EEMUA 190:2017 PDF Download

EEMUA 190:2017 is a comprehensive standard that provides guidance on the design, construction, and use of mounded horizontal cylindrical vessels for the pressurized storage of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) at ambient temperature. The standard covers various aspects of mounded vessel systems, including design principles, materials selection, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and inspection.

One of the key factors addressed in EEMUA 190 is the safety of mounded storage systems. The standard highlights that mounded storage is generally safer than other methods of storing LPG. However, it also recognizes that mounded vessels, as they are supported on compacted soil foundations, are more susceptible to soil settlement compared to conventionally supported vessels. Therefore, the standard emphasizes the importance of soil investigation and foundation design to ensure the stability and integrity of mounded vessels.

In addition to addressing safety considerations, EEMUA 190 provides guidance on pressure containment and corrosion protection. It covers various technical aspects of design and fabrication, including vessel sizing, structural integrity, leak detection, pressure relief devices, corrosion prevention measures, and inspections. The standard also provides recommendations for testing, maintenance, and monitoring to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of mounded vessels.