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[rikakose]

I am working on hazard area classification for a tank farm.

 

Is diesel storage tanks categorized hazard area?

 

Diesel has flash point 56 C~96 C which is higher than maximum environment temperature 45C. 

 

 

 

[breizh]

Hi ,

You should consider to talk to your fire brigade or Safety bureau to get confirmation .. 

Hope this is helping you .

Breizh

[Zauberberg]

Which area classification standard you must follow? It makes a difference.

[Napo]

Rikakose,

You can review: http://www.hse.gov.u...easareaclas.htm

Napo.

[rikakose]

Both API and IEC indicate that diesel is not necessary to be classified in hazard area. However, as diesel is flammable, we feel not safe to classify diesel in the non-atex zone. 

 

Someone has experience with  diesel tank farm?