BULLETIN 500-001 LIQUEFIED GAS HANDBOOKReplaces …

1 BULLETIN 500-001 . Section 500. Effective November 2001. Replaces October 1969. LIQUEFIED GAS HANDBOOK. Practical suggestions on the design and installation of handling systems for propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia and similar LIQUEFIED gases BULLETIN 500. Before installing propane equipment This handbook is about Blackmer lique- on any mobile vehicle or in a perma- fied gas pumps and compressors, their nent location, review the requirements installation and operation. It out- of Pamphlet No. 58 "Standard lines several practical suggest- for the Storage and Handling of tions and guidelines that can LIQUEFIED Petroleum Gases.

2 ". be used in the design of new trucks and plants as You can obtain a copy from: well as the troubleshoot- National Fire Protection Association ing of older installations. 1 Batterymarch Park It is not, nor is it intended Quincy, MA 02269-9101. to be, a treatise on the Telephone: 1-800-344-3555. entire LPG industry. There web: are many excellent publica- tions that cover in detail the This pamphlet is generally accepted by various other specialized regulatory authorities and is the indus- phases of this business. try guide to safety in equipment and handling procedures.

3 In addition, check state laws and ordinances on the subject. Equipment on vehicles used in interstate service must comply with applicable requirements of the Department of Transportation. Information for all Blackmer products, both present and past models, is available at our website. Specification Sheets, Parts Lists, Instruction Manuals and more are all available worldwide 24 hours a day. Table of Contents About Blackmer 2. General Characteristics of LIQUEFIED Gas 3. Positive Displacement Pumps 4. Compressors 6. Propane Installations 12.

4 Delivery Systems on Bobtail Trucks 15. Delivery Systems on Transports 24. Stationary Motor-Driven Pumps 27. Vaporizer/Standby Plant Applications 29. Appendix 31. 1. About Blackmer In 1903 Robert Blackmer, inventor of Blackmer has two research and design the first Rotary Vane pump, success- locations: Grand Rapids, MI USA and fully launched a new technology (slid- Auxerre, France. These locations work ing vane pumps) effectively setting around the clock testing not only new valuable pumping standards for years products, but also changes and to come for pump companies around advancements made to existing prod- the world.

5 For nearly a century, ucts. Experts in the field are continu- Blackmer has continued to strengthen ously providing one-on-one product its commitment of providing quality Mission Statement training throughout the world. products to its valued customers. Blackmer believes strongly in its team, To provide advanced flow solutions for whose purpose is to service its cus- Meeting customer's challenges tomer's needs through years of experi- through a combination of expertise, applications in the chemical, refined fuels, ence and longevity in the workforce.

6 Dedication and support, allows food/sanitary, oilfield, wastewater, pulp Blackmer to provide the most effective products with the information cus- Blackmer has become a global compa- and paper, transport and military tomer's need to choose the right ny, supplying markets around the product for their applications. It is the /marine industries. Through product tech- world with expert flow-technology people at Blackmer that make the applications. Blackmer is quick to nology, total life cycle cost value, an inter- respond to the industry's rapid company what it is today.

7 With a diverse range of market segments and national manufacturing presence and glob- advances, through constantly reengi- experts in the field, Blackmer takes neering its products to include new al, distribution channels, we strive to deliv- innovations. great pride in its services and products available worldwide. er our products and services with the However, Blackmer is about more than quality, expertise and efficiency our cus- the latest, cutting-edge technology. Blackmer has five manufacturing facili- ties located around the world: Grand tomers deserve.

8 The employees at Blackmer work Rapids, Michigan, Claremore, together as a team in order to meet Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, customers' ever-evolving needs with Ward Hill, Massachusetts and Auxerre, keen knowledge and insight. Blackmer France. Each facility is fully equipped provides outstanding service that with the latest technology and trained enhances its customer's business from technicians needed to provide prod- site training to expert engineering sup- ucts to meet the industries highest port. The customer is always the first global standards with local responsive- priority at Blackmer.

9 Ness. PRODUCTS. LG and LGL Sliding Vane Pumps These ductile iron pumps, available in 1 to 4" sizes are all UL listed for LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia Service. Models are available for motor fueling, cylinder filling, vaporizers, general transfer and truck loading/offloading. BV Bypass Valves All positive displacement pumps are to be fitted with a back-to-tank bypass valve. To serve that purpose Blackmer bypass valves are all ductile iron and available in to 2" sizes. Hydrive Hydraulic Coolers Hydraulic drive systems for truck mounted pumps are becoming more and more popular.

10 The Blackmer Hydrive Hydraulic Coolers allow these systems to operate more efficiently. LB Compressors for LPG and NH3 Transfer These ductile iron compressors are available in four sizes to meet any application. Compressors are especially well suited for unloading rail cars, evacuating cylinders and tanks and anywhere vapor recovery is required. In addition to products available for the transfer of LIQUEFIED gases, Blackmer manufactures a wide range of products for use in many industries and markets worldwide: -Sliding Vane Pumps -System One Centrifugal Pumps -DMX Air Elimination Systems -Abaque Peristaltic Hose Pumps -HD Industrial Process Compressors -HR Gear Reducers -Tarby Progressing Cavity Pumps -Enterprise Rotary Vane Compressors -Hand Pumps -Eccentric Disc Pumps -Typhoon &Mistral Screw Compressors -Labyrinth Seals for Pumps 2.