15.4 Diethyl ether
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15.4 Diethyl ether

  15.4.1 Unless inerted, natural ventilation shall be provided for the voids around the cargo tanks while the vessel is under way. If a mechanical ventilation system is installed, all blowers shall be of non-sparking construction. Mechanical ventilation equipment shall not be located in the void spaces surrounding the cargo tanks.

  15.4.2 Pressure-relief-valve settings shall not be less than 0.02 MPa gauge for gravity tanks.

  15.4.3 Inert-gas displacement may be used for discharging cargo from pressure tanks provided the cargo system is designed for the expected pressure.

  15.4.4 In view of the fire hazard, provision shall be made to avoid any ignition source or heat generation or both in the cargo area.

  15.4.5 Pumps may be used for discharging cargo, provided that they are of a type designed to avoid liquid pressure against the shaft gland or are of a hydraulically operated submerged type and are suitable for use with the cargo.

  15.4.6 Provision shall be made to maintain the inert-gas pad in the cargo tank during loading, unloading and transit.

Parent topic: Chapter 15 Special requirements
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