3.6 Cargo tank vent systems
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3.6 Cargo tank vent systems

  3.6.1 Independent pressure tanks should be fitted with pressure relief devices that are so designed as to direct the discharge away from personnel and that have a set pressure and capacity which is in accordance with standards acceptable to the Administration taking into account the design pressure referred to in 3.4.4.

  3.6.2 Cargo tank vent systems of integral or independent gravity tanks should meet the requirements of the International Bulk Chemical Code, except that the height specified in 8.3.4 of the Code may be reduced to 2 m.

  3.6.3 The location of cargo tank vent outlets for independent pressure tanks and for cargo tanks used to carry pollution hazard only substances with a flashpoint exceeding 60°C (closed cup test) should be to the satisfaction of the Administration.

  3.6.4 Cargo tank vent systems of portable tanks allowed under 3.4.2 should be to the satisfaction of the Administration, taking into account the requirements of 3.6.


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