§154.427. Membrane tank system design.

46 C.F.R. § 154.427

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.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.