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FOREWORD
The Oil Industry in India is more than 100 years old. Because of various collaboration
agreements, a variety of international codes, standards and practices have been in vogue.
Standardisation in design philosophies, operating and maintenance practices at a national level was
hardly in existence. This coupled with feed back from some serious accidents that occurred in the
recent past in India and abroad emphasized the need for the Industry to review the existing state of
art in designing, operating and maintaining Oil and Gas Installations.
With this in view, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 1986 constituted a Safety
Council assisted by an Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) staffed from within the Industry in
formulating and implementing a series of self regulatory measures and aimed at removing
obsolescence, standardizing and updating the existing standards to ensure safer operations.
Accordingly , OISD constituted a number of Functional Committees of Experts nominated from the
Industry to draw up standards and guidelines on various subjects.
The present document " Safety in design, fabrication and fittings : Propane Tank Trucks" was
prepared by the Functional Committee on LPG. This document is based on accumulated knowledge
and experience of Industry members, explosive department and various national and international
practices.
It is hoped that provision of these document when adopted will go a long way to improve the
safety in transportation of Propane Gas. This document will be reviewed periodically for
improvements based on the new experiences and better understanding. Suggestions from industry
Members may be addressed to :
The Member Coordinator
Functional Committee on LPG.
Oil Industry Safety Directorate
nd
26 "Kailash" 2 floor,
Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
NEW DELHI - 110001.
LIST OF MEMBERS
SR.NO. NAME
POSITION IN
COMMITTEE
1.
R. N. DAS
BPCL
LEADER
2.
S.C. MESHRAM
IOCL
MEMBER
3.
S.S.MUNDLE
HPCL
MEMBER
4.
A.N. BISWAS
S.C.GUPTA
OISD
MEMBER
6.
S.K. PAL
OISD
MEMBER
CO-ORDINATOR
Dept of Explosive
MEMBER
SECTION II
VESSEL DESIGN
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
ANNEXURES
II
III
IV
SCHEDULE OF NOZZLE
1.0.0 SECTION I:
INTRODUCTION & SCOPE
1.1.0
INTRODUCTION:
1.1.1
2.0.0 SECTION II
2.1.0
VESSEL DESIGN:
2.1.1
Design Pressure:
Vessel should be designed based on
corresponding
maximum
vapour
pressure at 55 deg. C of Propane (as
per IS : 4576). 3g effect to take into
account acceleration/ deceleration
shall be considered while designing of
the vessel.
2.1.2
1.2.0
SCOPE:
1.2.1
This
standard
covers
basic
requirements of safety in design /
fabrication of vessels with material
specifications, fittings and mountings,
for transportation of commercial
Propane conforming to IS: 4576 - 1978
with Maximum vapour pressure at 65
deg. C not exceeding 26 kg./cm sq. or
15.5 kg./cm sq. at 40 Deg. C. in bulk
by road tank trucks. The Standard is
under revision and will be applicable for
all new Propane tank trucks..
1.2.2
Design Temperature:
2.1.3
a)
b)
Material Specifications:
Material used in the manufacture of
pressure parts of the vessel shall be in
accordance with that specified in IS:
2825 (latest edition), BS-7124, ASME
SEC. VIII or equivalent code as
adopted.
2.1.5
Connecting
Manhole:
Joints/Nozzles
and
Baffle Plates:
Every vessel over 5 cum. water
capacity shall be fitted with baffle
plates to minimise the surge, the
design of which should facilitate
complete internal inspection.
2.1.9
Painting:
Marking:
a)
b)
c)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Vessel Manufacturer
Vessel Manufacturers Serial
No.
Design code
Radiography
PWHT
Design Pressure
Design Temperature
Hydrostatic test pressure
First test date and subsequent
test dates
Water capacity in litres
Licensed Product capacity in
tonne and symbol or chemical
name.
Name of the Inspection
Agency with their stamp.
Certificate
number
of
Inspecting Agency.
14.
a)
b)
15.
3.2.0
Fittings:
Fittings to be provided on the vessel
shall be as follows:
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
Shell thickness
Dish End Thickness
d)
e)
have
3.3.0
3.7.0
Pressure Gauge:
3.3.1
3.7.1
3.7.2
3.4.0
Device -
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.6.0
3.8.0
Drain:
Suitable drain of maximum 40 mm
NPT plug to be provided on the
bottom side of vessel with proper
shield.
3.9.0
Manholes:
1 no. manhole of size as per IS 2825
or code followed for design and
fabrication of vessel shall be provided
on the upper rear dished at 45 deg.
with the horizontal axis of the vessel.
b)
4.0.0 SECTION - IV
VESSEL FILLING CONSIDERATIONS :
Device:
4.1.0
Filling Capacity:
The maximum quantity of Propane
filled into any tank shall be such that
the vessel shall not become liquid full
5.2.0
SECTION - V
5.0.0
VEHICLES - GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS:
5.1.0
5.1.1
5.3.0
Safety Equipment:
5.3.1
SAFETY
5.1.2
5.1.3
Stability Considerations:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
5.4.0
Mountings:
5.4.1
5.4.2
Design Safety
Mechanical:
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
Requirements
a)
b)
i)
an
arrangement
facilitating breathing
of the fuel tank and
preventing spillage of
fuel in the event of
over turning of vehicle
and
ii)
suitable
locking
arrangement.
c)
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.6.0
Design Safety
Electrical:
Requirements
ii)
A readily accessible
cut-off switch of not
less than 300 Amps
rating.
iii)
be
provided
with
suitable over current
protection in the form
of fuses or automatic
circuit-breakers and
installed so as to be
protected
from
physical and chemical
damage on contact
with possible product
spill either at location
or on road being
encased in the metal
conduit.
b)
iv)
Have
all
junction
boxes sealed.
v)
Normal/emergency
lighting other than that
permitted
by
the
Transport
Authority
shall not be allowed.
6.1.2
c)
c)
d)
e)
6.0.0 SECTION - VI
6.1.0
6.1.1
PRE-FABRICATION
AND
INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS
DURING FABRICATION:
The inspection
stages:
a)
shall
be
in
two
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
6.2.0
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3.0
Purging:
After completion of hydro and
pneumatic tests, the bullet shall be
purged safely with nitrogen & Propane
Vapour respectively.
7.0.0
SECTION - VII
7.1.0
EQUIPMENT
DETAILS OF CHECKS/
PERIODICITY
TESTING
1. Vessel
a) Non-destructive test
(NDT)
b) Hydrotest at original
test pressure, internal and
external detailed inspection.
c) Condition of external
painting.
Once in 5 yrs
Once in 5 yrs
Once in 2 yrs
2. Safety Relief
Valve
Set pressure
As
stipulated
Statutory authorities
3. Internal Valves
a) Condition of valve
b) Checking on working of EFCV
Once in 1 yr
Once in 1 yr
4. Liquid Level
Gauges
Condition of gauge/
proper functioning &
calibration.
Once in 5 yrs
5. Pressure
Gauges
Accuracy within
original range
Once in 1 yr
6. Vehicles in
General
Once in 6 months
by
ANNEXURE - I
CERTIFICATE OF SAFETY
(Under rule 43 of SMPV (U) RULES)
CERTIFICATE NO .
DATE
VALID UPTO :
NAME OF COMPETENT PERSON :
REGISTRATION NO:
I hereby certify that the compressed gas transport vehicle of M/S ---------------------having the
particulars noted below has been examined by me and found to meet the requirements of the
standards for bulk PROPANE tank trucks in the Indian petroleum industry.
1.
2.
Fabrication drawing
Mounting
ULW in kg
RLW in kg
PRESSURE VESSELS:
Identification No.
Fabricators Name
Design Code
Design Pressure
Design Temperature
Water Capacity
Name of the gas
First stage hydraulic test pressure
as per IS:2825
:
kg/sq.cm g
Yes/No
:
:
:
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
C INTERNAL VALVE:
Valve no for liquid and vapour :
Location and type :
Make :
Size :
3
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
E. PRESSURE GAUGE :
Pressure range :
Whether excess flow valve provided :
Particulars thereof :
F. DRAIN NOZZLE :
Location and size :
Whether fitted with plug :
5.
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Particulars of wiring
Whether properly fixed and protected and wiring
heavy insulated type.
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
:
:
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Front
Right
Left
Rear
Right
Yes/No
Stability
Height of C.G. of laden
Vehicle from ground level
Stability ratio
Calculations for stability ratio checked
:
:
:
:
:
Yes/No
NOTE:
This certificate is being issued as part of the rigorous safety requirements for bulk PROPANE tank trucks
as per the standards of Indian Petroleum Industry and meets the approval of Chief Controller of
Explosives, Nagpur. No attachments / modifications / changes of fittings shall be done when the bulk
PROPANE truck is in service during the period of validity of this certificate without prior written
permission from the comptent person. Any such change shall be recertified. Violation of above may
lead to withdrawal of Certificate of Safety.
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ANNEUXRE - II
Manually operated stem positively connected to valve stem so operator knows if valves is closed.
Manually operated - spring loaded to automatically return to closed position.
All springs and controls designed within body of valve for protection of parts and to provide a clean,
smooth, easy operative valve.
Emergency opening of valve provided to allow the valve stem to engage the excess flow chekc disc
so it can be partially lifted manually for emergency evacuation of container product.
The valve can be arranged for automatic closing through operation of feasible elements (fire exposure)
and for remote manual closing.
ANNEXURE - III
ANNEXURE IV
SCHEDULE OF NOZZLE
Service
Quantity
Size
Remarks
Manhole
450 mm
With cover
50 mm
Liquid inlet/outlet
50 mm
Vapour connection
40 mm
With EFCV
Drain
40 mm
Rotogauge
25 mm
Pressure gauge
25 mm
6 mm