2015 Pipeline Safety Trust Conference November 20th, 2015 | New Orleans, LA

API RP 1175 Pipeline Leak Detection Program Management – New RP Highlights

Agenda

§  API Process §  Current Status §  Intent of API RP 1175 §  Proposed RP 1175 Table

of Contents §  Overview of Sections §  Questions/Comments

Document Types §  Bulletin/Technical Report – Documents that convey technical information on a

specific subject or topic and are generally issued on a one-time basis.

§  Code – A document intended for adoption by regulatory agencies or authorities having jurisdiction.

§  Recommended Practice (RP) – A document that communicates proven industry practices.

§  Specification – A document that prescribes technical requirements to be fulfilled by a product, process, or service.

§  Standard – A document that provides for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results aimed at the achievement of the optimum degree of order in a given context. Standards typically include elements of both specifications and recommended practices.

Current Status § Document has been balloted

§ All comments being resolved

§ Targeting 1Q2016 publication

Intent of API RP 1175 § Provide holistic, high-level overview of LIQUIDs Leak

Detection Program (LDP) management – Guidance on development, implementation, and management of a

program – Enhanced guidance and establishment of performance measures – Address identified gaps and develop a comprehensive LDP

document § Focuses on using a risk-based approach § Suggest all forms of leak detection managed in a

coordinated manner. § Promote advancement of robust LDPs § Represent industry best practices

Key Definitions § Leak Detection Program (LDP)

– Top level term that encompasses all the various leak detection systems (LDSs) (which may include multiple techniques) employed by the pipeline operator and identifies all methods used to detect leaks and the policies, processes, and the human element.

§ Leak Detection System (LDS) – End-to-end application of one technique that may be internally-

based or externally-based and continuous or non-continuous

RP 1175 Sections § Scope § Normative References § Definitions § Leak Detection Culture and

Strategy § Selection of Leak Detection

Methods § Performance Targets,

Metric, and KPIs § Testing § Control Center Procedures

for Recognition and

Response § Alarm Management § Roles, Responsibilities, and

Training § Reliability Centered

Maintenance for Leak Detection Equipment

§ Overall Performance Evaluation of the LDP

§ Management of Change § Improvement Planning and

Process

§ Culture –  Influences how personnel

behave and act –  Shared –  Affects and is affected by the

behavior and interactions of people

–  Includes an organization's beliefs

–  Evolving § Ongoing management

direction and support § Doing every task, the right

way, every time

Leak Detection Culture and Strategy

Thinking to Knowing

§ Strong Leak Detection Culture Indicators: –  Support from management –  Exceeding minimum regulatory requirements –  Ongoing improvement –  Coordination of all leak detection methods –  Coordination and teamwork between different entities involved –  Clear policies, procedures, and processes –  Comprehensive management of change –  Ongoing training –  A focus on the safe and reliable operations of the pipeline with no

negative repercussions on the staff who take actions in response to leak indications

Leak Detection Culture and Strategy

§ Strategy –  Outlines the

technical aspects –  Sets the goals –  Details how will

be met

Elements of strategy 1.  Management

commitment and leadership

2.  Pipeline operator’s requirements and goals

3.  How requirements and goals should be satisfied

4.  Employing risk management

5.  Selection of leak detection systems (LDSs)

6.  Integration of all LDSs employed

7.  Regulatory requirements and industry standards

8.  Ongoing measurement of performance

9.  Reporting 10. Training, testing, and

operations / procedures 11. Review and approvals 12. Management of change 13. Ongoing improvement to

the LDP

Selection of Leak Detection Methods § Choose appropriate principles, methods, and techniques

§ Selection of new applications, additional applications, or re- examine existing applications

§ Multi-step, multi-faceted, and iterative

§ Documentation is essential

The Process of Selection § Culture and strategy alignment

§ Performance Targets, Metrics, and KPIs

§ Regulatory Requirements, Best Practices, and Company Requirements

§ Overall Risk Assessments

§ Best Available Technology(ies)

§ “Fit-for-purpose”

§ Leak Detection Capability Evaluation (LDCE)

Metrics

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance targets

Performance Metrics, KPIs, and Targets

Proposed Metrics

§ Four leak detection metrics –  Reliability – can you depend on the alarms? –  Sensitivity – how small a leak can you detect? –  Accuracy – how good are the size/location estimates? –  Robustness – will it work in a less than perfect environment?

§ KPIs add specificity

Control Center Procedures for Recognition & Response § Documented leak response procedure

–  Complementary –  Additional guidance

§  Pipeline Controllers –  Front lines –  Level of authority and responsibility –  Think Teamwork!

A little more §  Reinforce all potential leak alarms

–  Have a cause –  Evaluate –  Immediate attention

§  Leak response procedures –  Processes, tools, and actions –  Consequence-based mindset with directives for taking action –  Simple to understand and implement –  Be reinforced

§  SHUTDOWN is always an option

Reporting and Documentation

§  Log actions

§  Use a standard form

§  Utilize in incident investigation

Pipeline Restart §  Restart procedure be included in Control Center

procedures §  Involve

–  Appropriate authorization –  When to restart

§  High-level of awareness –  Extra attention by both field personnel and the Control Center

staff

Overall Performance Evaluation of the LDP

§ Capture noteworthy results of the performance of the LDP

§ Benchmark

§ Involve management

§ Use KPIs

Improvement Planning and Process 1. Identifying and Defining

–  Identify and capture issues

–  Look for sources of improvement

– Review history

2. Initiating and Monitoring – Review all opportunities, set targets, recommend actions

–  Plan, budget, schedule, track

– Consider the timeframe

– Use checklists

– Update and improve

Thank you!

Stuart Saulters Policy Advisor, API

202-682-8493 saulterss@api.org