02 — Capability · BC-1530.50
Gas Network Control, Pressure & Leak Response
Keep gas flowing to every customer at safe pressures by balancing supply into the network, controlling regulators and valves, and responding at once to reported escapes and leaks.
- Gas Control
- Gas Network Operations
- Gas Emergency Response
In scope
- Pressure and flow monitoring and control
- Linepack and supply balancing
- Response to public reports of gas odor or escapes
- Leak survey and hazard grading
Out of scope
- Repair and replacement of mains once a leak is made safe (see BC-680.30)
- Major gas supply emergencies needing enterprise crisis leadership (see BC-830.40)
- Employee safety programs (see BC-810)
Realized by · 0
- No product in the catalog yet.
Used in · 0
- Not yet placed on a value stream.
Build it · 1
- technology SCADA & Control Systems via BC-1530.50.10
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-1530.50.10Gas Pressure & Flow ControlMonitor pressures and flows and adjust regulators and valves so every part of the network stays within safe operating limits.
- BC-1530.50.20Linepack & Supply BalancingBalance gas entering and leaving the network, using linepack and storage, so pressure holds through daily demand swings.
- BC-1530.50.30Gas Escape ResponseTake public reports of gas odor or escapes, get a first responder on site within required times and make the situation safe.
- BC-1530.50.40Leak Survey & GradingSurvey mains and services for leaks on a set cycle and grade each one by hazard so repairs are done in the right order.