Energy

1.1 General

This Document specifies the key performance metrics, definitions, and evaluation steps necessary to assess the suitability of methane DMQ technologies for oil and gas applications. It applies to technologies used for detection, localisation, measurement, quantification, and reporting of methane emissions from components, equipment, or facilities. Providing a consistent reference framework for comparison and decision-making across technology types and deployment contexts. This Technical Specification applies to DMQ technology method classes defined by their operational characteristics and deployment platforms, including but not limited to:

a)    Handheld and portable devices;

b)   Emissions monitoring systems (EMS);

c)    Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs);

d)   Satellite-based remote sensing systems;

e)    Vehicle-mounted or aircraft-based survey systems; and

f)    Parametric systems that utilize operational data to calculate emissions.

The framework addresses quantitative technology performance metrics that can be derived from technology-generated observations in comparison with reference measurements from controlled test facilities or validated field datasets.

It also includes qualitative performance considerations, such as environmental or situational variables, performance envelopes, and deployment factors, as specified by technology manufacturers or DMQ service providers.

This Document was developed with a focus on upstream, midstream, and downstream onshore oil and gas operations in Canada. Any specific limits on the types of infrastructure or emission sources to which this guidance applies will align with those defined in federal and provincial methane regulations (including Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan).

1.2 Inclusions

This technical specification applies to:

a)    Definitions and terminology relevant to methane DMQ technologies;

b)   A taxonomy of technology types and deployment contexts;

c)    Core performance metrics and validation parameters;

d)   A suggested evaluation process for technology selection and use case definition; and

e)    Reference materials and data sheet templates to support consistent documentation of results.

1.3 Exclusions

This technical specification does not:

a)    Provide detailed testing protocols for specific technology types or classes;

b)   Compare individual technology brands, models, or manufacturers;

c)    Describe or assess costs, ease of deployment, or training requirements, as such business considerations are beyond the scope of standardization; or

d)   Prescribe or list regulatory requirements, which remain the responsibility of the reader to identify and apply based on the jurisdiction and site type.

1.4 Terminology

In this technical specification, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the technical specification; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the technical specification.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1

This Standard applies to newly produced gas-fired low-pressure steam and hot water boilers with gas inlet pressure ratings not exceeding 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa) and having input ratings of less than 12 500 000 Btu/h (3 663 389 W) (see Clause 3), hereinafter referred to as boilers,* constructed entirely of new unused parts and materials,

a) for operation at or below the following pressures and temperatures:

i) steam heating boilers: 15 psi (103.42 kPa) steam pressure;

ii) hot water heating boilers:

1) 160 psi (1.10 MPa) water pressure; and

2) 250 °F (121 °C) water temperature;

iii) hot water supply boilers:

1) 160 psi (1.10 MPa) water pressure; and

2) 250 °F (121 °C) water temperature;

b) for use with

i) natural gas;

ii) propane gas;

iii) LP gas-air mixtures; and

c) for recreational vehicle installation for use with

i) propane gases only; and

ii) natural gas and propane gases when provision is made for the simple conversion from one gas to the other.

The construction of boilers is covered under Clause 4 and the performance of boilers is covered under Clause 5.

* See Clause 7.2 for boilers covered in Canada that exceed the above limits in gas inlet pressure and/or input ratings.

Rationale: RFC#31, RFC#44 and RFC#42

1.2

This Standard applies to indoor boilers, of other than the direct vent type that are categorized according to vent pressure and temperature as either Category I, Category II, Category III, or Category IV (see Clause 3), and to outdoor type boilers.

1.3

This Standard also applies to direct vent boilers (see Clause 3). A direct vent boiler anticipated by this Standard is essentially a balanced flue appliance with the air intake and vent outlet in proximity. Other designs are subjected to such additional tests as believed necessary at the discretion of the certification body.

Rationale: Part of RFC#48, as editorial change.

1.4

If a value for measurement as given in this Standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value is the specification.

1.5

The values given in US customary units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Note: IEEE/ASTM SI 10 or ISO 80000-1 can be used as a guide when converting imperial units to metric units.

1.6

All references to pressure throughout this Standard are considered gauge pressure, unless otherwise specified.

1.7

Clause 7 contains clauses unique to, and required by, Canada.

1.8

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user shall satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1 Inclusions

This Document establishes requirements for:

a)   hydrogen fuel cell powered rolling stock, including retrofit and new-build units;

b)   the onboard compressed hydrogen gas fuel storage and delivery system from the refuelling receptacle to the fuel cell power system; and

c)   the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell power systems.

Notes:

1)   Rolling stock may have additional power source(s). For onboard lithium-ion batteries, see CSA TS-602.

2)   This document is limited to the scope indicated above and it is assumed that integrators apply other standards and regulations as needed, for example AAR MSRP-M and AAR M-1004 (for freight applications) or APTA PR-PS-WP-007 (for passenger applications), etc.

1.2 Exclusions          

This Document does not:

a)   include requirements for hydrogen internal combustion engines;

b)   include requirements for fuel cell power system technologies other than PEM;

c)   include requirements for liquid hydrogen or cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel systems;

d)   apply to wayside or mobile refuelling equipment;

e)   address systems related to interchange to the extent that they are covered by AAR specifications; and

f)    address hazards, risks, or requirements for components and systems that are typical and common to diesel-powered rolling stock.

1.3 Terminology

In this Document, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Document; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Document.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.4 Units of measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Document. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Canadian / US deviation

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Note 1: Additional information for hybrid systems containing hydrogen fuel cell equipment can be found in CSA TS-601.

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For the purposes of this Technical Specification, hybrid traction systems are categorized as follows:

a) Non-plug-in hybrid system:

A traction system in which the onboard rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is intended to be charged only by energy generated or recovered onboard the vehicle (e.g., from an onboard power generation unit or through regenerative braking).

A non-plug-in hybrid may include a physical charging interface intended exclusively for maintenance, commissioning, or emergency use. However, such an interface shall not be used in normal service operation and shall not be considered a means for routine traction battery charging.

b) Plug-in hybrid system:

A traction system in which the onboard RESS is designed to be charged both from onboard energy sources and from an external electric power supply intended for regular operational use.

This document applies to batteries which are used for traction power at any time, whether the batteries provide additional functions as well.

Notes:

This document does not apply to batteries solely used for auxiliary power as these batteries are covered by UL 1973 and NFPA 130.

This document is limited to the scope indicated above and it is assumed that integrators apply other standards and regulations as needed, for example AAR MSRP-M and AAR M-1004 (for freight applications) or APTA PR-PS-WP-007 (for passenger applications), etc.

The document does not include requirements for other batteries chemistry beyond the lithium-ion family.

This document does not apply to the recharging interface to the wayside connector.

This document does not apply to any wayside batteries.