1、Designation: D7323 07D7323 13Standard Practice forHandling, Transportation, and Storage of IG-100 (Nitrogen)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7323; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of las
2、t revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers guidance and direction to suppliers, purchasers, and users in the handling, transportation, and stor
3、ageof IG-100 (nitrogen).1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the sa
4、fety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 CGA Standards:2C-1 Methods for HydrostaticPressur
5、e Testing of Compressed Gas CylindersC-4 American National Standard Method of Marking Portable Compressed Gas Containers to Identify the Material ContainedC-6 Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas CylindersC-7 Guide to Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed
6、 Gas ContainersP-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers2.2 U.S. Government Standards, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):3CFR Title 40, Part 82.106 Environmental Protection Agency, Warning Statement RequirementsCFR Title 49, Part 172 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazardous Mater
7、ials Table, Special Provisions, HazardousMaterials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training RequirementsCFR Title 49, Part 172.101 U.S. DOT, Tables of Hazardous Materials and Special ProvisionsCFR Title 49, Part 173 U.S. DOT Specification, Shippers-General Requirements for Shippi
8、ng and PackagingCFR Title 49, Part 178 U.S. DOT Specification, Specifications for PackagingCFR Title 49, Part 180 U.S. DOT, Continuing Qualification and Maintenance of Packagings3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 containersstorage vessels for IG-100.3.1.2 cylinder
9、scontainers of IG-100.3.1.3 IG-100 (nitrogen)compound used to inert or suppress a fire or explosion hazard.3.1.4 insulatedplaced in an isolated situation to protect and prevent the transfer of damage.4. Significance and Use4.1 This practice provides requirements for the handling, transportation, and
10、 storage of IG-100 encountered in distributionthrough both commercial and military channels. It is intended to ensure that IG-100 is handled, transported, and stored in such away that its physical property virtues are not degraded. Transport may be by various means, such as, but not limited to, high
11、way,rail and water.1 This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents.Current edition approved July 1, 2007March 15, 2013. Published August 2
12、007April 2013. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D7323 07. DOI: 10.1520/D7323-07. 10.1520/D7323-13.2 Available from Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151. .Association.3 Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Gover
13、nment Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20036.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately de
14、pict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 1
15、9428-2959. United States15. Practice5.1 To ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting of material, personnel shall be trained in CGAStandards C-1, C-4, C-6, C-7, and P-1, and CFR Title 49, Part 172, CFR Partthe CGA publications and CFR regulations as listedin Sections 2.1 17
16、2, Part 172.101 CFR Title 49, Part 173, CFR Title 49, Part 178, and 2.2CFR Title 49, Part 180., respectively.5.2 Handling:5.2.1 Handling shall be in accordance with CGA P-1.5.2.1.1 Personnel who handle or store, or both, cylinders of IG-100 shall be trained properly to recognize and identify thechar
17、acteristics of the product and the proper methods of safely handling full, partially full, and empty cylinders.5.2.2 Facility personnel must be trained in applicable standards CFR Title 49, Part 173 and CFR Title 49, Part 178, and CGAStandards C-1, C-4, C-6, C-7, and P-1.5.2.2 IG-100 handling shall
18、be in nonsmoking, heater-free, ventilated areas to preclude product accumulation. Provisions shallbe made to ensure that service areas limit IG-100 concentrations to not exceed 52 % (10 % Sea Level Oxygen equivalency) for30 s and 7 % (19.5 % Sea Level Oxygen equivalency) for 8 h.5.2.3 Cylinders shal
19、l not be overfilled. Filling density requirements are specified in CFR Title 49, Part 173 (173.302).5.2.4 Cylinders shall be free of dirt and contamination that would contribute to or would cause deterioration of product duringshipment or storage. Precautions should be taken to prevent the entry of
20、oil, water, or any other foreign matter into containers.Unique coatings or preservatives applied prior to shipment to protect the containers are not considered contamination.5.3 Transportation:5.3.1 Transportation shall be as specified in accordance with DOT regulations of CFR Title 49 .5.3.1.1 The
21、minimum design pressure requirements shall be as indicated in CFR Title 49, Part 173.301. The pressure inside thecontainer at 70F (21C) shall not exceed the service pressure for which the container is marked. The pressure inside the containerat 130F (54C) shall not exceed 5/4 times the service press
22、ure for which the container is marked. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrate theeffect of temperature on cylinders filled with IG-100.5.3.2 Transportation shall be by suitable vehicles to preclude cylinder damage by excessive mechanical vibration, shock,freezing, or deleterious high temperatures throughout t
23、he entire transport route.5.3.2.1 If cylinders are expected to be subjected to unacceptable transport conditions, the cylinders should be placed underinsulated conditions.5.3.3 Compressed gas cylinder permanent marking requirements shall be as specified under CFR Title 49 Part 178 and must bemaintai
24、ned in legible condition as required by CFR Title 49, Part 173. Warning labels shall be affixed to cylinders conforming torequirements of CFR Title 40, Part 82.106.5.4 Storage:5.4.1 Storage shall be in accordance with CGA P-1, in qualified cylinders in accordance with CFR Title 49, Part 173 and 178.
25、5.4.2 Cylinders should be stored in areas that will protect vessels from physical and environmental damage and tampering fromunauthorized personnel.FIG. 1 Isometric Diagram of IG-100 (inch-pound units)D7323 1325.4.2.1 Facilities should be of construction and orientation so that safety requirements a
26、re fulfilled for the storage of pressurizedcylinders.5.4.3 Storage cylinders shall be fitted with pressure release mechanisms to limit vessel pressure to not more than the ratedworking pressure of the IG-100 container in use at any particular time.5.4.3.1 Periodic hydrostatic testing and reinspectio
27、n of cylinders used for IG-100 shall comply with CFR Title 49, Part 180.5.4.4 Insulation shall be placed on pallets or shoring, and provisions should be made to prevent excessive shock or thermalfluctuations to cylinders.5.4.5 Cylinders shall be stored in a manner that will prevent contamination fro
28、m external sources.6. Keywords6.1 clean agents; fire suppression; IG-100; inert gas; nitrogen; N2; NN100; storage; transportationASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard ar
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32、States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org). Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the ASTM website (www.astm.org/COPYRIGHT/).FIG. 2 Isometric Diagram of IG-100 (SI units)D7323 133
