AS 2809.2-2008

Table of Contents

1 -  AS 2809.2-2008 ROAD TANK VEHICLES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS - ROAD TANK VEHICLES FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 -  1.1 SCOPE
6 -  1.2 OBJECTIVE
6 -  1.3 APPLICATION
6 -  1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 -  1.5 DEFINITIONS
6 -  1.6 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
6 -  1.7 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
6 -  1.7.1 Spillage hazards
7 -  1.7.2 Propulsion engine exhaust
7 -  1.7.3 Auxiliary engines
7 -  1.7.4 Stowage of hoses and other equipment
8 -  SECTION 2 TANKS, ACCESSORIES, AND COMPONENTS
8 -  2.1 MATERIALS
8 -  2.1.1 Standards
8 -  2.1.2 Suitability
8 -  2.2 TANK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
8 -  2.2.1 Design criteria
9 -  2.2.2 Tank shape and size
9 -  2.2.3 Large compartment non-circular tanks
10 -  2.2.4 Baffles
10 -  2.2.5 Capacity centre
10 -  2.2.6 Stiffening of heads, bulkheads and baffles
11 -  2.2.7 Circumferential reinforcement
13 -  2.2.8 Access through baffles
13 -  2.2.9 Distribution of loads
13 -  2.2.10 Separation of liquids
13 -  2.2.11 Enclosed air spaces
13 -  2.2.12 Component attachment
14 -  2.2.13 Roll-over protection
16 -  2.2.14 Welding
16 -  2.3 MANHOLES, VALVES AND VENTS
16 -  2.3.1 General
17 -  2.3.2 Compartment openings
17 -  2.3.3 Valves
17 -  2.3.4 Air-operated valves
17 -  2.3.5 Vents
18 -  2.3.6 Normal venting
19 -  2.3.7 Emergency venting
19 -  2.3.8 Loading protection
19 -  2.4 FILLING PROVISIONS
19 -  2.4.1 Filling tube
20 -  2.4.2 Filler closure
20 -  2.4.3 Dip stick
20 -  2.5 PIPEWORK AND PIPE FITTINGS
20 -  2.5.1 Strength of piping
20 -  2.5.2 Discharge piping
20 -  2.5.3 Hoses and hose couplings
20 -  2.6 VEHICLE CABLING AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
20 -  2.6.1 Application
21 -  2.6.2 Protection of wiring
21 -  2.6.3 Vehicle rollover device
21 -  2.6.4 Hazardous locations
21 -  2.6.5 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 2
21 -  2.6.6 Cabling to hazardous areas of Zone 1
22 -  2.6.7 Sparking equipment
22 -  2.6.8 Electrical bonding
22 -  2.6.9 Earthing point
22 -  2.7 TESTING
22 -  2.7.1 Tanks
22 -  2.7.2 Hatch assembly
22 -  2.7.3 Piping
22 -  2.8 IDENTIFICATION
24 -  SECTION 3 TANK TESTING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
24 -  3.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
24 -  3.2 ENTRY INTO TANK
24 -  3.3 GAS-FREEING OPERATIONS
24 -  3.4 TANK REPAIRS OR MODIFICATION
25 -  3.5 REGULAR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
25 -  3.5.1 Hatches, vents and valves
25 -  3.5.2 Pressure-vacuum vents
25 -  3.5.3 Records
25 -  3.5.4 Tank vehicle servicing and repair
25 -  3.5.5 Tank vehicle breakdown
26 -  3.5.6 Precautions necessary prior to work
26 -  3.5.7 Safe work procedure
28 -  APPENDIX A - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
30 -  APPENDIX B - TESTING OF VENTS, HATCHES AND OTHER TANK TOP FITTINGS
30 -  B1 INTRODUCTION
30 -  B2 SCOPE
30 -  B3 APPLICATION
30 -  B4 TEST FOR VENTS
30 -  B4.1 Application
30 -  B4.2 Equipment
30 -  B4.3 Procedure
31 -  B5 DROP TESTS
31 -  B5.1 Application
31 -  B5.2 Equipment
32 -  B5.3 Preparation of test specimen
32 -  B5.4 Procedure
32 -  B6 REPORT

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of road tank vehicles for the transport of flammable liquids. This Standard is complementary to AS 2809.1.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-057
Under Revision	DR AS 2809.2:2018
Supersedes	AS 2809.2-1999 DR 05388