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AS 2809.2-2008

AS 2809.2-2008

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Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Road tank vehicles for flammable liquids

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Superseded date

09-04-2020

Superseded by

AS 2809.2:2020

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English

Published date

05-05-2008

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 2809.2-2008 ROAD TANK VEHICLES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS - ROAD TANK VEHICLES FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 OBJECTIVE
6 - 1.3 APPLICATION
6 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.6 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
6 - 1.7 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
6 - 1.7.1 Spillage hazards
7 - 1.7.2 Propulsion engine exhaust
7 - 1.7.3 Auxiliary engines
7 - 1.7.4 Stowage of hoses and other equipment
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
16 - 2.2.14 Welding
16 - 2.3 MANHOLES, VALVES AND VENTS
16 - 2.3.1 General
17 - 2.3.2 Compartment openings
17 - 2.3.3 Valves
17 - 2.3.4 Air-operated valves
17 - 2.3.5 Vents
18 - 2.3.6 Normal venting
19 - 2.3.7 Emergency venting
19 - 2.3.8 Loading protection
19 - 2.4 FILLING PROVISIONS
19 - 2.4.1 Filling tube
20 - 2.4.2 Filler closure
20 - 2.4.3 Dip stick
20 - 2.5 PIPEWORK AND PIPE FITTINGS
20 - 2.5.1 Strength of piping
20 - 2.5.2 Discharge piping
20 - 2.5.3 Hoses and hose couplings
20 - 2.6 VEHICLE CABLING AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
20 - 2.6.1 Application
21 - 2.6.2 Protection of wiring
21 - 2.6.3 Vehicle rollover device
21 - 2.6.4 Hazardous locations
21 - 2.6.5 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 2
21 - 2.6.6 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 1
22 - 2.6.7 Sparking equipment
22 - 2.6.8 Electrical bonding
22 - 2.6.9 Earthing point
22 - 2.7 TESTING
22 - 2.7.1 Tanks
22 - 2.7.2 Hatch assembly
22 - 2.7.3 Piping
22 - 2.8 IDENTIFICATION
24 - SECTION 3 TANK TESTING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
24 - 3.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
24 - 3.2 ENTRY INTO TANK
24 - 3.3 GAS-FREEING OPERATIONS
24 - 3.4 TANK REPAIRS OR MODIFICATION
25 - 3.5 REGULAR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
25 - 3.5.1 Hatches, vents and valves
25 - 3.5.2 Pressure-vacuum vents
25 - 3.5.3 Records
25 - 3.5.4 Tank vehicle servicing and repair
25 - 3.5.5 Tank vehicle breakdown
26 - 3.5.6 Precautions necessary prior to work
26 - 3.5.7 Safe work procedure
28 - APPENDIX A - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
30 - APPENDIX B - TESTING OF VENTS, HATCHES AND OTHER TANK TOP FITTINGS
30 - B1 INTRODUCTION
30 - B2 SCOPE
30 - B3 APPLICATION
30 - B4 TEST FOR VENTS
30 - B4.1 Application
30 - B4.2 Equipment
30 - B4.3 Procedure
31 - B5 DROP TESTS
31 - B5.1 Application
31 - B5.2 Equipment
32 - B5.3 Preparation of test specimen
32 - B5.4 Procedure
32 - B6 REPORT

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of road tank vehicles for the transport of flammable liquids. This Standard is complementary to AS 2809.1.

Committee
ME-057
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 8632 4
Pages
28
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
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This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of road tank vehicles for the transport of flammable liquids. This Standard is complementary to AS 2809.1.

Originated as part of AS 2016-1977.
Previous edition AS 2809.2-1999.
Fourth edition 2008.

AS 1866:1997 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod, bar, solid and hollow shapes (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS/NZS 3678:1996 Structural steel - Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs
AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
AS/NZS 2430.3.3:2004 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Flammable liquids
AS 1874-2000 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS/NZS 1734:1997 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Flat sheet, coiled sheet and plate (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS 2683-2000 Hose and hose assemblies for distribution of petroleum and petroleum products (excepting LPG)
AS/NZS 2053.2:2001 Conduits and fittings for electrical installations Rigid plain conduits and fittings of insulating material (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 3990-1993 Mechanical equipment - Steelwork (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 3679.1:1996 Structural steel Hot-rolled bars and sections
AS/NZS 1554.4:2004 Structural steel welding - Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels
AS D26-1972 Tube fittings with dryseal American standard taper pipe and unified threads for automotive and industrial use (imperial units) (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS/NZS 60079.15:2006 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Construction, test and marking of type of protection, n electrical apparatus
AS/NZS 2053.1:2001 Conduits and fittings for electrical installations General requirements (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
AS 1210 SUPP 2-1999 Pressure vessels - Cold-stretched austenitic stainless steel vessels (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
AS 2809.1-1999 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements
AS 1210 SUPP 1-1990
AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
AS 1271-2003 Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 1554.5:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading
AS/NZS 2053.7:2002 Conduits and fittings for electrical installations Rigid metal conduits and fittings (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS/NZS 1554.1:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
AS/NZS 1664.2:1997 Aluminium structures Allowable stress design (Reconfirmed 2020)
AS 4100-1998 Steel structures (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 4100 SUPP 1-1999 Steel structures - Commentary (Supplement to AS 4100-1998)
AS 2809.1-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods General requirements for all road tank vehicles
AS/NZS 1020:1995 The control of undesirable static electricity
AS/NZS 1665:2004 Welding of aluminium structures (Reconfirmed 2016)

AS 5602-2009 Refined petroleum products - Vehicle bottom loading and vapour recovery
AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
AS 2809.1-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods General requirements for all road tank vehicles
AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009 Explosive atmospheres Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1, Ed.1.0(2008) MOD)
AS 2809.1:2020 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods General requirements for all road tank vehicles
AS 4979-2008 Flammable and combustible liquids - Precautions against electrostatic ignition during tank vehicle loading (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 2809.4:2017 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Tankers for toxic and corrosive cargoes

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