1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULJUNE 17, 20161UL 2152Outline of Investigation for Special Purpose Nonmetallic Containers andTanks for Specific Combustible or Noncombustible LiquidsIssue Number: 2June 17, 2016Summary of TopicsTh
2、is is the Second Issue of Subject 2152, Outline of Investigation forSpecial Purpose Nonmetallic Containers and Tanks for SpecificCombustible or Noncombustible Liquids, which adds coverage of 2 newtank types in addition to minor revisions to general content, and generalupdates for all special purpose
3、 tank types:Lube Oil Tanks for motor oils (such as lubricating, transmission, cooling,etc.), working oils (such as hydraulic, brake, steering, cutting, etc.) andother Class IIIB petroleum or synthetic oils with similar chemical andphysical properties used in equipment applications, or for storage,di
4、spensing and collection of such oils.Vehicle Fluid Tanks for non-combustible fluids such as antifreeze/coolants(ethylene-glycol and water mixtures), windshield washer (alcohol, waterand detergent mixtures), DEF (nom 1/3 urea and 2/3 water diesel exhaustsolution), and other optional fluid types for s
5、torage, dispensing andcollection of such fluids typically used in vehicles.ULs Outlines of Investigation are copyrighted by UL. Neither a printed norelectronic copy of an Outline of Investigation should be altered in any way. All ofULs Outlines of Investigation and all copyrights, ownerships, and ri
6、ghts regardingthose Outlines of Investigation shall remain the sole and exclusive property of UL.COPYRIGHT 2016 UL LLCUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULJUNE 17, 2016UL 21522No Text on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZ
7、ED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSINTRODUCTION1 Scope .52 General 62.1 Units of measurement .62.2 Undated references .63 Glossary .7CONSTRUCTION4 General Construction of All Special Purpose Containers and Tanks 104.1 Containment type, shape, dimensions, cap
8、acity and materials 104.2 Openings and connections .114.3 Functional components and accessories .115 Specific Construction of Special Purpose Containers and Tanks .125.1 Liquid chemical containers and tanks 125.2 Cooking oil tanks 145.3 Lube oil tanks .155.4 Vehicle fluid tanks .16PERFORMANCE6 Gener
9、al Performance for All Special Purpose Containers and Tanks .186.1 General tests and samples .187 Material Property and Compatibility Tests .197.1 General 197.2 Thermal aging tests 207.3 Stored liquids compatibility tests .217.4 Chemical resistance tests 227.5 Sunlight resistance tests .227.6 Small
10、flame resistance tests 237.7 Special compatibility tests 238 Design Strength Tests 248.1 General 248.2 Venting tests 248.3 Leakage test 268.4 Strength test 279 Tank Assembly and Installation Tests 289.1 General 289.2 Handling and lug strength 299.3 Drop .299.4 Top loads 309.5 Stability 309.6 Support
11、 load 319.7 Fitting torque .329.8 Fitting bending 329.9 Puncture impact .339.10 Rain/freeze tests .339.11 Overfill signal test 3310 Fire ResistanceTests 34JUNE 17, 2016 UL 2152 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL10.1 General .341
12、0.2 Heated rod exposure .3410.3 Small flame exposure .3410.4 Pool fire test for liquid chemical tanks .3510.5 Comparative fire test for cooking oil tanks .35MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS11 Leakage Test 37MARKINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS12 Markings .3712.1 Marking types, method, location and size .3712
13、.2 General information for all special purpose vessels .3812.3 Special markings for each special purpose vessel type .3913 Tank Instructions .4013.1 General instructions for all special purpose tanks 4013.2 Special instructions for each special purpose tank type .41APPENDIX A Guidance on Selection o
14、f Test LiquidsJUNE 17, 2016UL 21524UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULINTRODUCTION1 Scope1.1 These requirements cover special purpose nonmetallic containers and tanks (vessels) for specificaboveground use applications for combusti
15、ble or non-combustible liquids as indicated for each specialpurpose type, which are intends to address the specific designs, features, limitations, use factors andother unique characteristics of each type. The basic types of different special purpose vessels covered bythis Outline are:a) Liquid Chem
16、ical Containers and Tanks designed for stationary storage of combustible ornon-combustible liquids in non-residential applications, and are intended to be used inaccordance with NFPA 30, Chapter 9 (Storage of Liquids in Containers GeneralRequirements), Section 9.4 (Acceptable Containers and Tanks).
17、Liquid chemical tanks arelimited to the specific liquid(s) or family of similar liquids and application(s) to which they arerated under the evaluation;b) Cooking Oil Tanks designed for storage of cooking oils and fats typically found in restaurantor similar commercial food preparing applications hav
18、ing engineered transfer systems. Thesetanks are intended for either delivery of fresh oil and/or collection of waste oils by trainedpersons using service trucks with pressure or vacuum pumps through piping networks. Thesetanks are limited to Class IIIB oils c) Lube Oil Tanks designed for storage, di
19、spensing and collection of Class IIIB motor oils (suchas lubricating, transmission, cooling, etc.), working oils (such as hydraulic, brake, steering,cutting, etc.), and other petroleum or synthetic oils with similar chemical and physical propertiesused in equipment applications; andd) Vehicle Fluid
20、Tanks for storage, dispensing and collection of non-combustible fluids such asantifreeze/coolants (ethylene-glycol b) Consumer Portable Fuel Cans in accordance with ASTM Standard Specifications forGasoline (ASTM F852) or Diesel c) Portable Containers and Tanks in accordance with UL 75;d) Commercial
21、Safety Cans in accordance with UL 1313; ore) Oil Burner Tanks in accordance with UL 2258.JUNE 17, 2016 UL 2152 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL1.3 All special purpose vessels are factory manufactured atmospheric types of prima
22、ry, secondary ordiked containment designs, and are permitted to be constructed in any shape, size or capacity as allowedfor each vessel type. The containment materials are formed from primarily thermoplastic or thermosetpolymers with or without integrated metallic components.1.4 In addition to basic
23、 requirements for the vessels structural integrity, material compatibility,environmental exposures and fire resistance, optional requirements for accessories covered in this outlinethat are installed in/on the tank, such as supports, pumps, heaters, gauges, filters, hoses, valves andcontrols are per
24、mitted in the evaluation.1.5 Any accessories or components not evaluated under 1.4 that are shipped with, attached to, or addedto the tanks are not included in the scope of the vessels evaluation. It is intended that the AHJ approvethe use and/or installation of any such accessories or components in
25、dependent of the evaluated tank.1.6 These requirements do not cover special evaluations for resistance to hurricanes, tornadoes,earthquakes, floods, or other natural disasters; or large scale fire and excessive damage resistance. Inaddition, assessment of any damage for continued use after such even
26、ts, are not included in theevaluation.1.7 Any common fuel, oil and other liquid terms referenced in this Outline are intended to be those whichare commercially available, and which meet a recognized industry specification, such as ASTM, SAE orSCE.2 General2.1 Units of measurement2.1.1 Values stated
27、without parentheses are the requirement. Values within parentheses are consideredexplanatory or approximate information.2.2 Undated references2.2.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this outline shall beinterpreted as referring to the latest edition of that
28、 code or standard.JUNE 17, 2016UL 21526UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL3 Glossary3.1 For the purpose of this document, the following definitions apply:3.2 Aboveground Tank A storage tank that is intended for installation above
29、grade, at grade or belowgrade without backfill, or in buildings.3.3 Atmospheric Tank A storage tank that has been designed to operate at pressures from minus0.5 psig to 1.0 psig (minus 3.4 kPa to 6.9 kPa) at the top of the tank.3.4 Diked Containment A single wall construction with bottom, sides, and
30、 an open or closed topintended to provide secondary containment of aboveground tank(s). The dike area is capable of beingmonitored for leakage, but cant be pressurized.3.5 Diked Containment Tank (Dike Tank) A primary containment tank within an open or closed dikeintended to provide at least 110 perc
31、ent spill containment of the primary tank(s). Open top dikes do nothave covers to prevent precipitation or debris from entering the dike area. Closed top dikes have coversto resist precipitation or debris from entering the dike area.3.6 Fuel A flammable or combustible liquid which is commercially av
32、ailable as an energy source forspark ignition or compression ignition engines, generators, turbines, heaters, or similar equipment; andmeet appropriate ASTM Fuel Specifications, such as:a) Gasoline General description of various Flammable Class I petroleum distillates andalcohol blends compliant wit
33、h ASTM D4814 or ASTM D5798 in a range of E0 to E83 typicallyused in spark ignition engines.b) Diesel General description of various Combustible Class II petroleum distillates andbiodiesel blends compliant with ASTM D975 or ASTM D7467 in a range of B0 to B20 typicallyused in compression ignition engi
34、nes.c) Fuel Oil/Heating Oil General description of various Combustible Class II petroleumdistillates and biodiesel compliant with ASTM D396 in a range of B0-B5 typically used inheating equipment.d) Kerosene General description of various Combustible Class II petroleum distillatescompliant with ASTM
35、D3699 typically used in cooking, heating, lighting or similar equipment.e) Turbine Oil General description of various Combustible Class II petroleum distillatescompliant with ASTM D2880 typically used in turbine type engines or generators.3.7 Interstitial Space (Interstice) A space between the walls
36、 of a multiple wall tank that is capable ofcommunicating fluid from a leak in an adjacent wall to a collection point for monitoring.3.8 Nonmetallic Synthetically produced organic materials capable of being molded into any form. Forthe purpose of this Outline, they typically include, but are not limi
37、ted to, thermoplastics, such as PE, andthermosets, such as FRP.3.9 Oil A combustible liquid which is commercially available as a lubricating oil or working fluid forengines, machines, or similar equipment; and meet appropriate SAE or Similar Specifications, such as:JUNE 17, 2016 UL 2152 7UL COPYRIGH
38、TED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULa) Motor Oil or Lube Oil General description of various Class IIIB petroleum distillate orsynthetic type oils with higher viscosity typically used as lubricants in engines or machineryapplications.b) Hydrau
39、lic Oil or Transmission Oil General description of various Class IIIB petroleumdistillate or synthetic type lower viscosity oils typically used as working fluids in engine ormachinery applications.c) Unused Oils General description of Class IIIB motor, lube, hydraulic, transmission orsimilar oils th
40、at have not been transferred to motor vehicles, engines or machinery, and do notadversely affect the tank.d) Used Oils General description of Class IIIB motor, lube, hydraulic, transmission or similaroils drained from motor vehicles, engines or machinery after use, that may contain smallamounts of c
41、ontaminants, but do not adversely affect the tank.e) Cooking Oils General description of Class IIIB fresh or waste liquids extracted from eitherplants (such as corn, soy, canola, palm, or vegetable oils) and/or animals (such as fats orgrease), and used in cooking or food preparation processes.3.10 P
42、erformance Tests A complete evaluation conducted by a certifier on a limited quantity ofrepresentative tanks. These tests are intended to verify compliance with all applicable performancerequirements in a standard.3.11 Primary Containment The ability of a tank design and construction to contain a li
43、quid while innormal use (intended storage).3.12 Primary Containment Tank (Primary Tank) The wall of a tank construction that provides primarycontainment.3.13 Production Tests A limited evaluation conducted by the manufacturer on each tank prior toshipping. These tests are intended to verify complian
44、ce with production requirements in a standard,such as leakage.3.14 Secondary Containment The ability of a tank design or construction to contain a liquid only inabnormal use (from primary containment leakage or rupture).3.15 Secondary Containment Tank (Secondary Tank) A primary containment tank with
45、in a secondarycontainment shell forming an interstitial space to the greater of 330 degrees or 95 percent fill, and whichis capable of being pressurized and monitored for leakage from either the interior or exterior walls.3.16 Special Purpose Container or Tank A nonmetallic aboveground container or
46、tank (vessel)covered by the requirements of this Outline, which are intended for specific applications and/or fuels orliquids as indicated by each special purpose type.a) Liquid Chemical Container or Tank A special purpose vessel with optional dispensing orcollection equipment intended only for stor
47、age of only Class II or III combustible liquidchemicals or non-combustible liquid chemicals to which they are evaluated to for specificapplications.JUNE 17, 2016UL 21528UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULb) Cooking Oil Tanks A spe
48、cial purpose tank for storage of Class IIIB cooking oils and fatstypically found in restaurant or similar commercial food preparing applications havingengineered transfer systems, and are intended for either delivery of fresh oil or collection ofwaste oils by trained persons using service trucks wit
49、h pressure or vacuum pumps throughpiping networks.c) Lube Oil Tanks A vessel designed for storage, dispensing and collection of Class IIIBmotor oils (such as lubricating, transmission, cooling, etc.), working oils (such as hydraulic,brake. steering, cutting, etc.), and other petroleum or synthetic oils with similar chemical andphysical properties used in equipment applications.d) Vehicle Fuel Tanks A vessel designed for storage, dispensing and collection of non-combustible fluids such as antifreeze/coolants (ethylene-g
