pentane above ground storage

• Dec 15, 2023

• #2

shvet

Petroleum

Aug 14, 2015

776

RU

start with para. 6.4

https://www.nfpa.org/product/nfpa-58-handbook

 

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• Dec 16, 2023

• #3

georgeverghese

Chemical

Mar 19, 2015

5,087

AU

They will have to be API620 high pressure tanks with nitrogen or inert gas blanketing. Upper design pressure some 10psig at least.

 

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• Dec 16, 2023

• #4

LittleInch

Petroleum

Mar 27, 2013

22,922

GB

Legalities are very local for something like this. I would start with the local planning authority and safety authority.

You may well need a permit or authorisation to store flammable product.

Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.

 

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• Dec 16, 2023

• #5

georgeverghese

Chemical

Mar 19, 2015

5,087

AU

If there were to be a tank rupture, you'd have a large flammable vapor cloud, as the pentane liquid auto chills itself upon release, for a considerable distance around these tanks. So this tank dike will have to be some distance away from potential ignition sources. Get a process safety or technical safety engineer, or better yet, talk to a local engineering contractor, to firm up on major and minor details, before you put out the work scope for construction and installation. Run a HAZID/ HAZOP, and involve the local Govt safety and environmental bodies to buy in on workscope to avoid major angst further down the road.

 

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• Dec 17, 2023

• #6

pierreick

Chemical

Nov 20, 2005

1,526

TH

Hi,
Let you talk to your safety bureau and or fire brigade about your project. They may have special/specific requirement for your material.
Pierre

 

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