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