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AS 2809.2-1999

AS 2809.2-1999

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - Tankers for flammable liquids

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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS 2809.2-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1999

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 2809.2-1999 ROAD TANK VEHICLES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS - TANKERS FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 OBJECTIVE
6 - 1.4 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
6 - 1.5 INTERPRETATIONS
6 - 1.6 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.7 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.8 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
7 - 1.8.1 Spillage hazards
7 - 1.8.2 Propulsion engine exhaust
7 - 1.8.3 Auxiliary engines
8 - SECTION 2 TANKS, ACCESSORIES, AND COMPONENTS
8 - 2.1 MATERIALS
8 - 2.1.1 Standards
8 - 2.1.2 Suitability
8 - 2.2 TANK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
8 - 2.2.1 Design criteria
9 - 2.2.2 Tank shape and size
9 - 2.2.3 Large compartment non-circular tanks
10 - 2.2.4 Baffles
10 - 2.2.5 Capacity centre
10 - 2.2.6 Stiffening of heads, bulkheads and baffles
11 - 2.2.7 Circumferential reinforcement
13 - 2.2.8 Access through baffles
13 - 2.2.9 Distribution of loads
13 - 2.2.10 Separation of liquids
13 - 2.2.11 Enclosed air spaces
13 - 2.2.12 Component attachment
14 - 2.2.13 Roll-over protection
15 - 2.2.14 Welding
15 - 2.3 MANHOLES, VALVES AND VENTS
15 - 2.3.1 General
15 - 2.3.2 Compartment openings
15 - 2.3.3 Valves
15 - 2.3.4 Air-operated valves
15 - 2.3.5 Vents
16 - 2.3.6 Normal venting
17 - 2.3.7 Emergency venting
17 - 2.3.8 Loading protection
17 - 2.4 FILLING PROVISIONS
17 - 2.4.1 Filling tube
18 - 2.4.2 Filler closure
18 - 2.4.3 Dip stick
18 - 2.5 PIPEWORK AND PIPE FITTINGS
18 - 2.5.1 Strength of piping
18 - 2.5.2 Discharge piping
18 - 2.5.3 Hoses and hose couplings
18 - 2.6 VEHICLE CABLING AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
18 - 2.6.1 Application
18 - 2.6.2 Protection of wiring
19 - 2.6.3 Battery
19 - 2.6.4 Battery-isolation switch
19 - 2.6.5 Vehicle rollover device
19 - 2.6.6 Hazardous locations
19 - 2.6.7 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 2
19 - 2.6.8 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 1
19 - 2.6.9 Sparking equipment
20 - 2.6.10 Electrical bonding
20 - 2.6.11 Earthing point
20 - 2.7 TESTING
20 - 2.7.1 Tanks
20 - 2.7.2 Hatch assembly
20 - 2.7.3 Piping
20 - 2.8 IDENTIFICATION
22 - SECTION 3 TANK TESTING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
22 - 3.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
22 - 3.2 ENTRY INTO TANK
22 - 3.3 GAS-FREEING OPERATIONS
22 - 3.4 TANK REPAIRS OR MODIFICATION
23 - 3.5 REGULAR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
23 - 3.5.1 Hatches, vents and valves
23 - 3.5.2 Pressure-vacuum vents
23 - 3.5.3 Records
23 - 3.5.4 Tank vehicle servicing and repair
23 - 3.5.5 Tank vehicle breakdown
24 - 3.5.6 Precautions necessary prior to work
24 - 3.5.7 Safe work procedure
26 - APPENDIX A - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
28 - APPENDIX B - TESTING OF VENTS, HATCHES AND OTHER TANK TOP FITTINGS
28 - B1 INTRODUCTION
28 - B2 SCOPE
28 - B3 APPLICATION
28 - B4 TEST FOR VENTS
28 - B4.1 Application
28 - B4.2 Equipment
28 - B4.3 Procedure
29 - B5 DROP TESTS
29 - B5.1 Application
29 - B5.2 Equipment
29 - B5.3 Preparation of test specimen
30 - B5.4 Procedure
30 - B6 REPORT

Specifies technical requirements for road tankers transporting flammable liquid such as dangerous goods of Class 3, or having Class 3 subsidiary risks, for designers, planners, operators and regulators. This Standard allows the use of alternative materials, designs, method of assembly and procedures subject to an equivalent level of safety being maintained. In this edition the subject matter regarding tank design and baffle arrangements has been expanded to cover most tank vehicles and trailers.

Committee
ME-057
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 2911 8
Pages
26
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

First published as AS 2016-1977.
Second edition 1982.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2809.2-1985.
Second edition 1990.
Third edition 1999.

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