ASTM E1430-91

Guide for Using Release Detection Devices with Underground Storage Tanks (Withdrawn 2000)

SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides tank owners/operators, regulators, equipment manufacturers/suppliers, and others concerned with tanks, with information relevant to the selection and use of release detection devices for underground storage tanks (USTs) that contain petroleum products or other regulated substances. As used in the phrase "release detection devices," the meaning of release includes leak or spill. The "state-of-the-art" in release detection technology and techniques is rapidly evolving; therefore, this guidance cannot and will not provide design-related answers to when, where, or how to use or select appropriate detection devices. Rather, this guide introduces a common approach for using and selecting detectors as part of the design and use of an overall detection system. For more detailed information on release detection, Appendix X2 at the end of this guide should be reviewed.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1990
• Withdrawal Date: 09-Feb-2000
• ICS: 23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks
• Technical Committee: E50 - Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
• Drafting Committee: E50.01 - Storage Tanks

Standards Content (Sample)

Designation: E 1430 – 91
Standard Guide for
Using Release Detection Devices with Underground Storage
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Tanks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1430; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Before presenting guidance on device selection and use, it is necessary to identify the three
categories of release detection available for use by the public (Fig. 1). First, internal monitoring
devices or procedures, or both, are used to determine the integrity of a storage tank system. These
include periodic tank tightness tests and in-tank monitors. Measurements are used to make a statistical
determination of whether a tank system is leaking as well as an estimate of the leak rate. Second,
interstitial devices determine whether a release has occurred between the inner and outer walls of a
double-walled tank or piping or the inner and outer barriers of a tank with secondary containment.
Third, external devices, such as soil gas monitors and groundwater monitoring wells, detect releases
from tank systems and in the tank excavation or surrounding environment.
ing; therefore, this guidance cannot and will not provide
design-related answers to when, where, or how to use or select
appropriate detection devices. Rather, this guide introduces a
common approach for using and selecting detectors as part of
the design and use of an overall detection system. For more
detailed information on release detection, Appendix X2 at the
end of this guide should be reviewed.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 2434 Test Method for Permeability of Granular Soils
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FIG. 1 Leak (Release) Detection Alternatives (Constant Head)
2.2 Federal Standard:
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40 CFR, 280.40 et Section, Subpart D-Release Detection
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides tank owners/operators, regulators,
3. Terminology
equipment manufacturers/suppliers, and others concerned with
3.1 Definitions:
tanks, with information relevant to the selection and use of
3.1.1 continuous detection—refers to a permanently in-
release detection devices for underground storage tanks (USTs)
stalled device that makes measurements, processes data, and
that contain petroleum products or other regulated substances.
signals, without operator involvement, if the data are outside
As used in the phrase “release detection devices,” the meaning
normal operating conditions. These non-normal conditions
of release includes leak or spill. The “state-of-the-art” in
may indicate a leak, spill, false alarm, or malfunctioning
release detection technology and techniques is rapidly evolv-
equipment.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-50 on Environ-
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mental Assessment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.08.
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Storage Tanks. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
Current edition approved Sept. 6, 1991. Published November 1991. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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E 1430
3.1.2 external devices—a term referring to release detection 4.2 Underground tanks are regulated pursuant to the Re-
devices which operate outside the primary containment tank or source Conservation and Recovery Act, and state and various
piping where there is no secondary barrier. local environmental laws and regulations including fire codes.
3.1.3 guide—a series of options of instructions that does not Federal regulation of release detection is provided for at 40
recommend a specific course of action. A guide only suggests CFR 280.40. The federal rules also govern financial responsi-
an approach. The purpose of a guide is to offer advice based on bility, corrective action, and other technical requirements for
a consensus of viewpoints, but not establish a fixed procedure. USTs. An abbreviation summary of the rules for petroleum
A guide is intended to increase the awareness of the user to tanks is contained in Appendix X1.
available techniques in a given subject area and to provide 4.3 There is no single “best” release detection system for all
information from which subsequent evaluation and standard- tank locations given the wide variety of site conditions where
ization can be derived. USTs are located, the range of products stored i
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