Smart-Hose Technologies granted exception

Smart-Hose Technologies granted exception


Smart-Hose Technologies has announced it has been granted an exception by Railroad Commission of Texas (RRCT).

The exception in question is from the RRCT LP-Gas Safety Rule Section 9.143(d)(7)(E)(i-ii) which mandates a 12″ schedule 80 riser pipe be used for product transfer at bulk-head applications. The exception allows LPG bulk head transfer applications to utilise the Smart-Hose Break-Away coupler as an alternative. 

Explaining the technology, Smart-Hose said in a statement: “The Smart-Hose Break-Away coupler is designed with an engineered break point located between two swing check valves. In the event of a pull-away, the Smart-Hose Break-Away coupler would automatically shut off at both the bulk-head and tank truck side. This exception improves the safety of product transfers at bulk-head applications.”

Designed as a passive safety device, the Smart-Hose Break-Away coupler requires no human intervention to activate, it said. As a result it claims to reduce plant closures and repair of plant facilities, and help prevent increased insurance premiums due to pull-away instances.

For more information visit www.smarthose.com

3rd February 2020