3.10 Acid spill protection
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3.10 Acid spill protection

  3.10.1 Floors or decks under acid storage tanks and pumps and piping for acid should have a lining or coating of corrosion-resistant material extending up to a minimum height of 500 mm on the bounding bulkheads or coamings. Hatches or other openings in such floors or decks should be raised to a minimum height of 500 mm; however, where the Administration determines that this height is not practicable a lesser height may be required.

  3.10.2 Flanges or other detachable pipe connections should be covered by spray shields.

  3.10.3 Portable shield covers for connecting the flanges of the loading manifold should be provided. Drip trays of corrosion-resistant material should be provided under loading manifolds for acids.

  3.10.4 Spaces for acid storage tanks and acid pumping and piping should be provided with drainage arrangements of corrosion-resistant materials.

  3.10.5 Deck spills should be kept away from accommodation and service areas by means of a permanent coaming of suitable height and extension.


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