2.9 Transfer procedures
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2.9 Transfer procedures

  2.9.1 Tanker transfer procedures should contain information on the tanker's vapour collection system including:

  • .1 a line diagram of the tanker's vapour collection piping indicating the locations and purpose of all control and safety devices;

  • .2 the maximum allowable transfer rate as limited by the venting capacity of the pressure or vacuum relief valves, or any other factor which would limit the transfer rate;

  • .3 the maximum pressure drop in the vessel's vapour collection system for various transfer rates;

  • .4 the relief settings of each pressure and vacuum relief valve;

  • .5 pre-transfer procedures; and

  • .6 procedures to be followed in the event of a fault during vapour collection operations.

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