Transport of flammable liquids without inerting ? normal?
Transport of flammable liquids without inerting ? normal?
(OP)
Dear Sirs,
I have found out that a supply which sends a C7 hydrocarbon to us ocassionally. Does not normally inert tankers the safety case is based on the LEL/UEL C7 is very narrow and the vapour pressure at atm pressure would not be in the flammable range. Talking with the distriubtor this sounds like normal pratice (ie we dont inert petrol/gasoline tankers but I thought that was ok because the have anti static additives which prevent the buildup.). On first glance i was horrified to hear they dont inert but maybe we are a conservative company where we work
So my question is this normal pratice with in the chemical industry or is this distributor abnormal ?
I have found out that a supply which sends a C7 hydrocarbon to us ocassionally. Does not normally inert tankers the safety case is based on the LEL/UEL C7 is very narrow and the vapour pressure at atm pressure would not be in the flammable range. Talking with the distriubtor this sounds like normal pratice (ie we dont inert petrol/gasoline tankers but I thought that was ok because the have anti static additives which prevent the buildup.). On first glance i was horrified to hear they dont inert but maybe we are a conservative company where we work
So my question is this normal pratice with in the chemical industry or is this distributor abnormal ?





RE: Transport of flammable liquids without inerting ? normal?
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RE: Transport of flammable liquids without inerting ? normal?
RE: Transport of flammable liquids without inerting ? normal?
For owg calc it does not mater as we are dealing with gases. For appoximate idea gas mol % = vol %.
I checked his calcs, it seems to me rather odd pratice to rely on static dissipation.
I am surpised there are not more fires issues...
RE: Transport of flammable liquids without inerting ? normal?