Tank Spec for DBBL Valves 1

[tankervalve]

This question has been asked before but the answer wasn't exactly what I was looking for.

What specs (Api etc..) dictate the operation of double block and bleed valves in a mutli product tank storage/ manifold?

The previous answer was API 6D but I beleive that is the valve spec. I would like to know the tank storage spec if there is one.

Thanks

 

[gr2vessels]

There is no standard or code mandating the use of DB&B valves in any particular service, apart of safety application in the ASME I, to prevent the steam pressure reaching the isolated boiler during the maintenance work.
I have seen many specifications requesting the use of these valves, as prove of positive isolation of two incompatible systems (between tanks, between the pressurised equipment and associated instruments-pressure, temperature, etc, including the bleed on the ambient side). I have seen large DB&B valve between the potable water line and the fire water system;- however, I only have seen some local authority regulations for the use of such valves to protect the potable water system from contamination due to return of fire water into the potable water system. The applications are many and mostly client spec driven.
Hope this helps,
cheers,
gr2vessels

 

[JLSeagull]

Double block valves are mentioned in API RP 1595 for aviation airfield storage, Publication 346 for underground pipe leak detection, API RP 2023 for heated petroleum, API Soec 11N for LACT unit custody transfer, STD 2015 for sefe entry of storage tanks, STD 2610 for terminal and tank facilities, ...

 

[JLSeagull]

Looking at my typing, clearly I was asleep when I sent that message. We need spell check here. ;-)