NFPA 36 Update 123 RD IOMSA ANNUAL CONVENTION

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NFPA 36 Update 123 RD IOMSA ANNUAL CONVENTION JUNE 26, 2017 GALVESTON, TX RICH

NFPA 36 Update 123 RD IOMSA ANNUAL CONVENTION JUNE 26, 2017 GALVESTON, TX RICH BARTON – N HUNT MOORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Committee Membership (4) Users: 2011 (4) Users: Michael Beaver, CFRA Michael Beaver, CRFA Jeff

Committee Membership (4) Users: 2011 (4) Users: Michael Beaver, CFRA Michael Beaver, CRFA Jeff Rogers, IOMSA Gene Smith, NCPA David White, NCPA David Toliver, NOPA Doug Van. Meter, NOPA (3) Special Experts: Rich Barton, Chair Jerry Fawbush John Heilman Note: Lou Kingsbaker (deceased) (2) Manufacturers: George Anderson Tim Kemper (2) Insurance: Tim Kemper (Aon Risk Services) William Janz (XL Global Asset Protection) (XL Global) Douglas Van. Meter (2) Insurance: Brian Eklow (1) Alternate User: (2) Manufacturers: (1) Alternate Jim Norris, NOPA 2013

 (3) Users: (2) Manufacturers: Tom Katalinic, CRFA David White, NCPA Doug Van. Meter,

(3) Users: (2) Manufacturers: Tom Katalinic, CRFA David White, NCPA Doug Van. Meter, NOPA (3) Special Experts: Rich Barton, Chair Jerry Fawbush David Smith George Anderson Tim Kemper (2) Insurance: Brian Eklow (Aon Risk Services) William Janz (XL Global Asset Protection) (1) Alternate Jim Norris, NOPA John Rever [U], IOMSA added 8/8/2016

Revision Cycle April 24, 2015 – via web, First Draft meeting, committee voted on

Revision Cycle April 24, 2015 – via web, First Draft meeting, committee voted on (7) proposals & other business Summer 2015 – 2 -3 follow up conference calls Aug 19, 2015 – First Draft Results published Nov 16, 2015 – Public Comment closing date Dec 14, 2015 – Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards May 2, 2016 – Final Date for Second Draft Meeting August 24, 2016 – Report on Comments (ROC) published & posted Nov 27, 2016 – Issued by Standards Council Dec 17, 2016 – Effective Date

History / Significant Previous Actions Tentatively adopted at 1957 Annual Meeting, revised and tentative

History / Significant Previous Actions Tentatively adopted at 1957 Annual Meeting, revised and tentative edition adopted at 1958 Annual Meeting. Officially adopted at 1959 Annual Meeting Amendments in 1962, 1964, 1967, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2008 (2009 edition), 2013 Significant Actions: 1997 new 1. 1. 6 “connected” prep & extraction; thus defined boundary between NFPA committees 61 & 36; vapor removal from extractor; pressure in extractor & DT 2001 clarifications re: hot work; revisions in 5. 8 (flame arrestor, venting, overflow line) 2004 definitions; solvent transfer procedures; solvent storage tanks; separation sump design; added iso-hexane to App B 2009 exception for electric space heaters; more info on separation sump requirements; monitor finished oil temp & vacuum 2013 hand tools &power tools; various exceptions for dust collectors, centrifugal separators, and bin vent dust collectors inside buildings; fabric filter protection (sprinkler, location, venting); guidance re: electric zones

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Revision #9 – NFPA edits compliance Re-associate annex material for the following definitions: 3.

Revision #9 – NFPA edits compliance Re-associate annex material for the following definitions: 3. 3. 21 Lower Flammable Limit (LFL)--annex material should be linked to 3. 3. 14. 1 3. 3. 23 Meal Finishing Area--annex material should be linked to 3. 3. 1. 2 3. 3. 32 Spent Material--annex material should be linked to 3. 3. 22. 3 3. 3. 35 Upper Flammable Limit (UFL)--annex material should be linked to 3. 3. 14. 2

Revision #10 – Update extract documents 2. 4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

Revision #10 – Update extract documents 2. 4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 edition. NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2014 edition. NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2015 edition. NFPA 5000 ® , Building Construction and Safety Code ® , 2015 edition.

Revision #3 – Definition per NFPA 5000 3. 3. 22. 2 Noncombustible Material. A

Revision #3 – Definition per NFPA 5000 3. 3. 22. 2 Noncombustible Material. A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat. Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C , are considered noncombustible materials. [ 220, 2015] (See Section 4. 2. ) Committee Statement: NFPA 220 now extracts the definition of noncombustible material from NFPA 5000, where it is located in the body of the code. This revision aligns the definition for noncombustible material with the extracted material from NFPA 5000.

WAKE UP!

WAKE UP!

Revision #23 – Align definition 3. 3. 14. 1 Lower Flammable Limit (LFL). That

Revision #23 – Align definition 3. 3. 14. 1 Lower Flammable Limit (LFL). That concentration of a combustible material flammable vapor in air below which ignition will not occur. Also known as the lower explosive limit (LEL). [ 329, 2010] [ 30, 2015] Committee Statement: The extracted definition in NFPA 329 was revised in the 2015 edition, and now extracts the definition from NFPA 30. This revision keeps NFPA 36 aligned with the other two documents.

Revision #2 – Clarify intent of replacement of an Exemption 2013 Edition 4. 1

Revision #2 – Clarify intent of replacement of an Exemption 2013 Edition 4. 1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to the general operation of solvent extraction plants. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings, equipment, and operations in solvent extraction plants. Exception: As otherwise provided for in Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of this standard. First Draft: Limited and specific requirements in Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of this standard shall apply to bulk solvent unloading and storage, preparation and meal finishing processes, and the extraction process, in addition to the general operation requirements of solvent extraction plants. Adopted 4. 1. 1 Limited and specific requirements in Chapters 5 , 6 , and 7 of this standard shall apply to bulk solvent unloading and storage (see Chapter 5 ) , preparation and meal finishing processes (see Chapter 6 ), and the extraction process (see Chapter 7 ), in addition to the general operation requirements of solvent extraction plants. More on replacement of Exemptions later

Other replacements of Exemption 4. 6. 6 Testing added 4. 6. 6. 1 6.

Other replacements of Exemption 4. 6. 6 Testing added 4. 6. 6. 1 6. 2. 4 Space heating added 6. 2. 4. 1 6. 4. 2 Fabric filters, dust collectors added 6. 4. 2. 1 thru. 5 7. 2. 5 Basements, tunnels, pipe trenches, and pits added 7. 2. 5. 1 7. 7. 3 Electrical wiring and electrical utilization equipment within the controlled area added 7. 7. 3. 1 7. 9. 2 Space heating added 7. 9. 2. 1 7. 9. 3 Steam tracing or jacketing added 7. 9. 3. 1 8. 2. 6 Shutoff & automatic valves added 8. 2. 6. 1 8. 10. 1 Emergency shutoff valves added 8. 10. 1. 1 8. 10. 2 Interlocking & hazardous conditions added 8. 10. 2. 1

Revision #4 – Align section with definition 4. 2 Noncombustible Material. 4. 2. 1*

Revision #4 – Align section with definition 4. 2 Noncombustible Material. 4. 2. 1* A material that complies with any of the following shall be considered a noncombustible material [5000: 7. 1. 4. 1. 1] : (1) The material in the form in which it is used and under conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors, when subjected to fire or heat. (2) The material is reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C. (3) The material is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Coneshaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750°C. Committee Statement: This revision aligns the definition for noncombustible material with the extracted material from NFPA 5000.

CAUGHT YA!

CAUGHT YA!

Revision – Correct a misunderstanding 2013 Edition 6. 2. 1 The building shall be

Revision – Correct a misunderstanding 2013 Edition 6. 2. 1 The building shall be of fire-resistive or noncombustible construction and shall be without basement or pits below grade. ADOPTED Add new 6. 2. 1. 1 Trenches for solids-collecting conveyors shall be permitted. Committee Statement: Below ground areas are covered by paragraphs 7. 2. 5 and 7. 2. 9, and this revision clarifies that trenches are allowed below grade for the conveying of solid materials.

Revision #1 – Not in a day’s work – iterations Emergency venting 2013 Edition

Revision #1 – Not in a day’s work – iterations Emergency venting 2013 Edition 8. 2. 2 Vessels or tanks containing solvent, including extractors, solvent work tanks, miscella tanks, and solvent-water separating tanks, shall be protected with emergency venting to relieve excessive internal pressure in the event of fire. If the calculated required emergency vent capacity is less than that provided by the normal vent, no additional emergency venting shall be required. ROP All vessels and tanks containing solvent in the solvent extraction process shall have a normal venting capacity, independent of any emergency venting, sufficient to prevent rupture of the vessel or tank during normal operation including reasonable variations in process parameters. SUGGESTED AT FIRST DRAFT: All vessels and tanks containing solvent in the solvent extraction process shall have a normal venting capacity sufficient to prevent rupture of the vessel or tank. ADOPTED AT SECOND DRAFT: All vessels and tanks containing solvent in the solvent extraction process shall have a normal venting capacity, independent of any emergency venting, sufficient to prevent rupture of the vessel or tank during normal operation.

Revision #1 – New annex material 7. 11* Lightning Protection. Where required, an approved

Revision #1 – New annex material 7. 11* Lightning Protection. Where required, an approved lightning protection system, installed in accordance with NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, shall be provided for the extraction process. Committee Statement: The new annex text provides the user of the standard with information on the source of risk assessment procedures which may be used to determine when lightning protection should be provided.

So the committee thought it’s work was done But what happens when there is

So the committee thought it’s work was done But what happens when there is a present concern that needs immediate attention?

“Seeing” hexane with digital imaging

“Seeing” hexane with digital imaging

According to the 2013 Edition this technology could be applied to the final vent

According to the 2013 Edition this technology could be applied to the final vent or DC discharge

The future of final vent, DC discharge?

The future of final vent, DC discharge?

The future of final vent, DC discharge?

The future of final vent, DC discharge?

The future of final vent, DC discharge?

The future of final vent, DC discharge?

But the committee can deal with urgent needs!

But the committee can deal with urgent needs!

Last minute revision required a TIA! What is a TIA? Tentative Interim Amendment Why

Last minute revision required a TIA! What is a TIA? Tentative Interim Amendment Why was a TIA required? Because the proposal was requested after the final vote on amendments And what was so important that this TIA was pursued? We begin with the 2013 Edition 8. 2. 8 Flares or burners from process vents shall be prohibited within the restricted and controlled areas but shall be permitted to be installed outside these areas. Such flares or burners shall be equipped with approved devices to prevent flashbacks in the vent piping. NFPA 36 (1974) first introduced the paragraph on flares and burners as follows: 5716. Flares from process vents shall be prohibited due to the possibility of flashback. Then in NFPA 36 (1978) the language was changed to read: 5 -8. 1. 6. Flares or burners from process vents shall be prohibited within the restricted and controlled areas. Flares or burners, if installed outside these areas, shall be equipped with approved devices to prevent flashbacks in the vent piping.

Last minute revision required a TIA! Importance of this TIA … continued NFPA could

Last minute revision required a TIA! Importance of this TIA … continued NFPA could find no record reflecting what data the technical committee considered in 1978 to allow flares and burners on process vents. I checked with John Heilman who was on the committee in 1978 and his recollection was that another committee had allowed the technology in a similar situation. And the specific reason? Perdue is building a soybean extraction plant in Lancaster County, PA. Concerned parties thought RTO’s should be used instead of MOS systems. Pennsylvania DEQ and EPA Region 3 found requirement 8. 2. 8 and pressed Perdue to implement this technology. Although conventional technology was successfully defended, the committee felt that other jurisdictions could follow suit. Flares and burners on solvent extraction process vents are used on less than 1% of global solvent extraction plants (for odor abatement) and none in the U. S.

TIA submitted and passed Tim Kemper, who did the background work relative to NFPA

TIA submitted and passed Tim Kemper, who did the background work relative to NFPA history, submitted the TIA The TIA quickly had two supporters and The TIA was passed unanimously in time to be included in the 2017 Edition

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!