Part 6 Construction and testing

6.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT,

TYPE APPROVAL, INSPECTIONS AND TESTS, AND MARKING
OF FIXED TANKS (TANK-VEHICLES), DEMOUNTABLE TANKS AND
TANK-CONTAINERS AND TANK SWAP BODIES, WITH SHELLS
MADE OF METALLIC MATERIALS, AND BATTERY-VEHICLES AND
MULTIPLE ELEMENT GAS CONTAINERS (MEGCs)
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Application
The requirements across the whole width of the page apply both to
fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), to demountable tanks and battery-
vehicles, and to tank-containers, tank swap bodies and MEGCs.

Those contained in a single column apply only:

•to fixed tanks (tank-vehicles), to •to tank-containers, tank swap bodies

demountable tanks and battery- and MEGCs (right hand column).
vehicles (left hand column);

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Construction - Basic principle
Shells, their attachments and their service and structural equipment shall
be designed to withstand without loss of contents
► static and dynamic stresses in normal conditions of carriage

► prescribed minimum stresses

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Construction - Material for shells
Shells shall be made of suitable metallic materials which, unless other temperature ranges
are prescribed in the various classes, shall be resistant to brittle fracture and to stress
corrosion cracking between -20 °C and +50 °C.
► Calculation of shell thickness in the case of fixed tanks and in case of tank container

► Minimum shell thickness >

► where:

► e = minimum shell thickness in mm

► PT = test pressure in MPa
► PC = calculation pressure in MPa as specified in 6.8.2.1.14
► D = internal diameter of shell in mm
► σ = permissible stress, as defined in 6.8.2.1.16, in N/mm2
► λ = a coefficient not exceeding 1, allowing for any weakening due to welds,
and linked to the inspection methods defined in 6.8.2.1.23.

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Construction - Welding and inspection of welds
The manufacturer's qualification for performing welding operations shall be one recognized
by the competent authority.
Welding shall be performed by skilled welders using a welding process whose effectiveness
(including any heat treatments required) has been demonstrated by test. Non-destructive
tests shall be carried out by radiography or by ultrasound and must confirm that the
quality of the welding is appropriate to the stresses
Differents checks in accordange with λ coefficient:
► λ = 0.8: the weld beads shall so far as possible be inspected visually on both faces and
shall be subjected to a non-destructive spot check with particular attention to connections;
► λ = 0.9: all longitudinal beads throughout their length, all connections, 25% of circular
beads, and welds for the assembly of large-diameter items of equipment shall be
subjected to non-destructive checks. Beads shall be checked visually on both sides as far
as possible
► λ = 1: all beads shall be subjected to non-destructive checks and shall so far as possible
be inspected visually on both sides. A weld test-piece shall be taken.

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Construction - Items of equipment
Suitable non-metallic materials may be used to manufacture service and structural
equipment.
The items of equipment shall be so arranged as to be protected against the risk of being
wrenched off or damaged during carriage or handling.
Each bottom-filling or bottom-discharge opening in tanks which are referred to, in
Column (12) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, with a tank code including the letter "A" shall be
equipped with at least two mutually independent closures, mounted in series
► Each bottom-filling or bottom-discharge opening in tanks which are referred to, in
Column (12) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, with a tank code including the letter "B" shall be
equipped with at least three mutually independent closures, mounted in series
► All openings of tanks which are referred to in Column (12) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, by a
tank code including letter "C" or "D" shall be situated above the surface level of the liquid.
► Tanks that are not hermetically closed may be fitted with vacuum valves to avoid an
unacceptable negative internal pressure;

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Type approval
The competent authority or a body designated by that authority shall issue in respect of each
new type of tank-vehicle, demountable tank, tank-container, tank swap body, battery-
vehicle or MEGC a certificate attesting that the type, including fastenings, meets the
construction requirements the equipment requirements of and the special conditions for
the classes of substances carried of this chapter
The certificate shall show:
► the results of the test;

► an approval number for the type

► the tank code

► the alphanumerical codes of special provisions of construction (TC), equipment (TE) and
type approval (TA)
► if required, the substances and/or group of substances for the carriage of which the tank
has been approved.

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Inspection and tests –Initial Inspection

► a check of conformity to the approved type;

► a check of the design characteristics

► an examination of the internal and external conditions;

► a hydraulic pressure test

► a leakproofness test and a check of satisfactory operation of the equipment

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Inspection and tests –Initial Inspection –Hydraulic pressure test except in

case of class 2 (chap4.3.3.2.5)

Calculation pressure (bar) Test pressure (bar)

G G
1.5 1.5
2.65 2.65
4 4
10 4
15 4
21 10

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Inspection and tests –Periodic inspections

► an external and internal examination

► a hydraulic pressure test

Periodicity
► At least every six year in case of fixed tanks

► At least every 5 years

In addition, a leakproofness test of the shell with its equipment and a check of the satisfactory
operation of all the equipment shall be carried out

► At least every three year in case of fixed tanks

► At least every two years and half in the other tanks

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Requirements applicable to all classes

Marking
Every tank shall be fitted with a corrosion-resistant metal plate permanently attached to the
tank in a place readily accessible for inspection
► approval number;
► manufacturer’s name or mark;
► manufacturer’s serial number;
► year of manufacture;
► test pressure (gauge pressure);
► external design pressure (see 6.8.2.1.7);
► capacity -in the case of multiple-element shells, the capacity of each element;
► design temperature (only if above +50 ºC or below -20 ºC);
► date and type of the most recent test followed by a P when the test is the initial test or periodic test or
month and year followed by an L when the test is an intermediate leakproof test
► stamp of the expert who carried out the tests;
► material of the shell and reference to materials standards, the protective lining;
► test pressure on the shell as a whole and test pressure by compartment in MPa or bar (gauge
pressure) where the pressure by compartment is less than the pressure on the shell for (fixed tank)

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Requirements for tanks which are designed, constructed and tested

according to standards
► For all tank

Applicable Reference Title of document Mandatory Application

sub-sections application for tank authorize for tnak
and constructed constructed
paragraphs
6.8.2.1 EN 14025 :2008 Tanks for the transport of As from 1 July 2009 Between 1
dangerous goods - January 2005
Metallic pressure tanks - and 30 June
Design and construction 2009

► For testing and inspection

Applicable Reference Title of document Mandatory Application

sub-sections application for tank authorize for tnak
and constructed constructed
paragraphs
6.8.3.4 EN 12972:2007 Tanks for transport of As from 1 January Before 1 January
dangerous goods - 2011 2011
Testing, inspection and
marking of metallic tanks

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Requirements for tanks which are designed, constructed and tested

according to standards
► For tanks for gases of class 2

Applicable Reference Title of document Mandatory Application

sub-sections application for tank authorize for tnak
and constructed constructed
paragraphs
6.8.2.1 EN 12493 :2001 Welded steel tanks for As from 1
liquefied petroleum gas January 2005
6.8.2.4.1 (LPG) – Road tankers –
Design and manufacture

► For tanks intended for the carriage of liquid petroleum products and other dangerous
substances of Class 3 which have a vapour pressure not exceeding 110 kPa at 50 °C and
petrol, and which have no toxic or corrosive subsidiary hazard
Applicable Reference Title of document Mandatory Application
sub-sections application for tank authorize for tnak
and constructed constructed
paragraphs
6.8.2.2 EN 13082:2001 Tanks for transport of As from 1 January Before 1 January
dangerous goods – 2009 2009
6.8.2.4.1 Service equipment for
tanks – Vapour transfer
valve
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Requirements for tanks which are not designed, constructed and tested
according to standards

► Tanks which are not designed, constructed and tested in accordance with the
standards set out in 6.8.2.6 shall be designed, constructed and tested in
accordance with the provisions of a technical code providing the same level of
safety and recognised by the competent authority

► French circulare 7-100 of 6 July 2007

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2

► Shells intended for the carriage of compressed or liquefied gases or dissolved

gases shall be made of steel.
Construction of battery-vehicles and MEGCs
► Cylinders, tubes, pressure drums and bundles of cylinders, as elements of a
battery-vehicle or MEGC, shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 6.2.

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2 –

Items of equipments

The discharge pipes of tanks shall be capable of being closed by blank flanges or
some other equally reliable device

Added openings for shall the fitting of gauges, thermometers, manometers and with
bleed holes
► Filling and discharge openings of tanks (with a capacity greater than 1 m3 For tank
containers) intended for the carriage of liquefied flammable and/or toxic gases shall be
equipped with an instant-closing internal safety device which closes automatically in the
event of an unintended movement of the shell or of fire
► Tanks intended for the carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases shall be equipped with two or
more independent safety valves capable of opening at the maximum working pressure
indicated on the tank.

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2 –

Inspections and test
Periodicity of periodic inspections, including the hydraulic pressure test
Every 3 years for fixed tanks
Every 2 ½ years for others
in the case of tanks intended for the carriage of UN No.1008 boron trifluoride, UN No.
1017 chlorine, UN No. 1048 hydrogen bromide, anhydrous, UN No. 1050 hydrogen chloride,
anhydrous, UN No. 1053 hydrogen sulphide, UN No. 1067 dinitrogen tetroxide (nitrogen
dioxide), UN No. 1076 phosgene or UN No. 1079 sulphur dioxide;

Every 6 years for fixed tanks

Every 8 years for others

of service and thereafter every 12 years in the case of tanks intended for the
carriage of refrigerated liquefied gases.
A leakproofness test shall be performed by an approved expert 6 years after
each periodic inspection for fixed tanks and at the request of competent
authorities for the others

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2

Inspections and test

Leakproofness tests of tanks intended for the carriage of gases

shall be performed at a pressure of not less than:

► For compressed gases, liquefied gases and dissolved gases:

20% of the test pressure;

► For refrigerated liquefied gases: 90% of the maximum working

pressure.

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2

–Inspections and tests for battery-vehicles and MEGCs

Initial inspection
► check of conformity to the approved type;

► a check of the design characteristics;

an examination of the internal and external conditions;

► a hydraulic pressure test at the test pressure indicated on the
plate prescribed in 6.8.3.5.10;
► a leakproofness test at the maximum working pressure; and

► a check of satisfactory operation of the equipment.

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2 –

Inspections and tests for battery-vehicles and MEGCs
Periodic inspection
► Leakproof test at the maximum working pressure and

► an external examination of the structure, the elements and the

service equipment without disassembling.

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2

–Inspections and tests for battery-vehicles and MEGCs
Examination shall verify
► the elements are inspected externally for pitting, corrosion, or abrasions, dents,
distortions, defects in welds or any other conditions, including leakage, that might
render the battery-vehicles or MEGCs unsafe for transport;
► the piping, valves, and gaskets are inspected for corroded areas, defects, and
other conditions, including leakage, that might render battery-vehicles or MEGCs
unsafe for filling, discharge or transport;
► missing or loose bolts or nuts on any flanged connection or blank flange are
replaced or tightened;
► all emergency devices and valves are free from corrosion, distortion and any
damage or defect that could prevent their normal operation. Remote closure
devices and self-closing stop-valves shall be operated to demonstrate proper
operation;
► required markings on the battery-vehicles or MEGCs are legible and in
accordance with the applicable requirements; and
► any framework, supports and arrangements for lifting the battery-vehicles or
MEGCs are in satisfactory condition.

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2

–Marking
Additional marking:
► On tanks intended for the carriage of only one substance: the proper shipping
name of the gas and, in addition for gases classified under an n.o.s. entry, the
technical name
This indication shall be supplemented:
in the case of tanks intended for the carriage of compressed gases filled by volume
(pressure), by an indication of the maximum filling pressure at 15 °C permitted for the tank;
and
in the case of tanks intended for the carriage of compressed gases filled by mass, and of
liquefied gases, refrigerated liquefied gases or dissolved gases by an indication of the
maximum permissible load mass in kg and of the filling temperature if below
–20 °C.

► On multipurpose tanks: the proper shipping names of the gases and, in addition
for gases classified under an n.o.s. entry, the technical name of the gases for
whose carriage the tank is approved
These particulars shall be supplemented by an indication of the maximum
permissible load mass in kg for each gas

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Special requirements applicable to Class 2

–Marking of battery-vehicles and MEGCs

► approval number;

► manufacturer’s name or mark;

► manufacturer’s serial number;

► year of manufacture;

► test pressure (gauge pressure)

► design temperature (only if above +50 °C or below -20 °C);

► date (month and year) of initial test and most recent periodic test in
accordance with 6.8.3.4.10 to 6.8.3.4.13;
► stamp of the expert who carried out the tests.

Plus particular requirements for fixed tanks and the others see ADR RID!!!

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6.8.4 Special Provision

When they are shown under an entry in Column (13) of Table A of Chapter
3.2, some special provisions apply related to
► Construction (TC)

► Items of equipment (TE)

► Type approval (TA)

► Tests (TT)

► Marking (TM)

► Exemple : TC3 The shells shall be made of austenitic steel.

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Requirements concerning the materials and construction of fixed welded

tanks, demountable welded tanks, and welded shells of tank-containers
for which a test pressure of not less than 1 MPa (10 bar) is required,
and of fixed welded tanks, demountable welded tanks and welded
shells of tank-containers intended for the carriage of refrigerated
liquefied gases of Class 2
Special requirements on :
► material and shells

► Test requirements

► Impact-strength tests

Reference standards for test

► EN 1252-1:1998 Cryogenic vessels - Materials - Part 1: Toughness
requirements for temperature below - 80 °C.
► EN 1252-2: 2001 Cryogenic vessels - Materials - Part 2: Toughness
requirements for temperature between - 80 °C and - 20 °C.

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