Inert gas systems: The use of inert gas for the carriage of flammable oil cargoes
Year: 2017 Language: english Author: Oil Companies International Marine Forum Genre: Guide Publisher: OCIMF Edition: 1st Format: PDF Quality: eBook Pages count: 12 Description: This document provides guidance on the use of inert gas for the carriage of flammable oil cargoes on oil tankers of all sizes. For the purposes of this paper, and in accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 1-6.1, flammable oil cargoes are defined as crude oil or petroleum products that have both: • A flashpoint of less than 60°C in a closed cup test using approved flashpoint apparatus. • A Reid vapour pressure below the atmospheric pressure or other liquid products that have a similar fire hazard. This paper is based on historical incidents involving fires and explosions in the cargo areas on tankers carrying flammable cargoes. The guidance establishes the safety benefits of using inert gas as an effective barrier to prevent cargo tank fires and explosions, regardless of vessel size.
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Inert gas systems: The use of inert gas for the carriage of flammable oil cargoes
Language: english
Author: Oil Companies International Marine Forum
Genre: Guide
Publisher: OCIMF
Edition: 1st
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 12
Description: This document provides guidance on the use of inert gas for the carriage of flammable oil cargoes on oil tankers of all sizes. For the purposes of this paper, and in accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 1-6.1, flammable oil cargoes are defined as crude oil or petroleum products that have both:
• A flashpoint of less than 60°C in a closed cup test using approved flashpoint apparatus.
• A Reid vapour pressure below the atmospheric pressure or other liquid products that have a similar fire hazard.
This paper is based on historical incidents involving fires and explosions in the cargo areas on tankers carrying flammable cargoes. The guidance establishes the safety benefits of using inert gas as an effective barrier to prevent cargo tank fires and explosions, regardless of vessel size.
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