Environmental safety of the gas distribution system

This article analyzes the causes of accidents on overhead gas pipelines. Special attention is paid to the operating conditions of gas distribution and gas consumption systems. The main measures aimed at reducing the environmental danger of gas supply systems operation have been identified. The main methods of increasing the reliability of gas distribution systems in the design of gas networks are considered. The complex index of reliability of gas distribution systems is used, which allows choosing the optimal version of the gas supply system