Interpretation Response #02-0017 ([Proco Incorporated] [Stephen M Hurst])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Proco Incorporated
Individual Name: Stephen M Hurst
Location State: TX Country: US
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Response text:
October 24, 2001
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Texas Division Office
300 E. 8th Street, Rm 826
Austin Texas 78701
In Reply Refer to: HPC-TX, Structural Evaluation of Cargo Tanks
Proco Incorporated
700 Proco Trail
Kingsville, Texas 78363
361-516-1112
Mr. Stephen M Hurst
Hazardous Materials Program Specialist FMCSA
819 Taylor St., Room 8A06
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Dear Mr. Hurst:
The enclosed report is for our site visit at Proco Incorporated, Kingsville Texas, on August 13, 2001. Proco Incorporated provided us the information we requested, along with the computer output of their tank design. However, the rear end protection does not meet the minimum requirements for a specification cargo tank, Proco Incorporated sent the redesign/retrofit on August 22,2001, to me. The redesign meets the minimum requirement and construction for the field retrofit. From an engineering standpoint, this small seal should not be considered as part of tank structural body and will not adversely affect the structural integrity of the cargo tank. However, I understand more discussion may be needed for final determination. Please let me know if there is anything I can help with on this issue.
All material received from Proco Incorporated are enclosed with this report. If you have any questions, please contact me at 512-536-5920.
Sincerely,
Peter Chang, P.E.
Structural Engineer
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Regulation Sections
Section | Subject |
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178.345-9 | Pumps, piping, hoses and connections |