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use of API 2510 or NFPA 58 for design of LPG tank containers

use of API 2510 or NFPA 58 for design of LPG tank containers

use of API 2510 or NFPA 58 for design of LPG tank containers

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Hi, I would ask any help on interpretation of the right applicable standard for design demands. There are a group of spherical tanks each in the size of 1500 Ton LPG. This is a farm of containers that located inside the refinery and used to store the final product before delivery to road tracks.
The argue is whether the tank design and safety means are to be as set in NFPA 58 or as API 2510.
NFPA 58 excludes refineries, and API5210 excludes tanks installations that are covered by NFPA 58/59
NFPA 58 demands an internal safety valve (as EFV) on outlets, and API 2510 doesn't mention it in any way.
Can you please help on interpretation what is mandatory here according to USA regulation and is it possible that API excludes Excess flow valves from use?
many thanks
Esra

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