SR EN 12583+A1:2024

This document describes the specific functional requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and disposal activities for safe and secure gas compressor stations. This document applies to new gas compressor stations with a Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) over 16 bar and with a total shaft power over 1 MW. For existing compressor stations, this document applies to new compressor units. Where changes/modifications to existing installations or gas composition take place, due account can be taken of the requirements of this document. This document does not apply to gas compressor stations or compressor units operating prior to the publication of this document. For existing sites this document can be used as guidance. The purpose of this document is to: — ensure the health and safety of the public and all site personnel; — cover environmental issues; — avoid incidental damage to nearby property; and — open the gas infrastructure to accommodate renewable gases, including a possible design for hydrogen. This document specifies common basic principles for the gas infras