MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th March, 2024
G.S.R. 157(E).—The draft of the following rules to amend the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 5 and 7 of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884), is hereby published as required by sub-section (1) of section 18 of the said Act, for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft shall be taken into consideration after Thirty (30) days from the date on which the copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette are made available to the public;
Objections or suggestions, if any, to these draft rules may be sent to the Deputy Secretary (Explosives), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Room No. 204, Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi – 110001 or Email: expl-dipp@nic.in; within the period specified above.
The objections or suggestions which may be received from any person with respect to the said draft rules, within the period so specified will be considered by the Central Government.
Draft rules
1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as said rules), in rule 2 after clause (ii), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(iia) ―Bar code” means a machine and human readable graphical picture having alphabet, character, number embedded in it and includes radio frequency identification (RFID) or quick response code (QR Code)
(iib) ―Bulk hydrogen compressed gas system” means a gaseous hydrogen system with a storage capacity exceeding 5000 standard cubic feet (141.6 Normal cubic meter) of compressed hydrogen gas and includes bulk storage source such as mobile or static cascade, tube trailer, tube bank, high pressure storage vessel that serves the piping system that transports hydrogen to the end user, transfer piping, manifold system including filling and decanting post, buffer pressure vessel, compression system having booster or online compressor, hydrogen generation system such as electrolyser, and other associated components.”
(iic) ―Bulk Hydrogen Supply System” means a hydrogen supply system designed, constructed, operated, maintained in accordance with provisions of CGA H-5 as recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission or any other code accepted by Chief Controller.”
3. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (viii), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(viiia) ―Compressed Hydrogen Gas (CHG)” means hydrogen gas including Green Hydrogen consisting predominantly of hydrogen in gaseous form which has been compressed for use as automotive fuel conforming to specification IS 16061 or ISO: 14687 as amended from time to time or any other standards accepted by the Chief Controller.”
(viiib) “Compressed Hydrogen Gas Dispensing station” means a gaseous hydrogen dispensing station to dispense hydrogen gas as an automotive fuel in to the on-board gas cylinders fitted to vehicles and includes hydrogen pipeline from hydrogen generation unit, hydrogen buffer vessel, hydrogen compressor, gas cylinder cascades, chilling unit, hydrogen dispenser, control panels, emergency shutdown devices and other related infrastructure.
The compressed hydrogen gas dispensing station shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with NFPA-2 and ISO 19880- Part 1, Part 3, Part 5, Part 8 as amended from time to time or any other standard accepted by the Chief Controller.”
4. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (x), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(xa) “CHG mother station” means CHG facilities connected with hydrogen gas pipeline, onsite generation of hydrogen through electrolyser or reformer and having a compressor meant primarily to fill mobile cascade of daughter station and includes stationery cascade for CHG dispensing to vehicles;
(xb) “CHG online station” means CHG facilities connected with hydrogen gas pipeline, onsite generation of hydrogen through electrolyser or reformer and having a compressor primarily to fill stationary cascades for dispensing CHG to vehicles;
(xc) “CHG daughter station” means CHG facilities not connected to hydrogen gas pipeline and receives CHG through mobile cascade;
(xd) “CHG daughter booster station” means CHG facilities not connected to hydrogen gas pipeline and such CHG dispensing stations where mobile or stationary cascades are connected to the booster compressor for increase in discharge pressure for refueling of the vehicles;”
5. In the said rules, in rule 2 clause (xvi), after the word “insulated” following shall be inserted namely:-
“or super insulated”
6. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (xxii), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(xxiia) “Electrolyser” means an equipment used to generate hydrogen, designed, constructed, operated and maintained as per specifications of IS 16509 or ISO 22734 as amended from time to time.”
7. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (xxv), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(xxva) “Fitting” means valve, safety relief device or safety fittings that are directly or indirectly fitted on the cylinder or container to prevent abnormal functioning of the cylinder or container and manufactured as per National or International code or specification and accepted by the Chief Controller.”
8. In the said rules, the rule 2 clause (xxviii) shall be substituted namely:-
“gas cylinder” or “cylinder” means any closed metal container having a volume exceeding 500 ml but not exceeding 1000 liters intended for the storage and transport of compressed gas, including any liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) container or liquefied natural gas (LNG) container or compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder or compressed hydrogen gas (CHG) cylinder fitted to a motor vehicle as its fuel tank but not including any other such container fitted to a special transport or undercarriage and includes a composite cylinder and cryogenic container, however, the water capacity of cylinder used for storage of CHG, CNG, nitrogen or compressed air, etc., may exceed 1000 liters up to 3000 liters provided the diameter of such cylinder does not exceed 60 cm;
Explanation:- For purpose of this clause, the diameter of cylinders used for filling and storage of CHG may exceed 60 cms but shall not exceed 80 cms.”
9. In the said rules, rule 2 clause (xxix) shall be substituted namely:-
“(xxix) “Gas cylinder cascade means a battery of cylinders connected with each other, a tube trailer, multiple element gas containers and bundle of cylinders, conforming to the specifications BS EN-13769 or BS EN-13807 or ISO-10961 or BS-EN 17339, as amended from time to time or as recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission or any other code or specification or standard accepted by the Chief Controller;
The cascade shall be provided with a non-return valve and quick shut off isolation valve in an easily accessible and clearly marked position
Provided that, cascade enclosed in an enclosure, shall have sufficient perforations of adequate size on the side walls and on roof of the enclosure.”
10. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (xxix), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(xxixa) “Green Hydrogen” means hydrogen produced using renewable energy, including, but not limited to, production through electrolysis or conversion of biomass and having well-to-gate emission (i.e. including water treatment, electrolysis, gas purification, drying and compression of hydrogen) of not more than 2 kg CO2 equivalent per Kg H2 as defined by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission vide Office Memorandum Number 353 / 35/2022-NT dated 18th August 2023 and published by Press Information Bureau vide Release ID: 1950421, dated 19th August 2023.”
11. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (xxxi), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(xxxia) “Hydrogen Generation System” means a packaged, factory assembled or site constructed hydrogen gas generation appliance or system such as an electrolyzer that uses electro‐ chemical reactions to electrolyze water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas; or a reformer that converts hydrocarbon fuel to a hydrogen rich stream; or a gasifier that converts coal to a hydrogen rich stream of composition and conditions suitable for a type of device using the hydrogen but does not include hydrogen generated as a byproduct of a waste treatment process.
“(xxxib) “Hydrogen Storage System” means part of a closed system used for retaining hydrogen in gaseous or liquid form upstream of the source valve and includes cylinder or gas cylinder cascade.”
12. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (xli), following shall be inserted namely-
“(xlia) “Non bulk hydrogen compressed gas system” means gaseous hydrogen filled in cylinders either individual or interconnected by manifold or piping system and having aggregate volume not exceeding 5000 standard cubic feet (141.6 Newton cubic meter) at Normal Temperature and Pressure”
13. In the said rules, after rule 2 clause (xlvi), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(xlvia) “Protected area” means area necessary for the maintenance of the distance required under the condition of the license to be kept clear at all the times between any installation and any protected works.
(xlvib) “Protected works” includes buildings or structures in which persons dwell, work or assemble, college, school, hospital, theatre, cinema house, shop, market, factory, place of worships, place of storage of hazardous substance, highway or public road, railway line, navigable waterway, cross country above ground pipelines, dams or reservoirs, overhead high tension power lines, docks, wharves, timber and coal yards, furnace, kilns, chimney, buildings or places used for storage of petroleum, compressed gas, etc but does not include buildings or places forming part of an installation;
14. In the said rules, in rule 3 sub rule (1)(a) after the word “Chief Controller”, following shall be inserted namely:-
“Provided that the Chief Controller may accept the National or International codes or standards or specifications for cylinders and valves for any compressed gas application or for hydrogen application as recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission as amended from time to time.”
Explanation: For purpose of this rule, in order to allow the entry of new technology in the country, in future, any cylinders or valves manufactured as per any particular standard or code may be approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives after carrying out the physical evaluation of manufacturing unit if felt necessary in the interest of the safety. Specifying any particular code or standard or specification in the rules will restrict entry of new technology in the country. This will also be in line with the spirit of ease of doing business as amendment of rules for inclusion of particular code or standard or specification takes significant time.
15. In the said rules, in rule 3 sub rule (3)(a) after the word “cylinder”, following shall be inserted namely:-“fitting”
16. In the said rules, after rule 4 sub rule (1)(i), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(ia) in respect of CHG cylinder or CHG on-board cylinder, CGA S-1.1, CGA S-1.2, CGA S-1.3, R-134 or any other code or standard or specification recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission or any other standard accepted by the Chief Controller or equivalent standards as mentioned in schedule-I.”
17. In the said rules, after rule 5 sub rule (1), following shall be inserted namely:-
“The cylinders for CHG or hydrogen, if fitted with safety relief devices or pressure relief devices in their bodies or valves, shall have such safety devices manufactured and maintained in accordance with IS: 5903, CGA S-1.1, CGA S1.2, CGA S-1.3, UN R-134 code or any other code or standard or specification recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission or any other standard accepted by the Chief Controller or equivalent standards as mentioned in schedule-I.”
18. In the said rules, in rule 6 sub rule (2)(a)(ix) after the word “on”, following words shall be inserted namely:-“Auto LPG, Auto LNG, CBG, CHG”
19. In the said rules, the rule 6 sub-rule 2(c) shall be inserted namely:-
“(c)(i) All the cylinders and cryogenic containers used for filling of compressed gases and liquids shall have permanent and tamper proof marking in form of bar code or RFID or QR code or any means of electronic identification number at conspicuous place on cylinders and containers.
Provided that for the cylinders manufactured before the publication of these rules shall have above said permanent and tamper proof marking, before expiry of one year from the date of publication of these rules.”
(ii) Any person manufacturing or importing or exporting or filling or possessing gas cylinder, when called upon by a notice in writing, by inspecting authority to submit details of the bar code, which in the opinion of the inspecting authority, are necessary for the safety, shall submit the details of bar code in physical and digital format within such period not being less than forty eight hours from the date of receipt of the notice, as may be specified in the notice.”
(iii) Auto LPG, Auto LNG, CBG, CHG, CNG shall be dispensed only into those cylinder of the motor vehicles, which are approved by the Chief Controller, comply with provisions of above rules and have passed the periodic statutory tests under these rules conducted by a testing station recognized by the Chief Controller.
(iv) The bar code on the cylinder shall be duly scanned before fillings of Auto LPG, Auto LNG, CBG, CHG, CNG in it and bar code which fails to be read or the cylinder which do not have valid bar code shall not be filled with Auto LPG, Auto LNG, CBG, CHG, CNG in it.
20. In the said rules, in rule 19 sub rule (3) after the word “hydrogen”, following word shall be inserted namely:-“CHG”
21. In the said rules, the rule 22 shall be substituted namely:-
“22. Electrical Installation: (1) In premises for filling and storage of flammable gas in cylinder, all the electrical components such as meter, distribution board, junction box, switches, fuses, terminals, plugs, sockets, electric fittings, fixed lamps, portable hand lamps, motors, etc shall be in accordance with IEC or IS/IEC 60079 series standards and of the type approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives.
(2) The electrical components of compressor and dispenser installed in the CNG dispensing station shall conform to the standards, codes and specifications accepted by the Chief Controller.
(3) The electrical components of Bulk or Non Bulk Compressed Gas system, Hydrogen Generation System, compressor and dispenser shall be of the standards, codes and specifications accepted by the Chief Controller or as recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission, amended from time to time and of the type approved by the Chief Controller.
(4) The electrical components shall be equi-potentially bonded and grounded to prevent build up of electro static charge. Electrical continuity shall be ensured in the premises used filling and storage of flammable gas in cylinder, CNG dispensing station and hydrogen generation, storage, compression, transfer and dispensing system”
22. In the said rules, in rule 27 after sub rule (v), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(vi) In case of cascade fitted with cylinders, a tamper proof identification plate at conspicuous location on the frame of the case shall be affixed. The following record shall also be maintained:-
a. Name of the manufacturer of cascades
b. Date of manufacture and expiry date of cascades
c. The serial number and model number of the cascades.
d. The serial number and installation sequence of cylinders
e. Calibration record of temperature gauges, pressure transducer, etc.
f. Record of periodic retesting of cylinders, frame of the cascade, safety relief valves fitted in pipeline or tube manifold network and inter-connecting pipeline or tubing of cascade.”
23. In the said rules, in rule 35 sub rule (1) after the words “Chief Controller”, following shall be inserted namely:-
“Note: Cylinders used for filling and storage of CBG, CHG, CNG, Hydrogen shall be subjected to hydrostatic test or hydrostatic stretch test as the case may be and other tests set forth in Schedule IV every three years.”
24. In the said rules, in rule 36 sub rule (1) after the numerical “8198”, following shall be inserted namely:-
“Composite cylinders which fail to pass periodic examination test or have completed their service life shall be condemned as per the provisions of specification ISO 11623 as amended from time to time. Moreover, the composite cylinder shall be crushed by mechanical means and cut into two or more irregular pieces.
25. In the said rules, in rule 36 sub rule (1), in “Explanation” paragraph, after the word “codes”, following shall be inserted namely:-
“The service life of on board CHG or Green Hydrogen cylinder and cascades shall be fifteen years.”
26. In the said rules, in rule 47 after the sub rule (1)(a)(iii), following shall be inserted namely:-“(iv) for CHG dispensing station following additional documents to be submitted:-
(A) An overall layout of surround area lying within 500 meters from edge of the facilities which are proposed to be licensed along with Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study and comprehensive risk assessment report prepared by reputed agency;
(B) Detailed layout drawing incorporating sectional elevation views of all the facilities proposed to be licensed such as hydrogen generation system, storage system, vessels, all valves and fittings, filling and discharge pumps and fire-fighting facilities.
(C) The layout drawing shall also depict orientation of different facilities, capacity, materials of construction, etc of all facilities forming part of the premises proposed to be licensed;
(D) Emergency response plan as per ISO 14001 as amended from time to time shall be prepared by reputed agency
(E) Piping and instrumentation diagram for the vessels, equipments and system proposed to be installed;
(F) Safety interlocks system inter-connected with hydrogen leak detection system
(G) Any other documents specified by the Chief Controller or Controller;
27. In the said rules, in rule 47 after sub rule (2), following shall be inserted namely:-
“Provided that the Chief Controller or the Central Government may under exceptional circumstances to be recorded in writing waive off any of the requirements of the rules. This will, inter alia include approvals for trails for data gathering, promoting research and development in the Country and ease of doing business. The period for trial shall be maximum two years only.”
28. In the said rules, in rule 48 sub rule (2), after the words “CNG dispensing station”, following shall be inserted namely:-
FORM “H”, for CHG dispensing station”
29. In the said rules, in rule 48 sub rule 3(a) after the word “FORM “G”, following shall be inserted namely:-
” or FORM H”
30. In the said rules, in rule 49 after sub rule (3)(xiv), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(xv) For composite cylinder testing station, list of persons having qualifications and certification issued by a cylinder manufacturer or training institute recognized by the Chief Controller for safe handling, testing, maintenance and operation of composite cylinder conforming to specification ISO 11623.”
31. In the said rules, in rule 50 sub rule (4) after the word “G”, following words shall be inserted namely:-
” or H”
32. In the said rules, in rule 51 sub rule (2) after the word “G”, following words shall be inserted namely:-
” or H”
33. In the said rules, in rule 54 sub rule (3)(i) after the word “G”, following words shall be inserted namely:-
” or H”
34. In the said rules, in rule 54 sub rule (4) after the word “G”, following words shall be inserted namely:-
” or H”
35. In the said rules, in rule 55 sub rule (2) after the word “G”, following words shall be inserted namely:-
” or H”
36. In the said rules, in Schedule III after Serial Number 12 clause (ii), following shall be inserted namely:-
“(iii) List of relevant raw materials along with broad specification for chemical, mechanical and physical properties;
(iv) Design documents as specified in respective codes or standards adopted for the manufacture of cylinder or container or valve or fitting;”
37. In the said rules, in Schedule IV after completion of Schedule IV clause (B), following shall be inserted namely:-
FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR COMPOSITE CYLINDER TESTING STATION
Composite Cylinder degassing and valve opening platform shall be of minimum 3×3 meter in size surrounded by industrial type fencing of 2 meters high- located at a minimum 15 meters clear safety distance from the cylinder degassing and valve opening platform for CNG or Hydrogen or CHG or Green Hydrogen or any other flammable gas except LPG. The degassing platform shall be provided with arrangement of adequate water and cold flaring arrangement.
Composite Cylinder degassing and valve opening platform for LPG shall observe minimum 30 meters clearance all around. The entry gate shall not be more than 1.2 meter wide. A cemented pathway of 1.2 meter width shall be provided up to degassing and valve opening platform for easy and safe movement of the cylinders. Composite cylinders shall not be rolled on the ground. Movement of cylinders to the degassing platform shall be in a trolley to prevent any external damage during handling. Maximum five cylinders shall be degassed at a time. The cold flaring shall be done through a vent stack of height not less than 6.0 meters.
Note: For hydrogen cylinders, the manifold piping and vent stack shall be purged with nitrogen gas while venting.
A) Eligibility Criteria for Approval as a Composite Cylinder Testing Station
Indian manufacturers and foreign manufacturers of composite cylinders shall create re-testing facilities in India and submit the following details to the Chief Controller or Controller for obtaining approval as a composite cylinder testing station:
1. The organisation shall meet with all the requirements specified under the rules in respect of the organisation structure, qualifications, experience, skilled and trained manpower, infrastructure and testing facilities.
2. The organisation shall be familiar with all the Indian and international standards applicable for the design, inspection, and testing of the composite cylinders, both for low pressure liquefiable gases and permanent gases.
3. The organisation shall have the experience of at least ten years in the field of testing of gas cylinders or at least two years as manufacturer of composite cylinders
The organisation meeting the above criteria and the rules hereunder may apply to the Chief Controller or Controller giving the details as per Rule 49 (3).
1) Management:
General requirement. — The personnel, equipments, inspection procedures, recording organisation shall be adequate and the test station will be operated with safe operating conditions. The procedures and testing shall ensure that cylinders, which fail to meet the requirements and intent of these rules, are not returned into normal service. All personnel shall fully recognize their individual responsibilities and that the minimum inspectional requirement shall not be lowered for any reason whatsoever.
Note – The area of responsibility shall be divided into three separate functions as indicated below. The numbers of personnel employed shall, however, be related to the quantum of work.
1.1 Manager —The manager responsible for the working of the test station shall be properly qualified; his qualifications shall include training on the dangers associated with composite gas cylinders, purpose of inspection, test methods for composite gas cylinders, equipment, test requirements, and recording of test results, and he shall have appropriate technical qualification in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and be trained in the safe handling and inspection of composite gas cylinders by a PESO approved composite cylinder manufacturer or a reputed training institute providing such training. He shall also be conversant with the codes, specifications or regulations applying to the cylinders for which the test station is approved.
1.2 Supervisor.—The Supervisor shall possess the following qualifications, namely- (i) have at least two years’ experience in the examination of composite gas cylinder; (ii) be at least 21 years of age; (iii) be conversant with these rules, codes, specifications or regulations applying to the cylinders for which the test station is approved. (iv) and shall be trained in the safe handling and inspection of composite gas cylinders by a PESO approved composite cylinder manufacturer or a reputed training institute providing such training.
1.3 Operator.—Personnel conducting inspections and tests shall have qualifications and experience suitable for the work on which they are engaged. They shall be trained to understand the dangers associated with composite gas cylinders, its safe handling and the purpose and method of inspection.
2.) Equipment:
2.1 Type of equipment.—The test station shall have adequate equipment to carryout identification, cleaning, inspection and testing of composite cylinder as required under these rules and shall contain-
i. One set of these rules, codes, specifications or regulations applying to the composite cylinders, which the test station is authorised to test. All these rules, codes, specifications and/or regulations shall be maintained with all current amendments.
ii. Hydro test apparatus comprising pressurising equipment shall be equipped with at least two 15 cm diameter (minimum) working pressure gauges one being used as test gauge and other as master gauge.
iii. industrial endoscope with digital recording capabilities, extra-low voltage lamps to permit adequate internal viewing of cylinder and other lamp necessary for close examination of external surfaces.
iv. straight edge, template, torque wrench for valve removal and refitment miscellaneous tools and gauges for measurement.
v. Appropriate cylinder holding and gripping vice with cushioning to prevent crushing load and damage to the composite cylinder during de valving and valving operations, rotation of cylinder to remove water / oil etc.
vi. Adequate composite cylinder draining equipment.
vii. Facilities for internal drying composite cylinders. If hot air/inert gas is used, the temperature shall not exceed 65 °C
viii. Equipment for labeling / metal ring for identification
ix. Facilities for capturing photograph of the composite cylinder identification details.
x. Equipment for Leak testing at the working pressure consisting of compressed air or inert gas source, water bath with suitable safety cage or mass spectrometer and equipment for safe handling of cylinders
Water quality checking equipment – to ensure water used is non-corrosive for metallic liners. Gauges and fixtures for Inspection of cylinder valve threads and valves
2.2 Accuracy.—The accuracy of equipment shall be as follows:-
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- Working pressure gauge error not greater than1percentof the pressure.
- Master pressure gauge error not greater than 0.25percent of the full-scale deflection.
2.3 Calibration.— (1) Calibration of equipment shall be carried out at periods not exceeding the following-
i. Working pressure gauge -one month
ii. Master pressure gauge –six months
(2) Working conditions. Working conditions for the test stations shall be conducive to accurate and safe inspection and testing of composite gas cylinders. The test station shall comply with the following conditions:-
(3) It shall have good lighting to permit ready external examination of gas cylinders, preferably including natural lighting.
(4) It shall have adequate ventilation to remove residual gases from cylinders.
(5) It shall provide sufficient space to permits safe working.
(6) It shall be maintained in a clean dry condition.
2. Quality management system: The quality management system of a cylinder testing station for composite cylinder shall be got duly certified under ISO Standards from Bureau of Indian Standards or any other internationally reputed agency.
B) Testing of cylinders
The cylinders shall be tested in accordance with applicable standards
- ISO 11623 (Gas cylinders – Composite construction – Periodic inspection and testing),
- ISO 19078 (Gas cylinders – Inspection of the cylinder installation, and requalification of high pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles) or any other code or specification approved by the Chief Controller or code or specification recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission and accepted by the Chief Controller.
Condition of cylinders for test.-
a. The cylinder contents shall be released in a safe manner keeping in mind dangers associated with the nature of the gas in the cylinder. Cylinders, which contain or may have been contaminated by poisonous or obnoxious substances, shall be emptied only by test stations properly equipped and experienced to handle the particular gas or substance. Such cylinders shall be clearly labeled as “Empty”.
b. The valve shall be opened and if no gas escapes and the port is not visibly blocked, a charge of low-pressure nitrogen or other inert gas shall be blown into the valve outlet. Discharge of gas after removal of the nitrogen supply indicated the cylinder is empty. When no gas discharges the valves shall be treated as “obstructed”. Where a cylinder has contained poisonous or obnoxious substances, and the valve is suspected of being obstructed, the gas shall be released within an approved appliance and the valves shall be removed in such a manner that the gas escapes without danger to the operator.
c. Should the valve be obstructed the contents of the cylinder shall be released in safe manner as stated in (i) above work on cylinders containing combustible gases shall be carried out in the open air in the degassing area.
d. Note.- A suitable method of dealing with a valve in which the spindle cannot be removed is to drill a 1/16thin (1.6 mm) diameter hole with a hand drill through the valve body to the gas passage below the spindle seating. Alternatively, a fine-tooth hacksaw may be used. Drilling or sawing must be stopped immediately upon the first sign of escaping gas. A continuous jet of water must be directed on to the cutting tools and the operator must wear personal protective equipments (PPE).
1. External Cleaning
External Cleaning shall be only with water and light non-abrasive brushing. The composite material including any exterior coating applied for protection shall never be removed for the visual inspection. Permanent attachments of the composite cylinder shall not be removed prior to inspection, provided that these attachments are part of the original design. When a transparent protective sleeve is used, it may be left in place as long as the composite wrapping can be inspected effectively without its removal. When a non-transparent protective sleeve is used that is not part of the cylinder design, it shall be removed and only refitted after this inspection and the pressure test.
2. External and Internal Inspection
External and internal inspection shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 11623, ISO 19078 or any other code or specification approved by the Chief Controller or code or specification recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission and accepted by the Chief Controller. The inspection observations shall be compared with damage levels specified in the standards and a decision be made with regards to its acceptance, repair or rejection. If any external or internal damage is observed that requires a pneumatic leak test as per the standard, then it shall be carried out after the hydrotest as per clause 5 below.
Any repairs permitted by the standards shall only be carried out by the cylinder manufacturer or under their guidance.
3. Hydro static proof pressure test.—
i. The cylinder shall be subjected to hydrostatic pressure test (using water as a medium) in accordance with the design standard of the cylinder under test. The test pressure shall be established from the manufacturer’s marking on the cylinder.
ii. The test pressure shall be retained for a period of not less than 30 seconds. Any reduction in pressure noticed during this retention period or any leakage or damage to fibre shall be treated as case of failure in the test. As soon as the test is completed successfully, the cylinder shall be dried internally.
4. Leak Test
Leak tests shall be performed when indicated by the nature of the imperfections found during the internal inspection as per applicable standard.
The following method for leak test is recommended:
Pressurize the cylinder with an inert gas to 2/3 of the test pressure. Maintain this pressure in the cylinder for not less than 2 hours. Thereafter conduct a bubble leak test for at least 10 min. The cylinder shall be visually checked for leaks using a suitable technique (e.g. with soapy water, cylinder immersion).
Leakage greater than 1 bubble/min, i.e. 6 ml/h in the bubble leak test, shall constitute a failure of the cylinder. Adequate safety precautions should be taken to contain any energy that can be released.
5. Valve Fitment
Valve fitment shall be at the torque specified by the manufacturer of the cylinder.
6. Marking
Cylinders shall be clearly permanently marked or labeled with the present test date, next due date, identification mark of the test station and test station approval reference.
The testing facility shall be equipped with BAR- code/ QR/ RFID reading facility
7. Condemning of failed or expired cylinders & its reporting
Composite Cylinder Testing station condemn all such cylinders that have failed to pass the periodic examination and tests or completed the service life under the rules and shall report to the PESO. Such condemned cylinders shall be rendered unusable as per Rule 36.
Records of test— Complete records of cylinders examined and tested at any testing station shall be maintained giving the following particulars, namely:-
a. Name of the manufacturer and the owner of the cylinder
b. Cylinder serial number
c. The specification to which the cylinder conforms
d. Date of original hydro test
e. Date of present Test
f. Test reports and certificates furnished by the manufacturer,if available
g. Test pressure
h. Maximum working pressure
i. Water capacity
j. Tare weight
k. Name of gas
l. Type of valve fitted
m. Name of the person carrying out the tests
n. Remarks, if any
Note: (1) The above particulars shall form the history card or record for each cylinder and all changes from time to time shall be indicated therein.
(2) The test station shall adopt procedures, which fully comply with the requirements of these rules and guidelines issued by the Chief Controller from time to time.
Validity of composite cylinder testing station and reconditioning of composite cylinders.-Approval for cylinder testing station & reconditioning of composite cylinders shall be granted initially for a period of one year, which may be further extended for a maximum period up to ten years on production of valid ISO accreditation Certificate duly issued by any Nationally or Internationally accredited agency and record of test for the cylinders tested or reconditioned during the present validity and scrutiny fee as prescribed in Schedule V.
38. In the said rules, in Schedule V after the entries at Serial Number 4 following words and numerical shall be inserted namely:-
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Licence H to store COMPRESSED HYDROGEN GAS in a Hydrogen Storage System (Gas Cylinder Cascade) for dispensing purpose as an automotive fuel OR Licence to fill and store COMPRESSED HYDROGEN GAS in a Hydrogen Storage System (Gas Cylinder Cascade) from a Hydrogen Generation Unit for dispensing purpose as an automotive fuel |
Chief Controller
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To dispenser CHG or Green Hydrogen as a automotive fuel
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10000
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39. In the said rules, in Schedule V clause (B) at Serial Number 2 (for Indian manufacturers) in column 3 in article (a) after the word “first time” following shall be inserted namely:-
“and subsequent re-evaluation”
40 In the said rules, in Schedule V clause (B) at Serial Number 2 (for foreign manufacturers) in column 3 in article (a) after the word “first time” following shall be inserted namely:-
“and subsequent re-evaluation in every five years”
41. In the said rules, in FORM C after the word “cylinders” following shall be substituted namely:-
“Documents listed overleaf must be enclosed with this application, if it is for the grant of license in FORM “E” or “E&F” or “F” or “G” or “H.”
42. In the said rules, in FORM C Serial Number 7 following shall be substituted namely:-
“Particulars of CNG or CHG Dispenser, Cascade and Compressors”
(In case of Form “G” or “H” license as the case may be)”
Note: In case of application for grant or amendment of license in FORM “G” or “H” particulars of the compressor, CNG cylinder cascade or CHG cylinder cascade, CNG or CHG dispenser, etc shall also be furnished.
43. In the said rules, in FORM C after the word “authority”, following shall be substituted namely:-
“DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE IN FORM “E” OR “E&F” OR “F” OR “G” OR “H.”
44. In the said rules, in FORM C, at serial number (vi), after the words “sale or trading”, following words shall be inserted namely:-
“FORM “H”, for CHG dispensing station”
45. In the said Rules, in FORM D after condition 3, following condition shall be inserted namely:-
“4. The importer shall ensure that every gas cylinder imported in India shall be provided with permanent and tamper proof unique identification number in form of bar code and human readable character, alphabet and number at conspicuous place on gas cylinder.”
46. In the said rules, in FORM E, after condition 2, following shall be inserted namely:-
” (2a) Inter distance between various equipments, cascade, compressor, etc
TABLE 1
INTER DISTANCES
From buildings and outer boundaries to gas storage units
|
Total capacity of gas storage cascade units (in litres) |
Minimum distance from buildings and boundaries (in meters) |
| Up to 4500 | 3.0 |
| Above 4500 up to 10000 | 5.0 |
| Above 10000 up to 100000 | 10.0 |
47. In the said rules, in FORM G, the numerical in TABLE 1-A, the numerical in line number 2 shall be substituted namely:-
“Above 4500 up to 10000”
48. In the said rules, in FORM G, the numerical in TABLE 1-A, the numerical in line number 3 shall be substituted namely:-
“Above 10000 up to 100000”
49. In the said rules, after FORM G, following license FORM shall be inserted namely:-
FORM H
(See rules 50, 51 and 54)
Licence to store COMPRESSED HYDROGEN GAS in a Hydrogen Storage System (Gas Cylinder Cascade) for dispensing purpose as an automotive fuel
OR
Licence to fill and store COMPRESSED HYDROGEN GAS in a Hydrogen Storage System (Gas Cylinder Cascade)
from a Hydrogen Generation Unit for dispensing purpose as an automotive fuel
Licence No ……………………………………. Fee Rs….
Licence is hereby granted to……….. valid only for generation, storage and filling of COMRESSED HYDROGEN GAS (CHG) in On-board CHG cylinders of vehicle as automotive fuel in the licensed premises described below, subject to the provisions of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884) and the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 made there-under and to the conditions of this licence.
The licence shall remain in force up to 30th day of September, 20
The……………………. 20………………….
Chief Controller of Explosives
Description and location of the licensed premises
The licensed premises, the layout boundaries and other particulars of which are shown in the attached approved plan No….. dated…are situated at (Survey No / Plot number) (Name of street) (Village or town) (Police Station) (District) : Latitude: ….. & Longitude:…and consist of
i. …………… number of Hydrogen Generation System each of capacity…(Kgs / Hr)
ii. ………… number of Hydrogen Storage System with total water capacity of…litres
iii. ……. number of Chillers
iv. ……… number of compressors
v. ……………… number of dispensers and
vi. other facilities……………………………
Space for Endorsement of Renewals
|
This licence should be renewable without any concession in fee for ten years in the absence of contraventions of Explosives Act, 1884 or Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 framed there under or of the conditions of the this licence. |
Date of renewal |
Date of expiry | Signature and office stamp of the licensing |
The licence liable to be cancelled if the Hydrogen Generation System or Hydrogen Storage System or Compression or Dispensation or transportation through pipelines does not conform to the description given in the body of the licence and for contravention of any of the rules and conditions under which this licence is granted and the holder of the licence is also punishable as provided under section 9B of the Explosives Act, 1884.
CONDITIONS
1 (a). CHG Generation & Storage System, and compressor shall be installed on suitable RCC or Steel structure and open to sky and following additional conditions shall also be complied along with all other requirements of the rule-
i. Dedicated flooding type fire fighting system for CHG Generation & Storage System, and compressor kept on RCC structure operatable from ground level or automatic shall be provided.
ii. An analysis report showing 4 hours fire resistant rating for structure as per IS:1642 (as amended from time to time) shall be conducted by Chartered Structural Engineer and its report shall been enclosed along with other documents.
iii. Comprehensive Risk Assessment report prepared by a reputed engineering agency and its report shall be enclosed along with compliance if any.
iv. The structural adequacy with respect to the super structure with reference to static and dynamic load / vibrations on full operation of all the equipment shall be carried out by a Chartered Structural Engineer and its report shall be enclosed along with other documents.
v. A HAZOP study as per IEC 61882 as amended from time to time shall be carried out by a reputed engineering firm and its report shall be enclosed along with close out reports.
vi. Minimum two stair cases diagonally opposite to each other for proper access to the CHG Generation & Storage System and compressor area shall be provided.
vii. CCTV camera shall be provided for close monitoring of the station with retention of minimum 15 Days recording.
vii. Minimum 3 Emergency stop buttons shall be provided at strategic locations preferably one each in the control room, dispensing area and generation area.
1 (b). The CHG licensed premises shall be stand alone premises and used only for the purpose and facilities it is licensed for.
2. The CHG generation, storage, compressor, piping, dispenser, and other fittings shall be of a design suitable for CHG in conformity to the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 and safety distances shall be maintained as per tables given below.
3. The CHG storage system shall be made in a well-ventilated shed having a light roof with louvers with at least two sides open. A clear distance of at least 3 meters shall be kept around the CHG Storage system within the shed and the same shall be demarcated either by raised platform or by kerb wall.
4. The safety concerns associated with roof over gaseous hydrogen storage systems and recommendations for the safe weather protection over gaseous hydrogen storage system shall conform to the provisions of CGA PS-46 as amended from time to time or as recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission.
5. The venting system for CHG shall conform to the specification CGA G 5.5 as amended from time to time or as recommended by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, National Green Hydrogen Mission.
6. In the hydrogen generation, storage, compression and dispensing where ever applicable a non-return valve and quick shut off isolation valve in an easily accessible and clearly marked position shall be provided. Isolation valves shall be installed at the fill points. Piping used in the hydrogen fuelling station shall conform to the provisions of ISO 15649. Flexible hoses used for hydrogen delivery shall conform to the provisions of ISO 21012.
7. In case, the CHG storage system is mounted on Light Commercial Vehicle, the same shall be made totally immovable by suitable application of brakes and chokes.
8. No cylinder shall be filled with CHG in excess of the design working pressure.
9. Inter-distances between various equipments, bulk hydrogen compressed gas system, non bulk hydrogen compressed gas system, hydrogen generation system, hydrogen storage system, associated facilities, etc .installed in CHG dispensing station shall observe safety distances as per defined groups and Table IA, IB, IC & ID as follows:
Definition of Groups
|
Exposure |
Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| Facilities | Outer boundary wall (Lot lines) | Exposed person other than those servicing the system | Protected works |
| Air intake (HVAC, Air compressor) | |||
| Electrical room | Parked car | ||
| Office area | |||
| Convenience store | |||
| Operable openings in buildings and structures | |||
| Ignition source or open flames |
TABLE – IA
Inter distances between various facilities in CHG Dispensing Station for pressure rating
1.03 Bar to 17.24 Bar
|
Minimum Distance from Outdoor Hydrogen Compressed Gas Systems to Exposures by Maximum Pipe Size with Pressures > 15 to ≤ 250 psig (>103.4 to ≤1724 kPa) |
|||||
| Pipe ID” (inch) | Pipe ID” (mm) |
Exposure Group-1 | Exposure Group-2 | Exposure Group-
3 |
|
| Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Outer Boundary Wall Without Firewall (meter) | Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Office Room / Electrical Room / Air (meter) | Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Forecourt Fence (meter) |
Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Protected Works (meter) | ||
| 0.20 | 5.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 0.25 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| 0.30 | 7.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 0.35 | 8.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| 0.40 | 10.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| 0.45 | 11.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| 0.50 | 12.7 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| 0.55 | 14.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| 0.60 | 15.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 0.65 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 0.70 | 17.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| 0.75 | 19.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 0.80 | 20.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| 0.85 | 21.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| 0.90 | 22.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| 0.95 | 24.1 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 1.00 | 25.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| 1.10 | 27.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| 1.20 | 30.5 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| 1.30 | 33.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| 1.40 | 35.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| 1.50 | 38.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| 1.60 | 40.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| 1.70 | 43.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| 1.80 | 45.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| 1.90 | 48.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| 2.00 | 50.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.9 |
TABLE – IB
Inter distances between various facilities in CHG Dispensing Station for Pressure rating
17.24 Bar to 206 Bar
|
Minimum Distance from Outdoor Hydrogen Compressed Gas Systems to Exposures by Maximum Pipe Size with Pressures > 250 to ≤ 3000 psig (>1724 to ≤ 20,684 kPa) |
|||||
| Pipe ID” (inch) |
Pipe ID” (mm) |
Exposure Group-1 | Exposure Group-2 | Exposure Group-
3 |
|
| Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Outer Boundary Wall Without Firewall (meter) |
Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Office Room / Electrical Room / Air (meter) | Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Forecourt Fence (meter) |
Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Protected Works (meter) | ||
| 0.20 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 0.25 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 0.30 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 0.35 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| 0.40 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| 0.45 | 11.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| 0.50 | 12.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| 0.55 | 14.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| 0.60 | 15.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| 0.65 | 16.5 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| 0.70 | 17.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| 0.75 | 19.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| 0.80 | 20.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| 0.85 | 21.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| 0.90 | 22.9 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.0 |
| 0.95 | 24.1 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 6.4 |
| 1.00 | 25.4 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 6.7 |
| 1.10 | 27.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 7.4 |
| 1.20 | 30.5 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 8.0 |
| 1.30 | 33.0 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 8.7 |
| 1.40 | 35.6 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 9.4 |
| 1.50 | 38.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.5 | 10.0 |
| 1.60 | 40.6 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.3 | 10.7 |
| 1.70 | 43.2 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| 1.80 | 45.7 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 15.0 | 12.0 |
| 1.90 | 48.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.9 | 12.7 |
| 2.00 | 50.8 | 16.1 | 16.1 | 16.8 | 13.4 |
TABLE -I C
Inter distances between various facilities in CHG Dispensing Station for Pressure rating
206 Bar to 517 Bar
|
Minimum Distance from Outdoor Hydrogen Compressed Gas Systems to Exposures by Maximum Pipe Size with Pressures >3000 to ≤7,500 psig (>20,684 to ≤51,711 kPa) |
||||||
| Pipe ID” (inch) | PPipe ID“(mm) |
Exposure Group-1 | Exposure Group-2 |
Exposure Group-3 |
||
| Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Outer Boundary Wall Without Firewall (meter) | Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Office Room / Electrical Room / Air (meter) | Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Forecourt Fence (meter) |
Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Protected Works (meter) | |||
| 0.20 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.0 | |
| 0.25 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.6 | |
| 0.30 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | |
| 0.35 | 8.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | |
| 0.40 | 10.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 5.0 | 4.3 | |
| 0.45 | 11.4 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
| 0.50 | 12.7 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
| 0.55 | 14.0 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 7.6 | 6.1 | |
| 0.60 | 15.2 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 8.4 | 6.6 | |
| 0.65 | 16.5 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 9.3 | 7.2 | |
| 0.70 | 17.8 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 10.2 | 7.8 | |
| 0.75 | 19.0 | 17.0 | 17.0 | 11.0 | 8.4 | |
| 0.80 | 20.3 | 18.4 | 18.4 | 11.9 | 9.0 | |
| 0.85 | 21.6 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 12.8 | 9.6 | |
| 0.90 | 22.9 | 21.2 | 21.2 | 13.6 | 10.1 | |
| 0.95 | 24.1 | 22.6 | 22.6 | 14.5 | 10.7 | |
| 1.00 | 25.4 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 15.4 | 11.3 | |
| 1.10 | 27.9 | 26.8 | 26.8 | 17.1 | 12.5 | |
| 1.20 | 30.5 | 29.6 | 29.6 | 18.8 | 13.6 | |
| 1.30 | 33.0 | 32.4 | 32.4 | 20.6 | 14.8 | |
| 1.40 | 35.6 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 22.3 | 16.0 | |
| 1.50 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 24.0 | 17.1 | |
| 1.60 | 40.6 | 40.8 | 40.8 | 25.8 | 18.3 | |
| 1.70 | 43.2 | 43.7 | 43.7 | 27.5 | 19.5 | |
| 1.80 | 45.7 | 46.4 | 46.4 | 29.2 | 20.6 | |
| 1.90 | 48.3 | 49.3 | 49.3 | 31.0 | 21.8 | |
| 2.00 | 50.8 | 52.2 | 52.2 | 32.7 | 23.0 | |
TABLE -I D
Inter distances between various facilities in CHG Dispensing Station for Pressure rating
517 Bar to 1034 Bar
|
Minimum Distance from Outdoor Hydrogen Compressed Gas Systems to Exposures by Maximum Pipe Size with Pressures >7500 to ≤15,000 psig (>51711 to ≤103,421 kPa) |
|||||
| Pipe ID” (inch) | Pipe ID” (mm) | Exposure Group-1 | Exposure Group-2 |
Exposure Group-3 |
|
| Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Outer Boundary Wall Without Firewall (meter) | Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Office Room / Electrical Room / Air (meter) |
Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Forecourt Fence (meter) |
Hydrogen Compressed Gas System to Protected Works (meter) |
||
| 0.20 | 5.1 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 3.0 |
| 0.25 | 6.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| 0.30 | 7.6 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 4.00 | 4.0 |
| 0.35 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| 0.40 | 10.2 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 7.00 | 6.0 |
| 0.45 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| 0.50 | 12.7 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 9.00 | 7.0 |
| 0.55 | 14.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| 0.60 | 15.2 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 11.00 | 9.0 |
| 0.65 | 16.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 12.5 | 9.5 |
| 0.70 | 17.8 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 14.00 | 10.0 |
| 0.75 | 19.0 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| 0.80 | 20.3 | 24.00 | 24.00 | 16.00 | 12.0 |
| 0.85 | 21.6 | 26.0 | 26.0 | 17.5 | 12.5 |
| 0.90 | 22.9 | 28.00 | 28.00 | 19.00 | 13.0 |
| 0.95 | 24.1 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 20.0 | 14.0 |
| 1.00 | 25.4 | 31.00 | 31.00 | 21.00 | 15.0 |
| 1.10 | 27.9 | 35.00 | 35.00 | 23.00 | 16.0 |
| 1.20 | 30.5 | 39.00 | 39.00 | 26.00 | 18.0 |
| 1.30 | 33.0 | 42.00 | 42.00 | 28.00 | 20.0 |
| 1.40 | 35.6 | 46.00 | 46.00 | 30.00 | 21.0 |
| 1.50 | 38.1 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 33.00 | 23.0 |
| 1.60 | 40.6 | 53.00 | 53.00 | 35.00 | 24.0 |
| 1.70 | 43.2 | 57.00 | 57.00 | 37.00 | 26.0 |
| 1.80 | 45.7 | 61.00 | 61.00 | 40.00 | 27.0 |
| 1.90 | 48.3 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 42.00 | 29.0 |
| 2.00 | 50.8 | 68.00 | 68.00 | 45.00 | 30.0 |
i. Chiller Installation can also be outside the fencing area, subject to condition that required safety distance has been complied. Distance of chiller from any vent outlet and any points where hydrogen is vented to the atmosphere under normal conditions as per zone classification as defined in ISO 19880.
ii. Minimum safety distance shall be measured from the plot boundary wall to the nearest equipment of Bulk Hydrogen system.
iii. H2 Dispenser shall observe minimum 6 meters distance from the boundary wall, adjacent dispensers, electrical room, sales building or any other source of ignition.
iv. Maximum pipe ID at highest pressure in system shall be considered for referring above safety distance tables (Table 1A, 1B, IC and 1D).
10. The electrical components of the dispenser for dispensing CHG, hydrogen generation system, bulk and non bulk compressed gas hydrogen system, compressor, instrumentation, control systems, etc installed in the premises shall be of a type approved by the Chief Controller and suitable for hydrogen gas group (IIB+H2 or IIC gas group).
11. The vehicle shall have approved type of CHG kit fitted in accordance with guidelines of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India as amended from time to time.
12. No motor vehicle shall be dispensed with CHG while the engine is running and any passenger remains in the vehicle.
13. Warning signs with the words “STOP VEHICLE”, “NOSMOKING”, “NO OPEN FLAME PERMITTED”, “FLAMMABLE GAS”, shall be displayed at dispensing station and compressor, hydrogen generation system, bulk and non bulk compressed gas hydrogen system, hydrogen storage system areas prominently.
14. No alterations or additions shall be carried out to the premises without prior approval of the licensing authority.
15. Smoking, naked lights, lamps, source of fire, mobile phones or any other implements capable of igniting flammable vapour or gas shall not be allowed inside the premises.
16. Every person managing or employed on or in connection with the licensed premises shall abstain from any act whatsoever which tends to cause fire or explosion and which is not reasonably necessary and to the best of this ability, shall prevent any other person from doing such act.
17. The licensee shall provide at the licensed premises the fire fighting facilities at least as per the following scale at different locations:-
Location Type of extinguishers
Dispensing Unit 2 x 10 Kg DCP
Compressor (On-line) 2 x 70 Kg DCP
Compressor (mother station) 2 x 70 Kg DCP
CHG storage 2 x 10 Kg DCP
Cascade refueling area 1 x 50 Kg DCP
MCC /Electrical installation 2 x 4.5 Kg CO2 per 25 Square meter floor area
Hydrogen generation system 2 x 4.5 Kg CO2 per 25 Square meter floor area
18. The operator and attendant shall be fully conversant and trained with all the facets of the dispensing activities including operations, procedures, maintenance and hazards of CHG and the risk associated with the handling of the product.
19. The emergency telephone numbers of local fire service, police and the principal marketing company, PESO Office under whose jurisdiction the premises exists and emergency instructions shall be conspicuously displayed in the licensed premises.
20. If the licensing authority calls upon the holder of a licence by a notice in writing to execute any repairs in the licensed premises which are, in the opinion of such authority, necessary for the safety of the premises, the holder of the licence shall execute the repairs within such period as may be specified in the notice.
21. Free access to the licensed premises shall be given at all reasonable time to any of the officers listed in rule 71 and every facility shall be afforded to such officer for ascertaining that the rules and the conditions of this licence are duly observed.
22. Any accident, fire, explosion or untoward incident occurred within the licensed premises shall be immediately reported to the Chief Controller, Controller, District Magistrate and the Officer-in-Charge of the nearest Police Station by quickest mode of communication.
[F.No. P-13033/32/2021-EXPLOSIVE-Part(1)]
Dr. SANDHYA BHULLAR, Jt. Secy.
Note : The principal rules were published in the official Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide notification number 1081(E) dated 22nd November, 2016 and subsequently amended vide notification number G.S.R. 189(E) dated 27th February, 2018, G.S.R. 231(E) dated 15th March 2018, G.S.R. 44(E) dated 23rd January, 2019 and G.S.R. 44(E) dated 20th January 2022.
