GOST R 55892-2013 PDF
Name in English:
GOST R 55892-2013
Name in Russian:
ГОСТ Р 55892-2013
Objects of low-tonnage liquefied natural gas production and consumption. General technical requirements
Full title and description
ГОСТ Р 55892-2013 — Объекты малотоннажного производства и потребления сжиженного природного газа. Общие технические требования. (English: Objects of low-tonnage liquefied natural gas production and consumption. General technical requirements).
Abstract
National standard establishing general technical requirements for the design, construction, installation, reconstruction and operation of newly commissioned and reconstructed low-tonnage LNG (liquefied natural gas) production and consumption facilities. The standard addresses limits for on-site LNG quantity, cryogenic tank size and pressure, and safety and operational provisions for facilities that liquefy, regasify, store and dispense LNG.
General information
- Status: Active / introduced (noted as introduced and in force; reissued edition available).
- Publication date: Introduced into effect 01 June 2014 (approved by Rosstandart order No. 2278-st on 17 December 2013).
- Publisher: Adopted/approved by the Federal Agency on Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart); developed by Gazprom VNIIGAZ.
- ICS / categories: 13.220.01 (Petroleum and natural gas industries; LNG systems).
- Edition / version: GOST R 55892-2013 (first issued 2013; introduced 2014); reissue published August 2019.
- Number of pages: Typically cited as 42–44 pages depending on edition/translation (sources list 42 and 44 pages).
Scope
The standard applies to low-tonnage LNG production and consumption objects where the total LNG quantity on site does not exceed 200 tonnes, individual cryogenic tank volume does not exceed 260 m³, and cryogenic tank excess pressure is no more than 0.8 MPa. It sets requirements for siting, design, construction, equipment, piping, storage, regasification, refuelling (including vehicle refuelling), monitoring and safety measures for such facilities.
Key topics and requirements
- Definitions and terminology specific to small-scale LNG facilities (cryogenic tanks, refuelling islands, gas analyzers, gas discharge arrangements).
- Limits on on-site LNG quantity, maximum single-tank volume and permissible tank pressures (≤ 200 t total; single tank ≤ 260 m³; pressure ≤ 0.8 MPa).
- Design and siting rules for equipment, piping and supports (including above-ground routing, vacuum-insulated lines, and trenching provisions).
- Technical requirements for storage, regasification and dispensing systems (including cryo-reservoirs and gas-filling stations).
- Operational, maintenance and monitoring requirements, including gas analysis and operator spaces (operator rooms, instrumentation).
- Safety, emergency and environmental protection measures (gas release management, fire safety zoning and protective barriers).
Typical use and users
Used by designers, engineers and constructors of small-scale LNG plants and refuelling stations, facility operators, safety and compliance officers, equipment manufacturers and regulatory authorities involved in permitting, inspection and oversight of LNG storage, regasification and dispensing facilities.
Related standards
References and related documents typically include other Russian standards and industry rules covering cryogenic equipment, LNG storage and handling, gas distribution safety and measurement (examples: other GOST/GOST R documents on cryogenic installations, LNG safety and gas distribution). Users often consult adjacent standards for detailed equipment, measurement and fire-safety requirements.
Keywords
LNG; liquefied natural gas; low-tonnage LNG; cryogenic reservoir; gas refuelling station; regasification; storage; safety; design; operation; Газпром ВНИИГАЗ; Rosstandart.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: A Russian national standard establishing general technical requirements for small-scale (low-tonnage) LNG production and consumption facilities (GOST R 55892-2013).
Q: What does it cover?
A: Design, construction, installation, reconstruction and operation requirements for facilities that liquefy, store, regasify and dispense LNG where on-site quantities and tank sizes fall within the low-tonnage limits defined in the standard.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Engineers, designers, operators, equipment vendors, and regulatory/safety personnel working with small-scale LNG plants, cryogenic storage and LNG refuelling stations.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The standard was introduced into effect on 01 June 2014 and is listed as an active national standard; a reissue was published in August 2019 and database records show it was current as of the last noted updates (database update noted 01.01.2021). Users should verify the very latest status and any amendments with the official standards registry before use.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It belongs to the body of GOST/GOST R standards covering petroleum and natural gas industries and cryogenic/LNG equipment; related normative documents address safety, measurement, cryogenic installations and LNG handling.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: LNG, liquefied natural gas, low-tonnage, cryogenic tank, regasification, refuelling station, storage, safety, design, operation.