46 C.F.R. § 154.427

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 154.427 - Membrane tank system design

A membrane tank system must be designed for:

(a) Any static and dynamic loads with respect to plastic deformation and fatigue;
(b) Combined strains from static, dynamic, and thermal loads;
(c) Preventing collapse of the membrane from:
(1) Over-pressure in the interbarrier space;
(2) Vacuum in the cargo tank;
(3) Sloshing in a partially filled cargo tank; and
(4) Hull vibrations; and
(d) The deflections of the vessel's hull.

46 C.F.R. § 154.427