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DRAFT GUIDELINE ON DOMESTIC GAS PIPING SYSTEM

The total connected hourly load shall be the basis for storage and pipe sizing for all
equipment that may be operating at full capacity simultaneously. However, a coincidence
factor can be established and may be used with the approval of ST (as per MS 930).
Coincidence factor is the ratio of the maximum demand of a group as a whole to the sum of
the individual maximum demands of the several components of the group. It is dependent
upon the number and kinds of gas appliances installed.

A suggested statistical table for determining the coincidence factor for household units
installed with gas cooking ranges and water heaters is as shown below.

No. of Value of No. of Value of No. of Value of
units CF units CF units CF
1 1.0 15 0.225 100 0.152
2 0.680 20 0.209 150 0.143
3 0.538 25 0.198 200 0.138
4 0.453 30 0.190 250 0.134
5 0.395 40 0.179 300 0.132
6 0.353 50 0.171 400 0.128
7 0.320 60 0.165 500 0.126
8 0.293 70 0.161 600 0.124
9 0.271 80 0.157 700 0.123
0.252 1000 and
10 90 0.154 0.120
above

DESIGN PRESSURE

Piping systems need to have the required structural strength with a reasonable factor of
safety to withstand primary stresses arising from internal gas pressures as well as
secondary stresses from external forces. Besides this, it must also be leak-proof to prevent
inadvertent escape of the flammable and explosive gases to the surroundings.

In order to minimise the risk of gas leaks, in line with the requirements of MS 930 the
maximum operating pressure of piping located inside buildings shall not exceed 35 kPa (5
psig) unless approved by ST and one or more of the following conditions are met:
o The piping system is welded.
o The piping is located in a ventilated chase or enclosed for protection against accidental
gas accumulation.

The design pressure of LPG bulk storage vessels (aboveground, underground and
mounded) and portable LPG cylinders should be 1750 kPa (250 psig). This is in line with MS
830 requirements (The normal operating pressure of LPG storage containers is 80-100
psig).

LPG storage containers have to meet the strength requirements of applicable MS or
international standards such as ASME Section 8 and they require approval from DOSH.
Piping and components have to comply with ASME B31.8, MS 830 or MS 930, whichever is
applicable.

According to ASME B31.8, the piping system should be designed to operate at pipe material
hoop stress levels below the yield strength of the pipe material. The safety factor to

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