15.10 Sulphur (molten)
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15.10 Sulphur (molten)

  15.10.1 Cargo tank ventilation shall be provided to maintain the concentration of hydrogen sulphide below one half of its lower explosive limit through-out the cargo tank vapour space for all conditions of carriage (i.e. below 1.85% by volume).

  15.10.2 Where mechanical ventilation systems are used for maintaining low gas concentrations in cargo tanks, an alarm system shall be provided to give warning if the system fails.

  15.10.3 Ventilation systems shall be so designed and arranged as to preclude depositing of sulphur within the system.

  15.10.4 Openings to void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks shall be so designed and fitted as to prevent the entry of water, sulphur or cargo vapour.

  15.10.5 Connections shall be provided to permit sampling and analysing of vapour in void spaces.

  15.10.6 Cargo temperature controls shall be provided to ensure that the temperature of the sulphur does not exceed 155°C.

  15.10.7 Sulphur (molten) has a flashpoint above 60°C ; however, electrical equipment shall be certified safe for gases evolved.

Parent topic: Chapter 15 Special requirements
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