Pressure Relief Devices for Compressed Gas Storage Containers

PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FOR COMPRESSED GAS STORAGE CONTAINERS 

This section summarizes the description of pressure relief devices contained in CGA S-1.3, Pressure Relief Device Standards— Part 3—Compressed Gas Storage Containers, [12] Included is information on pressure relief devices for use on compressed gas storage containers constructed in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code or equivalent. [10] 

The pressure relief devices in this section must meet the applicable portions of the following standards  

All four of the following types of pressure relief devices for compressed gas storage containers are similar to those described and illustrated in the preceding section concerning devices for cargo and portable tanks  

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Pressure relief devices for compressed gas storage containers... 

Similarly, pressure relief devices on air cargo and portable tanks must conform with the requirements of CGA S-1.2, Pressure Relief Device Standards—Part 2—Cargo and Portable Tanks for Compressed Gases, and on air storage containers, pressure relief devices must be in accordance with CGA S-1.3, Pressure Relief Device Standards—Part 3—Compressed Gas Storage Containers, [12] and [13]... 

CGA S-1.3, Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 3-Stationary Storage Containers for Compressed Gases, 5 ed.. Compressed Gas Association, Inc., 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. 

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