Aviation Fuel System Leak Detection at JFK Intl Airport , NY

1. Aviation Fuel System Leak Detectionat JFK Intl Airport, NY Charlie Fenton - HCNA

2. Why Test? • New York State DEC 10 year MOSF pipeline testing requirement • Section 6NYCRR, Part 613.6 “Handling and Storage of Petroleum” • Standard Test Procedures for Evaluating Leak Detection Methods: Pipeline Leak Detection Systems, EPSA/530/UST-90/010 • Leak Detection System Technology Requirements • 3rd Party Evaluated • Listing on NWGLDE • MDLR of .0038% line volume @ normal operating pressure with a PD of 95% and PFA of 5%

3. JFK Airport Fuel System-Overview North Transmission Lines 10 Lines to Terminals 6, 7, 8 Bulk Fuel Farm 62 Tanks w/ associated pipeline Terminal Hydrant Lines 8 Systems with unique isolation, surge suppression, fueling schedules Transfer Lines 6 Lines transfer all fuel from Bulk to Satellite Fuel Farms Satellite Fuel Farm 40 Tanks w/ associated pipeline South Transmission Lines 16 Lines to Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

4. Project • Project conducted in phases • Six Fuel Farm Transfer Lines • Eight Terminal Hydrant Systems • All individually contracted • 27 Transmission Lines • Bulk and Satellite Fuel Farm Tank Lines • Common to all projects • Testing scheduled with fuel operator • Operations would need to continue • Isolation required for every line tested

5. HCNA Leak Detection System-Concept • Dual Pressure Step Method • Test section must be fully isolated for duration of test • No fuel movement during test • Connect Trailer to Test Section • 45 minute test duration • Capable of detecting a leak of 0.068 gal/hr or 0.002% of line volume at a PD>95% and PFA<5% at reference pressure of 145psi • Leak Simulation confirms Test Result

6. Project Phase 1: Bulk to Satellite Transfer Lines - “Lifeline of JFK” Testing Successful! Concept Proven!! • Proving the concept: Will testing at JFK work??? September 28-29, 2009: All parties involved

7. Project Phase 2:Terminal Hydrant Pipeline • Contracted individually for each terminal • Unique testing conditions, scheduling, and configurations for each terminal • To accommodate fueling operations, testing was performed during the day and night • Strict 4 hour hydrant shutdown windows • Escort required at all times

8. JFK Hydrant Line Testing Example: Terminal 4 • Terminal 4 • 9 hydrant lines • 5 separate test sections • 2 concourses + hardstand • Isolation of fuel lines • Four isolation pits • 16 surge suppressor pits • Test connections • HPVs and/or LPDs • Jumper hoses • Day/night scheduling • Vault access

9. Project Phase 3: Transmission Lines • 26 lines transmit fuel from Satellite Fuel Farm to each terminal’s hydrant lines • 3 or 4 transmission lines dedicated to each of the 8 terminals • HCNA test connections made at Satellite Fuel Farm • Coordinated with each terminal which lines would be shutdown for testing • PA assisted HCNA in isolation procedures • Performed at each isolation vault adjacent to terminals • When possible, multiple sections tested simultaneously

10. JFK Transmission LinesExample: Terminal 1 • 3 Transmission Lines • At least one line allocated for fueling operations during testing • Isolation vault accessed in busy fueling apron • PA assistance • No contractor needed for isolation requirements

11. Bulk Fuel Farm Satellite Fuel Farm Project Phase 4: Fuel Farms • 127 pipeline test sections • Consolidated into 73 after testing was complete • Using HCNA LDS, operations continued despite testing • timing and fuel rerouting • Testing completed in 12 weeks (51 days of testing) • 72 pipeline test sections • No impact to fueling operations • Using chemical marker technology, operations continued despite testing • Testing completed in 7 weeks

12. Bulk Fuel Farm Test Section “Fill F/S 7,8” • Constant operational use • Immediately downstream of Buckeye Partners, L.P. operations • Inactive headers • Excessive air • Above and below ground pipe segments • Trapped air • Valves • Check valves • Poor isolating butterfly valves (BFV) at filter station • Poor isolating double block and bleed valves on Buckeye manifold • Non-functioning plug valves • No test connection points

13. Bulk Fuel Farm Test Section “Fill F/S 7,8” Problem HCNA Solution Non-utilized bypass line Jumper hose Back-up with additional in-line valves Buckeye repaired overdue valve bodies Added in separate section Flushed line into vactruck Restricted fuel truck access Utilized thermal wells • Constant operational use • Check valves • Poor isolation of butterfly valves • Poor isolation on Buckeye manifold • Non-functioning plug valves • Trapped air in high point areas • High traffic area by testing rig • Lack of connection points

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16. Conclusion • Tightness Testing the most complex, largest Airport fuel system in U.S. • 20,500,000 gallons of total fuel storage at any time • 2,078,000 gallons of line fill • ~3,500,000 gallons of daily throughput • Replenishing pipeline about 2x per day • Successfully performed all leak detection activities without any impact on Airport Operations • Right plan, right partners • Successfully tested and complied with State Requirements We did it So can you!

17. Questions? Charlie Fenton Hansa Consult of North America, LLC 200 International Drive Bldg. 120 Portsmouth, NH 03801 T: 603.422.8833 M: 603.828.1670 F: 603.422.8865 cfenton@hcna-llc.com www.hcna-llc.com

18. Fill F/S 7,8

19. Fuel Farm Overviews