46 CFR § 64.61 Marine Portable Tanks and Cargo Handling Systems

§ 64.61 Rupture disc.

Current through Sep 25, 2026 · Read all of Part 64

If a rupture disc is the only pressure relief device on the tank, the rupture disc must—

(a) Rupture at a pressure of 125 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure; and

(b) Have a minimum normal venting capacity that is sufficient to prevent the tank pressure from exceeding 137.5 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure.

← § 64.59 Spring loaded pressure relief valve.§ 64.63 Minimum emergency venting capacity. →