Methane Storage Standards 1

[MambaJack]

A friend asked me if I knew what the standards would be for methane storage vessels. In this case, a 20,000 gallon vessel. He wanted to know what distance it should be kept from other vessels etc.

I believe this may be addressed in NFPA 573 and perhaps API 540 but I'm not certain and I don't have either document at my house. Would anyone have a rule of thumb answer for this query?

 

[stookeyfpe]

The applicable NFPA standard depends on the application. If the application is for motor vehicle fueling (e.g., LNG buses) you would apply the requirements of NFPA 57. If your constructing a LNG vessel for a peak shaving or utility use, you would apply NFPA 59A.

 

[MambaJack]

The application is storage at a test facility. This facility blends the Methane with LOX for test purposes.

 

[stookeyfpe]

In your specified condition NFPA 59A would apply.