Frequently Asked Questions about my ibc tank, click below to get more information.
This information is written on the data plate, the marking of the IBC pocket (serial number) and sometimes on the handle of the valve.
It's recommended to use spare parts from your IBC manufacturer.
It depends on the density of the substance stored in your IBC. For example, for full IBCs, the maximum stacking is 3 levels, for a maximum density of 1,9 kg/dm3.
The pressure on the exit side is 0,04 bar.
The traceability requires a process to follow the history of the product starting from the final storage of the manufacturer until the final delivery to the customer by the means of a recorded identification.
The chain of distribution in entirety must allow a complete traceability (via the numbers of batches, etc.) in order to allow a fast and effective investigation into any quality problem and any recall of product if needed.
To be traceable, each delivery must be identified by the name of the product, a batch number and must be accompanied by suitable documentation on transport and quality.
The elements of traceability found on the IBC are the hot engraved job numbers, on the pocket, on the tap as well as the code of article indicated on the label of traceability. Those numbers are located :
- Item code on small label of traceability, affixed on the front plate.
- 2 numbers engraved on the top of the front face of each pocket (on both sides of the lid)
- 1 serial number engraved on the body of the tap
New standard containers do not have limited lifespan. As they do not contain dangerous products, you can use them as long as possible.
The maximum lifespan of an approved container is 5 years starting from its date of manufacture, except if one shorter duration is prescribed in the regulation (for example: 2 years maximum for the nitric acid). In addition, a periodic control is obligatory at the end of 2 years and half of use of an approved IBC.
The approval certificates are issued with one limiting duration of validity fixed at five years. During this time, the mass production of packing, IBC or long packing, in conformity with the approved standard model, is authorized, unless meanwhile a modification of the regulation has suddenly called into question the value of approval.
At the end the five years, the renewal of the certificates is necessary to continue the mass production. Any Metal IBC, Rigid plastic IBC or composite IBC, must be inspected with the satisfaction of the proper authority with intervals not exceeding five years, as regards :
- conformity with the standard model, including marking;
- the interior and external state;
- the correct operation of the service equipment ;
This renewal then does not imply the realization of new tests, insofar as the conditions of initial approval remain valid in the regulated way. Each inspection implies a report which must be preserved by the owner of the IBC at least until the date of the following inspection. The report/ratio must indicate the result of the inspection and must identify the part having carried out this one.
It corresponds to the reduction of the load in the flow direction of a given conduit.
It depends on the following elements :
- The pressure drop is directly proportional to the length of the drain: it increases when the length of drain increases
- When the diameter decreases, the pressure loss increases considerably. The liquid has more difficulties to run out and frictions increase for an identical flow.
- The more the flow increases (higher speed), the more the forces of frictions increase for an identical diameter
To decrease the whole of the pressure drops in a drain it is necessary :
- To decrease the length of drain
- To decrease the number of accidents on the drain
- To decrease the flow of circulation
- To increase the diameter of the drains
- To make circulate liquids the least viscous possible
- To use materials with low roughness
Historically, the IBC intended for the dangerous goods of class 3(2) was out of metal, excellent conducting material. Gradually for reasons of cost and weight, customers asked for composite containers (plastic tank + grid + pallet). However, plastic does not allow the conduction of the electrostatic loads
At the moment of the filling or racking of the liquids, there is a friction between the liquid and the wall of the tank which induces an accumulation of loads in the liquid. With a plastic tank (insulator), the loads cannot be evacuated, they remain in the liquid. The risk is then the formation of an electric arc in the vapors of the liquid (flammable liquids are volatile), that involves an explosion.
To avoid this phenomenon, two solutions. Either one surrounds the plastic tank with a grid or metal plates which allow the contact between the liquid (conducting) and it masses, either one makes material conducting by charging it of conducting carbon black. This type of container can consequently compete with the metal ones which are heavier and more expensive.
The basic text regulating the suitability of materials and objects intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, products and beverages is decree n°92-631 of 8 July 1992. This is supported by the following texts for plastic materials:
Commission Directive 2002/72/EC of 6 August 2002 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs.
Order of 2/01/2003 on plastic materials and objects placed or intended to be placed in contact with foodstuffs, products and beverages (Directive 2002/72/EC of 6 August 2002) ; https://www.admi.net/jo/20030129/ECOC0200138A.html
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Because plastic packaging is light and easy to wash, it can be easily reconditioned and reused. This method of packaging treatment is a means to prolong its life, so that it will become waste at a later time.
Packaging designed for reuse is collected and regrouped in classified establishments, it is then emptied, cleaned and rinsed. The packaging renovated for reuse can serve as shuttle packaging (relations supplier / customer) or be used in commercial transactions as used packaging.
Although attention is given to the regulations of transportation of hazardous materials, according to which after renovation or reconditioning, the packaging must be submitted to different conformity labelling. The reuse of packaging for food products is definitely excluded for packaging for which one does not know the previous use and which has not come from the food cycle.