tank truck loading - balanced vent line
tank truck loading - balanced vent line
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I have been assigned to install a vapour balance line between the tank trucks and solvent storage tank.
Is it standard practice to install a detonation arrester in the balance line? This would be a dedicated balance line from the storage tank to the tank truck.
I realize that when storage tank vents are connected, a detonation arrester should be installed, but I am not sure about a loading station.
Is it standard practice to install a detonation arrester in the balance line? This would be a dedicated balance line from the storage tank to the tank truck.
I realize that when storage tank vents are connected, a detonation arrester should be installed, but I am not sure about a loading station.





RE: tank truck loading - balanced vent line
No, it is not common practice to use a detonation arrestor in a vent line
See the details contained in this guideline:
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The money for the arrestor would be better spent on a foam fire protection system:
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Make sure that you do not forget to ground the truck when unloading !!!!
Many solvents will generate a charge when pumped !!!
My opinion only...
MJC
RE: tank truck loading - balanced vent line
* API RP12H (RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF FIREBOX FLAME ARRESTORS)
In this recommended practice you can find a detail explanation for the using of this detonation arrestor. Take care of this protection device. In some stages the addition of this kind of arrestor could be insecure and not recommended.
See also the API recomended practice:
API RP2003 (Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning)
Regards, Hianbo
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RE: tank truck loading - balanced vent line
Good luck,
Latexman