Interpretation Meaning of the term “liquid full” (Paragraphs 8.3.1 and 15.1.4.2)
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Interpretation Meaning of the term “liquid full” (Paragraphs 8.3.1 and 15.1.4.2)

 The words “to prevent the tank from becoming liquid full" contained in paragraphs 8.3.1 and 15.1.4.2 have the following meaning: At no time during the loading, transport or unloading of the cargo including fire conditions will the tank be more than 98% liquid full, except as permitted by paragraph 15.1.3. These requirements, along with those of paragraph 8.2.17, are intended to ensure that the pressure relief valves remain in the vapour phase, since their design and capacity are based on such a condition.

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