The Petroleum Equipment Institute is currently seeking comment on a new recommended practices document entitled Recommended Practices for the Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Fueling Facilities (PEI/RP1500).

All architects, engineers, system operators, regulators, contractors, consultants, end users, system installers, utilities, code officials and manufacturers of compressed natural gas fueling systems are invited to comment. The public comment period closes Wednesday, September 10.

The document should be useful to fleet operators and business owners who are considering using CNG for vehicle fueling and want to learn both how these facilities work, and what design and performance factors need to be considered before investing in such a facility. Code enforcement personnel who are charged with permitting and inspecting CNG fueling facilities may also find this document useful in reaching a better understanding of code requirements.

The recommended practices apply to outdoor CNG facilities that receive pipeline quality natural gas from a utility or non-utility distribution system, remove moisture from the gas, compress the gas, store limited quantities of compressed gas, and dispense the CNG into vehicle fuel tanks.

The scope of this document includes: time fill and fast fill fueling methods; commercial fleet fueling facilities; retail fueling facilities; fueling appliances intended to fuel a small fleet of vehicles.
 
To download a read-only draft of the document and to comment, visit www.pei.org/rp1500.

Recommended practice documents by PEI include: Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems (RP100); Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling (RP200); Installation and Testing of Vapor Recovery Systems at Vehicle Fueling Sites (RP300); Testing Electrical Continuity of Fuel Dispensing Hanging Hardware (RP400); Inspection and Maintenance of Motor Fuel Dispensing Equipment (RP500); Overfill Prevention for Shop-Fabricated Aboveground Tanks (RP600); Design and Maintenance of Fluid Distribution Systems at Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (RP700); Installation of Bulk Storage Plants (RP800); Inspection and Maintenance of UST Systems (RP900); Installation of Marina Fueling Systems (RP1000); Storage and Dispensing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (RP1100); Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities (RP1200); and Design, Installation, Service, Repair and Maintenance of Aviation Fueling Systems (RP1300).

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing equipment used in the fuel and fluid handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the fuel and fluid handling equipment and services industry. The association is committed to promoting the value of distributor services, and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. For additional information, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visitwww.pei.org.