HDPE storage tank
HDPE storage tank
(OP)
Gentlemens,
Does anyone know if HDPE is an accepted method of storage alcohols in US (according OSHA / NFPA and etc.)?
Thanks in advance.
Rob
Does anyone know if HDPE is an accepted method of storage alcohols in US (according OSHA / NFPA and etc.)?
Thanks in advance.
Rob





RE: HDPE storage tank
See "Materials and Processing, A. Brent Strong, Pearson Prentice Hall, Third edition (2006)"
"We don't believe things because they are true, things are true because we believe them."
RE: HDPE storage tank
"We don't believe things because they are true, things are true because we believe them."
RE: HDPE storage tank
RE: HDPE storage tank
Thanks for your response.
The issuse is it approved by US authorities (OSHA, NFPA ect.) for storing solvents?
Thanks
RE: HDPE storage tank
RE: HDPE storage tank
Grounding issues are discussed at:
www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr804.pdf
Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/83b/b04
RE: HDPE storage tank
You only indicate alcohol.
You don't provide quantites.
Is this inside or outdoors
Buried or above ground or in an underground vault?
In a dike area? Other combustibles or flammables in the same fire area.
Rob, You have work to do. You've been told a few applicable codes to research. All of the specifics mentioned affect design.
RE: HDPE storage tank
It is not to early to ask the local autorities about the fire protection rules that they will follow.
Again, we now begin the silly game of asking the original poster..... how big a tank ?....Indoors or out doors ? etc
Does the OP expect to use HDPE piping as part of the system ?
ASME B31.3 specifically bans plastics/FRP in flammable liquid piping systems.
RE: HDPE storage tank
Some more information -
1 alcohols Class IIIA
2 three storage tanks 10,000 gal each
3 aboveground and indoors
4 in a dike area with other three S.S storage tanks 10,000 gal each(Solveso 100, solveso150)
5 the are is covered with sprinklers
Thanks
RE: HDPE storage tank
Some clues - BUT YOU NEED to REVIEW THE PERTINANT CODES FOR YOUR DESIGN. I am well satisfied you've been pointed in the appropriate direction.
I think, "not saying for certain", YOU need to verify tanks of the material you discuss "may be acceptable underground only, based on certain conditions."
Aboveground indoors - sounds very illegal.
All materials in the diked area would be considered as the most flammable after you get the MOC correct.
These are only a couple of items that come to mind - obtain the Codes recommended previously and become very versed on what you intend to provide.
RE: HDPE storage tank
Thanks for your help
have a great day
RE: HDPE storage tank