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ADDENDUM 02

ADDENDUM 02
To

MRPL Tender No. 3200000495 dated 26.03.2021

TENDER FOR: TANKAGE AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL, MECHANICAL, PIPING, ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & FIRE FIGHTING
WORKS(LSTK-A PACKAGE)MRPL MARKETING TERMINAL PROJECT
AT DEVANGONTHI, BANGALOREMARKETING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, MRPL

With reference to the above tender and Addendum 1, Bidders are requested to note the following:

The items, conditions, specification and stipulations of the Bidding Documents are modified to the extent indicated as follows

a. Annexure 01 – Commercial Addendum.

b. Annexure 02 – Technical Addendum.
c. Annexure 03 – Replies to Pre-Bid Queries.

The implications of the same, elsewhere in the tender shall be taken care of appropriately by the bidders. All other terms and conditions, stipulations and
specifications of tender shall remain unaltered.

Note:

Bidders shall upload the copy of these documents along with the technical- commercial bid, Digitally Signed, as a token of having read and understood the
same.

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ANNEXURE 01 – COMMERCIAL ADDENDUM

Sl. Volume Section No./Clause No. Page No. Existing Tender Clause Addition / Deletion / Modification
No.
1. Volume_I_C Part I – Techno- Modification
ommercial_ Commercial Part
Section Notice Inviting Tender (NIT), Up to 1500 Hrs. (IST) on Up to 1500 Hrs. (IST) on 11.05.2021
13 of 3638
Sl.No. 8 : Last Date and time 27.04.2021
of Online submission of
Bids (Bid Due Date)
2. Volume_I_C Part I – Techno- Modification
ommercial_ Commercial Part,
Section Notice Inviting Tender (NIT), 1530 Hrs. (IST) on
13 of 3638
Sl.No. 9 : Online Opening of 27.04.2021 1530 Hrs. (IST) on 11.05.2021
Techno-commercial
Unpriced Bid.
3. Volume_I_C 9.2 Vendor list, Point 60, Addition
ommercial_ APPROVED MAKES/
Section BRANDS/VENDORS for : “Cryogenic / Dencil / Toshniwal” are added
707 of 3638 -
Additive Injection Skid & under APPROVED MAKES/VENDORS/BRANDS
Panel for Blue Dye /
Marker / Power / Turbo
4. Volume_I_C 9.2 Vendor list, Structutral, SL Addition
ommercial_ NO.3 – Paint 696 of 3638 -
Section “7. Carboline India Private Limited” Is added
under APPROVED MAKES/VENDORS/BRANDS

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Sl. Volume Section No./Clause No. Page No. Existing Tender Clause Addition / Deletion / Modification
No.
5. Volume_I_C 9.2 Vendor list, CIVIL & Addition
ommercial_ ARCHITECTURAL, SL NO.13 –
Section 701 of 3638 -
Paint “Carboline India Private Limited” is added
under APPROVED MAKES/VENDORS/BRANDS
6. Volume_I_C 9.2 Vendor list Modification
ommercial_ 688 to 713 of “Vendor List” mentioned in Header to
-
Section 3638 be read as “Approved Vendor List”.
7. Volume_I_C Annexure XV to Special Addition
ommercial_ Conditions of Contract “GUARANTEES FOR LSTK PACKAGE”
Section - -
is included as Annexure XV to Special
Conditions of Contract.
8. Volume_I_C Annexure XVI to Special Addition
ommercial_ Conditions of Contract “IQCM (Industry Quality Control
Section - - Manual) for Storage” is included as
Annexure XVI to Special Conditions of
Contract.
9. Volume_I_C Annexure XVII to Special Addition
ommercial_ Conditions of Contract “Occurrence of Pandemic(S)” is
Section - -
included as Annexure XVII to Special
Conditions of Contract.
10. Volume_I_C Annexure XII to Special Addition
ommercial_ Conditions of Contract / LIST “12. M/s. Competent Inspectorate
Section OF THIRD PARTY Page 657 of
- and Consultants LLP” is included
INSPECTION AGENCIES (TPI) 3638
under THIRD PARTY INSPECTION (TPI)
agencies for the inspection of supplies.

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ANNEXURE 02 –TECHNICAL ADDENDUM

Sl. Volume Section No./Clause No. Page No. Existing Tender Addition / Deletion / Modification
No. Clause
Volume_II_
Technical_S 20005-GEN-M- REPLACED WITH REV 01
1. Drawings, D.23 3252 of 3638
ection_Part_ DW-4100 Rev0 DRAWING NO: 20005-GEN-M-DW-4100 -Rev 01
30
Volume_II_
Technical_S 20005-GEN-PL- REPLACED WITH REV 01
2. Drawings, D.35 3264 of 3638
DRAWING NO: 20005-GEN-PL-SK-0001 Rev 01
ection_Part_ SK-0001 Rev0
30
Volume_II_
20005-GEN-P- REPLACED WITH REV 02
Technical_S
3. Drawings, D.51 3280 of 3638 PID-1011-001 DRAWING NO: 20005-GEN-P-PID-1011-001 Rev 2
ection_Part_
Rev1
30
Volume_II_
20005-GEN-P- REPLACED WITH REV 01
Technical_S
4. Drawings, D.54 3283 of 3638 PID-1013-001 DRAWING NO: 20005-GEN-P-PID-1013-001 Rev 1
ection_Part_
Rev0
30
Volume_II_
20005-GEN-P- REPLACED WITH REV 02
Technical_S
5. Drawings, D.55 3284 of 3638 PID-1013-002 DRAWING NO: 20005-GEN-P-PID-1013-002 Rev 2
ection_Part_
Rev1
30
Volume_II_
Technical_S Part-B, 20005-GEN-G-DOC- No. of Tanks for Addition
6. 1104 of 3638
ection_Part_ 9125, Table 5.3 HSD 03+1* * Shall be read as future.
1

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Sl. Volume Section No./Clause No. Page No. Existing Tender Addition / Deletion / Modification
No. Clause
Product tanks
(MS, HSD, ATF,
ETHANOL, BIO-
Modification
Volume_II_ DIESEL,
Technical_S Part-C, Section-C1, 20005-GEN-S- INTERPHASE
7. 1456 of 3638 Shall be read as “Product tanks (MS, HSD, ATF,
ection_Part_ SOW-2015 / Clause No. 24.31. AND FIRE
ETHANOL, BIO-DIESEL and INTERPHASE)
1 WATER)
Instruments and their Integration with DCS/PLC”.
Instruments and
their Integration
with DCS/PLC.
CONTRACTOR
shall provide all
Engineering Modification:
Volume_II_
inputs which are
Technical_S Part-C, Section-C1, 20005-GEN-S-
8. 1336 of 3638 required for Shall be read as “CONTRACTOR shall provide all
ection_Part_ SOW-2015 / Clause No. 5.31.
execution the Engineering inputs which are required for execution of the
1
scope of work of scope of work under other contractors through PMC”.
other contractors
through PMC.

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ANNEXURE 03 – REPLIES TO PRE-BID QUERIES

Sl. No. BIDDING DOCUMENT BIDDER’S QUERY REPLY

PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
1. 236 of 4.9.7.1 Residual Process Design and The Residual Process design as envisaged by Bidder to note that Residual
3638 detailed Engineering shall be the client are not elaborated in the process design refers to any
done by the package/scope of work. Please elaborate. design if not done during Basic
CONTRACTOR or specified design but requires to complete
Engineering Subcontractor the scope of work shall be done
identified by the during detailed engineering.
CONTRACTOR in his Bid and
approved by the OWNER. No
other or further
Subcontracting shall be
permitted.
2. 1363 of 20005-GEN- Below, is the list of minimum 1. The listed documents as per this clause has 1) Bidder to note that documents
3638 S-SOW- documents/sizing calculations not been provided in bid except for those listed attached along with the tender
2015 Rev 0 / drawings which shall be in c), d), e) package are for bidding purpose.
Clause submitted 2. We presume all process documents listed in 2) Bidder's understanding is
15.2.18. by CONTRACTOR, for this clause, will be provided to successful incorrect. Bidder to follow tender
review and/ or approval – bidder and that the detailed Engg contractor conditions as mentioned in Cl no
shall update it, for any changes, as required. 15.2.18
Any fresh generation of these documents during
detailed engineering stage is not envisaged.
Please confirm.
3. 1365 of 20005-GEN- One horizontal Underground Recognized tank software (latest version As per Bidder understanding is correct,
3638 S-SOW- tank each for MS, HSD & 20005-GEN-S-SOW-2015 Rev 0 Clause for underground tank, in-house /
2015 Rev 0 SLOP system. All the spread sheet calculations are

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Sl. No. BIDDING DOCUMENT BIDDER’S QUERY REPLY
PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
Clause horizontal tanks shall be 16.1.3.7., “Tank design calculation shall be acceptable. However bidder shall
16.1.1.b) designed and constructed as performed by internationally)”. submit manual calculation for
per IS 10987, OISD- However for this underground tank constructed validation and approval of excel
108/244/117, specifications, as per IS 10987 there is no commercial software spread sheet by the PMC.
scope of work and other available and hence the above clause is not
related documents attached applicable. Please confirm.
or referred. In general, where commercial software’s are
not available client to accept the In-house or
spreadsheet calculations.
4. 1436 of 20005-GEN- Design, Engineering, Supply, Company to confirm that Contractor scope of 1) I&C Scope for RSOV is
3638 S-SOW- Installation and I&C is limited to supply & installation of Design, Engineering, Supply,
2015 Rev.0 Commissioning of ROSOV ROSOV. Also the tank gauges, TFMS and Installation and Commissioning
Section- with associated piping, air associated cabling will be provided others. of ROSOV with associated
20.2.1 tubing, fitting, Outside Dyke piping, air tubing, fitting, Outside
Push button station, etc. (Note Dyke Push button station, etc.
: Supply of Cables for ROSOV However Supply of Cables and
and Integration with DCS/PLC Integration with DCS/PLC is in
shall be done by Others scope of Others
CONTRACTORS. 2) Tank Gauges, TFMS and
associated cables is not in scope of
Contractor and will be supplied by
Others.
3) Contractor shall provide all
inputs required for Integration of
these items to DCS/PLC.
5. 1436 of 20005-GEN- All the instruments such as Company to confirm that this kind of All Instruments which are part of
3638 S-SOW- Level transmitter, Pressure requirement is applicable to contractor supplied Package system are in Scope of
2015 Rev.0 packages such as Vapor Recovery Unit, etc. In Contractor and related

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PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
Section- transmitter, Temperature this regard Company to clarify and confirm that instrumentation works as
20.2.8 transmitter, design, supply & installation of all field mentioned in of Scope of work
LG, PG which are part of instrumentation, installation hardware and Plant document (Part C, Section C-1) is
Package system shall be DCS/ESD/FGS for non-package equipment’s in Contractor scope, However
supplied by Contractor. will be provided by others including cabling Plant DCS/PLC/F&G system will
between control room and battery limit of be provided by Others including
package equipment skid. cable between control room and
battery limit of package
equipment skid.
6. 1437 of 20005-GEN- Wiring, Termination and Company to confirm that this requirement is Bidder's understanding is correct
3638 S-SOW- Commissioning of Package applicable with in the battery limit of packages.
2015 Rev.0 items shall be in scope of
Section- Contractor.
20.2.11
7. Page- 20005-GEN- Scope of work for F&G detectors & CCTV cameras for tank farm Bidder's understanding is correct.
1436 of S-SOW- Instrumentation does not area will be supplied & installed by others.
3638 2015 Rev.0 specify requirement of F&G Supply & installation of F&G detectors &
Section-20.2 detectors applicable to CCTV cameras are not applicable to this tender
contractor scope of work area document. Company to confirm.
Page-32 Volume-II (Tank Farm area) to be
0f 61 Technical supplied by Contractor
Section Part- whereas F&G design
Tender 1 requirements are specified in
1850/51 I&C design basis. Same is
of 3638 Engineering applicable to CCTV.
Design Basis

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Sl. No. BIDDING DOCUMENT BIDDER’S QUERY REPLY
PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
For
Instrumentat
ion
8. Page- Volume_II_ P&ID Requirements: All As per P&ID, SOW-I&C and SOW-Major i) Bidder Scope for inline
16~27, Technical_S instrumentation shown in this exclusions, all field instrumentation including instrument includes
29, 31 ection_Part_ P&IDs (Excluding inline integration with Integrated Control & Safety ROSOV,MOV & DBBV also
30, P&IDs, instruments like ROSOV, shutdown system (ICSS) are in LSTK-C Inline PSV and TSV are in scope
MOV & DBBV) are in LSTK- Contractor Scope other than Packaged skid of Contractor, for details please
Document C Contractor Scope. instrumentation. In this regard company to refer to Scope of work given in
No. 20005- clarify and confirm the following. tender document,
Page-556 GEN-S- I&C-SOW: Package: Design, i) Contractor scope is limited to design,
SOW-2015 Engineering, Supply, & supply & installation of ROSOV, MOV & ii) Bidders Understanding is
Rev.0 Installation of ROSOV. DBBV. Inline instruments and valves such as correct However commissioning
Section-20.2 Supply and Laying of OFC control valves, on-off valves, PSV, inline flow of these items shall be in Bidder
Part of (12 Fiber) from MRPL CR to meters are excluded from LSTK-A Contractor scope.
Volume-II PMHBL CR. scope.
Technical All the instruments such as ii) Contractor scope is limited to design, iii) Please refer to clarification
Section Part- Level transmitter, Pressure supply & installation of ROSOV, MOV & given in point number 5
1 transmitter, Temperature DBBV. Design, Supply, laying of
transmitter, cables/JB/Trays and integration of these items
Document LG, PG which are part of with ICSS are in other scope.
Page-575 No. 20005- Package system shall be iii) Design, supply & installation of all field
GEN-S- supplied by Contractor. instrumentation including cabling
SOW-2015 (cables/JB/Trays) are provided by others other
Rev.0 SOW-Major Exclusion: than inside Package Equipment’s. i.e. Excluded
Section-24.7 Complete Instrumentation from LSTK-A Contractor Scope.
Part of system including DCS, SIL3
Volume-II PLC, CCTV system, Field

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PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
Technical Instruments, Meter provers,
Section Part- etc. Sizing of Control Room
1 for TFMS, LRCS, Terminal
Automation System—TAS.
(By Other CONTRACTOR).
However, design,
procurement, supply,
installation, testing and
commissioning of
instrumented valves like
MOVs, DBBVs, and
ROSOVs, Dyke drain valves
with proximity switch/sensor,
and all Instruments and
controls for package units,
firewater & foam systems are
in CONTRACTOR scope.
9. Volume_II_ P&ID Requirements: It All field instrumentation shown in these P&IDs
Technical_S appears that All for firefighting system appears to be Part of i) All Instruments shown in P&ID
Page- ection_Part_ instrumentation shown in this LSTK-A Contractor Scope. In this regard 20005-GEN-P-PID-1013_1,
32~35 & 30, P&IDs, P&IDs are in LSTK-A company to clarify and confirm the following. 20005-GEN-P-PID-1013_2 and
43 Contractor Scope. i) The design, supply & installation of all field 20005-GEN-P-PID-1014_1 (Pg
Document instrumentation are in LSTK-A Contractor no 3283 of 3638, 3284 of 3638 &
No. 20005- I&C-SOW: Package: Design, scope. 3285 of 3638) are in Scope of
GEN-S- Engineering, Supply, & LSTK A Contractor.
Page-556 SOW-2015 Installation of ROSOV. ii) Supply, installation, laying of ii) (a) : Supply , installation,
Rev.0 cables/JB/Trays and integration of these items laying of cable /JB/Tray is in
Section-20.2 Scope of Contractor, However

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Sl. No. BIDDING DOCUMENT BIDDER’S QUERY REPLY
PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
Part of Supply and Laying of OFC with F&G system and fire station are in LSTK- Integration to DCS/F&G System
Volume-II (12 Fiber) from MRPL CR to A Contractor scope is in Scope of Others,
Technical PMHBL CR. (b) : Fire and Gas Panel will be
Section Part- All the instruments such as supplied by Others,
1 Level transmitter, Pressure (c) : All LTs and PTs shown in the
transmitter, Temperature P&IDs shall be wired till battery
Page-575 Document transmitter, Limit JB and from Battery limit to
No. 20005- LG, PG which are part of Control PLC is in scope of Others,
GEN-S- Package system shall be (d): Local control panel for fire
SOW-2015 supplied by Contractor. water system is in Scope of Bidder
Rev.0 including control system up to
Section-24.7 SOW-Major Exclusion: Battery Limit. Integration of field
Part of Complete Instrumentation Panels to DCS is in scope of
Volume-II system including DCS, SIL3 Others. All necessary support
Technical PLC, CCTV system, Field required for integration shall be
Section Part- Instruments, Meter provers, provided by Contractor.
1 etc. Sizing of Control Room
for TFMS, LRCS, Terminal
Automation System—TAS.
(By Other CONTRACTOR).
However, design,
procurement, supply,
installation, testing and
commissioning of
instrumented valves like
MOVs, DBBVs, and
ROSOVs, Dyke drain valves
with proximity switch/sensor,

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PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
and all Instruments and
controls for package units,
firewater & foam systems are
in CONTRACTOR scope.
10. 2671 of Engineering Recommendation of Seismic Seismic zone is given as zone II (Low risk Bidder understanding is correct,
3638 design basis Analysis Report should be zone). Also pipeline is not passing through any Seismic analysis is not required.
–Pipeline considered for seismic prone fault crossings. Hence please clarify the
20005- area requirement of seismic analysis for the pipeline
GENPL-
EDB-7010
Cl.no.6.4
11. 13 of NIT table, Last date of Bid Submission - Apart from Tankages, the Bid has 29 API Refer Annexure 01 – Commercial
3638 point 8 27th April 2021 Pumps, 6 Fire Water Pumps and 10 Various Addendum.
packages and other major mechanical
equipment’s, for which engineering has to be
carried out, enquiries to be floated, offers to be
received and evaluated. Further due to prevailing
pandemic which is again increased substantially
leading to adverse effect on normal working of
most organizations. Therefore Bidder is
requesting to extend the deadline of bid
submission to 24th May 2021.
12. Bidder to follow the milestone
Bidder has requested to client/PMC to provide provided in NIT, Bidder is
173 of
2.1 Work front the sequential, priority of works as per scope of responsible to complete all the
3638
work activities to cover the defined
scope of work within the time

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PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
frame. Bidder to schedule the
activities accordingly.
13. Bidder's understanding is not
Bidder's understand that the necessary statutory
Restricted ROU for Pipeline correct.
1432 of approvals and all types of clearances to lay the
19.21 14" feed pipeline from PMHB Refer to Pipeline Scope of work
3638 pipeline along the road shall be provided by
to PLT exchange manifold clause No. 19.2.14 to 19.2.16,
Client/PMC
Page No.1419 of 3638.
14. Tanks having less than 10 mtr Bidder to refer to tank foundation
dia shall be provided with drawing attached with tender from
1546 of Please clarify regarding anchor bolts for tanks
3.3.6 anchor bolts and shall be page 3224 to 3235 of 3638.
3638 having sizes more than 10 mtr dia
spaced approx 1.8 mtr of
circumference
15. Bidder to note that minimum plate
Please clarify the plate width shall be restricted
3253 of Tank GA As shown in the GA Drgs, The width shall be 1500mm and bidder
to 1500 mm only or we can proceed with plate
3638 Drgs plate width is 1500 mm can proceed with 2000mm plate
width 2000 mm
width.
16. 1) Bidder to follow NOTES of
tank foundation drawings
attached from page number 3224
to 3239 of 3638 and Other
Can any type of sand be used Please clarify if M
Tank GA relevant documents included in
sand or robo sand can be used for the foundation
3224 of Drgs - the tender. Bidder to make sure
Sand filling in the foundation works and filling. Please also clarify type of sand
3638 Foundation the sand selected shall meet the
to be used for concreting works and plastering
Drawings requirements.
works
2) For concreting and plastering
works, bidder to follow tender
document.

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PAGE CLAUSE SUBJECT
No. No.
17. 1. As per EDB for Fire Fighting we understand 1. Bidder to note that the Fire
that main FW Network around the tank dyke area water network will be above
will be underground, FW Network in off-site ground all around the tanks and
area/ green field area will be aboveground and dyke area. In Offsite area / Green
run over the independent pipe supports and FW belt area (non-paved area) fire
Network in RCC Paved areas will be laid in RCC water piping shall be underground
Piping/ Fire Fighting Work trenches with sand filling. Please obtain the with coating and wrapping. In
1. Complete product piping confirmation regarding our understanding from paved areas and accessible areas
associated with tankages, client/ consultant. the fire water pipe shall be routed
pumps, truck filling facility. in RCC trenches with removable
2. Piping associated with covers.
ethanol dosing, tanker
unloading facility, OWS
system, Instrumentation Air 2. In P&IDs some pipes are marked as dotted 2. Bidder to note that the dotted
- -
supply system lines but meaning of dotted pipelines is not clear, lines indicated in following
3. Complete Fire Water whether dotted line pipes will be in LSTK A P&IDs are referring to future
Network & Foam Network Contractor's scope or in other's scope. Please scope,
Piping obtain the clarification regarding this from 20005-GEN-P-PID-1006_2,
4. 14"New Feed Pipeline from client/ consultant. 20005-GEN-P-PID-1007_2,
PMHBL Terminal to PLT 20005-GEN-P-PID-1008_2,
Manifold (Approx 1km length)
3. As per tender scope of work we understand 3. Bidder understanding is correct.
that complete piping from tanks to TLF Bays is However the bidder's scope shall
in LSTK A Contactor's scope but piping within be as per scope demarcations on
the TLF Bays is in LSTK C Contaractor's scope. the P&IDs in the tender document.
Please obtain the confirmation regarding this
from client/ consultant.

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No. No.
4. According to P&ID 20005-GEN-P-PID-1013- 4. Bidder to hook-up with existing
1, Note-9, “The tie in location is outside the fire water network of IOCL/BPCL
terminal at about 600m. LSTK A Contactor shall FW line. The Survey, Design,
check & update the same during detailed material supply, construction /
Engineering." Considering this Note Supply & erection and commissioning upto
Design of this 600m pipe upto tie-in location tie-in location with IOCL/BPCL
with IOCL/BPCL FW line is not clear. Please FW line is the scope of bidder.
obtain the clarification regarding this from
client/ consultant.

5. In P&ID MVWS System and Foam System is 5. Bidder to note that MVWS is
shown for only MS/ATF/HSD Tanks. Please required for the bio-diesel,
obtain the clarification from client/ consultant interface and ethanol storage
regarding the scope of same for Ethanol. tanks. Bidder to refer updated
Biodiesel & Interface Tanks. P&ID attached part of Addendum
2.
Fixed foams system is not
required for bio-diesel, interface
and ethanol storage tanks.
18. Tankage Works
1. 3 Nos. MS Tanks 1. In foam tank we have noted in the design 1. Bidder to note that the number
2. 3Nos. HSD Tanks data section of GAD against no. of tanks of foam tanks shall be 2 as defined
3. 3Nos. ATF Tanks indicated as one whereas in MDS, no. of tanks in MDS. Updated Tank GAD is
- - 4. 2Nos. Biodiesel Tanks indicated as two. Please confirm number of attached part of Addendum 2.
5. 1 No. Interface Tank tanks to be considered in our BOM.
6. 2 Nos. Ethanol Tanks 2. Bidder to refer to Code IS 1893
7. 2 Nos. Fire Water Tanks 2. As per Cl. No. 9 of EDB for static (part1): 2016 for seismic analysis.
8. 1 no. MS U/G Tank equipment, "Earthquake loads shall be Reference shall be made to site

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No. No.
9. 1 No. HSD U/G tank calculated in accordance with site spectra curve specific spectra in the code and
10. 1 No. SLOP U/G Tank using response spectra method with 2 % normalize the spectra for given
11. Foam Tanks damping". In this regard kindly note that we location for carrying out design.
have not received any site spectra document
along with the tender. Kindly arrange to furnish
the same.
19. We understand that the scope of this tender is
limited to Civil, mechanical, firefighting works,
electrical and instrumentation for tankages. Bidder to note that Scope of Work is
General Clarification on LSTK A
- - Package Scope
The Terminal automation system, Balance of clearly defined in the tender
plant Instrumentation and Electrical packages document no: 3200000495
will be covered under LSTK-C Package. Please
confirm our understanding.
20. 704 of Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept Darling Muesco as Approved Bidder to follow Vendor list
5
3638 DIGITAL CONTROL VALVE make for DIGITAL CONTROL VALVE . attached with tender
21. Approved Vender Make
Kindly accept Microfinish and 2L as Approved
704 of /PNEUMATIC CONTROL Bidder to follow Vendor list
6 make for PNEUMATIC CONTROL VALVE /
3638 VALVE / SHUTDOWN VALVE attached with tender
SHUTDOWN VALVE (BALL TYPE).
(BALL TYPE)
22. Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept Teratork(Microfinish) as
704 of Bidder to follow Vendor list
8 ACTUATORS (PNEUMATIC) – Approved make for ACTUATORS
3638 attached with tender
FOR SHUTDOWN SERVICES (PNEUMATIC) – FOR SHUTDOWN SERVICES
23. 705 of Approved Vendor Make / Kindly accept Cryogenic and Toshniwal as Bidder to follow Vendor list
14
3638 TRUCK PROVING TANK Approved make for TRUCK PROVING TANK attached with tender
24. 705 of Kindly accept Cryogenic and Toshniwal as
Approved Vendor Make /PD Bidder to follow Vendor list
3638 15 Approved make for PD METER PROVING
METER PROVING TANK attached with tender
TANK
25. 705 of Kindly accept Hirel and Fuji Electric as Bidder to follow Vendor list
16 Approved Vender Make / UPS
3638 Approved make for UPS. attached with tender

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No. No.
26. 705 of Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept EXIDE as Approved make for Bidder to follow Vendor list
17
3638 BATTERIES BATTERIES. attached with tender
27. 705 of Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept TECHNICA, WOODFIELD, SUN
Bidder to follow Vendor list
3638 19 LOADING ARM (BOTTOM) PACIFIC as Approved make for LOADING
attached with tender
FOR PRODUCT & VAPOUR ARM (BOTTOM) FOR PRODUCT & VAPOUR
28. 705 of Approved Vender Make / API Kindly accept TECHNICA, WOODFILED as
Bidder to follow Vendor list
3638 20 COUPLER / DRY BREAK Approved make for API COUPLER / DRY
attached with tender
COUPLERS BREAK COUPLERS
29. 705 of Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept AST as Approved make for Bidder to follow Vendor list
22
3638 PROXIMITY CARD READER PROXIMITY CARD READER attached with tender
30. 705 of Kindly accept FLEXPRO ELECTRICALS (P)
Approved Vender Make /
3638 LTD and SHYAM SWITCHGEAR as Approved Bidder to follow Vendor list
20 REMOTE INTERACTION
make for REMOTE INTERACTION TERMINAL attached with tender
TERMINAL (RIT)
(RIT)
31. 705 of Approved Vender Make Kindly accept LEMIS as Approved make for Bidder to follow Vendor list
24
3638 /DENSITY METER DENSITY METER attached with tender
32. Approved Vender Make /
Kindly accept OSNA, TECHNICA as Approved
706 of PROXIMITY Bidder to follow Vendor list
43 & 6.1 make for PROXIMITY SWITCHES/LOADING
3638 SWITCHES/LOADING ARM attached with tender
ARM POSITION SENSOR
POSITION SENSOR
33. 706 of Kindly accept NIRMAL INDUSTRIAL
Approved Vender Make / Bidder to follow Vendor list
3638 46 CONTROLS PVT LTD as Approved make for
THERMAL RELIEF VALVE attached with tender
THERMAL RELIEF VALVE
34. 706 of Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept MICROFINISH, FLOWCHEM,
Bidder to follow Vendor list
3638 47 CHECK VALVES/NON ADVANCE VALVES as Approved make for
attached with tender
RETURN VALVE CHECK VALVES/NON RETURN VALVE
35. 707 of Approved Vender Make Kindly accept TEAM POWER as Approved Bidder to follow Vendor list
56
3638 /ELECTRONIC DISPLAY UNIT make for ELECTRONIC DISPLAY UNIT attached with tender
36. Kindly accept FCG/ FLEXPRO/ EX-PROTECTA
707 of Approved Vender Make / Bidder to follow Vendor list
58 and SHYAM SWITCHGEAR as Approved make
3638 MANUAL CALL POINTS attached with tender
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No. No.
37. Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept TOSHNIWAL / CRYOGENIC as
707 of ADDITIVE INJECTION SKID & Approved make for ADDITIVE INJECTION Bidder to follow Vendor list
60
3638 PANEL FOR BLUE DYE / SKID & PANEL FOR BLUE DYE / MARKER / attached with tender
MARKER / POWER / TURBO POWER / TURBO
38. 707 of Approved Vender Make / Kindly accept AST as Approved make for Bidder to follow Vendor list
61
3638 PROXIMITY CARDS PROXIMITY CARDS attached with tender
39. Approved Vender Make /
707 of Kindly accept V AUTOMAT as Approved make Bidder to follow Vendor list
66 & 6.9 MAGNETIC LEVEL
3638 for MAGNETIC LEVEL GAIGE/INDICATOR attached with tender
GAIGE/INDICATOR
40. 708 of Approved Vender Make / GAS Kindly accept ESP SAFETY as Approved make Bidder to follow Vendor list
69
3638 DETECTOR for GAS DETECTOR attached with tender
41. 708 of Kindly accept RELIANCE ENGG. /EXCEL
3638 HYDRO-PNEUMATICS/ BALDOTA VALVE &
Approved Vender Make /
FITTINGS /ARYA CRAFTS/ PANAM Bidder to follow Vendor list
73 INSTRUMENT TUBING AND
ENGINEERS/ PRECISION ENGINEERING attached with tender
FITTINGS(SS)
INDUSTRIES as Approved make for
INSTRUMENT TUBING AND FITTINGS(SS)
42. 708 of Approved Vender Make Kindly accept FLEXPRO ELECTRICALS (P)
3638 /PUSHBUTTONS – RESET LTD and SHYAM SWITCHGEAR as Approved Bidder to follow Vendor list
76, 77 & 78
PB’S FOR HOOTERS, make for PUSHBUTTONS – RESET PB’S FOR attached with tender
BEACON’S, HOOTERS. HOOTERS, BEACON’S, HOOTERS.
43. - Approved Vender Make/ 3 WAY Kindly accept MICROFINISH and 2L as Bidder to follow Vendor list
1.155
VALVE Approved make for 3 WAY VALVE attached with tender
44. - Approved Vender Make/ Kindly accept ABB INDIA LIMITED as
Bidder to follow Vendor list
6.8 TERMINAL AUTOMATION Approved make for TERMINAL AUTOMATION
attached with tender
SYSTEM SYSTEM
45. - Approved Vender Make/ LIQUID Kindly accept ABB INDIA LIMITED as
Bidder to follow Vendor list
6.8 METERING SYSTEM (MASS Approved make for LIQUID METERING
attached with tender
FLOW METER) SYSTEM (MASS FLOW METER)
46. - Approved Vender Make/ Kindly accept VIRDI, RBH as Approved make Bidder to follow Vendor list
6.1
ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM for ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM attached with tender

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No. No.
47. - Approved Vender Make/ Kindly accept MICROFINISH as Approved Bidder to follow Vendor list
6.1
MOTOR OPERATED VALVES make for MOTOR OPERATED VALVES attached with tender
48. - Approved Vender Make/ GAUGE Kindly accept V-AUTOMAT as Approved make Bidder to follow Vendor list
6.2
GLASSES & COCKS for GAUGE GLASSES & COCKS attached with tender
49. - Approved Vender Make/
Kindly accept SHYAM SWITCHGEAR as Bidder to follow Vendor list
26.0 JUNCTION BOX & CABLE
Approved make for JB and GLANDs attached with tender
GLAND
50. - Approved Vender Make/
Kindly accept RAYCHEM/Indcoil make for
DISTRIBUTION Bidder to follow Vendor list
5.0 DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER (OIL
TRANSFORMER (OIL attached with tender
IMMERSED)
IMMERSED)
51. - Approved Vender Make/
Kinldy accept RAYCHEM/Indcoil make for Bidder to follow Vendor list
6.0 DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER (DRY TYPE) attached with tender
TRANSFORMER (DRY TYPE)
52. - Approved Vender Make/LDB /
Kindly accept ABB/C&S make for LDB / SDB / Bidder to follow Vendor list
11.0 SDB / ACDB / PDB
ACDB / PDB (LIGHTING). attached with tender
(LIGHTING).
53. - Approved Vender Make/HT Kinldy accept AVOCAB/RHINO CABLE/GEMS Bidder to follow Vendor list
13.0
CABLES CABLE make for HT CABLES attached with tender
54. - Approved Vender Make/LV Kinldy accept AVOCAB/RHINO CABLE make Bidder to follow Vendor list
14.0
CABLES for LV CABLES attached with tender
55. - Approved Vender Make/LT Kindly accept AVOCAB/RHINO CABLE make Bidder to follow Vendor list
14.0
CONTROL CABLES for LT CONTROL CABLES attached with tender
56. - Kindly accept FCG Flame proof contorl
Approved Vender
gears/FCG Power/Promt Engineering Bidder to follow Vendor list
14.0 Make/FLAMEPROOF
works/Volt tech make for FLAMEPROOF attached with tender
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
57. - Approved Vender Make/HIGH Kindly accept Utkarsh India LTD/SURYA/ make Bidder to follow Vendor list
19.0
MAST for HIGH MAST attached with tender

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58. - Kindly accept DMP/RABI
Approved Vender Make/CABLE Bidder to follow Vendor list
28.0 Enginnering/Mahaveer/Elcon/Rukmani/ make
TRAY attached with tender
for Cable tray
59. - Kindly accept Calcutta Pole/Surya/Utkarsh India
Approved Vender Make/STREET Bidder to follow Vendor list
44.0 LTD/ India Pole make for STREET LIGHTING
LIGHTING POLES attached with tender
POLES
60. - Approved Vender Make/LED Kindly accept SURYA/ Havells/OSRAM make Bidder to follow Vendor list
54.0
LIGHT FIXTURES for LED LIGHT FIXTURES attached with tender
61. - Approved Vendor Make
Kindly accept CORAL make of IP PBX,
COMMUNICATION/ IT Bidder to follow Vendor list
9.2 ALCATEL & PANASONIC make of
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACS attached with tender
Telephone/IP PBX as well.
SYSTEMS - Telephone / IP-PBX
62. - Approved Vendor Make for
Kindly accept ARMTEL & ZENITEL for this Bidder to follow Vendor list
23 PLANT COMMUNICATION
category attached with tender
SYSTEMS
63. - Approved Vendor Make for
Kindly accept Motorola make of wireless tetra Bidder to follow Vendor list
25 WIRELESS TETRA
solution and Sheetal wireless. attached with tender
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
64. - Approved Vendor Make for Kindly accept Virdi & HIK Vision makes for this Bidder to follow Vendor list
1
ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS category attached with tender
65. - Approved Vendor Make for Bidder to follow Vendor list
2 Kindly accept Perto make for this category
TURNSTILE attached with tender
66. - Approved Vendor Make for
Kindly accept HIK Vision, Panasonic & Sparsh Bidder to follow Vendor list
1&2 CCTV CAMERAS & VIDEO
make for this category. attached with tender
MONITORING SOFTWARES

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[ANNEXURE XV TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT]

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 This document describes the guarantee requirements, which the CONTRACTOR must fulfil
to meet the contractual obligations. The price reduction criteria for shortfall in the guarantee
parameters and the rejection criteria of the various facilities being supplied by the
CONTRACTOR under this Tender are outlined in this document.

1.2 Guarantee requirements as spelt out in this document shall have to be demonstrated by the
CONTRACTOR for acceptance of the various facilities of the Tender by the OWNER.

1.3 The guarantee parameters as outlined in this document shall be adjusted suitably in the event
of variation in the ambient conditions as specified in the bid document. CONTRACTOR shall
furnish all calculations as may be required for this purpose.

1.4 CONTRACTOR shall arrange all necessary tools, tackles, instruments and facilities as may
be required to establish the guarantee parameters during the performance tests.

1.5 CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the equipment / complete system for the design, materials,
workmanship, size, capacity, performance and compliance with various technical
requirements forming the part of the CONTRACTOR'S scope and outlined variously in the
bid document. This guarantee shall also include the sub ordered/bought out items forming a
part of the CONTRACTOR's supplies.

1.6 The CONTRACTOR shall repair / replace any part of equipment / component / sub system /
complete system free of cost and without loss of time if:
a) There is fault in design or
b) There is defect in material or workmanship and / or it does not comply with fabrication
requirements or a wrong selection of material for the process requirements as
established, or
c) It fails to meet the size, capacity, performance requirements or it is identified that the
material /equipment supplied is faulty, or
d) It does not comply with requirements of the bid package / Contract, or
e) The material supplied is damaged during transit or during execution of the work.

1.7 OWNER's / PMC's inspection or review/approval of the CONTRACTOR's design /documents

/ drawing shall in no way absolve the CONTRACTOR from his responsibilities towards
meeting the guarantees for the various systems outlined in this document.

2.0 GUARANTEES

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These guarantees are in addition to and without derogation from the responsibilities, liabilities
and guarantees of the CONTRACTOR specified elsewhere in the Bidding Documents. For the
purpose of this Clause, Guarantees means:

i. Engineering Guarantee.
ii. Workmanship Guarantee.
iii. Performance Guarantee.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible within the scope of work of the Tender the aforesaid
guarantees as herein more specifically set out and detailed.

2.1 ENGINEERING GUARANTEE.

2.1.1 As design and engineering is in the CONTRACTOR’s scope of work and the project shall be
executed based on the engineering performed, it shall be the prime responsibility of the
CONTRACTOR to carry out such design and engineering in accordance with good and
sound engineering practices and standard codes applicable to such design and/or
engineering.

2.1.2 In case any error or omission in such design or engineering requires reengineering which
results in any new requirements for systems/equipment/materials, the same shall be supplied
and/or carried by the CONTRACTOR within the scope of work and within the contractual
period without extra cost to the OWNER or entitlement of extension of time.

2.1.3 The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee that the system design shall meet and comply with the
Tender Document and:
i. The equipment selected
ii. The Site Criteria
iii. The Data sheets, Engineering specifications, Standards, Design guidelines and other
documents attached with Bidding document.
iv. Statutory regulations and requirements.

2.1.4 The CONTRACTOR shall check the technical portion of the Bidding Document for its
accuracy to meet the proposed guarantees and in case of deficiency shall inform
PMC/OWNER immediately and take necessary rectification action. Further, if any changes
are required in sizing of piping, pumps capacity, Diesel engines, Firefighting/protection
system etc., to meet the guarantees for achieving the desired throughput of the Marketing
Terminal as defined elsewhere in the Bidding Document then CONTRACTOR shall inform
the PMC/OWNER immediately & rectify the same at no extra cost to owner or extension of
time.

2.2 WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE

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2.2.1 Workmanship for construction shall be carried out in accordance with the stipulations of the
Bidding Documents. Any rectification of any defective material supply or work done shall be
made good in accordance with the instructions of Engineer-in-Charge without any extra cost
or entitlement of extension of time to the CONTRACTOR or shall, if so, considered by the
PMC/OWNER, be replaced by new equipment within the relative scope of work.
2.2.2 The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee and accept full responsibility for all materials (including
equipment and all components/parts) and works within the CONTRACTOR’s scope of supply
and/or works with regard to:
i. Selection of materials;
ii. Material specifications and metallurgy as per Biding Documents;
iii. Fabrication workmanship;
iv. Work specifications as per Bidding Documents;
v. Engagement of highly experienced, reliable and qualified suppliers, and/or sub-
Contractors.

2.3 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

2.3.1 The CONTRACTOR shall submit the Performance Guarantee Test Procedure for all the
Performance Tests to be carried-out for all the equipment/systems/package skids, for the
approval of the PMC/OWNER prior to actual conduction of the tests.

2.3.2 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the performance, capacities, sizing criteria of
the systems /equipment/materials /package skids supplied by them in terms of the
guaranteed operational or functional performance for every systems/ equipment/package
skids as laid down in Tender document. System/equipment / materials /package skids which
does not perform/meet to /the guarantees shall either be replaced or altered, repaired or
replaced in parts or components (including dismantling, transportation, erection, hook-up,
commissioning etc.) by the CONTRACTOR in consultation with the PMC within the scope of
work at no extra cost to the OWNER and without entitlement of extension of time to the
CONTRACTOR.

2.3.3 All major equipment tabulated below in Table 1 shall be individually performance tested to
demonstrate sustained MCR operation and guaranteed parameters w.r.t the design
parameters and other major parameters/data sheet incorporated in the Bidding document.
If the performance of these equipment is below the design limits during PGTR tests, then
para 2.3.4 shall be applicable.

Table 1: List of major equipment for which PGTR is applicable

SLNO EQUIPMENT PRODUCT QTY (NOS)
1 TLF PUMP MS 02
2 TLF PUMP HSD 03
3 TLF PUMP ATF 02
4 DIESEL ENGINE PUMP FIRE WATER 06
5 JOCKEY PUMP FIRE WATER 02

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2.3.4 In case equipment capacities and performance are found to be below the guaranteed
parameters during performance test run, CONTRACTOR will be required to replace or carry
out rectification/remedial measure as required in each equipment/ system to achieve
guaranteed figures. The replacement/rectification/modification/remedial action shall be
carried out by CONTRACTOR without any commercial implication with respect to time and
cost to the OWNER. In case CONTRACTOR fails to achieve guaranteed figure even after
rectification/modification/remedial action, price adjustment/penalty as per para no. 2.5 shall
be applicable. In case of the Performance of the equipment beyond the price
adjustment/penalty, the equipment shall be rejected.

2.3.5 HYDRAULIC GUARANTEE:

Contractor in coordination and jointly with the Loading Arm/ terminal automation system
Contractor shall demonstrate the Hydraulic Guarantee of the Terminal as follows:

2.3.5.1 MS Truck Loading: Loading of one compartment of 5KL capacity in four separate
trucks (Each of 5KL capacity compartment) “simultaneously” using four different
loading bays/arms (top loading arms) with two pumps in operation, within a time
duration of less than or equal to 4 minutes (Excluding truck parking time and connection
setup time).

2.3.5.2 HSD Truck Loading: Loading of one compartment of 5KL capacity in eight separate
trucks (Each of 5KL capacity compartment) “simultaneously” using eight different
loading bays/arms (top loading arms) with two pumps in operation, within a time
duration of less than or equal to 4 minutes (Excluding truck parking time and connection
setup time)

2.3.5.3 ATF Truck Loading: Loading of one compartment of 5KL capacity in two separate
trucks (Each of 5KL capacity compartment) “simultaneously” using two different
loading bays/arms (top loading arms) with one pump in operation, within a time duration
of less than or equal to 4 minutes (Excluding truck parking and connection set up time).

2.3.5.4 The above guarantees shall be demonstrated for four times for each product.

2.3.5.5 Combination of all pumps operation for the above shall also be demonstrated.

PMC/OWNER shall witness all the Guarantee tests as mentioned above.

2.3.6 GUARANTEE ON DIFFERENTIAL SETTLEMENT OF TANK

Contractor shall demonstrate the guarantee of differential settlement of each Tank of the
Terminal as follows:

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2.3.6.1 Any differential settlement of tank during hydro test shall not be greater than 13 mm
per 10 meters of circumference of the tank or a uniform settlement of maximum 50 mm.
If the settlement is above these permissible limits then para 2.4 shall be applicable

2.3.6.2 Hydro test procedure shall be as per API- 653.

PMC/OWNER shall witness all the Guarantee tests as mentioned above.

2.4 REPAIR / RECTIFICATION / MODIFICATION/ REPLACEMENT

In case if the CONTRACTOR fails to meet and/or shortfall in the guarantees requirement
during the testing or demonstration of guarantees then CONTRACTOR shall carry out within
a maximum period of three months’ necessary repair / rectification / modification /
replacement at his own cost and through his own agency to improve the supplied systems
and/or works to prove the guaranteed parameters in the final performance guarantee test.
Should the systems continue to underperform and not meet the guarantee requirements,
price adjustment towards the same as detailed in para no: 2.5 shall be applicable.

2.5 PRICE ADJUSTMENT/PENALTY TOWARDS NOT MEETING THE GUARANTEE

PARAMETERS

2.5.1 OWNER shall be entitled for price adjustment/ penalty, limited to percentage of the Overall
Contract value as tabulated below in Table 2 on account of not meeting the specified
Guarantees and the same shall not be paid to the CONTRACTOR. The price
adjustment/penalty as specified against each Guarantee shall be recovered / deducted from
the CONTRACTOR’S RA/FINAL bills. Owner may without prejudice to any methods of
recovery, deduct the amount of such price adjustment from any money due or which may at
any time become due to CONTRACTOR from its obligations and liabilities under the contract.

Table 2:
Sl. No Guarantee Price adjustment/penalty amount
as % (percentage) of Total Contract
Value (SP 0)
A Performance Guarantee 0.1% per equipment as per Table1:
List of Major equipment in para 2.3.3
B Hydraulic Guarantee as specified in para 2.3.5 above
B.1 MS Truck Loading
a If the TLF loading duration is above

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Marketing Terminal Project at Devangonthi, Bangalore

LSTK-A PACKAGE : TANKAGE AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL, MECHANICAL, PIPING,

ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & FIRE FIGHTING WORKS
VOLUME I : COMMERCIAL

4 minutes 1%
B.2 HSD Truck Loading
a If the TLF loading duration is above
4 minutes 1%
B.3 ATF Truck Loading
a If the TLF loading duration is above
4 minutes 1%
C Guarantee on Differential settlement of Tank beyond the limits as detailed in para
2.3.6.1 above
C.1 MS/HSD/ATF tanks 1% per tank
C.2 Balance A/G tanks 0.1% per tank

2.5.2 These Price Adjustment/penalties for not meeting the Guarantees are over and above the
Price adjustment towards slippage in mechanical completion as detailed in SCC clause 27.0
and any other penalties mentioned in the Bidding Document. Both these clauses are
independent and shall be imposed/recovered as applicable as the case may be.

2.5.3 The total discount on account of price adjustment/penalties for not meeting the guarantees
as specified above in Table 2 and Price Adjustment for slippage in mechanical completion
as specified in clause 27 of SCC shall be limited to 10% (Ten percent) of Total Contract
value.

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गैर विमानन पैट्रोवियम उत्पादोों हे तु

उद्योग गुणित्ता वनयोंत्रण मैन्युअि

INDUSTRY QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL

FOR
NON-AVIATION PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

चौथा संशोधन
FOURTH REVISION

अप्रैल 2019 से प्रभावी

EFFECTIVE – April-2019

(ससर्फ आं तरिक परिचालन हेतु)

(For Internal Circulation Only)

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PREFACE

Industry Quality Control Manual for Non-Aviation Petroleum Products

(Fourth Revision) is released in accordance with letter reference number
R-12042(11)/146/2017-OR-II (P-29296) dated 9th April 2019 issued by
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, New Delhi.

IQCM-2019 is applicable to the entire Oil Industry (Refineries, Pipelines

and Marketing Companies) in Public and Private Sectors and any
outsourcing arrangement for Marketing and/or Distribution of Petroleum
Products by the oil companies with other agencies covering the existing as
well as future such networks.

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INDUSTRY QUALITY CONTROL WORKING GROUP

Sr. No. Name Designation Company

1. Shri S. Bhattacharjee ED (QC) IOCL Marketing

2. Shri P. D. Dusane GM (QC) IOCL Marketing

3. Shri A. Debnath DGM (QA) BPCL Marketing

4. Smt. Shilpa Jamadar Manager (QA) BPCL Marketing

5. Shri Sunny C M GM (QC) HPCL Marketing

6. Shri S. W. Khadilkar DGM (QC) HPCL Marketing

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FOR NON-AVIATION PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

AMENDMENT RECORD
Amendments
Revision No. Revision Section / (Page No.) Embodied By Date
Date

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CONTENTS

SECTIONS

Section :1 Introduction
Section :2 Product Quality and Specifications
Section :3 Receipt
Section :4 Storage
Section :5 Dispatch
Section :6 Additional Controls for Highly Quality Sensitive Products
Section :7 Sampling
Section :8 Laboratory Support

ANNEXURES

Annexure: 1 Product Quality Failure Investigation

APPENDICES

Appendix :1 Specification for Naphtha, Motor Gasoline, Kerosene, Automotive Diesel,

High Flash Diesel, Light Diesel Oil and Fuel Oils.
Appendix : 2 Quality Control Checks.
Appendix : 2a Activities & Retention of Samples.
Appendix : 3 Pre-Discharge Tests for Ocean Tankers / Barges.
Appendix : 4 Quality Control Checks – Tank Wagon and Tank Truck Operations.
Appendix : 5 Quality Control Checks – Barrels (Other Than Lubes)
Appendix : 6 Tanker Tank Cleaning Key
Appendix : 7 Tanker Tanks Fitness Certificate
Appendix : 8 Storage Tanks/Tank Truck Cleaning Data
Appendix : 9 Log Book – Tanker / PLT Operations
Appendix : 10 Inland Pipeline Transfer Log Book
Appendix : 11 Sample Label – Tank Wagon Filling Point / Monthly Monitoring / Batch
Formation
Appendix : 11a Sample Label – Tank Truck Filling Point
Appendix : 11b Sample Label – Bunkering Filling Point
Appendix : 12 Record Of Samples Retained / Disposed
Appendix : 13 Batch Control Log Book
Appendix : 14 Code Letters of Refineries/Terminals/Installations/Depots
Appendix : 15 Batch Formation Tests
Appendix : 16 Procedures for Tank Truck / Tank Wagon Grade Change Over
Appendix : 17 Inspection Guide for Non-Aviation Products Storage Points
Appendix : 18 Areas of Responsibility for Maintaining the Quality of Products
Appendix : 19 Product Acceptance Limits Ex. Refineries/Pipelines/Imports
Appendix : 20 Glossary of Terms

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SECTION – 1

Introduction

PAGE
SUBJECT
NO.
Objective 1
Purpose & Scope 1-2
Quality Control Organization 2
Quality Control Responsibilities 2
Role of Quality Control Department and Quality Audit Inspections 3
Product Specification 3
Documentation 3-4

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OBJECTIVE

To evolve a uniform Quality Control procedure for handling of the Non-Aviation Petroleum
Products viz. Naphtha, Motor Gasoline and its variants, Kerosene, Automotive Diesel Fuel
and its variants, High Flash Diesel, Light Diesel Oil, Fuel Oils & its variants and other
products applicable to the entire Oil Industry (including Refineries, Pipelines and Marketing
Companies) in Public and Private Sectors and any outsourcing arrangement for marketing
and / or distribution made by the oil companies with other agencies covering the existing
as well as future such networks.

Motor Gasoline (IS 2796) is referred in this manual as MS and Automotive Diesel Fuel
(IS 1460) is referred as HSD.

However, for special petroleum products like Special Boiling Petroleum Product (SBP),
MTO, Hexane etc., the oil marketing companies shall prepare their own standard operating
procedures with regard to storage, handling and distribution system along with its quality
monitoring and shall ensure that the laid down procedures are also being followed.

1.2 PURPOSE

The purpose of procedures outlined in this manual is to ensure that;

1.2.1 All non-aviation petroleum products, whether indigenously produced in Indian refineries or
imported, are received in accordance with the respective specifications laid down from time
to time and they enter the marketing and distribution system in 'refinery good condition’.

1.2.2 They are stored and handled with due care so as to keep them 'on-specification' at all
times.

1.2.3 They are delivered from various storage points by different modes of transportation in good
condition and conforming to respective specifications laid down from time to time.

1.2.4 A well-defined system of quality control checks and documentation exists to achieve this
purpose.

1.3 SCOPE

1.3.1 The procedures outlined in this manual are only the minimum requirements in order to
ensure product quality of the non-aviation petroleum products. Therefore, the standard
operating procedures with due regard to the safety in handling of petroleum products in
general, have to be followed as laid down in the respective “Safety and Operations
Manuals” and also in the "Industry Manual on Acceptance of Product by Marketing
Companies and Related Issues”. It is expected that such standard procedures will be
followed at all times in addition to the instructions contained in the following pages which
are with reference to quality aspects only.

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The procedures outlined in this manual are applicable to the entire Oil Industry (including
Refineries, Pipelines and Marketing Companies) in Public Sector Undertakings, Joint
Ventures and Private Sector, covering existing as well as future such networks

With the introduction of Bio Fuels i.e. Ethanol & Ethanol blended Motor Gasoline, Bio-
Diesel and Bio-Diesel blended HSD etc., standard operating procedures as laid down in
the respective manuals have to be followed to ensure that the product of requisite quality
as per the laid down standards is delivered.

Similarly, the respective oil companies shall prepare the standard operating procedures
with regard to their branded fuel storage, handling and distribution system for quality
monitoring and shall ensure that the laid down procedure are also being followed.

The committee comprising “PSU Industry QC group” shall develop, update, and review the
Industry Quality Control Manual as per the requirements under intimation to MOP&NG.

1.3.2 Any changes in the laid down procedures, before inclusion in the manual, shall be
forwarded to MOP&NG for their advice / notice. Such changes shall be issued in the form
of amendments, with serial number and the same shall be recorded in the amendment
record of this manual.

1.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

1.4.1 All those associated with the handling of petroleum products bear the responsibility to
ensure that the product delivered is in a clean and good condition, meeting the relevant
quality standards. Consequences of delivering "off-specification, contaminated and wrong
product” are extremely serious.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.5.1 Refinery shall carryout full specification test for all products as per BIS specification /
contractual specification as applicable before release of the product. Subsequently during
supply chain management, critical tests will be carried out by Marketing QC as specified in
this manual to ensure product quality at every stage and before delivery to end user.

1.5.2 The responsibility for ensuring proper quality control at various Terminals, Installations,
Depots etc., rests with the Operations Department. While the primary responsibility for
implementation of quality control practices rests with the concerned officers of each
location, the overall responsibility for quality control implementation will be that of the
Location-In-charge. Each Terminal & Installation shall identify an officer as Quality Control
Co-ordinator. In case of Depots; the Depot In-charge shall be the Quality Control Co-
ordinator. Operations department shall maintain the list of such Quality Control Co-
ordinator duly updated from time to time. Operations department shall ensure that
adequate training is imparted to personnel handling petroleum products during receipt,
storage and dispatch.

1.5.3 Operations Department / Controlling office, shall carry out Audits to ensure implementation
of the laid down Quality Control procedures. Such Audits shall be carried out at least once
in a year at each location and observations shall be recorded in Inspection guide covering
the major areas of activities at the location. (Appendix 17).

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The audit team shall obtain status of compliance report / corrective action taken on the last
QC inspection from the location and if not complied, record any impediments in carrying
out compliance / corrective action as per the manualized QC procedures.

1.6 ROLE OF QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT AND QUALITY AUDIT

INSPECTIONS
The quality control department shall formulate quality control guidelines / policies required
under Clause 1.3 in coordination with the requirement of operations, sales department,
etc.

Officers of the Quality Control department shall carry out quality control audit of storage
points.

Such audits shall be carried out at least once in a year, and observations recorded in
Quality Control Inspection guide covering the major areas of activities at the location.
(Appendix 17).

Location In-charge in association with QC Co-ordinator shall ensure to enlist location-

specific quality procedures as applicable. Location In-charge and QC Co-ordinator shall
also carry out self-Audit on half-yearly basis (Appendix-17) and shall ensure that suitable
corrective actions are taken on the observed lapses.

Minimum 10% of locations shall be audited jointly once in a year on surprise basis by
Operations Department and Quality Control department (Head Office) officials for better
implementation of quality control procedures at the location.
The audit team shall obtain status of compliance report / corrective action taken on the last
QC inspection from the location and if not complied, record any impediments in carrying
out compliance / corrective action as per the manualized QC procedures.
In case of Common User Terminals (CUT), QC audit shall be conducted jointly once in a
year by Industry QC team.

1.7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

1.7.1 Most of the Non-Aviation Petroleum products covered in this Manual are marketed to
current BIS Specification (Appendix 1) and / or as per the requirements of the Gazette
Notification issued by Government of India from time to time and / or guidelines issued by
MOP&NG / Regulatory authorities from time to time.

In case of branded automotive fuels supplied by Oil companies, the fuel shall also meet
the relevant BIS Specification.

1.8 DOCUMENTATION

1.8.1 All Quality control activities shall be duly documented in standard formats. The documents
under normal circumstances shall be preserved for minimum three years.

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1.8.2 In case of any product quality failure, the relevant QC documents, test reports & failure
investigation report shall be retained for five years or till the completion of the investigation
/arbitration of the case whichever is later and shall be dispose-off only after the necessary
approval from controlling department. Such documents shall be maintained in a separate
file for records. The documents shall ensure the traceability to the relevant batch of the
product for investigation in case of any deviation observed or for product failure. The
samples shall be retained as per Appendix 2A.

1.8.3 Any amendments issued to Industry Quality Control Manual (IQCM) shall be incorporated
in the IQCM and implemented by the location In-Charge.

1.8.4 All QC Circulars / Bulletins, IQCM, Industry Manual on Acceptance of Product, Industry
Manual on Operations, Quality & Safety on Anhydrous Ethanol for automotive fuel,
Biodiesel, Branded fuels, Special Products, etc. shall be available at Location.

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SECTION – 2

Product Quality and Specifications

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Manufacturing Specifications 1
Marketing Specifications 1

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2.0 PRODUCT QUALITY AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS

2.1.1 All products mentioned in this manual are either manufactured in PSU / Private / JV
Refineries or imported from foreign sources. It is therefore of utmost importance to ensure
that all products enter the marketing system from indigenous refineries or from import
sources with a quality level within the specification limits and / or as per the requirements
of the Gazette Notification issued by Government of India and / or guidelines issued by
MOP&NG / Regulatory Authorities from time to time. The concerned Location-in-charge
shall be responsible for ensuring this.

2.1.2 Marketing Companies / Parallel Marketers shall keep sufficient margin in respect of
sensitive characteristics of the product specifications while procuring product from Indian
Refineries (PSU / Private / JV) or through import. This is in order to meet the required
specifications of products on receipt at marketing storage and at final consumers’ end as
the product moves through different modes of transportation. Accordingly manufacturing
specification shall be worked out separately for rail, road, sea and pipeline transportation.

2.1.3 Manufacturing Specification shall be worked out considering the various factors that
include mode of transport, batch size, stringency of specifications, requirement for doping
the bio-fuels, ageing and special customer requirements etc. Reproducibility of the test
method or ISO 4259 may also be considered for arriving at the manufacturing
specifications. However, the requirements in Appendix 19 shall be maintained at the
manufacturing end for the products mentioned therein. Manufacturing specifications for
the existing pipelines that are not covered in Appendix 19 and new upcoming pipelines
shall be finalized on case to case basis to ensure quality of product at the receiving
location. In absence of study, the quality cushion parameters will be the value having the
highest cushion as per appendix 19.

2.1.4 In view of marketing of E-10 (10 % Ethanol Blended MS), the oil companies may be
allowed the necessary adjustment for RON and other parameters like Distillation, Sulphur,
Olefins, Aromatics & Benzene at the refinery end. The product (E-10) while leaving the
terminal should be in line with the BIS specifications. Suitable modalities for such
adjustments between Refineries and Marketing Terminals may be worked out by the Oil
Industry.

2.2 MARKETING SPECIFICATIONS

2.2.1 Release of products from the storage point shall conform to the latest BIS specifications
(Appendix 1) and / or Gazette Notification issued by Government of India / Regulatory
Authorities from time to time.

2.2.2 Wherever BIS specifications do not exist for a product (for example Naphtha); respective
Oil Marketing Company in consultation with the consumer shall draw the guaranteed
specification.

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SECTION – 3

Receipt

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Responsibilities 1
Sampling of tanks nominated for receiving product 1
Receipt by Ocean Tankers (Indigenous / Imported) 1
Pre-discharge tests , Interface Accommodation
2-3
(Receipt by Ocean Tankers)
Receipt by Barges 4
Receipt by Pipeline Transfers 4-8
Receipt by Tank-Wagons 8-9
Receipt by Unconnected Tank-Wagons 9
Receipt by Tank Trucks 9-10
Receipt by Barrels 10
Receipt of Additives / Dye / Marker from Vendor 10
Batch Number 11

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3.0 RECEIPT

3.0.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for maintaining the quality of products are as given in Appendix 18 of this
Manual and in "Industry Manual on Acceptance of Product by Marketing Companies and
Related Issues".

3.1 SAMPLING OF TANKS NOMINATED FOR RECEIVING PRODUCT

The sampling of tanks nominated for receiving product through various modes is described
in respective clauses of this section.

3.2 RECEIPT BY OCEAN TANKERS - INDIGENOUS / IMPORTED

3.2.1 When a common line is used for receiving products, all tanks except the tank receiving the
product, shall be positively segregated by suitable devices like DBBV (Double Blocked
Bleed Valve) or by dropping spool pieces etc.

Before receipt of product is effected through ocean tanker, it shall be ensured that upper,
middle & lower samples are drawn (jointly with surveyor/OMC wherever applicable) from
the individual tank/s nominated for receipt. Density of UML samples shall be measured
separately and record shall be maintained. If the densities of the UML samples are within
+3.0 Kg/m3 between the layers a composite sample shall be retained (Appendix 2A) till
the post-receipt batch is established.

In case variation in density observed is beyond +3.0 Kg/m3, Upper/Middle/Lower (UML)

samples shall be individually drawn, labeled, sealed and retained (Appendix 2A) till the
post-receipt batch is established.

In case of SKO if there is no fresh receipt in the tank for 7 days or more the top sample
shall be tested for Flash Point and Density.

If a common line is used for receiving two different products where pigging is not resorted
to, a suitable PCK plug shall be provided. The interface shall be handled in consultation
with QC department.

If a common line is used for receiving two different grades of the same product, the
interface shall be accommodated into the lower grade in line with clause 3.3.5.

3.2.2 Load port test report and after loading vessel composite test report shall be checked to
ensure conformity to the required specifications. Load port shore tank(s) and tanker
tank(s) samples (Appendix 2A) shall be collected from the master, and retained. The
density recorded on the label shall be verified with the observed density at 15°C for the
tanker tank samples. Discharge arrangements shall be adjusted so as to avoid any
possible contamination.

3.2.3 Tanker tank ullages shall be taken. An all-level sample (bottom sample on need basis)
from individual tanker tanks shall be checked for test A (Appendix 2) for conformity with
load port shore tank/s and tanker tank/s densities. In the event the observations (as per
Test-A) are found unsatisfactory concerned department shall be informed for further
advice.

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Two sets of individual tanker tank samples shall be drawn and one set to be sent to
laboratory for Pre-Discharge Test along with ullage report and load-port test report. The
second set shall be retained as per Appendix 2A.

In case of multi-product receipt through Ocean tanker, the ullages shall be taken once
again before the commencement of pumping of the next product and verified with the
earlier recorded ullages to ensure that there is no inter tank migration / leakage.

3.2.4 PRE-DISCHARGE TESTS

If the above (Clause 3.2.3) observations are satisfactory, a proportionate (on volumetric
ratio) composite of the tanker tank samples shall be prepared at laboratory and shall be
tested for the relevant Pre-Discharge tests (Appendix 3). In case of imported cargo it shall
be tested for batch formation test parameters at first port of call (unless specified otherwise
in contract) and Pre-Discharge test at subsequent port/s. Discharge shall commence if the
test results are satisfactory.
3.2.5 If the composite sample prepared at lab fails, then individual tanker tank samples shall be
checked for the failing quality parameter/s. The individual tanker tanks for which the
sample does not meet specification shall be isolated and only those tanks that meet the
Pre-Discharge test requirements shall be declared fit for discharge. Discharge shall
commence from the passing tanks, only after obtaining vessel’s confirmation on positive
segregation of the failed cargo tanks. Repeat joint samples for failed tanker tank/s may be
tested to check any possibility of sampling error. The concerned department shall be
intimated of the failure immediately.
3.2.5.1 In the event of any product quality failure noted, it shall be investigated immediately as per
the procedure laid down in the Industry Manual on Acceptance of Products by Marketing
Companies and in line with Clause 4.6 of the IQCM.

In case of re-berthing (moving to outer anchorage and coming back) of vessel, PD Test
shall be conducted again and the procedure as outlined in clause 3.2 shall be followed.
In case of change of jetty within the same port area, PD test need not be carried out again.
3.2.6 INTERFACE ACCOMMODATION
In case of Tanker receipt through MPPL, the limits given for interface accommodation in
clause 3.3.5 shall be followed.

3.2.7 Before commencement of discharge, ship’s manifold and line content shall be identified. In
case of a product different from that to be discharged, the same shall be drained out in to
slop tank of the tanker.

3.2.7.1 The product lying in the pipeline shall be verified for dormancy of more than one month. In
case the product lying in the pipeline is dormant for a month or more, samples shall be
drawn from both the ends of line and shall be subjected to monthly monitoring tests as per
(Appendix 2). Additionally, copper corrosion test shall be carried out for MS, Naphtha and
HFHSD. The records shall be maintained for earlier product in the line, line quantity and its
density for the last operation.

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3.2.7.2 For the first half an hour, the tanker discharge shall be closely monitored for Test ‘A’ at
jetty end / ship’s manifold, to ensure the quality of product that is being discharged and
record maintained.
3.2.7.3 During the first half an hour of product pumping, samples (white oils only) shall be taken
from sampling cocks at jetty end / Ship's manifold every 10 minutes (at 00-10-20-30
Minutes) and Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) done. From the shore end, immediately on pumping of
product, running samples from the pipeline shall be tested for Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) and
compare with the density of previous line content. On completion of displacement of
earlier line content, samples drawn for next half an hour (every ten minutes at 00-10-20-
30 Minutes) to be subjected to Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) and recorded. If this test is
unsatisfactory (the variation in density is beyond + 3.0 Kg/m3 for white oil and +4.0 Kg/m3
for black oils) at 15oC compared to batch/tanker tank], action to be taken as per clause
3.2.7.5. In case individual tanker tanks are having different densities, then the jetty end /
shore end sample shall have a density of within (+) 3.0 Kg/m3(+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) of
the highest and (-) 3.0 Kg/m3 (-4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) of the lowest density of the tanker
tank(s).
3.2.7.4 These checks shall be chronologically recorded in the shore end and jetty end tanker log
book (Appendix 9). Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) shall be done every hour during the pumping
and chronologically recorded thereafter.
3.2.7.5 The pumping shall be stopped if density variation is found beyond the limit mentioned in
Clause 3.2.7.3. The pumping shall be resumed only after the reason for the variation has
been established and necessary corrective action taken.
3.2.8 Two liters retention sample each shall be taken both from jetty end and shore end
during commencement, middle and end of the discharge, sealed, labeled, time of
sampling recorded on label and retained until quality of the product after receipt is
established (Appendix 2A). In case of density variation, Clause 3.2.7.3 shall be
followed.
3.2.8.1 For Black oil products, test A shall be done every hour during pumping and shall be
chronologically recorded in the shore end and jetty end tanker log book (Appendix 9). If
this test is unsatisfactory [the variation in density is beyond +4.0 Kg/m3 at 15oC compared
to batch/tanker tank], action to be taken as per clause 3.2.7.5. Samples shall be retained
as per clause 3.2.8.

3.2.9 Sampling facility on receipt pipeline shall be so located that the samples can be drawn
from the same location of the pipeline. Facility to collect sample from the pipeline /
pipeline manifold shall be available at the jetty end and inside installation premises.

3.2.10 On completion of transfer and after allowing a minimum settling time of one hour, a Top,
Upper, Middle, Lower and Bottom samples shall be drawn from tank and retained
(Appendix 2A). T/U/M/L/B samples to be tested individually for Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) and
recorded in the respective log book. The above samples shall be sent separately along
with Test ‘A’ observations to the laboratory. The Laboratory shall also carry out Test ‘A’
and a composite of Upper, Middle and Lower samples shall be subjected to batch
formation test (Appendix 15). If the density variation of UML is more than +3.0 Kg/m3
(+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) between any two layers, batch formation test shall be carried out
individually layer-wise. The product from the tank shall be released only if the laboratory
confirms that the product meets specification requirement in respect of the tests carried
out.

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In case of Kerosene, additionally Flash Point test also shall be carried out on top sample.
A composite sample of Kerosene shall be retained for three months and record
maintained as per Appendix 12.

In case of multi product discharge of tanker through a single pipeline, for Motor Gasoline,
additional Test ‘J’ (Appendix 2) shall be carried out on Bottom sample of tank and for
HSD, additional Test ‘K’ (Appendix 2) shall be carried out on Top sample of tank.

3.2.11 RECEIPT BY BARGE

3.2.11.1 If dedicated/Single product barges are used for product receipt, following QC procedure
shall be followed:

Before receipt from barge, a UML composite sample from tank identified for receipt shall
be collected and retained till quality of the product in the tank after receipt from barge is
established.
Before commencement of discharge, 2 litres of composite of all level samples from all
barge tanks shall be jointly drawn by all the stake holders, sealed, labeled and retained.

During receipt from Barge, 2 litres each of initial and final line samples at Barge end and
receiving location end shall be jointly collected and retained by all the stake holders.

Above samples shall be retained (Appendix 2A) till the product quality is established
after unloading of Barge in the receiving tank. After receipt, the corresponding storage
tank Upper, Middle and Lower samples shall be individually subjected to Test ‘A’
(Appendix 2) and the observations recorded before commencement of delivery.

3.2.11.2 In case of receipt by non-dedicated barges carrying multiple products, procedure given
in clause 3.2.1 to 3.2.10 as applicable shall be followed.

3.3 RECEIPT BY PIPELINES TRANSFERS

3.3.1 SAMPLING AND QUALITY CERTIFICATION / CHECKS

3.3.1.1 At the dispatching location, before a product transfer is effected through a multi-product
pipeline or a dedicated pipeline / local dedicated pipeline, it shall be ensured that the tank
nominated for transfer is having homogeneous product, meeting manufacturing
specifications in case of transfer from refinery to multi product pipeline and BIS
specification for others. For specific instances wherein product pumped through multi
product pipelines is required to be moved by coastal or other mode as an input to other
pipeline origin, manufacturing specification will be mutually decided amongst refinery
pipeline and marketing. Test Report of the nominated tank for the dispatch shall contain
UML density separately. Upper, Middle and Lower samples from the individual tank/s
nominated for transfer shall be jointly drawn by Refinery/ Marketing/ Pipeline as applicable
as per Clause A-2 of Appendix 18.

Density of UML samples shall be checked separately and recorded for the tank/s. If the
densities of the samples are within the tolerance limits a composite sample shall be
retained (Appendix 2A) till the batch is established by the receiving location.

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In case density variation between any two layers is beyond (+/-) 3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for
black oils), layer wise test reports shall be made available. Upper, Middle and Lower
(UML) sample shall be individually drawn (as applicable), labeled, sealed and retained
(Appendix 2A) till the post-receipt batch is established.

3.3.1.2 At the receiving location, before receipt of product is effected through a multi-product
pipeline or a dedicated pipeline / local dedicated pipeline, it is to be ensured that Upper,
Middle and Lower samples are jointly drawn by Refinery/Marketing/Pipeline (as applicable)
from the individual tank/s nominated for receipt. (Clause A-4 of Appendix 18). Density of
UML samples shall be checked separately and recorded for the tank/s. If the densities of
the samples are within ± 3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) between the layers, a
composite sample shall be retained (Appendix 2A) till the batch is established by the
receiving location.

In case variation in density observed is beyond +3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) in
such cases, Upper/Middle/Lower (UML) sample shall be individually, labeled, sealed and
retained (Appendix 2A) till the post receipt batch is established.

In case of SKO if there is no fresh receipt in the nominated tank for 7 days or more ensure
that the top sample is tested for Flash Point and Density.

3.3.1.3 . Details of the earlier product in pipeline shall be maintained with respect to type of
product, its density and line quantity. The product lying in the pipeline shall be verified for
dormancy of more than one month. In case the product lying in the pipeline is dormant for
a month or more, samples shall be drawn from both the ends of line and shall be subjected
to monthly monitoring tests as per (Appendix 2). Additionally, copper corrosion test shall
be carried out for MS, Naphtha and HFHSD.

3.3.2 For the first half an hour of each product being pumped through a multi-product pipeline or
a dedicated pipeline / local dedicated pipeline, samples shall be drawn from the pipeline
near the manifold at intervals of ten minutes (at 00-10-20-30 Minutes) and subjected to
Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) for each batch / tank and recorded (Appendix 10). If the test results
are satisfactory (Clause 3.2.7.3) then, the interval of sampling shall be every hour after
that. In case, the density variation is outside the permissible limits, then the pumping shall
be stopped, reasons for the variation established, corrective action taken and then
pumping could be resumed.

Whenever pumping of the product is stopped for more than one hour, and then restarted,
the procedure of the sampling during the first half an hour and then hourly sampling shall
be followed.

Two litres retention sample shall be taken, both from dispatching end and receiving end,
during commencement, middle and end of the product transfer for each batch / tank,
sealed, labeled and retained (Appendix 2A) until quality of the product after receipt is
established and record maintained. The sampling points shall be as per Clause A-6 of
Appendix 18.

3.3.3 Sampling and confirming product quality of nominated tank/s for transfer of product is
described in clause no. 3.3.1.1.

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3.3.4 When a transfer takes place from a Refinery to Marketing tank(s) through dedicated
pipeline, after receipt Batch Formation tests (excluding RON of MS) shall be carried out
before release of product. Before receipt tank samples shall be retained (Appendix 2A).
Any deviation with respect to carrying out Batch Formation tests or in case of frequent no.
of receipts in a day, the requirement of Batch formation test shall be decided by concerned
Oil Company, in consultation with Quality Control Department.

3.3.5 When transfers take place through a multi-product pipeline, care has to be exercised for
correct interface cutting and accommodation of interface as per following table.
Serial Interface Quantity
Product tank to
Number (Front + Rear) Acceptable (%)
The interface of Accommodate
of product received in the
Interface
tank *
1. MS BS IV & NAPHTHA MS BS IV 0.5
2. MS BS VI & NAPHTHA MS BS VI 0.5
3. NAPHTHA & SKO/PCK @ NAPHTHA 3.0
1.0
4. MS BS IV & PCK@ MS BS IV
2.0 (See Note-1)
1.0
5. MS BS VI & PCK @ MS BS VI
2.0 (See Note-1)
MS/PCK (Rich mixture of PCK preferably 90 -
6. HSD BS IV/ VI ++ ++
95 % by Vol. of PCK) ++
7. SKO/PCK & ATF SKO/PCK $
8. HSD BS IV & PCK@ HSD BS IV 4.0
9. HSD BS VI & PCK @ HSD BS VI 4.0
10. HFHSD & SKO/PCK HFHSD $
11. HSD BS IV/ BS VI & HFHSD HFHSD $
12. LDO & FO FO 3.0
13. MS BS VI & MS BS IV MS BS IV No limit
14. HSD BS VI & HSD BS IV HSD IV 5 **
15. MS BS IV/VI & NAPTHA NAPTHA $

* The figures indicated, as interface percentage acceptable grade wise, are directional. The interface is
approximately equal proportion of both the products. The product earmarked for multi-product pipeline transfer
shall meet manufacturing specification wherever applicable.

** Subject to both the grades meeting manufacturing specification with respect to density.

@ Pipeline Compatible Kerosene (PCK) to have 42 ppm max Sulphur for BS-IV & 9 ppm max for BS-VI grade
products.

++ Based on report of Task Force 5 appointed by MOP&NG. The interface generated can be temporarily stored
in pipeline locations in separate Interface tanks. The content from this interface storage tank can be transferred
to marketing storage tanks by maintaining the following:
a) QC advice based on Lab Blend on case to case basis.
b) Appropriate online dosing facility should be available for injection from interface tank.

$ Case to case basis in consultation with QC Department.

Note-1: Subject to 91.6 min. RON in MS and 2300C max FBP of PCK.
In case of higher FBP of PCK, respective pipelines/QC dept. will be consulted.
However, refineries shall offer PCK of 2300C max FBP and 9 ppm max Sulphur by 01.01.2020
(BS VI scenario)
The record of all the Interface disposals / management shall be maintained.

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3.3.6 On completion of transfer the procedure given in Clause 3.3.6.1 for MPPL, Clause 3.3.8
for dedicated/local dedicated and Clause 3.3.9 for SKO shall be adopted and samples
shall be retained (Appendix 2A).

3.3.6.1 Tanks in which product/s along with interface is accommodated, a sample shall be drawn
from Top, Middle and Bottom (Bottom sample to be drawn from a height of 15 cms from
the bottom of the tank or above the level of water that may be present in the tank) after
receipt and tested for density individually to check homogeneity of the product. If the
densities are within permissible limit + 3.0 kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) a TMB
composite sample shall be prepared by lab and tested for batch formation test. If density
variation is more than +3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) at 15°C between any two
layers, it shall be investigated and reasons for density variation to be recorded in batch
control Log book and layer-wise sample shall be subjected to batch formation test. The
product from the tank shall be released only if individual layer samples meet the Batch
Formation test requirement.

In case of Kerosene, additionally Flash Point test shall also be carried out on top sample &
recorded in BF test report. A composite sample of Kerosene shall be retained for three
months and record maintained as per Appendix 12.

For Motor Gasoline, additional Test ‘J’ (Appendix 2) shall be carried out on Bottom
sample from tank and for HSD, additional Test ‘K’ (Appendix 2) shall be carried out on
Top sample. Test results of ‘J’ and ‘K’ shall be recorded in BF test report.

3.3.7 During receipt through Local dedicated / dedicated pipelines, samples from the pipeline
near the manifold shall be drawn and observations recorded as per Clause 3.3.2.

3.3.8 When a transfer takes place between Marketing Divisions of OMC through dedicated/local
dedicated pipeline, representative sample from the tank(s) shall be jointly drawn as per
clause 3.3.1.1, sealed and retained as per Appendix 2A. A valid test report from the
Marketing certified tank(s) with UML densities shall be obtained for support before
commencement of transfer. After receipt of the product, a batch control log shall be
maintained as per Appendix 13. After allowing minimum settling time of one hour, UML
samples shall be checked for Test A and records maintained. The product shall be
released if individual UML densities are within +3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils).

However, if product is transferred from tank/s having different densities, the density range
shall be (+) 3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) of the highest density and (-) 3.0 Kg/m3
(-4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) of the lowest density, subject to meeting BIS specifications in all
cases. If density variation is more than +3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) between any
two layers, the composite sample of UML shall be subjected to batch formation test. The
product from the tank shall be released only if sample meets Batch formation test
requirement.

3.3.9 In case of Kerosene receipt, additionally flash point test also shall be carried out on top
sample. A composite sample of Kerosene shall be retained for three months and record
maintained as per Appendix 12.

3.3.10 When stock transfer is effected from Other Oil Marketing Company through local dedicated
pipelines, such transfers shall commence from certified stock with any one of the following
QC certificates.

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i. Batch formation test certificate of the dispatching tank where the receipt in tank is
through Ocean tankers or multi product pipeline.

ii. Batch formation test certificate of the Source location from where the receipt in tank
is through TW/TT/dedicated/local dedicated pipeline.

iii. Refinery test report if the dispatching location is receiving product directly from the
Refinery through dedicated line.

UML samples shall be jointly taken from the nominated dispatching tanks & receiving
tanks, Test ‘A’ carried out and record maintained. Samples shall be retained as per
Appendix 2A. The density variation of such stock during transfer shall not be beyond +3.0
Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) at 15°C at any time with reference to the density range of
the dispatching tank. Samples shall be drawn and observations recorded as applicable in
Clause 3.3.2.

3.3.11 In case Inter tank, product transfer is effected due to operational reasons, after completion
of the transfer, an Upper, Middle and Lower (UML) sample shall be drawn (from receiving
tank and individually subjected to Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) and record to be maintained. UML
composite sample shall be retained (Appendix 2A). The batch control log shall be
maintained (Appendix 13).

In case of Kerosene receipt, additionally Flash Point test also shall be carried out on top
sample. A composite sample of Kerosene shall be retained for three months and record
maintained as per Appendix 12.

The product from the tank shall be released based on the tests carried out at receiving
location (i.e. Test A for all products and additionally Flash Point in case of SKO).

3.3.12 In case of product quality failure, Clause 4.6 and Annexure 1 shall be applicable.

3.3.13 Locations using same line for receipt of different generations of fuel (i.e. BS IV & BS VI) of
the same grade should take care for proper displacement of the line content and the
interface generated to be accommodated in lower generation of product (i.e. BS VI line
content shall be downgraded into BS IV). Necessary record of such operation to be
maintained. Generation of interfaces will depend on various factors like line pressure, flow
rate, pipeline diameter, tank head as well as trapping of some intermediate product in
lines. Since these factors will vary from location to location, there is a need to develop
location specific SOP for handling different product grades through common facilities and
disposal of interface. Wherever required, QC group may render necessary assistance for
preparing such SOPs.

3.4 RECEIPTS BY TANK-WAGONS

3.4.1 The seals of the tank-wagon shall be ensured to be intact. Clause no. 3.3.13 is applicable
in case common decantation line is used for BS IV and BS VI grade fuel at location.

3.4.2 A sample from individual white Oil tank-wagons shall be drawn and checked for colour
visual for grade identification. However, Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) to be carried out for every
fifth tank wagon. It shall be ensured that the relevant batch formation test report
(Appendix 15) shall be obtained for support and batch control log shall be maintained
(Appendix 13).

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The density recorded shall not vary by more than  3.0 Kg /m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils)
from the batch formation report density of the storage tank from which the tank wagon has
been filled.

For SKO receipts, it shall be ensured that the relevant Flash Point information from the
loading location is available before commencement of discharge. The density of the top
sample of the individual tank-wagon shall be checked and compared with the dispatch
density at 15oC and recorded. If variation is beyond permissible limits the product shall be
segregated and concerned department shall be informed.

3.4.3 When taking the dip, presence of water shall be checked and recorded.

3.4.4 After T/W receipt, corresponding storage tank Upper, Middle and Lower samples shall be
individually subjected to Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) and the observations recorded before
commencement of delivery. Simultaneous receipt and dispatch from the same tank is not
permitted. If the density variation of UML is more than +3.0 Kg/m3 between any two layers,
density shall be closely monitored at filling point during dispatches and record maintained.

3.4.4.1 Location receiving Kerosene by Rail / Road shall carry out flash point & density tests on
top sample of the tank after each receipt. Subsequently density & flash point test shall be
carried out in line with Clause 4.1.5 and record shall be maintained. A composite sample
from this kerosene tank shall be retained for a period of one month (Appendix 2A). In the
event the flash point does not meet the specification requirement, concerned department
and / or controlling office shall be intimated immediately for further necessary action.

3.4.5 Records shall be maintained for observations and corrective actions on Clauses 3.4.1,
3.4.2, 3.4.3 and 3.4.4.

3.4.6 When 3 or more T/W of each grade are received, sample should be drawn from initial,
middle and last wagons. When less than 3 T/Ws of each grade are received, sampling are
to be done from individual wagons. Such samples shall be retained for a period of 15 days
(Appendix 2A) and record to be maintained.

3.4.7 Decantation Hoses shall be colour coded suitably for class A & class B product for
identification.

3.5 RECEIPT BY UNCONNECTED TANK-WAGONS

3.5.1 On receipt of an unconnected tank-wagon, representative samples shall be taken and sent
to the nearest laboratory of the Industry for batch formation tests for identification of the
product.

3.5.2 The laboratory will advise the test results to the controlling office and location. The
location will then, depending upon the test result, decant the product if facilities are
available for storing it. In case, facilities are not available for storing it, then they shall
await instructions from the controlling office.

3.6 RECEIPT BY TANK TRUCKS

3.6.1 The locks of the tank-truck shall be ensured to be intact.

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3.6.2 Procedure given in Clauses 3.4.2, 3.4.4 and 3.4.5 is applicable with the need to check
each compartment for presence of water while taking the dip. After draining sufficient
quantity (approx. 20 lit) of the product from the pipeline of all compartments of each tank
truck, a bottom sample from all compartments shall be drawn and Test 'A' shall be carried
out. The density variation shall be within +3.0 Kg/m3 (+4.0 Kg/m3 for black oils) of the
dispatch density. All these checks are to be recorded (Appendix 4). If variation is beyond
permissible limits the product shall be segregated and concerned department shall be
informed.

3.7 RECEIPT BY BARRELS

3.7.1 The seals on each barrel shall be checked.

3.7.2 Any sweating / leaking barrels shall be identified and action taken to transfer the product
into sound barrels.

3.7.3 Samples on cube root basis shall be drawn. (For e.g. if there are 20 barrels, samples from
randomly selected 3 barrels shall be taken) and subjected to Test ‘C’ (Appendix 2). The
result of the observations and the corrective action taken shall be recorded in a register as
per format given in (Appendix 5).

3.7.4 In case the result is unsatisfactory, individual barrels shall be subjected to Test ‘C’
(Appendix 2).

3.7.5 Barrels shall be kept on wooden planks in a covered under shed with proper ventilation.
Barrels shall be stored horizontally with bungs at 3 o'clock - 9 o'clock position.

3.8 RECEIPT OF ADDITIVES / DYE / MARKER FROM VENDOR

3.8.1 Receipt of the barrels of Additive / dye / marker consignment from vendor at primary
location shall be accepted in conformity with the supplier test report against tender /
agreed technical specification. All level random samples on cube root basis from the
barrels shall be drawn and checked for density. It shall be compared with technical
specification / supplier’s batch test report of the additive / dye / marker. Any variation
beyond 2.0 Kg/m3 at 15oC shall be investigated before acceptance of the consignment.

3.8.2 Samples drawn as per Clause 3.8.1 shall be made composite (3 x 1 litre) properly labeled,
jointly signed with representative of the vendor and sealed. One sample will be retained by
location, second sample shall be handed over to the vendor and the third sample shall be
subjected to laboratory test against the technical specification of the additive. Any
deviation on observations as per Clauses 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 shall be dealt as per tender
condition. On conformity with the requirement the retained samples shall be bulked with
the same batch of additive in barrels for use.

3.8.3 Onward dispatches to upcountry locations from the certified batch (Clause 3.8.2) shall be
accompanied by both the test reports. Receiving location shall accept the barrels after
checking the seals. Location shall segregate the batch and use on “first in first out” basis.

3.8.4 The barrel shall be handled in line with the standard laid down practice for handling
barrels.

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3.8.5 Location shall maintain daily stock logbook for additive / dye / markers. It shall be
reviewed along with the stock loss by the location in-charge.

3.9 BATCH NUMBER

3.9.1 A Batch Number shall be assigned for traceability of each receipt of product through multi-
product pipeline / dedicated pipeline /local dedicated pipeline/ Ocean tanker /Barges/ Tank
Wagons / Tank Trucks /Inter Tank Transfer in a location.

Batch formation test (Appendix-15) shall be carried out after each receipt of product
through multi-product pipeline and ocean tanker.

In case of the receipt through dedicated pipeline/local dedicated pipeline /Barges / tank
wagon / tank truck/inter tank transfer, batch formation test is not mandatory.

In case of the receipt of more than one tank truck/tank wagon in a particular storage tank,
batch number shall be assigned combining all receipts but before delivery. There is no
need of assigning separate batch number for every tank truck/tank wagon receipt without
any delivery from the storage tank.

3.9.2 The cases, where post receipt batch formation test is not mandatory, the receiving location
will maintain the batch control log book, with batch formation test report of the dispatching
location for reference (Appendix-13).

3.9.3 Batch number shall consist of Product Code/ Mode of receipt (Ocean Tanker/ PL/ TW/ TL/
BR/ etc.)/ Name of the Organization/ Code letter of location originating the Batch/ Tank
Number/ Serial Number of the batch established in the tank since last cleaning.

Example-1) The batch number HSD/TW/IOC/TAH/3/2 shall indicate that HSD of IOC
received through Tank Wagon has been stored in Allahabad Terminal tank number 3 as
the second batch after tank cleaning.

Example-2) In-case of inter tank transfer from tank no.3 to tank no.7, the batch number of
tank no. 7 shall be HSD/TW/IOC/TAH/3/2-7/4.

3.9.4 After every tank cleaning, the batch number shall revert to 1 (One).

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SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Facilities (Main) 1&2
Other Facilities 2
Colour Coding 2-7
Quality Monitoring 8
Disposal of Product used for Grade change over 9
Product Quality Failures 9

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4.0 STORAGE

4.1 FACILITIES (MAIN)

4.1.1 Above ground tanks with saucer bottom shall have minimum 25 mm diameter water draw
off line at the lowest portion of the tank.

4.1.2 All white oil tanks may be provided with 100 mesh filter strainers before inlet of the tank. In
case of black oil tanks inlet may be provided with 60 mesh filter strainers.(Clause 4.2.1)

Sampling facility shall be provided on the receiving line, before the receiving tank valve, to
draw line samples at locations receiving product by tanker and / or pipeline. Sampling
facility shall be provided at the pipeline manifold at the dispatch end (i.e. jetty / delivery
manifold / custody transfer point at refinery / pipeline transfer) as well as the receipt end.

Utilization of same line for different generations of fuel of the same grade should be
avoided. In case of the operational constraint, proper SOP should be developed for
carrying out such type of operation in consultation with QC department to maintain the
quality of product. The interface shall be downgraded into lower generation of the grade
and records are to be maintained.

4.1.3 Positive segregation shall be ensured using appropriate devices in the pipelines whenever
a common manifold is used. The efficacy of such devices shall be periodically checked.

4.1.4 Storage tanks shall be cleaned once in every five years or more frequently, depending on
the need, like change of product, sludge formation etc. However, with the specific approval
of Quality Control Department, cleaning of the tank may be initially extended for a
maximum period of three years and subsequently by another two years. During the
extension period tank suction level sample shall be checked for Test –B and datum plate
sample for appearance on monthly basis and records shall be maintained.

4.1.5 After completion of second extension, the tank shall not be operated until it is cleaned.
Storage tank cleaning data as per Appendix-8 shall be maintained. Date of tank
commissioning / cleaning and the due date of next cleaning shall be painted on or near the
manhole cover along with the information on the extensions obtained. The date of final
boxing up of the tank shall be taken as the Tank Cleaning Date. However, in case of any
time lag between the date of completion of physical cleaning and date of boxing up, the
physical verification of the tank must be conducted just before boxing up.

For Under-ground tanks, details of tank cleaning shall be displayed on a suitable display
board near the tank. UML samples in case of vertical tanks or all level samples in case of
horizontal tank drawn after receipt of first parcel in a newly commissioned tank / after Tank
cleaning / after grade change over shall be sent to the laboratory for batch formation test
(Appendix-15). Copper corrosion test shall be carried out additionally on a bottom sample
of HFHSD storage tanks after cleaning.

The product from the tank shall be released only after the product meets specification
requirement in respect of recommended parameters.

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4.1.6 The flash point monitoring of SKO tanks shall be done as per clause 4.4.3.

4.1.7 FO / LDO shall be circulated within the tanks fortnightly for at least two hours to ensure the
homogeneity of the product, when there is no fresh receipt into the tanks during this
period. At the Locations where MS / HSD along with any interface is being received
through multi-product pipeline, it shall be ensured that the product in the tank is made
homogeneous by providing adequate facility. Such operations shall be recorded in a
register.

4.1.8 For bunker fuels storage and product certification MARPOL, DG Shipping and other
applicable guidelines in vogue shall be followed.

4.1.9 In case of In-tank blending of Ethanol in MG and Bio-Diesels in HSD, storage tank shall
have proper circulation facility. Homogeneity of product shall be ensured by checking
density of TMB sample. The density variation shall not be more than + 3.0 kg/m3 between
any two layers.

4.2 OTHER FACILITIES

4.2.1 Strainers: All box strainers / line strainers shall be opened at least once in three months
and internally cleaned. The date on which the strainer had been last cleaned shall be
painted on the body of the strainer and record of cleaning shall be maintained.

4.2.2 Hoses: Hoses when not in use shall be properly stored, with their ends blanked. Hoses
on black oil service shall be earmarked and shall not be used for white oils.

4.3 COLOUR CODING

4.3.1 The pipelines in Marketing Locations (Including marketing set-up inside Refinery) shall be
colour coded at definite interval to indicate the product being carried.

The colour coding shall constitute the name of the product written in between two bands of
100 mm width on each side preceded by an arrow along the flow direction. Band with
product name shall be painted at a gap of every 20 meters for the pipeline length up to 1
KM, gap of every 50 meters for pipeline length up to 2 KM and gap of every 100 meter for
pipeline length beyond 2 KM. The band shall also be painted on both sides of the valves.
The colour coding of Band & arrow shall be as per clause 4.3.2 & 4.3.3.

The base colour of the white oil tanks, pipelines shall be of Aluminum or off white or as per
M&I / Operation guideline/ Defence requirement. Black oil tanks, pipelines shall be
preferably painted black or as per M&I/Operation Guidelines/ Defence requirement.

The name of the product carried shall be written between the two bands in white letters
for black oils and black letters for white oils lines along the direction of flow. A gap of
approximately two letter size shall be maintained between the band & product name at
both ends as well as between band and start of arrow. 300 mm (12 inches) long arrow
shall be painted after each band on the pipeline with respective colour code in the direction
of flow.

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The size of letters for product name, width and length of arrow for various diameter
pipelines shall be as under:

Pipeline Diameter Letter Size of Product Width of the Arrow Length of Arrow
(inch) Name (inch) (inch) (inch)
Up to 6 2 2 12
Above 6 up to 15 4 2 12
Above 15 6 4 12

In case of HFHSD, additional Blue Band of 100 mm shall be painted near the arrow. The
distance of Blue Band shall be 100 mm from existing Band towards arrow side.

Whenever a stretch of pipeline is carrying different grades of the same products (e.g. MS
BS IV & BS VI) the same shall be suitably identified on the pipeline as shown in clause
4.3.3.

The entire stand point (in tank wagon gantry) and entire loading arm (in case of tank lorry
filling gantry) shall be painted with color code of the respective product, instead of color
bands to ensure better visibility and avoid wrong loading/decantation.

The colour code for branded fuel shall be decided by respective oil companies for suitable
identification of the pipelines.

In case of any change in use of pipeline with respect to product, relevant colour coding
shall be changed immediately.

4.3.2 The recommended colour coding for band and arrow shall be: -

PRODUCT COLOUR OF BANDS COLOUR OF ARROW ISC NO.*

MS 91 BS IV DEEP ORANGE BRILLIANT GREEN** 591

MS 95 BS IV SIGNAL RED BRILLIANT GREEN** 537

MS 91 BS VI DEEP ORANGE DEEP ORANGE 591

MS 95 BS VI SIGNAL RED SIGNAL RED 537

ETHANOL DARK VIOLET DARK VIOLET 796

HSD BS IV OXFORD BLUE BRILLIANT GREEN** 105

HSD BS VI OXFORD BLUE OXFORD BLUE 105

SKO GOLDEN YELLOW GOLDEN YELLOW 356

HFHSD OXFORD BLUE OXFORD BLUE 105
FO, LDO ALUMINUM / OFF WHITE ALUMINUM / OFF WHITE ---

NAPHTHA DARK BROWN DARK BROWN 412

BIO DIESEL TURQUOISE BLUE TURQUOISE BLUE 102

* Refer - Indian Standard Colour No. of IS 5:2007

** IS Colour Code No. for Brilliant Green is 221 as per IS 5:2007.

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4.3.3 TYPICAL PIPELINE COLOUR CODING

100 Two letter space 100 Two letter space

mm mm
Colour Band

Colour Band
As per table in 4.3.1

Product Name
300 mm
mm

(All dimensions in mm)

The locations where camouflage of product pipelines is required, same shall be done as
per statutory guidelines with bands, arrow etc. as per Clause 4.3.3.

Colour coding chart for different generation grades of MS/HSD are illustrated in the
section.

MS Bharat Stage VI
100 mm
Two letter space
300 mm long
Two letter space

MS VI 95

MS VI

MS Bharat Stage IV
100 mm

Two letter space

MS IV- 95

MS IV

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MS BS IV & BS VI Common line

100 mm
150+150 = 300 mm long

MS IV / VI

MS IV / VI

HSD Bharat Stage VI

100 mm

HSD VI

HSD Bharat Stage IV

100 mm

HSD IV

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HSD BS IV & BS VI Common line

100 mm
150+150=300 mm long

HSD IV/ VI

HFHSD

100 mm

HFHSD

100 mm

SKO
100 mm
300 mm long

SKO

Ethanol
100 mm

ETHANOL

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Bio-Diesel (B-100)
100 mm

B-100

LDO
100 mm
100 mm

LDO

FO
100 mm 100 mm

FO

NAPHTHA
100 mm 100 mm

NAPHTHA

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4.4 QUALITY MONITORING

4.4.1 MONTHLY MONITORING

At locations where tank sample is not tested for batch formation test (as it depends on
mode of receipt and not mandatory) a composite sample (UML composite sample from the
vertical tank / an all-level sample from the horizontal tank) drawn from the stock of all tanks
shall be subjected to monthly monitoring tests.

The locations while sending the samples shall indicate density at 15°C for all products and
also flash point for SKO tank-wise.

MS all grades shall be tested for Test ‘D’, Naphtha for Test ‘F’, SKO for Test ‘G’, HSD all
grades and LDO for Test ‘H’ and FO for Test ‘I’ (Appendix 2). Copper strip corrosion test
shall be carried out fortnightly on a bottom sample from HFHSD tanks. (With introduction
of HFHSD, the nomenclature Navy HSD is no longer in use.)

Monthly Quality Monitoring test is also applicable for Ethanol and Bio-Diesel tanks, Ethanol
Blended MS, Bio-Diesel blended HSD and Branded fuels. Supplies can be continued from
the tank under monthly monitoring.

In case of locations where tank samples are tested for batch formation test, if there is no
fresh receipt in a particular storage tank for 30 days, sample from such tank shall be sent
for monthly monitoring tests and records maintained.

Similarly, In case the product lying in the pipeline is dormant for 30 days or more, samples
such drawn shall be subjected to monthly monitoring tests (Appendix 2). For cross
country pipelines, samples shall be taken at a suitable place or on commencement of
pumping of product. Suitable decision shall be taken based on test results.

A corresponding set of the monthly monitoring samples shall be retained till receipt of the
test report and record maintained (Appendix 2A). All the monthly monitoring test reports
shall be obtained as early as possible and retained.

4.4.2 PRODUCT RECERTIFICATION

When no fresh product is received for three months into a tank, UML composite sample
from the vertical tank / an all-level sample from the horizontal tank shall be sent for batch
formation tests (Appendix 15). Inter tank transfer to avoid this is not permitted.

4.4.3 SKO TANK FLASH POINT

When there is no fresh receipt into a Kerosene tank for 7 days, a top sample shall be
drawn and tested for Density and Flash Point Test. This shall be continued subsequently
on every 7th day till fresh receipt. If the flash point is lower than the specification
requirements dispatches from this tank shall be suspended and the concerned department
shall be informed immediately. If the flash point is meeting specification but is lower by
more than 1.50C than the previous observed flash point, dispatches from this tank shall be
suspended and resumed only after ascertaining and recording the reason for drop in flash
point.

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In case of operational requirement if inter tank transfer or acceptance of pipeline content is

necessary, SKO shall be released based on the flash point and density test of receipt tank.
The observations shall be recorded.

4.4.4 TANK BOTTOM WATER

If for operational reason, water is maintained in the tank, Test ‘E’ (Appendix 2) shall be
carried out on the water sample on monthly basis. In case the test indicates presence of
Sulphide, water shall be replaced. The record shall be maintained.

4.5 DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT USED FOR GRADE CHANGE OVER

4.5.1 The "On specification" product used for grade washing of tank-wagons or tank trucks shall
be dispose-off in line with Appendix 16 and record shall be maintained.

4.6 PRODUCT QUALITY FAILURES

4.6.1 In case any stock fails to meet the specification during monitoring or otherwise, the stocks
shall be frozen and the concerned departments suitably intimated immediately. Failure
shall be investigated immediately as per the procedure laid down in the Industry Manual on
Acceptance of Products by Marketing Companies as well as directionally in line with
Annexure 1. Sampling & testing as part of the investigation shall be done jointly by
investigating team.

4.6.2 Corrective action to salvage the product shall be initiated by the concerned department in
consultation with Quality Control Department and appropriate instructions issued. The
record of product salvaged and corrective action shall be chronologically maintained.

4.6.3 Under no circumstance shall a location on their own attempt to correct the product by
mixing in storage tank, ocean tankers, tank trucks etc. for releasing the stocks.

4.6.4 Any suspected quality failure during receipt, storage and dispatches has to be investigated
in detail as per Annexure 1.

4.6.5 The record of the Interface if segregated in an isolated tank and its disposal shall be
maintained.

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Dispatch

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Ocean tanker dispatch 1-2
Barge dispatch 2
Bunker Supplies 3
Pipeline Dispatches 3
Tank-Wagon dispatches 3-4
Tank-Truck dispatches 4-6
Barrels dispatches 6
Retention of samples 6-7

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5.0 DISPATCH

5.0.1 Tank(s) nominated for dispatch shall as far as possible, be free of water. If for operational
reasons, water bottom is being maintained, adequate care shall be exercised to ensure
that this water does not enter the delivery stream. UML composite samples from individual
tanks, nominated for dispatching the product, shall be jointly taken by representative of
Refinery / Marketing / Pipeline Divisions (as applicable), labeled, sealed and retained
(Appendix 2A). Receiving tank should preferably be free from water. However, if water
bottom is maintained for operational reason, water dip shall be measured and recorded.

5.0.2 In case of dispatch by tank trucks/tank wagons/through dedicated pipe line from Refinery,
the certified tank sample shall be retained as per Appendix 2A.

5.1 LOADING OCEAN TANKER / BARGE DISPATCH AND BUNKER SUPPLY

5.1.1 The tanker on black oil service shall not be used on white oil service. Product doped with
marker for the purpose of checking the adulteration and SKO doped with Blue dye shall
not be transported through tanker.

5.1.2 The product previously carried in the tanker tanks shall be known to decide the type of
cleaning. Looking into the history of the earlier voyages, the grades of the products carried
by the tanker in previous three voyages to be recorded in tanker logbook.

5.1.3 Tanker tanks, depending on the product previously carried, and the proposed product to
be loaded, shall be cleaned as indicated in Appendix 6. Similarly, the connecting pipelines
and pumps are also to be cleaned and flushed out. All these activities shall be recorded in
tanker log book.

5.1.4 A certificate as given in Appendix 7 shall be obtained from the Master / Surveyor,
confirming that the nominated tanks are clean, dry and fit to carry the product.

5.1.5 Product in the shore tank earmarked for loading shall have a valid test report. Adequate
sets of UML composite sample of storage tank/s shall be drawn and retained under the
custody of all concerned (Appendix 2A).

5.1.6 Details of earlier product in the pipeline, date of completion of last receipt, pipeline quantity
and its density of last PLT operation shall be collected. In case the product lying in the
pipeline is dormant for a month or more, samples shall be drawn from both the ends of line
and shall be subjected to monthly monitoring tests as per Appendix 2. Additionally Copper
strip corrosion test to be carried out for Motor Spirit, Naphtha & HFHSD.

If a common line is used for loading two different products where pigging is not resorted to
suitable PCK plug shall be provided and the product being loaded shall meet
manufacturing spec as per Appendix 19. The interface quantity shall be received in an
isolated tanker tank/slop tank. This product shall be handled while unloading the tanker at
disport in consultation with QC department. The Tanker shall carry adequate quantity of
PCK as plug to be used in case of product unloading through common line.

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For the first half an hour of product pumping, running samples from the pipeline shall be
taken from shore end at every ten minutes (at 00-10-20-30 Minutes) and subjected to Test
‘A’ (Appendix 2). These checks shall be chronologically recorded in the shore end tanker
logbooks (Appendix 9).

At jetty end / ship's manifold, running samples from the pipeline shall be tested for Test ‘A’
(Appendix 2) immediately on pumping of product and compared with the density of
previous line content. On completion of displacement of earlier line content, samples shall
be drawn every ten minutes (at 00-10-20-30 Minutes) then subsequently at every one hour
and subjected to Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2). The records shall be maintained (Appendix 9).

If test “A” is unsatisfactory at Jetty end (the variation in density is beyond + 3.0 Kg/m3 at
15oC compared to earlier line product density or + 3.0 Kg/m3 of the highest density and -
3.0 Kg/m3 of the lowest density of the shore tank), the pumping shall be stopped.

The pumping shall be resumed only after the reason for density variation has been
established and necessary corrective action taken. Line sample monitoring at every 10
minutes and subsequently for every one hour shall be repeated again for test ‘A’
(Appendix 2) at both ends. The record shall be maintained (Appendix 9). Joint samples
(at Jetty end/ship’s manifold as well as shore end) of 2 litres each shall be drawn at the
commencement, middle and end of the pumping. The samples shall be sealed and
retained (Appendix 2A).

5.1.7 On completion of loading, adequate sets of composite samples of tanker tanks shall be
drawn (Appendix 2A). One set of sample per disport and one set for the ship shall be
handed over to the master. One set shall be retained at the loading location till satisfactory
completion of discharge and one set shall be sent to the lab at the loading location for
batch formation test (Appendix 15). Disport shall be advised test results by quickest mode
of communication. Tanker may be allowed to sail and need not wait for this test report.

5.1.8 Clause 4.6 shall be applicable in case of product failure.

5.1.9 BARGE DISPATCH

If dedicated barges are used for product transportation, following QC procedure shall be
followed for Barge loading from Refinery and Terminal:

2x2 litres of UML composite sample from Refinery/Terminal Tank shall be jointly drawn by
all the stake holders, sealed, labeled and retained. During loading of Barge, initial and
final line samples at Barge end, 2x1 litre each, shall be jointly collected and retained by all
the stake holders. (Initial represents line content product quality and final represents
Refinery/Terminal Tank product quality).

After barge loading, all level composite representative sample from the barge (2 X 2
Litres) shall be jointly collected and retained by all the stakeholders.

Above samples shall be retained (Appendix 2A) till the product quality is established after
unloading of Barge in the receiving tank.

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5.1.10 BUNKER SUPPLIES

For bunker fuels supplies MARPOL, DG Shipping and other applicable guidelines in vogue
shall be followed.

5.2 PIPELINE DISPATCHES

5.2.1 The tank nominated for transferring the product shall have a valid test report as per clause
3.3.1.1

5.2.2 The Clauses 3.3.1 to 3.3.5 and 3.3.7 to 3.3.10 are applicable while transferring the
product through a pipeline (Appendix 2A). Product doped with marker for the purpose of
checking the adulteration and SKO doped with Blue dye shall not be transported through
Dedicated / local dedicated/Multi product pipeline.

5.3 TANK-WAGON DISPATCHES

5.3.1 The selection of a suitable tank-wagon for loading is important. Tank wagon earmarked for
loading shall be as far as possible on same grade of product. However, any change of
grade of product, the same shall be done only after following grade change over procedure
given in Appendix 16. In case of changeover of grade, the bottom valves shall be opened
completely to ensure tank wagon is free from earlier product. Record the same in the log
book.
The black oil tank wagon shall not be used for loading white oil product.

Product doped with marker for the purpose of checking the adulteration and SKO doped
with Blue dye shall not be transported through tank wagons.

5.3.2 Care shall be taken to ensure that the fittings of a tank-wagon are in serviceable condition
and that the tank-wagon is completely empty before loading.

5.3.3 A sample, product wise (including Black Oil products), shall be drawn from the tank-wagon
filling line at the commencement of loading and subsequently after displacement of the
earlier line content and whenever there is a switchover of tank and subjected to Test ‘A’
(Appendix 2). In case of white oil, the density observed shall not vary by more than  3.0
Kg /m3 from the density range of the storage tank from which the tank wagon has been
filled. For Black oil, density range shall be within  4.0 Kg /m3

5.3.4 The observation shall be logged as per Appendix 4 and samples collected during
commencement of loading and tank changeover to be retained as per Appendix 2A.

Whenever there is a switch over of tanks, care must be exercised to ensure that the entire
quantity of the previous product in the pipeline has been displaced.

Utilization of same line for handling different generations of same product (BS IV/BS VI)
should be avoided. In case of operational constraint, such type of operation shall be
carried out in consultation with QC department and the line content shall be properly
displaced and the interface shall be downgraded into lower generation of the product and
record to be maintained.

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For automated / semi-automated locations, the sample shall be drawn from the delivery
line at a point closer to tank wagon filling gantry after displacement of previous product in
the line.

5.3.5 After filling of the tank-wagon, presence of water shall be checked while taking the dip. If
presence of water is observed, the water shall be drained out before sealing. A sample
shall be drawn from individual T/W and tested for colour visual for grade identification. If
results are satisfactory, the tank-wagon shall be sealed and dispatched. All the
observations shall be logged as per Appendix 4.
5.3.6 In case of SKO dispatch, the density shall be checked for individual tank wagons after
loading and recorded in Appendix 4.
5.3.7 Flash point of SKO from the dispatch tanks and density at 15°C of SKO of the individual
tank wagons shall be documented and intimated to receiving locations.
5.3.8 In addition to the above, batch formation test report of the said product shall be sent to
respective receiving locations and record maintained.

5.4 TANK TRUCK DISPATCHES

5.4.1 Tank truck shall as far as possible be on one grade of product. However, any change of
grade, shall be done only after following procedure given at Appendix 16. The tank truck
shall be cleaned and calibrated once in a year and record maintained (Appendix 8).

5.4.2 Mixed loading shall not be done in a tank truck having common manifold. Mixed load of
different generations of the same product should be avoided.

5.4.3 Before commencement of operation, the TLF officer shall collect the batch test details
(UML/TMB density range) and water dip of operating tank(s) and maintain the “Density
board” in TLF along with batch no. The pipeline quantity from the pump house to the TLF
gantry for each of the product shall also be displayed on the density board.

A sample, product wise (only white Oil products), shall be drawn from the tank-lorry filling
line on commencement of loading at a 2 hours interval or more frequently (in case of
product layering in tank) and any tank switchover (after displacement of earlier line
content) during the tank truck filling operation in each day and subjected to Test ‘A’
(Appendix 2).

The density observed shall not vary by more than  3.0 Kg /m3 from the density range of
the storage tank from which the tank lorry has been filled. The observation shall be logged
as per Appendix 4 and samples collected during commencement of loading and tank
changeover to be retained as per Appendix 2A.

In case the density variation within the operating tank (during 2 hours interval density
check) is more than  3.0 Kg /m3 due to layering, additional sample shall be retained as
per Appendix 2A mentioning the time of collection.

In case of SKO, a sample from tank truck filling line shall be tested for flash point on daily
basis after displacement of line content and whenever there is a tank change over.

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In case of black oils, a sample, product wise, shall be drawn from the tank-lorry filling line
on commencement of loading in each shift and shall be tested for appearance and density.
The density observed shall be compared with the density range of the storage tank from
which the tank lorry has been filled. The observation shall be logged as per Appendix 4. In
case of delivered supply, sample representing the product dispatched from the tank shall
be taken, sealed, labeled & retained as per Appendix 2 A.
For automated / semi-automated locations the sample shall be drawn from the delivery line
at a point closer to tank truck filling bay after displacement of previous product in the line. It
shall be ensured that the product loaded in TT is free from water. Quality Assurance
system including monitoring of 2 hourly sample on TLF, checking of TT etc. in fully
automated locations will be applicable only after validation of all automated system and
relevant SOP duly approved by competent authority of the concerned user department.
Efficacy of the automatic devices used for Quality Assurance process shall be periodically
checked & calibrated. Observations to this effect shall be recorded as per SOP.

In fully automated locations where advanced Mass Flow Meters (MFMs) / other automatic
density measurement devices are provided, checking bi-hourly density may be dispensed
with. However, Test ‘A’ (appearance, colour, density by hydrometer) shall be carried out at
the commencement of each shift after displacement of line quantity, if required and after
tank change-over. Density recording on the invoices can be carried out through the values
generated through MFMs/ other automatic density measurement devices. However,
accuracy of such devices shall be checked monthly and records maintained. The density
of the tank mentioned above shall be used as reference and variation beyond  3.0 kg/m3
from this shall be investigated. In case of EBMS/Biodiesel HSD blend, suitable precautions
shall be taken to capture the accurate density of blended product, on the invoice/challan.

For all products, the density at 15°C, tank number, batch number/particular number and
bay number shall be recorded in the challan / delivery documents. Additionally, challan /
delivery documents of SKO shall carry the flash point of tank truck filling line sample and
branded MS / HSD challan / delivery document shall carry an endorsement that requisite
doses of additive have been added.

5.4.4 Whenever there is a switch over of tank (may be at commencement of loading or any time
during the day), care must be exercised, to ensure that the entire quantity of the previous
product in the pipeline has been displaced. Incorporate the correct density in delivery
challan.

Sampling shall be done immediately after ensuring that line content has been displaced
and Clause 5.4.3 shall be followed for testing and retention of the sample.
Locations using a particular stretch of pipeline for delivery of different generations of fuel
(i.e. BS IV & BS VI) of the same grade shall take care for proper displacement of the line
content and the interface generated shall be accommodated in lower generation of product
(i.e. BS VI line content shall be downgraded into BS IV). The same shall also be suitably
identified on the pipeline.

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5.4.5 The quantity of samples drawn for retention during commencement of loading, after tank
changeover or whenever there is a change in density beyond ± 3.0 Kg/m3 due to layering
shall be as follows: -

1) MS and its variants (including ethanol blended MS & branded MS) - 4 x 1 litre each.
2) HSD and its variants (including biodiesel blended HSD and branded HSD) - 2 x1 litre
each
3) SKO - 1 x 1 litre each.
4) LDO, FO – 1 X 1 litre each in case of delivered supply only.

Locations using doping facility for blending of ethanol in MS, additives in branded fuels,
biodiesel in HSD etc. should ensure that adequate care is taken to collect representative
sample of respective blended products for retention purpose.

5.4.6 The efficacy of ethanol, biodiesel, branded fuels dosing system in right proportion shall be
ensured in each shift.

5.4.7 At bridging locations, in case of diversion of tank truck due to operational reasons, the TT
sample shall be checked for test ‘A’ compartment wise and diverted only if the density is
within +/- 3.0 kg/m3 from the dispatch density. If density is beyond the permissible limit, the
matter shall be investigated as per Annexure-1

5.5 BARREL DISPATCHES

5.5.1 Clean, grade flushed and leak free barrels shall be used for filling the product. The bungs
shall have washer so that when fully tight even sweating is eliminated.

5.5.2 After all the barrels have been filled; samples on cube root basis shall be drawn and
subjected to Test ‘C’ (Appendix 2). The observations and corrective action shall be
recorded in the filling register as per format given in Appendix 5.

5.5.3 The grade of product, Batch no., date of filling and the serial no. of the barrel shall be
painted on the top of the barrel. The barrel shall then be sealed.

5.5.4 If the barrels are to be stored before dispatch, they shall be stored as given in Clause
3.7.5.

5.6 RETENTION OF SAMPLES (AT TLF & TWF)

5.6.1 MS, SKO, HSD & Black Oil samples shall be collected from the tank truck filling line and
tank wagon filling line as per Clauses 5.3.3 & 5.4.3.

5.6.2 These samples shall be retained for a period of 30 days (Appendix 2A)

5.6.3 Samples shall be collected in Aluminum containers of 1 litre capacity, closed, sealed,
labeled and signed with the details as per Appendix 11 for tank wagon filling (TWF) point
samples and Appendix 11A for tank lorry filling (TLF) point samples. Such Aluminum
sample containers shall be properly sealed, labeled and retained as per guidelines /
statutory requirements.

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5.6.4 Samples shall be retained date-wise for a period of 30 days at a safe place in the location
in a suitably fabricated rack to hold the sample containers and record maintained as per
Appendix 12.

5.6.5 At all hospitality locations the assisting company shall make available TLF / TWF retention
samples or corresponding test reports to assisted company as and when required.

5.6.6 At all bridging locations the corresponding TLF retention sample of dispatching location
shall be considered as supply location reference sample for retention.

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SECTION –6

Additional Controls for Highly Quality

Sensitive Products
SUBJECT PAGE NO.
Naphtha 1
HFHSD 2

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Quality Sensitive Products

6.0 ADDITIONAL CONTROLS FOR HIGHLY QUALITY SENSITIVE PRODUCTS

6.1 NAPHTHA
6.1.1 Naphtha is used mainly as a fertilizer & petrochemicals feed stock and is a highly quality
sensitive product. Even contamination in traces with other products is likely to lead to
process problems in utilization as a feedstock. Therefore, following special attention, right
from product receipt from refinery / import till delivery to the customer(s), shall be taken.

6.1.2 BATCH NUMBER

Naphtha receipt shall be assigned batch number for identification as per clause 3.9. All
subsequent reports and checks shall refer to the product by the batch number that will
trace the entire history of control exercised on the subject batch.

6.1.3 BATCH CERTIFICATION

Each new cargo receipt by all modes of transport shall be assigned with a new batch
number and receiving tank sample shall be tested for batch formation test as per
Appendix 15.

6.1.4 Whenever tank-to-tank transfer of two approved batches of the same grade takes place,
the batch number of the product in the receiving tank shall be changed. A Batch Control
Logbook as per Appendix 13 shall be maintained in the location. This Batch Control
Logbook shall be maintained tank-wise. In this Batch Control Logbook the name of the
originating refinery or vessel from which the product is received shall be indicated in
Column No.1, in Column No. 2 the date of receipt shall be given, in Column Nos. 3 & 4 the
batch number and test report number respectively of the originating refinery or the vessel
which has brought the product shall be indicated and in Column Nos. 5 & 6 the batch
number established by the location and test report number shall be indicated.

6.1.5 USE OF TANK WAGAONS AND TANK TRUCKS

Tank-wagons & Tank Trucks, which has previously carried Naphtha, shall be preferred. In
case of grade change over, the procedure given in Appendix 16 shall be followed, for
loading Naphtha.

At Refinery, for TW loading, the Naphtha test certificate must include Copper strip
corrosion test.

6.1.6 USE OF TANKERS

Tanker tank cleaning key shall be followed (Appendix 6) for loading Naphtha. The
Naphtha in the shore tank, nominated for loading a tanker, shall have a valid test report.
After loading one-meter product in a tanker, tank samples shall be drawn and tested for
Test ‘F’ (Appendix 2) while pumping need not be stopped. If the results are unsatisfactory
the pumping shall be stopped and controlling office informed for further advice.

The clauses in Section 5 in regard to loading of ocean tankers shall be followed.

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Quality Sensitive Products

6.1.7 The clauses in Section no. 3 and Section no. 5 in regard to receipts and dispatches shall
be followed respectively.

6.2 HFHSD FOR NAVAL APPLICATIONS

6.2.1 HFHSD is used in the High Speed Coast Guard Boats and other sensitive Marine Vessels
and therefore, extra precaution in quality maintenance is essential. Tanks storing HFHSD
shall be drained daily to remove any water/sediments present.

In the Batch formation and Monthly Monitoring test report, ASTM Colour (D 1500) shall be
reported. Copper corrosion test on a bottom sample of the product shall be carried out on
a fortnightly basis. In case a water bottom is being maintained in the tank for operational
reasons, a sample from a height of 15 cms from the top of the water level shall be tested
for Copper corrosion test.

6.2.2 If for operational convenience, a water bottom is being maintained, Sulphide test (Test E)
shall be done on the bottom water sample on a fortnightly basis (Appendix 2).

6.2.3 In case the test indicates presence of Sulphide, water shall be replaced.

6.2.4 All observations on samples drawn as per the Clauses 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 and operations as
per Clause 6.2.3 shall be documented.

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Sampling

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Purpose 1
Sampling Aids 1
Sample Container 1
Types of Samples 2-3
Sampling Procedure 3-4
Retention of Sample 4
Sample Label 4
Sealing of Sample Container 4

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7.0 SAMPLING FACILITIES AT STORAGE LOCATIONS

7.1 PURPOSE

7.1.1 Sampling is a very important aid to Quality Control. Samples are drawn for the purpose of
ascertaining the conformity of the stock to the relevant specifications.

7.1.2 Various methods for obtaining different types of samples have been stipulated in IS-1447
(Methods of sampling of petroleum and its products).

7.2 SAMPLING AIDS

7.2.1 Weighted sampling Cage, Can, Sampling thief, Sampling facility, etc. are the aids / devices
to enable proper sampling.

The sampling devices shall be clean, dry and free of all substances that might contaminate
the product being sampled. Diameter of opening of weighted Sampling can/cage (for
running/all level sample) shall be 20 mm for MS/HSD /SKO and 38 mm in case of Fuel Oil
and with proper chain or rope.

Sample thief (for bottom sample) shall be used for drawing bottom samples.

7.3 SAMPLE CONTAINER

7.3.1 Stainless steel / aluminum / glass containers of one/two litre capacity (preferably
cylindrical) shall be used for all white oils. For the purpose of air freighting, it is necessary
to use aluminum containers meeting IS 733 / IS 737 latest version for 'Aluminum' alloy
specifications, with wooden box to ensure that the sample reaches safely.

The sample container should be large enough to contain the required sample volume
without exceeding 85% of the container capacity. The additional capacity is required for
thermal expansion of the sample and enhances sample mixing.

Glass container may be used, under specified conditions, as required by specific test, with
new cork, or good quality metal screw caps.

For black oils, any clean metal/glass container may be used. However, container made of
aluminum is preferable.

Use Glass or stainless steel sample container in case of anhydrous Ethanol sample.

7.3.2 Sealing wax and paraffin wax shall not be used for sealing the sample containers.

7.4 TYPES OF SAMPLES

7.4.1 The prescribed methods for obtaining an average / representative sample for purpose of
tests or examinations have been spelt out in IS 1447 (Part 1).

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7.4.2 ALL LEVEL SAMPLE

A sample obtained by submerging a closed sampler to a point as near as possible to the
draw off level, then opening the sampler and raising it at a uniform rate such that it is
nearly, but not quite full as it emerges from the liquid.

7.4.3 TOP SAMPLE

A sample taken at a specific location / point in tank, 15 cm below the top surface of the
liquid.

7.4.4 UPPER SAMPLE

An upper sample is one taken at a level of 1/6th of the depth of product below the top
surface in a tank.

7.4.5 MIDDLE SAMPLE

Sample taken at a level of ½ of the depth of product below the top surface in a tank.

7.4.6 LOWER SAMPLE

Sample taken at a level of 5/6th of the depth of product below the top surface in a tank.

7.4.7 COMPOSITE SAMPLE

For a vertical tank, the composite sample shall be a mixture of an equal quantity of

a) Upper, middle and lower samples or Top, middle, bottom samples (as per the
case) for product depth above 4 meters.

b) Upper and lower samples or top and bottom samples – for product depth
between 2 meters to 4 meters.

c) Middle sample - for product depth below 2 meters.

For a horizontal tank, composite sample shall be an all-level sample.

For tanker tanks composite sample, an all-level sample from each tanker tank shall be
drawn and mixed in amounts proportional to the quantity of the product in each of the
tanker tank sampled.

For certification of tank product quality, the homogeneity of product is vital. As per IS 1447
(Part-I) homogeneity of product is confirmed when Top, Upper, Middle and Lower samples
agree within the tolerance limit of the Density test i.e.  3.0 Kg /m3 for white oils and  4.0
Kg /m3 for black oils.

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7.4.8 BOTTOM SAMPLE

Sample taken with the aid of sampling thief from the bottom of a tank. This sample is
usually taken to check the presence of any extraneous matter such as water, sediments
etc.

In case of presence of water in the tank, the bottom sample of product is to be drawn from
a height of 15 cms above the level of water present in the tank for quality check of the
product.

7.4.9 DRAIN SAMPLE

A drain sample is one taken from the drain cock or valve or water draw-off line.

7.4.10 DRIP SAMPLE/DIPPER SAMPLE

A sample obtained by placing a dipper or other collecting vessel into the path of a
free flowing stream so as to collect a definite volume from the full cross section of
the stream at regular time intervals for a constant rate of flow, or at time, intervals
varied in proportion to the rate of flow.

7.4.11 SPOT SAMPLE

A sample taken at a specific location in tank or from pipe at a specific time during a
pumping operation

7.5 SAMPLING PROCEDURE

Observance of correct sampling procedure is of utmost importance since the quality of the
product stock is very much dependent on the test results of the representative sample.
Incorrect sampling procedure could therefore result in costly repercussions like down-
grading, non-availability of product, loss of customers' confidence and unnecessary worry
all around. The following minimum precautions shall be sincerely followed at the time of
sampling:

7.5.1 The sampling bottle and sample containers shall always be kept clean.

7.5.2 Before use, sample containers and sampling apparatus shall be rinsed with the product
under sampling.

7.5.3 Only the type of sample required for the relevant specification to be tested, shall be taken.

7.5.4 The sample quantity collected shall be sufficient for carrying out the relevant tests.

7.5.5 Sample shall be taken preferably during the cooler part of the day and under shade.

7.5.6 The sample container shall be filled maximum 85% of the container capacity, properly
closed and it shall be ensured that there are no leaks.

7.5.7 Sample details shall be entered in the format (Appendix 11 / 11A / 11B) and fixed to the
container.

7.5.8 A person well conversant with the procedures shall supervise sampling and filling of the
sample container.

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7.5.9 In case of specific requirement, the sample container may be resealed / relabeled /
codified and proper record shall be maintained. A separate guideline shall be prepared in
this regard by concerned departments.

7.6 RETENTION OF SAMPLES

7.6.1 It becomes necessary to retain samples for a specific period for reference purpose.

7.6.2 Sample(s) and documents shall be retained only at specific stages that are mentioned in
Appendix 2A and in case of product failure observed.

7.6.3 The samples meant for retention shall be properly sealed and identified so that there is no
doubt about the authenticity of the sample at a later stage. All the relevant details of the
sample shall be mentioned in the sample label and attached to the container. Sample
container shall be checked for leaks if any.

7.6.4 The retention samples shall be properly stored in the location premises and records shall
be maintained.

7.6.5 The retention period shall be strictly adhered to.

7.6.6 Details of samples retained shall be recorded as per Appendix 12.

7.7 SAMPLE LABEL

Formats for labeling samples shall be as per Appendix 11/ Appendix 11A /Appendix
11B. Whenever joint sampling is being carried out, the sample label shall be signed jointly.
This activity is normally carried out at the time of transfer of custody of consignment viz.
among refineries / pipelines / tanker / marketing / OMCs etc. as the case may be.

7.8 SEALING OF SAMPLE CONTAINER

Unique random numbered tamper-proof plastic seals, sealing wire, pliers shall be used for
sealing of sample containers. Proper record shall be maintained about the inventory and
issuance of seals.

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SECTION – 8

Laboratory Support

SUBJECT PAGE No.

Purpose 1
Laboratories 1-3

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8.0 LABORATORY SUPPORT

8.1 PURPOSE
8.1.1 Quality Control Laboratories are conveniently located at the field level for tests to be
carried out on various types of samples as required. These laboratories shall be manned
by qualified Laboratory Officers who are familiar with standard procedures of testing of
petroleum products. The laboratories shall be properly equipped with standard apparatus
in line with the relevant specifications. Laboratory shall issue suitable laboratory reports
for samples tested.

8.1.2 Test Certificates issued by all the OMC PSU Laboratories and Laboratories mentioned in
8.2.1 D & 8.2.2 D shall be acceptable for the purpose of this manual.

8.2 LABORATORIES

8.2.1 REFINERY LABORATORIES:

The laboratories of the Refinery Division are situated at the following Refinery locations:

East West North South Total

A): IOC
Barauni Koyali Mathura
Guwahati Panipat
Haldia
Digboi
Paradeep
Boingaigaon
06 01 02 00 09

B): BPC
Mumbai Cochin
00 01 00 01 02

C): HPC
Mumbai Visakha
00 01 00 01 02

D) Others
NRL HMEL CPCL
RIL Jamnagar
Numaligarh Bhatinda Chennai
Nayara, CBRL,
Vadinar Narimanam
MRPL,
BORL, Bina
Mangalore
01 03 01 03 08

GRAND TOTAL
07 06 03 05 21

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8.2.2 MARKETING LABORATORIES:

The Field Laboratories of the Marketing Division are situated at the following locations:

East West North South Total

A): IOC Lab Lab Lab Lab
Code Code Code Code
Barauni LBN Ahmedabad LAM Agra LAG Bangalore LBL
Betkuchi LNE Hazira LHR Allahabad LAH Chittoor LCR
Budge Budge LBB Kandla LKD Ambala LAB Cochin LKC
Gouripur LCC Nagpur LKH Bharatpur LBP Hyderabad LHY
Haldia LHA Bhopal LNP Bhatinda LBT Korukkupet LKK
Jasidih LJS Ratlam LRL Chittorgarh LCG Madurai LMD
Mourigram LMM Sewree LSE Delhi LDI Mangalore LMG
Paradeep LPD Vasco (Goa) LVS Jaipur LJP Nagapattinam LNM
Patna LPA Korba LKB Jalandhar LJL Sankari LSK
Port Blair LPB JNPT LJN Jodhpur LJD Trichy LTY
Rajbandh LRB Kanpur LKP Tuticorin LTC
Siliguri LSG Lucknow LAS Vijayawada LVJ
Jharsuguda LJG Mathura LMA Visakha LVZ
Bhubaneswar
LBR Mughalsarai LMS
(Jatni)
Khunti LKT Panipat LPP
Partapur LPR
Rewari LRW
Roorkee LRK
Sangrur LSA
Tikri Kalan LTK

15 10 20 13 58
B): BPC Lab Lab Lab Lab
Code Code Code Code
Budge Budge BGB Kandla KAN Kanpur KAN Tondiarpet TNP
Patna PAT Manmad MAN Kota KOT Vizag VZG
Sewree Jalandhar Irumpanam,
Haldia HLD SEW JAL IPN
Kochi
Borkhedi Bijwasan Devangonthi
Paradeep PDP BOR BIJ DVG
(Bangalore)
Ennore Costal Manglia Loni Mangalore
ECI IND LON MCI
Installation
Navegaon Piyala Cherlapalli
NAV PIY CHP
(Hyderabad)
Jobner Irugur
JOB IRG
(Coimbatore)
Karur KRT
05 06 07 08 26

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East West North South Total

C): HPC Lab Lab Lab Lab
Code Code Code Code
Kolkata HKML Pune (Loni) HLNI Delhi HDLI Bengaluru HBLR
Vasco Irumpanam,
Paradeep HPDP HG0A Mathura HMTR HIPM
(Goa) Kochi
Vashi, Navi
Haldia HHLD HVSH Bahadurgarh HBHG Secunderabad HSCB
Mumbai
Guwahati HGHY Kandla KKAN Ajmer HAJR Mangalore HMLR
Sewree, Chennai
Barauni HBRN HSWR Jaipur HJPR HENR
Mumbai (Ennore)
Bokaro HBKR Indore HIND Mughalsarai HMGS Vijayawada HVJW
Raipur HRPR Miraj HMRJ Rewari HRWR Visakhapatnam HVZG
Solapur HSOL Bhatinda HBTN Hassan HHSN
Mundra HMND Kanpur HKNP Rajahmundry HRJY
Palanpur HPLP Jodhpur HJDH Suryapet HSPT
Mahul HMHL Coimbatore HCBE
Jawahar
HMOT
Dweep
Jabalpur HHBP
Vadodara HVDD
07 14 10 11 42
D) Others
Haldia - RIL Bhopal - RIL Rewari - RIL Chennai - RIL
Hazira - RIL Kanpur - RIL Kakinada-RIL
JNPT-RIL Mangalore-RIL
Hazira-ONGC Kochy-RIL
Rangapani - NRL Uran-ONGC

02 05 02 04 13

8.3 The list of laboratories shall be updated as and when required.

8.4 The Lab In-charge shall be an adequately qualified and trained Officer.

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Product Quality Failure Investigation

PAGE
SUBJECT
NO.
Introduction 1
Investigation Team 1
Tanker Operations
1
(Failure in Pre-discharge Test)
Tanker Operations (Failure after Receipt) 1
Pipe Line Operations (Failure after Receipt) 2
Tank-Wagon/Tank-Truck Operations (In case of SKO Failure) 2
Recommendation on disposal of off-specification Products 2
Disposal of off-spec MS/ HSD at Retail Outlets 2

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1.1 INTRODUCTION:

Reference Clauses 3.2.5.1, 3.3.11 and 4.6 of IQCM and Section 6 & 7 of “Industry
Manual on Acceptance of Product by Marketing Companies and Related Issues”, any
suspected quality failure during receipt, storage or dispatch shall be investigated in detail.

1.2 INVESTIGATION TEAM:

The investigation shall be conducted by a team consisting of the following:-

a) Tanker Failures: Representatives from Operations and QC Dept. of the concerned

Oil Companies, Surveyors and Tanker Owner or his representative.
b) Pipeline Failures: Representatives from Operations, QC Dept. of Concerned Oil
Companies, Refinery & Pipelines.
c) Tank Wagon / Tank Truck Failures: Representatives from Operations and QC
Dept. of concerned oil Companies.
d) Failures during Storage: Representatives from Operations and QC Dept. of
concerned oil Companies.

1.2.1 The investigating team, as part of the investigation, shall collect / draw all relevant samples
as detailed below and get them tested at the Laboratory in their presence. Team shall also
examine the load-port / loading location test reports for the product used for loading. The
test report for tanker tanks after loading shall also be collected in case of tanker failures.

1.2.2 The tests shall be conducted in an approved and mutually agreed Laboratory.

1.2.3 The investigating team shall examine all relevant documents during the investigation.

1.3 TANKER OPERATIONS (FAILURE IN PRE-DISCHARGE TESTS)

1.3.1 Load-port samples of individual nominated shore tanks and load-port samples from tanker
tanks shall be collected (Appendix 2A) and retained.

1.3.2 Retention samples drawn from jetty end manifold and ship’s manifold during loading of the
tanker shall be collected.

1.4 TANKER OPERATIONS (FAILURE AFTER RECEIPT)

1.4.1 Samples as in Clause 1.3 above shall be collected.
1.4.2 The retention samples from the nominated tanks drawn before receipt of the product
(Appendix 2A) shall be collected.
1.4.3 The retention samples drawn for pre-discharge tests (Appendix 2A) shall be collected.

1.4.4 All level samples from the individual tanker tanks drawn in case of quality failure noticed
during the discharge shall be collected.
1.4.5 Retention samples drawn from pipeline manifolds at shore / jetty end drawn during tanker
receipt (Appendix 2A) shall be collected.

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1.4.6 Top, upper, middle, lower, bottom samples as appropriate from the suspected
contaminated stock received in the tank shall be drawn.

1.5 PIPELINE OPERATIONS (FAILURE AFTER RECEIPT)

1.5.1 Retention samples drawn from dispatch storage tanks shall be collected.
(Appendix 2A)

1.5.2 Retention samples drawn from the manifolds at dispatching end shall be collected
(Appendix 2A).

1.5.3 Retention samples drawn from receiving end manifolds shall be collected.
(Appendix 2A)

1.5.4 Retention samples drawn from the receiving tanks before receipt of the product shall be
collected (Appendix 2A).

1.5.5 Top, upper, middle, lower, bottom samples, as per the requirement, from the suspected
stock shall be drawn.

1.6 TANK WAGON / TANK TRUCK OPERATIONS

1.6.1 Retention samples from loading location’s Tank-Wagon / Tank Truck filling point for the
date of loading. (Appendix 2A) shall be collected.

1.6.2 All level sample from the suspected stock in tank wagon / tank truck shall be drawn.

1.6.3 The retention sample of the dispatch Tank(s) shall be collected (Appendix 2A).

1.6.4 In case of Tank Truck, the sample from the individual compartments shall be drawn.

1.7 RECOMMENDATION ON DISPOSAL OF OFF-SPECIFICATION PRODUCTS

The investigation team shall recommend the disposal of the product and the disposal shall
be done only after approval of the competent authority. Relevant QC Documents, test
reports, failure investigation report etc. shall be retained for minimum period of five years
or till arbitration / case is closed whichever is later.

1.8 DISPOSAL OF OFF-SPEC MS / HSD AT RETAIL OUTLETS / TT:

1.8.1 As per the directive from Deputy Secretary to Govt. of India, MOP&NG [Ref. No. P-
21027/29/2001-Dist.dated 21st December 2001, MS and HSD found off-spec at Retail
Outlets shall be sent to the nearest Refinery location for re-processing.

1.8.2 In case of product failure due to contamination/adulteration in tank trucks, outside of Depot
/ Terminal, the same shall not be corrected at locations and shall be sent to the nearest
Refinery for re-processing.

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APPENDIX – 1

Specifications

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Naphtha 1
Motor Gasoline 2-4
E 20 Motor Gasoline 5-7
M15 Motor Gasoline 8-10
SKO 11
Automotive Diesel 12-13
Biodiesel, Diesel Fuel Blend (B6 To B20) 14-15
HFHSD 16
Light Diesel Oil 17
Fuel Oil 18

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TYPICAL SPECIFICATION FOR NAPHTHA

Test
Sr.
Characteristic General Requirement $ Method
No.
IS 1448:
1 Appearance Clear & Bright Visual
2 Colour Visual Colourless Visual
3 Density @ 15 oC, kg/m3 Report P: 16
4 Distillation: P: 18
a) Initial Boiling Point, oC Report
b) 50% Recovered @ oC 130 Max.
c) Final Boiling Point, oC 180 Max.
Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) at 37.8 oC,
5 0.7 Max. P : 39
kg/cm 2
6 Residue on evaporation mg/100 ml, 5.0 Max P : 29
7 Non-Volatile Matter mg/100 ml, 5.0 Max. P : 64
8 Sulphur, Total % by mass, 0.15 Max. ASTM D 4294
9 Aromatic, % by Volume 20.0 Max. P : 23
10 Olefins, % by Volume 1.0 Max. P : 23
11 Calorific Value (Calculated) BTU/lb (Gross) 18,360 Min. P:7
12 Carbon and Hydrogen Ratio (Calculated), 6.5 Max. *
13 Lead Content, ppb 200 Max. IP-224

Notes:
$ All the specification requirements shall be subject to the agreement between the
Purchaser /consumer and supplier.
* Estimated by using the following formula:

Wt. % Hydrogen = 26 - (15 x Density @ 15 oC)

Wt. % Carbon = 100 - (Weight % Hydrogen + Weight % Sulphur)

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR MOTOR GASOLINES

(Sixth Revision) IS 2796:2017

MOTOR GASOLINE BS IV & BS VI GRADES

Sr. Characteristic Requirements Test Method Refer to

No. MG BS IV MG BSVI [P:] of IS 1448/ ISO/ASTM/IP/
Annex of IS 2796
Clear and bright. Free from
un-dissolved water, foreign
01 Appearance Visual
matter and other visible
impurities
Colour
02 a) MG 91 Orange Visual
b) MG 95 Red
[P:16 ]9) / ISO 3675 / ASTM D
Density at 15oC, Kg/m3
03 720 - 775 4052/ ISO 12185/ ASTM D1298/
IP160
Distillation: [P:18] 9) / ISO 3405 / ASTM D86
a) percent evaporated at 70°C
(E 70°C), percent v/v

1) Motor Gasoline 10 – 45

2) E 10 10- 55 (Summer) (See Note 1)

04 10- 58 (Other Months)
b) percent evaporated at 100°C
40 – 70
(E 100 °C), percent v/v
c) percent evaporated at 150°C
75
(E 150 °C), percent v/v, Min
d) Final Boiling Point oC, Max. 210
e) Residue, percent by Volume
2.0
Max.
Research Octane Number
(RON), Min.
05 [P:27] 9) / ASTM D 2699
a) MG 91 91.0
b) MG 95 95.0
Motor Octane Number (MON),
Min.
06 [P26 ]9) / ASTM D 2700
a) MG 91 81.0
b) MG 95 85.0
Gum content (Solvent Washed),
07 40 [P: 29] 9) /ASTM D 381
g/m3, Max.
[P: 34]/ P: 153/ ISO 20847 / ISO
208469) / ISO 130329) /
08 Total Sulphur mg/Kg, Max. 50 10
ASTM D 2622/ D 3120/ D 5453/
D 7220
09 Lead Content (as Pb), g/l, Max 0.005 ASTM D 50599) / IP 224
Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) at [P: 39] / ASTM D 323 (wet
38oC, kPa Max. methods)/ D 5191(dry
60
10 a) MG (without Ethanol) method)/ASTM D6378/ EN
13016/ Annex A9) (dry method)
67
b) Ethanol Blended MG (See Note 2)

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Vapour Lock Index (VLI) See Note 1

Summer / (Other Months)
Max.
a) MG (without ethanol) 750 / (950)
11
b) MG ( with 5 percent
900 / (1050)
v/v ethanol) Calculation,
c) E10 1050 / (1100) (VLI = 10 RVP + 7 E 70)
Benzene content, percent by ASTM D 3606 (see Note 3)
12 Volume Max. 1 /ASTM D55809)/D6277/D 6730/ D
6839 /ISO 22854
Copper Strip Corrosion, (for 3
13 Not more than No. 1 [P:15] 9) / ASTM D 130
hrs at 50oC) Max.
Water tolerance of Motor Annex-B
Gasoline -Alcohol blends,
Temperature for phase
14
separation, oC, Max.
a) Winter 0 (see Note 4)
b) Other Months 10
Engine intake system
15 Report MFA used (See Note 5)
cleanliness
Olefin content, percent by
Volume. Max. [P: 23]9) / ASTM D 1319 /
16
a) MG 91 21 D 6730/ D 6839/ ISO 22854
b) MG 95 18
Oxidation Stability, Minutes,
17 360 [P:28]9) / ASTM D 525 / IP 40
Min
[P:23]9) /ASTM D 1319 /
Aromatics Content, Percent by
18 356) D 5580/ D 6730 /D 6839 /
volume, Max.
ISO 22854
Oxygen Content, percent by EN 1601/ IP 408/ ASTM D
19 3.7
Mass, Max. 48159) /D 5599 / D 6839
Ethanol Content, percent by (See Notes 7 and 8)
volume.
20 a) Motor Gasoline
5.0 ASTM D 48159)/ D 5599 / Annex
b) E10 10 C (Water extraction)
Oxygenates % By Vol. Max.

a) Ethers containing 5 or more 15

21 ‘C’ atoms per molecules such ASTM D4815
as MTBE, ETBE or TAME
b) Any other oxygenates Not Permitted

Notes:

1) Summer shall be the period from April to July.

2) For the motor gasoline-alcohol blends, the dry vapour test method given in Annex A shall be followed.
3) It is applicable only for non-alcoholic motor gasoline.
4) In winter (Nov to Feb) it is expected that temperature may be lower than 0°C in the northern hilly region and
hence phase separation shall not take place till –10 °C
5) Use of multifunctional additives (MFA) is a requirement for assuring adequate fuel system and intake system
cleanliness performance in engines. Refiners/Marketers of motor gasoline have to ensure the MFA has proper
credentials from internationally accepted test laboratories/ authorities, of having passed a minimum of one of
the tests in each of the two categories of deposit control performance indicated below.

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Test Pass Limit

Deposit Type Test Equipment Test Method
No. (Average IVD) ( weight)
1 BMW IVD Test ASTM D 5500-98 100 mg / valve, Max.
2 MB M102E IVD CEC F-05-A-93 50 mg / valve, Max.
a) Intake Valve Deposit FORD 2.3 Litre
3 ASTM D 6201 90 mg / valve, Max.
(IVD) IVD
MB M111-IVD 50 mg / valve, Max.
4 CEC F-20-A-98
Test
Pass Limit
b) Port Fuel Injecter (percent Injector Flow Loss)
deposit (PFI) 1 Chrysler PFI Test ASTM D 5598 -01 5 percent, Max.
2 PFI Deposit Rig ASTM D 6421 10 percent, Max.

Other performance tests may be added as and when they reach qualified/standard test status. MFAs which are certified
against National Generic Certification Option as per US EPA-97 final Rule (40 CFR Part 80 Certification
Standards for Deposit Control Additives) can also be used by fuel refiners/Marketers at treatment levels not
less than the Lower Additives Concentration (LAC) limits, as these MFAs meet the criteria for acceptance
mentioned above.
6) Aromatic content relaxation and time frame, if any, for fuel processed from Assam Crude, may be guided by
the notifications issued by Government of India, from time to time.
7) Corrosion inhibitors and/or stabilizing agents shall be added in case of 10 percent ethanol blended motor
gasoline.
8) For routine analysis of ethanol content - ASTM D 5845 (FTIR) or Water extraction method shall be employed
(see Annex C). Blending of ethanol shall be carried out at supply point of Oil Marketing Company’s Depot /
Terminal as per the directives of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP & NG) from time to time. OMC
shall ensure homogeneous blending of ethanol in motor gasoline in the range 4.5 to 5.0 percent by volume and
9.5 to 10.0 percent by volume for 5 percent and 10 percent ethanol blended motor gasoline respectively. In
case ethanol is not blended, Sr. no (20) is not applicable.
9) In case of dispute, this method shall be the referee method.
10) No external addition of silicon, chlorine-based materials and metallic additives are allowed.
11) The colour of the branded motor gasoline can be decided by OMC, subject to such fuel meets all other
requirements of the respective motor gasoline grade defined in the table.
12) All the test methods referred to in this standard include a precision statement. The Interpretation of results
shall be based on test method and precision data of test method whenever applicable. In case of dispute the
procedure described in ISO 4259 shall be used.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR E 20 FUEL

Admixture of Anhydrous Ethanol and Gasoline
IS 17021:2018

Ref to Test Method as

Requirements Part of IS
Sr. No. Characteristics 1448/ASTM/ISO/EN
MG BS IV MG BS VI
grade Grade
1 2 3 4 5
Clear & Bright, Free from
un-dissolved water,
Appearance Visual
i) foreign matter and other
visual impurites
Red (MG 95)
Colour, Visual Inspection
ii) Green (MG 98)
[P: 16]8) / ISO 12185/
Density @ 15oC, kg/m3 720 – 775 ASTM D 4052/ D1298/ IP
iii)
160
[P : 18]8) /ISO 3405/
Distillation
iv) ASTM D 86
a) Percent evaporated at 70 oC 10 - 55 (Summer)
(E-70), percent v/v 10 – 58 (Other Months)
b) Percent evaporated at
45 - 78
100 oC (E-100), percent v/v
c) Percent evaporated at
150 oC (E-150), percent v/v , 85
Min
d) Final Boiling Point oC Max 210

e) Residue, percent by
2
volume, Max
Research Octane Number 95(MG95)
[P : 27] 8) /ASTM D 2699
v) (RON), Min 98(MG98)
Motor Octane Number (MON), 83(MG95)
[P : 26] 8) /ASTM D 2700
vi) Min 86(MG98)
Gum Content (solvent
40 [P : 29] 8) /ASTM D 381
vii) Washed), g/m3, Max
ASTM D 2622 8)/ D 5453/
Sulphur, total, mg/kg, Max, 50 10
viii) D 3120/D 7039/ D 7220

IP 224/ASTM D 50598) /
Lead Content (as Pb), g/l, Max 0.005
ix) D 3237

ASTM D 5191(Dry
Reid Vapour pressure at 38oC, method) / EN 13016/
70
x) kPa, Max Annex A8) (Dry method)/
D 4953/ (see Note 1)

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Vapour Lock Index (VLI), Max

Calculation
a) Summer2) 1050
xi) (VLI= 10RVP+ 7E 70)
b) Other Months 1100
ASTM D 5580/D 2677/
Benzene content, percent by
1 D 6730/D3606/D6839/
xii) volume, Max
ISO 228548)
Copper strip corrosion (3 h @
Class 1 P-158) /D-130
xiii) 50 oC), Max
Water tolerance of gasoline-
alcohol blends, temperature for
phase separation, ºC, Max: Annex B
xiv)
a) Other Months 10
b) Winter 3) 0
Engine intake system
Report-MFA Used (see Note 4)
xv) cleanliness
Olefin content, percent by [P : 23] 8) /ASTM D
18
xvi) volume, Max 1319/D6730/D 6839

Oxidation stability, minutes, [P : 28] 8) /ASTM D 525/

xvii) 360
Min IP 40

Aromatic content 5), percent by [P : 23] 8) /ASTM D 1319 /

xviii) 35
volume, Max D 6730/D 5580/ D6839

Oxygen content, percent by

7.4 EN 1601/EN 131328)
xix) mass, Max
Annex C8) / EN 1601/
Ethanol Content6) percent , v/v 20
xx) (See Note 7)
Oxygenates percent by
Volume, Max
a) Ethers containing 5 or more
ASTM D 4815
xxi) “C” atoms per molecules such
as MTBE,ETBE or TAME 15
b) Any Other oxygenates Not permitted
(100 –
Ethanol
(100 – Content
Motor Gasoline Content,
Ethanol and By Calculation
xxii) percent by v/v
Content) stabilizing
agents/
additives)

Notes:

1) The dry vapour test method given in Annex A shall be followed.

2) Summer shall be the period from April to July.
3) In winter (Nov to Feb) it is expected that temperature may be lower than 0 0C in the northern hilly region and hence
phase separation shall not take place till -100C.
4) Use of multifunctional additives (MFA) is a requirement for assuring adequate fuel system and intake system
cleanliness performance in engines. Refiners/Marketers of motor gasoline have to ensure the MFA has proper
credentials from internationally accepted test laboratories/authorities, of having passed a minimum of one of the
tests in each of the two categories of deposit control performance indicated below:

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Test Pass Limit

Deposit Type Test Equipment Test Method
No. (Average IVD) ( weight)
1 BMW IVD Test ASTM D 5500-98 100 mg / valve, Max.
2 MB M102E IVD CEC F-05-A-93 50 mg / valve, Max.
a) Intake Valve Deposit FORD 2.3 Litre
(IVD) 3 ASTM D 6201 90 mg / valve, Max.
IVD
MB M111-IVD 50 mg / valve, Max.
4 CEC F-20-A-98
Test
Pass Limit
b) Port Fuel Injecter (percent Injector Flow Loss)
deposit (PFI) 1 Chrysler PFI Test ASTM D 5598 -01 5 percent, Max.
2 PFI Deposit Rig ASTM D 6421 10 percent, Max.

Other performance tests may be added as and when they reach qualified/standard test status.
MFAs which are certified against National Generic Certification Option as per US EPA-97 final Rule (40 CFR Part
80 Certification Standards for Deposit Control Additives) can also be used by fuel refiners/Marketers at treatment
levels not less than the Lower Additives Concentration (LAC) limits, as these MFAs meet the criteria for acceptance
mentioned above.

5) Aromatic content relaxation and time frame, if any, for fuel processed from Assam Crude, may be guided by the
notifications issued by Government of India, from time to time.
6) Blending of Ethanol shall be carried out at supply point of Oil Marketing Company’s Depot / Terminal as per the
directives of MOP&NG from time to time. OMC shall ensure homogeneous blending of ethanol in motor gasoline in
the range 19 to 20 percent for E20 fuel.
7) For routine analysis of ethanol content ASTM D 5845 (FTIR) or Water extraction method shall be employed (See
Annex C).
8) In case of dispute, this method shall be the referee method
9) No external addition of silicon, chlorine-based materials and metallic additives are allowed.
10) All the test methods referred to in this standard include a precision statement. The Interpretation of results shall be
based on test method & precision data of test method whenever applicable. In case of dispute the procedure
described in ISO 4259 shall be used.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR M 15 FUEL

Admixture of Anhydrous Methanol and Motor Gasoline
IS 17076:2019

Requirements Ref to Test Method as

Sr. no. Characteristics Part of IS
BS IV BS VI 1448/ASTM/ISO/EN
1 2 3 4 5
Clear & Bright, Free
from un-dissolved water,
i) Appearance Visual
foreign matter and other
visual impurities
ii) Colour Purple1) Visual Inspection
[P: 16]9)/ ISO 12185/
iii) Density at 15oC, kg/m3 720-775 ASTM D 4052 / D 1298/
IP 160
[P : 18] 9)/ISO 3405/
iv) Distillation
ASTM D 86
a) percent evaporated at 70 oC 10 - 55 (Summer)
(E70 oC), percent v/v 10 – 60 (other months)
b) percent evaporated at 100 oC
45 – 78
(E100 oC), percent v/v

c) percent evaporated at 150 oC

85
(E150 oC ), percent v/v, Min

d) Final Boiling Point, oC, Max 210

e) Residue, percent by v/v, Max 2

Research Octane Number

(RON), Min
v) [P : 27] 9)/ ASTM D 2699
Regular grade 95
Premium High Octane grade 98
Motor Octane Number (MON),
Min
vi) [P : 26] 9)/ASTM D 2700]
Regular grade 83
Premium High Octane grade 86
Gum content (Solvent washed),
vii) 40 [P: 29] / ASTM D 3819)
g/m3, Max
ASTM D 2622 / D 5453 9)/
viii) Total Sulphur, mg/kg, Max 50 10 D 3120 / D 7039 /
D 7220
Lead Content (as Pb), mg / kg, IP 224/ASTM D 50599)/
ix) 5
Max ASTM D3237
ASTM D 5191 (Dry
Reid vapour pressure at method)/ EN13016/
x) 70
380C,kPa,Max Annex A9) (Dry Method)
(See Note 2)

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Vapour Lock Index (VLI), Max Calculation

xi) a) Summer3) 1050 (VLI = 10 RVP + 7E 70)

b) Other Months 1100

Benzene content, percent by ASTM D 5580 / D 6277 /

xii) 1
v/v, Max D 6839 / ISO 228549)

Copper strip corrosion (3 h at

xiii) Class 1 [P:15] 9) /ISO 2160 / D130
50 oC), Max
Water tolerance of gasoline-
alcohol blends, temperature for
xiv) phase separation, ºC, Max: Annex B
a) Winter4) -10
b) other months 10
Engine intake system
xv) Report- MFA Used (see Note 5)
cleanliness
[P : 23] 9)/ISO 3837/ ASTM
Olefin content, percent by
xvi) 18 D 1319/D 6730/
volume, Max
D 6839
[P : 28] 9)/ISO 7536/ ASTM
xvii) Oxidation stability, minutes, Min 360
D 525/IP 40
[P : 23] 9)/ISO 3837/ASTM
Aromatic content6), percent by
xviii) 35 D 1319/D 6730/
volume, Max
D 5580/ D6839

Oxygen content8) , percent by EN 1601/EN 13132/ ISO

xix) 10
mass, Max 228549) /ASTM D6839

Methanol content, percent, ASTM D 6839 / IP 566 /

xx) 15
v/v 7) 8) EN 13132 / EN 1601
Co-Solvent (C3,C4 alcohols)
xxi) Report10) ASTM D 4815/D 68399)
content percent by v/v 8) ,Max
Motor Gasoline Content, 100 – ( Methanol + Co-
xxii) By Calculation
percent , v/v solvents Content)
ASTM D63049) / ASTM
xxiii) Water Content, mg / kg, Max 500
E1064

Notes:

1) The colour of the M15 fuel was decided by Oil manufactures after due testing, and no change was observed in the
properties of M 15fuel as defined in the Table.
2) The dry vapour test method given in Annex A shall be followed. RVP limit mentioned is specified based on the
available data on fuel testing, limitation and constraints of vehicle emission, performance and drive ability. The
studies with higher RVP fuel are in progress. The outcome of this study will be reviewed for revision, if any.
3) Summer shall be the period from April to July.

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4) In winter (November to February) it is expected that temperature may go up to -10oC in the northern hilly region.
Phase separation shall not take place till -10oC with the recommended co-solvents dosage of 3 to 5 percent. Further
it is observed during laboratory testing phase separation does not take place till -200C, up to 500 mg/kg in M15 Fuel
and with the above co-solvents in recommended dosage.
5) Use of multifunctional additives (MFA) is a requirement for assuring adequate fuel system and intake system
cleanliness performance in engines. Refiners/Marketers of motor gasoline have to ensure the MFA has proper
credentials from internationally accepted test laboratories/authorities, of having passed a minimum of one of the
tests in each of the two categories of deposit control performance indicated below:

Test Pass Limit

Deposit Type Test Equipment Test Method
No. (Average IVD) ( weight)
1 BMW IVD Test ASTM D 5500-16 100 mg / valve, Max.
2 MB M102E IVD CEC F-05-A-93 50 mg / valve, Max.
a) Intake Valve Deposit FORD 2.3 Litre
(IVD) 3 ASTM D 6201 90 mg / valve, Max.
IVD
50 mg / valve, Max.
4 MB M111-IVD Test CEC F-20-A-98
Pass Limit
(percent Injector Flow Loss)
b) Port Fuel Injector ASTM D 5598 -
1 Chrysler PFI Test 5, Max.
deposit (PFI) 01(2012)
2 PFI Deposit Rig ASTM D 6421 10 percent, Max.

Other performance tests may be added as and when they reach qualified/standard test status.
MFAs which are certified against National Generic Certification Option as per US EPA-97 final Rule (40 CFR Part 80
Certification Standards for Deposit Control Additives) can also be used by fuel refiners/Marketers at treatment levels
not less than the Lower Additives Concentration (LAC) limits, as these MFAs meet the criteria for acceptance
mentioned above.
6) Aromatic content relaxation and time frame, if any, for fuel processed from Assam Crude, may be guided by the
notifications issued by Government of India, from time to time.
7) Blending of Methanol shall be carried out at supply point of Oil Marketing Company’s Depot / Terminal as per the
directives of MOP&NG from time to time. OMC shall ensure homogeneous blending of Methanol in motor gasoline in
the range 14 to 15 percent for M 15 fuel.
8) In the M15 fuel, 5 percent, Max permissible soluble stabilizers/stabilizing agents/ co-solvents may be added. The
oxygen content in M 15 shall be maximum10 percent m/m.
9) In case of dispute, this method shall be the referee method.
10) The name and percentage of co-solvent shall be reported.
11) No external addition of silicon, chlorine-based materials and metallic additives are allowed.
12) All the test methods referred to in this standard include a precision statement. The Interpretation of results shall be
based on test method & precision data of test method whenever applicable. In case of dispute the procedure
described in ISO 4259 shall be used.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR KEROSENE

(Fourth Revision) IS 1459:2018

Requirements Test Method Refer to
Characteristic
Sr. [P:] of IS 1448/
No. Grade A Grade B ISO/ASTM/IP/ Annex
IS 1459
Clear and bright. Free from
un-dissolved water, foreign
i) Appearance Visual
matter and other visible
impurities
ISO 6618/ASTM D9741)/
ii) Acidity, Inorganic Nil
IP 139
Burning Quality2) [P: 5]1)/IP 10
a) Char Value, mg/kg of oil
20
iii) consumed, Max
b) Bloom on glass chimney Not darker than grey
Colour
a) Saybolt
(in case of un-dyed 10 P: 141) / ASTM D 156
iv) Kerosene)3), Min.
b) Visual (in case of dyed
Blue Visual / Annexure A1)
Kerosene)
Copper Strip Corrosion for 3 hrs at [P: 15]1)/ ASTM D 130 / IP
v) Not worse than No. 1
50 oC 154
Not limited, but to be [P: 16]1)/ISO 12185/ASTM
Density at 15°C, kg/m3
vi) reported D 1298/ ASTM D 4052
[P: 18]1)/ISO 3405/ ASTM
Distillation
D 86
a) Percent recovered below 200 oC,
vii) 20
percent (v/v), Min.
b) Final Boiling Point oC, Max. 300
viii) Flash Point (Abel), oC, Min. 35 [P: 20]1)/ISO 13736/IP 170
P :31/ISO 30141)/ASTM
ix) Smoke point4), mm, Min 18
D1322/IP 598
[P: 34]/ISO 87541) /ASTM
Total sulphur5) content, percent,
x) 0.10 0.20 D4294/ASTM D
m/m, Max
2622/ASTM D 5453

Notes:

1) In case of dispute, this shall be the referee method.

2) This test is to be done at refinery end.
3) Where Saybolt chromo meter is not available, Lovibond colour of the sample kept in an 18” cell may be
measured according to IS 1448: [P-13] in which case the colour shall not be deeper than standard white
(IP 4.0). However, in case of dispute [P: 14] shall be referee method.
4) For supplies to Defence and Railways signal lamps the smoke point of the product shall be 22 mm, Min
5) Vide MOP&NG notification no. F No.-R-29011/27/2015-OR-I dtd.16.Oct-2018 Grade-A Kerosene
supply shall be effective from 1stApril-2020.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL FUEL

(Sixth Revision) IS 1460:2017

Test Method Refer to

Sr. [P:] of IS 1448/
Characteristics Bharat Stage IV Bharat Stage VI
No. ISO/ASTM/IP/ Annex
of IS 1460
Clear, bright and Clear, bright and
free from free from
sediments, sediments,
suspended matter suspended matter
i) Appearance Visual
and undissolved and undissolved
water at normal water at normal
ambient fuel ambient fuel
temperature temperature
Acidity, Inorganic, mg of ISO 6618/ASTM D9749)/ IP
ii) Nil Nil
KOH/g 139
Acidity, Total, mg of [P : 2] 9)/ASTM D664/ ASTM
iii) 0.20 0.20
KOH/g, Max. D974 / IP 139
iv) Ash, % by Mass, Max. 0.01 0.01 [P : 4] 9/ / ASTM D 482/IP 4
Carbon Residue
P : 8 9) /
(Ramsbottom or micro)
v) 0.30 0.30 ISO 10370/ASTM D
on 10 percent residue 1),,
524/IP 14/ASTM D 4530
Percent by mass, Max.
vi Cetane Number, Min 51 2) 51 2) [P : 9] 9)/ASTM D 613

ISO 42649)/ASTM D4737 /IP

vii) Cetane Index, Min. 46 2) 46 2)
380

Pour Point,3) oC, Max [P : 10] 9)/ ASTM D

5949/ ASTM D5950/ ASTM
viii) a) winter 3o C 3o C D5985/ ASTM D97/ASTM
b) summer 15oC 15oC D7346/IP 15
Copper Strip Corrosion Not worse than Not worse than P : 15 9) /
ix)
for 3 hrs @ 50 oC No.1 No.1 ASTM D 130/IP 154
Distillation, 95 percent [P : 18] 9)/ISO 3405/ ASTM
x) 360 360
(v/v), recovery, °C, Max D 86/ ASTM D 7345/ IP 123
Flash Point Abel4) , °C, [P : 20] 9)/ISO 3679/
xi) 35 35
Min IP170/IP523/ EN13736
Kinematic Viscosity, cSt [P : 25]9) /ISO 3104/ ASTM
xii) 2.0 to 4.5 2.0 to 4.5
at 40 oC D445/ASTM D 7042/IP 71
Total contamination, mg/
xiii 24 24 EN 126629)/IP 440
kg, Max
[P : 16] 9) /[P : 32] / ISO
xiv) Density @ 15 oC , Kg/m3 815 – 8455) 810 – 8455) 12185/ASTM D 4052/
ASTM D1298/IP 160
ISO 13032 9)/ ISO 20884/
ISO 208469)/ASTM D
5453/ASTM D 2622 /ASTM
Total Sulphur, mg/kg,
xv) 50 10 D 7220/[P : 34]
Max
For Bharat Stage IVgrade
only
[P : 153] 9)/ASTM D 4294
Water Content, mg / kg,
xvi) 200 200 ISO 12937/ASTM D 6304
max.

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Cold Filter Plugging Point,

(CFPP) 3) , Max
[P: 110] 9)/ASTM D 6371 / IP
xvii) a. Winter 6 oC 6 oC
309
b. Summer 18 oC 18 oC
Oxidation Stability6), g/m3, [P: 154] 9) /ASTM D2274 /IP
xviii) 25 25
Max. 388
b) Oxidation stability by
20 20 EN 15751
Rancidity meter7) , hours, Min
Polycyclic Aromatic
EN 129169)/IP 391/
xix) Hydrocarbon (PAH), percent 8 8
ASTM D 6591
by mass, Max.
Lubricity corrected Wear Scar
xx) Diameter (w.s.d 1.4) at 60°C, 460 460 P 149/ISO 12156-1/Cor 1
microns, Max.
Annex A9) /ASTM D7371/
xxi FAME content 8) ,% v/v, Max 7.0 7.0
EN14078

Notes:

1) This limit is applicable prior to addition of ignition improvers, if used. In case a value exceeding the limit is
obtained on finished fuels in the market, ASTM D 4046/ISO 13759 shall be used to establish the
presence of nitrate containing compound. In such case the present limit for carbon residue cannot be
applied. However, the use of ignition improver does not exempt the manufacturer from meeting this
requirement prior to the addition of additives.
2) Cetane number and Cetane index relaxation and time frame, if any, for fuel processed from Assam
Crude, may be guided by the notifications issued by Government of India, from time to time.
3) Winter shall be the period from November to February (both months inclusive) and rest of the months of
the year shall be called as summer.
4) Whenever Abel flash point exceeds 66°C by IS 1448 [P: 20]/ISO 3679/IP170/IP523, PMCC flash point by
IS 1448 [P: 21]9) is to be used.
5) Density range relaxation and time frame, if any, for fuel processed from Assam Crude, may be guided by
the notifications issued by Government of India, from time to time.
6) This test shall be carried out only at the refinery or manufacturer’s end.
7) This test is applicable for diesel fuel having FAME content of above 2 percent v/v.
8) Bio-diesel shall conform to IS 15607 & may be blended up to 7 % max v/v with HSD.
9) In case of dispute, this test shall be the referee test method.
10) No external addition of chlorine-based materials and metallic additives are allowed.
11) All test methods referred to in this standard include a precision statement. The interpretation of results
based on test method/ precision shall be used whenever applicable. In case of dispute the procedure
described in ISO 4259 shall be used.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR BIODIESEL, DIESEL FUEL BLEND

B6 to B20
IS 16531: 2016

Sr.
Characteristics Requirements Method of Test, Ref to
No.
[P:] of 1448/
ISO/ASTM D/ IP/EN
/Annex
i) Density1) at 150C (kg/m3) 820-860 ISO12185/3675 /D 4052 [P:16]/[P:32 ]
Kinematic viscosity@ 400C
ii) 2.0 -4.62 ISO3104 [P:25]
(cSt)
iii) Flash point, Abel (0C) Min 35 [P:20]
Sulphur2) (mg/kg), Max D 4294/D 5453/ISO
iv) a) BS III 350 20846/ ISO 20884/ISO
b) BS IV 50 13032
Carbon Residue
(Ramsbottom) 3) on 10%
v) 0.3 D 4530/ ISO 10370 [P:8]
residue ,Percent by mass,
Max
Ash content (Percent by
vi) 0.01 ISO 6245 [ P:4/Sec 1]
mass) Max
vii) Water , ppm, Max 260 ISO 6296 /ISO 12937
Cu corrosion, 3h, Max
viii) a) BS III at 1000C 1 ISO 2160 [P:15]
b) BS IV at 500C 1
ix) Cetane No4), Min 51 ISO 5165 [P:9]
x) Cetane index4), Min 46 ISO 4264/D4737
xi) PAH, m/m Max 11 EN 12916/ IP391
Lubricity , wear scar
xii) Diameter(wsd1.4) at 600 C, 460 ISO12156-1
micron, Max
Acid No5) , mg of KOH/gm
xiii) 0.2 ISO 7537/ASTM D 974 [P:1/Sec1]
Max
Oxidation stability , at
xiv) 20 EN15751
110°C, h, Min
Distillation , percent recovery
xv) 95 ISO 3405 P:18
at 360 0C Min.
Biodiesel Content , percent,
xvi) 6-20 EN 14078 Annex B
v/v
Pour point6) , Max
D5949 / D5950/ D5985/
xvii) a)Winter 30C [P:10/Sec 2]
ISO 3016
b)Summer 150C

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Cold filter plugging

point(CFPP) 6) Max
xviii) EN 16329/D6371 [P:110]
a)Winter 60C
b)Summer 180C
Total contamination, mg/kg
xix) 24 EN12662
Max

Notes:
1) In case of dispute ISO 12185 shall be the referee method.
2) In case of dispute, ASTM D 4294 shall be the referee method.
3) The limit is applicable prior to addition of ignition improvers, if used. In case a value exceeding limit is obtained
on finished fuels in the market, ASTM D 4046, ISO 13759 shall be used to establish the presence of nitrate
containing compound. In such case the present limit of carbon residue cannot be applied. However the use or
ignition improver does not exempt the manufacturer from meeting this requirement prior to the addition or
additives.
4) For Fuels processed from Assam crude, Cetane number and Cetane index is relaxed by 3 units.
5) In case of dispute, ASTM D 974 shall be the referee method.
6) Winter shall be period of November to February in central and northern plains of India (both months inclusive)
and rest of the months of the year shall be called as summer.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR HIGH FLASH HIGH SPEED DIESEL (HFHSD)

IS 16861: 2018
Test Method Refer to [P:] of
Sr. No. Characteristics Requirement
IS 1448/ ISO/ASTM/IP/
Annex IS 16861
(i) Appearance Clear & Bright Visual

(ii) Acid Number, mg KOH/g, Max 0.5 [P: 2]7)/ D 664/D 974

(iii) Ash, percent by mass, Max 0.01 [P: 4] 7)/ISO 6245/ D 482
Carbon residue on the 10 percent
[P: 8] 7) / ISO-10370/D 4530/
(iv) Volume Distillation Residue, mass %, 0.3
D 524
Max
(v) Cetane index1), Min 45 ISO 42647)/ D 4737
Pour Point2), Max.
(vi) a) Winter 3°C [P: 10] 7) / ISO 3016/ D 97
b) Summer 15°C
Copper strip Corrosion for 3 h at Not worse than
(vii) [P:15] 7)/ISO 2160/ D 130
100°C No.1
Distillation, percent (v/v), recovered
(viii) [P: 18] 7)/ISO 3405/D 86
a) at 350°C, Min 85
b) at 370°C Min 95
Flash Point Pensky Martens closed
(ix) 66 [P: 21] 7)/ ISO 2719/ D 93
cup °C, Min
[P: 25] 7)/ISO 3104/ D 445/
(x) Kinematic viscosity, cSt, at 40°C 2.0 to 5.0
D 7042
[P:16] 7) / ISO 3675 / ISO 12185
(xi) Density3) at 15°C, kg/m3, Max 860
/ D 4052
D 42947) /ISO 14596/
(xii) Total sulphur4), % by mass, Max 0.20
D 2622/ISO 8754
(xiii) Water content, ppm, max. 500 ISO 129377)/ISO 6296/D 6304

(xiv) Cold filter plugging point (CFPP), °C To report [P: 110] 7)/D 6371/ IP 309
[P :154] 7)/D 2274
(xv) Oxidation Stability5), g/m3, Max 25
/IP 388
Lubricity6), Corrected WSD at 60°C,
(xvi) 520 ISO 12156-1/D 6079
microns max

Notes:
1) Cetane Index relaxation and time frame, if any, for fuel processed from Assam crude may be guided by the
notification issued by Government of India, from time to time.
2) Winter shall be the period from November to March (both months inclusive) and rest of the months of the year
shall be called as summer.
3) Density range relaxation and time frame, if any, for fuel processed from Assam crude may be guided by the
notification issued by Government of India, from time to time.
4) For supplies to Indian Navy, the limit of Sulphur shall be in agreement between the buyer and the supplier.
5) This test shall be carried out at the manufacturer’s end only.
6) This requirement is applicable to fuels with sulfur content below 500 ppm.
7) In case of dispute, this method shall be the referee method

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR LIGHT DIESEL OIL (LDO)

IS: 15770-2008 (Reaffirmed 2014)

Test Method Refer to

Sl. [P:] of IS 1448/
Characteristic Requirements
No. ISO/ASTM/IP/ Annex
of IS:15770
i) Acidity, Inorganic Nil P: 2
ii) Ash, % by Mass, Max. 0.02 P: 4
Carbon Residue (Ramsbottom) percent by 1.5
iii) mass, Max. (On whole sample).
P: 8
Pour Point, 1) oC, Max. P: 10
iv) winter 12
summer 21
v) Copper Strip Corrosion for 3 h at 100 oC Not worse than No. 2 P: 15
vi) Flash Point
Pensky Martens Closed Cup oC, Min 66 P: 21
vii) Kinematic Viscosity, cSt at 40 oC 2.5 to 15.0 P: 25
viii) Sediments, percent by mass, Max. 0.10 P: 30
ix) Density at 15 oC, Kg/m3 To be reported P: 16 / P-32 2)
x) Water Content, percent by Vol., Max 0.25 P: 40
xi) Total Sulphur, percent by mass., Max 1.5 3) P:33/ D:4294

Notes:

1) Winter shall be the period from November to February (both months inclusive) and rest of the month of the
year shall be called as summer.

2) In case of dispute [P-32] shall be the referee test method.

3) The stringent limits are applicable in certain areas as notified by the competent authority from time-to-time.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR FUEL OILS

(Third Revision) IS 1593: 2018

Test Method
Refer to [P:]
Sr. LV MV1 MV2 HV
Characteristic of IS 1448/
No. Grade Grade Grade Grade
ISO/ASTM/IP/
Annex IS 1593
ASTM D-9743)
1 Acidity, Inorganic Nil Nil Nil Nil
IP-139
Ash, percent by mass,
2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 P: 4
Max.
Carbon residue, P;122/
3 14 16 18 20
Mass%, Max. ISO103703)
P: 63)
4 Gross, calorific value Not limited, but to be reported1) / P: 7

Density at 15°C kg/cm3

P: 16 or
5 or Relative Density at Not limited, but to be reported
P: 32
15.6/15.6 oC
Flash Point, [Pensky
6 Martens (Closed)], 66 66 66 66 P: 21
°C/Min.
Kinematic Viscosity in 80
7 80-125 125-180 180-380 P: 25/
centistokes at 50 oC Max.
ISO-3104
Sediments, percent by
8 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 P:30
mass, Max.
Sulphur, Total percent P:33/
9 by mass. Max2) 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.5 ISO-87543)/
ASTM D 4294
Water Content, percent
10 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 P:40/ISO-3733
by Vol., Max

Notes:

1) Normally gross calorific value is of the order of 10,000cal/g.

2) Recognizing the necessity for low Sulphur fuel oil in some specialized user, a lower limit may be specified by
mutual agreement between purchaser and the supplier.
3) In case of dispute, this method shall be referee method.
4) All the test method referred to in this standard method include precision statement. The interpretation of test
results based on test method precision shall be used wherever applicable. In case of dispute the procedure
described in ISO4259 shall be used.

Note: For authentic and detailed information latest version of BIS specification
shall be referred.

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APPENDIX – 2

QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Test Category for each product 1

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QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS

Sr. Test Quantity of sample

Check
No. Category required, Minimum
Appearance,
1 A Density @ 15°C, 500 ml
Colour -Visual (White Oils Only.)
Batch formation test – One litre
2. B
As per Appendix 15 (2 x 1 Litre for MS)
Appearance
3 C Presence of water, 500 ml.
Colour –Visual (White Oils Only)
Appearance
Density
Distillation,
D*
Colour,
4 (MS and its (2 x 1) Litre
Gum content (Solvent washed)
variants)
Sulphur
RON
Copper strip corrosion
5 E Sulphide on water 500 ml.
Appearance
Density,
F*
6. Distillation, One litre
(Naphtha)
Colour,
NVM (P:64)
Appearance
Density,
G* Colour,
7. One litre
(SKO) Distillation,
Flash Point
Sulphur Content
Appearance
Density,
Colour ASTM (for HFHSD)
H* Flash Point,
8. (HSD/ Kinematic Viscosity One litre
HFHSD, LDO) Sulphur
In addition to above for HSD/HFHSD-
Pour point, Distillation, Cetane Index and Copper
strip corrosion test
Appearance
Density
I* Flash Point
9. One litre
(FO) Kinematic Viscosity
Water
Sediments
10 J Density, Distillation, Sulphur 500 ml
11 K Density, Kinematic Viscosity, Sulphur 500 ml

* Under Monthly Monitoring Tests (Clause No. 4.4.1)

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APPENDIX – 2A

Activities & Retention

Of Samples

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Tanker Operations 1
Pipeline Operations 1-2
Tank Wagon/Tank Truck/Barge Operations 3

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Appendix 2A Section Name: Retention of Samples Page 1 of 3

SAMPLES IQCM
QUANTITY
SR. EVENT/ SOURCE OF TYPE OF TO BE REFERENCE RETENTION
OF
NO. ACTIVITIES SAMPLE SAMPLE DRAWN CLAUSE PERIOD
SAMPLE
BY NUMBER
Till batch
Individual
Before Marketing established
1 Nominated 2X2 litre UML 3.2.1, 3.3.1.2
receipt Co. and/or next
tanks Composite
receipt
Pre All level (bottom
Individual tanker Marketing Till batch
2 Discharge 1x1 litre sample on need 3.2.3
tanks Co. established
test basis)
Initial
During 2x1 litre
Manifold at Middle & Marketing Till batch
3 tanker 2x1 litre 3.2.8
shore end End of product Cos. established,
receipt 2x1 litre
pumping
Initial
During 2x1 litre
Manifold at Middle & Marketing Till batch
4 tanker 2x1 litre 3.2.8
jetty end End of product Cos. established,
receipt 2x1 litre
pumping
Top Till batch
Batch
1x1 litre Upper established,
formation Marketing
5 Storage tanks 1x1 litre Middle 3.2.10 For SKO 3
after tanker Cos.
1x1 litre Lower months after
receipt
Bottom batch estd.
Before Nominated (No. of Till batch
Refinery & 5.1.5
6 Tanker individual tanks disports+3) x established
UML Composite Mktng. Co. 3.2.2
loading at Refinery 2 litres at disport
Nominated
Before (No. of Till batch
Individual tanks 5.1.5
7 tanker disports+3) x Mktng. Co. established
at Marketing UML Composite 3.2.2
loading 2 litres at disport
Terminals
Refinery &
Initial
During 2X1 litre Mktng Co. Till batch
Manifolds at Middle &
8 Tanker 2X1 litre OR 5.1.6 established
shore end End of product
loading 2X1 litre Marketing at disport
pumping
Co.
Marketing
During Initial
2X1 litre Co./ Till batch
Tanker Manifolds at Middle &
9 2X1 litre Ships 5.1.6 established
loading / jetty end End of product
2X1 litre Represent- at disport
dispatching pumping
tative
Master of
(No. of Till batch
After tanker All Level tanker/
10 Tanker tanks disports+3) x 5.1.7 established
loading Composite oil Co./
2 litres at disport
surveyor
Before
receipt Individual
Pipeline & 3.3.1.1, Till batch
11 through Nominated 2X2 litres
UML composite Mktng. Co. 3.3.1.2 established
multi-product tanks
pipeline

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IQCM
QUANTITY SAMPLES
SR. EVENT/ SOURCE OF TYPE OF REFERENCE RETENTION
OF TO BE
NO. ACTIVITIES SAMPLE SAMPLE CLAUSE PERIOD
SAMPLE DRAWN BY
NUMBER
Before transfer Marketing /
Individual tanks
12 through multi- UML Refinery / Till batch
Nominated for 2X2 litre 5.2.2
product pipeline Composite Pipeline Divn. established
transfer
(as applicable
Refinery batch
certification
Refinery storage UML
13 before dispatch 2X2 litre Refinery 5.0.2 30 days
tanks Composite
by TW/TT/
Dedicated PL
PLT Between Individual Tanks
UML Marketing Till batch
14 Marketing nominated for 2X2 litre 3.3.8
Composite companies established
divisions of OMC Receipt
a) Pipeline/
Transfer through
Initial Marketing.
MPPL/Dedicated
2x1 litre Middle Division 3.3.2
Pipeline ex Manifold at Till batch
15 2x1 litre End of b) Refinery & &
a) Mktng. dispatching end established
2x1 litre product Pipeline/ 5.2.2
Terminal
pumping Marketing
b) Refinery
Division
Transfer through
Multi-product Initial Pipeline Divn.
pipeline 2x1 litre Middle & 3.3.2
Manifold at Till batch
16 /Dedicated 2x1 litre End of Marketing &
receiving end established
Pipeline/Local 2x1 litre product Division 5.2.2
Dedicated pumping (as applicable)
Pipeline
Till batch
After receipt Pipeline Divn. established,
Tanks 1x1 litre Top,
through & 3.3.6 (For SKO 3
17 at receiving 1x1 litre Middle
Multi-product Marketing months after
locations 1x1 litre Bottom
pipeline Division batch
established.)
Transfer between
Marketing
division of OMC Dispatching UML
2x2 litres Till quality
18 through tanks Composite Marketing Cos. 3.3.8
established
dedicated / local
dedicated pipe
line
Transfer from
Refinery to
1x1 litre Upper,
Marketing tanks Till quality
19 Receiving tanks 1x1 litre Middle Marketing Cos. 3.3.4
through established.
1x1 litre Lower
dedicated
pipeline
Nominated tanks
20 Transfer through at
UML
local dedicated a) Receiving Till quality
2x2 litres Composite Marketing Cos. 3.3.10
pipelines locations. established.
b) Transferring
locations

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IQCM
QUANTITY SAMPLES
SR. EVENT/ SOURCE OF TYPE OF REFERENCE RETENTION
OF TO BE
NO. ACTIVITIES SAMPLE SAMPLE CLAUSE PERIOD
SAMPLE DRAWN BY
NUMBER
One month/
SKO after tank till
21 wagon/ tank Storage tanks 1x1 litre Composite Marketing Co. 3.4.4.1 Investigation
truck receipt in case of
failure.
30 Days/ in
2x1 litre (MS) case of
Tank wagon Tank Wagon Refinery/
22 1x1 litre (SKO, Spot failure, till
loading filling point Marketing Co. 5.3.4
HSD, FO, LDO) (Running) investigation
is over.
30 Days/ in
4x1 litre (MS)
Tank truck case of
Tank truck 1x1 litre (SKO) Spot Refinery/ 5.4.3
23 loading failure, till
filling point 2x1 litre (HSD) (Running) Marketing Co. .5.4.5
(White Oil) investigation
is over
1x1 litre 15 Days/ in
Tank truck FO, LDO case of
Spot Refinery/ 5.4.3
24 loading TLF - Pipeline (delivered failure, till
(Running) Marketing Co. 5.4.5
(Black oil) supply only) investigation
is over
UML
4x1 litre (MS) One month/
Composite
Monthly 2x1 litre till
25 Storage tanks (Vertical) Marketing Co. 4.4.1
Monitoring (Others) Receipt of
/All level
test report
(Horizontal)
15 Days/ in
2x1 litre (MS) case of failure
Tank wagon
26 Tank Wagon 1x1 litre (SKO All level Marketing Co. 3.4.6 till
receipt
HSD, FO, LDO) investigation
is over.
Till Quality
Before receipt Receiving
27 2 X 1 Litre Composite 3.2.11 Established in
by Barge Location Marketing Co
receiving tank
Refinery Till Quality
Before Barge 2 X 2 Litres UML Refinery/
28 Tank/Terminal 5.1.9 established at
Loading Each composite Marketing Co
Tank disport
Manifold at
During Barge Initial & Till Quality
29 Jetty 2 X 1 Litre Stakeholders 5.1.9
Loading Final established
End/Barge End

During Barge Manifold at Initial & Till Quality

30 2 X 1 Litre Stakeholders 3.2.11
Unloading Shore end Final established

Master of Till batch

After Barge All Level
31 Barge tanks 2 X 2 Litre Barge/oil Co./ 5.1.9 established at
loading Composite
surveyor disport
15 days/For
Inter-tank Receiving tank UML
32 2 X 1 Litre Location 3.3.11 SKO 3
product transfer after ITT composite
months
* MPPL = Multi Product Pipeline
** UML Composite Sample = Composite Of Upper, Middle & Lower Samples (Refer Section - 7)

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APPENDIX – 3

Pre-Discharge Tests for

Ocean Tankers / Barges

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Section Name: Pre-discharge Tests for Ocean

Appendix 3 Page 1 of 1
Tankers / Barges

PREDISCHARGE TESTS APPLICABLE FOR OCEAN TANKERS/BARGES

TESTS FOR TESTS FOR

PRODUCT
INDIGENOUS PRODUCTS IMPORTED PRODUCTS *
a) Appearance a) Appearance
b) Colour (Visual) b) Colour (Visual)
Naphtha c) Density c) Density
(All grades) d) Distillation d) Distillation
e) NVM (only for feed stock) - P:64 e) NVM (only for feed stock) - P:64
a) Appearance
a) Appearance
b) Colour (Visual)
b) Colour (Visual)
c) Density
MS c) Density
d) Distillation
(All grades) d) Distillation
e) Sulphur
e) Sulphur
f) Copper strip corrosion 3h/500C
a) Appearance a) Appearance
b) Colour (Saybolt / Lovibond) b) Colour (Saybolt / Lovibond)
c) Density c) Density
SKO
d) Flash Point d) Flash Point
e) Distillation e) Distillation
a) Appearance
a) Appearance
b) Colour (Visual
b) Colour (Visual)
c) Density
c) Density
d) Flash Point
d) Flash Point
HSD e) Kinematic Viscosity
e) Kinematic Viscosity
(All grades) f) Sulphur
f) Sulphur
g) Distillation
g) Distillation
h) Cetane Index
h) Cetane Index
i) Pour Point
a) Density a) Density
b) Flash Point b) Flash Point
LDO c) Kinematic Viscosity c) Kinematic Viscosity
d) Water Content
a) Density
a) Density
b) Flash Point
b) Flash Point
c) Kinematic Viscosity
FO c) Kinematic Viscosity
d) Water Content
d) Water Content
e) Ash Content

* In case of imported cargo, sample shall be tested for Batch Formation Test parameters at first port of call. Load port
test report shall meet the full contractual specification of the product.

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APPENDIX – 4

Quality Control Checks for

Tank Wagon and Tank Truck
Operations

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QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS FOR TANK WAGON AND TANK TRUCK OPERATIONS

Observed
Appear- Visual Density
Date Time Source Product Den. Water Remarks Signature
ance Colour @ 15oC
/Temp.

Notes:

1) Source means – Tank Wagon/Tank Truck/TLF/TWF.

2) Presence of water shall be recorded by ‘X’ in relevant column.
3) Absence of water shall be recorded ‘√’ in relevant column.
4) Corrective action shall be recorded under Remarks.
5) In case of T/T receipts, individual compartment’s observation shall be recorded.

(Signature)
Reviewed by
Location I/C ………….

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APPENDIX – 5

Quality Control Checks for Barrels

(Other than Lubes)

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QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS – BARRELS (OTHER THAN LUBES)

Sr. No. Of
No. Of No. Of Barrels from
Condition of
Barrels Samples which Appearance Colour Water Remarks Signature
Seals
Drawn Samples
Drawn

(Signature)

Reviewed by

Location I/C

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APPENDIX – 6

Tanker Tanks Cleaning Key

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Appendix 6 Section Name: Tanker Tanks Cleaning Key Page 1 of 1

TANKER TANKS CLEANING KEY

LAST SERVICE
AV
TO LOAD ATF NAP MS SKO HSD HFHSD LDO FO CRUDE LSHS LUBES
GAS
NAPHTHA 3 2 1 1 2 4 4 X X X X X
MS 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 X X X X X
SKO 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 X X X X 4
HSD 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 X X X X 2
HFHSD 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 X X X X 2
LDO 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
FO 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
CRUDE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
LSHS 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
LUBES 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 X X X X 1

Code : 1. Tanks, Pumps and Pipelines to be well drained.

2. Flush pipelines, pumps and tank bottom with water and drain well, gas free if last service was crude,
AVGAS, Naphtha or MS.

3 (a) Cold water butter-worthing for 4 Hrs. (2Hrs. when the tanks are painted).

3 (b) Flush lines, pumps and tank bottoms with water and drain well.

4. Carry out item 3(a) & 3(b) but use hot water @ 60oC instead of cold water for butter - worthing.

X. Loading not permitted without special cleaning instructions/ clearance from HO-Shipping and QC
Dept.

Note : I. Previous three cargoes

a) Black oils, lube oils and vegetable oils should not have been carried in previous three voyages by the
vessels nominated for loading Naphtha.

b) At least three voyages of HSD should be carried by a vessel, which was on LDO service before
loading SKO.

Note : II. Choice of last service

a) For loading Naphtha: Vessels with last service on AVGAS, HSD & LSHFHSD shall be avoided as far
as possible.

b) Tankers carrying vegetables oils in their previous load shall not be used for white oils loading.

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APPENDIX – 7

Tanker Tanks Fitness Certificate

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Appendix 7 Section Name: Tanker Tanks Fitness Certificate Page 1 of 1

TANKER TANKS FITNESS CERTIFICATE*

The tanker tanks __________ nominated to carry the product(s) bulk heads/manifolds, etc.,
has/have been jointly inspected and it is certified that the tanks(s), bulk heads/manifolds, etc.,
are clean, dry and fit to carry the product to be loaded into the tanker tank.

SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE:

NAME: NAME:

SURVEYOUR: MASTER:

* Tanker tank fitness certificate to be issued either by the master or jointly by the master and
surveyor, wherever surveyor has been appointed.

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APPENDIX – 8

Storage Tanks /
Tank Truck Cleaning Data

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STORAGE TANKS CLEANING DATA

LOCATION:

Tank Cleaning After Tank Cleaning Signature of

Date
Extension
Tank Capacity of
Grade Approval BF Test
No. (KL) Last Cleaning Boxed 1st Parcel Location
If any Emptied Report
Cleaning was up Received Supervisor In-
on No. /
due on on on Charge
Date *

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

* Attach copy for each storage tank.

______________________________________________________________________

TANK-TRUCK CLEANING DATA

LOCATION:

Capacity Date Of Last Cleaning due Location In-

TT No Cleaned on
(KL) Cleaning on charge

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APPENDIX – 9

Log Book – Tanker /

PLT Operations

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LOG BOOK – TANKER / PLT OPERATIONS

Name of Tanker / PLT No.: __________________________ Date: ______

Density at 15°C Density Range

Product Signature
Tanker tank / Storage Tank (Clause 3.2.7.3)
Lowest Highest

Pipeline Manifold
Jetty End / Shore End /
Refinery / Pipeline Receiving Location
Date Time Density Density Remarks
Qty. Colour Colour
Appearance Qty Appearan. If Sign
(Visual) Nat
Temp 15o (Visual) Nat
Temp 15
°C C °C oc Any
First half an hour (00, 10, 20, 30 min.)/ Hourly /Initial-Middle-Final sample (2 litres)

Signature of Location In-Charge / Date

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APPENDIX – 10

Inland Pipeline Transfer

Log Book

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INLAND PIPELINE TRANSFER LOG BOOK

PLT Number: ___________________________ Date: _____________

Product Density at 15°C Density Range Signature

Storage Tank (Clause 3.2.7.3)
Lowest Highest

Pipeline Manifold

Dispatching Location Receiving Location

Date Time Product Remarks Sign.
Density Density
Colour Colour
Appear Visual Appear Visual
Temp Temp
-ence Nat 15o -ence Nat 15
C oC

First half an hour (00, 10, 20, 30 min.)/ Hourly /Initial-Middle-Final sample (2 litres)

(Signature)

Reviewed by
Location I/C

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Sample Label

(Tank Wagon/Monthly Monitoring/Batch Formation)

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Section Name: Sample Label Tank Wagon /

Appendix 11 Page 1 of 1
Monthly Monitoring / Batch Formation

SAMPLE LABEL

Location: Testing Lab:

Product: Date Of Sampling:

Tank No./ Source Of Sample: Time Of Sampling (In Hrs.):

Quantity In Tank (In Kl): Type Of Sample:

Batch No.: Reasons For Testing:

Seal Number:

- Aluminum Container:

- Wooden Box:

Density At 15°C:

Flash Point (For SKO):

Sample Drawn By: Sample Supervised By:

NAME: Name: ………………………………………………

……………………………………………….
Signature:

…………………………………………

Note:

The sample label should have minimum above details pasted on sample container. In case of bar coding / any other
coding system, the details of sample label given above should be provided in the decoding system.

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APPENDIX – 11A

Sample Label

(Tank Truck Filling Point)

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Section Name: Sample Label Tank Truck Filling

Appendix 11A Page 1 of 1
Point

SAMPLE LABEL – TANK TRUCK FILLING POINT

Location: Sample Drawn On:

Product: Time Of Sampling (In Hrs.):

Storage Tank No.___________

Tank lorry Filling Bay No./ TLF Header_____________

Batch No./Particular No._________________________________

Quantity Of Sample : 4X 1 litre for MS , 2X1 litre Density at 15°C: _________________ Kg/m3
for HSD and 1x1 litre of SKO or gm/cc

Seal Number:

- Aluminum Container:_________________________

- Wooden Box:__________________________________

CERTIFIED THAT EMPTY CONTAINERS HAVE BEEN RINSED WITH THE SAME PRODUCT
BEFORE DRAWING OF SAMPLES

Signature…………………………………………………….

Name ………………………………………………………….

Designation…………………………………………………..

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APPENDIX – 11B

Sample Label

(Bunker Filling Point)

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SAMPLE LABEL
(BUNKER)

SAMPLE LABEL – BUNKER FILLING POINT (Jetty End / Shore End)

The name & IMO number of the receiving vessel: The port of bunkering:

Date of commencement of bunkering: The name, address and telephone number of the
bunker supplier:

The bunker/s name/s: Quantity of bunker/s delivered in metric tons:

Sulphur content in % m/m: Density At 15°C:

Name of bunker tanker / bunker installation: Testing Lab:

Product: Date of Sampling:

Tank No/ Source of Sample: Time of Sampling (In Hrs.)

Quantity In Tank (KL): Type of Sample:

BDN number:

Batch No.: Reasons for Testing:

Seal Number:
- Aluminum Container:

- Wooden Box:
Certified that Empty Containers have been rinsed with the same product before drawing of Samples
Declaration to the effect that the supplied bunker meets Sulphur limit regulations and fuel quality
requirements of Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
Sample Drawn By :
Sample Supervised By:
Name ………………………………………
Name: ………………………………………………

Signature ……………………………………

Signature of the vessel’s chief engineer

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Record of Samples
Retained / Disposed

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Section Name: Record of Samples Retained /

Appendix 12 Page 1 of 1
Disposed

RECORD OF SAMPLES RETAINED / DISPOSED

The details of retention samples collected during receipt, storage and dispatch operations as
described in the manual (Ref: Appendix 2 & 2A) are to be recorded in the following format.

LOCATION

Date &
Sr. Batch Sample
Time Of Source Purpose Density Seal Disposed
No Product No. Drawn Sign Sign
Sample * ** At 15°C Number On
. (If Any) By
Drawn

* Indicate name of Tanker and Tanker Tank No. / Storage Tank No. /TLF /TWF/ pipeline transfer etc. as
applicable.

** For Purpose, refer Appendix 2 and 2A.

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Batch Control Log Book

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BATCH CONTROL LOG BOOK

REGION / TERRITORY:
PRODUCT
TANK NUMBER:
LOCATION:

LAST RELEASED
NAME OF VESSEL/
LOADING POINT AGAINST
ORIGINATING/
DATE OF TEST TEST LOC. I/C
REFINERY BATCH BATCH
RECEIPT REPORT REPORT SIGN.
TERMINAL / DEPOT NO. NO. DATE
NO. NO. **

**: Test Report Number of the batch shall be mentioned. In case of locations where batch formation test is
not mandatory as per IQCM, a copy of previous location’s Test report number and date shall be
entered.

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APPENDIX – 14

Code Letters of Refineries / Terminals /

Installations / Depots

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Terminals / Installations / Depots

Refineries:

East West North South

Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code
Letters Letters Letters Letters
A) IOCL
Haldia HR Koyali JR Panipat PR Chennai CPCL
Barauni BR Mathura MR Narimanam CBR

Guwahati GR
Bongaigaon BGR
Digboi DR
Paradeep PDR
B) BPCL
Mumbai BPCR Kochi KRL
C) HPCL
Mumbai HRM Vizag HRVZ
D) Others:
Numaligarh NRL Bina BORL Mangalore MRPL
Jamnagar RIL
Vadinar Nayara Bhatinda HMEL
Total 7 5 4 5

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Terminals / Installations / Depots

IOCL Terminals / Installations:

East West North South

Location / Code Location / Code Letters Location / Code Location / Code
Letters Letters Letters
Barauni TBN Ahmedabad TAB Agra TAG Bangalore TBL
Bhubhanesh
TBB Asoj TAJ Allahabad TAH Chennai, FST TCHF
war(Jatni)
Betkutchi TBC Dumad TMD Ambala TAB Chittoor Terminal TCR
Amousi
Bongaigaon TBG Hazira THR TAS Coimbatore TCM
(Lucknow)
Budge
TBB JNPT TJP Bharatpur TBP Ernakulam TGK
Budge
Hyderabad
Digboi TDG Indore (Mangliagaon) TMG Bhatinda TBD THY
Terminal
Guwahati TGH Kandla (FST/NFST) TFST Chittorgarh TCG Kakinada TKD
Haldia-A THA Kandla (Main) TKD Delhi TDI Karwar TKR
Kochi
Haldia-B THB Loni TLN Jaipur TJP TKC
(Irunpanam)
Jasidih TJS Panewadi (Manmad) TPW Jalandhar TJL Korukkupet TKK
Jharsuguda TJG Ratlam TRL Jodhpur TJD Madurai TMD
Khunti TKH Sewree I TSE Kanpur TKP Mangalore TMG
Mourigram TMM Sewree II TTI Najibabad TNJ Narimanam TNM
Paradeep TPD Sidhpur TSD Mathura TMA Rajahmundry TRJ
Patna TPA Vasco TVS Mughalsarai TMS Sankari TOP TSK
Port Blair TPB Vashi TVI Meerut TMR Tondiarpet TTP
Rajbandh TRB Wadala TWD Panipat TPP Trichy TTY
Siliguri TSG Korba TKB Rewari TRW Tuticorin TTC
Lumding TLD Dumad TMD Roorkee TRK Vijayawada TVJ
Sangrur TSA Vishaka FHI TVZ
Tikrikalan
TTK Wellingdon Island TWI
TOP
Total 19 18 21 21

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Terminals / Installations / Depots

IOCL Depots:

East West North South

Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code
Letters Letters Letters Letters
Ambabai
Bhubaneshwar DBB Akolner DAN DAB Belgam DBE
(Zhansi)
Dharmanagar Jabalpur
DDN DBH Aonla DAL Bijapur DBJ
(MD) (Bhitoni)
Dharmanagar
DDA Bishrampur DBM Baitalpur DBR Gulbarga DGL
(AOD)
Dimapur DDM Gaigaon DGG Banthara DBT Guntakkal DGL
DIT
Doimukh DMK Itarsi Gonda DGD Hubli Depot DHL
R
Imphal DIH Jayant DJY Jammu DJU Kozhikode DKZ
Khapri
Malda DMD DKH Kargil DKG Mysore DMS
(Nagpur)
Missamari DMI Miraj DMJ Kullu DKL Ongole Depot DOL
Rangpo DRG Pakni DPI Lalkauan DLK Ramagundam DRM
Gwalior Visakha
Raxaul DRX DRR Leh DLH DVF
(Rairu) Fishing
Silchar
DSR Rajkot DRA Parwanoo DPW
(Ramnagar)
Somnathpur
DSN Sagar DSG Srinagar DSN
(Balasore)
Vairengte DVN Shirud DSD
Tadalli
DTI
(Chandrapur)
Total 13 14 12 10

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Terminals / Installations / Depots

BPCL Terminals, Installations, Tops, Depots:

East West North South
Location / Code Location / Code
Location / Code Letters Location / Code Letters
Letters Letters
BPCL Terminals, Installations, Tops:
Barauni BNI Kandla KAN Bijwasan BJW Cherlapally CHP
Budge
BGB Koyali KOY Bharatpur BTR Devangunthi DKN
Budge
Haldia HLD Manglia MRT Bhatinda BTI Irugur IGU
Paradeep PDP Manmad MAN Jalandhar JAL Irumpanam IPN
Patna PAT Navegaon NAV JOBNER JBN Kakinada KKD
Rajbandh RBJ Pakni PAK Kota KTT Karur KAR
Sewree SEW Mathura MTR Kondapalli KON
Sidhpur SID Mughalsarai MGS Mangalore MCI
Piyala PYL Tondiarpet TNP
Panipat PNP Vizag VIZ
Ennore Costal
Rewari REW ECI
Installation
Salawas SAL
Sangrur SNG
Total 6 8 13 11
BPCL Depot:
Balasore BLS Akolner AKO Aonla ANL Cannanore CAN
Berhampur BAM Bakania BAK Baitalpur BTL Desur DES
Dhanbad DHN Bhitoni BHT Gonda GND Gooty GOT
Malda MLD Borkhedi BOR Haridwar HAR Mysore MYS
Muzaffarpur MZP Gaigaon GAI Jammu JMU Ongole OGL
NJP NJP Hazira HAZ Kanpur KNP Peelamedu PLU
Ranchi RNC Manglia MGL Karari KRR Raichur RCT
Rangpoo RGP Miraj MRJ Kathgodam KTH Sankari SAN
Tatanagar TAT Rairu RRU Lalru LRU Tada TAD
Meerut MER Tirunelveli TEN
Najibabad NJB Warangal WGL
Sahajahanpur BAN
Srinagar SNG
Total 9 9 13 11

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Terminals / Installations / Depots

HPCL Terminals:

East Zone West Zone North West Zone

Location / Code Letters Location / Code Letters Location / Code Letters
Kolkata I HTBB1 Mahul HTMH Bharatpur HTBHT
Haldia HTH Sewree I HTS I Jaipur HTJA
Paradeep HTP Sewree II HTS II Ajmer HTAJ
Wadala HTWD Palanpur HTPL
Vashi White oil HTVW Mundra HTMU
Vashi Black oil HTVB Kandla HTKD
Loni HTLN Jodhpur HTJDH
Vasco HTVS Vadodara HTVD
Miraj HTMRJ
Sholapur HTSOL
Total 3 10 8

North Zone North Central South Zone South Central Zone

Zone
Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code
Letters Letters Letters Letters

Visakha New
Bahadurgarh HTBH Mathura HTMTH Cochin HTCO HTVZW
Terminal
Visakha New
Delhi HTDL Kanpur HTKNP Irumpanam HTIRPM HTVZB
Black oil
Bhatinda HTBTD Cassimode HTCSMD Kakinada HTKKN
Chennai
Rewari HTR New HTCNT Rajahmundry HTRJMD
Terminal
Bhatinda –
HPCL-MKT- HTHML Vijayawada HTVW
HMEL
HMEL
Bitumen HTHBT Suryapet HTSYP
Terminal
Secunderabad HTSEC
Bengaluru HTBLR
Hassan HTHSN
Mangalore HTMN
Total 6 2 4 10

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Terminals / Installations / Depots

HPCL Depots:

East Zone West Zone North West Zone

Location / Code Letters Location / Code Letters Location / Code Letters
Raipur HDRPR Manmad HDMNM Hazira HDHZR
Balasore HDBLS Jabalpur HDJBP
Durgapur HDDUR Gwalior HDGWL
Guwahati HDGW Sagar HDSGR
Bokaro HDBKR Indore HDIND
Surinam (MINI) HDSU Akola HDAKL
Nagpur HDNGP
Total 6 7 1

North Zone North Central Zone South Zone South Central Zone
Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code Letters
Letters Letters Letters
Sangrur HDSRG Meerut HDMRT Coimbatore HDCBE Gulbarga HDGBR
Nalagarh HDNGR Najibabad HDNBD Madurai HDMDU Hubli HDHUB
Jalandhar HDJLD Haldwani HDHLD Tirunelveli HDTEN Guntakkal HDGNTL
Jammu HDJMU Roorkee HDRKE Kozhikode HDKZH Ramagundam HDRGTM
Srinagar HDSRN Bareilly HDBRL Kadapa HDKDP
Visakha
Leh HDLEH Lucknow HDLKO Fishing HDVFH
Harbour
Baitalpur HDBTP
Mughalsarai HDMGS
Barauni HDBRN
Patna HDPTN
Total 6 10 4 6

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Terminals / Installations / Depots

Others – Depot / Terminals:

East West North South

Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code Location / Code
Letters Letters Letters Letters
NAYARA
Vadinar VAD
Wardha WAD
Sirohi SRH
ONGC
Hazira
Uran
RIL
Haldia T207 Bhopal T206 Rewari T204 Chennai T205
Hazira T203 Kanpur T213
NRL
Siliguri SMT
Marketing
Terminal
(Rangapani)
ETTPL
(Ennore
Tanker
Ennore ENR
Terminal Pvt
Ltd.)
ZIOTL
(Zuari Indian
Goa
Oil Tanking ZIOL
(Vasco)
Ltd.)
IOTL Raipur
Raipur IOTL-R
Total 02 09 02 02

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Batch Formation Tests

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BATCH FORMATION TESTS

Sr.
Characteristic NAPHTHA MS SKO HSD/HFHSD LDO FO
No.
1 Appearance √ √ √ √ √ √
2 Colour (Visual) √ √ √
Colour (Visual) for Blue dyed
3 √
/ Saybolt
4 Density @ 15oC √ √ √ √ √ √
5 Flash Point √ √ √ √
6 Smoke Point √
7 Kinematic Viscosity @ 40oC √ √ √
@ 50oC
8 Pour Point √ √
9 Distillation √ √ √ √
10 Cetane Index √
Gum content (solvent
11 √
washed)
12 RVP @ 37.8oC. √
Copper Strip Corrosion for 3 √ / @100°C for
13 √ √ √
hrs. @ 50oC HFHSD
14 NVM / ROE √
15 Total Sulphur √ √ √ √ √ √
16 Water content √ √
17 Aromatics Content √
18 Olefins Content √
19 Gross Calorific Value √
20 C/H ratio (calculated) √
21 RON √
22 Sediments by extraction √

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APPENDIX – 16

Procedure for Tank Truck & Tank Wagon

Grade Change Over

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Section Name: Procedure For TT/TW Grade

Appendix 16 Page 1 of 1
Changeover
PROCEDURE FOR TANK TRUCK & TANK WAGON GRADE CHANGE OVER

Sr. No. From To Tank-Wagon Tank Truck

1 Naphtha MS A A
2 Naphtha SKO* A C
3 Naphtha HSD A A
4 Naphtha ATF E Not Permitted
5 MS SKO* A C
6 MS HSD A A
7 SKO MS / HSD F F/D
8 SKO Naphtha A A/D
9 HSD MS A A
10 HSD SKO* A A
11 HSD Naphtha B B
12 ATF MS / HSD F F
13 HSD HFHSD A A
14 HFHSD HSD A A

CODES FOR CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE

A) Empty out the previous contents completely by opening bottom valves. Inspect from top manhole as well
as bottom manifold for complete emptiness and record it.

* SKO doped with marker / blue dye shall not be loaded in T/Ws. (Clause 5.3.1)

B) The previous contents shall be drained out completely. Grade flush shall be carryout from top through
each manhole with 200 (TW) / 20 (TT) litres of Naphtha. Flushed product shall be drained out completely
and shall be checked for visual colour.

In case the flushed Naphtha sample is not clear and dis-colored, flushing procedure shall be repeated till
the bottom drained sample is clear and colorless. Thereafter, the tank wagon or tank truck can be filled
with Naphtha.

In Refinery Terminals where SKO is not doped with Marker, instead of Naphtha, SKO may be used for
flushing.

C) The previous product from each compartment of Tank Truck, lines, manifold etc shall be completely drain
out to ensure TT is bone dry. Each compartment shall be filled with 50 litres of HSD and shall be allowed
to stand for 15 minutes. Flushed HSD shall be drained out completely from each compartment, lines,
manifold etc. before loading SKO. The flushed HSD shall be tested for Flash Point and can be put back
into HSD storage tank if it meets the HSD specification. In the event the Flash Point does not meet the
requirement, concerned department shall be intimated for advice regarding disposal.

D) In case of marked SKO, guideline and approval is to be obtained from QC department on case-to-case
basis.

E) The previous contents shall be drained out completely. T/W shall be flushed with a minimum quantity of
200 liters each of aviation fuel to be filled from each manhole covers of BTPN rakes before loading
Aviation Fuels. Disposal action for flushed product shall be taken on the basis of test result of same.

F) Changeover of grade shall be avoided in BS VI scenario. However, in exigency it shall be carried by

empting out the previous contents completely by opening bottom valves. Grade flush shall be carryout
from top through each manhole with 100 (TW) / 10 (TT) litres of respective product. Flushed product shall
be drained out completely before loading.

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APPENDIX – 17

Inspection Guide for

Non-Aviation Products Storage Points

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Appendix 17 Page 1 of 13
Non-Aviation Products Storage Points

TERMINAL / DEPOT STORING NON-AVIATION PRODUCTS

Name of Location / Region

Products Handled
Name of Location’s QC Coordinator
Date of Inspection
Inspected by
Last Inspected by & on……………. QC
Last Inspected by & on……………Ops

FM: Fully Met PM: Partially Met NC: Not Complied

No QC Requirement FM PM NC Remarks

1 QC RECORDS/MANUALS/CIRCULARS/SOPs etc.
Is Industry QC Manual (updated with incorporation of all
A
amendements) on Non-Aviation Petroleum Product available?
Is “Industry Manual on Acceptance of Product by marketing
B
Companies and Related Issues”, MDG, TDG available?
Are all QC Circulars/Bulletins available and filed in separate
C
indexed file? Record the ref no of the latest circular.
Is Location specific Work Instruction/SOPs available and
D
being followed?
E Is Ethanol Manual available?
Are the Manuals on Bio-diesel, Branded Fuels, and Special
F
Products (as applicable) available at Locations?
Is QC audit/self-audit of Location conducted as per defined
G
frequency and records available?
Are all the QC records maintained as per the format of the
H
IQCM with proper identification?
2 SAMPLING AIDS & QC FACILITIES :
Is Sampling Bottle / grabber / Thief / Can / SS Chain/ Bottom
A
Sampler (Minimum 2 sets) available?
Is adequate number of Hydrometers / Thermometers/
B
Alcoholmeters available?
Is Aluminum/Glass/SS Sample containers available as per
C
requirement?
Is 500 ml Glass Cylinder available for density check and for
D
alcohol content in Ethanol?
Is adequate no. of A-Class 150 ml graduated glass cylinders
E with stopper, 10 ml graduated pipette available for ethanol
test?
Is Flash Point Apparatus available and in working condition?
F
Confirm the working of apparatus by testing sample.
Is Marker test kit (wherever applicable) available and
G
segregated?

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Non-Aviation Products Storage Points

No QC Requirement FM PM NC Remarks
Are Master Hydrometers (Preferably L-50) /
H Thermometers/ Alcoholmeters available with valid
Calibration certificate?
Are in use Hydrometers / Thermometer/ Alcoholmeters
I verified against the masters on yearly basis and records
available?
Is there any trained person (at least one) for performing
J
verification of QC equipment?
Are the SOP for various QC tests (Density, Flash Point
K
etc.) available at point of conducting the test?
Check availability of ASTM 53B (Density conversion) and
L
specific gravity conversion charts.
3 STORAGE FACILITIES
In case of common manifold is positive segregation
A
ensured by use of appropriate devices?
Do all above ground tanks have minimum 25 mm diameter
B
water draw-off line?
C Are all storage tanks cleaned as per stipulated frequency?
If not, has approval been obtained from QC dept. for any
D
extensions? Enter approval details in Annexure.
Are records maintained for tank cleaning as per Appendix
E
8?
Are the date of commissioning / last date of cleaning /next
F due date of cleaning/ extended date of cleaning painted on
/ near the manhole cover of each above ground tank?
For underground tanks, are the details of tank cleaning as
G
in (f) displayed suitably?
Are samples after receipt of the first parcel in the newly
commissioned tanks, after tank cleaning & grade change
H
over sent to lab for batch formation testing and test reports
maintained?
Is Copper corrosion test carried out additionally on a
I
bottom sample of HFHSD storage tanks after cleaning?
J Do all FO & LDO tanks have product circulation facility?
In absence of any fresh receipt in FO / LDO tank for 15
days or more, is the product circulated within the tank for
K
at least 2 hours and every 15 days thereafter and
operation recorded?
Is adequate circulation facility for MS / HSD in storage
L tanks available at Tap-off-points where interface is
accommodated?
Are all strainers opened once in 3 months and cleaned
M
internally?
Is the last cleaning date painted on the casing body? Are
N
the cleaning records maintained?

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Non-Aviation Products Storage Points

No QC Requirement FM PM NC Remarks

Are hoses stored with their ends blanked when not in

O
use?
Is colour coding of pipeline & loading points done as per
P
Manual?
4 QUALITY MONITORING
Location where tank sample is not tested for batch
A formation test, is a composite sample drawn from such
product tank & tested under monthly monitoring tests?
Is sample of Ethanol tank and ethanol blended Motor
B
Gasoline tested under monthly monitoring test?
Is copper strip corrosion test carried out fortnightly on a
C
bottom sample from HFHSD tanks?
Location where tank sample is tested for batch formation
test, but if there is no fresh receipt in a particular storage
D
tank for 30 days, are samples from such tank sent for
monthly monitoring tests and records maintained?
In case the product lying in the pipeline is dormant for 30
E days or more, are samples from the line subjected to
monthly monitoring tests?
Is corresponding set of the samples drawn under monthly
F monitoring retained till receipt of the test report and record
maintained?
When no fresh product is received for three months into a
G tank, is sample from the tank sent for batch formation
tests and record maintained?
When there is no fresh receipt into a Kerosene tank for 7
H
days, is a Top sample tested for Density and Flash Point?
If for operational reason, water is maintained in the tank,
I is Test ‘E’ (Sulphide) carried out on the water sample on
monthly basis?
In case the test E indicates presence of Sulphide, is water
J
replaced and record maintained.
5 FAILURE & OFF SPEC PRODUCT DISPOSAL
A Is there any Product Quality Failure at Location Yes / No
In case any stock fails to meet the specification during
monitoring or otherwise, are the stocks frozen, reason for
B failure investigated as per the procedure laid down in
IQCM & Industry Manual on Acceptance of Products as
well as directionally in line with Annexure 1?
Is the failure due to non-compliance of IQCM / SOP by
C
Location?
Is corrective action to salvage the product taken in
D
consultation with Quality Control Department?
Is record of product salvaged and corrective action
E chronologically maintained and retained for 3 years or till
completion of investigation?
Are the failure investigation reports retained for five
F
years?

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No QC Requirement FM PM NC Remarks
Is the record of the Interface (if segregated in an
G
isolated tank) and its disposal maintained?
Is the "On specification" product used for grade washing
H of tank-wagons or tank trucks disposed-off in line with
Appendix 16 and record maintained?
6 TANKER OPERATION
6.1 RECEIPT BY OCEAN TANKERS
Before receipt of product is effected through ocean
tanker, are Upper, Middle and Lower samples drawn
A
(jointly drawn with surveyor/OMC wherever applicable)
from the individual tank/s nominated for receipt?
In case density variation between any two layers is
beyond (+/-) 3.0 Kg/m3, are Upper, Middle and Lower
B (UML) samples individually (as applicable) labeled,
sealed and retained (Appendix 2A) till the post receipt
batch is established?
Are the load port test report and after loading vessel
C composite test report checked to ensure conformity to
the required specifications?
Are load port shore tank(s) and tanker tank(s) samples
(Appendix 2A) collected from the master, and retained
D
and density recorded on label verified with the observed
density at 15°C for the tanker tank samples?
Is an all-level sample (bottom sample on need basis)
from individual tanker tanks checked for test A
E
(Appendix 2) for conformity with load port shore tank/s
and tanker tank/s densities?
Are the Individual tanker tank samples sent to laboratory
F for Pre-Discharge Test along with ullage report and the
tanker tanks samples retained as per Appendix 2A?
Is the record for earlier product in the line, line quantity
G and its density for the last operation maintained in case
of PLT operation as per Clause 4.4.1 (Appendix 2)?
In case the product lying in the pipeline is dormant for a
H month or more, are samples drawn from both the ends
of line subjected to monthly monitoring tests?
Are samples drawn at jetty end /ship’s manifold as per
manualized procedure (during transfer operation)
I
subjected to Test-A (Appendix 2) and recorded
chronologically in tanker log book (Appendix 9)?
Whenever pumping of the product is stopped, and then
J restarted, is the procedure of the sampling during the
first half an hour and then hourly sampling followed?
Is retention sample both from jetty end and shore end
during commencement, middle and end of the discharge
K collected, sealed, labeled, time of sampling recorded on
label and retained until quality of the product after
receipt is established (Appendix 2A)?
On completion of transfer is minimum one hour settling
L
time given before sampling?

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Non-Aviation Products Storage Points

No QC Requirement FM PM NC Remarks
After settling of product, are UML samples drawn from
M
receipt tank and tested for test-A?
Is batch control log book maintained as per Appendix 13
N
after receipt?
In case of multi product tanker discharge through single
pipeline, whether additional Test ‘J’ for MS and Test “K” for
O
HSD (Appendix 2) conducted apart from the batch formation
test and product is released after batch formation test?
In case of Kerosene, is additionally Flash Point test also
P carried out on top sample & recorded along with Test A or
batch formation test report?
Is a composite sample of Kerosene from receipt tank
Q retained for three months and record maintained as per
Appendix 12?
In case of receipt of different generations of fuel (i.e. BS IV &
BS VI) of the same grade in single line, are location specific
R
SOP available and does the operation take place in line with
SOP? Are the records of such operation maintained?
6.2 OCEAN TANKER LOADING
Are UML samples from the individual tank/s nominated for
A tanker loading jointly drawn by Refinery/ Marketing
Department labeled, sealed and retained (Appendix 2A)?
Is the record for earlier product in the line, line quantity for
C
the last operation maintained?
In case the product lying in the pipeline is dormant for a
month or more, are samples drawn from both the ends of line
D subjected to monthly monitoring tests as per Clause 4.4.1
(Appendix 2) and additionally Copper strip corrosion test
done for MS and Naphtha?
Are samples drawn during tanker loading from the manifold
E at shore end and jetty end subjected to Test-A (Appendix 2)
and records maintained (Appendix-9)?
Whenever pumping of the product is stopped, and then
F restarted, is the procedure of the sampling during the first
half an hour and then hourly sampling followed?
Are retention samples taken, both from shore end and jetty
G end, during commencement, middle and end sealed, labeled
and retained (Appendix 2A)
On completion of loading, whether ship composite samples
H are drawn, distributed, retained, tested and records
maintained (Appendix 2A)?
Whether 1-meter loading sample from tanker tanks tested for
J critical parameters in case of Naphtha and records
maintained?
K Is tanker log book maintained as per Appendix 9?
In case of loading of different generations of fuel (i.e. BS IV &
BS VI) of the same grade in single line, are location specific
N
SOP available and does the operation take place in line with
SOP? Are the records of such operation maintained?

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7 PLT OPERATION
Are UML samples from the individual tank/s nominated for
dispatch jointly drawn by Refinery/ Marketing/ Pipeline
A
Department, labeled, sealed and retained (Appendix 2A) till
the post receipt batch is established?
In case density variation between any two layers is beyond
(+/-) 3.0 Kg/m3 , are Upper, Middle and Lower (UML)
B samples drawn individually, as applicable, labeled, sealed
and retained (Appendix 2A) till the post receipt batch is
established?
Is the record for earlier product in the line, line quantity and
C its density for the last operation maintained in case of PLT
operation?
In case the product lying in the pipeline is dormant for a
month or more, are samples drawn from both the ends of line
D subjected to monthly monitoring tests as per Clause 4.4.1
(Appendix 2) and additionally Copper strip corrosion test
done for MS and Naphtha?
Are pipeline samples drawn during PLT operation from the
E pipeline near the manifold subjected to Test-A (Appendix 2)
for each batch / tank and recorded (Appendix 10)?
Whenever pumping of the product is stopped, and then
F restarted, is the procedure of the sampling during the first
half an hour and then hourly sampling followed?
Are retention samples taken, both from dispatching end and
receiving end, during commencement, middle and end of the
G product transfer for each batch / tank, sealed, labeled and
retained (Appendix 2A) until quality of the product after
receipt is established and record maintained?
On completion of transfer is minimum one hour settling time
H
given before sampling?
After settling of product, are UML samples drawn from
I
receipt tank & tested for test A?
Is batch control log book maintained as per Appendix 13
J
after receipt?
In case of multi product pipeline receipt, is additional Test ‘J’
for MS and Test “K” for HSD, (Appendix 2) conducted apart
K
from the batch formation test and product is released after
meeting the batch formation test?
In case of Kerosene, is additionally Flash Point test also
L carried out on top sample & recorded along with Test A or
batch formation test report?
Is a composite sample of Kerosene retained for three months
M
and record maintained as per Appendix 12?
In case of receipt of different generations of fuel (i.e. BS IV &
BS VI) of the same grade in single line, is location specific
N
SOP available and does the operation take place in line with
SOP? Are the records of such operation maintained?

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8 BARGE OPERATION
Are all Level 2 litres sample from source Tank jointly drawn by
A
all stake holders, sealed, labeled and retained
During loading, whether Initial and Final line samples at Jetty
end and shore end, (Appendix 2A) jointly collected & retained
B
till establishment of product quality after unloading in receipt
tank?
Check whether after Barge receipt in location tank sampling,
C testing, assigning batch no. as per requirement before release
of product done.
9 TANK WAGON OPERATION
Are product wise samples (including Black Oil products) drawn
from the tank-wagon filling line at the commencement of
A loading and subsequently after displacement of the earlier line
content in each shift and whenever there is a switchover of tank
and subjected to Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) & record maintained?
B Are these samples retained for 30 days?
Is product doped with marker for the purpose of checking the
C adulteration and SKO doped with Blue dye being loaded in tank
wagons?
Is presence of water and colour visual checked after filling of
D the tank-wagon, before sealing and dispatch? Are all the
observations logged as per Appendix 4?
In case of SKO dispatch, is density checked for individual tank
E
wagons after loading and recorded in Appendix 4?
Is batch formation test report of the product sent to respective
F
receiving locations and record maintained?
Is flash point of the SKO of the dispatch tanks and density at
G 15°C of the SKO of the individual tank wagons documented
and intimated to receiving locations?
Is sample from individual white Oil tank-wagons drawn and
checked for Colour visual for grade identification and Test ‘A’
H
(Appendix 2) conducted for every fifth tank wagon during
receipt and record maintained?
At T/W unloading location, is retention sample collected as per
I manual, sealed, labelled, signed and retained for 15 days
(Appendix 2A)?
Is colour visual & presence of water checked and recorded by
J
unloading location?
Are relevant batch formation test reports (Appendix 15)
K obtained for support and batch control log maintained
(Appendix 13)?
In case of SKO receipts, is relevant Flash Point information
L from the loading location is available before commencement of
discharge?
Is the density of the top sample of the individual SKO tank-
M wagon checked and compared with the dispatch density at
15oC and recorded?

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On completion of receipt, is minimum one hour settling time
N
given before sampling?
After settling of product, are UML samples drawn from receipt
O
tank and tested for test A before release?
Is a composite sample of Kerosene from receipt tank retained
P
for one month and record maintained as per Appendix 12?
Are the decantation Hoses colour coded suitably for class A &
Q
class B product?
On receipt of an unconnected tank-wagon, is representative
sample taken and sent to the nearest laboratory for batch
R
formation tests for identification of the product and further action
and record maintained?
In case of receipt/delivery of different generations of fuel (i.e. BS
IV & BS VI) of the same grade in single line, is location specific
S
SOP available and does the operation take place in line with
SOP? Are the records of such operation maintained?
10 TANK TRUCK OPERATION
Before commencement of operation, is the Density board
A maintained at TLF with details of UML Density, water dip of
operating tank(s) and batch no?
Is the line content of tank/ manifold to TLF for each individual
B product line displayed at TLF? Is the record of product tank
change-over maintained as & when done during day operation?
Are the Tank Lorry Filling line samples (white oils only) drawn &
checked for test “A” and retained during commencement of TT
C
loading and after tank changeover as pert Clause 5.4.5 of
IQCM?
In case the density variation within the operating tank is more
D than  3.0 Kg /m3, is additional sample retained as per
Appendix 2A mentioning the time of collection of samples?
For non-automated locations, are the MS/SKO/HSD TLF line
E
samples checked 2-hourly for density and recorded?
For automated density monitoring locations, are the
MS/SKO/HSD TLF line samples checked for density manually
F on commencement of shift and tank change over (after
displacement of line content) and compared with density by
automation device and records maintained?
In case of automated locations, is it ensured that product loaded
in TT is free from water? Is validated SOP to ensure Quality of
G
product and record of checking efficacy of automated devices
available?
In case of Black Oil, is TLF line sample on commencement or
H sample from first TT loaded, checked for Density and
appearance test & recorded in Appendix 4?
Is the density at 15°C (for all products) and flash point (only in
I case of SKO) recorded in the challan / delivery documents? Do
all TT challan carry storage tank & Bay no./ trails available?

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In case of SKO is sample from tank truck filling line tested for
J flash point on daily basis after displacement of line content &
record maintained?
On receipt of TT is sample from individual white Oil tank-truck
K chambers drawn and checked for test “A” before acceptance
and record maintained (Appendix 4)?
In case of SKO receipts, is relevant Flash Point information
L
from the loading location available on invoice?
Is batch control log book maintained as per Appendix 13 after
M
receipt of TTs in storage tank?
In case of receipt/delivery of different generations of fuel (i.e.
BS IV & BS VI) of the same grade in single line, are location
N
specific SOP available and does the operation take place in
line with SOP? Are the records of such operation maintained?
In case of on-line doping facility of Ethanol, Biodiesel,
Branded fuel additive etc., is the location taking adequate
O
care? Is the efficacy of dosing system in right proportion
ensured?
11 BARREL RECEIPT & DISPATCH
A Are the seals on each barrel checked during receipt?
On receipt, are samples on cube root basis drawn from the
B barrels & subjected to Test ‘C’ (Appendix 2) and recorded in a
register as per format given (Appendix 5)?
After filling, are samples on cube root basis drawn from the
C barrels subjected to Test ‘C’ (Appendix 2) and recorded in a
register as per format given (Appendix 5)?
Are barrels kept on wooden planks with the bungs at 3 o'clock
D - 9 o'clock position in a covered godown with proper
ventilation?
Are the grade of product, Batch no., date of filling and the
E serial no. of the barrel painted on the top of the barrel before it
is sealed for dispatch?
12 RECEIPT OF ADDITIVES / DYE / MARKER
Is receipt of the barrels of Additive / dye / marker consignment
from vendor at primary location accepted in conformity with
A
the supplier test report against tender / agreed technical
specification?
Are all level random samples on cube root basis from the
B barrels drawn & subjected to lab test against the technical
specification of the additive at primary location?
In case of density variation beyond  2.0 Kg /m3 at 15oC, is
C investigation done as per agreed tender terms before
acceptance of the consignment at primary location?
In case of Locations receiving additive from certified batches,
D whether the consignment is accompanied with supplier
certificate and batch report?
Are the barrels accepted after checking the seals and record
E
maintained?

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Is the location segregating the batches and using the same on
F
“first in first out” (FIFO) basis?
Is the location maintaining daily stock logbook for additive / dye /
G
markers?
Is the logbook reviewed along with the stock loss by the location
H
in-charge?
I Are additives barrels stored under cover?
J Are MSDS of additives available?
13 SAMPLE RETENTION
Are the MS, SKO, HSD & Black Oil (only in TWF) collected from
A the tank truck filling and tank wagon filling line as per Clauses
5.3.3 & 5.4.3?
Are the product samples collected during TWF, TLF, Ethanol
receipt, Biodiesel receipt, Monthly Tank Monitoring, PLT/Tanker
B operation (line sample, Receipt tank samples), SKO tank sample,
TW receipt sample etc. retained for defined period as per
Appendix 2A?
Are the product samples collected in Aluminum containers (for
ethanol use glass/SS) of 1 Litre capacity, closed, sealed, labeled
C and signed with the details as per Appendix 11 for tank wagon
filling (TWF) point samples and Appendix 11A for tank truck
filling (TLF) point samples for retention?
Are the retention samples duly protected and retained as per
D guidelines / statutory requirements and record maintained
(Appendix 12)?
Is Storage of retention samples standardized? Check for
E
leaks/seal/label condition.
At all hospitality locations, is the assisting company providing TLF
F / TWF retention samples or corresponding test reports to assisted
company as and when required?
At all bridging locations, is the corresponding TLF retention
G sample of dispatching location considered as supply location
reference sample for retention?
14 BRANDED FUELS MS & HSD
Check the correctness of the system of doping the desired doses
A of additive in MS / HSD. Whether proper mixing and homogeneity
with fuel is ensured?
Check whether challans for branded MS / HSD carry a
B certification from TLF Officer that requisite doses of additive has
been added.
Check records of lab test report of Monthly Monitoring of branded
C
fuel.
Check density recorded in delivery challan of TTs for branded
D
fuels.
15 ETHANOL OPERATIONS
15A RECEIPT
Whether Specific Gravity at 15 deg C of Ethanol received at
A location is within +/- 0.0005 of the dispatching location. Is record
maintained?

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Check whether consignment of denatured Ethanol is accompanied
B with quality certificate as per IS 15464 which conforms to the
tender requirement.
Check records of tests carried out on top & bottom sample of each
compartment of the TTs carrying Ethanol on receipt at location and
C whether the composite samples are tested for appearance, colour,
density, ethanol content & hydrocarbon contamination checks
before decantation into storage tank.
Check whether the special Nitrile / Neoprene hoses are used for
D
unloading operation of Ethanol & its quality & capping arrangement.
Check the 80 mesh strainers provided before pump/tank inlet as
E
the case may be.
Check the batch control logbook and check whether records are
F maintained as per Ethanol manual.

15B STORAGE & HANDLING

A Check colour coding of Ethanol Facilities
Check the condition of silica gel in the silica gel trap provided in the
B vent pipe of the storage tank. Whether regular fortnightly condition
of silica gel checked & record maintained?
Check the storage tanks and allied facilities for Ethanol for positive
C
segregation.
D Check the storage tank openings/pipeline fittings for air tightness.
Check presence of any water in Ethanol tanks by drawing tank
E
bottom samples and testing for ethanol content.
Check records of monthly monitoring tests carried out in lab for
F
Ethanol drawn from storage tanks.
Check whether samples for above are retained till receipt of lab test
G
report.
15C DOPING IN MS
Check the correctness of the system used for on-line doping of
A
Ethanol in MS to ensure correct dosage.
Check the 80-mesh filter provided on the delivery side of the
B
storage tank of Ethanol.
Check whether samples are tested for correctness of ethanol
C
content after loading of TT every shift.
Check records of monthly random monitoring tests carried out in
D
lab for EBMS drawn from TLF.
16 BIODIESEL OPERATIONS
16A RECEIPT
Whether density at 15 deg C of Biodiesel received at location is
A within +/- 2.0 Kg/M3 of the dispatching location? Is record
maintained?
Check whether consignment of biodiesel B-100 is accompanied
B
with quality certificate as per IS 15607/agreed specification.
Check records of tests “A” carried out on top & bottom sample of
C
each compartment of the TTs.

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Whether Lab test report available for testing sample as per QC
D
guidelines?
Check whether B-100 is handled through compatible hoses and
E
not through Nitrile Rubber hoses.
Check the 80 mesh strainers provided before pump/tank inlet as
F
the case may be.
Check the batch control logbook and check whether records are
G
maintained as per Industry Biodiesel manual.
16B STORAGE & HANDLING
A Check colour coding of Biodiesel Facilities
Check the storage tanks and allied facilities for Biodiesel for
B
positive segregation.
C Check the storage tank openings/pipeline fittings for air tightness.
Check records of monthly monitoring tests carried out in lab for
D Biodiesel sample drawn from storage tanks. Check whether
counter sample is retained till receipt of test report.
16C DOPING IN HSD
Check the system used for on-line doping of Biodiesel in HSD to
A
ensure correct dosage.
Check the 80-mesh filter provided on the delivery side of the
B
storage tank of Bio-diesel.
17 BUNKER PRODUCT QC ASPECTS
A Whether Sample label is as per Annexure 11 B
Whether bunker product is tested against ISO 8217
B
specifications at an ISO 17025 accredited lab
C Whether drip sampling is used for collecting samples?
Whether the distillate and residual marine fuel samples are
D
retained for one year?
Whether samples are collected and retained in HDPE
E
containers
18 GENERAL:
Housekeeping – Comment on the conditions of hoses, manner in
which the hoses have been kept, appearance of tank farm, T/W
A
siding, T/T loading gantry, Product pump Houses, sample
retention room , etc.
B Remarks on any QC activity witnessed during inspection.
As per Location In-charge are there any impediments in carrying
C
out the manualized QC procedures?
Whether adequate training on QC is imparted to personnel
D
handling petroleum products?
Awareness of location staff on QC guidelines based on interaction
E
during audit.
F Any suggestions for improvement.

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19 COMPLIANCE:
A What is the status of compliance to the last QC Inspection?
Evidence of Compliance and/or Action Taken Report submission
B
as per agreed target date.

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Areas of Responsibility for Maintaining

Quality of Products

SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Cross Country Pipe Line transfer, Refinery to 1
Marketing tap off point
Local Pipe Line transfer, Refinery to Marketing 2
Company
Local Pipe Line transfer, Marketing company to 2
Marketing Company
Tanker loading directly by Refinery 2
Tanker loading by other Marketing Company 2
Tanker Discharge 3
Tank Wagon/Tank Truck Operations 3

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AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTAINING THE QUALITY OF

PRODUCTS
A. CROSS COUNTRY PIPELINE TRANSFERS FROM REFINERY TO TAP OFF
POINT OF MARKETING COMPANY:

1) Refinery shall provide the test report(s) confirming that, the product in the tank(s) from
which transfer is proposed meets specification, to the Marketing Company and Pipeline
Division. Marketing company reserves the right to test product before accepting from
Refinery as and when required.

2) Before each transfer Refinery shall, in the presence of Pipeline Division & Marketing
Company, take separately an Upper, Middle and Lower sample, composite them, and
retain in sealed containers. Out of three sets of samples, two sets should be made
available to the Marketing Company and Pipeline Division. Refinery shall ensure
homogeneity of the product in the tank before its dispatches.

3) The Pipeline Division will be responsible for adhering to the procedures to maintain the
quality of product while pumping the product (Clauses 3.3 & 5.2) from the pipeline
manifold to the Marketing Company Tank(s). In case the product lying in the pipeline is
dormant for 30 days or more, it is the responsibility of pipeline division to test the sample
drawn from the pipeline for monthly monitoring tests as per Clause 4.4.1 (Appendix – 2)
and provide test report before transfer.
The refinery will be responsible for maintaining the product quality from refinery pump
discharge manifold to the pipeline manifold.

4) At Tap-Off Points, Pipelines Division and Marketing Company shall jointly draw composite
sample from the tank(s) nominated to receive the product, retain in sealed and labelled
containers. One composite sample each shall be retained by the Marketing Company and
Pipeline Division. The tank(s) shall then be handed over to the Pipeline Division for
completing the transfer in accordance with the QC Procedures (Clauses 3.3 & 5.2).

5) At pipeline manifold and the receipt tank inlet, the Pipeline Division shall draw, seal and
retain the initial, middle and final sample before switch over of the tank and check for Test
‘A’ (Appendix 2). The Marketing Company reserves the right to be present, while these
samples are drawn.

6) The Marketing Company reserves the right to inspect the Inland Pipeline Transfer Log
Book, associate with sampling during transfer, investigation for quality failures during
pumping and after completion of transfer.

7) At locations where the tank is not handed over to the Pipelines Division, the receiving
location shall carry out sampling as mentioned at `4' above. The receiving location will be
responsible for the procedures inside their Terminals (Clause 3.3) and inform the Pipeline
Division if there is a quality failure during pumping. Any quality failure to be investigated as
per ANNEXURE 1.

8) Samples and documents shall be retained as per Appendix 2A.

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9) Product will be released from the Marketing Company tanks in accordance with the laid
down procedure (Clause 3.2.10).

B. LOCAL PIPELINE TRANSFER FROM REFINERY TO MARKETING COMPANY:

1) The Clauses at A-1 & A-2 shall be followed.
2) At Refinery pump discharge manifold, the Refinery will draw the initial, middle and final
samples and retain them separately (Appendix 2A). The Refinery will also follow the
procedure for transfer of product by pipeline (Clauses 3.3 & 5.2). The Marketing Co. reserves
the right to be present during sampling and to inspect the records of transfer.
3) Marketing Company will take a sample from the nominated receipt tank(s). The Refinery
reserves the right to be present while sampling.
4) At the point where the Marketing Company's Tap off starts, an initial, middle and final sample
shall be drawn by the Marketing Company, subjected to Test ‘A’ (Appendix 2) sealed and
retained. The Refinery reserves the right to be associated with this exercise.
5) The Marketing Company shall be responsible for informing Refinery if there is any Quality
Failure during / after transfer of product and investigating as per ANNEXURE 1.
6) All documents and samples shall be retained as per Appendix 2A.

C. LOCAL PIPELINE TRANSFER FROM MARKETING COMPANY TO

MARKETING CO.:
1) Clauses 1 to 6 as in B are applicable.

D. TANKER OPERATIONS:
a) Tanker loading directly by a Refinery:
1) Clauses A-1, A-2 & B-2 shall be followed.
2) The Marketing Company will ensure fitness of tanker tanks to load the product.
3) The refinery/loading company shall ensure the quality of product up to the ship manifold.
4) At jetty end and tanker end, the Marketing Company shall be responsible for the quality
procedures (Clause 5.1.6).
5) The initial, middle and final sample from the tanker manifold shall be drawn by the
Marketing Company in the presence of the ship's representative, subjected to Test ‘A’
(Appendix 2), sealed and retained (Appendix 2A).
6) On completion of loading, quality formalities (Clause 5.1.7) shall be completed by
Marketing Company.
7) Refinery shall hand over test report(s) of each shore tank(s) used for loading the tanker
and the shore tank(s) sample to the tanker for onward transmission/submission to the ship
disport(s).
8) At load port ship's composite samples shall be drawn by cargo owner/ ship’s
representative/ Marketing Company and surveyor and signed/sealed (Appendix 2A).Sets
of these samples shall be handed over to the ship for onward submission to disport(s).

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b) Tanker Loading directly by the other Marketing Companies:

1) Clauses 1 to 8 as in D - a) are applicable.

c) Tanker Discharge:

1) The Charterer of the tanker will be responsible for implementing the procedure (section 3)
at the tanker and jetty end.

2) Subsequent receiving location of Marketing Company shall, after complying with all the
clauses in Section 3, excepting Clause 3.2.2, accept the product for discharge.

3) When one Marketing Company transfers the product during tanker discharge, to another
Marketing Company, then the Quality Control responsibilities are:

o The first Marketing Company will ensure compliance of Clauses 3.1, 3.2.2,
3.2.3 & 3.2.4 and maintaining relevant records.

o The second Marketing Company will take over the quality responsibility from
their tap off point, draw initial, middle and final samples during pumping and
adhere to the quality procedures (Clauses 3.2.6 to 3.2.10).

4) In case of Other Marketing Company charter / Other Marketing Co's products, the joint
sampling shall be done at disport. The representatives of the oil companies shall sign the
test reports and send to desired location/s.
5) In the event of failure/disputed test results of first samples, the repeat samples from
individual tanker tanks shall be jointly drawn and tested for the concerned parameter/s in
presence of cargo owner or its representative, Surveyor and the receiving company. The
test reports should be jointly signed.

E. Tank Wagon Operations:

The entire responsibility of product going off-spec in the tank wagon at any stage is of
Refinery or loading company in case of loading from terminal, unless it is proved that
loading Refinery or the loading location was not having off-spec product in their tank or the
product did not get contaminated due to the migration at manifold, at pump house, tank-
farm, loading points or any other location. Reason for Off-spec product / Failure shall be
investigated as per ANNEXURE 1.

F. Tank Truck Operations:

The entire responsibility of product going off-spec in the tank truck is of Loading Company
unless it is proved that loading location or the loading Refinery did not have off-spec
product in their tank or the product did not get contaminated due to the migration at
manifold, at pump house, tank-farm, loading points or any other location. Reason for Off-
spec product / Failure shall be investigated as per ANNEXURE 1.

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Product Acceptance Limits Ex Refineries

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Refinery
PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE LIMITS EX REFINERIES

1. SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAIL / ROAD / DEDICATED PIPELINES

For product movement ex-Refineries by rail or road or through local dedicated pipelines,
Refineries shall provide product fully meeting minimum guaranteed BIS specifications
except for Sulphur content of BS VI MG & HSD which shall be 8 ppm max. BIS
specification also refers to ISO: 4259 and accordingly product suppliers and receivers shall
supply and accept the product. After receipt, product quality at locations shall be closely
monitored.

2. SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTI PRODUCT PIPELINES

For products pumped through multi-product pipelines, suitable quality cushion shall be
provided by Refineries for critical parameters which are affected at the receiving end
because of interface absorption. Such cushion is also applicable for products being loaded
in ocean tankers to be discharged at locations from where they are to be pumped into multi-
product pipelines. The manufacturing specifications in such cases shall be worked out for
each Refinery and marketing, considering various operating parameters like technique
adopted for interface management, and also taking into account length of pipeline, gradient
of pipeline, batch size, pipeline shutdowns etc.

Any change in the product acceptance limits ex refineries shall be made after trials, review
and recommendation by committee comprising of all stake holders.

Product carrier shall be responsible for positioning the product as per required specification
mutually agreed between the buyer and the seller. Table 1.0 and 2.0 given below depicts the
values of Refinery Specification for critical parameters as worked out by Task Force–3 (set
up by MOP&NG), further reviewed under convener ship of IOCL Director (Refinery) and
submitted to CHT vide report dated 27.07.2013.

Table-1: RON for MS

Pipeline Manufacturing
Specification
RON, min
BS IV / BS VI
Mathura-Jalandhar (IOCL) 91.6/91.6
Panipat-Ambala-Jalandhar (IOCL) 91.7/91.7
Panipat-Ambala-Najibabad (IOCL) 91.8/91.8
Mathura-Delhi (IOCL) 91.6/91.6
Barauni-Kanpur (IOCL) 91.5/91.5
Haldia-Mourigram-Rajbandh (IOCL) 91.6/91.6
Koyali-Sanganer (IOCL) 91.6/91.6
Guwahati-Siliguri/BGR (IOCL) 91.6/91.6
Mumbai-Manmad-Bijwasan (BPCL) 91.7*/91.7*
Mumbai-Pune-Solapur (HPCL) 92.0/91.8
Mundra-Delhi (HPCL) 92.0/92.0
Cochin-Coimbatore-Karur (BPCL) 91.7/91.7

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Bongaigaon-Siliguri (IOCL) 91.7/91.7

Numaligarh-Siliguri (BPCL) 91.7/91.7*
Bina-Kota (BPCL) 91.7/91.7
Visakha-Vijayawada- Secunderabad (HPCL) 91.8/91.8
Ramanmandi - Bahadurgarh – Rewari-Kanpur (HPCL) 91.8/91.8
Chennai – Trichy – Madurai (IOCL) 91.6/91.6
Chennai – Bangalore (IOCL) 91.6/91.6
Paradeep – Raipur- Ranchi (IOCL) 91.8/91.8
Panipat – Bhatinda (IOCL) 91.7/91.7
Kota – Jobner – (Ex MR) (BPCL) 91.7/91.8
Kota – Jobner (Ex- BORL) (BPCL) 91.5/91.8
Koyali- Ratlam (IOCL) 91.7/91.7

* For Mumbai-Manmad and Numaligarh–Siliguri pipelines section the RON will be 91.5
Note: -

1. Higher RON product may be provided to accommodate trans-mix product through mutual agreement between
Refinery and Marketing on case to case basis.
2. Whenever there will be different grade of MS pumping, one grade will be sandwiched between other grade on
both side and RON of sandwiched grade shall be 91.2 min.

Table- 1.1: Other Manufacturing specifications for MS

Density kg/m3 % evaporated FBP Sulphur$,

at 70 oC o
C, max ppm., max
BIS MS IV 720.0-775.0 10-45% 210 50
720.0-773.7*
Manufacturing MS IV 11-45% 200 # 46
720.0-772.0**
BIS MS VI 720.0-775.0 10-45% 210 10
720.0-773.7*
Manufacturing MS VI 11-45% 200 # 8
720.0-772.0**

Note:
The below mentioned limits are essential for BS IV & BS VI for ensuring product on BIS specification at receiving
end.
i. *Applicable for Normal and 5% Ethanol blended MS
**Applicable for 10% Ethanol blended MS
Density: 720 to 773.7 Kg/m3 (Without ethanol blending)
ii. In respect of ethanol blended MS, the limit for % evaporated at 70 deg c. should be 38% maximum.
iii. # Specific deviation for HMR and Mughalsarai (IOCL) and MMBPL (beyond Manmad), Bina-Kota,
Numaligarh – Siliguri and CCK (beyond Karur) of BPCL where the recommended FBP shall be 195 max.,
till such time a mutual agreement is arrived at by respective Refinery and Marketing groups for further
correction.

$ Initially the manufacturing specifications shall be kept at 8 ppm max. However, based on the actual field
experience of 6 months from implementation of BS VI, this value shall be reviewed and revised , if required.

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Table- 2.1: Manufacturing specifications for HSD

Lubricity Flash
Density Cetane Viscosity at Sulphur$$,
Microns Point
kg/m3 no. min. 40 oC, cSt ppm., max o
max. C, min

BIS HSD IV 51.0 460 2.0-4.5 50 35

815.0 - 845.0
Manufacturing
817.0 - 845.0 51.4 420 2.15-4.5 $ 46 37
HSD IV

BIS HSD VI 51.0 460 2.0-4.5 10 35

810.0 - 845.0
Manufacturing
812.0 - 845.0 51.4 420 2.15-4.5 $ 8 37
HSD VI

$ In case higher viscosity is required at certain locations for compliance of BIS specifications, minimum viscosity of
2.15 cSt at 40oC may be increased based on mutual agreement between Refinery and Marketing on case to case
basis.

$$ Initially the manufacturing specifications shall be kept at 8 ppm max. However, based on the actual field
experience of 6 months from implementation of BS VI, this value shall be reviewed and revised, if required.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETING SPECIFIC NEEDS TO PROTECT

PRODUCT QUALITY:

a) SKO Flash Point should be 38oC minimum for Multi Product P/L, Ocean Tanker,
T/Wagon and Road dispatches ex manufacturing end.

b) Sulphur content of interface plug material shall be 9 ppm maximum for BS VI grade
handling and the flash point shall be 38oC min.

c) For Naphtha used as Feed Stock for Fertilizers Non-Volatile matter tested by IS: 1448
(P: 64) test method shall not be more than 5 mg/100 ml.

d) Wherever fuels are blended with ethanol, bio-diesel etc. the manufacturing
specification shall be controlled in such a way that final blended product shall meet
the respective BIS specification.

e) For disposal of transmix / segregated interface product in HSD, adequate additional

cushion in flash point of HSD shall be provided as mutually agreed between Refineries
and marketing on case to case basis.

f) For transportation of Naphtha in multi production pipelines, copper corrosion rating of

Naphtha should be ASTM 1 max.

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APPENDIX 20

Glossary of Terms

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

1. REFINERY GOOD CONDITION:

All products, after manufacture, are tested and certified by the refinery that it meets the
required specifications. The QC System and procedures are outlined to maintain the
products in the Refinery Good Condition by keeping the ingress of all extraneous matters
(dust, dirt, water etc.) to the barest minimum and also to take immediate corrective action
whenever such foreign matters are detected.

2. SAFETY AND OPERATIONS MANUAL:

Each Organization has outlined the manner in which safe operations are to be carried out,
in the respective manuals. These manuals also have to be followed whenever
implementing the Non-Aviation Quality Control Manual.

3. MULTIPRODUCT PIPELINE:
A common line used for transferring different grades of petroleum products. For e.g.

a) Panipat – Ambala - Jalandhar (IOCL)

b) Mundra - Delhi (HPCL)
c) Mumbai – Manmad - Bijwasan (BPCL)

4. DEDICATED PIPELINE:
A totally segregated pipeline with no cross over connections, flange connections or any
other connection with any other pipeline, used by an organization to transfer a single grade
of petroleum product from their refinery to marketing storage tank for distribution, e.g. the
pipeline from:

d) HPC Refinery Mumbai to HPC Mahul Storage tanks

e) IOC Mathura Refinery to HPC Mathura Installation
f) IOC Koyali Refinery to HPC Nandesari Installation
g) BPC Mumbai Refinery to BPC Sewree Installation

5. LOCAL DEDICATED PIPELINES:

A totally segregated pipeline with no cross over connections, flange connections or any
other connections with any other product used by an Organization to transfer a single
grade of Petroleum product from their locations to same or other Oil Company’s locations
separated by boundary/short distance.

6. UNCONNECTED TANK WAGONS:

A tank-wagon on which the paste-on label is not available, the Quality Control Release
Certificate is not available, sick tank wagons transshipped by the Railways without
supervision by Oil Marketing Companies etc.

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7. SAMPLING AIDS (IS-1447)

a) Weighted Sampling Can:

Metal sampling apparatus of such weight as to sink readily in the product to be sampled.
The apparatus shall be provided with means to permit filling at any desired level and shall
have attached a non-sparking chain or cord. Metal used to weigh the apparatus shall be
fitted externally at the bottom or contained in an oil tight false bottom since irregularities in
the metal may retain material which will contaminate the sample if the weight is fitted in the
interior.

b) Sampling Cage:

A metal holder or cage suitably constructed to hold the appropriate bottles or cans. The
combined apparatus shall be of such weight as to sink readily in the product to be sampled
and provision shall be made to permit the bottle or can at any desired level.

c) Sampling Thief:

This is a metal sampling apparatus with an opening at the bottom and is actuated when
the apparatus comes to rest on the tank bottom.

d) Sampling Facility:

Fitted on the pipeline by opening of which the pipeline contents can be drawn out.

e) Automatic Sampler:
A sampler used to draw a representative sample from the liquid storage tank. IS 1447 is
also recommends automatic sampling for this purpose.

8. BONE DRY:
There should not be even traces of the previous product.

9. OMC – OIL MARKETING COMPANIES:

2) M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
3) M/s. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
4) M/s. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

10. INTERFACE:
In pipeline context, interface is a mixture of two compatible products. It is assumed that
interface contains equal percentage of both the products.

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11. HFHSD:

Previously it was referred to as LSHFHSD or Navy HSD.

12. BRIDGING:
Stock transfer from one location to another location by tank trucks

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Marketing Terminal Project at Devangonthi, Bangalore

LSTK-A PACKAGE : TANKAGE AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL, MECHANICAL, PIPING,

ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & FIRE FIGHTING WORKS
VOLUME I : COMMERCIAL

OCCURRENCE OF PANDEMIC(S)

[ANNEXURE XVII TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT]

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LSTK-A PACKAGE : TANKAGE AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL, MECHANICAL, PIPING,

ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & FIRE FIGHTING WORKS
VOLUME I : COMMERCIAL

OCCURRENCE OF PANDEMIC(S)

1. In the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 or any declaration of pandemic occurs during

the course of execution of the contract, the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all directives
from Health Authorities/ Government departments including but not limited to health &
safety of all concerned; as if such directives are incorporated herein.

2. However, it is an expressed term of this contract that any such declaration of pandemic
shall not impact on the schedule of execution of the project under this contract. It is
expected that by taking all necessary actions for smooth execution of the contract without
any delay, the Contractor shall ensure that the performance of his contractual obligations
are not affected by the pandemic, such that the execution commences as scheduled and
progresses as planned.

3. In any case of delay after the commencement of work, due to reasons related to COVID-
19 or any other declared pandemic; beyond the control of the Contractor, the Contractor
immediately on becoming aware of the anticipated delay, shall issue a notice (Pandemic
Notice) citing such reasons to MRPL attaching sufficient documentary testimonials. No
such notice issued after ten (10) calendar days of declaration of pandemic or without
providing sufficient evidence shall be considered by MRPL.

4. The Engineer In charge on receipt of the Pandemic Notice received on time, may, after
detailed examination of the matter, adjust the Work schedule, including the duration
mentioned in the tender, to reflect the delays accepted due to pandemic (as per
Government directives, if any).

5. However, it is agreed by the Contractor, that he shall not claim any additional payment to
either local or HO staff associated with this work in view of the work stoppage due to
COVID-19 Pandemic or any other pandemic and the Contractor further agrees that MRPL
will not be under any obligation to make any enhanced or additional payment on this
account for whatsoever reason.

6. In the case of a pandemic related embargo, the Contractor shall continue all jobs related
to documentation included in Detail Engineering, Procurement, etc. either by allowing his
staff to work from their office or from home as may be found feasible, but without any
interruption. The Contractor agrees that MRPL is not liable to accept any delay for non-
field jobs under the contract or related thereto.

7. Any delay as a result of COVID-19 or any other pandemic and in accordance with the
above, as confirmed by the Engineer In charge, shall be properly documented.

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1. All dimensions are in meters unless noted otherwise.

2. Existing facilities interfering with the Proposed 14" pipeline shall be reinstated
to its original position by LSTK contractor.
SCHEMATIC SKETCH OF 14 INCH PIPELINE FROM MANILFOLD (AT PMHB TERMINAL) TO PLT (AT MRPL TERMINAL)
3. LSTK contractor to ensure the Proposed 14" pipeline is laid with clear distance
of 3m from existing PMHB pipeline.
4. LSTK contractor to ensure the Proposed 14" pipeline is laid to match burial
depth of existing PMHB pipeline at crossing locations (CR-4 & CR-5),
Crossing shall be designed and engineered by LSTK contractor based on
actual survey.

5. Pipeline route indicated is tentative, LSTK contractor to finalize the pipeline

MRPL route during detailed engineering.
PMHBL
PLT MANIFOLD 6. LSTK contractor to obtain prior approval from PMC/MRPL, if increase in
REFER NOTE-9 Pipeline length and number of crossings occurs during detailed engineering.
~ Contractor should not claim for additional cost and time.
B31.3 ~
B31.4 B31.3 7. 3 numbers of borehole data shall be collected along the pipeline route.

EXISTING COMPOUND WALL

B31.4

EXISTING DDPL GAS PETROL DIESEL PIPELINE

However borehole locations indicated are tentative and shall be finalised during
detailed engineering, by LSTK contractor.

EXISTING GAS PETROL DIESEL PIPELINE

8. Wherever usage of 40D bends are not feasible during pipeline laying, 5D bends
shall be used.
CR-1
9. Contractor shall firm up configuration of pipeline from PMHBL manifold tie-in point to
14" PIPELINE

EXISTING COMPOUND WALL

PMHB pipeline’s ROW during detailed engineering phase. Contractor shall obtain
1km (TENTATIVE) ROAD necessary approval by PMHB authorities for the same.

10. Contractor to consider following for pipeline construction adjacent to HPCL R&D
New ROW BH facility:
1. Pipeline shall be laid at a clear distance of 2m from existing compound wall.
2. Contractor shall obtain necessary statutory approvals from authorities.
3. PMC/MRPL will assist in obtaining statutory approvals.

ROAD

ROAD
BH R&D FACILITY

EXISTING PMHB
PIPELINE CORRIDOR
CR-2

(typ)
EXISTING PMHB PIPELINE (UG)
CR-7 CR-6
SOLAR PANEL
REFER NOTE-10
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