13.8_kV line over a pressure reducing station (Natural gas).
13.8_kV line over a pressure reducing station (Natural gas).
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A customer called us because they have a pressure reducing station (Natural gas). It is located in the open and on it goes a 13.8_kV distribution line. The client is concerned about the possibility of an accident if one of the lines fall on the gas station, so the customer wants to place a cooper wire mesh below the line with two down conductors for grounding.
I have no references on this type of protection system so I was wondering if anyone could know what standards could be applied to the design of a system like the required (API, IEEE, IEC...). Thanks in advance.
I have no references on this type of protection system so I was wondering if anyone could know what standards could be applied to the design of a system like the required (API, IEEE, IEC...). Thanks in advance.






RE: 13.8_kV line over a pressure reducing station (Natural gas).
The best fix would be to relocate the overhead line for a couple of sections, either to a new location away from the Gas Co. equipment or even underground. I've had to deal with something similar in the past with another 3rd party (not Gas Co).
A $15K-$20K line relocation has a better payback than a $5M-$10M lawsuit.
RE: 13.8_kV line over a pressure reducing station (Natural gas).
Thanks!