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Florida Gas Transmission 24-Inch Pipeline Hydrostatic Test
From the SR 826/Palmetto Expressway Interchange
with NW 122nd Street/W 68th Street
to the Golden Glades Interchange
Miami-Dade County
Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)?
Why is FGT testing?
What is the test exactly?
When will the test occur?
Where will the test take place?
How will the test be conducted?
How will the test affect me?
Today’s Outline
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Natural gas transmission company operating a 5,000 mile pipeline system along the Gulf
Provide majority of the natural gas for power generation in Miami-Dade County
24-inch diameter pipeline serves S. Florida
Customers include: Electric utility companies
Local distributors
Industrial clients
Florida Gas Transmission Company
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The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates all interstate pipelines
Testing is federally mandated
Best practice to confirm the safety and reliability of the pipeline
Safety is our #1 priority
Ensure continued superb client service
Need for the Test
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Hydrostatic Test
Remove the natural gas from the line
• Controlled release vents harmlessly into atmosphere
• Service is maintained on another system
Test the integrity of the pipeline by filling the line with water
• Put the water under pressure for a fixed period of time
Nature of the Test
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Hydrotesting the 24-inch pipeline system
Standard, common pipeline test procedure
Recent, successful pipeline tests were completed in:
Began Miami-Dade
testing February 2011
Background
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Polk
Broward
Palm Beach
St. Lucie
Martin
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Public Awareness Campaign
Project Process
Begin Project
Obtain Permits
Prepare System for
Testing
Conduct Hydrotest
End Project
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TASK DATE
Community Awareness June – November
Permit Applications July – August
System Preparation August – September
Test Preparation September – October
Conduct Hydrotest 30 October 2015
Test window is set: Friday, 30 October 2015 Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m.
Project Schedule
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Total Project Length = 9.5 miles
Begin: SR 826/Palmetto Expressway with NW 122nd Street/W 68th Street Interchange
End: Golden Glades Interchange
Generally follows SR 826 frontage roads
Within Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens, and Unincorporated Miami-Dade County
Project Location
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Project Location (con’t)
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Remove natural gas from the pipeline Completed the week before the hydrotest
Fill the line with water
Pressurize the system Normal operating pressure is 813 PSI
Test pressure is up to 1,625 PSI • Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes)
Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,250 PSI •Maintain for 8 hours
How the Test is Performed
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De-pressurize the line
Drain the water from the system
If any integrity issues are found:
They are corrected as soon as possible
The hydrotest is performed again
• Any re-testing will be performed as soon as possible, during the same hours
Resume normal natural gas service
How the Test is Performed (con’t)
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Safety is our #1 priority
Performed extensive test preparations, including an inspection of the entire system
Any pipe anomalies will be repaired in advance of conducting the hydrotest
For the duration of the high pressure test, as a safety consideration, we plan to isolate sections of the pipeline route from people and traffic
Safety During the Test
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Advance Preparations
Make all key stakeholders aware
• Adjacent property owners
• Emergency service providers
• General driving public
Announcements
• Flyers, newspaper, FL511, website, etc.
Dynamic message signs
• 2 weeks in advance
Conducting the Test
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Night of the Test
Begin at midnight
Close roads/lanes with barricades
Law enforcement support
Confirm all-clear along the 9.5-mile corridor
Conduct hydrotest
Reopen roadways at approximately 4:00 AM
Conducting the Test (Con’t)
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General Utility Permit from the Florida Department of Transportation is in process
Officers will be stationed at road and lane closures
Emergency responders will be able to cross as needed
Detours will include signs and
officer support
Traffic Control During the Test
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Project Location – District 12
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Project Location – District 13
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Project Location – District 1
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Please visit our website:
www.fgthydrotest.com
Or contact FGT:
Mr. Terry Coleman 2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200
Maitland, FL 32751 Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO (844-348-4636)
Office – 407.838.7054 Fax – 407.838.7052
Email – [email protected]
For More Information
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FGT 24-Inch Hydrotest Summary
Federal mandate
Testing with water
Test will be Friday, 30 October 2015
Midnight – 4:00 AM
Road closures with law enforcement
Frontage roads
Cross streets
On- and off-ramps
Emergency vehicles can always cross
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Thank You
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