Sulfuric Acid Storage

[nicolai]

Hi Folks

possible to direct me to the applicable codes and guidelines regarding bulk outdoor storage of Sulfuric Acid (98%)

many thanks

 

[mk3223]

Many references of the sulfuric acid application may be searched on-line and find the one related to your operation.

https://corecheminc.com/safe-handling-guide-sulfuric-acid/

https://www.osha.gov/chemicaldata/624

 

[cdafd]

1. Are you in the USA?

2. Do you have a code or standard you have to meet?

3. Type of container, average quantity per container

 

[nicolai]

Thks cdafd

application is bulk storage 50m³

what code in the NFPA suite is most applicable ?
many thanks

 

[MJCronin]

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=sulfuric+acid+storage+tanks

MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer

 

[MJCronin]

Explain why your question was posted in the "NFPA fire Code Issues" forum ?

Will you be using Sulfuric Acid in fire protection in some way ???

MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer

 

[cdafd]

I do not have access to NFPA 400, but might be a start

There is also IFC chapter 54 to look at

https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ifc-2018/chapter/54/corrosive-materials#54

 

[nicolai]

Thks MJcronin
I want to establish the good practice and regulations regarding the storage of bulk sulfuric acid from an fire prevention & protection perspective

 

[LCREP]

From an insurance engineering point of view check out FM Data Sheet 7-111F on Sulfuric Acid, 8 pages of information and protection requirements. Free to download at

https://www.fmglobal.com/research-and-resources/fm-global-data-sheets

FM = Factory Mutual a global property insurance company.

Tom

 

[nicolai]

Thanks LCREP
is did reviewed FM 7-111F

they dont mention any special fire measure like sprinklers for bulk storage tanks ( i.e 50 m³)

perhaps not a prerequisite for sulfuric acid

my concern is overpressure and subsequent release in case of fire

 

[LCREP]

I think section 2.4.5.2 regarding vacuum breakers, hydrogen gas detection and high level alarms are definitely things to consider. Again they are trying to limit a loss $$ by early intervention.

 

[nicolai]

yes indeed - thks a lot

 

[cdafd]

I take this is not in the USA?

Suggest get a Fire Protection Engineer that deals with Hazardous Materials

There is to many questions, to get a good answer here

 

[ProSafPlant1]

TAPPI TIP 0606-26 Sulfuric Acid safe storage and handling