Code for digester gas, landfill gas, and biogas generation and utilization

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
B149.6
Standard Type:
Consensus SDO Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

1.1 General

1.1.1
This Code applies to the installation of systems for the production, handling, storage, and utilization of digester gas in newly constructed wastewater treatment plants, as well as additions to, and the upgrading of, existing systems.

1.1.2
This Code applies to the installation of systems for the production, handling, and utilization of landfill gas in newly constructed landfill gas systems, as well as additions to, and the upgrading of, existing systems.

1.1.3
This Code applies to the safety aspects of the operation and maintenance for handling, storage, and utilization of digester gas in wastewater treatment plants and landfill gas at landfill sites.

1.1.4
This Code applies to existing digester gas and landfill gas systems where, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, a hazard or potential hazard exists.

1.1.5
Within the scope of Clauses 1.1.1 to 1.1.3 there may be provisions not covered in this Code, in which case the applicable provisions of the authority having jurisdiction apply.

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