PRC 1733 Crudeoilandpetroleumproductspumpingstationsv 1
PRC 1733 Crudeoilandpetroleumproductspumpingstationsv 1
PRC 1733 Crudeoilandpetroleumproductspumpingstationsv 1
Guidelines
PRC.17.3.3
A Publication of AXA XL Risk Consulting
INTRODUCTION
This PRC Guideline presents guiding principles for loss prevention and control for crude oil and
petroleum products pumping stations. See PRC.17.3.4 for loss prevention guidelines if the pumping
station is associated with a tank farm.
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PRC.17.3.3
TABLE 1
Recommended Interlocks For Pumps And Drivers
Internal Reciprocating
Combustion and Rotary Centrifugal
Type Engines Gas Turbines Electric Motors Gear Pumps Pumps
High- cooling water temperature X
Low oil pressure and level X
Overspeed X X
Vibration X X X X X
Turbine overspeed (if turbocharged) X
High exhaust temperatures X
Flame failure X
High bearing temperature X X X
Low and high lube oil pressure X
Low oil level X
High case temperature X X
Overload X
Loss of air purge (if required) X
Low and high voltage X
Phase reversal X
Loss or imbalance of phase X
Axial displacement X
Low suction pressure X X
High discharge pressure X X
(at each stage)
Low discharge pressure X X
Equipment Design
Install a pressure relief valve in the discharge line between each pump and its first discharge block
valve. Size each relief valve to limit the pressure in the piping and equipment to 10% above the
maximum allowable operating pressure. Discharge the vent lines from the relief valves to a safe
location.
Provide drain lines from both ends of the pump to drain all flammable or combustible liquids from a
seal failure to a safe location. If the station is unattended, arrange a level switch on the drain sump to
shut down the pump and close the pump isolation valves.
Internal combustion engine drivers should receive air through filtered air intakes. Locate the intakes
outside the building on the side furthest from the suction and discharge lines. LEL detection should be
provided in the air intake designed to shut the engine down upon activation.
All hydrocarbon piping and all piping that carries any hazardous fluid or any fluid under pressure
should be designed, manufactured, installed, inspected and tested in accordance with the appropriate
section of the ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping code series and any applicable U.S. Department of
Transportation or local codes. Locations outside the U.S. must comply with the country code and any
local codes that apply, but should also comply with the applicable ASME code(s) if the ASME code(s)
is/are more restrictive. In all cases, join pipe and fittings by welding. When welding is not practical,
use welded flanges. When flanged connections are not practical, for example, in small diameter
instrument piping, ensure that the piping or tubing is properly braced to avoid stress or vibration
damage, particularly at the connection to the larger pipe or machine casing.