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REGULATIONS FOR MARINE LPG SYSTEMS
Code of practice for liquid take off systems
IWEMA enterprise
is a wholesaler / manufacturer of LPG equipment.
Because of the broad range of legislation in Europe we decided to
conform our systems to the most tight legislation.
To get the most safe systems we use the most tight regulations for the
installation in our “code of practice”.
The most important guide lines
are:
- All parts which need a E* 67r-01**** approval in cars also need
these
approvals when used in vessels.
- The valve box on the tank must have its own ventilation to the outside
of the vessel,
50 cm above the water line.
- The high pressure LPG supply must be made from fixed pipe work.
- Connections in the pipe work with a pressure above 1.2 bar must be made in a
locker if possible.
- The extended filler must be on the outside of the vessel, so gasses can’t enter
the vessel when
connecting or disconnecting.
- The parts of the LPG system must be protected against the marine environment.
- All LPG parts must have a minimal distance to hot engine parts of at least 25 cm.
- Right and left above the exhaust is a 45 degrees safety area. All vent
pipes must end at a distance of at least 25 cm in horizontal level of the safety area.
- Gas sensors must be installed in the tank compartment (lockers) and
in the engine bay.
- Ventilation blowers must be installed in the tank compartment
(lockers) and in
the engine bay.
- The LPG tank, fuel pipe and vaporiser must be closed automatically when the engine stops.
- Before starting an automatic safety procedure has to take place, which vents the engine
compartment and the tank compartment (lockers).
- After installing all parts of the LPG system must be accessible for maintenance.
- The LPG system must be tested every 6 months.
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