Testing and Inspection of Old Tanks
Testing and Inspection of Old Tanks
Testing and Inspection of Old Tanks
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This table addresses road tank vehicles only <strong>and</strong> tank containers, it does not include rail tankwagons which in RID have different test periods (8/4 years). However by Railway Group St<strong>and</strong>ardGM/RT2101 the following applies to “<strong>Old</strong>” “old tanks” wagons; Non gas tanks – external inspectionevery 4 years; hydraulic test after repairs or modifications or if deemed necessary; internalinspection every 8 years (waived for class 3, flash point above 23 °C). Gas tanks – external <strong>and</strong>internal inspection <strong>and</strong> hydraulic test at intervals not exceeding 6 years from the date <strong>of</strong> entry intoservice.Tank Type Test Frequency Doc's Internal ExternalLeakpro<strong>of</strong>nessHydraulic Equipment Framecertificate& marking3.2 3.8 5.3 5.4 5.7 5.5 5.9 5.1 5.11.2General chemical Periodic 4.1 6 x x x x x x xtanker - Fixed tank Intermediate 4.2 3 x X x x x xCommentsPetrol tanker Periodic 6 x x x x x x xFixed tank Intermediate 3 x x x x xGeneral chemical Periodic 5 x x x x x x x xtank container Intermediate 2 1/2 x x x x x x xFrame may beinspected underVacuum wasteFixed tank Periodic 6 x x x x x x xIntermediate 3 x x x x x xCryo Co2 Fixedtank Periodic 12 x x x x x x xIntermediate 6 x x x x x xCryo tank container Periodic 12 x x x x x x xIntermediate 6 x x x x x xFrame may beinspected under
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