On 22 June 2006, GAIL (India) launched the emergency response vehicle (ERV) to handle natural gas pipeline emergencies throughout Delhis city gas pipeline network.
Conceptualised and designed indigenously at GAIL, the ERV has the latest tools and equipments to perform functions ranging from making the accident site accessible, barricading the site, checking for leaks and pipeline coating, location and depth, fire fighting and rescue, and repair and maintenance.
The company has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Indraprastha Gas
(IGL) for co-operation in tackling emergencies. The Regional Gas Management Centre of GAIL for the NCR region is the contact point in case of any emergency. The phone numbers are 43542330 and 23378430.
The ERV can work continuously for days at a stretch and also has the capacity to empower handling of emergencies at the oddest of locations. It has a specially designed air-conditioned crew cab with all the amenities. Some of its features are pipeline locator, soil excavation tools, fire fighting arrangement, cutting tools road barricading arrangement, communication facilities, concrete breaker and cutter, rope rescue system, metal cutter, oxyacetylene torch for metal cutting, compressed air breathing apparatus, gas detectors, and self-contained lighting system for working at night.
The vehicle is also provided with a St Johns safety kit with snake venom serum, mini-tent, and folding table and chairs. |
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| Posted : 6/23/2006 |
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