Technical Help to Exporters TRANSLATION DIN 14 495 July 1977 Sprinkling of flammable Liguids storage tanks (erected above ground level) in case of fire original language version Berieselung von oberirdischen Behaltern zur Lagerung brennbarer Flussigkeiten im Brandfalle issued by Deutaches Institut fur Norming, Postfach 1107, D-1000 Berlin 30 Technical Help to Exporters has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of this {ransiation but regrets that no responsibilty can be accepted for any error, omission or inaccuracy. In cases of doubt or dispute, the original language text only is valid, © Technical Help to Exporters British Standards Institution Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LE Tel: Milton Keynes (0908) 320033 Telex: 825777UNC G14. 344.2 + 621, 642.39:621. 6.038 GERMAN STANDARDS July 1977 Sprinkling of flammable liquids storage DIN tanks (erected above ground level) in case of fire 24 495 ‘This Standard specifies the fire-protection regulations for sprinkling equipment, necessary for satisfying the Tech- 4) ammable Liquids TRbf 103 No.4. The ical Rules for F Standard is based on the work of the University of Karls- rune” experience and knowledge gained from experiments. Suitable dimensioning prineiples for norizéntal tanks and spherical tanks are also mentioned. 41__Seope and purpose ‘This Standard applies for the sprinkling of stationary vessels as in VbF/TRbf 101.1.1 for storing flammable vy stationary, partly mobile or mobile units in case of fire. he heating-up of the tanks shall be kept within such limits as the tanks will withstand. The sprinkling facility is for protecting the tanks in the vicinity of the object on fire. 2. Definitions A seatichany prinid ing systen se an installation with whieh the surface of a tank is kept covered with a sufficiently heavy and evenly distributed film of water coming from a stationary pipeline system fitted with suitable jets. ‘The cooling film may cover the whole surface of tanks or be limited to those varts of the surface needing protection, according to the design, size, location and contents of the tanks (see Section 3.1).2.2 iobile ; sprinkling systems A mobile sprinkling system is an installation with which tanks or tank parts are sprayed as evenly as possible by means of water-spraying pipes or other ejectors. 2.3 Partly mobile systems A partly mobile system is one in which some of the equipment can be moved for the purpose of quick op- eration. 2.4 Sprinkling water-flow density The sprinkling water-flow density is the amount of water 1 required for the surface to be cooled in or in mx h mam /t. 3._Forms of sprinkling'from stationary sprinkling systems 3.1 Upright tanka 3.4.1 Jacket sprinkling A coil line has suitable jets at equal spacings for conducting water broadly and evenly over the jacket surface. For tanks more than 12 m in height, two or more equally spaced coiled jet lines are recommended. Bor fixed roof tanks up to 20 m diameter, above-roof spraying with diversion is allowed. For such tanks of more than 20 m diameter the sprinkling system may be divided into sections, A section must spray an angle of at least 120°. 3. Not necessarily required, oof sprinkling 23.1,3 Sprinkling with water throwers Arrange permanently mounted water throwers around the tank. These should provide the necessary flow density and be swingable manuaily or automatically 3.2 Horizontal tanks, spherical vessels etc. 72.1 Overall sprinkling Cylindrical storage tanks standing on supports and round tanks, including supports, are to be sprayed from all sides by fitting suitable jet systems. lire-resistant supports conforming to DIN 4102 need not be sprayed. 3.2.2 Spraying with water throwers as under 3.1.3 4 Spriniling water flow density and water supply 4.1 Plow density 4.1.14The sprinkling water flow density as related to the tank diameter is determined from the following graph. It concerns the surface area of the tank jacket. Any existing roof sprinkling:systen for normal operational cooling may be applied at the same time, provided always that the water supply is not endangered Tf the spraying is in part zones, the sprinkling) water flow density in the part zones shall be 60 litres per square m per hour. 1) TRF 103, 1970, Ministry of Smployment and Social order (¥. Germany) .G, Seeger in VFD8-Zeitschrift 20 (1971) 2) see article No.3, Pp 74-84.4.1.2 Double the sprinkling water flow density where special dangers are associated with the stored liquid or substance, as in the case for substances which, on heating, tend to polymerise or decompose or for sub- stances which have to ve stored in pressure vessels due to their low boiling points. Yor spherical tanks over 15 m diameter dividing the Sprinkling system into sections as described under 3.1.1 is allowed, mr CCP a oh { itees/ata nin! [Eb | EEA sprinkling 2 water z density 2 i Behdlterdurchmesser = Tank diameter 4.4.3 Outer wall surfaces of the reception space (wall of steel ring jacket) of same height as the tank inside shall be sprayed at the density determined from the graph. In this caw the tank itself is not sorayed. If the steel wall surrounding the tank is not as high as the tank within, the exposed part of the tank shall be sprayed at the density determined from the graph. A water drainage system shall be provided. 4.1.4 he reception spaces mentioned in 4.1.3 shall be sprayed at 1.5 times the density determined from the graph.4.1.5 If the surrounding (ring) jacket is made of concrete ing is unnecessary. Otherwise 4.1.3 applies 4.1.6 Tanks and reception spaces thermally insulated and of low resistance to radiation (light metal, plastics ete.) shall be sprayed as described in sections 4.1.1 to betel. 4.2 ater supply The water supply must be sufficient to cover the largest single object at the necessary pressure for the jet pipes etc. for asprinkling period of at least 120 minutes. Structure of the sprinkling systems and equipment 5.4 General rules 5.1.1 Pull operation shall ensue immediately upon an outbreak of fire. This applies particularly to mobile units. 5.1.2 Access to the actuating controls of stationary sprinkling systems and the the connection points and sites of the mobile systems must be assured for every conceivable case of outbreak of fire. 1.3 The jets shall be made of temperature and cor- posion resistant materials, shall have a free passage of at least 6 mm and shall be made proof against any blockage. Pipelines shall be of steel suitably protected against corrosion. 5.1.4 Pipelines and jets for jacket sprinkling of tanks shall be installed below the rip weld.5.2 stationary sprinkling systems If a hydrant system providing adequate pressure and flow is available, the water supply may be taken from it. Connections shall be provided for fire engines. Those parts of the Sprinkling system which are not laid frost- proof shall be such that can be emptied completely. 5.3 Mobile and partly mobile sprinkling systems The water supply may be taken from adequate hydrant lines by means of hoses ta the jet pipes or water throwers, where necessary with the ata of pressure- raising pumps of fire engines. Stationary water throwers should be connected to permanently laid pipe- lines for rapid operation. The time span to be adhered to from the alarm to the commencement of sprinkling shall be 5 minutes. Adequate means of draining shall be pro- vided. Sufficient personnel for manning the jet pipes and water throwers shall stand ready. 6 Operating the system The system is normally put into operation by trained personnel. At release points all valves and fittings for the spraying system shall be marked and provided with @ flow diagram showing the position of the tank to be sprayed, the velevant pipelines with all valves and fittings etc. 7_Modifications and extensions of existing systems _ Alterations and additions shall be carried out by qualified personnel only. The capacity of the system shall remain unaffected.8__Operating Instructions jperating Instructions shall be displayed in permanent form at a prominent position in the Centre. 9 Safety Requirements The Prevention of Accidents Regulations, the laws governing flammable substances and the recognised industrial rules shall apply for the erection and operation of fire fighting systems. Where electric motors are used, provide two independent sources of electrical power or assure continuity of operation in some other way. 10 Functional test Every fire-fighting system shall, on completion, de tested for proper operation by the erector and the user acting together. A written report shall be made. On hand-over to the user, the erecting firm shall provide the operating personnel with full instructions. 44 Maintenance and testing The system shall be such that all parts can be tested at any time. ‘The user shall test for its readiness- application at least once a month. Maintenance and Testing Instructions shall be available on the user's premises. ake a test on at least one object once a year in conditions simulating a real emer- gency. Change the object from year to year, This test must be made under the supervision of an expert. Defects shall be made lmown to the user. Dates, results of tests etc. should be entered in a Test Record Book.This Standard is based on many years of consultation between the fire-fighting authorities, fire insurance companies and industry. In order to summarise the technical rules for those engaged in fire fighting, it was decided to publish the results of the work in the form of a DIN Standard. Spraying with systems and equipment to this Standard is for the protection of tanks in the neighbourhood of tanks on fire. The burning tanks can themselves be sprayed unless the fire fighting is inhibited thereby e.g. dy endangering the extinguishing water supply or by destroying the extinguishing foam.Technical Help to Exporters TRANSLATION DIN 14 495 duly 1977 Sprinkling of flammable liquids storage tanks (erected above ground level) in case of fire original language version Berieselung von oberirdischen Behaltern zur Lagerung breanbarer Flussigkeiten im Brandfalle issued by Deutsche: Technical Help to Exporters has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of this translation but regrets that no responsibilty can be accepted for any error, omission or inaccuracy. in cases of doubt Cr dispute, the original language tex! only is valid © Technical Help to Exporters British Standards Institution Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LE Tel: Milton Keynes (0908) 320033 Telex: 825777ube 614.844.2 + 621. 642. 39:621.6.038 GERMAN STANDARDS July 1977 sprinkling of flammable liquids storage DIN tanks (erected above ground level) in ease of fire 46 495 This Standard specifies the fire-protection regulations for sprinkling equipment, necessary for satisfying the Tech- nical Rules for Flammable Liquids TRbf 103 No.4’) Tne Standard 1s based on the work of the University of Karls- runes) exporionce and knowledge gained from experiments. Suitable dimensioning principles for horiztntal tanks and spherical tanks are also mentioned. 1. Scope and purpose This Standard applies for the sprinkling of stationary vessels as in VbF/TRbf 101.1.1 for storing flammable by stationary, partly mobile or mobile units in case of fire. The heating-up of the tanks shall be kept within such limits as the tanks will withstand. ‘The sprinkling facility is for protecting the tanks in the vicinity of the object on fire. Definitions 2.4 Stationary svrinkling systems A stationary sprinkling systen 18 an installation with which the surface of a tank is kept covered with a sufficiently heavy and evenly distributed film of water coming from a stationary pipeline system fitted with suitable jets. ‘The cooling film may cover the whole surface of tanks or be limited to those parts of the surface needing protection, according to the design, size, location and contents of the tanks (see Section 3.1).2.2 Mobile | sprinkling systems A mobile sprinkling system is an installation with which tanks or tank parts are sprayed as evenly as possible by means of water-spraying pipes or other ejectors. 2.3 Partly mobile systems A partly mobile system is one in which some of the equipment can be moved for the purpose of quick op- eration. 2.4 Sprinklingwater-flow density The sprinkling water-flow density is the amount of water 1 required for the surface to be cooled in -— or in mm/h. 3_Forms of sprinkling from stationary sprinkling systems 3.1 Upright tanks 31-1 Jacket sprinkling A coil line has suitable jets at equal spacings for conducting water broadly and evenly over the jacket surface. For tanks more than 12 m in height, two or more equally spaced coiled jet lines are recommended. For fixed roof tanks up to 20 m diameter, above-roof spraying with diversion is allowed. For such tanks of more than 20 m diameter the sprinkling systom may be divided into sections. A section must spray an angle of at least 120°. 3.4.2 Roof sorinkling Not necessarily required.3.1,3Sprinkling with water throwers Arrange permanently mounted water throwers around the tank. These should provide the necessary flow density and be swingable manually or automatically. 3.2 Horizontal tanks, spherical vessels etc. 322.4 Overall sprinkling cylindrical storage tanks standing on supports and round tanks, including supports, are to be sprayed from all sides by fitting suitable jet systems. ire-resistant supports conforming to DIN 102 need not be sprayed. 3.2.2 Spraying with water throwers as under 3.1.3 4 Sprinkling water flow density and water supply 4.1 Flow density 4.1.4The sprinkling water flow density as related to the tank diameter is determined from the following graph. It concerns the surface area of the tank jacket. Any existing roof sprinkling system for normal operational cooling may be applied at the same time, provided always that the water supply is not endangered If the spraying is in part zones, the sprinkling, water flow density in the part zones shall be 60 litres per square m per hour. 1) TROP 103, 1970, Ministry of Smployment and Social order (Ww. Germany) 2) see article by P.G, Seeger in VFD3-Zeitschrift 20 (1971) No.3, Pp 74-84.4.4.2 Double the sprinkling water flow density where special dangers are associated with the stored liquid or substance, as in the case for substances which, on beating, tend to polymerise or decompose or for sub- stances which have to be stored in pressure vessels due to their low boiling points. For spherical tanks over 15 m @iameter dividing the Sprinkling system into sections as described under 3.1.1 is allowed. 129 sitres/ata ve + aol. sprinkling 2 [ water z or flow a4 F 0) density ig 5 = 20-+" 8 "EE ° 0 0” 60 80 m 100 Behallerdurchmesser = Tank diameter 4.1.3 Outer wall surfaces of tne reception space (wall of steel ring jacket) of same height as the tank inside shall be sprayed at the density determined from the graph. In this caw the tank itself is not sprayed. If the steel wall surrounding the tank is not as nigh as the tank within, the exposed part of the tank shall be sprayed at the density determined from the graph. A water drainage system shall be provided, 4.1.4 The reception spaces mentioned in 4.1.5 shall be sprayed at 1.5 times the density determined from the graph.4.4.5 If the surrounding (ring) jacket is made of concrete sprinkling is umecessary. Otherwise 4.1.3 applies 4.4.6 Tanks and reception spaces thermally insulated and of low resistance to radiation (light metal, plastics etc.) shall be sprayed as described in sections 4.1.1 to Uetele 4.2 Water supply The water supply must be sufficient to cover the largest single object at the necessary pressure for the jet pipes ete. for asprinkling period of at least 120 minutes. 5. Structure of the sprinkling systems and equipment 5.1 General rules 5.1.4 Bull operation shall ensue imnediately upon an outbreak of fire. This applies particularly to mobile units. 5.1.2 Access to the actuating controls of stationary sprinkling systems and the the connection points and sites of the mobile systems must be assured for every conceivable case of outbreak of fire. 5.1.3 The jets shall be made of temperature and cor- rosion resistant materials, shall have a free passage of at least 6 mm and shall be made proof against any dlockage. Pipelines shall be of steel suitably protected against corrosion. 5.1.4 Pipelines and jets for jacket sprinkling of tanks shall be installed below the rip weld.If a hydrant system providing adequate pressure and flow is available, the water supply may be taken from it. Connections shall be provided for fire engines. Those parts of theSprinkling system which are not laid frost- proof shall be such that can be emptied completely. 5.3 Mobile and partiy mobile sprinkling systems The water supply may be taken from adequate hydrant lines by means of hoses to the jet pipes or water throwers, where necessary with the aid of pressure- reising pumps of fire engines. Stationary water throwers shold be connected to permanently laid pipe- lines for rapid operation. The time span to be adhered to from the alarm to the commencement of sprinkling shall be 5 minutes. Adequate means of draining shall be pro- vided. Sufficient personnel for manning the jet pipes and water throwers shall stand ready. 6 Operating the system The system is normally put into operation by trained personnel. At release points all valves and fittings for the spraying system shall be marked and provided with a flow diagram showing the position of the tank to be sprayed, the relevant pipelines with all valves and fittings ete. 7 Modifications and extensions of existing systems Alterations and additions shall be carried out by qualified personnel only. The capacity of the system shall remain unaffected.8_Operating Instructions Operating Instructions shall be displayed in permanent form at a prominent position in the Centre. 9 Safety Requirements The Prevention of Accidents Regulations, the laws governing flammable substances and the recognised industrial rules shall apply for the erection and operation of fire fighting systems. Where electric motors are used, provide two independent sources of electrical power or assure continuity of operation in some other way. 10 Functional test Every fire-fighting system shall, on completion, be tested for proper operation by the erector and the user acting together. A written report shall be made. On hand-over to the user, the erecting firm shall provide the operating personnel with full instractions. 44_Maintenance and testing that all parts can be tested The system shall be su at any time. The user shall test for its readiness— application at least once a month. Naintenance and Testing Instructions shall be available on the user's premises. lake a test on at least one object once a year in conditions simulating a real emer- gency. Change the object from year to year. This test must be made under the supervision of an expert. Defects shall be made known to the user. Dates, results of tests atc. should be entered in a Test Record Book.This Standard is based on many years of consultation between the fire-fighting authorities, fire insurance companies and industry. In order to summarise the technical rules for those engaged in fire fighting, it was decided to publish the results of the work in the form of a DIN Standard. Spraying with systems and equipment to this Standard is for the protection of tanks in the neighbourhood of tanks on fire, ‘The burning tanks can themselves be sprayed unless the fire fighting is inhibited thereby e.g. by endangering the extinguishing water supply or by destroying the extinguishing foam.