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Solvent Tanks

Solvent Tanks

Solvent Tanks

(OP)
Anyone here familiar with any NFPA rules that would apply to solvent (toluene) tanks in a haz waste collection facility?

I'm starting the very basics of research on this, any genuine help would be appreciated.

RE: Solvent Tanks

The tank volume would be a good start. Do you own a copy of NFPA 30? If not, order it now.

Are you looking for guidance or free consulting?

RE: Solvent Tanks

(OP)
Guidance only.  Tank vol is 300-600 gal.

If NFPA 30 is the place to start, then that's where I'll start.  That's the sort of info that I'm looking for, not free consulting.

RE: Solvent Tanks

are they trying to do any transfer of liquid inside the building???

RE: Solvent Tanks

(OP)
Yes, it's a collection/transfer facility for used hazardous wastes, and at the moment, the tanks are polypropylene.

RE: Solvent Tanks

Ten....

UUUUUmmmmmmm...

Collecting flammable liquids in poly (or any other type of plastic tanks is not a good idea and may be banned by NFPA-30

My recollection only


-MJC

  

RE: Solvent Tanks

Yes, banned.  There is even a minimum melt temperature for valves and valve internals.

RE: Solvent Tanks

Ten....

Steel, steel, steel.......

Read page # 6 and Section 3.3.2 of this report:

http://www.csb.gov/completed_investigations/docs/CSBBethuneFinalReport.pdf

Take a good look at Figures 5 & 6.... the backhoe operator died

Also review OSHA 1910.106 on use of plastic materials in fire exposure situations.

Let us know about your final decision on materials usage

-MJC

  

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