Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
SubChapter D - Pipeline Safety |
Part 193 - Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities: Federal Safety Standards |
Subpart E - Equipment |
Control Systems |
§ 193.2431 - Vents.
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(a) Hazardous fluids may not be relieved into the atmosphere of a building or other confined space.
(b) Boiloff vents for hazardous fluids may not draw in air during operation.
(c) Venting of natural gas/vapor under operational control which could produce a hazardous gas atmosphere must be directed to a flare stack or heat exchanger in order to raise its temperature to achieve positive buoyancy and safe venting.