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§179.401-1 Individual specification requirements.

RegSenseGeneral Packaging Requirements - HazmatPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOTCFR RegulationsHazmat SafetyFocus AreaCFR SectionGeneral Packaging Requirements - HazmatEnglishTransportationUSA

In addition to §179.400, the individual specification requirements for the inner tank and its appurtenances are as follows:

DOT specification 113A60W 113C120W
Design service temperature, °F −423 −260
Material §179.400-5§179.400-5
Impact test (weld and plate material). §179.400-5(c)§179.400-5(c)
Impact test values §179.400-5(d)§179.400-5(d)
Standard heat transfer rate. (Btu per day per lb. of water capacity, max.)(see §179.400-4). 0.097 0.4121
Bursting pressure, min. psig. 240 300
Minimum plate thickness shell, inches (see §179.400-7(a)). 3/163/16
Minimum head thickness, inches (see §179.400-8(a), (b), and (c)). 3/163/16
Test pressure, psig (see §179.400-16). 60 120
Safety vent bursting pressure, max. psig. 60 120
Pressure relief valve start-to-discharge pressure, psig (± 3 psig). 30 75
Pressure relief valve vapor tight pressure, min. psig. 24 60
Pressure relief valve flow rating pressure, max. psig. 40 85
Alternate pressure relief valve start-to-discharge pressure, psig (± 3 psig). 90
Alternate pressure relief valve vapor tight pressure, min. psig. 72
Alternate pressure relief valve flow rating pressure, max. psig. 100
Pressure control valve Start-to-vent, max. psig (see §179.400-20(c)(4)). 17 Not required.
Relief device discharge restrictions §179.400-20§179.400-20
Transfer line insulation §179.400-17 Not required.

[Amdt. 179–32, 48 FR 27708, June 16, 1983, as amended at 49 FR 24318, June 12, 1984; 65 FR 58632, Sept. 29, 2000; 66 FR 45390, Aug. 28, 2001]

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