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Engr. Ronald P. Decir

Mechanical Engineer - LPG
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REMINDER:

Unloading a Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle:

Procedures for liquid transfer operations at LP-Gas bulk storage tanks from transports are based on
common industry practices, manufacturers instructions, and provisions listed in NFPA 58-2008 or
latest NFPA 58. Furthermore, the major steps in the unloading procedures will vary according to the
emergency discharge system used on the CTMV.

Before performing the unloading operation, you should review bulk plant layout and operating
procedures. Make sure you are familiar with the bulk plant equipment, piping functions, and company
operating procedures.

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A qualified person must be in attendance at all times during unloading.

A person is qualified'' if he or she has been made aware of the nature of the hazardous material
which is to be loadedP or unloaded, has been instructed on the procedures to be followed in
emergencies, is authorized to move the cargo tank, and has the means to do so.
 The qualified person attending the unloading operation must be alert and remain within 25
feet of the cargo tank when the CTMV internal self-closing stop valve is open.

The qualified person attending the unloading operation must have an unobstructed view of
the cargo tank and delivery hose to the maximum extent practicable, except during short
periods when it is necessary to activate controls or monitor the receiving container.

PRIOR LOADING:

Inspect the transfer area, before giving the driver the signal to enter the plant area.
Isolate the area for any source of ignitions
Spot the CTMV (most commonly, a transport) and guide it into position at the unloading bulkhead. To
prevent unnecessary wear on the PTO (power take-off) drive shaft and the pump during unloading,
the centrelines of the tractor and trailer should coincide.
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Set the brakes and turn off all electrical devices.
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Set the chock blocks at the front and back of one of the tractor drive wheels.
If applicable, check with company policy for procedures to follow if a water or ammonia test is
required.

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SAFETY:
1. Check the water pressure supply of Deluge
System. Make sure all is operational.
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2. Deploy strategically the Fire Extinguisher in the
loading area.
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FACILITIES & EQUIPMENTS:

1. Check the power supply of LPG Compressor.
2. Jog the LPG Compressor for split of a second to
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ensure compressor is working.
3. Check the Tank Level and Pressure.
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4. Open gradually the Vapor Balancing Outlet Valve

5. Open gradually the next online valve.
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6. Position properly the 4 ways valve. Verify the marking arrow for right position.
7. Open gradually Liquid Inlet Balancing Valve.
P 8. Connect the grounding connection to the CMTV
body.
9. Connect the Vapor Balancing Hose to the Lorry
Truck.
10. Connect the Loading Hose to the (LWV) Liquid
Withdrawal Valve of Lorry Truck.
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11. Ensure there were no signs of leak in Liquid &
Vapor Line Connections.
P 12. If all connections is free of leak continue to next step..
13. Check tank pressure deference of CMTV and LPG
Tank.
START THE UNLOADING PROCEDURES.
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UN-LOADING PROCEDURES
1. Open gradually the CMTV Liquid Outlet Line.

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2. Open gradually the liquid loading valve.
3. Open gradually the CMTV Vapor Inlet Valve.
4. Open gradually the vapor balancing valve in the
loading line.
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UN-LOADING PROCEDURES
5. Liquid & Vapor start to circulating.
6. Check the pressure deference of the LPG Tank and
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7. Start only the compressor when pressure
deference less than 10-15 psi.
8. Closely Monitor the Tank Level & Pressure of LPG
Tank & CMTV.
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UN-LOADING PROCEDURES
9. LPG Tank should not be filled more than 80%. Monitor
closely the magnetel level gauge.
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10. Closely monitor the inlet and outlet pressure of

the LPG Compressor.
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SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES

11. Stop the operations once there were no liquid
shown on the sight glass.
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13.Close the CMTV Valve both vapor & liquid line.
14. Close gradually the liquid loading valve.
15. Close gradually the vapor balancing valve in the
loading line.
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SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES

16. Gradually open the vent of liquid line to release the vapor inside the loading
hose.
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17. Gradually open the vent of vapor line to release the vapor inside loading hose..
18. Once all vapor release in the loading hose line close the liquid and vapor
vent valve consecutively.
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SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES

19. Detach the loading Hose from CMTV.
20. Check and log the CMTV Tank Level & Pressure.
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21. Check and log the LPG Tank Level and Pressure.
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