NFPA 2-2016 Hydrogen Technologies Code (Effective date 06 15 2015).pdf

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11、DARDS Copyright 2015 National Fire Protection Association. All Rights Reserved.NFPA2Hydrogen Technologies Code2016 EditionThis edition of NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, was prepared by the Technical Commit-tee on Hydrogen Technology. It was issued by the Standards Council on May 26, 2015, with

12、aneffective date of June 15, 2015, and supersedes all previous editions.This document has been amended by one or more Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs)and/or Errata. See Codes Flammability 2, 3, or 4; Instability 2, 3, or 4. (See alsoSection B.2.)3.3.33 Chemical Fume Hood. See 3.3.115.2.3.3.34 Cla

13、ss 2 Unstable Reactive Gas. See 3.3.102.12.1.3.3.35 Class 3 Unstable Reactive Gas. See 3.3.102.12.2.3.3.36 Class 4 Unstable Reactive Gas. See 3.3.102.12.3.3.3.37* Class C Furnace. An oven or furnace that has a poten-tial hazard due to a flammable or other special atmospherebeing used for treatment o

14、f material in process. 86, 20153.3.38 Code.3.3.38.1 Building Code. The building or construction codeadopted by the jurisdiction. 55, 20163.3.38.2 Fire Code. The fire prevention code adopted bythe jurisdiction. 55, 20163.3.38.3 Mechanical Code. The mechanical or mechanicalconstruction code adopted by

15、 the jurisdiction. 55, 20163.3.39 Combustible. Capable of undergoing combustion.853, 20153.3.39.1 Limited-Combustible Material. See 4.15.2.3.3.40 Combustible Liquid. See 3.3.141.1.3.3.41 Combustion Safeguard. A safety device or system thatresponds to the presence or absence of flame properties using

16、one or more flame detectors and provides safe start-up, safeoperation, and safe shutdown of a burner under normal andabnormal conditions. 86, 20153.3.42 Compressed Gas. See 3.3.102.1.3.3.43 Compressed Gas Container. See 3.3.47.1.3.3.44 Compressed Gas System. See 3.3.227.5.3.3.45 Compression Discharg

17、e Pressure. See 3.3.189.2.3.3.46 Compressor. A mechanical device used to increase thepressure and the resultant density of a gas through the act ofcompression. 55, 20163.3.47 Container. A vessel, such as a cylinder, portable tank,or stationary tank, that varies in shape, size, and material ofconstru

18、ction. 55, 20163.3.47.1 Compressed Gas Container. A pressure vessel de-signed to hold compressed gas at an absolute pressuregreater than 1 atmosphere at 68F (20C) that includescylinders, containers, and tanks. 55, 20163.3.47.2 Fuel Supply Container. A container mounted on avehicle to store LH2,orGH2

19、as the fuel supply to the vehicle.3.3.48 Control.3.3.48.1 Excess Flow Control. A fail-safe system or approvedmeans designed to shut off flow due to a rupture in pressur-ized piping systems. 55, 20163.3.48.2* Explosion Control. A means of either prevent-ing an explosion through the use of explosion s

20、uppression,fuel reduction, or oxidant reduction systems or a means toprevent the structural collapse of a building in the event ofan explosion through the use of deflagration venting, bar-ricades, or related construction methods. 55, 20163.3.48.3 Remotely Located, ManuallyActivated Shutdown Con-trol

21、. A control system that is designed to initiate shutdown ofthe flow of gas or liquid that is manually activated from a pointlocated some distance from the delivery system. 55, 20163.3.49 Control Area. See 3.3.6.1.3.3.50 Controller.3.3.50.1 Excess Temperature Limit Controller. A device de-signed to c

22、ut off the source of heat if the operating tem-perature exceeds a predetermined temperature set point.3.3.50.2 Temperature Controller. A device that measuresthe temperature and automatically controls the input ofheat into the furnace. 86, 20153.3.51 Corrosion Expert. A person who, by reason of knowl

23、-edge of the physical sciences and the principles of engineer-ing acquired through professional education and relatedpractical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice ofcorrosion control of container systems. 55, 20163.3.52 Corrosion Protection. See 3.3.194.2.3.3.53 Corrosive Gas. See 3.3

24、.102.2.3.3.54 Court. An open, uncovered, unoccupied space, unob-structed to the sky, bounded on three or more sides by exte-rior building walls. 101, 20153.3.54.1 Enclosed Court. A court bounded on all sides bythe exterior walls of a building or by the exterior walls andlot lines on which walls are

25、permitted. 5000, 20153.3.55 Cryogenic Fluid. A fluid with a boiling point lowerthan 130F (90C) at an absolute pressure of 14.7 psi(101.3 kPa). 55, 20163.3.55.1 Flammable Cryogenic Fluid. A cryogenic fluid thatforms flammable mixtures in air when in its vapor state.55, 201629DEFINITIONS2016 Edition3.

26、3.56 Cylinder. A pressure vessel designed for absolute pres-sures higher than 40 psi (276 kPa) and having a circular cross-section. It does not include a portable tank, multiunit tank cartank, cargo tank, or tank car. 55, 20163.3.57* Cylinder Pack. An arrangement of cylinders into a clus-ter where t

27、he cylinders are confined into a grouping or arrange-ment with a strapping or frame system and connections are madeto a common manifold. The frame system is allowed to be onskids or wheels to permit movement. 55, 20163.3.58* Defueling. The controlled discharge of hydrogenfrom vehicle fuel storage ta

28、nk systems according to the vehiclemanufacturers instructions, utilizing a nozzle or port sup-plied by the vehicle or test system manufacturer and equip-ment that has been listed and labeled, or approved for theintended use.3.3.59 Detached Building. See 3.3.13.1.3.3.60 Device.3.3.60.1 Emergency Shut

29、down Device (ESD) Vehicle Fueling.A device that closes all operations within the fueling facilityfrom either local or remote locations. 52, 20133.3.60.2 Pressure Relief Device. A device designed to opento prevent a rise of internal pressure in excess of a specifiedvalue. 55, 20163.3.60.3 Safety Devi

30、ce Furnaces. An instrument, a con-trol, or other equipment that acts, or initiates action, tocause the furnace to revert to a safe condition in the eventof equipment failure or other hazardous event. 86, 20153.3.61* Distributed Integrated Controls (DIC). Systems or inte-grated controls used to monit

31、or and control the functions ofequipment, systems, or plants. 853, 20153.3.62 Distributor. A business engaged in the sale or resale, orboth, of compressed gases or cryogenic fluids, or both. 55, 20163.3.63 DOT. U.S. Department of Transportation. 52, 20133.3.64 Duct System. See 3.3.227.6.3.3.65 Emerg

32、ency Shutdown Device (ESD). See 3.3.60.1.3.3.66 Emergency Shutoff Valve. See 3.3.241.1.3.3.67 Enclosed Court. See 3.3.54.1.3.3.68 Enclosed Parking Structure. See 3.3.178.1.3.3.69 Engineered and Field-Constructed Fuel Cell Power Sys-tem. See 3.3.227.7.3.3.70 Evaluation.3.3.70.1* Fire Risk Evaluation.

33、 A detailed engineering re-view of a plants construction features and operating pro-cess conducted to ensure that applicable fire preventionand fire protection requirements for safeguarding life andphysical property are met. 853, 20153.3.71 Excess Flow Control. See 3.3.48.1.3.3.72 Excess Temperature

34、 Limit Controller. See 3.3.50.1.3.3.73 Exhaust Air. See 3.3.4.2.3.3.74 Exhaust System. See 3.3.227.8.3.3.75* Exhausted Enclosure. An appliance or piece of equip-ment that consists of a top, a back, and two sides that providesa means of local exhaust for capturing gases, fumes, vapors,and mists. 55,

35、20163.3.76 Exit Access. That portion of a means of egress thatleads to an exit. 101, 20153.3.77 Explosion Control. See 3.3.48.2.3.3.78 Face Velocity. The rate of flow or velocity of air movinginto the chemical fume hood entrance or face, as measured atthe plane of the chemical fume hood face. 45, 20

36、153.3.79 Facility.3.3.79.1 Incidental Testing Facility. An area within a pro-duction facility set aside for the purpose of conducting in-process control tests that are related to the production pro-cess. 45, 20153.3.79.2 Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility. That portion of aproperty where motor fuels are

37、 stored and dispensed fromfixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles ormarine craft or into approved containers, including allequipment used in connection therewith. 30A, 20153.3.79.2.1 Attended Self-Service Motor Fuel Dispensing Facil-ity. A motor fuel dispensing facility that has an att

38、endantor employee on duty whenever the facility is open for busi-ness. The attendant or employee on duty does not typicallydispense motor fuels into fuel tanks or containers. The cus-tomer or vehicle operator usually conducts the dispensing.30A, 20153.3.79.2.2 Fleet Vehicle Motor Fuel Dispensing Fac

39、ility. A mo-tor fuel dispensing facility at a commercial, industrial, gov-ernmental, or manufacturing property where motor fuelsare dispensed into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles that areused in connection with the business or operation of thatproperty by persons within the employ of such business

40、oroperation. 30A, 20153.3.79.2.3 Full-Service Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility. A mo-tor fuel dispensing facility that has one or more attendantsor supervisors on duty to dispense motor fuels into fueltanks or containers whenever the facility is open for busi-ness. 30A, 20153.3.79.2.4* Motor Fuel Disp

41、ensing Facility Located Inside aBuilding. That portion of a motor fuel dispensing facilitylocated within the perimeter of a building or buildingstructure that also contains other occupancies. 30A, 20153.3.79.2.5 Unattended Self-Service Motor Fuel Dispensing Fa-cility. A motor fuel dispensing facilit

42、y that has no atten-dant or employee on duty. The customer or vehicle opera-tor conducts the dispensing operation. This includes coin,currency, membership card, and credit card dispensing op-erations. 30A, 20153.3.79.3 Residential GH2Fueling Facility (RFF-GH2). An as-sembly with a capacity not excee

43、ding 18 scf/min (0.5 scm/min) of GH2that generates and compresses hydrogen andthat can be used for fueling a vehicle at a home or resi-dence.3.3.80* Fail-Safe. A design arrangement incorporating one ormore features that automatically counteracts the effect of ananticipated source of failure or which

44、 includes a design ar-rangement that eliminates or mitigates a hazardous conditionby compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction.210 HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES CODE2016 Edition3.3.81 Fire Damper. A device, installed in an air-distributionsystem, that is designed to close automatically upon de

45、tectionof heat to interrupt migratory airflow and to restrict the pas-sage of flame. 5000, 20153.3.82 Fire Prevention. Measures directed toward avoidingthe inception of fire. 801, 20143.3.83 Fire Protection. See 3.3.194.3.3.3.84 Fire Risk Evaluation. See 3.3.70.1.3.3.85 Flammable Cryogenic Fluid. Se

46、e 3.3.55.1.3.3.86 Flammable Gas. See 3.3.102.3.3.3.87 Flammable Liquefied Gas. See 3.3.102.4.3.3.88 Flammable Liquid. See 3.3.141.2.3.3.89 Flammable Special Atmosphere. See 3.3.217.1.3.3.90 Flash Point. The minimum temperature at which aliquid or a solid emits vapor sufficient to form an ignitablemi

47、xture with air near the surface of the liquid or the solid.853, 20153.3.91 Fleet Vehicle Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility. See3.3.79.2.2.3.3.92 Flow Switch. A switch that is activated by the flow of afluid in a duct or piping system. 86, 20153.3.93 Fuel Cell Cartridge. A removable article that contain

48、sand supplies fuel to the micro fuel cell power unit or internalreservoir.3.3.94 Fuel Cell Power System. See 3.3.227.9.3.3.95 Fuel Gas. See 3.3.102.5.3.3.96 Fuel Line. The pipe, tubing, or hose on a vehicle, in-cluding all related fittings, through which - hydrogen passes.52, 20133.3.97 Fueling Nozz

49、le. A mating device at the refueling sta-tion, including shutoff valves, that connects the fueling dis-penser hose to the vehicle fuel filling system receptacle for thetransfer of liquid or vapor. 52, 20133.3.98 Fuel Supply Container. See 3.3.47.2.3.3.99* Full Trycock. A valve connected to a line inserted intothe inner tank of a cryogenic fluid tank and positioned suchthat liquid just begins to flow from the valve when opened.3.3.100 Gallon, U.S. Standard. 1 U.S. gal = 0.833 Im