TD-4551P-03 Control Documents For Gas Transmission Facilities (Rev 0) 2020

Utility Procedure: TD-4551P-03
Publication Date: 07/15/2020 Effective Date: 09/01/2020 Rev: 0
Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities
SUMMARY
This utility procedure provides the methodology and detailed guidance for creating or updating
control documents for gas transmission (GT) facilities categorized in Utility Standard
TD-4551S, “Station Critical Documentation,” specifically addressing control philosophy (CP)
documents and control system architecture (CSA) drawings for storage facilities, compressor
stations, and certain Category A and automated valve facilities.
Level of Use: Informational Use
TARGET AUDIENCE
Maintenance and construction (M&C) personnel, gas pipeline operations and maintenance
(GPOM) personnel, general construction (GC) personnel, transmission quality control
personnel, engineers and designers, gas mapping technicians and clerks, data quality
management personnel, project managers, estimating personnel, design drafting personnel,
and station engineering personnel.
SAFETY
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BEFORE YOU START
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBSECTION TITLE PAGE
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2
2 CP Structure ..................................................................................................... 2
3 CSA Requirements and Types .......................................................................... 4
4 Drawing Maintenance and Review .................................................................... 5
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PROCEDURE STEPS
1 Introduction
1.1 A control philosophy (CP) document provides a detailed description of the operating and
control modes for a facility, including systems installed to protect the facility during abnormal
operating conditions (AOCs).
1.2 A control system architecture (CSA) drawing is an unscaled graphic representation of top-level
interconnections of key control and communications equipment, shown to the individual
replaceable asset level.
1.3 CP documents and CSA drawings are critical documents, maintaining compliance per Utility
Standard TD-4551S, and are created or revised as part of gas transmission (GT) facility
change management.
1.4 Compliance with this utility procedure requires compliance with the following facility integrity
management program risk (FIMP Risk) business process documents:
 FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-109, “Control Philosophy”
 FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-110, “Control System Architecture”
2 CP Structure
2.1 The CP includes detailed descriptions of the following:
1. Facility operation and control modes.
2. Systems installed to protect against AOCs.
2.2 Each applicable GT facility may consist of separate equipment installations. Each equipment
installation may include an individual control and protection system. The CP describes each
control system, connections, and interactions.
2.3 The CP is structured in such a manner that clearly details how the control systems function for
the GT facility. The following sections and sub-sections must be included, as applicable, to
specific site equipment and configurations.
1. Introduction. Provide the document’s purpose, descriptions of commonly used terms

(including abbreviations and acronyms), and reference drawings.
2.3 (continued)
2. Overview. With the exception of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
information, the overview section should avoid reporting data that is subject to change
with operational changes. Include the following sub-sections to provide a descriptive
overview of the station’s control systems, including lower level sub-systems, as
applicable:
a. Summary
b. Station constraints
c. CSA
d. Network topography
e. Station human machine interface (HMI)
f. SCADA
3. Station CP. Describe the operating modes and controls that maintain the primary
process variables, such as pressure and temperature. Include descriptions of
sub-systems and equipment groups, and their controls.
4. Station Shutdown and Alarm Strategy. Describe the hierarchical system of

responses to AOCs. For each shutdown and alarm system present describe the
initiating conditions, logic, and any emergency backup control systems.
5. Unit CP. Describe the local or auxiliary unit control modes and how each is
commanded. Include CP purpose and descriptions of unit main gas valves and
conditions for their operations, unit purge and pressurization sequences, and unit
auxiliary system controls and their operational limits.
6. Unit Shutdown and Alarm Strategy. Describe the hierarchical system of responses
to AOCs. For each shutdown and alarm system present describe the initiating
conditions, logic, and any emergency backup control systems.
7. Station Interface with Unit Control Systems. Describe the information transfer from
unit control system to the station control system.
8. Auxiliary Systems. For each station auxiliary system, explain how the system
operates and is controlled, such as the station’s programmable logic controller (PLC).
9. Station Control Sequences. Describe the station’s emergency shutdown (ESD)

recovery process, step by step. Include conditions verified by the PLC and identify "fail-
safe" positions of all valves involved, prior to and during recovery process, including
planned actions if pressurization sequence fails.
2.3 (continued)
10. Station Electrical Systems. Provide a high-level description of the station electrical
systems by identifying basic information, such as incoming power, automatic transfer
switch (ATS), driving bus of all loads, uninterruptable power supply (UPS), and
switchgear. If the facility has an emergency generator, then refer to its section in the
station’s CP.
11. Station Shutdown and Alarm Strategy. Describe potential responses to AOCs at the
GT facility. Systems can be summarized in table format and descriptions include
response and interaction with the following systems, as applicable:
a. Fire detection and gas detection systems
b. Station fire emergency shutdown (FESD)
c. Emergency shutdown (ESD) (or shutdown lockout [SDLO])
d. Station shutdown non-lockout (SDNLO)
e. Station shutdown bypass/cutout switches
f. Station horn and alarm lights
g. Station warning alarms
12. Emergency Generator CP. If there is an emergency generator on site, describe its
automated controls and how the generator functions under Normal, Test, and Manual
operations.
3 CSA Requirements and Types
3.1 CSA drawings depict key control and communications equipment for a GT facility.
3.2 Each physically replaceable key asset is shown individually, using single-line communication
representing common groups or bus.
1. The type of logic solver, components, and their interface connections must be shown,
including connections to peripheral devices and external networks.
2. Depictions of how power supply or logic component failure is mitigated must be

included.
3.3 There are three types of CSA drawings, depending on the control equipment present at the
facility, and each requires different asset arrangement and information:
1. Genius, or similar type, control blocks. For each control block, indicate the serial bus
address (SBA), block tag, and reference drawing.
2. Rack-mounted PLCs with input and output (I/O) sub-systems. For each rack include its
identification, location, slot capacity, power, and I/O characteristics.
3. Non-complex. This simplest CSA drawing type allows space to show all communication
types and additional engineering control information on a single sheet. Detailed to the
replaceable asset level information, such as interconnections, including interconnection
details, protocol descriptions, alarms, and warnings.
4 Drawing Maintenance and Review
4.1 Review and update the CP and CSA with applicable changes to the station, including any
changes to the station or unit process or control systems. If the existing CP or CSA does not
meet current requirements, then the entire critical document should be reworked to comply.
The responsible work group implementing a change must update affected critical documents
as part of their change management actions.
4.2 Coordinate changes to the CP document or CSA drawing with other interdependent critical
documents.
1. Refer to Utility Standard TD-4551S, Appendix B, “Critical Document Interdependency

Matrix,” for potential interdependency with other critical documents.
4.3 Retain records per the Record Retention Schedule.
END of Instructions
DEFINITIONS
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IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Facility integrity management program (FIMP) personnel are responsible for communicating
the requirements of this utility procedure to stakeholders.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
Utility Standard TD-4551S, “Station Critical Documentation”
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT / REGULATORY COMMITMENT
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Developmental References:
Gas Design Standard (GDS) P-70, “Compressor and Processing Facility Station Emergency
Shut Down System Requirements”
Supplemental References:
Drawing 3803133, “General – Requirements, Titling, Numbered Drawings”
FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-109, “Control Philosophy”
FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-110, “Control System Architecture”
Gas Operations CAD Standards Manual
APPENDICES
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ATTACHMENTS
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DOCUMENT RECISION
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DOCUMENT APPROVER
Ramon Gonzalez, Manager, FIMP Risk
DOCUMENT OWNER
Dustin Wyland, Gas Engineer, Standards Engineering
DOCUMENT CONTACT
Geoffrey Jarpe, Manager, Gas Instrument, Controls and Electric
Charles Lombardi, Senior Gas FIMP Engineer, FIMP Risk
(Document contact may change after publication. To find the current document contact, see
the Gas Standards and Procedures Responsibility List.)
REVISION NOTES
Where? What Changed?

NA This is a new utility procedure.
FIMP Risk Business Process Document: FIMP-CD-109
Control Philosophy
Summary
This FIMP Risk Business Process Document, FIMP-CD-109, applies to Control Philosophy (CP) documents
intended for certain gas transmission facilities categorized by Utility Standard TD-4551S, Station Critical
Documentation. This document implements technical information and requirements from its governing
document, Utility Procedure TD-4551P-03, Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2 CP Content .............................................................................................................................................. 1
3 Title Sheet ............................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 4
5 Control Philosophy Sections ................................................................................................................... 4
6 References ............................................................................................................................................ 13
7 Revision Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 13
1 Introduction
Work this document with and refer to TD-4551P-03 for introduction, and administrative information and
requirements, such as target audience, scope, roles and responsibilities, basic description, and CP maintenance,
review and update requirements.
2 CP Content
1. The CP must be structured to contain all information needed to understand how the controls system
functions for a station.
2. The CP should contain a list of relevant drawings and foreign prints, including manufacture’s literature.
Include figures and diagrams but do not include station drawings.
a. IF images used in figures and diagrams are based on PG&E source documents that are subject to
revision,
THEN include reference to the source document and its revision, preferably in the caption.
b. IF a source document is revised,
AND the change affects the CP,
THEN update the CP images and source document reference as part of the next planned
revision.
3. When vendor packaged systems exist, there must be enough information in the CP to detail how the
station control system interacts with the vendor packaged system. Additionally, include reference to the
appropriate vendor document (i.e., foreign print) for details of how that packaged control system works.
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3 Title Sheet
1. Use the PG&E standard “0” size (i.e., 8½″ × 11″) numbered drawing border for the CP title sheet and use
ordinary letter sized pages for the remaining sheets. Refer to the Gas Operations CAD Standards
Manual for current drafting and approval requirements. An example title sheet is shown in Figure 1.
2. Include the following on the title sheet:
a. TITLE: Confirm that the first line identifies the document type and the second line lists the name
of the gas transmission facility. This should be centered in the top half area of the front cover
and match information in the TITLE Block.
b. REVISIONS block:
(1) NO. (number): Note the appropriate revision number for each drawing sheet. New
documents are issued as Revision 1, following revisions are incrementing integer
numbers.
(2) DESCRIPTION: Describe the reason for the revision, such as ISSUED FOR USE, followed by
a description or brief comment on the project (e.g., unit replacement, controls upgrade,
etc.).
c. TITLE Block: Confirm that the first and second line shows CONTROL PHILOSOPHY, STATION
CONTROL SYSTEM. Subsequent lines indicate the facility name. For more detail refer to the CAD
Manual and Drawing 3803133, “General – Requirements, Titling, Numbered Drawings.”
d. SUPSDS (supersedes) block: Indicate the drawing number if the CP supersedes another CP
document.
e. SUPSD BY (superseded by) block: Use this block during a final revision to indicate the drawing
number that supersedes the CP document.
f. SHEET NO. block: Indicate the sheet number and total number of sheets. The title sheet is
sheet 1.
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a.
b.(1) b.(2)
c.
d.
e. f. b.(1)
Figure 1. CP Title Sheet Example (letters align with hierarch in Step 3.2)
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4 Table of Contents
1. Include a Table of Contents, which should be at the beginning of the document, on the first sheet after
the title sheet. List the main sections and sub sections using a numbered list. For example, the main
section will be 1. and sub sections will be 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc. Include the page number for each main
section and sub section at the end of each section heading line.
5 Control Philosophy Sections

1. Include the following sections within the CP document, as relevant to the station. All elements may not
be present at all stations, depending on the station operations.
2. INTRODUCTION: Include the information described in the following sub-sections within the
introduction section of the CP.
a. Purpose: Explain the purpose of the CP.
b. Definition of Acronyms: List the terminology, abbreviations and acronyms used in the
document. See Table 1 for common acronyms.
Table 1. Example Table of Acronyms
Acronym Meaning Acronym Meaning
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange MOP Maximum Operating Pressure
ATS Automatic Transfer Switch MAOP Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure
BMS Burner Management System MAWP Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
COS Cut-Out Switch MSS Master Selector Switch (Unit)
CBV Compression Bypass Valve MPU Magnetic Pickup
CPU Central Processing Unit NGP Engine Gas Producer Speed (%)
CSLO Unit Cooldown Stop Lockout NPT Engine Power Turbine Speed (%)
CSNLO Unit Cooldown Stop Non-Lockout OIT Operator Interface Terminal (Panel Mounted Touchscreen)
DSM Detonation Sensing Module PAC Process Automation Controller
ESD Emergency Shutdown PI Proportional + Integral Control Algorithm
EGT Exhaust Gas Temperature PID Proportional + Integral + Derivative Control Algorithm
FC Fail Closed PLC Programmable Logic Controller
FESD Fire ESD P&ID Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
FO Fail Open PT Power Turbine
FSLO Unit Fast Stop Lockout Shutdown PV Process Variable
FSNLO Unit Fast Stop Non-Lockout Shutdown RTD Resistance Temperature Detector
GG Gas Generator (Turbine; Synonymous with GP) RTU Remote Terminal Unit
GP Gas Producer (Turbine; Synonymous with GG) SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
GSO Gas System Operations (Gas Control) SDLO Station Shutdown Lockout (same as ESD)
HOA Hand-Off-Auto – see MOA below SDNLO Shutdown Non-Lockout
HMI Human Machine Interface (Desktop PC) TEG Thermal Electric Generator
HTFD High temperature fusible disks TOX Thermal Oxidizer
I/O Input and/or Output TRV Train Recycle Valve
IR Infra-Red UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply
LEL Lower Explosive Limit UV Ultra-Violet
MCC Motor Control Center VFD Variable Frequency Drive
MMSCFD Millions of Standard Cubic Feet per Day VLCP Valve Local Control Panel
MOA Manual-Off-Auto – see HOA above
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c. Descriptions: Define common descriptions used within the CP to avoid ambiguities and
promote consistency of terms. Example descriptions are given below:
UNIT: Refers to combined motor/compressor package including auxiliary
systems and controls and the associated gas piping and valves (unit suction
valve, unit discharge check valve, unit discharge valve, unit bypass valve, and
unit relief valve).
STATION: Refers to compressor station facilities, controls, and equipment, such
as the scrubber, and the associated gas piping and valves (station suction valve,
station discharge valve, station bypass valve, station blow down valves, etc.)
within the station but outside the boundary of the units.
d. Reference Drawings: List any of the following documents if they’re referenced in the CP
document:
• Station Operating Diagram
• Station Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID)
• Station Control System Architecture (CSA)
• Station Operating and Maintenance Instructions (O&MI)
• Foreign Prints relevant to the controls system
3. OVERVIEW: Include and overview section with the following sub-sections to provide an overview of the
station’s controls; mention lower level sub-systems as applicable.
a. Summary: Describe the function of the station within the system (e.g., supply gas to a given line,
control the flow of gas for injection and withdrawal from underground storage, compress gas
along a given line, etc.). Identify whether the station is designed to be manned or unmanned.
Describe at a high level how the station control system receives commands and how the
commands are implemented (i.e., by the station PLC). Describe at a high level how the station
PLC/RTU executes commands. Identify other functions of the controls system (e.g., monitor,
alarm, transmit data). Describe at a high-level what unit controls, if any, exist. Describe at a
high-level what line controls exist, if any.
b. Station Constraints: Describe the restrictions to automatic operations at the station. For
example: From Gerber Station the suction shall always be common to both pipelines in
automatic control. If it is necessary to operate either of the suction valves separately then local,
manual operation is required.
c. Control System Architecture: Describe the components of the controls system, including where
they are located and whether they are supplied by redundant power. Identify how remote racks
are accessed (e.g., CAT-5e cable, fiber optics cable, etc.). Identify how the station provides data
to/from SCADA and describe all equipment associated with the controls system. Identify similar
information for any unit, pipeline, and emergency generator controls that exist at the station.
d. Network Topography: Describe any monitoring that occurs of the I/O device-level-ring
communication network for the station, line, unit, etc. Identify the alarms that are possible if
network issues arise. Describe the station gas data network (GDN) connections.
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e. Station HMI: Describe the HMI operating system, relevant servers and HMI workstations. For
the HMI equipment, list the graphic interfaces that are available (e.g., station alarm summary).
In subsections provide the following information:
(1) Identify general types of data that are displayed and stored in historian.
(2) Identify if the station maintains a database of logged alarms and events.
(3) Describe the types of unit information that is maintained (e.g., total fuel usage).
(4) Identify the greenhouse gas data that is provided to the HMI and/or SCADA.
f. SCADA: Describe the site RTU / PLC and links, if any, to Gas Control. See example below:
(1) Process data; status information and alarms are received by GSO while commands are
sent from the Terminal to the Station.
(2) Communications between the Station and GSO is via microwave. There is a Phoenix
Contact Modbus/TCP to Modbus/RTU interface converter that encapsulates
Modbus/RTU SCADA traffic in TCP/IP and is connected via Ethernet to the GDN.
(3) Provide a table for each PLC listing the following:
• GSO commands to Station PLC together with Modbus Address (see Table 2).
• Station discretes to GSO together with Modbus Address
• Station analog data to GSO together with Modbus Address
Table 2. Example GSO Command and Modbus Address Table
GSO Commands to Station PLC Modbus Address
K1 Start Command 00961
K1 Stop Command 00962
Reset Command for K1 Minimum Speed Alarm 00963
Station Discharge Pressure Set Point (Analog Read/Write) 45432
Station Suction Pressure Set Point (Analog Read/Write) 45433
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4. STATION CONTROL PHILOSOPHY: Describe the station operating modes. Describe the controls that are
used to maintain station pressure and temperature (or other primary process control variable). For each
control loop identify what is being regulated and what process variable (e.g., PT or TT) is being used as
part of the loop. Include descriptions of any low select functions or split range controls. Include a
diagram of the control loop if available. Describe each station process, sub-system, or equipment groups
that is controlled. Examples of sub-systems include, but are not limited to:
• Main gas flow measurement
• Station suction valves
• Station pressurizing valves
• Suction scrubbers
• Fuel gas
• Compressor bypass valve
• Gas cooler fans
• Station discharge valves
• Station blowdown valve
• Station firewater system
• Station auxiliary systems
Organize the sections in the order of gas flow through the facility, when possible.
For each sub-system, describe the sub-system itself, including what it does and list the main
components. A step-by-step example of a sub- system description is shown below.
a. Provide a short overview of the sub-system or equipment grouping. An example (i.e., station
suction valves) is shown below.
b. For each component describe what the equipment is and how it functions. An example is shown
below (i.e., GOV-1).
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c. List all relevant I/O points associated with the equipment and describe what the I/O does.
Include any relevant alarms.
NOTE
Third party documents, such as Foreign Prints, may be evaluated for acceptance as
equivalent CP information, they may be used as source material for Sections 5, 6 and, or 7.
5. UNIT CONTROL PHILOSOPHY: Describe the unit controls, including the following information:
a. Unit Control Modes: Describe where there are Local and/or Aux (controlled by the control room)
and how commanded.
b. Control of Unit Main Gas Valves: Describe the purpose of and what comprises the ‘Unit Main
Gas Valves’, e.g. (compressor pressurizing valve, suction valve, discharge valve, hot recycle valve
and vent valves). Identify the conditions that must be met before unit valves can be operated.
c. Placing the Unit in Service: Describe the station purge and pressurization sequence.
d. Unit Auxiliary System Controls: Describe each unit auxiliary system control. Describe any timed
sequences, pressure limits, temperature limits, etc. associated with the auxiliary system.
6. UNIT SHUTDOWN AND ALARM STRATEGY: Describe the hierarchical system of responses to abnormal
conditions for the unit. An example hierarchy is:
• Unit Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
• Unit Fast Stop Lockout Shutdown (FSLO)
• Unity Fast Stop Non-Lockout Shutdown (FSNLO)
• Unit Cooldown Stop Lockout (CSLO)
• Unit Cooldown Stop Non-Lockout Shutdown (CSNLO)
• Unit Warning Alarms
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7. STATION INTERFACE WITH TURBINE UNIT CONTROLS: Describe in a step by step method, the Unit
Control System transfer of information to Station Control System (e.g., data table on the Unit PLC are
read from and written to the station PLC or hardwired interconnects between the two systems).
a. Describe the unit speed control, unit surge control and unit remote start/stop, as applicable.
b. Provide a summary of hardwired outputs to the unit PLC including:
(1) Discrete outputs to unit
(2) Analog outputs to unit
c. Provide a summary of hardwired inputs from the unit PLC including:
(1) Discrete inputs from the unit
(2) Analog outputs from the unit
8. STATION AUXILIARY SYSTEMS: For each station auxiliary system, describe how the system operates and
is controlled (e.g. by the station PLC) and, with tag numbers, and the controlling instrumentation,
Describe the start and stop sequence and any other start/stop conditions, as relevant. Identify all I/O
points.
Examples of station auxiliary systems include:
• Compressor building supply fans and heaters
• Emergency generator building ventilation fan
• Station power gas
• Station seal gas
• Station compressed air
• Station entry controls
• Gas quality monitoring (e.g. Odorizers, chromatographs, moisture analyzers, sulfur analyzers,
etc.)
9. STATION CONTROL SEQUENCES
a. Recovery from a Station ESD: Describe the recovery process, step by step, from when the
Station is in a depressurized state and the Station valves are in the "fail-safe" positions. Describe
with tag numbers according to the P&ID:
(1) Identify the “fail-safe” position of all valves involved.
(2) Identify valves that change position once the ESD/LO Reset button is pressed (prior to
initiating the pressurization sequence).
b. Station Pressurization Sequence: Identify the conditions that the PLC verifies prior to allowing
the station pressurization sequence (e.g., pressurizing valves closed). Describe the sequence of
events once the station pressurization pushbutton is pressed. Include all timings associated with
the pressurization process. Describe what happens if the pressurization sequence fails as well as
what happens once the station is successfully pressurized.
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10. STATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Describe the station electrical systems at a high level. Identify the
voltage of the incoming power. Identify the inputs to the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). Identify if
there is an emergency generator and refer to the section of the CP that covers the Emergency Generator
Control Philosophy. Identify what bus drives all the electrical loads in the facility. Identify and describe
any uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) for the facility. Describe in further details in subsequent
sections information regarding switchgear, station controls interface with the emergency generator, and
each UPS system (if present).
a. Switchgear: Describe the interaction with the station PLC and/or the Generator PLC. Identify the
values related to the switchgear that are displayed on the station HMI and describe the purpose
of each display information, including any alarms that are triggered.
b. Station Controls Interface with Emergency Generator:
(1) IF the Emergency Generator has its own PLC, then reference the section of the CP that
describes the Emergency Generator Control Philosophy and describe how data is
transmitted from the station PLC to the Generator PLC and ultimately Gas System
Operations (GSO).
(2) Identify all data that are messaged to the Station PLC and forwarded to the GSO. Include
all I/O Tag names, I/O Location, and description, preferably in a table. For each I/O
describe the timing of any alarms.
c. UPS: For each UPS, identify the voltage and where the UPS is housed. Identify the equipment
that the UPS supplies power to in the event of a power failure. Identify the I/O points relevant to
the UPS, provide a description of the I/O and identify the timings associated with any alarms.
11. STATION SHUTDOWN AND ALARM STRATEGY: Describe the hierarchical system of responses to
abnormal conditions at the facility. Describe each response system in the subsections as outlined below.
Additionally, describe the fire detection and gas detection systems. A supplemental table may also be
included.
a. Fire Detection System: Identify the areas within the facility that are covered by the fire
detection system (e.g., the compressor building). Additionally, describe any fire suppression
systems (e.g., foam) that are present. Identify what controls each system (e.g., Fire Alarm
Control Panel [FACP]). Include the following details in subsections:
(1) Station Fire Emergency Shutdown (FESD): Describe the following FESD information:
a. Identify the FESD initiating conditions. Summarize the PLC tags associated with the
FESD in a table that contains the Tag name, description, and shutdown limit.
b. Identify the control system’s response to any FESD initiating condition.
(2) For each control panel:
• Identify inputs to the control panel.
• Identify what causes a fire alarm (e.g., activation of fire detector)
• Describe what happens when the fire alarm is activated.
• Identify what initiates the fire suppression system (e.g., manual pull of station
activation).
• Describe what happens when the fire suppression is activated.
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(3) Provide an overview of the fire alarm relay panels. For each relay panel:
• Identify where the relay panel is located.
• Identify whether inputs to the control panel come from the relay panel or other
locations such as the station PLC.
• Identify the I/O points between the station PLC and the FACP/relay panels. Identify
if the I/O triggers an alarm along with the timing of any associated alarms.
(4) Describe how the fire suppression work, including where any firewater tanks or foam
generators are located.
(5) Identify and describe any additional systems or locations that have fire detection (e.g.,
standby generator building). Identify the I/O points associated with each system, along
with any alarms (including associated timing).
b. Gas Detection System: Identify what types of gas detectors are utilized and where they are
installed. Identify what type of signal is transmitted by the detector, where it is sent (e.g.,
Station PLC), and what that signal translates to related to alarms or LEL levels. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Example Table of Gas Detection System Signal Translation
(1) For each building or area that has gas detectors (e.g., compressor building, emergency
generator building, etc.), identify the alarms and corresponding actions to an alarm that
occur at each gas detector signal level.
c. Emergency Shutdown (ESD): (Also referred to as a Shutdown Lockout – SDLO.) Describe the
following information for the ESD:
(1) Identify the ESD initiating conditions. Summarize the PLC tags associated with the ESD in
a table that contains the Tag name, description, and shutdown limit. (Gas detection,
FESD, etc.) .
(2) Summarize the ESD manual pull stations in a table that identifies the ESD button tag
number and location.
(3) Identify the control system’s response to any ESD initiating condition
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d. Station Shutdown Non-lockout (SDNLO): Describe generically when a SDNLO would occur and
identify the length of time that a station can be in SDNLO and remotely initiated for resumption
of operations without local manual intervention. Describe the following information for the
SDNLO:
(1) Identify the SDNLO initiating conditions. Summarize the PLC tags associated with the
SDNLO in a table that contains the tag name, description, and shutdown limit.
(2) Identify the control system’s response to any SDNLO initiating condition.
e. Station Shutdown Bypass/Cutout Switches: Describe bypass/cutout switches that are available
from the HMI to prevent SCADA alarms associated with FESD, ESD and SDNLO during
maintenance/calibration activities from resulting in a shutdown. For each system, include a
table (or other listing) of the cutout switch number, the equipment/location associated with the
bypass and the I/O that is being bypassed. Additionally, for each system, identify if there are any
conditions that do not have bypasses.
f. Station Horn and Alarm Lights: Identify what conditions will result in alarm lights or horns
along with the duration. List all outputs for the alarm lamps in the control room and the alarm
lights throughout the station.
g. Station Warning Alarms: Identify any additional station warning alarms not already addressed.
12. EMERGENCY GENERATOR CONTROL PHILOSOPHY: If there is an emergency generator on site, describe
how the generator functions.
a. Normal Operation: Describe how the emergency generator is activated under normal
conditions. Identify conditions that need to be true to initiate the generator start sequence.
Identify the conditions that must be met to allow closing of the generator incoming breaker.
Identify the conditions that must be met for the generator to stop.
b. Test Operation: Describe how the emergency generator activation is tested.
c. Manual Operation: Describe the manual operation of the emergency generator, including what
conditions must be met to allow closing of the generator incoming breaker, and any other
relevant information
d. Automatic Control:
(1) Describe the alarms for various conditions, including what type of alarm or horn is
activated and any other actions that will occur as a result (e.g., the engine will run un-
loaded for 5 minutes to cool down before shutting off). Include the following conditions:
• Generator shutdown
• Delayed generator shutdown
• Generator malfunction
• Utility alarms
• Annunciated only alarms
(2) Identify any relay structure if existing.
(3) Identify what happens during a fault shutdown.
(4) Describe the normal stopping process.
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Control Philosophy
6 References
1. Utility Standard TD-4551S, Station Critical Documentation
2. Utility Procedure TD-4551P-03, Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities
3. Utility Manual, Gas Operations CAD Standards Manual
7 Revision Notes
NA New business process document.
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Control System Architecture

Summary
This FIMP Risk Business Process Document, FIMP-CD-110, applies to Control System Architecture (CSA) drawings
intended for certain gas transmission facilities categorized by Utility Standard TD-4551S, Station Critical
Documentation. This document implements technical information and requirements from its governing
document, Utility Procedure TD-4551P-03, Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2 CSA Content......................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Drawing Layout .................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Facilities Using GE Fanuc Genius Blocks ....................................................................................... 6
5 Facilities using rack-mounted I/O subsystems (with substantial Ethernet usage)..................... 6
6 Requirements for Less Complex Sites or Stations: ........................................................................ 7
7 Update ................................................................................................................................................... 8
8 References............................................................................................................................................ 8
9 Revision Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 8
1 Introduction
Work this document with and refer to TD-4551P-03 for introduction, and administrative information and
requirements, such as target audience, scope, roles and responsibilities, basic description, and CSA drawing
maintenance, review and update requirements.
2 CSA Content
1. Information typically presented on a Control System Architecture includes:
a. The type of logic solver, e.g. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Digital Control System (DCS),
or other types.
b. How the risk of logic component failure is mitigated, e.g. duplicate PLC’s, redundant
components.
c. How the risk of power supply failure is mitigated, e.g. uninterruptable power supply, back up
batteries, standby generator.
d. Functional components:
• Converters
• Equipment controllers (e.g., chromatograph)
• Fiber/Ethernet switches
• SCADA control blocks and Input and output modules
• Local control panels
• MDS radio
• OITs/HMIs
• Station RTU
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e. The interface connections between system components:
• I/O devices
• Controlling devices
• Operator interfaces
f. Connections to peripheral devices:
• Modems
• Printers
g. Connections to outside networks:
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, SCADA.
• Automated Meter Reading, AMR
h. Connection of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) or Operator Interface Terminals (OIT).
2. Currently there are three types of CSAs depending on the control equipment present at the facility:
Type 1: Genius or similar type control blocks
Type 2: Systems that use rack-mounted PLCs with I/O sub-systems
Type 3: Non-complex types where the asset count is small. To maximize the drawing space
additional engineering control information is included, such as interconnection
details, protocol descriptions, alarm and warning details.
3 Drawing Layout
The design engineer completes the following steps.
1. Use the PG&E standard 4 Size (i.e., 34″ × 44″) numbered drawing border. Existing 3 Size drawings can
remain if a Design Drafting supervisor concurs.
2. See title block example in Figure 1. Refer to the CAD Manual for details and current sign-off
requirements. Ensure the title block includes the following:
a. REVISIONS block:
• NO. (number): NO.: The revision number for each drawing sheet. New drawing sheets are issued
as Revision 1. Note the appropriate revision number for each drawing sheet.
• DESCRIPTION: The change type for the revision, such as ISSUED FOR USE.
b. TITLE Block: Use CONTROL DIAGRAM as the first line and CONTROL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE as the
second line. Subsequent lines should indicate the facility name and associated information, such as
the system or subsystem. Refer to the CAD Manual and Drawing 3803133, “General – Requirements,
Titling, Numbered Drawings,” for additional details.
c. Professional engineer (PE) block:
• IF issuing drawings as part of an issued for construction (IFC) package, OR if PE stamp is required
by job or contract documents, THEN apply the appropriate PE stamp.
• IF an existing sheet includes a PE stamp, THEN delete it when revising the sheet.
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d. SUPSDS (supersedes) block:
• The drawing number if the CSA supersedes another drawing, such as an Elementary Electrical
(EE) drawing.
e. SUPSD BY (superseded by) block:
• The drawing number that supersedes the CSA.
f. SHEET NO. block:
• IF adding new sheets to an existing single- or multi-sheet CSA, THEN continue sheet numbering
sequentially from the last sheet.
• IF it is necessary to insert new sheets between existing sheets, THEN use the sheet numbering
requirements from the CAD Manual.
• Do not reuse sheet numbers from superseded or obsoleted sheets.
g. Total Sheets:
• IF an existing sheet includes the total sheet count, THEN delete the total sheet count when
revision the sheet and updating the border.
a. c.
b. d. e.
f.
Figure 1. CSA Title Block Example (letters align with hierarch in Step 3.2)
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3. Supporting Information. In addition to the main drawing of blocks and interconnections, provide
additional information aligned to the right margin of the drawing, when necessary.
a. LEGEND. Include a legend section that shows the Modules format and cable lines for different
communication types utilized at the station. See Figure 2. Refer to Step 4 for additional cable
format information.
Figure 2. Example Legend for a Module
b. NOTE. Capture any information that cannot effectively be captured in a symbol or defined code, to
helps users understand the controls system. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Example of a NOTE
c. ABBREVIATIONS. Provide a list of abbreviations used for all modules as well as any other
abbreviations used. See Figure 4.
Figure 4. Example List of ABBREVIATIONS
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d. DRAWING REFERENCES. Provide a list of drawings that are referenced on the CSA or are used in
relation to the CSA, particularly related Electrical Schematics and the Control Philosophy. See Figure
5.
Figure 5. Example List of DRAWING REFERENCES
4. Show all assets/components to which connections are made. Place all information on a single sheet
where feasible. However, ensure presentation is logically and clearly arranged without congestion, with
preference towards using additional sheets, as needed.
a. Utilize block format to show all assets/components (i.e., do not use graphical representations).
b. Include the lowest replaceable unit on the drawing (e.g., show I/O but not individual sensors).
5. Use the cable styles shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Cable Symbology
LEGEND Equipment / Item

Power Supply Cabling
Serial
Ethernet (Fiber Optic)
Ethernet Copper
Genius Bus
Control Net
Comms link between devices of a shared display.
DCS, PLC or PC comms and system bus.
6. Equipment Label: Label each equipment/component with its name.

a. Label each equipment with type of equipment, tag, and location of the equipment.
b. For the MDS Radio Transceiver list the RTU address inside the equipment box. Place the address
directly outside the box if it does not fit inside.
7. Ethernet Switches: Show all ethernet switches and connected components.
a. Label Ethernet Switches the name, tag number and location. See Figure 6.
b. Show and tag all Ethernet ports, including unused ones.
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Figure 6. Ethernet Switch Symbol.
8. Data interconnections: Show all data interconnections. Do not show electrical connections.
4 Facilities Using GE Fanuc Genius Blocks

1. Enclose all genius blocks in the same SCADA cabinet in a box that is labeled with the SCADA cabinet
number and physical location.
2. List the following information for each Genius block (see Figure 7). If space does not permit placement in
the main body of the drawing, then use a numbered note call-out.
• The Serial Bus Address (SBA)
• The Block Tag (System functions power supplies CPU, I/O modules are referred to as “Blocks”)
• Input/output (I/O) address (in parentheses)
• Reference Drawing
GENIUS BLOCKS SC 19
GENIUS BUS Location name here e.g.
AUX COOLER OIL STORAGE
Complete block
bounded by box
SBA 4 8 29
BLOCK TAG A4 A8 A29
MODEL BBS102 BBS100 BBS102
(I/O ADDRESS) IO(113-127) I(33-48) I/O(153-160)
REF. DWG. 183664S3 183664S15 183664S99
Figure 7. Genius Blocks with Box and Labels
5 Facilities using rack-mounted I/O subsystems (with substantial Ethernet usage)

1. Label each rack on the top of the rack with the following information. See Figure 8.
• Rack name/number (e.g., Station Rack 0 or Line X Rack 1)
• Location of the rack, including the panel number
• Number of slots in the rack
• DC or AC including voltage and whether the rack includes I/Os
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Figure 8. Example Rack Label
2. Label each slot within the rack with the following information. See Figure 9.
• The short abbreviation (e.g., RMX, ETH 1)
• Part Number
• Electrical Schematic Reference (or other relevant drawing)
• Reference Drawing sheet number
• Slot Number
Figure 9. Example Slot Labelling.
6 Requirements for Less Complex Sites or Stations:

1. This type of CSA is for the smallest of Category A stations that do not have Genius blocks or rack
mounted I/Os.
• Show all the different communication types on one sheet.
2. Make the type, function and connections made clear, and identify which if any remain unused or not
connected.
3. Include enough detail to replace the asset from its description and ascertain what
mode/function/address(es) the asset is operating. See Figure 10.
• It is not necessary to include Baud or data rates. An exception is made for time-cycle critical systems
where heavily multiplexed sub-systems are in use, for example a serial data-based data acquisition
system.
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Figure 10. Black Box Method of Asset Representation
7 Update
1. If the existing CSA drawing does not meet the layout and presentation specified within this document,
then redraw all content, as necessary, to comply.
8 References
1. Utility Standard TD-4551S, Station Critical Documentation
2. Utility Procedure TD-4551P-03, Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities
3. Utility Manual, Gas Operations CAD Standards Manual
9 Revision Notes
NA New document.
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BEFORE YOU START

SUBSECTION TITLE PAGE

Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities

 FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-109, “Control Philosophy”

 FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-110, “Control System Architecture”

2.1 The CP includes detailed descriptions of the following:

1. Facility operation and control modes.

2. Systems installed to protect against AOCs.

1. Introduction. Provide the document’s purpose, descriptions of commonly used terms

Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities

e. Station human machine interface (HMI)

4. Station Shutdown and Alarm Strategy. Describe the hierarchical system of

9. Station Control Sequences. Describe the station’s emergency shutdown (ESD)

Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities

a. Fire detection and gas detection systems

b. Station fire emergency shutdown (FESD)

c. Emergency shutdown (ESD) (or shutdown lockout [SDLO])

d. Station shutdown non-lockout (SDNLO)

e. Station shutdown bypass/cutout switches

f. Station horn and alarm lights

g. Station warning alarms

3 CSA Requirements and Types

2. Depictions of how power supply or logic component failure is mitigated must be

Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities

4 Drawing Maintenance and Review

1. Refer to Utility Standard TD-4551S, Appendix B, “Critical Document Interdependency

4.3 Retain records per the Record Retention Schedule.

Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities

Utility Standard TD-4551S, “Station Critical Documentation”

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT / REGULATORY COMMITMENT

Drawing 3803133, “General – Requirements, Titling, Numbered Drawings”

FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-109, “Control Philosophy”

FIMP Risk Business Process Document FIMP-CD-110, “Control System Architecture”

Gas Operations CAD Standards Manual

Control Documents for Gas Transmission Facilities

Ramon Gonzalez, Manager, FIMP Risk

Dustin Wyland, Gas Engineer, Standards Engineering

Geoffrey Jarpe, Manager, Gas Instrument, Controls and Electric

Charles Lombardi, Senior Gas FIMP Engineer, FIMP Risk

Where? What Changed?

AND the change affects the CP,

5 Control Philosophy Sections

Table 2. Example GSO Command and Modbus Address Table

GSO Commands to Station PLC Modbus Address

K1 Start Command 00961

K1 Stop Command 00962

Reset Command for K1 Minimum Speed Alarm 00963

Station Discharge Pressure Set Point (Analog Read/Write) 45432

Station Suction Pressure Set Point (Analog Read/Write) 45433

Figure 2. Example Table of Gas Detection System Signal Translation

Control System Architecture

Control System Architecture

Control System Architecture

Control System Architecture

Figure 2. Example Legend for a Module

Figure 3. Example of a NOTE

Figure 4. Example List of ABBREVIATIONS

Control System Architecture

Figure 5. Example List of DRAWING REFERENCES