ASTM F1386-92(2021)

ASTM F1386-92(2021) is a guide published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Guide for Construction of Sounding Tube and Striker Plate for Tank Sounding". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Sounding tubes may be fabricated from 11/2 NPS or larger. Only when otherwise specified, Schedule 40 components, manufactured from the list of material indicated in Practice F1155 and Specification A53/A53M, Grade S or Grade ERW. In addition, sounding tubes may be fabricated in stainless steel for stainless steel tanks. 5.1.1 Sounding tubes passing through or terminating in fuel tanks, potable water tanks, or clean salt water ballast tanks should be constructed of 70-30 copper nickel, but other suitable material is acceptable. 5.2 Striker plates shall be fabricated in accordance with Specification A36/A36M. 5.3 The fittings shall be designed in accordance with ASME B16.5, ASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, or ASME B16.11 as applicable (see Table 21 in Practice F1155), and the installation shall be in accordance with ASME B31.1 as modified by Specification F722. These standards cover the fitting tolerances. 5.4 Some cargo may preclude the use of materials specified in this guide. However, configuration examples are applicable for all applications. 5.5 When a sounding tube is combined with the air escape, either three 11/4-in. (approximately 30-mm) diameter holes approximately 12 in. (305 mm) from the tank top equally spaced or six 1/2-in. (approximately 15-mm) diameter holes approximately 6 in. (150 mm) from the tank top equally spaced can be used for perforations. See Fig. 2. 5.6 Figs. 1-4 are guidance details. FIG. 1 Type I Sounding Tube FIG. 2 Type II Sounding Tube FIG. 3 Type III Sounding Tube FIG. 4 Type IV Sounding Tube SCOPE 1.1 This guide covers design and construction criteria for striker plates and sounding tubes, excluding deck penetrations and caps, for use with sounding rods or tapes in freshwater, saltwater, and oil tanks. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Sounding tubes may be fabricated from 11/2 NPS or larger. Only when otherwise specified, Schedule 40 components, manufactured from the list of material indicated in Practice F1155 and Specification A53/A53M, Grade S or Grade ERW. In addition, sounding tubes may be fabricated in stainless steel for stainless steel tanks. 5.1.1 Sounding tubes passing through or terminating in fuel tanks, potable water tanks, or clean salt water ballast tanks should be constructed of 70-30 copper nickel, but other suitable material is acceptable. 5.2 Striker plates shall be fabricated in accordance with Specification A36/A36M. 5.3 The fittings shall be designed in accordance with ASME B16.5, ASME B16.9, ASME B16.28, or ASME B16.11 as applicable (see Table 21 in Practice F1155), and the installation shall be in accordance with ASME B31.1 as modified by Specification F722. These standards cover the fitting tolerances. 5.4 Some cargo may preclude the use of materials specified in this guide. However, configuration examples are applicable for all applications. 5.5 When a sounding tube is combined with the air escape, either three 11/4-in. (approximately 30-mm) diameter holes approximately 12 in. (305 mm) from the tank top equally spaced or six 1/2-in. (approximately 15-mm) diameter holes approximately 6 in. (150 mm) from the tank top equally spaced can be used for perforations. See Fig. 2. 5.6 Figs. 1-4 are guidance details. FIG. 1 Type I Sounding Tube FIG. 2 Type II Sounding Tube FIG. 3 Type III Sounding Tube FIG. 4 Type IV Sounding Tube SCOPE 1.1 This guide covers design and construction criteria for striker plates and sounding tubes, excluding deck penetrations and caps, for use with sounding rods or tapes in freshwater, saltwater, and oil tanks. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F1386-92(2021) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.99 - Other fluid storage devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ASTM F1386-92(2021) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM A53/A53M-24, ASTM F1155-10(2019), ASTM F1155-10(2015), ASTM F722-82(2014), ASTM A36/A36M-12, ASTM A53/A53M-12, ASTM F1155-10, ASTM A53/A53M-10, ASTM F722-82(2008), ASTM A36/A36M-08, ASTM A53/A53M-07, ASTM A53/A53M-06a, ASTM A53/A53M-06, ASTM A53/A53M-05, ASTM A36/A36M-05. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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