Filling and discharge procedures for LPG road tankers

This European Standard specifies filling, discharge and emergency procedures for road tankers used for the transport of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
This standard also covers routine maintenance procedures for LPG equipment of road tankers.
This standard applies to road tankers equipped in accordance with EN 12252.
This standard does not apply to "batteries of receptacles".

Füll- und Entleerungsverfahren für Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG)

Diese Europäische Norm schreibt Verfahren für die Füll- und Entleerungsvorgänge für Straßentankwagen vor, die zum Transport von Flüssiggas (LPG) eingestetzt werden zur Gewährleistung, daß das Befüllen, das Entleeren sowie Maßnahmen im Notfalle sicher durchgeführt werden. In dieser Norm werden auch Wartungsverfahren für die Flüssiggas-Ausrüstungen von Straßentankwagen festgelegt. Die Norm gilt für Straßentankwagen mit einer Ausrüstung nach prEN 12252. Diese Norm gilt nicht für "Tankcontainer" bzw. "Gefäßbatterien", die beim Transport von Flüssiggas Verwendung finden.

Procédures de chargement et déchargement des camions citernes pour GPL

Cette Norme européenne spécifie les procédures de chargement, de déchargement et d'urgence pour les camions citernes utilisés pour le transport du gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL) .
Cette Norme couvre également les procédures de maintenance systématique pour les équipements GPL des camions citernes.
Cette Norme s'applique aux camions-citernes équipés conformément a l'EN 12252.
Elle ne s'applique pas aux ''véhicules-batteries''.

Postopek polnjenja in praznjenja cestnih cistern za UNP

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Withdrawn
Publication Date
31-Oct-2002
Withdrawal Date
10-Nov-2013
Technical Committee
Current Stage
9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
Start Date
08-Nov-2013
Due Date
01-Dec-2013
Completion Date
11-Nov-2013

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Postopek polnjenja in praznjenja cestnih cistern za UNPFüll- und Entleerungsverfahren für Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG)Procédures de chargement et déchargement des camions citernes pour GPLFilling and discharge procedures for LPG road tankers43.080.10Tovornjaki in priklopnikiTrucks and trailers23.020.20Posode in vsebniki, montirani na vozilaVessels and containers mounted on vehiclesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13776:2002SIST EN 13776:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 13776:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13776June 2002ICS 43.080.10English versionFilling and discharge procedures for LPG road tankersProcédures de chargement et déchargement des camions-citernes pour GPLFüll- und Entleerungsverfahren für Straßentankwagen fürFlüssiggas (LPG)This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 April 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13776:2002 ESIST EN 13776:2002



EN 13776:2002 (E)2ContentspageForeword.31Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.44General.55Filling procedures.55.1Preparation for filling.55.2Filling operations.65.3Completion of filling.65.4Precautions against overfilling.66Discharging procedures.66.1Preparation for discharge.66.2Discharge operations.76.3Completion of discharge.77Emergency procedures.87.1General.87.2Emergency vehicle to vehicle transfers.88Maintenance.88.1General.88.2Written scheme.88.3Damage repairs.98.4Hot work.98.5Electrical work.9Annex A (informative)
Example for a Transport Emergency Card.10Annex B (informative)
Emergency procedures.11B.1General.11B.2Road tanker driver's actions.11B.3Actions to be taken in the event of leak.11B.4Actions to be taken in the event of leaks with fire.11B.5Return to service.12Annex C (informative)
Work permit system.13C.1Work permit system.13SIST EN 13776:2002



EN 13776:2002 (E)3ForewordThis document EN 13776:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 286 "Liquefied petroleum gasequipment and accessories", the secretariat of which is held by NSAI.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by December 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby December 2002.The annexes A, B and C are informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 13776:2002



EN 13776:2002 (E)41 ScopeThis European Standard specifies filling, discharge and emergency procedures for road tankers used for thetransport of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).This standard also covers routine maintenance procedures for LPG equipment of road tankers.This standard applies to road tankers equipped in accordance with EN 12252.This standard does not apply to “batteries of receptacles”.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 12252, Equipping of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) road tankers.EN 12493, Welded steel tanks for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - Road tankers – Design and manufacture.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1LPGmixture of light hydrocarbons, gaseous under standard atmospheric conditions which can be liquefied by increasedpressure or decreased temperature. The main components are propane, propene, butane and butene isomer3.2commercial butanemixture of light hydrocarbons, composed predominantly of butane and butene isomers; the remaining componentsare mainly propane, propene, pentane and pentene isomers3.3commercial propanemixture of light hydrocarbons, composed predominantly of propane and propene; the remaining components aremainly butane and butane isomers, ethane and ethene3.4work permit systemcontrolled permission to work under specific conditions for a particular duration3.5routine maintenanceinspection and checks together with replacement of parts and repairs3.6competent personperson who, by qualifications, training, experience and resources, is able to make objective judgementsSIST EN 13776:2002



EN 13776:2002 (E)53.7anti-drive-away system interlock/installation barriermethod of ensuring that the road tanker cannot be driven away accidentally unless hoses are disconnected andstowed3.8hot workany work that requires a flame or other ignition source for its execution, or which could produce or expose apossible source of ignition (e.g. sparks) capable of igniting flammable gases, liquids or other materials4 GeneralSafety systems as required by EN 12252 shall be used. Personnel shall wear personal protection equipment whilecarrying out LPG transfer operations. Filling and discharging shall be under the constant supervision of the driver orother competent person. The road tanker fire extinguisher shall be readily available.The responsibility for fire protection shall be clearly defined.The road tanker driver shall be trained in the use of the road tanker/installation/equipment.Written procedures shall be readily available, understood and followed. This shall be achieved by training andsupervision. The responsibilities of all persons involved in the operation shall be clearly defined.The procedures shall include:¾ routine filling;¾ routine discharge;¾ the prevention of filling tanks containing air or inert gas;¾ uplift;¾ emergency action.5 Filling procedures5.1 Preparation for fillingThe vehicle shall be driven to the filling area and positioned in accordance with the site procedure.The loader/filler shall ensure that any device provided to check the loaded quantity is operational and in the correctposition.All road tanker electrical equipment not required for the filling shall be switched off. Any other sources of ignitionshall be removed/de-activated. The handbrake shall be applied and, if required, the wheel-scotch put in place.Mobile telephones shall be switched off.Precautions shall be taken to ensure that the grade of LPG to be filled is correctly identified and that the roadtanker is suitable for the intended load and that it is correctly labelled.Anti-
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