| Date: March 12,1996
Subject: SuperVault MH
Multi-Hazard Rated Insulated and Protected Tank Assembly Multi-Hazard
testing of the SuperVault MH was conducted by Southwest Research
Institute in January 1996. This testing encompassed requirements for
both the cylindrical and rectangular styles for all sizes of the
SuperVault MH product line. Additionally, the SuperVault MH was tested
for Multi-Hazard exposure in accordance with SwRI Test Standard 95-03.
Southwest tested the SuperVault MH tanks for resistance to a high
intensity liquid pool fire exposure, hose stream resistance, impact
(crash) resistance, and puncture (Projectile) resistance in accordance
with three industry standards: UFC Standard A-II-F-l (formerly known
as UFC Standard 79-7), SwRI Standard 93-01, and UL 2085. Additionally,
the tank structure is designed, constructed, and listed for
conformance with UL Standard 142.
The fire exposure tests were conducted using the oven method
because it requires a much higher heat input than the liquid pool fire
method. The higher heat input, uniform exposure to all surfaces of the
tank, and the consistent oven environment provide the most
conservative design and, as a result, safer fuel storage facilities.
The other tests were conducted on the same tank which had undergone
the fire testing. Then the tank was subjected to an additional
2000° F, 2 hour fire exposure and easily
met all acceptance criteria. This proves that the SuperVault MH
possesses and maintains their protection and can be recertified for
use after exposure to fire, puncture and impact.
In addition to the tank testing, a Quality Control review was
conducted by Southwest Research Institute to establish a
product-listing program. As part of the listing program Southwest
Research Institute performs surprise quality inspections of our
manufacturing plants at least once each quarter. We are authorized to
apply labels to the SuperVault tanks indicating that they are listed
by Southwest Research Institute.
The SuperVault tanks are the first fully listed Multi-Hazard Rated
Insulated and Protected Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks with a 4 Hour
Fire Rating. In addition, the SuperVault MH is the first protected
aboveground fuel storage tank to pass not only the minimum UL 2085
testing requirements, but also the very stringent test requirements of
SwRI 95-03, SwRI 93-01 and UFC Standard A-II-F-l. The SuperVault MH
Cylindrical tanks (250 through 20,000 gallons) and SuperVault MH
Rectangular tanks (250 through 2,000 gallons) are fully listed
aboveground fuel tanks with the following certifications: |
- Multi-Hazard Rated Aboveground Tank
- Insulated Aboveground Tank
- Protected Aboveground Tank
- Hose Stream Resistance (on fire tested tank)
- Crash Resistance (on fire tested tank)
- Projectile Resistance (on fire tested tank)
- 4 HOUR FIRE RATING
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- All SuperVault MH tank, both
Cylindrical and Rectangular, are
Listed to:
SwRI Standard
95-03
SwRI Standard
93-01
UFC Standard
A-II-F-l
UL 2085 Protected
UL Standard142
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