AS 2809.3:2017

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Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods, Part 3: Road tank vehicles for compressed liquefied gas

Specifies requirements for road tank vehicles transporting compressed liquefied gases. To be used in conjunction with AS 2809.1 (which applies to all road tank vehicles) and any other Part of AS 2809 where more than one hazardous property applies to the dangerous goods being transported.

Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Objective
1.3 Application
1.4 Referenced documents
1.5 Definitions
1.6 New designs and innovations
2 Tanks, accessories and components
2.1 General
2.1.1 Tank design
2.1.2 Components required
2.1.3 Suitability
2.1.4 Valve materials
2.1.5 Tanker loading connections
2.2 Protection against escape of cargo
2.2.1 Valving
2.2.2 Pipeline shut-off valve
2.2.3 Outlet protection
2.2.4 Control of quick-closing valves
2.2.5 Selection of excess-flow valves
2.2.6 Installation of excess-flow valves
2.3 Safety valves
2.3.1 Provision of safety valves
2.3.2 Installation
2.3.3 Hydrostatic relief valves
2.4 Manual shut-off valves
2.5 Discharge provision
2.6 Vehicle cabling and electrical equipment
2.6.1 Application
2.6.2 Protection of wiring
2.6.3 Hazardous locations
2.6.4 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 2
2.6.5 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 1
2.6.6 Sparking equipment
2.6.7 Electrical bonding
2.6.8 Earthing point
2.7 Pipework and pipe fittings
2.7.1 Design
2.7.2 Joints
2.7.3 Testing of pipework
2.7.4 Flexible pipe connections
2.7.5 Bleed valves
2.8 Contents gauge
2.8.1 General
2.8.2 Location
2.8.3 Gauge bleed hole
2.8.4 Marking
2.9 Gauges
2.9.1 Pressure gauge
2.9.2 Temperature gauge
2.10 Pumps and compressors
2.10.1 Suitability
2.10.2 Pressure limitation
2.10.3 Pumps
2.10.4 Compressors
2.10.5 Location of controls
2.11 Transfer hoses and hose couplings
2.11.1 Transfer hose
2.11.2 Hose assembly testing
2.11.3 Protection of hoses
2.12 Tank identification
3 Flammable gases
3.1 Valves
3.2 Pumps
3.3 Transfer hose
3.4 Transfer hose couplings
3.5 Tanker transfer protection
4 Anhydrous ammonia road tank vehicles
4.1 Valve material
4.2 Transfer hose
4.3 Transfer hose coupling
4.4 Temperature gauge
5 Inspection and maintenance
6 Chlorine road tank vehicles
Appendix A
Appendix B

Cited references in this standard
Content history

[Superseded]

DR AS 2809.3:2016

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Published

26/04/2017

Pages

18

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AS 2809.3:2017
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