Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 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 |
§ 193.2437 - Pump and compressor control.
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(a) Each pump and compressor for hazardous fluids must be equipped with—
(1) A control system, operable locally and remotely, to shut down the pump or compressor in a controllable emergency;
(2) A signal light at the pump or compressor and the remote control location which indicates whether the pump or compressor is in operation or off;
(3) Adequate valving to ensure that the pump or compressor can be isolated for maintenance; and
(4) A check valve on each discharge line where pumps or compressors operate in parallel.
(b) Pumps or compressors in a cargo transfer system must have shutdown controls at the loading or unloading area and at the pump or compressor site.