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    Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - Road tank vehicles for flammable liquids

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    Superseded date:  04-09-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2008

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of road tank vehicles for the transport of flammable liquids. This Standard is complementary to AS 2809.1.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of road tank vehicles for the transport of flammable liquids. This Standard is complementary to AS 2809.1.

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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 2016-1977.Second edition 1982.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2809.2-1985.Second edition 1990.Third edition 1999.Fourth edition 2008. Originated as part of AS 2016-1977. Previous edition AS 2809.2-1999. Fourth edition 2008.

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    AS/NZS 1866:1997 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod, bar, solid and hollow shapes (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 3678:1996 Structural steel - Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs
    AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
    AS/NZS 2430.3.3:2004 Classification of hazardous areas - Examples of area classification - Flammable liquids
    AS 1874-2000 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 1734:1997 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Flat sheet, coiled sheet and plate (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2683-2000 Hose and hose assemblies for distribution of petroleum and petroleum products (excepting LPG)
    AS/NZS 2053.2:2001 Conduits and fittings for electrical installations Rigid plain conduits and fittings of insulating material (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 3990-1993 Mechanical equipment - Steelwork (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 3679.1:1996 Structural steel Hot-rolled bars and sections
    AS/NZS 1554.4:2004 Structural steel welding - Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels
    AS D26-1972 Tube fittings with dryseal American standard taper pipe and unified threads for automotive and industrial use (imperial units) (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 60079.15:2006 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Construction, test and marking of type of protection, n electrical apparatus
    AS/NZS 2053.1:2001 Conduits and fittings for electrical installations General requirements (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 1210 SUPP 2-1999 Pressure vessels - Cold-stretched austenitic stainless steel vessels (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
    AS 2809.1-1999 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements
    AS 1210 SUPP 1-1990 Unfired Pressure Vessels - Advanced design and construction (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    AS 1271-2003 Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1554.5:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading
    AS/NZS 2053.7:2002 Conduits and fittings for electrical installations Rigid metal conduits and fittings (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1554.1:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS/NZS 1664.2:1997 Aluminium structures Allowable stress design (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 4100-1998 Steel structures (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 4100 SUPP 1-1999 Steel structures - Commentary (Supplement to AS 4100-1998)
    AS 2809.1-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements for all road tank vehicles
    AS/NZS 1020:1995 The control of undesirable static electricity
    AS/NZS 1665:2004 Welding of aluminium structures (Reconfirmed 2016)

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

    AS 5602-2009 Refined petroleum products - Vehicle bottom loading and vapour recovery
    AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 2809.1-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - General requirements for all road tank vehicles
    AS/NZS 60079.10.1:2009 Explosive atmospheres Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1, Ed.1.0(2008) MOD)
    AS 2809.1:2020 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods General requirements for all road tank vehicles
    AS 4979-2008 Flammable and combustible liquids - Precautions against electrostatic ignition during tank vehicle loading (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2809.4:2017 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Tankers for toxic and corrosive cargoes
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