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    AS 3961-2005

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    The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas

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    Superseded date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2005

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Provides requirements for the design, construction and operation of installations for the storage and handling of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It addresses major installations of atmospheric-type tanks for supplying marine tanker terminals and pipeline peak saving. It also covers pressure tanks, usually part of a land transport distribution system. The Standard does not cover transport or pipelines outside the storage installation.

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    ScopeThis Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and operation of installations for the storage and handling of liquefied natural gas (LNG). ApplicationThis Standard applies to two basic types of installation, being - installations of atmospheric tanks for supplying marine tanker terminals, pipeline peaking, and the like; and pressure tanks, which are usually a part of a distribution system for LNG by road tanker.Where this Standard does not applyThis Standard does not apply to or deal with - the functional design of liquefaction equipment;frozen-ground storage techniques;aspects of natural gas distribution and use that are covered by other Standards and publications such as pipeline and reticulation codes, appliance and vehicle installation codes, and the like;any transport operations that are covered by the ADG Code; the transport of LNG by ship; orany aspect of transport or piped distribution outside the perimeter of the static storage installation.

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    Committee ME-070
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    First published as AS 3961-1991.Second edition 2005. Originated as AS 3961-1991. Second edition 2005.

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    AS/NZS 1768:2007 Lightning protection
    AS 2161.6-2003 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements
    AS 1228-2006 Pressure equipment - Boilers
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
    AS 1228-1997 Pressure equipment - Boilers
    AS/NZS 3000:2000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
    AS/NZS 2161.2:1998 Occupational protective gloves General requirements
    AS/NZS 2210.3:2000 Occupational protective footwear Specification for safety footwear
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    AS 1674.1-1997 Safety in welding and allied processes Fire precautions (Reconfirmed 2016)
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    AS 1349-1986 Bourdon tube pressure and vacuum gauges (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 2430.3.1:2004 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - General
    AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1841.8:1997 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for non-rechargeable type extinguishers
    AS/NZS 1158.3.1:1999 Road lighting Pedestrian area (Category P) lighting - Performance and installation design requirements
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    AS/NZS 1841.1:1997 Portable fire extinguishers General requirements
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    AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmets
    AS 1530.1-1994 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Combustibility test for materials (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.3:1998 Occupational protective gloves Protection against mechanical risks
    AS 1851.9-1997 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Delivery lay flat fire hose
    AS 2419.1-2005 Fire hydrant installations System design, installation and commissioning
    AS/NZS 2210.2:1994 Occupational protective footwear Specification
    AS/NZS 2210.7:2001 Occupational protective footwear Additional specifications for safety footwear
    AS/NZS 1841.6:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Specific requirements for carbon dioxide type extinguishers
    AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
    AS/NZS 2210.5:2000 Occupational protective footwear Specification for occupational footwear
    AS/NZS 1337.4:2004 Personal eye-protection - Filters and eye-protectors against laser radiation (laser eye-protectors)
    AS 2832.2-2003 Cathodic protection of metals Compact buried structures
    AS 1530.4-1997 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Fire-resistance tests of elements of building construction
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    AS/NZS 1850:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing
    AS/NZS 2161.1:2000 Occupational protective gloves Selection, use and maintenance
    AS 2885.4-2003 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum - Offshore submarine pipeline systems
    AS 1345-1995 Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1158.1.3:1997 Road lighting Vehicular traffic (Category V) lighting - Guide to design, installation, operation and maintenance
    AS 1851.1-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
    AS 2441-1988 Installation of fire hose reels
    AS/NZS 2210.2:2000 Occupational protective footwear Requirements and test methods
    AS 1170.4-1993 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Earthquake loads
    AS 5601-2004 Gas installations
    AS 1674.2-2003 Safety in welding and allied processes - Electrical
    AS 1530.4-2005 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Fire-resistance test of elements of construction
    AS 1680.1-1990 Interior lighting - General principles and recommendations
    AS 1851.2-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Fire hose reels
    AS/NZS 1158.6:2004 Lighting for roads and public spaces Luminaires
    AS 2832.1-2004 Cathodic protection of metals Pipes and cables
    AS 1697-2005 Installation and maintenance of steel pipe systems for gas
    AS/NZS 2161.4:1999 Occupational protective gloves Protection against thermal risks (heat and fire) (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2419.1-1994 Fire hydrant installations - System design, installation and commissioning
    AS 1170.4-2007 Structural design actions Earthquake actions in Australia (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2441-2005 Installation of fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1841.2:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Specific requirements for water type extinguishers
    AS 3846-1998 The handling and transport of dangerous cargoes in port areas
    AS/NZS 1841.3:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Specific requirements for wet-chemical type extinguishers
    AS/NZS 2210.6:2001 Occupational protective footwear Additional requirements and test methods
    AS/NZS 1020:1995 The control of undesirable static electricity
    AS 1657-1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
    AS 2885.2-2002 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum - Welding
    AS 1158.2-1986 The lighting of urban roads and other public thoroughfares - Computer procedures for the calculation of light technical parameters for category A lighting
    AS 1271-2003 Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
    AS/NZS 2210.9:2001 Occupational protective footwear Additional specifications for occupational footwear
    AS/NZS 2210.8:2001 Occupational protective footwear Additional specifications for protective footwear
    AS/NZS 2885.5:2002 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum Field pressure testing
    AS/NZS 2161.7.1:1998 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Chainmail gloves and arm guards (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.7.3:2005 Occupational protective gloves Protection against cuts and stabs by hand knives - Impact cut test for fabric, leather and other materials
    AS 3711.6-2000 Freight containers Tank containers (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2161.10.2:2002 Occupational protective gloves Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms - Determination of resistance to penetration
    AS/NZS 1221:1997 Fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 3846-2005 The handling and transport of dangerous cargoes in port areas
    AS/NZS 1768(INT):2003 Lightning protection
    AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications
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    AS 3892-2001 Pressure equipment - Installation (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 2243.10:2004 Safety in laboratories Storage of chemicals
    AS 1216-2006 Class labels for dangerous goods
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    HB 37.4-1994 Handbook of Australian fire Standards Building materials, products and construction (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 4332-2004 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders (Reconfirmed 2016)
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