Dangerous good tank vehicle design compliance report: vacuum tankers
For submission as a supporting document to the form Application for approval of road tank vehicle design
General requirementsfor all vacuum tank vehicles
Clause of relevant Standard or other guideline / Comments / Reference (specifications, calculations or drawing) / Complies(Y, N or N/A)
AS1210
Tanks must comply with AS1210 and have a design registration certificate (NSW Workcover or equivalent)
AS2809.1
2.1.1 Stability
2.1.2 Road clearance
2.1.3 Tank attachment
2.1.4 Attachments
2.1.5 Cabin-to-tank clearance
2.1.6 Rear impact protection
2.1.7 Guarding
2.1.8 Tail shafts
2.1.9 Battery
2.1.10 Battery isolation switch
2.1.12 Drive away protection
2.1.13 Spillage hazards
2.2.1 Trailers – attachments and support
2.2.2 Trailers – axles and stability
2.4.1 Pumps – general
2.4.2 Pumps – pressure regulation
2.5.1 Engines – general
2.5.2 Engine intake and exhaust
2.6.3 Pressure testing
2.7.2 Signs – valve operation
AS2809.4
3.2.1 Standards – tank construction
3.2.2 Chemical resistance
3.2.3Lining
3.3.5Baffles – number & access
3.3.9Component attachment
3.3.10 Rollover protection
3.4.2 Manholes
3.4.3 Valves
3.4.4(a)Vents – no free vents are permitted. A means of depressurising the tank to be provided
3.4.5Top openings
3.5.1 Pipework – suitability
3.5.2 Provision for movement
3.5.3 Pipework fail-safe
3.7.1 Pump drives – protection
3.7.2 Shielding of pump shaft
3.7.3 Location of controls
3.8 Cables and fittings
3.9.1 Tank test
3.9.2 Hatch assembly test
3.9.3 Piping test
3.9.4 Inspect and test hoses
ADR 2013Contact for the full text of ADR 2013 and API clauses and the stability control determination.
6.10.3.5Openable ends
(a) Ends leaktight
(b) Unintentional opening
(c) Power failure
(d) Remain closed while residual pressure
(e) Protection of openable end
6.10.3.7Suction booms
(a) Stop valve / rotation crown wheel
(b) Transport while stop valve
Closed
(c) Impact on boom
6.10.3.8 Service equipment
(a) Divert exhaust vapours
(c) Pressure safety device
(d) Stop valve
(e) Pressure / vacuum
Manometer
(f) Level indicator
6.10.3.9Safety valve / bursting disc
OtherContact for the full text of ADR 2013 and API clauses and the stability control determination.
Any opening rear door must have a seal and closure mechanism with the strength and integrity to withstand an external fire to prevent the release of any tank contents
Any trailer constructed on or after 1 July 2014 must be fitted with electronic stability control in accordance with the NSW Determination
Additional requirementsfor vacuum tank vehicles transporting flammable liquids
Clause of relevant Standard or other guideline / Comments / Reference (specifications, calculations or drawing) / Complies(Y, N or N/A)
AS2809.1
2.1.11Vehicle rollover device
AS2809.2
1.7.1Spillage hazards
1.7.2 Propulsion engine exhaust
1.7.3 Auxiliary engines
1.7.4 Stowage of hoses and equipment
2.2.12 Component attachment
2.2.13 Rollover protection
2.2.14 Welding
2.3.1 General – manholes, valves and vents
2.3.2 Compartment openings
2.3.3Valves (unless fitting an external valve as permitted by 3.4.3 of AS2809.4)
2.5.1 Strength of piping
2.5.2 Discharge piping
2.5.3 Hoses and couplings
2.6.1 Cabling / electrical equipment
2.6.2 Protection of wiring
2.6.3Vehicle rollover device
2.6.4 Hazardous locations
2.6.5 Cabling – Zone 2
2.6.6 Cabling – Zone 1
2.6.7 Sparking equipment
2.6.8 Electrical bonding
2.6.9 Earthing point
ADR 2013Contact for the full text of ADR 2013 and API clauses and the stability control determination.
4.5.2.2 Low level tank openings
4.5.2.3Discharging by using air pressure
6.10.3.8 Service equipment
(b) Flame prevention
APIContact for the full text of ADR 2013 and API clauses and the stability control determination.
5.6.1Remote vent / raiseable stack
Vehicle description:Capacity:
Designed to transport the following dangerous goods:
Manufacturer:
I certify that this vehicle design complies in all respects with the relevant clauses of AS2809.1
Name (signature not required):Date:
Company:
EPA 2014/0627