system are used either have spiral
wound metallic gaskets or ring Joints (OISD-6.2.2)
 Safe procedures for maintenance including nitrogen purging and use of non-
sparking tools.
The total storage facility will be covered properly by the following Fire Protection
System as per OISD 144 standard.
 Entire fire protection/ hazard control and detection system has been made to
meet OISD 144 standard.
 Two fire water tanks of total capacity of 5085 KL have been installed. This
storage Capacity will also take care of requirement for the three additional
mounded bullets.
 Hydrant ring main system around the new Bullets will be provided with fire
hydrant points and monitors as per requirements of OISD. The proposed
Mounded Bullets will also be provided with a fire hydrant system all around
and water sprinkler system as required In addition, adequate numbers of
portable fire extinguishers of dry chemical type will also be provided.
 Supplementary protection of bullets by medium facility of water spray system
hooked up with fire detection system.
 Provision of Fire Extinguishers as per requirement of OISD and TAC.
 Existing water storage capacity and fire pumps will be augmented as per OISD
to meet the requirement of the plant post-augmentation.
 Safety distances between facilities and new proposed LPG Bullets will be
provided as per PESO/ OISD norms.
 Mock fire drills are conducted at regular intervals and the observations are
recorded. Personnel intended to operate the plant are well qualified and well
trained. Plant operations are supervised by a responsible Officer. The working
personnel are well informed and well trained for fire hazards and firefighting
systems. Bottling Plant security system has been so envisaged to ensure strict
compliance of safety requirements and to take up prompt and proper action in
case of any emergency.
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4. QUANTITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS
4.1. Input Data for QRA

The failure scenarios and the relevant input data for QRA of HPCL LPG storage and bottling
plant at Patna are shown in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 : Failure scenarios and the relevant input data
Leak Leak
S. Material & Temp. Pressure
Description Size Frequency
No. Phase (C) (kg/cm2g)
(mm) (per year)
LPG Mounded Bullets
1 LPG Mounded Bullet LPG Liquid 30 7.0 5 3.0E-04
Liquid Inlet Line 25 8.0E-05
100 3.0E-05
2 LPG Mounded Bullet LPG Liquid 30 7.0 + Liq. 5 3.0E-04
Liquid Outlet Line Head 25 1.0E-04
100 3.0E-05
3 LPG Mounded Bullet LPG Vapour 30 7.0 5 5.0E-04
Vapour Line 25 2.0E-04
100 4.0E-05
LPG Transfer Pumps
4 LPG Transfer Pump LPG Liquid 30 10 5 7.5E-04
including discharge 25 2.5E-04
to stationary filling 100 4.0E-05
system
LPG Compressor
5 LPG Compressor LPG Vapour 60 10 5 3.0E-03
25 1.0E-03
100 9.0E-04
LPG Road Tanker & Unloading Arm
6 LPG Tanker & LPG Liquid 30 9.0 5 5.0E-05
Unloading Arm 25 1.5E-05
Note: Failure rate 1.0E-05 per year means 1.0 x 10-5 per year
4.2. Population Data

Plant operations are carried out only during day time in general shift.
The distribution of personnel in the HPCL Patna LPG storage bottling plant is shown in
Table 4.2.
Table 4.2 : Distribution of People in LPG Bottling Plant, Patna
1st 2nd 3rd General
S.No Location Total
shift shift shift shift
1 Bullet Area 0 0 0 0 0
2 Pump House 2 2 0 0 4
3 TT Gantry 2 2 0 0 4
4 Valve Changing shed 1 1 0 0 2
5 Valve Salvaging shed 1 1 0 0 2
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1st 2nd 3rd General

S.No Location Total
shift shift shift shift
6 Filling shed 23 23 0 0 46
7 ETP Area 1 1 0 0 2
8 Storage Shed 0 0 0 0 0
9 Unloading shed 6 5 0 0 11
10 Loading Shed 10 10 0 0 20
11 MCC 1 1 0 1 3
12 Fire engine shed 1 1 1 0 3
13 Retesting Shed 0 0 0 22 22
14 Admin Building Area 8 7 0 8 23
15 Grass Cutting 0 0 0 8 8
16 Security Cabin 4 4 4 7 19
Total 60 58 5 46 169
4.3. Ignition Sources

Ignition sources are strictly controlled in the LPG bottling plant area. All electrical
equipment and fittings are flame-proof type.
No vehicle is allowed inside the premises without approved spark arrestor in the
engine exhaust.
The following sources of ignition are considered in the risk analysis.

 Substation
 Diesel generator
 LT yard/ Transformer
 Canteen
4.4. Weather parameters

Weather parameters play a significant role in dispersion analysis. The notable parameters for
assessing the atmosphere are wind speed, atmospheric stability, ambient temperature,
humidity and topographic parameters.
Atmospheric stability represents the vertical turbulence in the air due to temperature
differentials caused by heating of the earth by solar radiation. Atmospheric stability effects
are represented through Pasquill parameters as follows shown in Table 4.3.
Table 4.3 : Pasquill parameters
Stability Class Atmospheric Condition
A Very Unstable
B Unstable
C Slightly Unstable
D Neutral
E Stable
F Very Stable
The relationship between wind speed and atmospheric stability is shown in Table
4.4.
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Table 4.4 : Relationship between wind speed and atmospheric stability

Wind speed Day-Time: Night-Time
Solar Radiation Cloud Cover
(m/s) Strong Medium Slight Thin Medium Overcast
<3/8 >3/8 >4/5
<2 A A-B B - - D
2-3 A-B B C E F D
3-5 B B-C C D E D
5-6 C C-D D D D D
>6 C D D D D D
Category D (neutral) is the most probable at sites in moderate climates and may occur for up
to 80 % of the time at relevant sites. Stability F (very stable) represents the most adverse
condition in which dispersion extends over longer distances horizontally. Normally, stability
F occurs for short periods in the year, mainly during winter nights.
Weather data (monthly average maximum & minimum temperature and rain fall) for Patna
are indicated in Table 4.5.
Table 4.5 : Monthly average weather data
Month Max. Temperature Min. Temperature Precipitation
(°C) (°C) (mm)
January 23 11 15
February 25 13 19
March 32 19 11
April 37 23 7
May 38 26 36
June 36 27 181
July 33 27 294
August 32 26 332
September 32 26 218
October 31 23 58
November 28 16 9
December 24 11 6
Wind rose diagram for distribution of direction from which wind is blowing and wind
speed is shown in Figure 4.1.
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Figure 4.1 : Wind Rose Diagram for Patna

The representative combinations of weather parameters for the site are considered in this
study are listed in Table 4.6.
Table 4.6 : Weather Parameters for Risk Analysis
Description #1 #2 #3
Temperature (C) 15 30 30
Wind speed (m/s) 2 3 5
Atmospheric Stability F D D
4.5. Ignition Sources

In case of gas leakage, ignition of the gas will result in damage due to fire or explosion.
Therefore, identification of ignition sources is important in risk analysis.
The electrical and instrument items in the installation conform to the electrical hazardous area
classification. Flame-proof electrical items will be installed in the classified areas, and these
will not be ignition sources. Vehicles inside the plant are provided with spark arrestors in the
exhaust.
There is no overhead HT electrical line in the plant area which may act as ignition source.
The following ignition sources are identified for input to Phast Risk software.
 Vehicles moving in the road
 Electrical switchgear room and transformer area
 Diesel generator.
4.6. Hazardous Properties of LPG

The flammable consequences of LPG release from equipment are mainly the following:
 Jet fire/ pool fire/ flash fire
 Vapour cloud explosion
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Properties of LPG relevant to this QRA study are as follows.

Composition: Mixture of Propane and Butane
Normal Boiling Point: (-)6 C
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): 1.8 % (vol)
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): 9.5 % (vol)
Auto ignition temperature: 410-580 C (approx.)
LPG is stored as liquid under pressure. LPG vapours are heavier than air and
disperse close to ground level. LPG odorized with ethyl mercaptan is received in
the plant so as to provide warning in case of leakage.
4.7. Consequence Analysis
4.7.1. Jet/ Pool Fire Radiation
The effect from jet fire and pool fire is thermal radiation intensity on the receptor surface as
shown in Table 4.7.
Table 4.7 : Damage Effects due to Jet/ Pool Fire Radiation
Heat Radiation Intensity Observed Effect
(kW/m2)
4 Sufficient to cause pain to personnel if unable to
reach cover within 20 seconds; 0% lethality.
12.5 Minimum energy required for piloted ignition of
wood, melting of plastic tubing.
37.5 Sufficient to cause damage to process equipment.
Thermal radiation intensity exceeding 37.5 kW/m² may cause escalation due to damage of
other equipment.
Thermal radiation intensity exceeding 12.5 kW/m² may cause ignition of combustibles on
buildings and impairment of escape route.
Thermal radiation intensity exceeding 4 kW/m² may cause burn injury on personnel injury.
4.7.2. Vapour cloud explosion (VCE)
When a large quantity of flammable vapour or gas is released, mixes with air to produce
sufficient mass in the flammable range and is then ignited, the result is a vapour cloud
explosion (VCE). In the LPG installation large release of LPG from equipment or piping has
potential for vapour cloud explosion. The damage effect of vapour cloud explosion is due to
overpressure as shown in Table 4.8.
Table 4.8 : VCE over pressure limit and Observed Effect
Over-pressure Effect Observed Damage
bar(g) psig
0.021 0.3 “Safe distance” (probability 0.95 of no serious damage
below this value); projectile limit; some damage to
house ceilings; 10% of window glass broken.
0.069 1 Repairable damage; partial demolition of houses; steel
frame of clad building slightly distorted.
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bar(g) psig
0.138 2 Partial collapse of walls of houses.
0.207 3 Heavy machines in industrial buildings suffered little
damage; steel frame building distorted and pulled away
from foundations.
4.7.3. Consequence Analysis Results for LPG Bottling Plant
The whole range of leak sizes (small, medium & large) with the appropriate failure
frequencies are taken into account in QRA using Phast software. Results of
consequence analysis are presented for the following credible failure scenarios:
In the case of equipment and associated piping, sources of release of hazardous
materials normally encountered are the following:
 Seal leak in pumps and valves
 Leaks from corrosion damage
 Leaks from flange joint
 Leaks from damaged small-bore connections
Pumps used in process plants are normally provided with advanced type of
mechanical seals. Any leak from such seals will be from a small clearance around the
shaft. The leak size is estimated as equivalent to 5 mm diameter hole with cross
sectional area of about 20 sq. mm.
Corrosion damage in equipment or piping usually starts as small pin hole leak or
crack. The leak size is estimated as equivalent to 5 mm diameter hole. If the leak is
allowed to continue it will become larger in size.
Flange joints in process plant equipment and piping are normally raised face or ring
type (RTJ). Raised face flanges are usually provided with spiral wound metallic
gaskets which are not expected to rupture catastrophically. Leak from such flange
joint will be from small gap due to the following causes:
 Excess strain due to thermal expansion, inadequate flexibility or improper
supports
 Weakening of one or more bolts in the flange joint
The flow area for leakage from flange joint calculated by multiplying the length of
opening along inner circumference by the gap (about 3 mm) is estimated to be less
than the cross sectional area of a hole with 25 mm diameter for the flange sizes used
in the plant.
Small bore connections for instrument tapping are normally ¾ inch size. Vent and
drain connections are normally 1 inch (25 mm) size.
Leak size equivalent to 25 mm diameter hole is therefore considered for consequence
analysis to represent maximum credible release scenario.
For the purpose of preparing emergency response plan, it will also be necessary to
consider worst case scenarios such as catastrophic failure of large storage vessel. In
this installation, the existing and proposed LPG storage vessels are mounded type
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which is not susceptible to such failure. Therefore, catastrophic failure of LPG road
tanker is considered for worst case scenario.
Results of consequence analysis by Phast software for significant leak scenarios relevant to
the LPG bottling plant are shown in the Table 4.9.
Graphical results plotted on the site map drawings are shown in Figure 4.2 to 4.8.
Table 4.9 : Results of Consequence Analysis for LPG Bottling Plant
Downwind Distance (metres)
S.
Description Parameter Weather (Wind speed & Stability)
No.
2 m/s; F 3 m/s; D 5 m/s; D
Maximum Credible Scenario
1. LPG Mounded Bullet Liquid Line Leak
Pool Fire Radiation Intensity 4 kW/m2 55 54 53
12.5 kW/m2 34 34 35
37.5 kW/m2 16 17 19
VCE Overpressure 0.02 bar 46 41 38
0.07 bar 25 23 22
0.2 bar 18 17 16
2. LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak
12.5 kW/m2 35 35 36
37.5 kW/m2 17 18 20
0.07 bar 25 23 22
0.2 bar 18 17 16
3. LPG Tanker Unloading Arm Leak
12.5 kW/m2 32 32 33
37.5 kW/m2 15 16 17
0.07 bar 25 22 22
0.2 bar 17 17 16
4. LPG Vapour Compressor Discharge Line Leak
Jet Fire Radiation Intensity 4 kW/m2 20 20 20
12.5 kW/m2 16 16 17
37.5 kW/m2 12 9 11
Worst Case Scenario
5. LPG Road Tanker Failure
0.07 bar 99 99 97
0.2 bar 54 54 53
BLEVE/ Fire Ball Radiation 4 kW/m2 264 254 249
12.5 kW/m2 133 128 124
37.5 kW/m2 Not Not Not
reached reached reached
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(1) New Mounded LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak
Figure 4.2 : Mounded LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak - Pool Fire Radiation Intensity
Figure 4.3 : Mounded LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak – VCE Overpressure
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(2) LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak
Figure 4.4 : LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak - Pool Fire Radiation Intensity
Figure 4.5 : LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak – VCE Overpressure
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(3) LPG Vapour Compressor Discharge Line Leak
Figure 4.6 : LPG Compressor Discharge Line Leak - Jet Fire Radiation Intensity
(4) LPG Road Tanker Unloading Arm Leak
Figure 4.7 : LPG Road Tanker Unloading Arm Leak - Pool Fire Radiation Intensity
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Figure 4.8 : LPG Road Tanker Unloading Arm Leak – VCE Overpressure
(5) LPG Road Tanker Failure
Figure 4.9 : LPG Road Tanker Failure – VCE Overpressure
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Figure 4.10 : LPG Road Tanker Failure – Fire ball Radiation Intensity
4.7.4. Review of Consequence Analysis Results

Results of consequence analysis using Phast software indicate the following:
In case pf maximum credible leak scenarios represented by leak from 25 mm diameter
hole in various plant sections (liquid outlet from LPG bullet, LPG pump discharge
line to cylinder filling units, LPG tanker unloading arm and LPG compressor
discharge line) significant effect distances for pool fire and vapour cloud explosion
overpressure are mostly within the plant boundary,
The administrative building and fire water pump room are well beyond the significant
effect distances for the maximum credible scenarios.
In the event of worst case scenario of road tanker failure, significant effect distances
for fire radiation and vapour cloud explosion overpressure extend about 250 m
beyond the plant boundary. However, adequate protective measures including gas
detection system and sprinkler system are provided to prevent such failures.
4.8. QRA Results for LPG Storage & Bottling Plant
The detailed results of QRA for HPCL LPG bottling plant in Patna provided as outputs from
Phast Risk software are presented in this section.
4.8.1. Individual risk
The iso-risk contours for LPG bottling plant are shown in Figure 4.9.
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1E-05 per year
1E-06 per year
Figure 4.11 : Iso-Risk Contours on Plot Plan

Enlarged diagram showing iso-risk contours for LPG bottling plant are shown in Figure 4.10.
1E-05 per year
1E-06 per year
Figure 4.12 : Iso-Risk Contours on Plot Plan (Enlarged)
Individual Risk to Public

Risk contour of 1.0E-06 per year is within the plant boundary. Therefore the maximum
individual risk to members of the public outside the plant boundary is 1.0E-06 per year.
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Individual Risk to Plant Personnel

The highest iso-risk contour inside the plant area is 1.0E-05 per year. Therefore the individual
risk at any location in the plant does not exceed 1.0E-04 per year.
By taking risk transect at different locations, it is found that the maximum location-specific
individual risk (LSIR) in the plant area is 6.0E-05 per year.
However, any individual person is present in the plant location only for a limited period in a
year. The individual-specific individual risk (ISIR) is calculated taking into account the
fraction of time the individual stays at the location. Normally the plant personnel work in
daily shift of 8 hours. Therefore the maximum individual-specific individual risk,
ISIR = LSIR x (8/24) per year.
= (6.0E-05) x (1/3) per year = 2.0E-05 per year
The maximum value of individual risk to plant personnel in the HPCL Patna LPG bottling
plant is 2.0E-05 per year.
The values of maximum individual risk to public and plant personnel in HPCL Patna LPG
storage & bottling plant in comparison with the risk tolerance criteria are shown in Figure
4.10.
Risk to Risk to
Personnel Public
Intolerable
Risk
-3
10 per year
-4
10 per year
Max. Individual Risk to Plant Risk Tolerable

Personnel: 2 x 10-5 per year if ALARP
Max. Individual Risk to Public:

1 x 10-6 per year
-6 -6
10 per year 10 per year
Acceptable
Risk
Figure 4.13 : Maximum Individual Risk at HPCL LPG Bottling Plant, Patna
4.8.2. Societal Risk

The FN Curves for societal risk due to HPCL LPG storage and bottling plant at Patna is
shown in Figure 4.20.
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Figure 4.14 : Societal Risk due to HPCL Storage & Bottling Plant, Patna
It is seen that the societal risks due to HPCL Patna LPG storage & bottling plant at Patna is
close to the Acceptable Risk region.
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5. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1. Conclusions
The scope of this QRA study covers the existing LPG storage and bottling plant of HPCL at
Patna including the proposed three mounded bullets each with 500 MT capacity and related
facilities.
The conclusions of QRA study are as follows.
 Maximum individual risk to the public is 1.0E-06 per year which is in the
Acceptable Risk level.
 Maximum individual risk to personnel working in the LPG bottling plant is

2.0E-05 per year, which is in the lower part of ALARP region.
 Societal risk due to LPG bottling plant is close to Acceptable region.

Based on the above results it is concluded that the LPG storage & bottling plant of HPCL at
Patna conform to the specified risk tolerance criteria.
Results of consequence analysis indicate that significant fire radiation and explosion
overpressure effects for maximum credible leak scenarios are mostly within the plant
boundary.
For worst case scenarios involving catastrophic failure of road tanker the fire ball radiation
and vapour cloud explosion effects can extend beyond the plant boundary. However,
adequate safety provisions including gas detection system and sprinkler system are provided
to prevent such occurrences.
All the 5 Nos. LPG bullets the existing 2 Nos. and the proposed 3 Nos. are mounded type
which is not susceptible to BLEVE hazard. Therefore will result in enhanced safety of LPG
storage system.
HPCL has responsibility to maintain the risk within the ALARP region by ensuring effective
safety management system and adopting the best industry practices applicable to operation
and maintenance of LPG storage and bottling plant.
The LPG storage and bottling plant of HPCL at Patna conforms to the requirements of OISD
Standards 144, 150 and 158. The proposed addition of LPG storage capacity in the form of
mounded bullets represents the industry best practice with regard to safety.
Fire protection system has been provided conforming to the requirement of OISD standards.
This includes the following:
 Fire/ gas detectors with alarms
 Fire water storage and distribution system with hydrants, monitors and
sprinklers
Remote operated fire-safe type emergency isolation valves, non-return valves and excess
flow check valves have been provided as per the requirement of OISD standards. Multiple
level instruments of reliable type and overfill protection system have been provided for the
LPG bullets.
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Emergency response/ disaster management plan is properly implemented in the installation.

This has been updated for the proposed additional LPG storage.
5.2. Recommendations
The following recommendations are made to ensure that the risks at HPCL Patna LPG
storage and bottling plant are maintained at low level.
1. Emergency push buttons for closing the remote-operated shut-off valves
(ROSOVs) and stop LPG pumps/ compressors are to be provided in control
room and other safe locations.
2. Flange joints are potential source of leakage. Raised face flanges with metallic
spiral wound gaskets or tongue & groove type flanges should be used in LPG
service as specified by OISD.
3. Prevention of ignition
 The flame-proof electrical equipment should be properly maintained by
competent and trained personnel to ensure their integrity.
 The spark arrestors used for vehicles should be maintained by regular
checking.
 Use of cell phones should not be allowed in the LPG installation.
4. Control room: There is provision of control room for housing the instrument
panels, alarms from fire & gas detection system, emergency push button and
communication equipment.
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ANNEXURE – I
PLANT LAYOUT DRAWING
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Annexure XI
:
Emergency Response Disaster Management Plans
(ERDMP)
AT PATNA
ERDMP REPORT FOR LPG MOUNDED NEW BULLETS
10THOCTOBER, 2016

NEW DELHI
ERDMP-HPCL LPG BOTTLING PLANT, PATNA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON FURNISHING THE INFORMATION .........................................1
2.0 INTRODUCTION (ERDMP CLAUSE NO- 1.0) .........................................................................................3
3.0 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS (ERDMP CLAUSE NO- 2.0) ............................................................................7
4.0 APPLICABILITY (PNGRB CLAUSE NO- 3.0), SCOPE & INTENT (PNGRB CLAUSE NO 4.0)
ANDASSIGNMENT ...................................................................................................................................12
5.0 CONTENTS (PNGRB -CLAUSE NO-5.0) ...............................................................................................15
6.0 CLASSIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO 6.0) AND SCHEDULE OF
IMPLEMENTATION OF CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ERDMP (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO-7)..................................16
7.0 CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT OR NON COMPLIANCE (ERDMP CLAUSE NO 8.0).............................20
8.0 REQUIREMENTS UNDER OTHER STATUTES (ERDMP CLAUSE NO 9.0) .............................................22
9.0 PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-10) ....................................................................24
CHECK LIST-1 ...........................................................................................................................................47
10.0 EMERGENCY MITIGATION MEASURES (ERDMP CLAUSE NO- 11.0)................................................49
CHECK LIST-2 ...........................................................................................................................................52
11.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MEASURES. (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-12)..............................................53
CHECK LIST-3 ...........................................................................................................................................58
12.0 RESPONSE PROCEDURES AND MEASURES (CLAUSE NO 13.0)........................................................59
CHECK LIST-4 ...........................................................................................................................................61
13.0 EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-14). ..........................62
CHECK LIST-5 ...........................................................................................................................................70
14.0 EMERGENCY INFRASTRUCTURE (ERDMP CLAUSE NO 15.0) ...........................................................70
15.0 DECLARRAHTION OF ON-SITE & OFF-SITE EMERGENCIES (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO 16.0) ...................73
16. RESOURCES FOR CONTROLLING EMERGENCY (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO.17) .........................................76
CHECK LIST-6 ...........................................................................................................................................81
17.0 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (ERDMP-CLAUSE 18.0) .................................................................82
18.0 MEDICAL FACILITIES (ERDMP- CLAUSE NO 19.0) ............................................................................84
19. SAFE- EVACUATION (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-20)...................................................................................86
20. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING EXTERNAL AGENCIES.( ERDMP
CLAUSE NO-22)........................................................................................................................................89
21. REPORTING OF THE INCIDENT (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-23) ..................................................................91
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22.0 ACTION AFTER REPORTING OF THE INCIDENT (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-24), TERMINATION OF
EMERGENCY (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-25) AND EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROCEDURES (ERDMP CLAUSE
NO-26) .....................................................................................................................................................92
CHECK LIST-7 ...........................................................................................................................................93
23.0 ERDMP FOR PIPELINE CARRYING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ............................................................95
24. ERDMP FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-28). ....................................................96
24.0 INTEGRATION OF THE ERDMP WITH THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (ERDMP
CLAUSE NO-28)......................................................................................................................................106
25.0 INTEGRATION OF THE ERDMP WITH THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ...............108
26.0 Miscellaneous (ERDMP Clause No- 30.0)......................................................................................108
VARIOUS SCHEDULES OF ERDMP ................................................................................................ 109

SCHEDULE – I .........................................................................................................................................110
Schedule – II ..........................................................................................................................................111
SCHEDULE – III .......................................................................................................................................112
SCHEDULE – IV ......................................................................................................................................113
Schedule – V ..........................................................................................................................................115
SCHEDULE – VI ......................................................................................................................................117
Schedule –VII .........................................................................................................................................120
SCHEDULE –VIII .....................................................................................................................................122
SCHEDULE – IX .......................................................................................................................................125
ANNEXURES ............................................................................................................................... 127
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1.0 NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON FURNISHING THE INFORMATION

S.No Particulars Details
1. Name Mr. ANIL KAUSHIK
2. Designation Senior Plant Manager, Plant Head, HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant.
3. Address of HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD
the facility Patna LPG Bottling Plant
Gidha Industrial Growth Centre, Gidha
Arrah, Distt- Bhojpur, PIN-802314, Bihar State
4. Telephones- : 06182-277241, 277663 (Direct)
5. Mobile +9194312027400
6. E-mail akaushik@hpcl.in
1.1 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation limited

HPCL is a Government of India Enterprise with a Navratna Status, and a Forbes 2000 and Global
Fortune 500 company. It had originally been incorporated as a company under the Indian Companies
Act 1913. It is listed on the Bombay Stock exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), India.
HPCL owns & operates 2 major refineries producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels & specialties,
one in Mumbai (West Coast) of 6.5 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) capacity and the
other in Visakhapatnam, (East Coast) with a capacity of 8.3 MMTPA. HPCL also owns and operates
the largest Lube Refinery in the country producing Lube Base Oils of international standards, with a
capacity of 428 TMT. This Lube Refinery accounts for over 40% of the India's total Lube Base Oil
production .HPCL maintains Storage terminals and depots, aviation fuel stations and HPCL (LPG)
bottling plants.
1. Name of the Organization Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
2. Contact Person of the organization Patna HPCL LPG Bottling Plant.
 Name, Mr. Anil Kaushik
 Designation. Sr. Plant Manager
 Mobile No +91-9431027400
3. Address of Company, Requiring Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Management System Implementation
Marketing Office
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Hindustan Bhawan
8, ShoorjiVallabhdas Marg, Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400001,MahArrahstra, India
Email-mktghqo@hpcl.co.in
LPG Marketing Corporate Office
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Petroleum House
17, Jamshedji Tata Road
Mumbai 400020, Maharashtra, India
Email- corphqo@hpcl.co.in
4. Brief Description of Nature of Services HPCL owns & operates 2 major refineries producing
of the Company a wide variety of petroleum fuels & specialties, one
in Mumbai (West Coast) of 6.5 Million Metric
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Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) capacity and the other

in Visakhapatnam, (East Coast) with a capacity
of 8.3 MMTPA. HPCL also owns and operates the
largest Lube Refinery in the country producing Lube
Base Oils of international standards, with a capacity
of 428 TMT.
5. Year of Establishment Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a
public limited company, was established on July 15,
1974.
6. Organizational Structure  Chairman and Managing Director
 Director -Marketing
 Director -Refinery
 Director—Human Resources
 Director-Finance
 GM/DGM-LPG
7. Name of the different Departments in  Marketing
the organization  HR &Finance
 Pipe Line & Project’s
 O&D
 Refinery.
 LPG Bottling Plants
8. Approximate number of Persons at Regular employee-14 No.
the HPCL Bottling Plant , Patna Approximate Contract employees-155No.
9. HSE in charge at PatnaHPCL Bottling Sri Rakesh Kumar Singh, Sr. Operations Officer/
Plant. Safety Officer.
Mobile -9473192464
rakeshksingh@hpcl.in
10. Management system certification yes
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2.0 INTRODUCTION (ERDMP CLAUSE NO- 1.0)

Emergency/disaster is an undesirable occurrence of events of such magnitude and nature that
adversely affect production, cause loss of human lives and property as well as damage to the
environment. Industrial installations are vulnerable to various kinds of natural and manmade
disasters.
Examples of natural disaster are flood, cyclone, earthquake; lightning etc. and manmade disasters are
like major fire, explosion, sudden heavy leakage of toxic/poisonous gases, civil war, nuclear attacks,
terrorist activities, sabotage etc. It is impossible to forecast the time and nature of disaster, which
might strike an undertaking. However, an effective disaster management plan helps to minimize the
losses in terms of human lives, plant assets and environmental damage and resumes working
condition as soon as possible.
Risk Analysis forms an integral part of disaster management plan and any realistic Disaster -
Management plan can only be made after proper risk analysis study of the activities and the facilities
provided in the installation. Correct assessment and evaluation of the potential hazards, advance
meticulous planning for prevention and control, training of personnel, mock drills and liaison with
outside services available can minimize losses to the plant assets, rapidly contain the damage effects
and effectively rehabilitate the damage areas.
2.1 Location of the plant, surrounding areas & population
The LPG bottling plant of M/s HPCL, Patna has been set up with a view to cater the growing demand
of LPG in the areas of Patna, Gaya, Buxar, Aurangabad, Vaishali, Nalanda, Siwan, Gopalgunj, Champ
Arrahn, Kaimur.
The plant is mainly surrounded by other industries. HPCL LPG plant has been established at the side
of NH 30 connecting Patna and Varanasi.
Topography of the Plant
East – Road-Rice Milll.
West – Agricultural plot
North- Flour Mill
South – HPCL & BPCL Retail outlet, Godowns
The total population around 2 km radius is aprox 40000. The large settlements are Kayamnagar and
Sakkadih.
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Description of Facilities
HPCL LPG Bottling Plant at Patna consists of the following systems:
 Receipt of LPG through Road Tankers
 Storage of LPG in MSV bullets.
 Pressure Testing of Cylinder
LPG Storage
The existing facility contains two Mounded bullets of 500 MT capacity each. The Storage
vessels have been provided with all necessary fittings, for filling, emptying, vapor
pressurization, draining facilities and measuring devices like pressure gauges temperature
gauges, level indicators, High level alarm, safety relief valves etc. It is proposed to install three
mounded bullets of 500 MT capacities with total expansion capacity of 2500 MT Capacity.
1 LPG Mounded Bullets 2x500MT=1000MT
The capacity of Proposed additional Mounded Bullet Bullets.
2 LPG Mounded bullets 3x500 MT= 1500 MT
Total Capacity after Expansion 2500 MT
The plant is situated in Village, Gidha on Varanasi- Patna NH 30 Road.

So Disaster Management Plan is very important issue for HPCL LPG Bottling Plant where any
leakage, fire & Explosion in that area may disturb nearby localities and villages
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BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS IN PLANT
Receipt Bulk LPG through ` HMEL Bhatinda, HPCL Vizag, GAIL- Auriya,
HPCL-Haldia
Present Storage of LPG in (i) Bullets of MSV- 2x500 MT

(presently total-500 MT) and 03 proposed mounded
Rejection of Defective
Bullets 03x 500 MT. Total storage capacity will be -2500
Cylinders
MT
Empty Repaired Cylinders Bottling in LPG Cylinders of various capacity of

14.2 kg & 19.0 kg. Manual Filling of 35/47.5
Kg Cylinders through Static Filling Scale.
Evacuation/ repair ofDefective

Checking of Filled Cylinders
Cylinders
Isolate of Defective Cylinders
Loading of Filled Cylinders into Packed

Truck
Despatch of filled packed cylinders in

Trucks to Dealers
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3.0 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS (ERDMP CLAUSE NO- 2.0)

This Emergency Response Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) of HPCL’s LPG Bottling Plant is framed
upon PNGRB Code of Practices for Emergency Response & Disaster Management Plan Regulations
2010 and OISD-141(Schedule-VIII).
Table-3 .1 Definitions of Terms ((As per Clause No 2.0 of PNGRB)
ACT Act means the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006
Assembly Points In a Disaster, it will almost certainly be necessary to evacuate personnel from
affected areas and, as a precautionary measure, to further evacuate non-
essential workers from areas likely to be affected, should the emergency
escalate. The evacuation will be effected on getting necessary message from
individual Site Controllers (SC). On evacuation, employees should be directed
to pre-determine safe places called Assembly Points. The Assembly Points
are to be located well away from plant and equipment and near exits from
plants and conspicuously identified.
Board Board means the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board established
under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Act
Chief Incident Chief Incident Controller is the person who assumes absolute control of the
Controller/ Coordinator works and determines the actions necessary to control the emergency.
Code of Practice Codes of practice means the codes of practice for emergency response and
disaster management plan notified by the Board.
Consequences The effect on people, plant and environment, both on-site and off-site due to
Disaster
Disaster/ Major An industrial Disaster could be defined as an “occurrence of such magnitude
Emergency so as to create a situation in which normal pattern of life within an
industry/plant is suddenly disrupted, adversely affecting not only the
personnel and property within such an industrial area, but also in the
vicinity”. It will require the assistance from inside and outside agencies and
use of outside resources to handle it effectively.
Disaster management “Disaster management plan“ means a well coordinated, comprehensive
Plan response plan to contain loss of life, property, environment and provide
speedy and effective recovery by making the most effective use of available
resources in case of a disaster.
Emergency Emergency means a situation or scenario which has the potential to cause
serious danger to persons, environment or damage to property and which
tends to cause disruption inside or outside the premises and may require the
help of outside resources
Emergency Control The Emergency Control Centre is the place from where the operations to
Centre handle the Disaster / emergency are directed and coordinated. It should be
located at minimum risk area.
Emergency Response Emergency Response vehicle (ERV) means a vehicle for handling emergencies
vehicle (ERV) having necessary equipment meant for rescue and relief operations and ERV
can be put to use within installation, outside of installation including road
incident
Escape Routes The roads leading to the Assembly Points are the designated escape routes.
The escape routes would be clearly marked with arrow marks for easy
identification and escape.
Hazard The size and nature of the event unforeseen. A potential for human injury,
damage to property, damage to the environment, or some combination
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thereof
Incident Incident means an unplanned or unintended or intended event having
potential to cause damage to life, property and environment
Incident Record Register Incident Record Register means a register containing complete information
pertaining to all incidents covering near miss, and all other incidents leading
to Level-I, Level-II and Level-III emergencies
Installation Installation means facilities, namely, gaseous product pipeline, liquid Product
pipeline, hydrocarbons processing installation, oil and natural gas ASFs and
commercial storage and transportation, hydrocarbons gas bottling
Installations including CNG, city gas distribution facilities and retail outlets
Key Personnel The essential actions during a Disaster depend upon the prevailing
circumstances. Nevertheless, it is imperative that the required actions are
promptly and effectively organized by nominated people, each having
specified responsibilities as part of coordinated plan. Such nominated
personnel are known as KEY PERSONNEL.
Leak Leak means release or discharge of a dangerous chemicals or substances or
material into the environment.
Level-I, Level-II & Level-III Level-I, Level-II & Level-III emergency means an emergency as defined under
emergency sub regulation 6 (a), 6(b) &6(c)
Mutual aid association Mutual aid association means an industrial mutual aid association in which
participating industries as a community shall assist each other in case of
emergency. Mutual aid associations supplement a site’s emergency control
plan. Services of member industries shall be requested only when the
emergency threatens to exceed the capability of otherwise available
resources.
Non-Key Personnel Non-Key Personnel are those to whom specific responsibility is not assigned
in the management of emergency.
Occupier Occupier of an installation means the person who has ultimate control over
the affairs of the installation.
Off site emergency plan Off site emergency plan means a response plan to control and mitigate the
effects of catastrophic incidents in above ground installation (AGI) or
underground installations (UGI) or road transportation. This plan shall be
prepared by the district administration based on the data provided by the
installation(s), to make the most effective use of combined resources, i.e.
internal as well as external to minimize loss of life, property, and environment
to restore facilities at the earliest.
On site emergency On site emergency means an emergency that takes place in an installation
and the effects are confined to the Installation premise’s involving only the
people working inside the ASFs and to deal with such eventualities is the
responsibility of the occupier and is mandatory. It may also require help of
outside resources
On site emergency plan On site emergency plan means a response plan to contain and minimize the
effects due to emergencies within the installations which have a potential to
cause damage to people and facilities within the installation premises.
Recovery It means that all those short term and long term activities undertaken by the
management to normalize the operations after an emergency./ Disaster.
Risk Risk means the chance of a specific undesired event occurring within a
specified period or in specified circumstances and it may be either a
frequency or a probability of a specific undesired event taking place.
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Risk analysis Risk analysis means the identification of undesired events that lead to the
materialization of a hazard, the analysis of the mechanisms by which these
undesired events could occur and, usually, the estimation of the extent,
magnitude, and likelihood of any harmful effects.
Risk Assessment Risk Assessment means the quantitative evaluation of the likelihood of
undesired events and the likelihood of harm or damage being caused by
them, together with the value judgments made concerning the significance of
the result.
Risk Management Risk Management means the program that embraces all administrative and
operational programs that are designed to reduce the risk of emergencies
involving acutely hazardous materials. Such programs include, but are not
limited to, ensuring the design safety of new and existing equipment,
standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance, operator training,
incident investigation procedures, risk assessment for unit operations,
emergency planning, and internal and external procedures to ensure that
these programs are being executed as planned.
Site incident controller Site incident controller means the person who goes to the scene of the
emergency and supervises the actions necessary to overcome the emergency
at the site of the incident
Spill Spill” means an unintended release or discharge of hydrocarbon or any other
dangerous liquid into the environment.
Site Incident Controller/ Site incident Controller is the first person who goes to the scene of
Coordinator emergency and directs the actions at the location of incident to overcome the
Disaster.
Teams A number of special actions may have to be carried out by specified works
personnel to control as well as minimize the damage and loss. For this
purpose, designated teams should be available. Each Team will be headed by
a Leader
Transport Emergency Transport Emergency (TREM) Card means a card containing details about the
(TREM) Card nature of hazards, protective devices, telephone numbers and actions related
to spillage, fire, first aid and other details of national and international (UN)
numbers or signage which is common in India and abroad
Unconfined Vapour Unconfined Vapour Cloud Explosion (UVCE) means the formation of vapour
Cloud Explosion (UVCE) cloud due to release of significant quantity of liquefied hydrocarbons into the
atmosphere and its explosion due to ignition which may cause high over
pressure and low pressure that cause very heavy damage
Words and expressions used and not defined in these regulations, but defined in the Act or rules or
regulations made there under, shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in this Act or in the
rules or regulation, as the case may be.
TABLE-3.2 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

1. API American Petroleum Institute 31 NFPA National Fire Protection
Association
2 ASME American Society of Mechanical 32 NRV Non Return Valve
Engineers
3 BLEVE Boiling liquid expanding vapor 33 OHSMS Occupational Health & Safety
explosion Management System
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4 DG Diesel Generating Set 34 OISD Oil India Safety Directorate

5 DCS Distributed Control System 35 PA Pressure Alarm- Low/ High
6 DDMA District Disaster Management 36 PI Pressure Indicator
Authorities
7 DMP Disaster Management System 37 PLC Programmed Logical Controller
8 DPT Dye Penetration Test 38 PHAST Process Hazard Analysis
Software Tool
9 EMS- Environment Management 39 PESO Petroleum and explosive safety
System organization
10 E&P Exploration & Production 40 PNGRB Petroleum & Natural Gas
Regulatory Board
11 FIC Flow Indicator Controller 41 PSV Pressure Safety Valve
12 FC Flow Controller 42 PS Pressure Switch- Low-Low/ Low/
High
13 HAZOP Hazards and Operatibility Study 43 QMS Quality Management System
14 HPCL Hindustan Petroleum 44 QRA Quantitative Risk Assessment
Corporation Limited
15 HSD High Speed Diesel 45 ROV Remote Operated Valve
16 HSE Heath, Safety & Environment 46 SMPV Static and Mobile Pressure
Vessels,(Unfired) Rules, 1981
17 LA Level Alarm 47 STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
18 LAN Local Area Network 48 SOP Standard Operating Practices
19 LI Level Indicator 49 SDMA State Disaster Management

Authorities (SDMA
20 LISALL Low Low level Alarm sent to DCS 50 SPCB State Pollution Control Board
in Control room
21 LI Level Indicator 51 SRV Safety Relief Valves
22 LEL Lower Explosive Limit 52 TE Temperature Element
23 LFL Low Flammability Limit 53 TI Temperature Indicator
24 LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas 54 TLV Threshold Limit Value
25 LS Level Switch 55 TWA Time Weighted Average
26 HSD High Speed Diesel 56 UVCA Unconfined Vapour Cloud
Explosion
27 HSE Heath, Safety & Environment 57 VCE Vapour Cloud Explosion
28 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet 58 VG Vacuum Gauge
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29 NDT Non Destructive Testing 59 WPT Wet Magnetic Particle Test

30 NDMA National Disaster Management 60
Authorities
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4.0 APPLICABILITY (PNGRB CLAUSE NO- 3.0), SCOPE & INTENT (PNGRB CLAUSE NO
4.0) ANDASSIGNMENT
(A) APPLICABILITY
ERDMP is based upon PNGRB regulations G.S.R. 39(E) titled ‘Petroleum and Natural Gas
Regulatory Board (Codes of Practices for Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan
(ERDMP) Regulations, 2010’.
Clause No. 3 (b) of PNGRB regulations GSR 39 (E) is applicable for ERDMP of HPCL Patna LPG Plant.
Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) describes the organizational
structure, facilities, equipment, services and infrastructure necessary to respond to the emergency
situation which could have on-site as well as off-site implications at Receipt, Storage & Delivery
points. Emergency Response Plan covers all emergencies relating to Operation & Maintenance,
personnel, properties including serious accidents, explosions, floods, fire and bomb threat etc.
This plan also applies to those Governmental Agencies that are responsible for emergency
response within the immediate area surrounding the facilities and those agencies, organizations,
contractors, and facilities providing assistance to plant in the event of an emergency. LPG Plant
shall maintain liaison with concerned governmental agencies to ensure proper understanding and
interfaces regarding aspects of notification, responsibilities of personnel and resources of state
and local agencies to be deployed in case of actual emergency situation.
Other important Regulations also have been considered during preparation of ERDMP for HPCL
Patna LPG Bottling Plant.
(a) Factories Act,1948
(b) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(c) the National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
(d) the Petroleum Act, 1934,
(e) the Explosives Act, 1884 mentioned in Schedule–II.
(f) provisions and guidelines of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and National Disaster
Management Guidelines Chemical Disasters (Industrial), April, 2007
(g) OISD-141(schedule –VIII)
(B) SCOPE & INTENT
SCOPE.
The Scope covers-
(i) The identification of emergencies;
(ii) The mitigation measures to reduce and eliminate the risk or disaster;
(iii) The preparedness plans and actions when disaster or emergencies occur;
(iv) The responses that mobilize the necessary emergency services including responders like fire
service, police service, medical service, ambulance, Government as well as Non-
Governmental agencies;
(v) The post disaster recovery with aim to restore the affected area to its original conditions;
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Intent.
(a) Intent of this Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) document is to
formulate action plan for all necessary functions that are required to be carried out towards
preparedness, response & management of emergencies. It describes the emergency
response organization, the resources available (internal as well as external) and specific
response actions required for various types of emergencies that could occur in HPCL Patna
LPG Plant.
(b) ERDMP is not just to use as reference material for training.
Objectives of Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) are:
(i) to prevent causalities-both on-site and off-site;
(ii) to reduce damage to property, machinery, public and environment;
(iii) to develop a state of readiness for a prompt and orderly response to an emergency and
to establish a high order of preparedness (equipment, personnel) commensurate with
the risk;
(iv) to provide an incident management organogram with clear missions and lines of
authority;
(v) to ensure an orderly and timely decision-making and response process (notification,
standard operating procedures);
(vi) to maintain good public relations;
In order to achieve the objectives of emergency planning, the critical elements that form the
backbone of the Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) are:
i) Reliable and early detection of an emergency and careful planning.
ii) The command, co-ordination and response organization structure along with efficient
trained personnel.
iii) Availability of resources for handling emergencies.
iv) Appropriate emergency response actions.
v) Effective notification and communication facilities.
vi) Regular review and updating of the Disaster Management Plan.
vii) Proper training of the concerned personnel.
viii) Liaison with civil Administration.
Imperatives of such a plan are to minimize the adverse effects of an accident and restoration of
normalcy at the earliest by providing measures to contain the incident and limit the
consequences.
Above objectives are sought to be achieved through following measures:
I) Providing information to all concerned regarding consequences of likely
emergencies
II) Warning and advising LPG personnel & people likely to be affected
III) Mobilizing on-site and off-site resources
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IV) Calling up assistance from outside agencies

V) Initiating and organizing evacuation of affected people
VI) Providing necessary first aid and other medical services as required
VII) Coordinating action taken by various agencies.
HPCL PatnaLPG Plant has considered all the above scope and intent of above clause and
prepared the document accordingly.
(C) ASSIGNMENT
For this purpose, HPCL have engaged the services of EQMS, Delhi for the preparation of EIA, Hazop
Study, QRA and Disaster Management Plan for their HPCL Patna LPG Plant. EQMS is a pioneer in
process safety consultancy in India and has conducted over various EIA Study/ Approval, HAZOP
studies, QRA study, Preparation of DMP and safety audits for various plants during the last 12 years
This Emergency Response Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP) of HPCL’s LPG Bottling Plant is framed
upon PNGRB Code of Practices for Emergency Response & Disaster Management Plan Regulations
2010 and OISD-141(Schedule-VIII).
.
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5.0 CONTENTS (PNGRB -CLAUSE NO-5.0)

Contents of this ERDMP documents have been listed under Table of Contents. For better correlation,
same Clause No’s have been retained in the Contents as in PNGRB regulations G.S.R. 39(E).
(a) Classification of emergencies;
(b) Implementation schedule;
(c) Consequences of defaults or non-compliance;
(d) Statutory requirements;
(e) Pre-emergency planning;
(f) Emergency mitigation measures;
(g) Emergency preparedness measures;
(h) Emergency response procedures and measures;
(i) Emergency organisation and responsibilities;
(j) Infrastructure requirements;
(k) Declaration of on-site and off-site emergency;
(l) Resources for controlling emergency;
(m) Demographic information;
(n) Medical facilities;
(o) Evacuation;
(p) Public relations and information to public;
(q) Reporting of the incident;
(r) Emergency recovery procedures;
(s) ERDMP for tank trucks and pipelines carrying petroleum products
(t) Integration of the ERDMP with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines
and action plan on Chemical Disasters (Industrial);
(u) Security threat plan and action plan to meet the eventualities.
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6.0 CLASSIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO 6.0) AND SCHEDULE OF

IMPLEMENTATION OF CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ERDMP (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO-7)
(a) GENERAL NATURE OF THE HAZARD

In LPG Bottling Plant, LPG is handled, which is highly inflammable and explosive. Hence main risks
involved in the plant are fire and explosion. Any small fire in the installation, if not extinguished
immediately, can cause large-scale damage and may have a cascading effect. Hence, LPG bottling
plant requires.
 A quick responsive containment and control system requiring well planned safety and fire
fighting system.
 Well-organized trained manpower to handle the process equipment & systems safely.
 Well trained personnel to handle safety and fire fighting equipment to extinguish fire inside
the installation promptly as well as tackle any type of emergency.
Hazardous areas of the plant
The plant activities handling LPG can be subdivided into following sections:
Activities Places
1 Bulk LPG unloading Piping /TLD shed
2 LPG Storage Bullets/ Mounded Bullet(Proposed)
3 LPG Pumping, LPG Pumps & Compressor House LPG Pumps & Compressor House
LPG Vapour Compression
4 LPG Cylinder (empty) Unloading Empty Cylinder storage
LPG Cylinder Filling Filling shed
LPG Cylinder Storage & Transportation Filled cylinder storage shed
5 LPG Cylinder Pressure Testing & Cold Repair DPT Shed
LPG Cylinder filling shed

LPG Cylinder Storage &Transportation Filled cylinder storage shed Since LPG is highly inflammable
and explosive, hazard exists in all these areas.
However, risk varies due to varying inventory of the material and operations involved. Accordingly,
the areas may be listed in order of decreasing risk and the nature of hazard as given below as per
results of risk analysis.
Sl. No. Area Hazards
1 Bullet/Mounded Bullet outlet line Thermal Radiation &
Vapour Cloud Explosion
2 Road Tanker BLEVE

3 LPG unloading Fire & Vapour Cloud Explosion
3 LPG filling & storage Fire & Vapour Cloud Explosion
4 LPG pumping & LPG vapour compression Fire, Vapour Cloud Explosion
5 Bullet BLEVE
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The damage potential of the above sections has been discussed in detail in the chapter on Risk
Analysis. The credible hazard scenarios are found to be gasket failure, mechanical seal failure of
pumps, road tanker unloading arm failure and small bore pipe line failure etc.
Apart from the above, fire cannot be ruled out in substation & MCC as well as in other places from
short circuiting and also secondary fire from nearby industries.
However, major accident may occur in the plant and call for emergency/disaster
(b) CLASSIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO 6.0)

ERDMP has been developed to deal with emergency incidents which occur within the premises of
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Patna LPG Plant within its jurisdiction. Emergency
incidents will be classified by the level of response that will be required. The actual classification will
be made by the Officer in Charge (OIC) or his nominee as information first becomes available on an
incident. The level of response may change as more information becomes available or conditions
change. Where information is lacking the worst case scenario will dictate the level of response.
In Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Patna LPG Plant under its jurisdiction, probable
emergencies can be categorized into three broad levels on the basis of seriousness and response
requirements, which are given as under:-
Level - 1 Emergency: This is an emergency or an incident which can be effectively and safely
managed, and contained within the site, location or installation by the available resources. It has no
impact outside the site, location or installation.
Following events are considered as Level - 1 Emergencies in the Organisation.
1. LPG Hose burst and leakage in Filling Shed.
2. Cylinder Body Leak
3. TRV/PAV pop up
4. Filling Gun or Gas Stop valve failure
5. LPG Pump Mechanical seal failure
6. Leakage of product line valves
7. Hose leakage or failure during Cold Flaring in CR Shed
Level- 2 Emergency: This is an emergency or an incident which cannot be effectively and safely
managed or contained at the site, location or installation by available resource and additional
support is required. It is having, or has the potential to have an effect beyond the site, location or
installation and where external support of mutual aid partner may be involved. It is likely to be
danger to life, to the environment, to company assets or reputation.
Following events are considered as Level - 2 Emergencies in the organisation.
1. Storage vessel SRV pop up
2. Failure of product pipeline leading to leakage
3. Bush/dry grass fires during peak summers.
4. Leakage during draining operation.
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Level- 3 Emergency: This is an emergency or an incident which could be catastrophic and is likely to
affect the population, property and environment inside and outside the installation, and
management and control is done by District Administration
Following events are considered as of Level - 3 Emergencies in the organisation
1. Bursting of Storage bullets resulting in heavy leakage leading to BLEVE.
2. Agitation / forced entry by external group of people.
3. Natural Perils - Earthquake
4. Sabotage, Bomb explosion / Threat
Tabular Data of Emergencies
Applicable
Type of
Sl. No Emergency Description of Emergency
Emergency
Action Plan
1 Level-1 On site 1. LPG Unloading Arm leakage in Filling Shed.
2. Cylinder Body Leak
3. TRV/PAV pop up
4. Filling gun or Gas Stop valve failure
5. LPG Pump Mechanical seal failure
6. Leakage of product line valves
7. Hose leakage or failure during cold flaring in CR Shed
2 Level-2 On site 1. Storage vessel SRV pop up
2. Failure of product pipeline leading to leakage
3. Bush/dry grass fires during peak summers.
4. Leakage during draining operation.
3 Level-3 Off Site 1. Bursting of Storage bullets resulting in heavy leakage
leading to BLEVE
2. Agitation / forced entry by external group of people.
3. Natural Perils - Earthquake
4. Sabotage, Bomb explosion / Threat
Important Note: - The earlier emergency classification at plant as per OISD-117 has been renamed
as per PNGRB Regulation- 2010 as follows.
OISD-117 classification ERDMP Regulation-2010 classification
Small fire Level-1 Emergency

Major Fire Level-2 Emergency
Disaster Level-3 Emergency
Henceforth in the whole manual, terminology used for emergency is Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 and
words like Small fire; Major fire and Disaster as per OISD-117 have been dropped
On-site and Off-site Planning
An on-site emergency is one, which is having negligible effects outside the factory premises and can
primarily be controlled by internal facilities and resources available. Some help may be required from
external agencies or local authorities.
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An off-site emergency will affect the neighbouring areas and population outside the factory
premises and would require substantial contribution from local authorities and institutions like
police, civil defence, state hospital and civil administration in addition to state fire services.
With reference to the HPCL Incident reporting matrix emergencies are classified and probable
scenarios in accordance with QRA area of exposure due to heat radiation as detailed in table: 6.1
Here we will consider the control of emergencies generated from Level-II and Level-III will be taken as
part of Onsite Disaster Management Plan
Table-6.1
HPCL LPG LEAKGE
Level-1 Minor leak size (5 mm dia.) / Fire
LPG Bullet failure – catastrophic failure

Or LPG pump discharge
Level-2
line full bore failure
4 Kw/m2 Heat radiation up to 200 meters
Onsite Emergency
Major leak size /fire

Catastrophic Failure of Road Tanker
4 Kw/m2 heat radiation up to
Level-3
408 Meter
Offsite Emergency
Bomb threat emergency.
(C) SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ERDMP(ERDMP-

CLAUSE NO 7.0)
Implementation Compliance status
Sl.
Activity Time (from the
No.
notification date)
1 On-Site Emergency Plan Yes. Current DMP as per Factories
3- Months Act and being updated as per
PNGRB regulations.
2 Off-Site Emergency Plan (Submission of
3- Months
Information to District Authority) Yes, submitted
3 Resources in Position 6-Months Yes
4 Accredited Third Party certification of ERDMP. 1-Year Under process
5 Testing and Mock Drills (On-Site) 3-Months Yes, Monthly
6 Testing and Mock Drills (Off-Site) ** 12 months 12 months
Note: A copy of ERDMP, duly approved by the Board of Directors of the organisations shall be submitted to the PNGRB.**
To be coordinated with District Authority.
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7.0 CONSEQUENCES OF DEFAULT OR NON COMPLIANCE (ERDMP CLAUSE NO 8.0)
(a) There shall be a system for ensuring compliance to the provision of these regulations through
developing a well defining ERDMP plan and conduction of mock drill and safety audit during the
construction, commissioning and operation phase, as well as an on-going basis. There shall also
be system of do’s & don’ts regarding safety, mock drill or real emergencies for visitors before
entering and establishment. This should be supported by written instruction sheet for visitor
and ensured the visitor is accompanied by the plant representative on forward visit and return
gate.
DO'S AND DON'TS
DO'S DON'TS
Any One Noticing If any person inside the plant will see the DO NOT panic and avoid running
An Emergency leakage or fire incidence will inform to officer all over the place, prevent other
Situation /Operation Control Room/ Security control from doing so.
room, Fire Control Room. The Control Room
officer /security person on duty will inform to DO NOT enter the site unless
Plant Head or Manager (Operation) or Safety instructed or all clear
Officer. siren/message is heard.
Plant Manager-9431821217,
Manager Operations- 9430457040,
Safety Officer- 9473192464,
All other Employees After getting information of Fire, the fire DO NOT panic
On Site ( Fire & Safety fighter available at site to activate siren and DO NOT enter the site unless
Personal) start fire fighting. Fire detectors also will instructed or all clear
activate spray of water on the affected vessel/ siren/message is heard.
Equipment’s. If situation is serious, inform fire
brigade available in Arrah. Inform local police
control room –telephone no-100 and fire
control room –at Arrah) through Plant
Head/Safety officer.
.
Contractor Personnel Stop work on hearing alarm. Assemble at the DO NOT enter the site, till it is
nearest / designated ASSEMBLY POINT and be cleared for the normal work by
ready to evacuate. site incident controller.
Security Keep the gate manned; Keep the road clear for DO NOT allow unauthorized
movement of Emergency Vehicles/ Fire visitors free to enter.
Tenders/Ambulance. Control traffic at gates.
Take the position as per standing Order.
Visitors Leave the place and assemble at Assembly DO NOT enter the site if
point. emergency alarm is heard.
Drivers/Helpers of Bulk Stop the operation; disconnect the hoses/arms Do not panic or leave the vehicle
Trucks safely. and wait for the instructions of unless given directions.
operator for evacuation
Drivers/Helpers of Stack Stop the operation, tie the gates properly and Do not panic or leave the vehicle
Trucks wait for the instructions of operator for unless given directions.
evacuation
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(b) A meeting is to be arranged by Disaster Management Committee of the plant and will scrutinize
all the action taken by the concerned authority of ERDMP group .The failure of action made by
Plant operating personal/ Fire Personal are also discussed thoroughly. A report is to be made by
the Plant authority on the emergency handled as per ERDMP and action taken to overcome the
situation in future safely. The report if required may be submitted to the Board of ERDMP in
this context as per regulation 8.2. The Board may asses the compliance of ERDMP, Technical
Standards and Specifications including Safety Standards either directly or indirectly.
(c) In case of any deviation or shortfall ,in achieving the recommended standard ,the company may
be liable to have penal provision under the act PNGRB 8.0
(d) If the Mutual Aid Association available near HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant have not
responded as per Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or written agreement on the
request of assistance shall attract penalty under these regulations as under:
(i) for first default in response, the defaulting entity with the application and its
management shall have to submit written explanation to affected mutual aid
members.
(ii) For the second and successive ,the defaulting entity shall have to pay the doubled
amount of expenses incurred by affected by mutual aid members in case of any
eventuality occur in the premises of a affected mutual aid members
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8.0 REQUIREMENTS UNDER OTHER STATUTES (ERDMP CLAUSE NO 9.0)

It shall be necessary to comply with statutory rules, regulations and Acts, which are mentioned
below
SL.NO Important acts related Connected Rules there under
with ERDMP
1 The Environment (Protection) The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (amended 2004
Act, 1986 (amended 1991)
The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous
Chemicals Rules, 1989 (amended, 1994 and 2004).
The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules,
1989 (amended 2000 and 2003).
The Environment Prior Clearance Notification, 2006.
The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning,
Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996.
2 The Factories Act, 1948 Andhra Pradesh State Factory Rules, 1950
(amended 1987).
3 The Inflammable Substances
Act, 1952.
4 The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 The Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (amended 1993).
(amended 2001).
5 The Petroleum Act, 1934. The Petroleum Rules, 2002
6 The Explosives Act, 1884 The Explosives Rules, 1983 (amended 2002).
(amended till 1983).
The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules,
1981 (amended 2002).
The Gas Cylinder Rules ,2004
7 The National Environment
Tribunal Act, 1995.
It shall also be necessary to comply with the relevant statutes, provisions and guidelines of
the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and National Disaster Management Guidelines Chemical
Disasters (Industrial), April, 2007
Current compliance status with above rules / permissions is stated in TABLE. 8.1
below
SL.N DESCRIPTION APPROVAL NO. RENEWAL VALID TO REMARKS
O. LICENCE NO. APPLIED ON
FACTORY LIECENCE (DIRECTOR OF FACTORIES, BIHAR)
DECEMBER-
1 Factory License 00001/BR/BPR
2020
Certificate Of One time
2 R-7/99-AIC-I(R)
registration for issued on-
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laborlicense 19-8-99
EXPLOSIVE LICENSES ( Chief Controller Of Explosive, Nagpur)
3 Bulk Storage S/HO/BI/03/41(S21702)
31/03/2017
(Mounded Bullet )
4 Bulk Storage
(Mounded Bullet)
5 Filling of Cylinder G/HO/BI/05/10G/HO/BI 30/09/2016
/06/10(G1802)
6 Filled Cylinder Storage G/HO/BI/05/10&G/HO/ 30/09/2016
BI/06/10(G1802)
7 Grant of recognition DPT-GC(EC)F-90/BI permanent
(Permission) of
Periodical Testing &
Examination of LPG
Cylinders at Plant as
per Gas Cylinder Rules
Environmental Consents (PSB)
8 Air Consent P/T-3-1012/01-T858 12/01/2016 30/11/2018
9 Water Consent 2-105/01-T859 12/01/2016 30/11/2018
10 Authorisation for P/T-4-06/08 08/01/2016 08/01/2021
Handling of Hazardous
waste
11 VHF License FL-1157/1-8 05/10/2015 30/11/2016
Other Approvals
12 Prohibited area yes
Permanent
notification
13 Public Liability yes
Insurance
14 BIHAR Fire Service YES
, NOC
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9.0 PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-10)

(A). Hazard Identification
The first step towards ERDMP shall be to identify potential on-site and off-site hazards such as gas
leaks, spills, fire, explosion, transportation incident, pipeline ruptures, equipment failure, natural
calamities, etc. and the types of damage caused by them.
Risk is associated with hazard. There is no risk without hazard. Some hazards are easily visible. Other
hazards may remain undetected; these can lead to accidents later. Some hazards may arise due to
combination of certain conditions.
Hazard identification (also called Hazard Evaluation) is the systematic procedure for understanding
the conditions under which the various hazards arise during handling LPG liquid/Gas in a Bottling
Plant.
Hazard identification is to understand what things can go wrong and how.
RISK
UNDERSTANDING
What can
go wrong?
How likely What are the
is it? impacts?
Frequency Hazard Consequence
Analysis Identification Analysis
Purpose and importance of hazard Assessment

Hazard identification is the first step in risk analysis and accident prevention. To prevent these
process accidents, though, one must understand how they can occur. This understanding is provided
by the hazard identification. Hazard identification and hazard communication are important
responsibilities of company management to comply with statutory requirements (OSHAS Regulation ).
Unless the hazard is identified, it is difficult to prevent accident resulting form the hazard.
Techniques for Hazard Assessment
Also same is known as Hazard Identification Procedures.
Advances have been made in process safety management systems especially after enforcement of
stricter safety regulations following a number of industrial disasters.
Hazard evaluations focus on ways that equipment failures, software problems, human errors, and
external factors (e.g., weather) can cause fires, explosions, and releases of toxic material or energy in
any LPG Bottling Plant
General occupational health and safety issues are to be handled by good Assessment Techniques.
Hazard Assessment Techniques
The following methods are widely used for Hazard Assessment Techniques
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 Safety review
 Checklist analysis
 Relative ranking
 What-if analysis
 Preliminary hazard analysis
 Failure mode and effect analysis
 Hazop study
 Fault tree analysis
 Event tree analysis
 Bow tie analysis
Each method of hazard analysis finds application for specific purpose. They can be considered as different
weapons in the war against accidents.
(A)HAZOP STUDY HPCLPATNA LPG BOTTLING PLANT

HAZOP STUDY is used as an important technique in process industry to find out hidden hazards present in
process industry. HPCL, Patna LPG Plant has also carried out Hazop Study in August, 2016 which will help
for preparation of ERDMP in right way.
Hazop Study has been carried out at following areas of LPG Bottling Plant.
 Receipt of LPG from LPG Road Tankers
 Storage of LPG in bullets/sphere.
LPG Storage
The existing facility contains three above-ground bullets of 150 MT capacity and three mounded
bullets of 300 MT capacities for storage of LPG. The Storage vessels have been provided with all
necessary fittings, for filling, emptying, vapor pressurization, draining facilities and measuring devices
like pressure gauges temperature gauges, level indicators, High level alarm, safety relief valves etc. It
is proposed to install three additional mounded bullets of 600 MT capacities.
Existing Facility
1 LPG Mounded bullets 2x500 = 1000MT
The capacity of Proposed Mounded Bullet after dismantling old 02 above ground Bullets.
3 LPG Mounded bullets 3x500= 1500 MT
Total 2500 MT
Storage and handling of LPG involves the following hazards:

 Fire hazard due to ignition of leaking LPG liquid/ vapour
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 Explosion due to delayed ignition of vapour cloud in flammable range formed by large
quantity of LPG mixed with air
 Cold burn due to contact with flashing liquid LPG at very low temperature
LPG received in road tankers or GAIL pipeline is odorized with ethyl mercaptan to alert the people in
the area in case of any leaks.
Gas detectors are provided in areas around bullets, pumps & tanker loading stations.
Ignition sources are strictly controlled by the following measures:
 Use of flame-proof electrical equipment & fittings
HPCL LPG Bottling Plant have elaborate Fire Protection System and measure taken by the plant
conform relevant OISD Standard
HAZOP STUDY METHODOLOGY
HAZOP study is a technique widely used in process plants for hazard identification. It follows a
structured approach of creative brainstorming by a team of specialists using a set of guidewords. The
documents consisting mainly of process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID),
plant layout diagram, safety instrument interlock logic diagrams, operating instructions, MSDS for the
chemicals used etc. Form the basis for HAZOP study.
The plant under the scope of HAZOP study is divided into a number of Nodes, which may be
specifically defined equipment and connected lines. Each node of the plant is studied in detail to
understand its function and the associated parameters such as physical and chemical conditions
(pressure, temperature, flow, composition, etc.) as well as activities such as maintenance.
Next all meaningful deviations are identified by applying certain guide words to the pArrahmeters.
Commonly used guide words are: No, Less, More, Reverse, Part of, Other than
Guide words combined with Parameters provide the Deviations which are considered in HAZOP
study.
No/ Less flow More flow Reverse flow
Lower pressure Higher pressure
Lower temperature Higher temperature
Lower level Higher level
Lower concentration Higher concentration Contaminant
Utility failure Start-up/ shutdown
Leak
The first node is selected and applicable deviations from design intent are taken up one by one. For
each deviation first all possible causes are identified by brainstorming among the HAZOP study team
members. For equipment in batch operation, deviations for each stage of the batch are to be studied
separately.
It is important to ensure that the causes are identified within the node under Study, whereas the
consequences may occur anywhere in the plant. This procedure helps to minimize confusing
repetition and maintain focus
The safeguards provided in the system are reviewed to ensure their adequacy. If found necessary the
HAZOP study team then formulates necessary recommendations, which may consist of improvement
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in procedures, changes in the hardware or additional safety devices depending on the level of risk
involved.
All the lines and equipment in the sections are covered in HAZOP Nodes. The Nodes considered in the
HAZOP study along with the list of P & Ids are listed in the following Table.
List of HAZOP Study Nodes
Node Node Description P&I Diagrams
No.
101 Liquid LPG from Road Tanker to LPG Bullet
102 LPG Vapour from LPG Bullet to Suction of LPG Vapour
Compressor
103 LPG Vapour from LPG Vapour Compressor discharge to LPG DRG NO : -P1-PC105-9512-
Road Tanker 0020- Sheet 1/1
104 Mounded LPG Bullets Revesion-04
105 Liquid LPG from mounded Bullet to Suction of LPG Pump for
LPG Bottling Plant
106 Liquid LPG from discharge of LPG Pump for LPG Bottling
Plant
107 Balance Vapour from empty Tanker to Bullet through the
Compressor.
Summary of HAZOP study recommendations

(a) The proposed Mounded Bullets of 500 MT each should be erected and installed strictly as per the
design and safety standard mentioned in OISD-150.
(b) A control room provides an effective centralized control system in the plant. It is recommended
to provide a proper control room in the plant area for housing the instrument panels, alarms from
fire & gas detection system, emergency push button and communication equipment.
(c) Recommendation mentioned as per the Nodes as mentioned below (in next page).
Node 101: Liquid LPG from Road Tanker to LPG Bullet
(1) Before start of unloading of LPG tanker, the position of Manual vent valve/ Pop action vent
Valve should be checked. This should be included in SOP.
(2) Earthing strips made of Copper jumper strips are to be provided across flanges to avoid hazard
from static charge accumulation in piping and LPG storage tank ( OISD-144- 6.15-viii) Regular
checking of resistance of earthing connections and earth pits are to be made and a record is to
be maintained
(3) The design vapour pressure of the bullet should be 14.5 Kg/cm2g (1.42 MPA) at the top of the
vessel (as per IS : 4576 or IS :14861 ) at 55 0C.- OISD-150 -5.1(iii)
(4) Continuous monitoring of Roto gauge Level indicator should be done during unloading of LPG
from LPG Road Tanker
(5) Pressure Safety valve/ PSV is to be provided at compressor discharge suitably
(6) The testing of each Pressure safety valve of compressor discharge line should be done once in a
year
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(7) Design pressure of LPG tanker and set pressure of SRV at compressor discharge is to be
checked
(8) It is to be ensured that LPG unloading arm fitted with tanker shall be provided with breakaway
couplings. Only approved type Loading arm shall be of provided and be tested as per OEM
recommendations (OISD-144-6.3)
(9) Thermal Pressure relief valve provided in long pipes 80-LPG-l-131-A should be checked
regularly.(-OISD-144-9.5.5/e and also OISD-STD-132 on "Inspection of Pressure Relieving
Devices)" valve is to be provided in long pipes having isolation valves at both ends (OISD-144-
6.9)
(10) Set point of tripping of Comp. should be checked regularly
(11) As per OISD 144, clause 6.2.1 (iv) maximum vapour pressure of LPG at 55C is 14.5 kg/cm2g.
Tanker is to be designed accordingly
(12) One Study is to be carried out by a reputed Electrical Consultant for the improvement of
effectiveness of Lighting Arrestor provided in Plant area.
(13) Water sprinkler system (automatic) should be in working condition at the tanker loading area
and also in Bullet area. A regular periodic check should be carried out. (OISD-150-8.1)
(14) Data sheets for design temperature of (-) 27C is to be verified for new Bullet
(15) Procedure for taking sample from tanker to be checked with proper PPE
(16) Provision is to be made to start the Air Compressor immediately after starting the DG set on
power failure. This is to provide air to operate ROVs Proper SOP is to be made for startup &
shutdown of LPG system
(17) Proper SOP is to be made for start up & shutdowns of LPG system are to be numbered in P&ID
for reference in SOP.
(18) Valves /PSVs ROVs are to be numbered in P&ID for reference in SOP
(19) During attending any maintenance job at Road tanker liquid and vapour line Proper isolation,
purging & permit system should be incorporated in SOP. The requirement for providing blinds
to ensure positive isolation for safe maintenance is to be assessed.
(20) Regular external inspection and compressive inspection of LPG Pipe line should be made as per
guide line given in OISD-144--9.5.3 (ii)&(iii)
(21) To avoid leakage in Unloading arm, Periodic inspection/ leak testing and maintenance of
Unloading Arm should be carried out periodically.
(22) To take immediate action during any leakage in Road Tanker’s liquid outlet line, Provision of
manual emergency isolation valve at tanker outlet should be considered.
(23) It has been observed at most of the time, 04 LPG Road tanker- Trucks are connected for
unloading job. At that time, unloading arm, vapour line are connected individual unloading
system. If that time any vehicle in a speed move in that area, (and break fail) the same may heat
the tanker truck causing leakage from the Loading Arms or Vapour inlet line. Therefore, during
unloading time of LPG from LPG Tanker, a temporary Barriers should be placed on both sides
of LPG tanker Truck to prevent vehicle movement during unloading time
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(24) Periodical checking of Push Bottom working should be made for observing working of
Emergency Shutdown Interlocks. The checking of valid inspection certificate for tanker is to be
included in SOP
(25) One Push Bottom as provided in Tanker unloading area should be provided in Bullet area also,
so that any leakage from the flange connection can be taken care immediately
(26) The flange joints of the valves used in LPG system shall either have spiral wound metallic
gaskets or ring joints (OISD-144-6.2.2 )
(27) Sight Glass has been provided in the LPG unloading line to see flow of LPG to Bullet. There is
every possibility of breakage of side glass and LPG liquid may spill at nearby area which may
create fire and explosion. Generally this side glasses are used to see the flow. Though In P&D
Side Glass has not shown .But if the sight glass have been kept and it breaks then somebody
with all safety measure has to go to the top of the Tanker to close the Tanker outlet Valve which
may be unsafe for the operator who will attend the leakage. Management may review the
provision of Side glass in pipelines.
Node: 102 -LPG Vapor from LPG Bullet to Suction of LPG Vapour Compressor
(28) Pressure Indication at Compressor suction and discharge does not shown in the P&ID. Pressure
indicator is to be provided at the suction and discharge side of each Compressor
(29) One Alarm May be provided in Compressor House to actuate at the time of low suction/
discharge pressure of Compressor. The working of Alarm should be checked regularly.
(30) Pressure safety valve testing should be incorporated in maintenance schedule.PSV should be
tested once in year (OISD-144-9.5.5.e)
(31) Temperature indicator in Cooling water line should be provided
(32) Regular checking at a definite interval should be made, for activation of Sprinklers with the help
Quartz bulb and Deluge Valve for LPG compressor area and road tanker area
(33) Specify procedure is to be made for keeping valve at before the PSV always open & Locked,
except when the PSV is removed for maintenance
(34) During any maintenance job in any flange of liquid /vapour line, the area should not have
ignition source near the flange. The line is to be purged properly with the help of Nitrogen.
Spark proof tools should be used during opening of the flange. The safe opening procedure and
procedure for attending maintenance job should be specified in SOP.
(35) Presently no Nitrogen Connection is available at PATNA Plant. Generally Nitrogen Cylinders are
used to purge the vapour line in LPG plant. One nozzle with valve for Nitrogen connection in the
Bullet should be made permanently, so that Nitrogen hose can be connected from the Nitrogen
Cylinder to purge the Bullet. The Nozzle should have double isolation valves, NRV and spectacle
blind. So Nitrogen Cylinders are to be arranged
(36) PSSR system should be followed for first start up of new Mounded Bullets and piping
connection.
Node-104- Mounded LPG Bullets (LPG Storage Vessel)
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(37) (a) The pressure indicator provided in the top of the Bullet should be based on Differential
pressure transmitter. (b) The set pressure of PSV should be 12.5 Kg/Cm2 g (Compressor normal
discharge pressure is 11.0 Kg/Cm2)
(38) As per OISD-150 -8.1 Automatic fire detection and /or protection (Fixed) system based on heat
detection through thermal fuses/ quartz bulbs/ EP detectors shall be provided above the each
Bullet. Sensors shall be installed at all critical places as mentioned in OISD-150-8.1
(39) As mentioned in OISD-150-4.1a.The area at the which, the location of Mounded Bullet is made,
should be cleaned completely from tree, stump, root, bush, combustible material and other
objectionable matter
(40) We may consider low pressure alarm in each Bullet to control low temperature in Bullet as well
as in connected piping.
(41) Regular checking of Sprinklers is to be done for their working on auto mode.
(42) Gas detectors are also to be checked regularly. A schedule is to be made in this respect.
(43) As per OISD-144, 6.2.3, the storage vessel shall have minimum two independent level indicators
and one independent high level switch. High level alarms shall be set at not more than 85%
level of the volumetric capacity of the vessel.
(44) High level switch shall be interlocked with closure of ROV and compressor shutdown.
(45) In a different interval the LPG product should be tested (mainly presence of Butane &
Condensate)
(46) In a different interval the LPG product should be tested (mainly presence of propane &
Condensate)
(47) Written procedure for draining water from LPG bullet should be available, as serious accidents
may occur due to mal-operation for water draining from LPG bullet. Water may freeze and
block the line and valve. The arrangement provided for draining water from bullet for safety is
to be checked. Water freezing in the drain pipe may prevent the valve from closing and LPG will
be released after the ice melts
(48) Specify procedure for keeping the valve at the outlet of PSV always open, except when the PSV
is removed for maintenance.
(49) Nitrogen connection (Nozzle for Connection) in liquid inlet line of each bullet with double
isolation valves, NRV and spectacle blind should be provided for purging the system. Nitrogen
Cylinders are to be arranged for safe purging of Bullets
(50) To avoid external corrosion of Mounded Bullet, provision of cathode protection system for
mounded bullets is to be made.(OISDstandard-150 Annexure-I)
(51) Provision of instrument air receiver/ emergency power back up connection during power
failure. Instrument Air Compressor should take start immediately through DG set.
(52) Nitrogen connection is to be made at LPG inlet Pipe to each bullet. Proper SOP is to be made for
attending start up & shut down of LPG Bullet system.
(53) Safety (HSE) is prime concern during handling of LPG. So for running LPG handling system safely
, always we have to check the following with respect to OISD standards
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 Spacing of equipment/ buildings

 Emergency response system
(54) Fire Protection System should always be in healthy condition. Particularly,
 DG operated Fire Pumps on auto mode
 Fire sprinkler system on auto mode
 Fire Extinguisher at proper place to extinguish small Fire
Node-105 - Liquid LPG from mounded Bullet to Suction of LPG Pump for LPG Bottling Plant
(55) Minimum circulation line should be provided in all Liquid LPG centrifugal Pumps.
(56) One Pressure Gauge should be provided in suction line of the pump also.
(57) Low Suction Pressure Alarm in the Pump Suction should be provided
(58) ROV has been provided in liquid line at the out let from the Bullet to LPG Pump. So before start
up of LPG pump it is should be ensured that the connected ROV is kept open.
(59) ROV operation signal should be provided in Pump and Compressor panel. Proper SOP should
follow before start of Pump
(60) Alarm at high discharge pressure of LPG pumps may be provided at Pump panel / Control room.
(61) Auto bypass valve should be provided in Manual Cylinder filling section also.
(62) Check adequate provision for isolation, depressurization & purging of pumps before
maintenance. Check provision of lifting & handling arrangement for pumps & motors during
maintenance of Pumps and Compressors.
(63) During any leakage of LPG liquid, the Operator should be trained to handle emergency in the
plant. They should be expertise in closing of ROV in the liquid line manually during any failure
of/leakage in LPG line, so that system may be made safe.
(64) Proper SOP should be followed before starting of Pump. A pressure switch actuating a low
pressure alarm in control room and locally shall be provided, taken from discharge end OISD
144 6.6 .V
(65) Pressure Switch has been provided in the local Panel provided in Pump Building. Alarm due to
high pressure in Liquid LPG Pump discharge is also should be provided in Pump operating Panel
and also should be available in Pump Building.
B) RISK ANALYSIS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment has been Carried out at HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant in
September, 2015 which will give guideline for pre-planning for the preparation of ERDMP in the LPG
Bottling Plant.
Scope, Objective & Methodology
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Scope of work
The scope of work of this study covers the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for the proposed
mounded LPG storage installation of HPCL Patna LPG Plant at Patnain Bihar State.
Objective of the Study
The objectives of this study are as follows:
 Identifying the potential failure scenarios for release of flammable/ toxic material in
the LPG storage installation.
 Carrying out consequence analysis for significant accident scenarios.
 Carrying out for Quantitative Risk Analysis
 Estimating the individual risk and societal risk due to the installation.
 Assessing the risk with respect to the risk tolerance criteria
 Identifying risk reduction measures wherever warranted to ensure that the risk is as
low as reasonably practicable.
Methodology
Risk arises from hazards. Risk is defined as the product of severity of consequence and likelihood of
occurrence. Risk may be to people, environment, assets or business reputation. This study is
specifically concerned with risk of serious injury or fatality to people. The flow diagram of QRA is
shown in Figure 2.1.
The following steps are involved in quantitative risk assessment (QRA):
 Study of the plant facilities and systems.
 Identification of the hazards.
 Enumeration of the failure scenarios.
 Estimation of the consequences for the selected failure incidents.
 Risk analysis taking into account the failure frequency, extent of consequences and
exposure of people to the hazards.
 Risk assessment to compare the calculated risk with risk tolerability criteria and
review the risk management system to ensure that the risk is “As Low As Reasonably
Practicable” (ALARP)
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Figure-9.1: Flow diagram of quantitative risk assessment (QRA)

Consequence Analysis
Consequence analysis for the selected failure scenarios is carried out using DNV Phast software.
Consequence analysis provides results for the following:
 Dispersion of toxic clouds to defined concentrations
 Heat radiation intensity due to jet fire and pool fire
 Explosion overpressure
The renowned DNV PHAST software package is used worldwide for consequence modelling and
quantitative risk analysis.
PHAST is based on Unified Dispersion Modelling to calculate the results of the release of material into
the atmosphere. It can model both heavy gas dispersion and buoyant dispersion of lighter-than-air
gases. PHAST has extensive material database and provides for definition of mixtures.
Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
The quantitative risk analysis is carried out using the renowned software package PHAST Risk Micro
(also known as SAFETI Micro) version 6.6 developed and marketed by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) of
Norway.
The following input data are required for the risk calculation:
 Process data for release scenarios (material, inventory, pressure, temperature, type
of release, leak size, location, etc.)
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 Estimated frequency of each failure case

 Distribution of people in the plant/ adjoining area during the day and night time.
 Distribution of wind speed and direction (wind rose data).
 Ignition sources
The failure frequencies for different types of equipment are estimated using generic failure rate
databases published by organizations such as International Oil & Gas Producers Association (OGP).
 OGP Report No. 434-1 “Process Release Frequencies” for equipment & piping
 OGP Report No. 434-3 “Storage Incident Frequencies”
For objective and comprehensive risk analysis, whole range of leak sizes is considered in each section
containing large inventory of hazardous material
 Small leak (5 mm diameter)
 Medium leak (25 mm diameter)
 Large leak (100 mm diameter)
 Full bore leak.
Extract of generic failure rates for equipment items relevant to this study from OGP database
publication is shown in Table 9.1
Table-9.1: Generic Failure Rate Data for Equipment Items
Leak size
Equipment Item
5 mm 25 mm 100 mm
2" Pipe 1.80E-05 7.00E-06 0
6" Pipe 8.50E-06 2.70E-06 6.00E-07
2" Flange 7.60E-06 4.00E-06 0
6" Flange 1.10E-05 3.00E-06 2.00E-06
2" Valve (Manual) 7.70E-06 4.90E-06 0
6" Valve (Manual) 1.20E-05 4.70E-06 2.40E-06
2" Valve (Actuated) 7.30E-05 3.00E-05 0
6" Valve (Actuated) 6.60E-05 1.90E-05 8.60E-06
Instrument Connection 6.80E-05 2.50E-05 0
Pressure Vessel 2.00E-04 1.00E-04 5.10E-05
Centrifugal Pump 1.00E-03 2.90E-04 5.40E-05
Reciprocating Pump 1.20E-03 7.40E-04 5.00E-04
Reciprocating Compressor 8.00E-03 2.60E-03 8.80E-04
Note:
Failure rate notation: 1.0E-05 per year means 1.0 x 10-5 per year
The results of quantitative risk analysis are commonly represented by the following parameters:
 Individual Risk
 Societal Risk
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Individual risk is the risk that an individual remaining at a particular spot would face from the plant
facility. The calculation of individual risk at a geographical location in and around a plant assumes
that the contributions of all incident outcome cases are additive. Thus, the total individual risk at
each point is equal to the sum of the individual risks, at that point, of all incident outcome cases
associated with the plant.
The individual risk value is a frequency of fatality, usually chances per million per year, and it is
displayed as a two-dimensional plot over a locality plan as contours of equal risk in the form of iso-
risk contours.
Risk tolerability criteria
For the purpose of effective risk assessment, it is necessary to have established criteria for tolerable
risk. The risk tolerability criteria defined by UK Health & Safety Executive (UK-HSE) are normally used
for risk assessment in the absence of specific guidelines by Indian authorities.
UK-HSE has, in the publications “Reducing Risk and Protecting People” and “Guidance on ALARP
decisions in control of major accident hazards (COMAH)” enunciated the tolerability criteria for
individual risk.
The guidance on QRA also can be taken from MoE&F, Gov. of India from their publication “Technical
EIA Guidance Manual for Offshore and Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration Development and
Production, September 2009.” and Bureau of Indian Standards Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis
(IS 15656:2006).
 An individual risk of death of one in a million (1 x 10-6) per annum for both workers
and the public corresponds to a very low level of risk and should be used as a
guideline for the boundary between the risk acceptable and ALARP regions.
 An individual risk of death of one in a thousand (1 x 10-3) per annum should on its
own represent the dividing line between what could be just tolerable for any
substantial category of workers for any large part of a working life, and what is
unacceptable. For members of the public who have a risk imposed on them ‘in the
wider interest of society’ this limit is judged to be an order of magnitude lower, at 1
in 10,000 (1 x 10-4) per annum.
The upper limit of tolerable risk to public, 1 x 10-4 per year is in the range of risk due to transport
accidents. The upper limit of acceptable risk, 1 x 10 -6 per year, is in the range of risk due to natural
hazard such as lightning
Societal Risk (or Group Risk) Criteria
Societal Risk parameters consider the number of people who might be affected by hazardous
incidents. Societal risk is represented as an F-N (frequency-number) curve, which is a logarithmic plot
of cumulative frequency (F) at which events with N or more fatalities may occur, against N.
Risk Assessment
Based on the results of QRA, necessary measures to reduce the risk to ALARP are to be formulated.
For this purpose PHAST Risk software provides the information regarding risk contribution from each
leak scenario modelled.
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling facility is located at GIDHA (Gidha Industrial Growth
Centre) Arrah, Dist-Bhojpur which is notified as industrial area by Bihar Industrial Development
Authority (BIADA). The plant is principally engaged in bottling of LPG Cylinders. This industrial area is
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located on Varanasi-Patna National Highway. Plant has direct accessibility by road. The plant is 11 km
away from the Arrah, District Head Quarter of Bhojpur District. The Plant is surrounded by other
industrial installations such as
East Side - Road
West Side - Agricultural Plot
North Side - Flour Mill
South Side - Retail Outlet and Go-down
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Input Data for QRA

The failure scenarios and the relevant input data for QRA of HPCL LPG bottling plant at Patna are in
Table 9.2.
Table-9.2: Failure scenarios and the relevant input data
Leak
Material & Temp. Pressure Leak Size
S.No. Description Frequency
Phase (C) (kg/cm2g) (mm)
(per year)
Mounded LPG Bullets (Existing & Proposed)
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1 LPG Mounded Bullet LPG Liquid 30 7.0 5 3.0E-04

Liquid Inlet Line 25 8.0E-05
100 3.0E-05
2 LPG Mounded Bullet LPG Liquid 30 7.0+ Liq. 5 3.0E-04
Liquid Outlet Line Head 25 1.0E-04
100 3.0E-05
3 LPG Mounded Bullet LPG Vapour 30 7.0 5 5.0E-04
Vapour Line 25 2.0E-04
100 4.0E-05
Above-Ground LPG Bullets (Existing)
4 LPG Above-ground LPG Liquid 30 7.0 5 3.0E-04
Bullet Liquid Inlet 25 8.0E-05
Line 100 3.0E-05
5 LPG Above-ground LPG Vapour 30 7.0+ Liq. 5 3.0E-04
Bullet Liquid Outlet Head 25 1.0E-04
Line 100 3.0E-05
6 LPG Above-ground LPG Vapour 30 7.0 5 5.0E-04
Bullet Vapour Line 25 2.0E-04
100 4.0E-05
7 LPG Above-ground LPG Liquid 30 7.0 Rupture 1.0E-06
Bullet Failure
LPG Transfer Pumps
8 LPG Transfer Pump LPG Liquid 30 10 5 7.5E-04
25 2.5E-04
100 4.0E-05
LPG Compressor
9 LPG Compressor LPG Vapour 60 10 5 3.0E-03
25 1.0E-03
100 9.0E-04
LPG Road Tanker & Unloading Arm
10 LPG Tanker LPG Liquid 30 7.0 5 5.0E-05
&Unloading Arm 25 1.5E-05
Note: Failure rate 1.0E-05 per year means 1.0 x 10-5 per year
Population Data
Plant operations are carried out double shift operation (A+B). The distribution of personnel in the
HPCL Patna LPG bottling plant is shown in Table 9.3.
Table 9.3: Distribution of People in LPG Bottling Plant, Patna
S.No
1 Officers 2 1 3 6
2 Employees 4 4 0 8
3 Contract workers 38 38 1 25 102
PMCC contract
4 1 1 1 3
workers
5 Loading unloading 16 15 31
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contract workers
6 Security 4 4 4 7 19
Total Manpower shift wise 65 63 5 36 169
Table 9.3: Distribution of People in LPG Bottling Plant, Patna

General
S.No Location 1st shift 2nd shift 3rd shift shift Total
1 Bullet Area 0 0 0 0 0
2 Pump House 2 2 0 0 4
3 TT Gantry 2 2 0 0 4
4 Valve Changing shed 1 1 0 0 2
5 Valve Salvaging shed 1 1 0 0 2
6 Filling shed 23 23 0 0 46
7 ETP Area 1 1 0 0 2
8 Storage Shed 0 0 0 0 0
9 Unloading shed 6 5 0 0 11
10 Loading Shed 10 10 0 0 20
11 MCC 1 1 0 1 3
12 FIRE ENGINE SHED 1 1 1 0 3
13 Retesting Shed 0 0 0 22 22
14 Admin Building Area 8 7 0 8 23
15 Grass Cutting 0 0 0 8 8
16
Security Cabin 4 4 4 7 19
Total Manpower shift wise 60 58 5 46 169
Ignition sources are strictly controlled in the LPG bottling plant area. All electrical equipment and
fittings are flame-proof type.
No vehicle is allowed inside the premises without approved spark arrestor in the engine exhaust.
The following sources of ignition are considered in the risk analysis.
 Transformer
 MCC/ Electrical Room
 Canteen
Weather parameters
assessing the atmosphere are wind speed, atmospheric stability, ambient temperature, humidity and
topographic parameters.
Atmospheric stability represents the vertical turbulence in the air due to temperature differentials
caused by heating of the earth by solar radiation. Atmospheric stability effects are represented
through Pasquill parameters as follows shown in Table 9.3.
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Table-9.3: Pasquill parameters

A Very Unstable
B Unstable
C Slightly Unstable
D Neutral
E Stable
F Very Stable
The relationship between wind speed and atmospheric stability is shown in Table 9.4.
Table 9.4: Relationship between wind speed and atmospheric stability
<3/8 >3/8 >4/5
<2 A A-B B - - D
2-3 A-B B C E F D
3-5 B B-C C D E D
5-6 C C-D D D D D
>6 C D D D D D
Category D (neutral) is the most probable at sites in moderate climates and may occur for up to 80 %
of the time at relevant sites. Stability F (very stable) represents the most adverse condition in which
dispersion extends over longer distances horizontally. Normally, stability F occurs for short periods in
the year, mainly during winter nights.
Weather data (monthly average maximum & minimum temperature and rain fall) for Patna are
indicated in Figure 9.5
Table 9.5: Weather Data for Gidha (Arrah)
Max. Min.
Month Temperature Temperature
(°C) (°C)
January 23.0 110
February 25.0 13.0
March 32.5 19.0
April 37.0 23.0
May 38.0 26.0
June 36.3 27.0
July 33.0 27.0
August 32.0 26.0
September 32.0 26.0
October 31.0 23.0
November 28.0 16.0
December 24.0 11.0
Wind rose diagram for distribution of wind direction and wind speed is shown in Figure 9.2.
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Figure-9.2: Wind Rose Diagram for Patna
Weather parameters
assessing the atmosphere are wind speed, atmospheric stability, ambient temperature, humidity and
topographic parameters Atmospheric stability represents the vertical turbulence in the air due to
temperature differentials caused by heating of the earth by solar radiation. Atmospheric stability
effects are represented through Pasquill parameters as follows shown in Table 9.6.
Table-9.6: Pasquill parameters
A Very Unstable
B Unstable
C Slightly Unstable
D Neutral
E Stable
F Very Stable
The relationship between wind speed and atmospheric stability is shown in Table 9.7
Table-9.7: Relationship between wind speed and atmospheric stability
<3/8 >3/8 >4/5
<2 A A-B B - - D
2-3 A-B B C E F D
3-5 B B-C C D E D
5-6 C C-D D D D D
>6 C D D D D D
Category D (neutral) is the most probable at sites in moderate climates and may occur for up to 80 %
of the time at relevant sites. Stability F (very stable) represents the most adverse condition in which
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dispersion extends over longer distances horizontally. Normally, stability F occurs for short periods in
the year, mainly during winter nights.
Weather data (monthly average maximum & minimum temperature and rain fall) for Patna are
indicated in Figure 9.3
Table 9.5: Weather Data for Gidha (Arrah)
Max. Min.
Month Temperature Temperature
(°C) (°C)
January 23.0 110
February 25.0 13.0
March 32.5 19.0
April 37.0 23.0
May 38.0 26.0
June 36.3 27.0
July 33.0 27.0
August 32.0 26.0
September 32.0 26.0
October 31.0 23.0
November 28.0 16.0
December 24.0 11.0
The following representative combinations of weather parameters for the site are considered in this
study.
Table-9.8: Weather Parameters for Risk Analysis
Description #1 #2 #3
Temperature (C) 35 30 15
Wind speed (m/s) 3 5 2
Atmospheric Stability D D F
Ignition Sources
In case of gas leakage, ignition of the gas will result in damage due to fire or explosion. Therefore,
identification of ignition sources is important in risk analysis.
The electrical and instrument items in the installation conform to the electrical hazardous area
classification. Flame-proof electrical items will be installed in the classified areas, and these will not
be ignition sources. Vehicles inside the plant are provided with spark arrestors in the exhaust.
There is no overhead HT electrical line in the plant area which may act as ignition source.
The following ignition sources are identified for input to PHAST Risk software.
 Vehicles moving in the road
 Electrical switchgear room and transformer area
 Diesel generator.
Hazardous Properties of LPG
The flammable consequences of LPG release from equipment are mainly the following:
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 Jet fire/ pool fire/ flash fire

 Vapor cloud explosion
Properties of LPG relevant to this QRA study are as follows.
Composition: Mixture of Propane and Butane
Normal Boiling Point: (-) 6C
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): 1.8 % (vol)
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): 9.5 % (vol)
Auto ignition temperature 410-580 C (approx.)
LPG is stored as liquid under pressure. LPG vapors are heavier than air and disperse close to ground
level. LPG odorized with Ethyl Mercaptan is received in the plant so as to provide warning in case
of leakage.
Consequence Analysis
 Jet/ Pool Fire Radiation
The effect from jet fire and pool fire is thermal radiation intensity on the receptor surface as shown in
Table 9.9.
Table-9.9 Damage Effects due to Jet/ Pool Fire Radiation
Heat Radiation Observed Effect
Intensity
(kW/m2)
4 Sufficient to cause pain to personnel if unable to reach cover
within 20 seconds; however blistering of the skin (second-degree
burn) is likely; 0% lethality.
12.5 Minimum energy required for piloted ignition of wood, melting of
plastic tubing.
37.5 Sufficient to cause damage to process equipment.
Thermal radiation intensity exceeding 37.5 kW/m² may cause escalation due to damage of other
equipment.
Thermal radiation intensity exceeding 12.5 kW/m² may cause ignition of combustibles on buildings
and impairment of escape route.
Thermal radiation intensity exceeding 4 kW/m² may cause burn injury on personnel injury.
 Vapour cloud explosion (VCE)
When a large quantity of flammable vapour or gas is released, mixes with air to produce sufficient
mass in the flammable range and is then ignited, the result is a vapour cloud explosion (VCE). In the
LPG installation large release of LPG from equipment or piping has potential for vapour cloud
explosion. The damage effect of vapour cloud explosion is due to overpressure as shown in Table
9.10.
Table-9.9: VCE over pressure limit and Observed Effect
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bar(g) psig
0.021 0.3 “Safe distance” (probability 0.95 of no serious damage below this
value); projectile limit; some damage to house ceilings; 10% of
window glass broken.
0.069 1 Repairable damage; partial demolition of houses; steel frame of clad
building slightly distorted.
0.138 2 Partial collapse of walls of houses.
0.207 3 Heavy machines in industrial buildings suffered little damage; steel
frame building distorted and pulled away from foundations.
(c) Consequence Analysis Results for LPG Storage & Handling System
Results of consequence analysis by PHAST software for significant leak scenarios relevant to the LPG
bottling plant are shown in the Table 9.10:
Table-9.10 Results of Consequence Analysis for LPG Bottling Plant
Downwind Distance (meters)
S.No. Description Parameters Weather (Wind speed & Stability)
2 m/s; E 3 m/s; D 5 m/s; D
1. LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak
12.5 kW/m2 34 34 35
37.5 kW/m2 16 17 19
0.07 bar 25 23 22
0.2 bar 18 17 16
2. LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak
Pool Fire Radiation Intensity4 kW/m2 56 56 55
12.5 kW/m2 35 35 36
37.5 kW/m2 17 18 20
0.07 bar 25 23 22
0.2 bar 18 17 16
3. LPG Vapour Compressor Discharge Line Leak
Jet Fire Radiation Intensity 4 kW/m2 20 20 20
12.5 kW/m2 16 16 17
37.5 kW/m2 12 9 11
Worst Case Scenario
4. LPG Road Tanker Failure
0.07 bar 99 99 97
0.2 bar 54 54 53
12.5 kW/m2 133 128 124
37.5 kW/m2 Not Not Not
reached reached reached
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(C) Evacuation due to effect of Fire and explosion inside the plant and at outside the
plant
Based on Consequence Analysis (as per DNV soft ware PHAST-6.6), it has been found that the highest
effect distances and areas of fire and explosion are given below which are to be deal with seriously in
Onsite ERDMP.
Sl.No. Scenario Consequences Highest effected
Distances in Meter
1 LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak VCE Overpressure 46 Meter
(0.02 bar)
2 LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak VCE Overpressure 46 Meter
(0.02 bar))
3 LPG Vapour Compressor Discharge Line Jet Fire Radiation 20 Meter
Leak Intensity(4 kW/m2)
4 LPG Road Tanker Failure Overpressure (0.02 227Meter
bar)
BLEVE/ Fire Ball 264Meter
Radiation( 4 kW/m2)
 We may reveal that use of Mounded Bullet have less risk than an above ground Bullet.
 Due to catastrophic failure made by any Bombing on LPG Road tanker, BLEVE will takes place and the
heat wave of 04KW/M2 area will reach the distance of 264Meter. It means during that condition, all
the employee is to be evacuated through Security Gate and taken to 270Meter distance away from
the plant. Before complete evacuation, the push bottom provided near Road Tanker unloading area is
to be operated and all ROVs are to be closed safely. All Pumps and Compressor are to be stopped.
Chief Incident Controller will inform to SHO, Police Station –Koelwar (Telephone no-9431822298)to
vacate all the employees of the factories installed at the west side of HPCL LPG plant. Though there
will be very rare chance of Bombing on above ground Bullet.
 Due to catastrophic failure of Road Tanker at LPG unloading area due to over pressure with the help of
entry of high pressure Vapour, the heat wave at 0.2 Bar pressure will reach the distance of 227Meter.
It means the entire employee is to be evacuated and taken to outside of 230 Meter distance. Before
complete evacuation, the push bottom provided near Road Tanker unloading area is to be operated
and all ROVs are to be closed safely. All Pumps and Compressor are to be stopped. In this case also
Chief Incident Controller will inform to SHO, Police Station – Koelwar (Telephone no-9431822298) to
vacate all the employees of the factories installed at the west side of HPCL LPG plant
 In other cases as mentioned above, the plant authority has to take care to evacuate people from 100
meter and below.
 HPCL Patna LPG plant has only 02 sets of Self Contain Breathing apparatus with only one spare
cylinder of 30 minutes capacity. The management of HPCL Patna LPG plant should purchase 03
more Self Contain breathing apparatus (SCBA set) and should give vigorous training to their
employee to take action in emergency i.e. say operating Push Bottom, Stopping all LPG Pump and
Compressors and ROV quickly.
 Regular Mock Drill is to be organised minimum at least once in six months to take action on evacuation
of working personal with all vehicles from the plant.
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 During Mock drill, the entire staff, after closing all the operation & maintenance jobs should assemble
at Assembly Places with proper head counting. The Emergency Control Centre operated inside the
plant should be activated.
 Vigorous training to be given to all employees for carrying out fire fighting in emergency inside the
Plant against above fire & explosion.
(D) The common causes of disasters
The common causes of disasters are envisages are tabulated below for reference, and the ERDMP
should be prepared by the installation to deal with the following emergencies.
Man made Natural Calamities Extraneous
 Heavy LPG Leakage from the  Flood  Riots/Civil Disorder/
LPG Tanker/ Bullets.  Earth Quake  Mob Attack
 Fire  Cyclone  Terrorism
 Explosion  Excessive Rains  Sabotage
 Failure of Critical Control  Tsunami  Bomb Threat
system of the Road Tanker ,
LPG Bullet, Pump and
Compressor.
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CHECK LIST-1
(Refer ERDMP-Clause- 10.1Hazard Identification)
Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan (ERDMP)

Hazard Identification
Sl. No CHECKPOINT YES NO REMARKS
Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
1 Whether any of the following procedures or techniques for hazard identification has been
used in the terminal/ installation :
HAZOP √ HAZOP
Accident Consequences & Analysis ×
Event Tree Analysis. √
Fault Tree Analysis ×
Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality Analysis. √
Risk Assessment √
What If, analysis. ×
Other accredited practice
Hazard Identification :
2 Is the terminal / installation covered under the √
definition of “Major Accident Hazard Installation” as
per the Manufacture Storage & Import of Hazardous
Chemicals Rules 1989?
3 If yes, whether major accident hazards identified and √
steps taken for their prevention
4 Whether design deficiencies, failures or errors which √ Failure or errors
can contribute to hazards and cause abnormalities which contribute
leading to an accident are identified. to the hazards are
taken into
consideration
excluding design
deficiencies.
5 What are the measures undertaken to counter above √
deficiencies or, errors
6 Consequences of a major accident on the workers, √
people in the neighbourhood and the environment
are considered
7 Steps envisaged for mitigation of the consequences √
of such accident
8 Does the installation produces / handle / use / import √
/ store any hazardous chemicals as defined under
MSIHC Rules 1989?
9 If yes, whether a list of these chemicals, preferably in √
alphabetical order with their maximum licensed
storage quantities is displayed
10 Are material safety data sheets (MSDS) of these √
chemicals are prepared / obtained in the prescribed
format as per MSIHC Rules and State Factory Rules?
11 Whether a system for disseminating information √
about these MSDS to concerned workers are existing
12 Are there a system of labelling of containers / storage √
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tanks for the chemicals / hazardous substances

13 Whether estimation of maximum possible quantity of √
each hazardous substance are considered including
any vehicle (TT/TW) on site or within 500 mtr of the
site.
14 Whether location, configuration and condition under √
which the hazardous substances are stored &
handled are clearly declared
Vulnerability Analysis : YES
15 Whether zones of influence or vulnerable zones are √
estimated by considering the maximum single
storage of hazardous substance & maximum loss
scenario
16 Whether effects of influence on the vulnerable zones √
are made after considering the population, facilities
& environment encompassed inside that zone
Risk Analysis : YES
17 Whether a relative measure of the probability & √
consequences of various possible hazardous events
are taken into account.
18 Whether risks are calculated by multiplying the √
probability of occurrence of each event by the
consequences of that event and then summing up
the results
19 Whether all types of events possible in petroleum √
installations are considered including i) storage tanks
on fire, ii) pool fire [burning pool of liquid fuel], iii)
Flange joint leakage in pipelines, iv) Fire in TT or TW
gantry, and v) rupture of hoses.
Risk Reduction Measures :
20 Whether measures for reduction of identified high √
risks are included by reducing the consequences thru’
hazard Mitigation measures.
21 Whether steps have been consider to reduce risks to √
the exposed population by increasing safe distances
by acquiring property around the facility, if possible
HAZOP Study
22 Whether the above method is applied if the location √
handles more than specified storage and / or critical
operations
23 Whether the study systematically identifies all √
possible deviations from normal operations
24 Whether risk levels are established for each deviation √
after considering the probability & consequences of
each such events
25 Whether potential means for detection of such √
events &preventive measures are recommended by
the study
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10.0 EMERGENCY MITIGATION MEASURES (ERDMP CLAUSE NO- 11.0)

After determining the risk level, the following actions shall be required for mitigation of
emergency:
(A) BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF ERDMP AS PER SCHEDULE–III OF PNGRB REGULATIONS
1. Location Plan of the Installation indicating citing of the installation at neighboring details up to
a distance of 2 KM from the installation in each direction.
2. Site plan of the installation showing a complete layout of the installation indicating boundary
walls, exit and entry gates and location of various facilities.
3. Layout of Fire Water Systems and Fire Fighting Equipment details.
4. Line block diagram of manufacturing process and Process Flow Diagram (PFD) of each unit.
5. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous chemicals stored, handled, produced and
transported in the installation.
ANNEXURE-1
6. Internal and External Emergency contact numbers and addresses of police, fire station,
hospitals, mutual aid industry, factory inspectors, Board, State Pollution Control Board,
Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO), etc.
7. Pipeline route map and details of various facilities such as sectionalizing Valve (SV),
intermediate Pigging (IP) stations, intermediate pumping stations (IPS) across pipeline route
8. Addresses and Telephone Directory of Technical Support Services such as Environmental
Laboratories, fire fighting chemical suppliers, public and private consultant associated with
emergency handling and Aviation Medical Services,
9. Security threat plan.
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(B) RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ( REFER REGULATION 11.2 )

Schedule IV
Resource Mobilizations (Men and Equipment)
Sl. Total Requirement Available with Civil Authorities
No. Installation (Police/Fire/Medical)
1 MANPOWER
Regular employees – shift-wise 6+5+3(Gen.
shift)=14 nos.
Security staff 19
Personnel Trained in first aid 6
Others ( Technicians / Helpers ) 5 BIHAR Fire Services
2 FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES/ BIHAR Fire Service
EQUIPMENT/ CHEMICALS
Fire Tenders/ Fire fighting engines 3 Fire engines.
(Pumps) Being
Augmented by
3 additional
Fire Engines.
Water storage capacity 3437.76KL.
Being
augmented by
additional 3700
KL above
ground Tank.
Fire Hoses 43
Jet/Fog/Spray Nozzles 5 -
Foam Branch Nil -
Jumbo Jet Nozzles 11 -
Foam Compound ( KL ) NA -
3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT’S
PVC Suit Nil
Compressed air B.A. Set 2
Refill Cylinders for B.A. Set 3
Cascade B.A Set 3
Fire Proximity Suit 1
4 COMMUNICATION
Walkie-Talkie 08
Public Address System 1
Megaphone NIL
5 TRANSPORT
Jeeps 2
Cars NIL
Ambulance NIL 1 (Govt. Hospital)
Trucks NIL
Buses NIL Bus Stand - Buses
Tractors Nil Nil
Boats Nil Nil
Mobile Cranes Nil Nil
6 MISCELLANEOUS
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Ropes ( Metres ) 10 meter.

Empty drums 16 0
Buckets 12
Sand bags 8
Dewatering pump NIL
Pneumatic pump NIL
Photo Camera 1
Video Camera 7 0
7 EQUIPMENT’S FOR CORPS DISPOSAL
Light Metal Stretchers 3
Traupline 12’ X 12” 1 0
Rope fibre 3/8” NIL -
Bucket NIL -
Rubber gloves 2
8 LIST OF EMERGENCY DRUGS and
APPLIANCES
Canvas Stretcher 3 1
Oxygen Cylinder 4 1
Sterlite Bandages Available Available
Cotton Sterilised Available Available
Antibiotics NA Available
Analgesties NA Available
Sedatives Nil Available
Tetanus Toxoid Nil Available
Dressing Instruments Available Available
Sterilisers Available Available
Autoclave for sterlising Instruments, Available Available
dressing
B.P. AppArrahtus Available Available
Suction AppArrahtus Available Available
I.V.Set Nil Available
Antishock drugs Nil Available
Glucose Saline Set Nil Available
Glucose Saline Bottle Nil Available
(C) INCIDENT PREVENTING MEASURES AND PROCEDURES (Clause no-11.3)

The incident prevention measures and procedures includes following prevention measures:-
I. Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policy has been formulated and approved by
management.
II. Even though pre-OISD location, to meet the revised OISD-144 requirement management has
taken adequate measures such providing fixed water spray & other system complying to
OISD.
III. Meetings of Safety committee with participation of executives & staff are held every quarter
in order to deliberate on any unsafe development and recommendations for elimination of
risks. Safety committee also discusses pending recommendations of earlier meetings,
performance & shortcomings observed during recent mock drills etc. and minutes signed by
all members.
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IV. Internal safety audits and inspections are carried out quarterly as per OISD-145 checklists.
Inter unit safety audits are conducted by experts from other facilities.
V. Work permits in line with OISD – 105 are issued and monitored. List of Authorized issuers
and receives is approved by HPCL
VI. In-built safety interlocks system such as, Remote Operated Valve (ROV), Pressure Safety
Valves (PSVs); non-returning valves (NRVs), Shutdown Valves (SDVs) and emergency trip
systems are incorporated in design of installation.
VII. Written safety instructions are given to visitors including assembly procedure and escape
route, dos and don’ts before entry.
VIII. Safety MIS system is established. Unit sends monthly safety reports including Exception
reports to Corporate HSE department who issues monthly HSE report for whole
organization.
IX. All standby equipment’s are operated periodically and checked as per specified schedule.
Warning system, first aid & definitive treatment methods, evacuation procedures are tested
periodically.
X. Setting up of safety MIS system and sending Exception reports to the head of
organisations or CEO; all standby equipment’s should be tried and operated periodically and
recorded. similarly back up power for safety equipment and instrument should be checked
periodically and observations be recorded;
XI. check points for incident prevention measures are given at Check list -2.
CHECK LIST-2
(Refer ERDMP Clause No- 11.(c) (Xii))
Incident Prevention Measures

1 Whether Safety, Health and Environment Policy of the √
location is displayed
2 Whether the Safety Policy is documented and duly √
approved by the top management
3 Whether the Safety Policy is well structured to cover all √
elements of Safety, Health and Environment protection
4 Whether the layout is convenient from operation & √
safety aspects and meets minimum distance norms as
per OISD-118
5 Whether a duly constituted Safety Committee is √
functioning in the location with representation from
workmen/staff
6 Whether all unsafe developments & likely risks are √
deliberated in the meetings and appropriate steps are
recommended for eliminating such risks
7 Whether compliance status of recommendations of √
earlier Safety Committee meetings are discussed before
taking up new issues.
8 Whether performance & shortcomings observed during √
recent mock disaster drills form part of the discussions
in safety committee meetings
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9 Is the safety committee minutes are recorded & signed √

by all the attending members
10 Whether periodical safety audits & inspections by √ Internal &
internal and external audit teams are conducted in external Safety
defined intervals audit conducted
once in a year
11 Whether a system of regular monitoring of such audit √ Inspections are
compliances by controlling offices / HO are in place carried out by
state offices
quarterly
12 What is the composition of external audit teams to √ External audit is
ensure impartiality of audit findings carried out by
Bihar govt.
approved
auditing agency
13 Whether Work Permit System in line with OISD-105 have √
been implemented.
14 Whether work permits are issued for hot work, cold √

work, electrical work & vessel entry jobs
15 Whether the location-in-charge remain the issuer for all √
hot work & vessel entry permits for enhanced safety &
control
16 Whether work permits are duly closed at completion of √
the stipulated jobs, duly certified by the supervising
officer
17 Whether heat detectors in tank sprinkler systems, high √
level alarms of tank farm management system are
provided & checked for regular functioning
18 Whether in-built safety interlocks provided in the design √
of the terminal are adequately specified & checked for
regular functioning
11.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MEASURES. (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-12)

(A) Emergency Drills & Mock Exercises (As per clause No. 12.1)
In emergency management time is very important, the initial few minutes are critical and timely
action may contain the emergency. For persons to perform quickly their assigned roles, it is essential
that each individual should be made aware of emergency rehearsals which will impart procedures
and their individual roles through proper training.
Testing & Mock drills for On-site emergency plans are carried out once every month. These mock
drills cover various probable emergency scenarios e.g. a fire, explosion, gas leak, electrical fire,
evacuation etc. Mock drill results are reviewed by LIC and reports communicated to safety
department every month.
Mock Drill rehearsals are carried out as per scheduled frequency (i.e. Mock Drills on Half Yearly and
off site Drill on yearly basis) involving Dept of Factories, Police, Fire Dept, Mutual Aid members
considering different scenarios to improve awareness and to build up the confidence among the
employees for quick and correct action as per their role and responsibilities to mitigate the
Emergency.
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Mock Drill rehearsal of On Site Emergency action plan is carried out once in a month. On completion
of the mock drill rehearsal, the debriefing meeting chaired by Location-In-charge of the unit is
conducted to ensure the efficacy of the rehearsal and to discuss the observations.
Recommendations/observations received from the observers in this regards are complied with time
bound schedule.
Moreover the rehearsal on “Off-site emergency action” has been conducted with the consent of and
under the guidelines of District Collector for surrounding MAH industries.
Last on site emergency mock drill rehearsal was conducted on 14.03.16
Location of Emergency was 14.2 Kg Filled Cylinder Storage Shed
Mock Fire Drill Report with other agencies conducted on 14.03.2016
Mock Drill was conducted by Mr Amar Kumar - Location In-charge , HPCL, Patna LPG Bottling
Plant
Mock Drill was attended by Fire Incharge, Fire Station-Arrah,
Dated -14/03/2016
Name of Emergency LPG leakage & fire in 14.2kg filled cylinder in
Cylinder Storage shed
Date of Drill 14.03.2016
Details of Drill – As the part of Emergency Mock Response Drill, Plant Manager Conducted The
Mock Drill to assess the preparedness and awareness level of the employees and the Officers
along with the functioning of Safety Equipment in the presence of Bihar Fire Service, Bhojpur and
Mutual Aid members
Details of Response Time.-
SR. NO EMERGENCY SCENERIO REMARKS
1 LOCATION OF EMERGENCY Filled Cylinder storage Shed
2 NATURE OF EMERGENCYV LPG leakage & fire in 14.2kg filled cylinder in
Cylinder Storage shed
3 DATE OF FIRE DRILL 14.03.2016
4 DETAILS OF RESPONSE TIME TIME (Hrs)
ACTIVITY
4.1 EMERGENCY SPOTTED 12:01:00
4.2 ALARM RAISED(VOCAL/ HAND SIREN) 12:01:02 Through walkie-talkie,
PA Paging system
4.3 ELECTRICAL SIREN SOUNDED(Wailing) 12:01:24
4.4 Sprinkler started 12:01:24
4.5 Monitor started 12:01:24
4.6 1ST Fire Extinguisher Discharged 12:01:04
22.5 KG FIRE EXTINGUISHER
4.7 Rescue Team onsite 12:01:25
4.8 ALL BULK TTs EVACUATED 12:05:46
4.9 ALL PACKED TTs EVACUATED 12:05:46
4.10 MUTUAL AID MEMBERS ON SITE 12:01:30
4.11 KEEP ADDING RELEVANT ACTIVITIES
4.12 ALL CLEAR GIVEN ON SITE 12:11:05
4.13 ELECTRICAL SIREN SOUNDED FOR ALL 12:16:30
CLEAR
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5.0 FEATURES OF THEDRILL: One outsider somehow managed to come inside the
Plant, planted a bomb near the Security Cabin No.2 and then went to Filled
Cylinder Storage Shed for making Fire. The person working in the Filling Shed
recognized the Fire and immediately gave FIRE SHOUT followed by discharge of
DCP Fire Extinguisher. Shift Officer informed others over Walkie-Talkie and PA
paging for Fire and operated Manual Call Point. On activation of MCP, Siren
Automatically got started followed by tripping of Plant Equipments and actuation
of Deluge Valves. On actuation of Deluge valves, sprinklers got started. Meanwhile,
Team members of Fire Fighting and Auxiliary Team reached the site and acted as
advised by the Site Controller. Mutual Aid Members of Fire Brigade, nearby IOC
LPG Plant Officials and Police also reached the Emergency Location and assisted in
Fire Fighting. Once fire fighting got over, traces of LPG were checked with
explosive-meter and All-Clear signal was given by the Site Controller.
V OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF PREPAREDNESS FOR EMERGENCIES:
Excellent mock drill. Communication is very effective. Response of individual team
members is very good. Position and working of fire fighting Equipment’s and
systems is good. Fire communications & methodology of extinguishment was very
good.
7.0 AREAS OF IMPROVMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hose handling needs improvement

8.0 TRAINING IMPARTED: Hydrant Hose handling training can be imparted.
Plant In-charge / Amar Kumar
(B) Training (As per clause No. 12.2)

1. An ERDMP shall be easier to use if training material and general philosophy on emergency
prevention and control are kept separate from the working plan.
2. Training shall be imparted to all the personnel likely to be involved directly or indirectly to the
emergencies including employees, contract workers, transport crew and security personnel.
3. Contract personnel and contract labourer shall be allowed to start work only after clearance
of attending and passing safety training.
4. Refresher training shall be conducted at regular intervals.
5. Critical Safety Campaigns are being conducted monthly on various safety topics circulating by
HSE by involving all Employees, Contract Employees and Security Personnel.
Moreover Training is being imparted to all HPCL regular employees, security personnel, contract
employees on schedules as per approved Training Calendar as per OISD Std. 154 for HSE training.
Training modules are prepared by Fire & Safety specialists and external expert faculty also invited.
(C) Mutual Aid (As per clause No. 12.3)
(a) HPCL Patna is also a member of Mutual Aid Team. Every Member possesses different
nature of Risk as per their process requirement. Still they should have common approach
to attend Disasters created with their member industries along with all their
infrastructure..
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(b) To evaluate the thoroughness and effectiveness of an ERDMP, it is necessary to conduct

periodic table top exercises among their member organisation. They should take part in
full-scale or announced, and unannounced drills. Each site should hold drills on the night
shifts, change shifts as well as during the day as mandated under regulation 12.1 (e).
(c) Drills should present a variety of Emergency scenarios and designed to challenge each
segment of the organization. Limited scale drills are useful and should be used by Chief of
each Support Service to train his own team. Plans should be made to have periodic mass
casualty exercises. These exercises should attempt to simulate as closely as possible a fire,
explosion, or toxic agent release and comparison of the prescribed time lines and the
actual received.
(d) The warning system, first aid, evacuation procedures and the definitive treatment
procedures should all be tested periodically.
(e) Some of the drills should also include the participation of outside groups and agencies such
as police, fire companies, ambulance service, civil defence organizations and mutual aid
groups.
(f) Testing and mock drills for onsite emergency plan shall be carried once in three months
and for offsite emergency plan twelve months.
(g) For other installations, the mock drill shall be carried out once a year. However, for
locations having more than one industry member, the annual mock drill can be carried out
by one industry member in turn, thus ensuring one mock drill in every year at the location.
(h) These mock drills will enable the unit/location to assess the capability of the individual and
performance as a group. The frequent discussions and drills will help in eliminating the
confusion and shortcomings, if any.
(i) Each Mock Drill should be recorded with observations and deficiencies to be rectified
within 24 hours.
(j) Check Points for mutual aid and mock drills are given at Check list - 3.
A Mutual Aid Agreement dated 18/04/2016 is in force entered between the mutual aid members of
Local Industries which includes –HPCL Patna New IRD at Bihta, IOCL LPG Bottling Plant at Gidha.,
Fire Brigade, Arrah District-Bhojpur Various activities to promote Health Safety and Environment
awareness amongst each other, regular lectures / visits / exhibitions are conducted for knowledge
sharing of the expertise of individual organisational related activities to adopt the best suitable
measures in each other – Mutual Aid Agreement
To make the emergency plan a success, the following exchange of information amongst the member
organizations of mutual aid association is considered essential:
(i) The types of hazards in each installation and fire fighting measures.
(ii) List of all the installations or entities falling along the routes of transport vehicles carrying
petroleum or petroleum products.
(iii) The type of equipment, that would be deployed and procedure for making the replenishment.
(iv) Written procedures which spell out the communication system for help and response. This is
also required to get acquainted with operation of different fire fighting equipment available at
mutual aid members and compatibility for connecting at users place.
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(v) Familiarization of topography and drills for access and exit details carried out by mutual aid
members.
(vi) A LIST OF MUTUAL AID MEMBERS AND THEIR DETAILS ARE FURNISHED BELOW
COMPANY NAME CONTACT NUMBER
HPCL Patna New IRD at Bihta 9603964242
IOCL LPG Bottling Plant at Gidha 9473192690, 06182-277550, 277320, 277669
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CHECK LIST-3
[Refer ERDMP-Clause No-12.1(i)]
MUTUAL AID / MOCK DRILLS

1 Whether mock fire / emergency response drills are √ Mock drills are
held conducted monthly.
2 If yes, periodicity of emergency response drills √ Half yearly
3 Mock drills cover all types of probable emergencies √
4 Does the location have Mutual Aid Plan √ Mutual aid is
available with
HPCLPOL Terminal
at Patna New IRD,
Bihta, IOCL LPG
Bottling Plant at
Giddha.
5 If yes, the details of other members including names √ List Enclosed
and contact nos. of concerned officials Annex - 14
6 List of fire fighting equipment’s available with each √ List Enclosed
Mutual Aid members including District Fire Service Annex - 14
7 Compatibility of safety equipment of all Mutual Aid √ List Enclosed
members including District Fire Services with said Annex - 14
location has been tested and documented in the DMP
8 Details of water storage available with Mutual Aid √ List Enclosed
member including District Fire Service and mechanism Annex - 14
to utilize the same in the said location well
documented in the DMP
9 Details of fire fighting foams concentrate /chemicals √ List Enclosed
available with Mutual Aid members including nearest Annex - 14
Fire Service has been incorporated
10 Details of lead time for response of Mutual Aid √
members including District Fire Service has been
documented in the DMP
11 Periodicity of safety training for officers, staff, √ Officers & Staff are
contractor workers, in crew and security personnel trained once in 3
mentioned in the ERDMP years in LPG
refresher course.
Security, TT crew &
contract labour are
given refresher
training once in a
year
Mutual Aid Plans
12 Does the location have established Mutual Aid Plans √
13 Which are the Mutual Aid Team members and the √
assistance offered?
14 Does the plan clearly indicate types of possible √
hazards and fire fighting measures required?
15 Does the plan include expected assistance from √
each members
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16 Does the Plan spell out the communication protocol √

and the channels in times of emergency
17 Periodic joint exercise and meetings for practice, √
familiarization and identifying and resolving
compatibility issues.
12.0 RESPONSE PROCEDURES AND MEASURES (CLAUSE NO 13.0)

(a) Zoning and Maps:
i) The zones and maps attached highlighting the Incident prone areas of the unit so that in
case of an emergency it serves as a basis for taking the action.
ii) The entities shall help District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in finalizing the full
drawn map of installations and nearby areas under their operations having presence of
habitats which are vulnerable and sensitive like old age homes, schools, prison, etc attached.
(b) Layout / Flow Diagram
P&I Diagram Layout attached – Annexure - 8.
ROUTE MAP is depicted in- Annexure -9.
(C) Manpower Data
Staff Total Strength
HPCL Employees 14 (06 officers +08 workmen)
Security 19 (1 supervisors + 18 Guards Male)
Contractor's Workers + 136+2=138
Contract officer
Emergency Shutdown Procedures

General: HPCL Patna LPG Bottling plant, where all receipt, storage & dispatch activities are being
carried out as per OISD regulations. As per the management circular the following Emergency
Shutdown philosophy is adopted in the location in case of emergency.
ETB (Emergency Trip Button):
 ETB is the procedure to be invoked in case of any emergency at the location, purpose of ETB is
to STOP all ongoing process/Power at the location including the pipeline pumping stations.
 Power Emergency Shut Down- ETB is to trip the power supply of predefined
equipment’s/area.
 When ETB is pressed from anywhere in the location, Control Power Supply will cut-off except
lighting power, location of emergency will be shown in emergency control panel and one kilo
meter siren will activate.
LOCATION OF ETB:
5 no’s of ETB’s are provided at the following locations with Rotate Push & Lock type. Display “Push
the button in case of emergency” provided at all the ETB points.
 TT Gantry
 Filling Shed near carousal
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 Filling Shed near 47.5 Kg filling machine

 LPG Pump& Compressor House
 Admin Building
Functions of ETB:
 The Control power supply will cut-off in the entire plant, except lighting power supply. Due to
this, functioning of all equipment’s will be stopped and all ROVs will be closed.
 The zone indication will be displayed in Fire Alarm Communication Panel.
 1 Kilo meter siren will come.
 During fire mock drills also ETB’s are operated & logs maintained .
Actuation of Power ETB switches of the power to all facilities except the following.
 Siren
 Bore wells
 Power in Fire Pump House/DG Shed.
 Security Rooms
 Control Room
 CCTV
 3-4 High Mast towers in hazardous & Non-hazardous areas.
 Lighting at the gate.
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CHECK LIST-4
(Refer to ERDMP Regulation 13.0)
ERDMP Response Measures/Infrastructure
SL. CHECK POINT REMARKS
NO YES NO
Zones, maps and layouts
1 Does the Location have Emergency Zones clearly identified for
Incident prone areas
2 Do the Maps indicate location of Emergency Assembly Points and
Emergency Control Room
3 Is the process Lay-out prominently displayed
4 Does the Piping and instrument Diagram include emergency control
valves, shutdown system, isolation valves, important control valves etc
5 Does the Fire Hydrant Layout conspicuously displayed.
Manpower
1 Is the ERDMP Organogram clearly displayed.
2 Does the Organogram include all duties to be attended in
connection with an emergency
3 Is the organogram include key personnel by their names or, work
position
4 Does it have the alternate coverage to take care of the absence of a
particular person [ in cases where organogram is developed basis
names]
5 Does it include assignment of all key coordinators viz. the Incident
Controller, Administration and Communication Controller and Safety
Coordinator
Emergency Control Centre (ECC)
1 Is the ECC well defined and clearly marked on the displayed layout
2 Is it strategically positioned to be outside the periphery of
immediate affected area.
3 Is the centre have adequate communication channels including
internal and external telephone connections, PA, paging and VHF
systems
4 Is list of key personnel and essential telephone nos. are prominently
displayed.
5 The layout of fire fighting system, different hazardous zones, Assembly
Points is prominently displayed.
Emergency Assembly Points
1 Are the EAPs well defined and clearly marked on the displayed
layout
2 The EAPs have pre-defined in-charges during emergencies who keep
in touch with the Emergency Control Centre and
Administrative Controllers and updates on the roll call on people
reporting.
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13.0 EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-14).

(A) Emergency Control Organisation
(1) The ERDMP shall identify the safe transition from normal operation to emergency operations and
systematic shut down, if any, and the delegation of authority from operations personnel to
emergency response personnel. For this purpose, the plan shall identify an emergency response
organization with appropriate lines of authority with succession planning and actuating the
response management. Responsibilities for decision making shall be clearly shown in an
emergency organization chart. The plan shall identify each responder's position, mission, duties
and reporting relationship.
(2) Overall objectives of an emergency control organization shall be:
(a) to promptly control problems as they develop at the scene.
(b) to prevent or limit the impact on other areas and off-site.
(c) to provide emergency personnel, selecting them for duties compatible with their normal
work functions wherever feasible. The duties and functions assigned to various people
shall include making full use of existing organizations and service groups such as fire,
safety, occupational health, medical, transportation, personnel, maintenance, and
security.
(d) Employees must assume additional responsibilities as per laid down procedure of ERDMP
whenever an emergency alarm sounds.
(e) In setting up the organization, the need for round-the-clock coverage shall be essential.
Shift personnel must be prepared to take charge of the emergency control functions or
emergency shutdown of system, if need be, until responsible personnel arrive at the site
of emergency. The organization should have an alternate arrangement for each function.
It is to be understood that the first few minutes after the start of an incident are most vital in
prevention of escalation. Therefore the personnel available at the site on round the clock basis play
an important role. Some of them are the “KEY PERSONS”. Since the LPG plant is operated by trained
operators and contract personnel with few officer HPCL has envisaged that emergency in LPG plant
will be handled by Plant manager with the help of other officers &workers of LPG Bottling Plant. Plant
Manager will nominate different Emergency Coordinators to control emergency situation.
The role of various coordinators is to assess the situation from time to time, take appropriate
decisions in consultation with the CHIEF CONTROLLER and to provide timely resources and
instructions to the Key Persons to fight the emergency. Key Persons as far as possible are available on
a round the clock basis. An organogram of the officers at the LPG Bottling Plant during emergency is
presented in this section
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ORGANISATION CHART FOR ON-SITE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MAIN INCIDENT COORDINATOR Barun Kumar, SRM (LPG),
MAIN INCIDENT COORDINATOR
Anil Kaushik, Sr Plant Manager HPCL, Patna
Mobile No.-9431027400 Mobile NO.-9430293347
COMBAT
SAFETY TEAM
COORDINATOR
ADMINISTRATION &
COORDINATOR
MR. MAHENDRA SINGH
COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Safety Officer (Plant)
AUXILLARY TEAM COORDINATOR RESCUE TEAM Evacuation/ Head Count/

Maintenance Officer (PLANT) COORDINATOR Area - Cordoning
Shift Officer Security Supervisor
LEAK PREVENTION/ LEAK REPAIRS/
RESTORATION ACTIVITIES ISOLATION/DEPRESSURISATION/
CLOSURE OF (1)
ALL The
MOV &ERDMPOTHER JOB
shall identify
the safe
NOTE: Organization Chart is as per OISD GDN-168 transition
from normal
(B) Roles and Responsibilities of Key Persons & Coordinators.
operation to
(a) Key Personnel Chart of Emergency Organisation emergency
The senior most officers in the LPG plant are the Sr. Plantoperations
manager, who will be the Chief Emergency
and
Controller. In pre Emergency period he will delegate responsibility to Safety Officer or other officers
systematic
as other Coordinators as per suitability and the job to be done by them. During emergency, if Plant
shut down,
Manager is not present at site, the senior most officers iniftheany,
plant and
will assume the responsibility of
Chief Emergency Controller and inform Plant Manager tothe be present at site at shortest possible time.
delegation
The duties and responsibilities of Chief Controller and other Coordinator are mentioned in next
chapter. of authority
from
(b) Chief Incident Coordinator operations
personnel to (Sr.Plant Manager) shall be
For On-Site Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP), the Location-in-Charge
emergency
the Main Incident Controller to coordinate the execution of the plan during an emergency or a mock
response
drill. He is responsible for preparation/updating of the plan, getting approval from the District
personnel.
Authorities/Factory Inspectorate; and its implementationFor in the hour of need. His duties are:
this
 Assess the magnitude of the situation purpose, the
and declare state of emergency. And
plan shall
activate Emergency Plan and ensure its implementation.
identify an
 Mobilize the Coordinators/Key Personnelemergency
and exercise direct operational control
of areas, other than those affected. response
organization
 Declare danger zones and activate Emergency
with Control Centre.
 Ensure calling in Mutual aid members appropriate
and District emergency agencies like Fire
lines
Brigade, Police, and Medical authorities. of
authority
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succession
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actuating
the
 Maintain a speculative continuous review of possible developments and assess

these to determine most probable course of events and appropriate response.
 Inform SRM (LPG RO) at Patna HPCL office, Police, Statutory authorities, District
authorities about the magnitude of the emergency casualties and rescue
operations.
 Ensure casualties are receiving required attention and their relatives are informed.
 Ensure accounting of personnel. With the help security Gate.
 Issue authorized statements to Press, Radio, TV etc., regarding the emergency and
its possible impact on the surroundings.
 Authorize procurement of emergency material.
 Log important developments in chronological order and preserve material
evidence for investigation. Direct isolation of power supply, plant shutdown,and
evacuation of personnel inside the premises to Assembly Place (near Security
gate) as deemed necessary.
 Advise Police, District authorities regarding evacuation of public in the near
vicinity/vulnerable zone. Ensure raising the siren in EMERGENCY mode till All Clear
Signal is given.
 When effects are likely to be felt outside, get in touch with District Authorities,
who will take over the management and declare "Off-Site Emergency".
 Control rehabilitation of affected areas on cessation of emergency.
(c) Safety Officer
i. Operate the Emergency push button for auto shut down of all LPG
equipment’s.
ii. Use proper Gas Mask / Self Content breathing apparatus and advice to use the
same to all main operating staff to control emergency
iii. Inform and coordinate with External agencies and Mutual aid members for
agreed assistance. Direct them on arrival to the respective coordinators.
iv. In case communication means fail, send messengers to Mutual aid members/
Emergency departments. Coordinate with Police in controlling the traffic and
mob outside the premises.
v. Ensure safe stoppage of the Operations, shut off valves on product lines, and
isolation of affected area.
vi. Demarcate Danger and Safe zones.
vii. Mobilize the Fire Fighting crew and direct the Fire Fighting operation.
viii. Effectively deploy manpower, both internal and external.
ix. Inform Fire Brigade of Patna Industrial Estate. Direct & utilize the external Fire
Brigade personnel.
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x. Inform Patna Fire Control room (Telephone no-100). Arrange proper Fire
Fighting in the affected areas by City Fire Fighting Squads. Take the help of
Mutual and External aid members on need basis.
xi. Ensure/maintain sufficient pressure in the Hydrant mains (minimum 7.0
Kg/Cm2 pressure).
xii. Assess water level in the storage tank/reservoir and plan replenishment.
xiii. Monitor the requirements of Fire equipment and coordinate for procurement
of spares.
xiv. Arrange for flood lighting of the affected areas and dewatering of the Fire
fighting area, if required.
xv. Arrange to remove and park the tank Lorries (Bulk & Packed) to a safer place
outside gate, as necessary.
(d) Auxiliary Team Coordinator
I. Operate the Emergency push button for auto shut down of all LPG
equipment’s
II. Immediately move to the site &take a stock of the situation
III. Use proper Gas Mask / Self Content breathing apparatus and advice to use
the same to all main operating staff to control emergency.
IV. If LPG Road tankers are being emptied. Stop the operation .Close the
isolation valve Road Tanker Arm.
V. Remove all LPG Road Tankers to outside the gate safely.
VI. Operate the Push bottom provided in the LPG Tanker area and close all the
MOV to stop the flow of Liquid/ Vapour LPG leakages.
VII. Stop all LPG Pumps and Vapour Compressors and closed their Suction and
Discharge Valve of running Pumps and Compressors.
VIII. Stop LPG Cylinder Filling operation safely.
IX. Isolate all the above ground Bullets and Proposed LPG Mounded Bullets.
X. If Fire takes place, help the Concerned Fire fighter to fight the fire with the
consultation of Plant Manager / Dy. Manager (Operation).
XI. Instruct all his staff to assemble as Assembly Places.
XII. Communicate with relatives of persons injured/involved in fire fighting
activities
XIII. Arrange evacuation of premises as directed by Main incident controller.
XIV. Use proper Gas Mask / Self Content breathing apparatus and advice to use
the same to all main operating staff to control emergency.
I. See the leakage / Fire Condition and mobilise the maintenance manpower
with Gas Mask to take corrective action of leakage with permission and
guidance of Plant Manager.
II. If any outside source is required mobile it.
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(e) Rescue Team Coordinator

i. Operate the Emergency push button for auto shut down of all LPG
equipment’s
ii. Liaise with Chief and other coordinators.
iii. Activate the medical centre and mobilize medical team. Arrange ambulance
and transfer casualties to City hospitals. Also coordinate with police in case of
fatalities.
iv. Arrange for head count at the assembly points.
v. Arrange procurement of additional medical drugs/ appliances.
vi. Mobilize Transport as and when required by various coordinators. Arrange to
provide spark arrestors to emergency vehicles entering the premises.
vii. Monitor entry/exit of personnel in the premises. Permit only authorized
personnel/ vehicles inside the premises.
viii. Control and disperse crowd from the emergency site. Regulate traffic inside
the location.
ix. Arrange food, beverages and drinking water for all those involved in
execution of EPP in case the emergency prolongs.
Coordinate with civil authorities (Local Police) for evacuating public from the danger zone and
arrange for refreshments at the evacuation centre.
(F) Emergency Communications
Emergency Communication is an important feature of ECC. Considering the functions of dealing
emergencies; ECC will perform efficiently in an emergency, if the communication systems extend its
proper support.
Following communications is required effectively
 In between emergency responders, here Operator to plant Control Room or any
security personal to Dy. Manager (O) /Security Office
 Responders and the Chief Incident Controller /Plant Control Room/ ECC
 The ECC and outside Mutual Aid Organizations
 The ECC and neighbouring Industrial Establishment
 The ECC and employees’ families
 The ECC and Local Administration, Fire brigade, Hospitals.
 The ECC and Media
 Emergency Communication is an important feature of ECC. Considering the functions
of dealing emergencies; ECC will perform efficiently in an emergency, if the
communication systems extend its proper support.
 Emergency Communication is an important feature of ECC. Considering the functions
of dealing emergencies; ECC will perform efficiently in an emergency, if the
communication systems extend its proper support.
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Following methods of communications are available with HPCL Patna, LPG Bottling Plant
 Messenger
 Telephone – Intercom and STD facility
 FAX machine
 Mobile
 Email/ Internet
 Local area networks(LAN)
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(G) FLOW OF COMMUNICATION DURING EMERGENCY
IF ANY PERSON INSIDE THE PLANT WILL SEE THE

LEAKAGE OR FIRE INCIDENCE WILL INFORM TO
OFFICER /SECURITY CONTROL ROOM. THE
LPG LINE LEAKAGE OFFICER /SECURITY PERSON ON DUTY WILL
INFORM TO SR PLANT MANAGER OR SAFETY
OFFICER IN TELEPHONE NUMBER
9431027400/9473192464ALSO TO PLANT
LPG PUMP/ COMPRESSOR CONTROL & SECURITY CONTROL ROOM –
LEAKAGE 06182-277241
LPG BULLET LEAKAGE SR PLANT MANAGER/ SAFETY OFFICER WILL

INFORM SHIFT OPERATOR TO TAKE IMMEDIATE
SHUT DOWN TO CLOSE ALL ROV. THEY WILL
INSTRUCT TO TAKE SHUTDOWN OF LPG
FIRE & EXPLOSION IN THE COMPRESSOR AND LIQUID LPG PUMP
LPG- EQUIPMENTS IMMEDIATELY. INFORM OPERATION
/MAINTENANCE COORDINAOR TO MOVE TO
SITE TO SEE THE STOCK OF SITUATION.
BOMB THREAT ACTIVATE
INSTRUCT EMERGENCY
THE FIRECONTROL
FIGHTERROOM
AVAILABLE AT SITE TO START FIRE
FIGHTING. FIRE DETECTORS ALSO
PLANT MANAGER WILL INFORM – SRM WILL ACTIVATE SPRAY OF WATER ON
(LPG) RO-PATNA –REGARDING PRESENT THE AFFECTED VESSEL/ EQUIPMENTS.
SITUATION. (0612-2220559/ 8809329926) IF SITUATION IS SERIOUS, INFORM
ARRAH FIRE STATION 06182-222609
HE WILL ALSO INFORM .INFORM LOCAL POLICE CONTROL
ROOM –TELE PHONE NO-100 AND FIRE
 DISTRICT MAGISTRATE –
CONTROL ROOM –AT 101
BHOJPUR (06182-233474).
 SUPTD OF POLICE, BHOJPUR (O6182-
221320 , 9431822980)
 District Fire Officer- 887391349 WHEN SITUATION WILL BE UNDER CONTROL,
 INFORMATION TO BE SENT TO CMO, PLANT MANAGER WILL GIVE ALL CLEAR
PATNA (9506906574), LOCAL HOSPITAL
SIREN AND WILL GRADUALLY NORMALISE
OR OTHER HOSPITALS AT PATNA (SADAR
HOSPITAL, ARRAH-06182-233955, THE SITUATION.
PARRAHS HOSPITAL, PATNA-0612-
7107700,7107777. PM WILL ENSURE ALL
INJURED PERSONS ARE SHIFTED TO NEAR
BY HOSPITALS.
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RELATED TO ON- SITE EMERGENCY PLAN

(H) IMPORTANT PERSONNEL
(List of Key Personnel of Emergency Action Plan)
SN Designation Of Key Personnel Name Of Key Personnel Telephone Number
Chief Incident Controller/ Fire In
Sri Anil Kaushik
1. charge 9431027400
Sr. Plant Manager
Alternate Chief Incident Controller Sri Rakesh Kr. Singh
2 9473192464
/Fire In charge Safety Officer
Combats Team Coordinator Sunil Kumar 9994296071
3
Officer-Trainee
Alt. Combating Team coordinator. Abhishek Kumar
4 9570554214
Operation- officer
Rescue Team Coordinator Sri Manoj Shrivastava
5 9430457040
Manager-Operations
Sri Rakesh Kr. Singh
6 Auxiliary Team Coordinator 9473192464
Sr. Operations Officer
7. Administrative Coordinator Sri. Anil Kaushik 9431027400
Sri C. K. Singh
8. Security In charge 8084761212
Security Supervisor
Sri Amit Mitra
9. Emergency Control Room 8873904950
Accounts Asst.
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CHECK LIST-5
[Refer ERDMP-Clause No-14.2.1 (a)]
Review & Updating of ERDMP
Sl.No CHECKPOINT YES NO REMARKS
1 Frequency of mock-drills for practice, refinement & √ Monthly basis
updation.
2 Does the records for periodic Mock drills maintained in a √ Records are
well-defined format. maintained in a
well-defined
format
3 After each drill, whether assembly meetings involving all √
staff and contract personnel are conducted to share
experience of the event as also to identify the
shortcomings and scopes for further improvement in
procedures. Whether the issues are discussed & the plan
modified suitably.
4 Does the review ensures efficiency of the plan √
particularly w.r.to. Response, communication &
coordination aspects.
5 Do the Mutual Aid members participate in the drills and √ YES
based on the actual response & difficulties experienced, During Half
corrective actions initiated for refinement of the plan. yearly Mock Drill
6 Does a procedure exist in incorporating the √
findings/learning of the actual disaster management
handling, if any so that the plan can be revised
accordingly.
14.0 EMERGENCY INFRASTRUCTURE (ERDMP CLAUSE NO 15.0)

(A) EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE (ECC)-ERDMP CLAUSE NO-15.1
Emergency control Centre is a room which are used by an Incident Control Team (Key Personal), to
facilitate the management of an emergency.
The facility should have designated Center/facilities for the purpose of emergency response.
Emergency Control Center may comprise dedicated facilities in a suitable room, which can be quickly
adapted for use in an emergency.
In the ECC, various types of equipment’s, literatures, documents, and stationary/ layout drawings
showing the Center’s location, communications equipment should be available, so that it can be
made operational in a emergency.
For the purpose of handling emergency, HPCLPATNA Bottling Plant has declared /made Security
Control Room/ Office of Sr. Plant manager as Emergency Control Centre (ECC), which is situated very
nearer to Security gate. Generally the location of the ECC is decided depending on atmospheric wind
flow direction persisting throughout the year. Most of the time, Control Room is found suitable for
ECC.
The ECC must have the capability to maintain effective communication links with response personnel
in the field as well as senior management.
Following materials will be kept in the both ECC rooms –
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1. A copy of Emergency Action Plan

2. List of important telephone numbers such as Key personal of HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant,
Patna Police Station, Fire Brigade, Mutual Aid Members, Hospitals, neighbouring factories
and telephone number of District Authority.
3. Addresses and telephone numbers of the factory Inspectorate, Gov. Authorities, Pollution
Control Board etc.
4. Plant Layout Drawing on a board properly hanged in the room, showing process operating
units, such as, LPG Tanker Unloading, LPG Bullets, LPG Pump and Compressors, Carousel
area &effluent control system, fire fighting system [complete hydrant layout].
5. Lay out -Drawing showing entrance and exits of the plant, roads, approach to surroundings
industries, car parking areas etc should be available in the room.
6. List of employees with address, telephone numbers and blood groups, etc.
7. Portable public address system, others important telephone numbers etc.
8. The required PPE for emergency such as Self Contained Breathing AppArrahtus, fire suits
PVC suits, various goggles and gloves.
9. First Aid Boxes
10. One vehicle as stand by for attending emergency jobs
Telephone Numbers of Emergency Control Centres(Security Room)
Control Room INTERCOM Land Line No’s Mobile No
06182- Sri Anil Kaushik

Control Room 31 277663,277241 Sr. Plant Manager-
94731027400
06182- Sri C. K. Singh

Security Room 30 277663,277241 Security Supervisor-
8084761212
B) Emergency Response Equipment
Each facility of ECC should maintain the emergency response equipment of a type and quantity that is
sufficient to deal with the most probable accident scenarios. For larger low probability events or
escalating events, HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant has also entered into Mutual Aid agreements for the
provision of additional equipment from nearby industries i.e. a list is given below
All emergency response equipment in HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant are maintained under the direct
control of PM/ Safety Officer, will go for a regular inspection, maintenance and testing program to
ensure that same is kept in a constant state of readiness.
Emergency Response Equipment’s are maintained at HPCL Patna Plant have shown in section
Resource Mobilization (Refer Regulation 11.2)
ASSEMBLY PLACES (ERDMP-Clause no-15.20)
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Assembly Places are the places where the plant personnel can assemble during any emergency. The
assembly Places are seems to be safest place in the scenario of Disaster and finally they are taken to
safer places from the Disaster area. Assemble place has been made just at following places
NUMBER OF ASSEMBLY POINTS ASSEMBLY PLACES
ASSEMBLY POINT-A Near Main Gate
Emergency Assembly near security main gate area is pre-designated areas in safe zone as per
quantitative risk assessment, where the personnel like workers, staff, contractor workers etc. not
involved in emergency operations (as per ERDMP) shall assemble in case of an emergency.
(1) Depending on the location of the emergency, the assembly point can vary. Accordingly
for each potential hazardous zone, a specific assembly point is identified and clearly
marked on the zones or maps as tabulated below.
Assembly point
SL.No Potential Hazard Zone
Designated
1 Office/Workers cabin/PMCC Assembly point-A
2 Filling Shed/Cylinder Repair Shed /DPT Assembly point-A
Shed/Bullet area/ Loading Shed/TT
Gantry/Pump House/Filled Shed/ TT
Parking
3 MCC Room/Fire engine Shed/Weigh Assembly point-A
Bridge/Store Room
(2) All Designated assembly points are clearly marked with directional display board along
the route. Routes are well lighted with florescent marking.
(3) During an emergency, pre-designated persons would take charge of this point and take
the roll call of the people reporting. Provisions are made for assembly points,
communication and headcount facilities at assembly points, and personnel to control
the movement of assembled employees.
(4) The assembly point coordinators should rush to their designated assembly point. The
name of coordinators and their assembly points are CIC/Security Representative at Main
Gate.
(5) The assembly point coordinators will
 Keep in touch with Chief Incident Controller for further instruction.
 Ensure the assembling of residents at their nearest Assembly point.
 Request the assemble persons, not to get panic and be ready for evacuation (if
required).
 Keep in touch with Welfare and Media Coordinator (i.e. Safety Officer) for
arrangement of transport facility for evacuation (if required)
Carryout the head count of the assembled persons at the respective assembly point
and report the same to the CIC.
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15.0 DECLARRAHTION OF ON-SITE & OFF-SITE EMERGENCIES (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO 16.0)

(A) Initial Announcement of an Emergency:
Any untoward incident/emergency has to be reported either by person or through telephone/VHF or
by any other means to the Location In-Charge/Security Gate. The Location In-Charge shall act as per
Roles & Responsibility defined in clause No.14.2 displayed on Fire Organisation Chart.
Incident Controller shall decide the nature of emergency [Minor/Major/Disaster] and take
appropriate action.
In the event of Emergency, the same will be communicated to all Coordinators. All employees will
report to nearest Assembly points as specified, on hearing the siren or getting the message over
telephone/VHF. Maintenance personnel/Contract workmen working with machines also proceed for
Assembly point after leaving the machine in safe condition.
Note: The announcement regarding Major Emergency will be made by the Location-in-Charge [Chief
incident Coordinator] or his nominee as information first becomes available on an incident.
This plan has been developed to deal with emergency incidents which occur totally within the HPCL,
Patna LPG Bottling Plant premises and which do not endanger the outside community. Emergency
incidents will be classified by the level of response that will be required. The actual classification will
be made by the Location-In-Charge or his nominee as information first becomes available on an
incident. The level of response may change as more information becomes available or conditions
change. Where information is lacking the worst case scenario will dictate the level of response.
(i) Level 1: Minor Emergency
Incidents with minor release or leak of products or other emergency, which amounts to
minimum leakage or minimum release of volume, could poses a minor threat to the safety of
employees, residents, the environment or property and can be safely contained On-Site, which
doesn’t produce any off site impact and doesn’t seek any outside involvement.
(ii) Level 2: Major Emergency
Incidents with moderate release or leak of petroleum products handled or other emergency,
which amounts to moderate spill or moderate release, could poses a moderate threat to the
safety of employees residents, the environment or property which could have safely contained
On-Site, could produce off site impact and could seek any outside involvement and could
require outside resources.
(iii) Level 3: Disaster
Incidents with major release or leak of hydrocarbon products or other emergency, which
amounts to large spill or large release of volume involved, could poses a total threat to the
safety of employees, residents, the environment or property which produce off site impact
and require large outside involvement & district outside resources.
Termination of emergency period and restoration of normalcy period, which follows all clear
sirens, shall also be declared by the “Site Coordinator” or the higher management who replaces
him.
(iv) Emergency Action Plan for Emergency during Off- Shift Hours (Including Holidays):
1. During other than office hours (including holidays) the Security In-charge shall perform the
duties of Site Incident Controller. Security at Visitor Gate shall also perform duties of
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Communication, Welfare & Medical, and Material Coordinator in addition to his normal
duties till the arrival of the concerned coordinator.
2. The Security in-charge in consultation with the site incident controller shall act upon
depending on the situation till arrival of the concerned coordinators for effective handling
of emergency. They shall take care of the safety of personnel, ASF, property etc. Safe
operating procedures which are already in practice shall be followed.
3. All other non-essential personnel whose roll is not defined in the action plan shall assemble
at assembly points and wait for further instruction from CIC Control Room.
(v) Fire / Vapor Cloud Explosion / Emergency
1. irst responder is operator or maintenance worker who on discovering fire / explosion /
product leak shall inform to local CR.
2. Try to extinguish or contain fire with help of nearest available fire extinguisher, water
hydrant, Monitors without endangering himself.
3. The person has to operate the nearest ETB (Emergency trip button).
4. Upon operation of ETB, Control supply of all equipment will get tripped and siren will get
activated and ROVs of the concerned area gets closed.
5. Location In-charge shall take charge to deal with emergency.
6. Fire coordinator shall take immediate action to control emergency.
7. All the teams Combat/Rescue/Auxiliary will report to CIC and take charge as per their
responsibilities mentioned in Fire Organization Chart.
8. Security coordinator shall carry out rescue operations at site and control of personnel to
those required for emergency control.
9. SIC shall rush to site with members of Emergency Management team and take action to
mitigate / contain emergency. Time to time, he shall communicate to CIC regarding status
& action plan of emergency and execute his instructions.
10. All coordinators shall be at respective duty stations and obey instructions from CIC.
11. CIC will assume full responsibility of emergency action plan. He shall take decision
regarding level of emergency, start of Emergency Control Centre (ECC).
12. CIC shall take necessary emergency control measures till situation is brought under control.
He shall initiate actions & decisions regarding:
 Operation & maintenance
 Shut-down of equipment
 Evacuation of personnel
 Medical assistance to injured
 Assistance from mutual aid members and external agencies.
 Escalation of emergency & reporting incident to district authorities
 Communication & assistance to affected public
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(vi) List of District and State Authorities with Telephone Numbers

District Authority & Outside other important Emergency Contact Numbers
DISTRICT AUTHORITY CONTACT NUMBER
SN AUTHORITY TELEPHONE
1 District Magistrate – Bhojpur 06182-233474, 221312(O), 233311(R)

Inspectorate of Factories, 0612-2234541, 2221329
2
Ch Inspector of Factories, Bihar
3 District Factory Inspector, Arrah 9955436307,
4 Patna Pollution Control Board 9889756767, 0612-2282265,2281250
POLICE
LOCATIONS TELEPHONE
5 Police Control Room 100

9431822980, 06182-221320(o), 233302(R ),
6 Superintendent of Police, Bhojpur, Arrah
223303
7 Dy. Superintendent of Police, Arrah 06182-242470(O), 221310(R)
8 Koelwar Police Station, Koelwar 9431822298, 06182-282348
BOMB SQUADS
9 Control Room 0612-2215286 (Police Control Room, Patna)
FIRE SERVICE
FIRE CONTROL ROOMS TELEPHONE
10 Fire Control Room 101

11 District Fire & Safety Officer, Arrah 8873791349
MEDICAL SERVICES
LOCATIONS
12 Sadar Hospital, Arrah 06182-233955
13 Paras Hospital, Patna 0612-7107700, 7107777
14 PMCH Patna 0612-2300132, 2303233
15 Ruban Memorial Hospital 0612-2270059
16 IGIMS Sheikhpura, Patna 0612-2297099, 2297631, 2297152
AMBULANCE
17 Indian Red Cross Society, Bhojpur 9934041541
18 General No. 101
Petroleum & Safety Explosives Organisation (PESO)
LOCATION
19 Controller of Explosives, PESO Patna Sub Circle 0612-2390913
ELECTRICITY BOARD
20 Executive Engineer- South Bihar Power Corpn Ltd. Arrah 7763814265
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MUTUAL AID MEMBERS

21 IOCL BOTTLING PLANT GIDHA, PATNA 9473192690, 06182-277320, 277669
22 HPCL BIHTA POL DEPOT 9771418940, 06115-253593
23 FIRE STATION , ARRAH 06182-222609
BLOOD BANKS
Indira Gandhi Institute of MedicalScience, Patna 0612 -2287099, 287099, 287404, 283744,
24 287225
25 Kurji Holy Family Hospital, Patna 0612-2262540, 2262516

26 Life Line Blood Bank, G.M Road, Patna 0612-2303025, 9234990509
Indian Red Cross Blood Bank, Indian Red Cross Society, 06182-222426
27
South Ramna Road Arrah, Bhojpur
RAILWAY STATION
28 Railway Station, Arrah

LABOUR DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner, Patna 9433063572, 9955999797
29
Labour Enforcement Officer, Patna 9934807222
30
ESIC
31 ESIC, Patna O612-2533127
1. When emergency becomes catastrophic and evacuation beyond the Plant premises is considered
necessary by the chief incident controller, the situation will be handed over to district authority
for implementing the off-site emergency plan.
2. The management of emergency henceforth has to be controlled by the district crisis management
group under the supervision of the District Collector/DDMA.
3. In addition to preparation of on-site emergency plan, furnishing relevant information to the
district authorities for the preparation of off-site emergency plan is a statutory responsibility of
the occupier of every industry handling hazardous substance.
16. RESOURCES FOR CONTROLLING EMERGENCY (ERDMP-CLAUSE NO.17)
In order to meet all possible emergencies, adequate number of resources and systems has been
provided as per identified Risk level and also in compliance with statutory requirements under
Factories Act, 1948 and other OISD regulations.
The available emergency control systems and facilities within the installation are provided as under: -
(a) Fire and gas detection system
(b) Fire protection system (Active and Passive)
(c) Fire fighting systems
(d) Ambulance facility in house, if not available then should be available on urgent call basis.
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(e) Rescue facilities and personal protective Equipment’s (PPEs)

(f) First aid and medical facilities round the clock with availability of minimum one nurse (24X7)
and doctor in the first aid room.
(g) Communication facilities
(h) Escape route and evacuation zones
(i) Emergency shutdown system
Storage and handling of LPG involves the following hazards:
 Fire hazard due to ignition of leaking LPG liquid/ vapour
 Explosion due to delayed ignition of vapour cloud in flammable range formed by large
quantity of LPG mixed with air
 Cold burn due to contact with flashing liquid LPG at very low temperature
Fire protection measures provided in the Patna LPG installation include the following:
(a) Fire water system
 Fire water storage tanks –3 Nos. Fire Water Tank of capacity 3438 KL
 Fire water pumps with diesel engine drives ‐3Nos. each 410 KL/hr capacity
 Fire water jockey pumps with motor drive ‐ 2 Nos. each 10 M3/hr capacity
 Fire water distribution network
 Fire hydrants – 15Nos.
 Monitors – 12 Nos.
 Fire Hoses- 43Nos.
 Water sprays systems with deluge valves -9 nos.
 Emergency Trip Buttons : 04 which will activate ESD.
LPG received in road tankers or GAIL pipeline is odorized with ethyl mercaptan to alert the people in
the area in case of any leaks.
(b) Gas detectors are provided in
 areas around bullets,
 pumps area and
 Tanker loading stations.
(c) Ignition sources are strictly controlled by the following measures:
 Use of flame‐proof electrical equipment & fittings
 All Hot jobs are carried out by Safety Work Permit System
 The flange joints of the valves used in LPG system are used either have spiral wound metallic
gaskets or ring Joints (OISD-6.2.2)
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 During any maintenance job in any flange of liquid /vapour line, the areas are so protected
that should not have ignition source near the flange. The pipe line is purged properly with the
help of Nitrogen. Spark proof tools are used during opening of the flange. The safe opening
procedure and procedure for attending maintenance job are specified in SOP.
The LPG installation and fire protection measures conform to relevant OISD standards.
(d) Fire Extinguishers available in the Plant
Number of Fire Extinguishers available in Plant
DCP Fire
DCP Fire Extinguishers Co2 Fire Extinguishers.
Extinguishers No. of Sand buckets
10 Kg Capacity. 4.5 Kg Capacity
75 Kg Capacity
5 91 15 12
Total spare DCP Powder available CO2 Cartridges
540 KG 145 NOS.
Classification of Fire:
Fire is classified basically on the basis of the combustible material involved in it as below:
Type of Fire Materials Involved
Class ‘A’ Fire Ordinary combustibles as Wood, Cloth, Rubbish, Plastic,
(Combustible Solid) Paper.
Class ‘B’ Fire Inflammable substances as Oil, Mob, Benzoyl, Solvent etc.
(Combustible Liquid) And also all the fires, which occur in fast and vapour.
Class ‘C’ Fire Fire involving gases i.e. LPG, CNG, Synthetic gas,
(Combustible Gases & Energized Hydrocarbon Gases etc. and energized electrical
Electrical Equipment ) equipment.
Class ‘D’ Fire All Combustible metallic fire, Potassium, Magnesium,
(Combustible Metal) Sodium etc.
For Fires of:

1. For Electric Origin, use only CO2or dry chemical fire extinguishers to extinguish fire on or
around electrical equipment. Do not use water or foam.
2. Do not extinguish a gas fire until the source of fuel has been cut off to avoid an explosive
mixture being formed.
Suitability of Fire Extinguishers:
Types of Extinguishers Class ‘A’ Class ‘B’ Class ‘C’ Class ‘D’
Water Type
Suitable Unsuitable Unsuitable Unsuitable
Fire Extinguishers
Foam Type Unsuitable but will
Suitable Unsuitable Unsuitable
Fire Extinguishers control small fires
CO2 Unsuitable but will
Suitable Suitable Unsuitable
Dry Powder Unsuitable but will
Suitable Suitable Suitable*
*Special type of DCP
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Fire Alarm System:

Siren is kept in always in ON mode at outside office cabin near to security cabin which is the nearest
and most accessible point during emergency.
Type of Siren Location
Electric siren MCC Room/Security cabin
Hand Siren Filling shed/pump house/CR
Shed/TLD/Mound/Bullet area
Wind Socks:
Wind socks are installed for knowing wind direction during emergency. Wind Socks have been
installed at following locations
 On Lighting Tower near MSV
 On Lighting Tower near main gate
Portable Fire fighting Extinguishers:
All the strategic location/areas are covered with portable fire extinguishers for tackling fires at their
incipient stage. Three type of extinguishers (DCP, ABC & CO2) of different capacities (DCP-10 Kg, 75
Kg.)& (CO2 - 4.5, 2.0 kg) have been provided at hazardous area for instant use.
Name of Location 10 Kg DCP 75 Kg DCP 4.5 Kg CO2
Administrative Office 3
Above Ground Bullet 2
Mound 2
LPG pump house 6 1
Air comp house
4+2(weigh 1
TLD
bridge)=6nos.
Empty &Filling shed 16 1
CR Shed 4
Filled Cyl shed 4
Security Cabin 2
Fire Pump House 3 2
PMCC ROOM 4
DG ROOM 3
DPT Shed 5
Stores 2+28(Spare)=30nos. 2 (spare) 4(spare)
Fire trolley 2
Four Pole
2 2
Structure/Transformer
Loading./Unloading shed 6
Total 91 5 15
Telephones:
Following communication equipment’s are used for internal and external communication:
 BSNL Telephone (Landline)– 2 nos.
 VHF handsets- 08 No’s
 PA System - 1
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Telephone is provided at administrative cabin for external communication with other outside working
agencies and in the planning office. Mobile phone facility is also available for officers for usage inside
administrative cabin and also at the residence of all employees.
VHF hand Sets:
VHF hand sets are provided to all officers & Security Main gate for internal communication during
emergency. Operating personnel/contractors are provided mobile type hand set walkie-talkies are
provided.
Transport Facilities:
Adequate transport vehicles are provided for medical treatment, evacuation and the movement of
key persons. One office car is stationed inside premise for taking care of emergency situations.
Contract personnel shall take help from outside transport agencies for mass evacuation, if required.
Check list - 6 as per regulation 17 (5) is attached in Appendix.
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CHECK LIST-6
[Refer ERDMP Clause17.0 (5)]
Availability of resources [Internal / External]
Sl.No CHECKPOINT YES NO REMARKS

1 Details of fire fighting equipment of the location is √
incorporated in the DMP
2 Information on critical resources like no. of fire hydrants, √
water monitors, fire fighting pumps, static water
storage, portable fire fighting equipment and foam
systems are included
3 Available resources √ List Enclosed
4 Location has storage of water for 4 hours fire fighting. In √

case water availability is less, a plan for replacement
from nearby sources
5 Details of drainage system including Oil Water √ LPG and Water
SepArrahtor is available in DMP, wherever applicable. separation is available
6 Requirement & availability of Personal Protective √
Equipment
7 Whether manpower available during regular as well as √
idle shift hours including security personnel clearly
indicated in the plan
External & Internal Resources for combating Emergency
8 Does the plan enumerate the following resources √
available internally with the location as also from
external agencies including Mutual Aid Members and
govt. agencies like fire brigade, police, municipal
authorities etc. :
a. Water – from static reservoir as also mobile water √
tankers
b. Fire Hoses
c. Specialized nozzles e.g. fog, jet, triple purpose etc.
d. Mobile water monitors
e. Fire Extinguishers – type & capacity
f. Water Gel Blankets
g. Foam Compounds
h. First Aid material, Medicines, Stretchers
i. Mobile / fixed ladders
j. Vehicles available
Trained manpower for combating emergency
9. Any other resources considered necessary √
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17.0 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (ERDMP-CLAUSE 18.0)

As per the Petroleum Act 1934 & rules issued on 2002, 2008 under the Act, Central Government or
State Government or Corporation to construct petroleum storage locations as per OISD provided
guidelines:
(1) Where the right of user in any land has vested in the Central Government or in any State
Government or Corporation under section 6-
(i) It shall be lawful for any person authorized by the Central Government or such State Government
or corporation, as the case may be and his servants and workmen to enter upon the land and lay
pipelines or to do any other act necessary for the laying of pipelines.
Restriction regarding the use of land: -
(1) The owner or occupier of the land with respect to which a declaration has been made under sub-
section (1) of section 6 shall be entitled to use the land for the purpose for which such land was put
to use immediately before the date of the notification under sub-section (1) of section 3.
Provided that, such owner or occupier shall not after the declaration under sub-section (1) of section
6:
(i) Construct and building or any other structure.
(ii) Construct or excavate any tank, well, reservoir or dam or
(iii) Plant any tree on that land
The demography information around Plant & its associated area is duly obtained before lying of any
pipelines. (Reference Demography Survey Report)
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling facility is located at Giddha Industrial Growth Centre
Patna, Bihar. The plant is principally engaged in bottling of LPG cylinder. This industrial area is located
on Arrah-Patna National Highway. Plant has direct accessibility by road. The plant is 7 km away from
the Arrah Town which is Bhojpur District Head Quarter. The Plant is surrounded by other industrial
installations such as
East Side - Road
South Side - Retail Outlet and Godown
Location (specific location and project boundary & project lay out) with coordinates
The latitude and longitude of proposed site is 23°35'21.50"N and 84°44'10.37"E.
The district has rivers running almost three sides-North, East, and some part of Southern boundary.
The Ganges forms the northern boundary of the district. The low-lying rich alluvial plains in the
north-eastern and owe their fertility to the river Ganges.
(Source: http://bhojpur.bih.nic.in/geography.html)
Connectivity of the sites
 Nearest railway station : Arrah Railway Junction, 10 km (SW)
 Nearest highway: NH-30 (250 m)
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 Nearest Airport: Jay Prakash International Airport, Patna 45 km (E)

 There is no forest or eco sensitive area within the 10km of project site
TOPOGRAPHY:
Bhojpur district represents flat topography with a slope towards the Ganga River covering an area of
2,37,526 hectare. The district is located in the Ganga basin in its central parts and the river Ganga
forms the northern boundary of the district. The river Sone is the other major drainage flowing at the
eastern boundary of the district. It originates from the Maikals range of Amarkantak high lands in the
elevated plateau of central India. After flowing northerly and easterly directions for about 592km in a
hilly terrain, it debouches onto the Gangetic alluvial plains. The river flows in north-east direction in a
NE-SW trend and confluences with Ganga in the north-east corner of the Bhojpur district at Babura.
Land Use:
The Gangetic plains provide fertile soil suitable for agriculture. There are many medium and small
scale industries in Giddha Industrial Growth Centre. Basic infrastructure facilities like
Telecommunication, Security, Water Supply, Pollution Control, Water Disposal etc. Provided in the
Master Plan of BIADA.
DEMOGRAPHY DETAILS
Demography:
The Plant is surrounded by other industrial installations such as
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East Side - Road

South Side - Retail Outlet and Go-down
The total population around 2 km radius is approx75000. The large settlements are Bokta, Kalesar.
Population around Plant
Name of Village Distance From Plant Population
Kayamnagar 1 km 13000
Giddha 0.5 km 12000
18.0 MEDICAL FACILITIES (ERDMP- CLAUSE NO 19.0)

(a) Facilities available at First Aid centre
First Aid Training has been imparted to more than 60% of the employees. The trained employee’s
details are displayed in front of administrative building. It was ensured that minimum two first aid
trained person per Section available in the shift.
List of Staff & Officers trained in First Aid
S.No. Staff Name Designation
1 Rakesh kumar singh Sr. Operations officer
2 Manoj Shrivastava Manager Operations.
3 Abhishek Kumar Operation officer
4 Ramashish Yadav Sr. LPG operator
5 Sri Amit Mitra Jr. Account Assistant
6 C.K. Singh Security Supervisor
(b) Occupational Health Centre (OHC):

ESIC nominated physician Dr. Vijay Gupta is available in his clinic nearby to Plant.
Facilities Available at Occupational Health Centre:
FACILITIES QUANTITY
Doctor 1
Medical Observation Table 0
Blood pressure checking M/c (Manual) 1
Stretcher 3
Saline stand 0
Partition screen 0
Anti-venom vial 0
Weighing M/c 1
Small Size Sterilised dressings 0
Medium Size Sterilised dressings 12 Rolls
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Large Size Sterilised dressings 0

Large Size Sterilised Burn dressings 12 Rolls
Sterilised Cotton wool packets (15 gm each) 12 No.
Antiseptic Solution (e.g. Tincture iodine) 200 ml
Mercurochrome Solution (2% in water) 0
Spirit of Sal-Volatile 0
Scissors 1 Pair
Adhesive Plaster ( 2 cm. x 1 metre ) 0
Adhesive Plaster ( 6 cm. x 1 metre ) 0
Sterilised eye pads in separate 2 Nos
Tourniquet 0
Safety Pins 0
Burn Ointment 1 Tube
Polythene wash bottle (1/2 litre capacity) for Washing eyes 0
Snakebite lancet 0
Potassium permanganate crystals 0
Bandages 5 cm. wide 1 Roller
Bandages 10 cm. wide 0
Triangular bandages 0
Suitable splints 0
(c) Details & Contact details of neighbouring Hospitals

List of Hospitals at Arrah/Patna
DESIGATION OF
SN NAME OF THE HOSPITAL TELEPHONE
THE DOCTOR
1 Sadar Hospital, ARRAH Medical Officer 06182-222609
2 Paras Hospital, PATNA Medical Officer 0612-7107700,7107777
3 RML MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARRAH Medical Officer 9334078009
4 Ruban Memorial Hospital, PATNA Medical Officer 0612-2270059
(d) TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF AMBULANCE SERVICES
SN AMBULANCE SERVICE TELEPHONE
1 General 101
2 Indian Red Cross Society, Arrah 9934041541
(e) TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF BLOOD BANKS
SL NO BLOOD BANK TELEPHONE
1 Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Patna 0612 -2287099, 287099, 287404,
283744, 287225
2 Kurji Holy Family Hospital, Patna 0612-2262540, 2262516
3 Life Line Blood Bank, G.M Road, Patna 0612-2303025, 9234990509
4 Indian Red Cross Blood Bank, Indian Red Cross 06182-222426
Society, South Ramna Road Arrah, Bhojpur
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5 Mahavir Cancer Institute, Phulawarisarif, Patna 2250127, 2253956
(f) LIST OF HOSPITALS IN & AROUND ARRAH

S.NO. HOSPITALS/ CONTACT NO. FACILITIES
PLACE/
1 Emergency care,
SADAR HOSPITAL 06182-233955
Normal Hospital with all facility.
2. 0612- Emergency care, Trauma Centre
PARAS Hospital
7107700,7107777 Normal Hospital with all facility
3. Emergency care, Trauma Centre
Ruban Memorial
0612-2270059 Normal Hospital with all facility.
Hospital
4. RML MEMORIAL Emergency care, Trauma Centre
9334078009
HOSPITAL, ARRAH Normal Hospital with all facility.
(g) FIRST AID FACILITY

First Aid kits are kept at different following places with First Aid Boxes with the medicines as per
statutory requirements and are refilled monthly.
1 At Main Gate Security
2 At Admin Building
3 At Cylinder Filling Shed
19. SAFE- EVACUATION (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-20).

(A) Planning and training on evacuation techniques are important in preventing injuries. Evacuation
of local communities or people near the site may be prudent depending on the situation and down-
wind dispersion information etc. Although this action will normally initiated by affected
installation but District authorities, also help the affected installation to implement such
evacuation safely.
(B) THE EVACUATION PLAN SHOULD ALSO CONSIDER:
(a) Training of employees of affected installation
(b) Authorization of the employees for area or site evacuation
(c) Mode of available communication
(d) Particularly training in locating exits from affected buildings, areas and the site for evacuation.
(e) Availability of escape equipment such as Bus/ Truck /Car
(f) Provisions for flashlights or other supplemental lighting in case of Power failure in the affected
area in the installation
(g) Which areas can be observed as safe area in case of any gas leakage?
(h) Provision of food and drinking water at assembly point and transfer point.
(C) PLANNING FOR EVACUATION
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The Chief Incident controller will intimate regarding evacuation. Evacuation of the personnel shall be
carried out in a planned manner along the escape route to assembly points. People must be
evacuated at right angle to wind or opposite the wind direction.
All Team Heads/Security will provide the exact head count details during the emergency. Accounting
for site personnel, visitors and contractors, particularly those known to have been in the affected
area will be done.
Figures of contract labour may vary depending upon day and time, but the exact figure (inside Plant)
will be available at main gate (Security Department keeps record of contract person/ visitor etc. who
have entered inside Plant. Total number of persons available at site shall be calculated from above.
Rescue operation will be carried out by the Rescue/Incident Control personnel immediately attending
to the emergency. The above operations will be led by the Incident Controller at site. The list of
casualties etc. shall be reported to the Communication coordinators who in turn will be reporting to
the Chief Incident Controller at site. Casualties will be shifted to hospital, if required, by
communication coordinators in consultation with Chief Incident Controller/SPM.
Evacuation of those personnel who are not required to be present will be carried out in consultation
with site incident controller. When required, all personnel shall proceed to ASSEMBLY POINTS
through designated routes.
HPCL LPG Bottling plant vehicle are available round the clock for emergency and all the HPCL staff /
security personnel are trained and participate in fire fighting
We have seen in Risk analysis and risk assessment. Chapter -10.2 for HPCL Patna LPG Plant
Sl. Scenario Consequences Highest effected
No. Distances in Meter
1 LPG Bullet Liquid Line Leak VCE Overpressure 46 Meter
(0.02 bar)
2 LPG Pump Discharge Line Leak VCE Overpressure 46 Meter
(0.02 bar))
3 LPG Vapour Compressor Discharge Line Leak Jet Fire Radiation 20 Meter
Intensity(4 kW/m2)
4 LPG Road Tanker Failure Overpressure (0.02 227Meter
bar)
BLEVE/ Fire Ball 264Meter
Radiation( 4 kW/m2)
(a) Due to catastrophic failure made by Bombing on LPG Road tanker, BLEVE will takes place and
the heat wave of 04KW/M2 area will reach the distance of 264 Meter. It means all the
employee is to be evacuated through Security Gate and taken to 280 Meter distance. Before
complete evacuation, the push bottom provided near Road Tanker unloading area is to be
operated and all ROVs are to be closed safely. All Pumps and Compressor are to be stopped.
Chief Incident Controller will inform to SHO, Koelwar Police Station –Arrah (Telephone no-
9431822298) for help to evacuate all the employees of the factories i.e. HPCL LPG plant.
Though there will be very rare chance of Bombing on above ground Bullet.
(b) Due to catastrophic failure of Road Tanker at LPG unloading area due to over pressure with
the help of entry of high pressure Vapour, the heat wave at 0.2 bar pressure will reach the
distance of 227 Meter. It means the entire employee is to be evacuated and taken to outside
of 230 Meter distance. Before complete evacuation, the push bottom provided near Road
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Tanker unloading area is to be operated and all ROVs are to be closed safely. All Pumps and
Compressor are to be stopped. In this case also Chief Incident Controller will inform to SHO
Koelwar Police Station –Arrah (Telephone no-9431822298) to evacuate all the employees of
the factories ,HPCL LPG plant
(B) LIST OF VEHICLES TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY
SN TYPE OF VEHICLE SEATING CAPACITY SECTION

Admin (round the clock) near
1. Official Vehicle 5
Security Gate.
In Parking area near Security
2 Personal Vehicle of Officers 5
Gate
Empty Truck came for
4 20 TT Parking Area
loading LPG Cylinder
3 Ambulance 2 3 km at Various Hospitals
Vehicle Available with
4 5 or more Nearby the Plant area.
Mutual Aid group
 Keep streets and walkways next to exits clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Keep
the street side of buildings clear so that emergency equipment can reach buildings.
 Do not return to an evacuated building until & unless directed to do so by the Safety& Fire
Department personnel.
(C) EVACUATION & REHABILITATION
If a major industrial accident does occur, the general public in surrounding areas will have
very little time to react and save themselves. The local population will have to be warned in a
very short period. Time available to population for a safe escape and threatened by the
accident will depend on the nature of accident. A fire will give more time to escape and
generally area affected will be small. Effects of a fire on population will be injuries due to
thermal radiation. An explosion will give little time to warn population and area affected may
be much larger than that in case of a fire. Effects of an explosion on the population will be
injuries caused by shock wave, flying debris collapsing structures as well as exposure to
thermal radiation.
 FOR INSIDE BATTERY AREA:
The entry of contract personnel working inside the battery area is through Main Gate only. In
case of emergency / major accident / disaster, assembly points have been identified and
marked in the safe area for assembling of people for head counting / transportation to a safe
place.
 FOR OUTSIDE BATTERY AREA:
Evacuation of the population effected villages / other places outside the battery area
depending on the emergency and provision of temporary shelter and supplies (in the relief
camp) will be under the overall control of the District Administration.
 PERIODIC ASSESSMENT:
Chief Incident Controller will carry out periodic assessment of the actual disaster zone and
resources deployment and status report of the same will be given to HPCL HQ.
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If evacuation takes place after initial head counts are reported, then recounting will be
necessary. In this condition areas being evacuated will be thoroughly searched to ensure
everyone has departed safely. Portable mobile vehicle for announcement should be
available in the emergency.
(D) INFORMATION TO PUBLIC (ERDMP- CLAUSE NO-21.0)
i. General public who are likely to be affected shall be informed about safety measures to be
taken in the event of an emergency.
ii. Display boards carrying Do’s and Don’ts shall be located outside the gate as well as in the
neighbouring areas and other habitat areas in the immediate vicinity. Use of Dos' and Don’ts
shall be prepared and furnished to the District Crisis Management Group.
iii. Safety leaflets are printed having the information on Hazards of Petroleum products (LPG) &
action in case of emergency is distributed among villages near by the area as per Chapter-18.
iv. Safety Awareness camps are conducted in and around the Giddha -village and schools with
the help of Industrial Association and local public representative. They were told about the
hazards of LPG and steps to be taken during emergencies.
v. Safety Leaflet in local language Hindi for Villagers Awareness has been made.
20. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING EXTERNAL
AGENCIES.( ERDMP CLAUSE NO-22)
(A) Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders including external agencies:
(1) Role and responsibilities of stakeholders including external agencies such as District
Authority, police, fire service, revenue department, health department, pollution control
board, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
(2) For roles and responsibilities of above stakeholders and responders, primarily district
collector as Head of emergency operation and other authorities under his charge including
external agencies, has been defined in Schedule–V. These roles and responsibilities are
generally in line with National Disaster Management Guidelines on Chemical Disasters,
April, 2007, brought out by National Disaster Management Authority.
Schedule–V
(B) The important Roles and Responsibilities of Various Stakeholders
a) HPCL Patna LPG Bottling plant, is LPG storage and cylinder refilling plant (Mentioned in
Regulation 3).The above mentioned Installation in Regulation 3 should provide necessary
information to Mutual Aid Association, District Authority, Police and Fire Services .
i) List of Hazardous Chemical and Systems which have potential to cause danger to
Human, Environment and Property.
ii) On-Site Emergency Plan and Periodic Mock Drill.
The above entities should support authorities in mitigation, rescue and rehabilitation, with
resources identified and agreed with the authorities in advance. Such areas shall be included
in Off-Site Emergency Plans.
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b) The District Authority is responsible for the Off-Site emergency plan and it shall be equipped
with up-to-date Major Accident Hazard units, website, control room etc., with provisions for
monitoring the level of preparedness at all times. Regular meetings of various stakeholders of
Chemical Disaster Management will be conducted by district administration/District Disaster
Management Authority to review the preparedness of Chemical Disaster Management.
c) The Police will be an important component of all disaster management plans as they will be
associated with investigation of incident s/disasters. Police take overall charge of the Off-Site
situation until the arrival of the district collector or its representative at the scene.
d) The Fire Services are one of the first responders and shall be adequately trained and equipped
to handle chemical emergencies. Fire services are to acquire a thorough knowledge of likely
hazards at the incident site and the emergency control measures required to contain it.
e) In a chemical emergency, the Revenue Department shall coordinate with other agencies for
evacuation, establishment of shelters and provision of food, etc.
f) When required for evacuation purposes in a chemical emergency, the department of
transport should made transport promptly available.
g) The role of civil society and private sector in the Off-Site plan shall be defined.
h) The Health Department needs to assure that all victims get immediate medical attention on
the site as well as at the hospitals/health-care facility where they are shifted. In addition, the
department needs to network all the health-care facilities available in the vicinity for effective
management and also take effective measures to prevent the occurrence of any epidemic.
i) Pollution control boards need to ascertain the developing severity of the emergency in
accordance with responsive measures by constant monitoring of the environment. If and
when an area is fit for entry will depend upon the results of the monitoring. A
decontamination operation would be required to be carried out with the help of other
agencies and industries.
j) The NDRF and SDRF are the specialised forces to manage these disasters in a longer run
according to the severity and nature of the disaster. Their specialised training is an effective
measure that needs to be built up and maintained with time for achieving a higher standard of
preparedness. They need to coordinate with other local agencies such as the Central Industrial
Security Force that may be responsible for security at the industrial site.
* Role of above External Agencies have been defined in Annexure – E of National
Disaster Management Guidelines Chemical Disasters, April, 2007
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force and SDRF: State Disaster Response Force
(C) Assistance from various outsider Agencies
1) ASSISTANCE FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Assistance may be required from outside agencies during the course of an emergency & SICs
will be responsible for establishing liaison with these agencies for effective assistance.
2) DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, POLICE & FIRE BRIGADE:
 In case of LPG leakage, to ensure security at site to cordon off the areas and post guards for
preventing the villagers going near the site of the leakage.
 In case of fire, mobilization of Foam Tenders and Crew from local Fire Stations.
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 For deployment & Home Guards , if necessary

 Traffic Control and Diversion
 Wireless Communication facilities.
 Evacuation of Civilian Population, if necessary
 Maintenance of communication with the public
3) ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FROM IRRIGATION AUTHORITIES:
 To make available water for firefighting to fire tender.
4) ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FROM PWD AUTHORITIES:
 For constructing any temporary diversion.
 For repair of any damage to Roads or Bridges.
5) ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FROM RAILWAYS:
 Re-scheduling of the train movement to facilitate the repair of the line.
 Stoppage of the movement of trains if there is LPG Leakage around the track.
 Information to public /HPCL about the leak of LPG .
 Diversion of train away from the incident side.
 Railway communication facilities to convey important message at the time of crisis.
6) ASSISTANCE REQUIRED FROM NEIGHBORING INDUSTRY (MUTUAL AID PARTNERS):
 Mutual Aid Members will render the help at the time of emergency. They will mobilize the
 Equipment’s, Manpower, etc. to mitigate the loss due to disaster or accident. They will
provide support to combat the disaster situation in an efficient way and will provide.
 Fire Tender and Crew
 F/F material, First Aider, their hospital facilities if any.
 Technical expertise, communication facilities, vehicles as required
21. REPORTING OF THE INCIDENT (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-23)
1) All incidents covered under Level-I are to be maintained by the entity for inspection
whenever called for inspection and Level-II and Level-III shall be reported to the Board in
the format specified and placed at Schedule-VI including near miss incident. The above
report should be submitted within 48 hours after occurrence of the incidents or any other
reason triggering major incident.
2) Investigation report of all major incidents shall be submitted to the Board. An incident
shall be treated as Major if any of the following occurs;
(a) Fire for more than 15 minutes
(b) Explosion / Blowout
(c) Fatal incident.
(d) Loss above Rs. 10.0 Lac
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(e) Cumulative man hours lost more than 500 hrs.

(f) Plant shutdown / outage due to the incident
(g) Level-III incident
22.0 ACTION AFTER REPORTING OF THE INCIDENT (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-24),
TERMINATION OF EMERGENCY (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-25) AND EMERGENCY RECOVERY
PROCEDURES (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-26)
(A) ACTION AFTER REPORTING OF INCIDENT BY THE ENTITY(ERDMP CLAUSE NO-24),
After reporting of the incidents to Board, Nodal officer of the Board (head of Technical Standards the
specifications and safety group) shall have responsibility of informing all the Members of the Board
and shall coordinate with appropriate level in National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) till
normalization of the situation.
(B) TERMINATION OF EMERGENCY(ERDMP- CLAUSE NO-25)
(1) Termination activities should concentrate on giving accurate information to people who need it
most especially employees, neighborhood, District Authorities engaged in offsite emergencies,
and should begin as soon as the emergency phase of the operation is completed.
(2) The termination of emergency shall be declared through siren as per the -
Siren Code defined by industry in case of Level- I and II. For Level-III termination of emergency
shall be declared by District Authority through appropriate mode of information transfer so as to
reach each and every one.
(C) EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROCEDURES(ERDMP CLAUSE NO-26)
(1) After the emergency, the following activities need to be carried out in detail.
Information is to be given statutory authorities.
a) Incident investigation.
b) Damage assessment.
c) Salvage of products, de-contamination, clean-up and restoration.
d) A detailed report shall be prepared based on the entire experience of the incident,
including restorations, limitations and lessons learnt.
e) Ambient air monitoring at the site as well as 5 km radius of the installation by State
Pollution Control Board to determine the contamination level affecting health.
(2) We have Check the points on ERDMP recovery measures as given at Check list-7 in the next
page
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CHECK LIST-7
(Refer ERDMP-Clause-No- 26.0 (2))
ERDMP Recovery Measures

Post Emergency Recovery
Salvage of product
1 Check that spilled / accumulated product contents are √ NA
transferred to the OWS or collected in drums. √
2 Check whether the quality & quantity estimation of NA
the product extracted from OWS has been done for
further disposal in line with standing QC guidelines by
either transferring to service tanks or to nearest
refinery for blending / reprocessing or not.
3 Check that correct stock accounting of spilled product NA
as loss has been completed in accounting system.
4 Check that affected area has been completely cleaned √
and dried after evacuation of spilled product.
5 Declare that affected area after salvage operations is √
fully clean & safe for movement of the working √
personnel.
6 Check that all drains are not having any residual oil √
and are thoroughly cleaned & dried.
7 Check that all control valves on product lines & OWS NA
lines outside dyke area and drains are completely
closed after removal of the spilled product.
8 Check that interlocking system of tanks / gantry has √
been reactivated for normal operations.
9 Check whether the soil testing of the affected area, if √
required, has been done to assess the soil
contamination level to meet the Environmental – SPCB
norms / requirements.
Taking care of affected manpower
10 Whether physical accounting of all personnel on duty √
during & after the incident are ascertained by the
Main Incident Controller and reconciled immediately √
11 Whether the first-aid treatment & post-incident health √
check of the affected personnel has been undertaken
in time
12 Whether these personnel are declared fully physically √
fit before allowing them to resume their normal duties
13 Whether the records for such first aid & treatment of √
the affected personnel are maintained in a well-
defined format
Addressing media & outside bodies
14 Whether the DMP event was appropriately informed √
to the local media in line with the respective
company’s Press & Media Policy
15 Whether the role of neighbouring population during √
the drill / disaster is suitably informed to the
population during subsequent meetings with local
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administration/ Panchayat etc. for necessary
improvements
16 Whether the awareness & preparedness on disaster is √
regularly assimilated / shared with nearby public /
societies and stake holders.
Reporting
17 Check whether that disaster incident report was √
communicated to respective controlling office / HQ on
time in a standard format.
18 Whether the incident reports are also sent to √
concerned State Level Industry Coordinator on time.
19 Check that detailed report on disaster in proper √
format was communicated to PNGRB/ Factory
inspector / Labour inspector / SPCB / District
Magistrate /PESO.
Investigation
20 Whether investigation teams are constituted as per √
respective company policies
21 Whether RCA (Root Cause Analysis) of the disaster is √
conducted by the investigating team
22 Whether detailed analysis including effective √
functioning of interlocks, detection devices,
automation controls & applicable norms are carried
out to find out possible improvements in design /
construction / operations / maintenance & training
aspects
23 Whether a system of initiating appropriate corrective √
measures including suitable revisions to the Disaster
Management Plan are adopted based on findings of
the investigation
Damage Assessment – Monetary & Physical
24 Check the valuation / cost of product loss / down √
gradation on account of contamination, if any /
Property / Structures / damaged assets – equipment.
25 Whether repairs & maintenance cost of property, √
assets & equipment are assessed.
26 Whether any penalty by statutory authorities like SPCB √ Nil incidents
/ Factory Inspector and Labour Commissioner are
assessed.
27 Whether possible impact on environment are also √
assessed & appropriate measures are taken
28 Whether damage assessment also include potential √
erosion of reputation – from company, industry &
national perspectives
Clean up and Restoration
29 Whether the affected area has been fully cleaned and
cleared after due clearance from investigation team √
30 Check whether heat detectors, high level alarms, in
built safety systems (NRV, TSV etc.) are fully functional √
after the disaster incident.
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31 Check whether all fire fighting equipment like – hoses √
/ nozzles / Fire Extinguishers etc. have been put back √
at designated places and are fully ready for reuse √
32 Whether a clearly defined steps are in place to allow √
resumption of normal operations √
23.0 ERDMP FOR PIPELINE CARRYING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

(ERDMP CLAUSE NO-27)
1) ERDMP for pipelines carrying petroleum products should follow modern methods of surveillance of
Pipeline and take guidance from all the aspects of Disaster Management Plan mentioned in the
ERDMP. The operation of Pipeline is made as per the guide line framed in OISD-144{LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)}. This Section will be limited to pipeline used inside HPCL Patna Plant only.
It is prepared, which is in line also with Chemical Disaster by National Disaster Management
Authority.
Schedule –VII
(Refer ERDMP CLAUSE 27.1)
Pipelines are assuming importance as a means of transport of hazardous substances. Crude oil, its
derivatives and natural gas are among the main substances transported by pipelines.
The Guidelines, therefore, comprise:
i) Creation and maintaining is an administrative framework of HPCL Patna atof facilitating
the development of a safe and environmentally sound transportation infrastructure,
including pipelines for hazardous substances.
ii) The pipeline operator has the primary responsibility for the safety of the systems and
for taking measures to prevent incident s and to limit their consequences for human
health and the environment.
iii) Pipelines for the transport of hazardous substances have been designed and operated
so as to prevent any uncontrolled release into the environment. Here LPG is more
important liquid, handled in the pipeline by HPCL Patna LPG Plant
iv) Risk assessment methods have been be used in evaluating pipeline integrity and impact
on human health and the environment.
v) Land-use planning considerations has been taken into account for both in the routing of
new pipelines (e.g. to limit proximity to populated areas and water catchment areas to
the extent possible), and in decisions concerning proposals for new
developments/building in the vicinity of existing pipelines.
vi) Pipeline operators and the authorities responsible for pipelines shall review and, if
necessary, develop and implement systems to reduce third-party interference, which is
a cause of incident including their effects.
vii) National legislation is clear to the Plant Management, which is enforceable and
consistent to facilitate safe transport and international cooperation.
viii) Competent authorities will ensure that pipeline operators:
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(a) Draw up emergency plans.

(b) Provide the authorities designated for that purpose with the necessary
information to enable them to draw up Off-Site emergency plans.
(c) Emergency plans shall be coordinated between pipeline operators and
competent authorities, as well as with fire brigades and other disaster control
units.
ix) Pipelines has been designed, constructed and operated in accordance with recognised
national and international codes, standards and guidelines, notified by the Board.
Piping erected has conformed to the provisions of ANSI B 31.3.
x) Consideration has been given to the impact on the safety of a pipeline such as design
and stress factors, quality of material, wall thickness, and depth of burial, external
impact protection, markings, route selection and monitoring. The piping material has
conformed to API 5L Gr. B / ASTM A106 Gr B or equivalent.
xi) The safety of the pipelines will be demonstrated through a suitable risk assessment
procedure including the worst case scenario and including breakdowns and external
additional loads.
xii) The pipeline operator will draw up a Pipeline Management System (PMS) to ensure
that it is properly implemented. The PMS has been designed to guarantee a high level
of protection of human health and the environment. The following issues will be
addressed by the safety management system.
(a) The pipeline will be inspected and maintained regularly. Only reliable trained
staff or qualified contractors may carry our maintenance work on a pipeline.
Third party confirmatory assessment bodies should inspect the pipeline at
regular intervals as far as required by the Board. These inspections are to cover
in particular the proper condition of the pipeline and the functioning of the
equipment ensuring pipeline safety.
(b) Organization ability, roles and responsibilities, identification and evaluation of

hazards, operational control, and management of change, planning for emergencies,
monitoring performance, audit and review will be the duly addressed in the Pipeline
Management System.
24. ERDMP FOR ROAD TRANSPORTATION (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-28).
The road transport of Petroleum products has significant presence and needs special attention.
(A) HPCL Patna LPG Plant also Send their filled LPG in 16.2 and 19.0 Kg Cylinders through their
Road Transporter.
After the Despatch of any of above Tanker / Road Transport from HPCL Patna LPG Plant, if any
leakage started on road from the Big LPG Tanker or LPG cylinder carrying on Transporter’s Truck may
create big emergency near the leakage area which demand immediate Emergency action to
overcome the situation. Then Offsite Emergency Management Plan (ERDMP for Road Transport) is to
activate immediately.
Complete details of treatment for handling emergency arising out of road transportations have been
provided below
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(a) In order to handle Emergencies, which may arise due to incident involving Petroleum Product
Transportation, it is required that a comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is readily
available with the industry as well as with other related authorities along the routes.
The ERDMP should be clearly understood by its users so that the emergencies can be
handled in a systematic manner with minimum response time in accordance with the
prescribed procedure.
(b) Copies of the ERDMP shall be made available by the Industry to all the field locations i.e.
Plants, Installations, POL Depots, Terminals / Installations, Refineries, Gas Processing
Plants, Dispatch units of etc., the concerned District Administration, Police Stations and
Fire Brigades en-route and within vicinity of specified tank truck routes, oil industry sales
personnel of concerned area as may be required.
(B) Role of External Agencies for road transportation emergency
The Objectives of an emergency control organization are:
 To Control problems as they develop at the scene.
 To Prevent or limit the impact on other areas and off-site.
 To provide emergency personnel, selecting them for duties compatible with their
normal work functions wherever feasible. The duties and functions assigned to
various people includes making full use of existing organizations and service
groups such as fire, safety, occupational health, medical, transportation,
personnel, maintenance, and security.
 Employees must assume additional responsibilities during an emergency
whenever an emergency alarm sounds
 In setting up the organization, round-the-clock coverage is considered.
(C) Source of big LPG Tankers for HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant
The LPG big Tanker Trucks travelling from following two sources of LPG suppliers and reached at
HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant
SL.NO ADDRESS OF LPG SUPPLIERS
1 Hindustan Mittal Energy Limited(HMEL)
Phulokhari Village, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda-
151301,Punjab.
Phone- 9257202461, 855783715
2 GAIL (India) Ltd,
UP Petrochemical Complex, Pata,
Distict- Auraiya
Phone-05683-282356/282049
3 VISHAKH –NEW LPG-TERMINAL
Petro Park, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Phone: 0891-282691
4 IPPL Haldia Installation LPG BP, Kasberia Terminal, PO-
Haldia Oil Refinery, Midnapore 721606
Phone: 03224-276744 (HPCL Bulk Despatch)
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A loaded LPG Bulk TT, on its way from above place to the unloading destination (HPCL Patna LPG
Plant), was travelling on National Highway when it may involve in an accident at a major
intersection. Consequently, there may be LPG leakage, vapour cloud formation, fire and, finally,
BLEVE causing devastation – loss of more lives and extensive damage to property of the
population
Salient details of any accident of LPG Road tanker which met collision with another truck/ vehicle: ‐
All the LPG Bulk Tank Truck is loaded with 17/18 MT of bulk LPG and come out from HMEL / Vizag
Refinery/ Gail installation to go to destination say HPCL Patna. The time is noted down while the
tanker after loading LPG liquid, from a refinery or other installation. The LPG tankers are generally
allowed to ply at night time from 06PM to 6AM in between all inter-state borders. The tankers are
accompanied with One Driver and one Helper.
Lot of accidents are taking place in the National/ state highway in the intersections after 08 PM
where there may be steep downward slope with divider and blind curve on the high way.
Due to the above terrain, blind curve, steep downward slope, cross-roads and absence of speed
barrier/s to the descending vehicles, the said intersection is itself an accident prone zone. On this
position on the high way, several accidents have been reported at the same type of place.
As per last case studies, the LPG Bulk TT some time lost control while coming downward in a blind
curve and the prime mover of the vehicle crossed the divider and got struck in between. Due to
impact on the vehicle, the free‐wheel Hinge Pin got broken off and the prime mover got disengaged
from the LPG tanker Bullet. In the process the LPG valve manifold also got damaged. Thereafter LPG
started leaking from the damaged LPG manifold
(D) LPG Tanker leakage -Consequence Analysis Results
The consequence Analysis Result of LPG Tanker leakage has been shown in the Table no24.1
Table no-24.1
Sl. No. Description Parameter Downwind Distance (meters)
Weather (Wind speed & Stability)
2 m/s; E 2 m/s; E 2 m/s; E
LPG Road Tanker Failure
Vapour Cloud Explosion 0.02 bar 225 227 222
0.07 bar 99 99 97
0.2 bar 54 54 53
12.5 kW/m2 133 128 128
37.5 kW/m2 Not reached Not reached Not reached
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 In case of Overpressure of LPG Tanker (0.2 bar), the leakage shows maximum non-
credible failure scenarios, the significant effect distances for LPG leakage are within
230 Meters from the leaky LPG Tanker.
 In case of BLEVE/Fire ball Explosion , the significant effect distances for LPG
leakage( 4KW/m2 are within 280Meters from the leaky LPG Tanker
 All along the route for Road transport, the truck contain LPG tanker, there may be
population of permanent locality at the both side of the road within the above
distances may be affected.
EVACUATION
A Planning and training on evacuation techniques are important in preventing burn injuries.
Evacuation of local communities or people near the Village site/ or city site (near the road where LPG
Tanker leakage occurred) may be prudent depending on the situation and down-wind dispersion
information etc. Although this action will normally be initiated and handled by Bhojpur District Crisis
Group with the help from HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant to implement such evacuation.
In that case, area in the radius of total 260 meter is to be evacuated with the help of District authority
and Police in Bhojpur District.
ACTIVATION OF OFFSITE DISATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Here we will consider the responsibility for the control of Off-Site Disaster created due to accident of
LPG Road Tanker- Truck at Patna -Bhojpur region only.
24.1- Handling of LPG leakage emergency, created by LPG Tanker due to accident at Patna-Arrah
road area.
Sl. Responsibility Action Telephone Remarks
No. Number
1 Any person on After noticing the incident, (any leakage / fire at LPG Tanker on road
road to HPCL, Arrah (Patna) LPG Bottling Plant.).
The person will inform-
The person will Police station /Police 100
inform Control Room at Arrah
Police Station (Koelwar), 9431822298
Bhojpur
2 Will send Police Force

immediately at accident
Police Control side
Rooms- Arrah Will inform Sub Divisional 9473191235
Officer, Arrah Sadar
Dy. S.P., Arrah 06182-242470
Will inform - Superintendent 0612-221320, 233302,
of Police, Bhojpur District 9431822980
will inform Fire Brigade- Fire Station, Arrah-101, 8873791349
Fire Control Room 101
District Fire Officer, Patna 8873791349
Chief Incident Controller 9431027400
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& Sr. Plant Manager, HPCL

Patna LPG Plant-
Mr. Anil Kaushik
Combating Team coordinator.
Safety Officer, HPCL Patna 9473192464
LPG Plant
3 Superintendent of Dy. SP, Arrah Sadar 06182-242470

Police, Bhojpur Superintendent of Police, 0612-221320, 233302,
Bhojpur 9431822980
Will move to site immediately
Seeing the condition of site, he will arrange all resources to control

emergency. If required he will arrange crane from Various agency (a
list of agencies supplying crane is given below
4 Dy. S.P., Arrah, He will also inform to Sr. Plant Manager – HPCL LPG Plant, Patna,
District, Bhojpur regarding accident scenario. Telephone no-06182-242470
5 Will inform Bhojpur District Crisis Group.
District Magistrate – 06182-233474,
Bhojpur 221312(O), 233311(R)
Superintendent of Inspector General of Police, 0612-2219406,
Police, Bhojpur Patna Zone 9431822950
District Fire Officer, Bhojpur 8873791349
Chief Medical Officer Cum
9431408454
Civil Surgeon, Bhojpur
Government General
Medical Officer
Hospital-
6 Chief Medical Will organise to send a Team of Doctors to the site immediately as per
Officer, Patna the requirement.
(a) Government The doctors, all the Hospital should carry Ambulance along with
General Hospital, medicine for burn injury. The patient of burn injury should be shifted
Patna to nearest Hospital ( a list of Hospitals at Arrah &Patna area has been
(b) Other enclosed with the report)arrest
Hospitals Will inform other Hospitals at Patna to keep some bead or at Hospital
at Arrah /Patna needs ready to accommodate injured person (Burn
patient)
Chief Medical Officer, Bhojpur may request nearest District head
quarter (Arrah/ Patna) to extent all medical help to the serious injured
patient created due to offsite emergency at Arrah area
7 District If Condition is furious due to leakage of LPG gas from LPG Tanker
Magistrate – Truck, then Collector/ SDO Arrah will called District crisis Group to take
Bhojpur / Sub immediate measure on emergency. District Crisis group may operate
Divisional Officer District crisis Control room to take stock of the crisis situation
Arrah Sadar
8 Chief Incident Will inform his Onsite Emergency Team to proceed to the LPG leaking
Controller site to give full technical support.
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& Sr. Plant Will inform the suppliers of LPG Tankers at Gail Pata , HMEL-Bhatinda,
Manager, HPCL IPPL Haldia & HPC Viskha New LG Terminal for extending support for
Patna LPG Plant- attending leakage at their LPG Road Tankers.
Will inform SRM (LPG RO),HPCL, Patna
Mobile no- 8809329926, 0612-2220559 regarding offsite incidence
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21.2 Flow Diagram for action plan for handling LPG Leakage Emergency
After Observation of Leakage by a

LPG LEAKAGE FROM LPG Person on road, He will inform
TANKER ON ROAD AT PATNA/ nearest Police Station/ Police
Basti AREA Control Room –Telephone no-100
Inform Emergency Control Room

Of HPCL LPG Bottling Plant, Superintendent of Police,
Patna. Sr. Plant Manager - Bhojpur, Cell No. 9934025594
INFORM ARRAH CITY
Telephone no- FIRE STATION –
9431027400/Safety Officer- Telephone no-101
9473192464
The suppliers of LPG Tankers Zonal Inspector General

are also to be informed (police) Patna Zone)/ Head
Quarter- 9431822950/ 0612-
(a) Hindustan Mittal Energy 2219406 DISTRICT FIRE
Limited, Bhatinda OFFICER, Bhojpur-
8873791349
Telephone-0120-4634500 (Mkt.
Office) Bhojpur - District Crisis Group
(b) Gail Pata/ Gail Vijaypur. (a) District Magistrate –Bhojpur

Telephone –06182-233474, 221312(O),
Telephone- 0120-2446400(Mkt) 233311(R)
Or
05683-282356/282049 (Pata Plant)
(b) Chief Inspector of Factories – Patna
Telephone-0612-2234541
KEEPING THE TONER IN CORRECT POSITION

WITH THE HELP OF CRANE
TAKE EMERGENCY ACTION TO STOP LPG

LEAKAGE
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Individual Responsibility in Offsite Emergency Response Disaster Management Plan

(a) Police - BHOJPUR
On receipt of information, of accident (fire) of LPG Road Tanker at Patna/Patna/ Patna area, police
may take the following actions as per Schedule-V derived from the National Disaster Management
Guidelines Chemical Disasters (Industrial), April, 2007. However, the following points may also be
taken care by the police authority:
 Stop the unauthorized traffic Entry and Exit of effected LPG Tanker leakage area from
both ends of the road/ City side.
 Warn the people living in adjacent area, (Say a market area, which is to be closed
immediately) the area is to be Cordoned properly. If necessary, the evacuation of
nearby people is to be made to safe places.
 Report the emergency situation to district police headquarters, giving the situation
report.
Inform to HPCL LPG Bottling Plant, Patna area Plant Manager-943027400)
 The suppliers of LPG Tankers are to be also informed accordingly
SL.NO ADDRESS OF LPG SUPPLIERS

1 Hindustan Mittal Energy Limited(HMEL)
Phulokhari Village, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda-
151301,Punjab.
Phone- 9257202461, 855783715
2 GAIL (India) Ltd,
UP Petrochemical Complex, Pata,
Distict- Auraiya
Phone-05683-282356/282049
3 VISHAKH –NEW LPG-TERMINAL
Petro Park, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Phone: 0891-282691
4 IPPL Haldia Installation LPG BP, Kasberia Terminal,
PO- Haldia Oil Refinery, Midnapore 721606
Phone: 03224-276744 (HPCL Bulk Despatch)
 Extend help in removal of injured personnel to the nearest first-aid centre /hospital,
contacting highway patrol, completing legal formalities in case of any casualty.
In addition to the above, Police is an important component of all disaster management plans as they
will be associated with investigation of accidents/disasters. Police take overall charge of the Off-Site
situation for mob control and law & order issues until the arrival of the district collector or its
representative at the scene.
(b) Fire Service–Arrah
On receipt of information from any source on incident of LPG Tanker Leakage area, fire brigade may
contact nearest police station. After assessing the situation, Fire service will come to action
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 Send the Fire Tender to the incident site with all necessary SCBA set and supervise
Rescue operation
 Use Self Contained breathing apparatus to handle the LPG leakage emergency. Take
help from the Official of HPCL Patna LPG Bottling Plant , for proper handling of LPG
leakage emergency AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
 A contingency plan is to be prepared for removal of leaky LPG Tanker, or stopping the
LPG leakage in consultation with official of HPCLLPG Bottling Plant, PatnaThe leakage
may create from any of the Nozzle of the LPG Tanker.
 Remove general public from the scenario to a safe place
 Take help from the Fire brigades from nearby District for additional help, if necessary.
In addition to the above, the Schedule-V of NDMA shall be followed.
The fire services are one of the first responders and are adequately trained and equipped to handle
fire emergencies and search and rescue activities. Fire services are to acquire a thorough knowledge
of likely hazards at the incident site and the emergency control measures required to contain it.
(c) District Authority / District Magistrate Patna)
On receipt of information, District Administration may take the following actions as per
Schedule-V derived from the National Disaster Management Guidelines Chemical
Disasters (Industrial), April, 2007. However, on receipt of information, following actions
should be taken care:-
 Inform District Crisis Group immediately.
 To keep watch on the overall situation.
 Send ambulance to the incident site (LPG Tanker leakage area), if casualties are
reported.
 Arrange cranes or any other such equipment to carry out lifting of Tanker and rescue
operations at site.
 Issue warning messages to people through public address system, if any evacuation is
required.
 Arrange emergency vehicles for evacuation purposes.
 Give direction to hospitals having sufficient bed in the surgical ward for readiness to
receive patient in case of incident involving burn injury.
 Provide basic amenities, e.g., water, electricity, food and shelter to the affected people
as required.
In addition to the above, the Schedule-V of NDMA shall be followed.
In nut-shell District Magistrate is responsible for the Off-Site emergency plan for
 mass evacuation,
 communication,
 resource mobilization,
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 Food, water, shelter arrangement and transport facilities. Regular meetings of various
stakeholders of Chemical Disaster Management are conducted by district
administration/District Disaster Management Authority to review the preparedness of
Chemical Disaster Management.
(D) District Crisis Group( Patna)
 In a LPG leakage emergency if situation is critical, then District Crisis Group shall
coordinate with other agencies for evacuation, establishment of shelters and provision
of food, etc.
 When required for evacuation purposes in a LPG leakage emergency, the department
of transport should made transport promptly available.
 The role of civil society and private sector in the Off-Site plan shall be defined.
 The health department needs to assure that all victims get immediate medical
attention on the site as well as at the hospitals/health-care facility where they are
shifted. In addition, the department needs to network all the health-care facilities
available in the vicinity for effective management and also take effective measures to
prevent the occurrence of any epidemic.
 Pollution control boards need to ascertain the developing severity of the emergency in
accordance with responsive measures by constant monitoring of the LPG vapor
environment. If and when an area is fit for entry will depend upon the results of the
monitoring.
(a) Guidelines for Media and other agencies Communication:
Purpose: The purpose is to provide exact and correct information about the emergency
situation and guidance to statutory bodies and Public at large.
 Chief Incident Controller in coordination with site incident coordinator (District Crisis
group), Technical Coordinator will release the information to Media coordinator.
Media coordinator will form a sub- team consisting of Sr. Plant Manager, Patna HPCL
LPG Plant/other Mutual industry member of Industrial Development Authority ,Patna
 The information is processed looking at the authenticity and correctness and reply
shall be framed and forwarded to media and other agencies as required.
 Media Coordinator (District Crisis group) will ensure that at site of incident proper
information is gathered and processed and quick approval; for release at site by the
site incident coordinator is ensured.
 Apart from Media coordinator of District Crisis Group or Sr. Plant Manager, Patna HPCL
LPG Plant’s approval, no body shall speak to media in any circumstances. A one line
message of Sr. Plant Manager, Patna HPCL LPG Plant’s representative shall forward all
information to Media once the facts are ascertained / needs to be the answer to be
given to media.
(a) List of Basic Equipment’s required for attending LPG Leakage
Sl. No Equipment’s Quantities (Numbers)
1 Truck - 01 no. 01
2 Tractor 01
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3 Welding generator 02
4 Power Hacksaw machine 01

5 Battery Charger 01
6 Pipe Bending Machine 01
7 Oxygen Cylinder 02
8 Acetylene Cylinder 01
9 Gas Cutter, Regulator & Nozzle 01 set each
10 Aluminium ladder 02 .
11 Chain Pulley Block- 05 Ton Capacity 02
12 Tents etc for making repairing base camp with As per requirement
all facilities to suit the remote place.
13 Crane-50 to 100 Ton Capacity. 02
14 Hydra 01
15 Welding Transformer 01
24.0 INTEGRATION OF THE ERDMP WITH THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

PLAN (ERDMP CLAUSE NO-28)
After Bhopal Disaster (UNION Carbide-1984), in 1987, a big change in Factories Act, Say
introduction of section 41A, 41B to 41H was made and lot of check in the system by the state as well
as by Central Government was introduced in Industrial Sector. It was made compulsory to make
Disaster Action Plan by the concern industry as per guide line given by MOEF, Gov. of India.
But proper communication and control on Disaster from District level industry to National
level administration was not made properly
After 1993, we found, still lot of people died in the industry and number of Disasters was prevailing in
various parts of District in India
Various People Died in Small/ Big Disaster in INDIA after Bhopal Incidence
 March 17, 1993 - Nine people at Chhota Shahad in Thane district near Mumbai die after
inhaling hydrogen sulphide released by a factory into the sewerage; over 140 taken ill.
 March 15, 1995 - Two workers die after inhaling poisonous gas at an iron plant in Kalwa near
Mumbai.
 Aug 7, 1995 - Six people die after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a tank at an edible oil
plant in Nashik.
 March 13, 1997 - Twenty people die at a warehouse in Satarrah in Maharashtra
 May 22, 1997 - Nine people killed in an explosion in a chemical factory in Faridabad, Haryana.
 Sep 15, 1997 - Thirty-seven people killed in a blast at the Hindustan Petroleum refinery at
Visakhapatnam.
 April 2, 1998 - Five workers killed at a factory in the Boisar industrial estate in Gujarat.
 April 21, 1998 - Four killed and 60 injured after chemicals catch fire at the Dasnagar industrial
estate near Howrah (west Bengal).
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 May 6, 1999 - Five killed in a flash fire at the hydro cracker unit of Indian Oil Corp's Panipat
refinery.
 Oct 16, 1999 - Three people killed after inhaling hydrogen sulphide gas from a storage tank at
Kalyan near Mumbai.
 Oct 28, 2000 - A worker dies after inhaling toxic emissions at a meat processing factory in
Howrah (West Bengal).
 May 31, 2001 - Twenty-two labourers die after a gas cylinder explodes at a gold
processing unit in Mumbai.
 Aug 17, 2001 - Twenty-two killed in an explosion in an industrial unit at Katpadi, Tamil Nadu.
 July 30, 2002 - One killed after a gas leak at Pimpri, Maharashtra
 Sep 22, 2002 - Six women die and 54 suffer burns when a fire breaks out at a match factory
near Kovilpatti in Tamil Nadu.
 Nov 8, 2002 - Three killed after an explosion at a factory near Daund in Maharashtra
 So, the Disaster Management Act enacted on December 23, 2005 empowers the setting up of
an effective disaster management system that extends across the whole of India. The
Disaster Management Policy of India was framed in 2009 on the basis of this Act. The
Government of India claimed to have established institutional and policy mechanisms for
response, relief, and rehabilitation. The orientation for handling disaster situations was also
changed from relief –centre to a holistic, multi-dimensional, and multi-disciplinary approach
involving diverse scientific, engineering, social, and financial processes.
It encompasses the entire scope of disaster management activities, i.e., prevention, mitigation,
preparedness, response, relief, and rehabilitation. Further, the Disaster Management Act of 2005
provides for the constitution of the following institutions at national, state and district levels:
 The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) at the centre (NDMA Bhawan, A-1,
Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi, - 110029) chaired by the Prime Minister is responsible
for laying down the national policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management.
 The State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMA) for formulating policies and plans for
disaster management in the states. Chief Minister of the state control Disaster through
Director of Factories and Chairman, State pollution Control Board.
 District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) for planning, coordinating, and
establishing systems for disaster management at the district level in accordance with
the guidelines laid down by the national and state authorities District Disaster
Management Authorities (DDMA) for planning, coordinating, and establishing systems for
disaster management at the district level in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the
national and state authorities [District Magistrate – Patna-Telephone - No-9454418351,515-
2820207(O)]
 HPCL is a bigger national level organisation. They are maintaining all required initiation for
the control of emergency.
 HPCL,PATNA, LPG Bottling Plant has maintained a good relation to District Magistrate, Patna
and will communicate the entire required emergency situation to DM for further help to
control emergency.
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25.0 INTEGRATION OF THE ERDMP WITH THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Chief Incident Chief Incident Controller,
Controller, HPCL Patna HPCL Patna LPG Plantwill try DISTRICT DISASTER
LPG Plant, in serious to control the leakage in MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
disaster (Such as their plant as well as pass on (DDMA)
Catastrophic failure of information to DDMA & If condition of emergency in
LPG Bullet) will pass on SDMA for extending the plant for LPG leakage is
toSRM (LPG), immediate help and very serious, then DDMA will
HPCLPATNA and DDMA Assistance immediately extend all help
for extending immediate and services to Local
help and Assistance Authority .They will also send
the information to SDMA for
further help and information,
if required
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

AUTHORITY,(NDMA) STATE LEVEL DISASTER MANAGEMENT
May take further action as it deems AUTHORITY (SDMA)
fit for the purpose of disaster
If condition of emergency for LPG
management like sending Doctors,
leakage is serious then SDMA will
Technical experts for taking action
LEGENDand Process Safety immediately extend ( from the office of
on leakages
Chief Inspector of Factories & from
expert to control safe emergency
connected state ministry) of all help
Operation.
and services to Patna LPG Plant .If
condition demand, then they will also
send the information to NDMA for
further help and
INFORMATION PASS ON TO NEXT HIGHER ASSISTANCE / HELP EXTENDED

AUTHORITY
26.0 Miscellaneous (ERDMP Clause No- 30.0)

Whenever any deviation from this code of practices is required to be implemented, the HPCLPatna
LPG Plant shall inform and obtain approval of the Board with mitigation measures proposed to be
carried out giving full details and justification for such deviation
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VARIOUS SCHEDULES OF ERDMP
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SCHEDULE – I
(Refer to ERDMP-Regulation 7)
Schedule of implementation of Code of Practice for ERDMP
S. No. Activity Implementation Time (from
the notification date of Codes of
Practices for ERDMP)
1 On-site Emergency Plan 3 months
2 Off-site Emergency Plan(submission 3 months
of information to District Authority)
3 Resources in position 6 months *
4 Accredited Third Party Certification 12 months
of ERDMP
5 Testing and Mock Drills (On-site) 3months
6 Testing and Mock Drills (Off-site) **12 months
Note: A copy of ERDMP, duly approved by the Board of Directors of the organisations shall be
submitted to the PNGRB.
* Long Delivery Items should be tied up with mutual aid organizations up to 12 months.
** To be coordinated with District Authority.
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Schedule – II
(Refer to ERDMP-Regulation 9(1))
List of Relevant Statutes on Management of Hazardous Substances
(A) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (amended 1991) and following Rules
There under:
• The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (amended 2004).
• The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 (amended, 1994
and 2004).
• The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 (amended 2000 and 2003).
• The Environment Prior clearance Notification, 2006.
• The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996.
• Bio-medical Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules.1989.
(B) The Factories Act, 1948 (amended 1987).
• State Factory Rules.
(C) The Inflammable Substances Act, 1952.
(D) The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (amended 2001).
• The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (amended 2005).
• The Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (amended1992).
• The Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (amended1993).
(E) The Petroleum Act, 1934.
• The Petroleum Rules, 2002.
(F) The Insecticide Rules, 1968 (amended 2000).
• The Insecticide Rules, 1971 (amended 1999).
(G) The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995.
(H) The Explosives Act, 1884 (amended till 1983).
• The Gas Cylinder Rules, 2004,
• The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 (amended
2002).
• The Explosives Rules, 1983 (amended 2002
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SCHEDULE – III
(Refer to ERDMP-Regulation 11.1)
Basic Requirements of ERDMP
1. Location Plan of the Installation indicating siting of the installation at neighbouring details up to
a distance of 2 KM from the installation in each direction.
2. Site plan of the installation showing a complete layout of the installation indicating
boundary walls, exit and entry gates and location of various facilities.
3. Layout of Fire Water Systems and Fire Fighting Equipment details.
4. Line block diagram of manufacturing process and Process Flow Diagram (PFD) of each unit.
5. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous chemicals stored, handled, produced and
transported in the installation. (Sample MSDS at Annexure-1)
6. Internal and External Emergency contact numbers and addresses of police, fire-station, hospitals,
mutual aid industry, factory inspectors, Board, State Pollution Control Board, Petroleum and
Explosive Safety Organization (PESO), etc.
7. Pipeline route map and details of various facilities such as sectionalising Valve (SV), intermediate
Pigging (IP) stations, intermediate pumping stations (IPS) across pipeline route
8. Addresses and Telephone Directory of Technical Support Services such as Environmental
Laboratories, fire fighting chemical supply
9. Security threat plan.
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SCHEDULE – IV
Resource Mobilisation (Men and Equipment)
Sl. Total Requirement Available Neighbouring Civil
No. with Units Authorities
Installation
1 MANPOWER
Regular employees
Security staff
Personnel Trained in first aid
Others ( Technicians / Helpers )
2 FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES/
EQUIPMENT/ CHEMICALS
Fire Tenders/ Fire fighting engines
Water storage capacity
Fire Hoses
Jet/Fog/Spray Nozzles
Foam Branch
Jumbo Jet Nozzles
Foam Compound ( KL )
3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT’S
PVC Suit
Compressed air B.A. Set
Refill Cylinders for B.A. Set
Cascade B.A Set
Fire Proximity Suit
4 COMMUNICATION
Walkie-Talkie
Public Address System
Megaphone
5 TRANSPORT
Jeep
Cars
Ambulance
Trucks
Buses
Tractors
Boats
Mobile crane
6 MISCELLANEOUS
Ropes ( Metres )
Empty Drums
Buckets
Sand Bags
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Dewatering Bags
Pneumatic pump
Photo Camera
Video Camera
7 EQUIPMENT’S FOR CORPS
DISPOSAL
Light Metal Stretchers
Tarpaulin 12’ X 12”
Rope fibre 3/8”
Buckets
Rubber Gloves
8 LIST OF EMERGENCY DRUGS
and APPLIANCES
Canvas Stretcher
Oxygen Cylinder
Sterilise Bandages
Cotton Sterilised
Antibiotics
Analgesties
Sedatives
Tetanus Toxoid
Dressing Instruments
Sterilisers
Autoclave for sterilising
Instruments, dressing
B.P. Apparatus
Suction Apparatus
I. V. Test
Anti-shock drugs
Glucose Saline Set
Glucose Saline Bottle
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Schedule – V
The important Roles and Responsibilities of VariousStakeholders
a) Oil and Gas Installations and Areas (Mentioned in Regulation 3).
The above mentioned Installation in Regulation 3 should provide necessary information to
Mutual Aid Association, District Authority, Police and Fire Services.
i) List of Hazardous Chemical and Systems which have potential to cause danger to Human,
Environment and Property.
ii) On-Site Emergency Plan and Periodic Mock Drill.
The above entities should support authorities in mitigation, rescue and rehabilitation, with
resources identified and agreed with the authorities in advance. Such areas shall be included in
Off-Site Emergency Plans.
b) The district authority is responsible for the Off-Site emergency plan and it shall be equipped
with up-to-date Major Accident Hazard units, website, control room etc., with provisions for
monitoring the level of preparedness at all times. Regular meetings of various stakeholders of
Chemical Disaster Management will be conducted by district administration/District Disaster
Management Authority to review the preparedness of Chemical Disaster Management.
c) The police will be an important component of all disaster management plans as they will be
associated with investigation of incident s/disasters. Police take overall charge of the Off-Site
situation until the arrival of the district collector or its representative at the scene.
d) The Fire services are one of the first responders and shall be adequately trained and equipped to
handle chemical emergencies. Fire services are to acquire a thorough knowledge of likely hazards at
the incident site and the emergency control measures required to contain it.
e) In a chemical emergency, the Revenue department shall coordinate with other agencies for
evacuation, establishment of shelters and provision of food, etc.
f) When required for evacuation purposes in a chemical emergency, the Department of transport
should made transport promptly available.
g) The role of civil society and Private sector in the Off-Site plan shall be defined.
h) The health department needs to assure that all victims get immediate medical attention on the
site as well as at the hospitals/health-care facility where they are shifted. In addition, the
department needs to network all the health-care facilities available in the vicinity for effective
management and also take effective measures to prevent the occurrence of any epidemic.
i) Pollution control boards need to ascertain the developing severity of the emergency in
accordance with responsive measures by constant monitoring of the environment. If and when an
area is fit for entry will depend upon the results of the monitoring. A decontamination operation
would be required to be carried out with the help of other agencies and industries.
j) The NDRF and SDRF are the specialised forces to manage these disasters in a longer run according
to the severity and nature of the disaster. Their specialised training is an effective measure that
needs to be built up and maintained with time for achieving a higher standard of preparedness. They
need to coordinate with other local agencies such as the Central Industrial Security Force that may be
responsible for security at the industrial site.
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* Role of above External Agencies have been defined in Annexure – E of National Disaster
Management Guidelines Chemical Disasters, April, 2007
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force
SDRF: State Disaster Response Force
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SCHEDULE – VI
INCIDENT REPORTING FORMAT
1. Organisation 2. Sector
3. Location 4. Incident Sr.No.
5. Date of Incident 5. Time of Incident
7. Major, Minor, Near- 8. Report -
Miss Preliminary / Final
9. Fire Incident 10. Duration of fire -
Hrs / Min
11. Type of Incident with loss of life / injury, Fire, Explosion, Blowout,
Electrocution, Fall from Height, Inhalation of Gas, Driving, Slip / Trip,
Others, NA
12.Location of Incident ( Name of Plant / Unit / Area / Facility / Tank
farm / Gantry / Road / Parking area etc )
13. Whether plant shutdown / caused outage of the facility? Yes / No
14. Fatality No. a) Employees = b) Contractor = c) Others =
15. Injury No. a) Employees = b) Contractor = c) Others =
16. Man Hours Lost a) Employees = b) Contractor = c) Others =
17. Direct Loss due to the incident ( Rs. In Lacs ). Loss to equipment /
Machinery as per Insurance claim etc.
18. Indirect Losses : Through put / Production Loss, etc.
19. Status of the Facility: Construction / Commissioning / Operation /
Shutting down / Turn around, Maintenance / Start-up / Any other.
20. Brief Description of the Incident including post
incident measures.
( Attach details in separate sheet )
21. Whether similar Incident has occurred in past at
the same location, If yes, give brief description of the
incident and attach details in separate sheet
22. Whether Internal Investigation has been
completed. If no, likely date by which it will be
completed.
23. Whether internal investigation report (Major
Incident ) has been submitted to PNGRB. If no, likely
date by which it will be submitted
24. Cause of the Incident ( Tick the most relevant cause preferably one, maximum two )
A) Deviation from Procedure I) Not using the PPE
B) Lack of Job Knowledge J) Equipment failure
C) Lack of supervision K) Poor design / Layout etc
D) Improper Inspection L) Inadequate facility
E) Improper Maintenance. ( Mech. / Elec. / Inst ) M) Poor House Keeping
F) Improper material handling N) Natural Calamity
G) Negligent Driving O) Pilferage / Sabotage
H) Careless walking / climbing etc. P) Any other (give details)
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25. Cause of leakage - Oil, Gas or Chemical ( Tick one only )

A) Weld leak from equipment / line E) Leakage due to improper
operation
B) Leak from flange, gland etc F) Leak due to improper
maintenance
C) Leak from rotary equipment G) Normal operation -
Venting / draining
D) Metallurgical failure H) Any other
26. Cause of Ignition leading to fire ( Tick only one cause )
A) Near to hot work F) Static Electricity
B) Near to Furnace / Flare etc G) Hammering / Fall of
object
C) Auto - ignition H) Heat due to Friction
D) Loose electrical connection I) Lightning
E) Near to hot surface
27. Was the incident Avoidable? ( Yes / No )
A) Better supervision F) Personal Protective
Equipment
B) Adhering to specified operating procedure G) Better equipment
C) Imparting Training H) Management Control
D) Giving adequate time to do the activity through I) Adhering to specified
proper planning maintenance procedure
E) Adhering to the work permit system J) Adhering to specified
Inspection / Testing
procedures;
Guidelines for filling the Incident Report:
1. All Major, Minor and Near miss incidents shall be reported in the quarterly report.
2. Incident Reporting form shall be filled up for all Major, Minor and Near miss Incidents.
3. Summary report shall be enclosed with every quarterly report.
4. Investigations shall be carried out for all Major, Minor and Near miss Incidents.
5. Investigation report of all Major incidents shall be submitted to PNGRB. An incident shall
be treated as Major if any of the following occurs;
- Fire for more than 15 minutes
- Explosion / Blowout
- Fatal Incident.
- Loss above Rs. 5.0 Lac.
- Cumulative man hours lost more than 500 hrs.
- Plant Shutdown / Outage due to the incident
6. Loss time Incident shall be monitored till the affected person joins duty. In case the affected
person is yet to join the duty, then the status of report submitted will be preliminary. Final
report against the same incident shall be sent once he joins duty and the man - hours lost are
known.
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7. All columns must be filled up.

8. For any additional information use sepArrahte sheets as required.
9. Quarterly report shall be sent to PNGRB within 15 to 30 days of end of quarter. 10.
Immediate reporting of incident through fax/telephone shall continue as per the prevailing
system.
Signature
Name
Designation of the Occupier/Manager
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Schedule –VII
ERDMP for pipelines carrying petroleum products
Pipelines are assuming importance as a means of transport of hazardous substances. Crude oil,
its derivatives and natural gas are among the main substances transported by pipelines.
The Guidelines, therefore, comprise:
i) Creation and maintaining an administrative framework to facilitate the development of a safe
and environmentally sound transportation infrastructure, including pipelines for hazardous
substances.
ii) The pipeline operator has the primary responsibility for the safety of the systems and for taking
measures to prevent incident s and to limit their consequences for human health and the
environment.
iii) Pipelines for the transport of hazardous substances will be designed and operated so as to
prevent any uncontrolled release into the environment.
iv)Risk assessment methods should be used in evaluating pipeline integrity and impact on human
health and the environment.
v) Land-use planning considerations will be taken into account both in the routing of new pipelines
(e.g. to limit proximity to populated areas and water catchment areas to the extent possible), and in
decisions concerning proposals for new developments/building in the vicinity of existing pipelines.
vi) Pipeline operators and the authorities responsible for pipelines shall review and, if necessary,
develop and implement systems to reduce third-party interference, which is a cause of incident
including their effects.
vii) National legislation shall be clear, enforceable and consistent to facilitate safe transport and
international cooperation.
viii) Competent authorities should ensure that pipeline operators:
(a) Draw up emergency plans.
(b) Provide the authorities designated for that purpose with the necessary information to enable
them to draw up Off-Site emergency plans.
(c) Emergency plans shall be coordinated between pipeline operators and competent
authorities, as well as with fire brigades and other disaster control units.
ix) Pipelines shall be designed, constructed and operated in accordance with recognised
national and international codes, standards and guidelines, notified by the Board.
x) Consideration will be given to the impact on the safety of a pipeline such as design and
stress factors, quality of material, wall thickness, and depth of burial, external impact protection,
markings, route selection and monitoring.
xi) The safety of the pipelines shall be demonstrated through a suitable risk assessment
procedure including the worst case scenario and including breakdowns and external additional
loads.
xii) The pipeline operator shall draw up a Pipeline Management System (PMS) to ensure that it is
properly implemented. The PMS shall be designed to guarantee a high level of protection of
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human health and the environment. The following issues shall be addressed by the safety
management system.
(a) The pipeline will be inspected and maintained regularly. Only reliable trained staff or qualified
contractors may carry our maintenance work on a pipeline. Third party confirmatory assessment
bodies should inspect the pipeline at regular intervals as far as required by the Board. These
inspections are to cover in particular the proper condition of the pipeline and the functioning of the
equipment ensuring pipeline safety.
(b) Organization ability, roles and responsibilities, identification and evaluation of hazards,
operational control, and management of change, planning for emergencies, monitoring performance,
audit and review shall be duly addressed in the Pipeline Management System.
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SCHEDULE –VIII
Resource Mobilisation for Road Transportation Emergencies
A. In-Plant Resources
Following items should be available at the Plant inadequate quantity / nos. Mechanical Equipment:
1. Gaskets (Carbon Asbestos Filled)
2. Studs and bolts.
3. Teflon tapes.
4. ½” / ¾” crowbar (1 m long)
5. Spade / blind flange
6. Rope (Manila / Jute)
7. Spark arrestors.
8. 1” tapered wooden pegs.
9. Chopper
10. Spare fan belt for tank lorry with P.T.O. unit
11. Wind sock
12. M-Seal / epoxy-base cold-welding compound.
13. Wooden slippers
14. Teflon-taped spanners, wrenches
15. Spark-proof wrenches hammer and tools.
16. Barricading masts and ropes / tapes
17. hoses
18. Chain pulley blocks and stay pipes
19. Small valve keys for operating valves in the tank truck
Electrical Equipment :
1. Gas Explosimeter
2. Flame-proof torches
3. Earthing wires (10 m long) with crocodile clips
Personnel Protective Equipment :
1. Gloves:
i) Rubber gloves
ii) Low Temperature Gloves
iii) Industrial gloves (with leather lining)
iv) Canvas gloves
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2. Face shields
3. Ear muff / ear plugs
Other Safety Items:
1. 1 rolls of gunny / hessian cloth (about 10 meters long)
2. First aid box (containing water gel compounds)
3. Soap
4. Blanket.
5. Water Gel Blanket
6. Breathing Apparatus (With spare filled cylinder and Canister gas masks)
7. Fire proximity suit
Fire Fighting Equipment:
1. Portable Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguishers
2. Fire-water Hoses
3. Triple Purpose diffuser nozzle for use with fire hoses.
Communication Equipment:
1. Hand operated sirens
2. Whistles
3. Megaphone, Mobile Phones, VHF sets.
Traffic Control Equipment:
1. Red lights (Battery operated) - for traffic diversion
2. Area maps
3. Diversion Boards
B. External Resources:
Particulars Name Address Phone No. Any
Information
1. Fire Station
2. Ambulance
3. Hospitals
4. Police Station
6.District
Administration /
Collector
7. Availability of
Cranes
8. Local PWD / CPWD
water supplies, sand,
morum, vehicles etc.
9. Local Army, Navy, Air
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Force authorities
10. Any major industry
nearby
C. Identification of Communication Resources:
1. Public Address
System
2. Retail Outlets
3. Railway Station
4. Power Houses
5. Civil Authorities
6. Voluntary Agencies
7. Local All India Radio
/Doordarshan/
other channels
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SCHEDULE – IX
Transport Emergency Card Format (TREM CARD)
1. Nature of Hazard:
2. Protective Devices:
3. Emergency Action
4. Spillage
5. Fire
6. First Aid
7. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS). No
(for universal acceptance of material, both number should be mentioned on TREM Card)
 Emergency Telephone Numbers/mobile numbers -
 Name and contact numbers of the control room/contact person of the supplying
company-
 Name and contact numbers of the control room/contact person of the receiving
company
 Name and contact numbers of Transporter
 Other important Name and contact numbers of civic authorities, fire and police
Note: The format shall be designed in English, Hindi and local language where crews are
operating.
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(CONTINUED - SCHEDULE – IX)

SAMPLE TRANSPORT EMERGENCY CARD FORMAT
Cargo: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Nature of Hazard: Highly volatile and Inflammable. - Can cause Cold Burns. Inhaling vapour
can cause nausea, breathlessness and headache.
Air / vapour mixture- highly explosive. Leakage of LPG can cause Vapour Cloud explosion and
BLEVE.
Protective Devices:- Hand gloves (Rubber / low temperature) , Safety Goggles, Self-contained
Respiratory device to work in vapour-rich area, Low temperature / fire proximity suit.
Emergency Action -Try to move the vehicle to open area. Stop Engine.
Vehicle should not be left unguarded. Contact Police, Fire Brigade, and Sarpanch, nearest Oil
Company by sending helper / passer-by.
Keep public and traffic away by displaying ‘Danger Boards’ at sufficient distance.
“No Smoking” and “No Naked Lights” within the cordoned off area.
Keep ready for action Fire Extinguishers and Safety Kit.
Stay Upwind.
Spillage -Check the valves and caps for tightness by hand and stop leak if possible FireIf minor,
try to extinguish by DCP fire extinguishers
First Aid - Pour water in case of cold or hot burn. Seek medical help, if necessary
Emergency Telephone Numbers/mobile numbers
HPCL _______________ HPCL_______________________
BPCL _____________________ IBPL________________________
FIRE- 101 _______________ POLICE- 100_________________
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ANNEXURES
ANNEXURES DETAILS
1 MSDS- LPG
2 OISD-STD-144 -LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)
3 OISD-STD-150-MOUNDED BULLET-Design and Safety Requirements
4 PNGRB-GUIDELINE ON ERDMP
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Annexure XII
:
Land Use and Latest Satellite Image (10 & 5 Km)
Annexure XIII
:
License to Store Compressed Gas in Pressure Vessel or
Vessels
Annexure XIV
:
License from Petroleum & Explosive Safety Organization
(PESO)
Annexure XV
:
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Environmental Impact Assessment Report

For Development of LPG Storage Terminal (3X500 MT)

EQMS INDIA PVT. LTD. INDIA

EQMS INDIA PVT LTD, DELHI

1.1 PROJECT PROPONENT & PROJECT ................................................................................................................8

1.3 DEMAND/SUPPLY GAP: ...................................................................................................................................9

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 14

2.1 PROJECT LOCATION ......................................................................................................................................14

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................... 35

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3.2.1 Geology ..............................................................................................................................................43

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3.11.10 Banking Facility .............................................................................................................................86

4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ...................................... 97

4.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................97

5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) ................................................................ 107

5.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................107

6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ................................................................................... 109

6.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................109

7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES .......................................................................................................................... 113

7.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................113

8 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................................................. 116

8.1 IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................................................................116

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8.3 REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS .........................................................................................................................116

9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN .......................................................................................... 118

9.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................118

10 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................... 132

10.1 MANAGEMENT OF RELEASES OF POLLUTANTS .....................................................................................132

11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT .................................................................................................. 134

Table 2.1: No. of Storage Tanks & Capacity ..............................................................................19

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Table 2.9: Existing & Proposed Manpower ................................................................................34

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Figure 3.3: Sampling Monitoring Locations ................................................................................42

Annexure I : Accreditation of Environmental Consultant

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1.1 Project Proponent & Project

1.2 Nature of Project:

EQMS INDIA PVT LTD, DELHI

The proposed project is characterized by the construction of a Mounded storage facility of

1.3 Demand/Supply gap:

1.4 Need & Justification of Project

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1.5 SEAC Approved Terms of Reference for EIA

1.6 Frame Work of Assessment

a) Construction phase, and

1.7 Methodology for Environmental Impact Assessment

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ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

1.8 Contents of the EIA Report

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An “Executive Summary” indicating a brief note on various chapters of EIA/QRA is

Chapter-2: Project Description

Chapter-3: Description of Environment

Chapter-4: Anticipated Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Chapter-5: Analysis of Alternatives Sites

Chapter-6: Environment Monitoring Programme

Chapter-7: Additional Studies

Chapter-8: Project Benefits

Chapter-9: Environment Management Plan (EMP)

EQMS INDIA PVT LTD, DELHI

Chapter-10: Summary and Conclusions

This chapter summarizes the conclusions, management of release of pollutants,