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    AS 2809.4-2001

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    Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - Tankers for toxic and corrosive cargoes

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    Superseded date:  23-06-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2001

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2809.4-2001 ROAD TANK VEHICLES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS - TANKERS FOR TOXIC AND CORROSIVE CARGOES
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
    6 - 1.3 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
    6 - 1.4 INTERPRETATIONS
    6 - 1.5 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    7 - 1.6 DEFINITIONS
    7 - 1.7 ULLAGE FOR TANKS OR CONTAINERS EXCEEDING 8600 L
    8 - SECTION 2 TANKS OF TYPES 1, 2 AND 3
    8 - 2.1 APPLICATION
    8 - 2.2 TANK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    8 - 2.2.1 Design criteria
    8 - 2.2.2 Design pressure
    8 - 2.2.3 Materials
    8 - 2.2.4 Lining
    9 - 2.2.5 Baffles
    9 - 2.2.6 Manhole
    9 - 2.2.7 Valve protection
    9 - 2.3 VALVES AND FITTINGS
    9 - 2.3.1 Shut-off valves
    9 - 2.3.2 Pressure relief devices
    9 - 2.3.3 Outlet connection
    9 - 2.3.4 Piping
    10 - 2.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHER HAZARDS
    10 - 2.4.1 Application
    10 - 2.4.2 Piping
    10 - 2.4.3 Pumping equipment
    10 - 2.4.4 Location of tank openings
    10 - 2.4.5 Tank openings
    11 - SECTION 3 TANKS OF TYPES 4 AND 5
    11 - 3.1 APPLICATION
    11 - 3.2 MATERIALS
    11 - 3.2.1 Standards
    11 - 3.2.2 Chemical resistance
    11 - 3.2.3 Lining
    11 - 3.3 TANK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    11 - 3.3.1 Design of tank and supports
    12 - 3.3.2 Tank shape
    12 - 3.3.3 Stiffening of heads, bulkheads and baffles
    13 - 3.3.4 Circumferential reinforcement
    15 - 3.3.5 Baffles
    15 - 3.3.6 Distribution of loads
    15 - 3.3.7 Separation of liquids
    15 - 3.3.8 Enclosed air spaces
    16 - 3.3.9 Component attachment
    16 - 3.3.10 Roll-over protection
    17 - 3.3.11 Welding
    17 - 3.4 MANHOLES, VALVES AND VENTS
    17 - 3.4.1 General
    17 - 3.4.2 Manholes
    18 - 3.4.3 Valves
    18 - 3.4.4 Provision of vents
    18 - 3.4.5 Top openings
    18 - 3.5 PIPEWORK AND PIPE FITTINGS
    18 - 3.5.1 Suitability
    18 - 3.5.2 Provisions for movement
    18 - 3.5.3 Fail-safe provisions
    18 - 3.6 PUMPS
    18 - 3.6.1 Suitability
    19 - 3.6.2 Prevention of overpressure
    19 - 3.7 PUMP DRIVES
    19 - 3.7.1 Protection
    19 - 3.7.2 Shielding of pump shaft
    19 - 3.7.3 Location of controls
    19 - 3.8 ELECTRIC CABLES AND ELECTRICAL FITTINGS
    19 - 3.9 TESTING
    19 - 3.9.1 Tanks
    19 - 3.9.2 Hatch assembly
    19 - 3.9.3 Piping
    20 - 3.9.4 Inspection and testing of hoses
    20 - 3.10 MARKING
    21 - SECTION 4 TANK TESTING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
    21 - 4.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
    21 - 4.2 ENTRY INTO TANK
    21 - 4.3 PURGING OPERATIONS
    22 - 4.4 TANK REPAIRS OR MODIFICATION
    22 - 4.5 REGULAR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
    22 - 4.5.1 Precautions prior to work
    22 - 4.5.2 Hatches, vents valves
    22 - 4.5.3 Pressure-vacuum vents
    22 - 4.5.4 Corrosion testing
    22 - 4.5.5 Records
    22 - 4.5.6 Tank vehicle servicing and repair
    23 - 4.5.7 Tank vehicle breakdown
    23 - 4.5.8 Safe work procedure

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    Specifies the requirements that are particularly applicable to road tankers for the transport of liquids that are toxic or corrosive or both. The requirements are complementary to those general requirements necessary to comply with AS 2809.1-1999.

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    This Standard specifies requirements for the design and construction of tankers for the transport of cargo which is normally liquid, and which is toxic or corrosive. It is complementary to AS 2809.1.NOTE: Five alternative types of cargo tanks are described. The ADG Code will specify which of them must be used for a particular cargo. Where it is desired to transport a product not listed in the ADG Code, the Authority should be consulted. Regulations may forbid the transport of certain dangerous goods in bulk, or may limit the quantity, or may require specific approval beforehand.

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    Committee ME-057
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 2809.4-1986.Second edition 2001. First published as AS 2809.4-1986. Second edition 2001.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 1271-1997 Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges, and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels
    AS 2865-1995 Safe working in a confined space
    AS/NZS 1554.5:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading
    AS/NZS 1554.4:2004 Structural steel welding - Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels
    AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
    AS 1271-2003 Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 4100-1998 Steel structures (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2809.2-1999 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - Tankers for flammable liquids
    AS 2430.1-1987 Classification of hazardous areas - Explosive gas atmospheres
    AS 1940-1993 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS/NZS 1664.2:1997 Aluminium structures Allowable stress design (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 1734:1997 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Flat sheet, coiled sheet and plate (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 3678:1996 Structural steel - Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs
    AS/NZS 3679.1:1996 Structural steel Hot-rolled bars and sections
    AS/NZS 1554.5:1995 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading
    AS/NZS 1554.4:1995 Structural steel welding - Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels
    AS 1665-1992 Welding of aluminium structures
    AS 1874-2000 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1665:2004 Welding of aluminium structures (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1554.1:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS 2634-1983 Chemical plant equipment made from glass-fibre reinforced plastics (GRP) based on thermosetting resins
    AS/NZS 1866:1997 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod, bar, solid and hollow shapes (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2809.1-1999 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS/NZS 1554.1:2000 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS 1449-1994 Wrought alloy steels - Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 4976-2008 The removal and disposal of underground petroleum storage tanks
    AS 4326-2008 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 3780-1994 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
    AS 2187.2-2006 Explosives - Storage and use Use of explosives
    AS 2809.1-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements for all road tank vehicles
    AS 1210-2010 Pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2809.1-1999 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements
    AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009 Explosive atmospheres Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1, Ed.1.0(2008) MOD)
    AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009 Explosive atmospheres Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1, Ed.1.0(2008) MOD)
    AS 4041-2006 Pressure piping (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 4326-1995 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS/NZS 2022:2003 Anhydrous ammonia - Storage and handling
    AS 3780-2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances
    AS/NZS 2430.3.8:2004 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Surface coatings and adhesives
    AS/NZS 3788:2006 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    HB 13-2007 Electrical equipment for hazardous areas
    AS/NZS 2430.3.3:2004 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Flammable liquids
    AS/NZS 3788:2001 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection
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