1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULDecember 31, 20141UL 2583Outline of Investigation for Fuel Tank AccessoriesIssue No: 3December 31, 2014Summary of Topics:This new issue of UL 2583 is being published to:1. Expand the scope of all
2、 tank accessory products andsubsequent markings to also cover applications and liquids thatare similar to the original automotive fueling system ratings2. Revise items in Part I for vapor control products to incorporatethe new Part II requirements3. Add Part II for liquid control products to cover f
3、unctionaldevices normally installed in the liquid phase of tanks used infueling system applications, such as spill containment, overfillprevention, flow restriction and mis-fueling prevention devicesThe initial draft is based on a combination of existing requirements,internal guidelines and parallel
4、 Standards. The proposed requirements areintended to reflect general updates in design and technology, regulatorycompliance, industry needs, and also to address scope of use, biofuels,compatibility and functional safety issues with respect to generallyexpected assembly, use and environmental conditi
5、ons over the productlifetime.These requirements are not intended to specifically address each andevery stakeholders needs or concerns, and every conceivable operatingcondition or weather extreme. As with all standards, the requirementsreflect a minimum level of safety, are not warranties or guarante
6、es, andrely upon external stakeholders to ensure proper installation, use, andperiodic inspection with maintenance or replacement as appropriate forcontinued safety.This issue becomes effective January 19, 2018.COPYRIGHT 2014 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR F
7、URTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULDECEMBER 31, 2014UL 25832No Text on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSINTRODUCTION1 Scope .52 Units of Measurement .73 Undated References 74 Glossary .
8、7CONSTRUCTION5 General Construction All Tank Accessories .8PERFORMANCE6 General Performance All Tank Accessories 9PART I VAPOR CONTROL PRODUCTS7 General Construction .108 General Performance .118.1 General test matrix 118.2 Emergency vent tests 128.3 Normal vent tests 148.4 Adapter and cap tests .16
9、9 Functional Tests .189.1 Emergency vent tests for pressure relief and flow rating 189.2 Normal vent tests for pressure/vacuum relief and flow rating tests .199.3 Adapter and cap leakage and hydrostatic tests .2010 Assembly and Abuse Tests 2110.1 Drop test 2110.2 Assembly test 2110.3 Impact test 211
10、0.4 Repeat function after abuse and assembly tests .2211 Long Term Compatibility Tests .2211.1 Air aging 2211.2 UV light .2211.3 Salt fog .2311.4 Fuel compatibility .2311.5 Repeat function after long term compatibility tests 2412 Special Tests .2412.1 Rain test 2412.2 Icing test 2612.3 Emergency ven
11、t fire exposure test .2612.4 Normal vent leak rate test (optional) 2712.5 Cyclic endurance test .2712.6 Repeat function after special tests 2812.7 Metallic stress crack test 2812.8 Nonmetallic stress crack test 28DECEMBER 31, 2014 UL 2583 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCT
12、ION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULPART II LIQUID CONTROL PRODUCTS13 General Construction 2914 General Performance .3114.1 General test matrix .3114.2 Spill container tests .3214.3 Fill restrictor and overfill protector tests .3515 Special Test Method Details .38MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTIO
13、N TESTS16 General 3917 Performance .39MARKINGS18 General 39INSTRUCTIONS19 General 41Appendix ATest fuel formulationsA1 Representative Aggressive Combustible Test Fuel Mixtures and UL-B100 .A1A2 Representative Aggressive Flammable Test Fuels and Mixtures .A2DECEMBER 31, 2014UL 25834UL COPYRIGHTED MAT
14、ERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULINTRODUCTION1 Scope1.1 These requirements cover mechanical type accessories that are typically intended for attachment tostorage tanks or connecting pipe in commercial (public) or private (fleet) automotive fuelin
15、g station andsimilar storage or dispensing applications, and are designed to provide automatic safety or operationalfunctions.1.2 These products may be used with underground or aboveground tank systems and with liquid and/orvapor phases of the fuels and similar fuels or liquids covered by each Part
16、of this Outline as identifiedbelow:1.3 Part I Vapor Control Products Functional devices and accessories intended for connection to tanktop openings (directly on fittings or indirectly on pipe) and perform safety or operational functions in vaporspaces, such as emergency vents, normal vents, adapters
17、 and caps.1.4 Part II Liquid Control Products Functional devices and accessories intended for connection to tanktop openings (directly on fittings or indirectly on pipe) and perform safety or operational functions in liquidspaces, such as spill containment devices, overfill prevention devices, and f
18、low restriction devices.1.5 Part III Structural and Containment Products (reserved for future use) Metallic components such asaccess devices, manways, supports, and dikes.1.6 Part IV Corrosion Protection Products (reserved for future use) Nonmetallic components such astank anchors, dielectric bushin
19、gs, anode packs, coatings and resins.1.7 Part V Miscellaneous Products (reserved for future use) Miscellaneous products such as lift lugs,striker plates and monitor well caps.1.8 These products are intended for use with storage tanks or fueling systems containing automotivefuels and similar fuels or
20、 liquids under the expected use conditions and exposures that have similarchemical, physical and material compatibility properties as represented in these requirements. The usefuels are intended to be formulated in accordance with 40 CFR Part 80 “Regulation of Fuels and FuelAdditives” and meet the f
21、ollowing ASTM Fuel Specifications and blend limitations:a) ASTM D975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, with biodiesel blends up to amaximum of 5 percent (B5);b) ASTM D7467, Standard Specification for Low Blend Biodiesel, with biodiesel blends between6 to 20 percent (B6 to B20);c) ASTM D4
22、814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel, gasoline oroxygenated gasoline, with limited ethanol blends up to a maximum of 10 percent (E10);d) ASTM D5798, Standard Specification for Fuel Ethanol Blends for Automotive Spark-IgnitionEngines, with high gasoline/ethanol blends
23、 in the (E51 E83) range; ande) Mid Range Ethanol Blends (E11 to E50) using variable mixtures of ASTM D4814, Low BlendEthanol and ASTM D5798, High Blend Ethanol.f) Isobutanol Fuel Blends (max iBu16) using variable mixtures of ASTM D4814 Gasoline(E0)_and ASTM D7862 Butanol (2-methyl-1-propanol isomer)
24、.DECEMBER 31, 2014 UL 2583 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL1.9 Products covered by this Outline are intended to be installed and used in accordance with one ormore of the following:a) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids
25、 Code;b) NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Garages;c) NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code;d) International Fire Code published by the International Fire Council; ore) Other Applicable Federal and State regulations for the specific product or application it isbeing utilized in.1.10 These
26、products are factory manufactured and intended for in-shop or on-site assembly, inspectionand testing for the specified application and use conditions by qualified persons in accordance with themanufacturers instructions and local requirements.1.11 These products are intended to be periodically insp
27、ected and maintained for continued service, ortaken out of service if necessary, by qualified persons in accordance with industry recommended practicesand/or the manufacturers instructions.1.12 These products have not been evaluated for use after natural disasters, fires or exposures tochemicals not
28、 representative of the test liquids/vapors or excessive physical damage beyond the expectedassembly, installation and uses as identified in these requirements.1.13 These products have not been evaluated for special applications where exposed to heavy orcontinuous physical abuses, excessive mechanica
29、l stresses; or environments that operate outside of theexpected atmospheric conditions and ambient use temperature range.1.14 E-vent and P/V-vent requirements do not cover flame arrester features or evaluations, which arefound in the Standard for Flame Arresters, UL 525, but may optionally be evalua
30、ted to EPA 40 CFR Part63 Subpart CCCCCC, CARB (CP-201) or other air quality regulations at the request of the manufacturer.1.15 Flow Restrictors and Overfill Preventers do not cover any general purpose manual or automaticsafety valves, which are found in UL 842, UL 842A and UL 842B, or combustible l
31、iquid only devices, whichare found in UL 180.1.16 Spill Containers do not cover long term fuel exposures or use as a tank sump, which are found inUL 2447, or any electronic accessories, which are found in UL 913 and UL 1203.DECEMBER 31, 2014UL 25836UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER
32、REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL2 Units of Measurement2.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory orapproximate information.3 Undated References3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of
33、this standard shall beinterpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.4 Glossary4.1 For the purpose of this outline, the following definitions apply.4.2 ADAPTER (ATG, Fill and/or Vapor Types) Devices designed to connect tank fittings or pipe tonormal vents and fill or vapor h
34、ose, or monitoring equipment. Adapters are intended for installation onaboveground or underground tanks, or connecting pipe above the normal liquid level. Adapters mayhave lock, swivel and/or self-seal features, and may be separate from, or attached to other devices.4.3 CAP (Adapter or Tank Types) D
35、evices designed to prevent water or debris from enteringadapter, tank or pipe openings, but are intended for periodic removal to facilitate fill, vent or monitoringoperations. Caps may also have locking features and/or allow passage of low voltage monitor or sensorwiring, and may be separate from, o
36、r attached to other devices above the normal liquid level.4.4 EMERGENCY VENT (aka E-Vent) Normally closed device designed to automatically relieveexcessive internal tank pressures of primary compartments or interstitial spaces during a fire exposure.Emergency vents are intended for installation abov
37、e the normal liquid level on aboveground tanks, onshort lengths of connecting vent pipe, or on extended pipe systems where remote venting is required.4.5 FLOW RATING The volume/time value for normal or emergency vents measured under steadyflow conditions at a specific pressure or vacuum for marked r
38、ating purposes.4.6 FLOW RESTRICTION DEVICES (aka Flow Restrictors or FRDs) A device installed in a tanksvent opening (typically assembled to the vent fitting b) ASTM D5798, Standard Specification for Fuel Ethanol Blends for Automotive Spark-IgnitionEngines: AKA high blend ethanol or (E51 E83);c) AST
39、M D975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils: AKA on- road diesel, or low blendbiodiesel (max B5);DECEMBER 31, 2014 UL 2583 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULd) ASTM D7467, Standard Specification for Low Blend Biodiesel A
40、KA mid blend biodiesel (B6 B20);e) Mid Range Ethanol Blends (E11 E50) using variable mixtures of ASTM D4814 Low BlendEthanol and ASTM D5798 High Blend Ethanol.f) Isobutanol Fuel Blends (max iBu16) using variable mixtures of ASTM D4814 Gasoline(E0)_and ASTM D7862 Butanol (2-methyl-1-propanol isomer).
41、4.8 NORMAL VENT (aka Pressure/Vacuum Vent or P/V Vent) Normally closed device designed toautomatically equalize tank pressure or vacuum in primary compartments or interstitial spaces due toatmospheric changes or fill and withdraw operations. Normal vents are intended for installation abovethe normal
42、 liquid level on aboveground or underground tanks, or on short lengths of connecting ventpipe, or on extended piping systems where remote venting is required.4.9 OVERFILL PREVENTION DEVICES (aka Overfill Preventers or OPDs) A device installed in atanks fill opening (typically assembled to the fill a
43、dapter b) “WC” = worst case size, thickness, materials or other variations in a design series; orc) As otherwise indicated in a specific test.When determining a WC sample, the test objectives, parameters (fuels, fluids, temps), pass/fail criteriaand other sequential tests using the same sample shall
44、 be considered in addition to constructionvariations in a design series.6.3 Assembly of tank accessory samples and connection to intended pipe, hose or fittings shall be donein accordance with the manufacturers instructions (such as thread torque or other critical assemblyparameters) using manufactu
45、rer-supplied components (such as gaskets).6.4 Damage of any critical product or component after testing (if required for assessment of function,selecting WC samples, or instruction information), shall be determined by visual examination withoutmagnification. The following items are examples of non-c
46、ompliant results; however, final determination ofdamage characteristics and results shall consider manufacturer input before testing or be qualified by aspecific test pass/fail criteria:a) Inability of functional parts to operate as intended from either mechanical damage orexposure incompatibility,
47、(such as bent or corroded springs, or torn or distorted seals);b) Cracking, splitting, or permanent distortion of structural or protective components (such asbodies or enclosures), and dislodging or puncture of screens or caps;c) Other damage that would result in a reduction of safety the product is
48、 intended to perform.Exception No. 1: If the damage is obviously visible during initial installation, and it is indicated in theinstructions per 19.2 d) that products with this specific damage should not be placed into service, then itis acceptable.Exception No. 2: If protective packaging is used to
49、 prevent damage during storage and transit, andmarkings per 18.1 g) indicating it should not be removed prior to installation, the drop test may beconducted with the packaging in place.DECEMBER 31, 2014 UL 2583 9UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL6.5 Unless otherwise indicated in a specific test method, all tests shall be conducted with working fluids(air, water, etc.) at 21 6C (70 10F) or at normal ambient room temperatures between 18C and 29C(65F and 85F) and
