Compressor Stations: Liquid Removal [49 CFR 192.165]

(A)A. Where entrained vapors in gas may liquefy under the anticipated pressure and temperature conditions, the compressor must be protected against the introduction of those liquids in quantities that could cause damage. [49 CFR 192.165(a)]#

(B)B. Each liquid separator used to remove entrained liquids at a compressor station must: [49 CFR 192.165(b)]#

(1)1. have a manually operable means of removing these liquids; [49 CFR 192.165(b)(1)]#

(2)2. where slugs of liquid could be carried into the compressors, have either automatic liquid removal facilities, an automatic compressor shutdown device, or a high liquid level alarm; and [49 CFR 192.165(b)(2)]#

(3)3. be manufactured in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) (incorporated by reference, see §507) and the additional requirements of §1113.E except that liquid separators constructed of pipe and fittings without internal welding must be fabricated with a design factor of 0.4, or less. [49 CFR 192.165(b)(3)]#

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.#

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 9:224 (April 1983), amended LR 10:516 (July 1984), LR 30:1235 (June 2004), LR 44:1037 (June 2018).#