| T5 | PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION | T5 | |
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| These portable tank instructions apply to liquid and solid substances of class 1 and classes 3 to 9. The general provisions of section 4.2.1 and the requirements of section 6.7.2 shall be met.The instructions for portable tanks with FRP shells apply to substances of classes or divisions 1, 3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 8 and 9. Additionally, the provisions of chapter 6.10 apply to the portable tanks with FRP shells. | |||
| Minimum test pressure | 2.65 bar | ||
| Minimum shell thickness (reference steel) | 5 mm for tanks up to 1.80 m diameter and for larger tanks carrying solids of packing group II or III; 6 mm otherwise. | ||
| Pressure-relief provisions | A frangible disc preceding a spring-loaded pressure-relief device, or an approved relief device constructed of materials compatible with the load. | ||
| Bottom opening provisions | Not allowed. | ||
| Alternatives permitted | T10, T14, T19, T20, T22 | ||
Special packing provisions:
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