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§ 64.11 — Design Of Mpts

46 C.F.R. § 64.11

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An MPT must be designed—

(a) In accordance with Section VIII of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 64.2) and this subpart;

(b) With a maximum gross weight of 55,000 pounds;

(c) To hold a liquid cargo that has a vapor pressure of 43 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) or less at a temperature of 122 °F;

(d) With a minimum service temperature of 0 °F or higher;

(e) With a maximum allowable working pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) but not more than 48 psig; and

(f) To withstand dynamic loading conditions applied simultaneously.

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