CFR > Title 49 - Transportation > SUBTITLE B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER I—PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Parts 105–199) > SUBCHAPTER D—PIPELINE SAFETY (Parts 186–199) > PART 192—TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS > SUBPART D—Design of Pipeline Components (§192.141 to §192.203) > 192.175—Pipe-type and bottle-type holders.

192.175—Pipe-type and bottle-type holders.

(a) Each pipe-type and bottle-type holder must be designed so as to prevent the accumulation of liquids in the holder, in connecting pipe, or in auxiliary equipment, that might cause corrosion or interfere with the safe operation of the holder.
(b) Each pipe-type or bottle-type holder must have minimum clearance from other holders in accordance with the following formula:

Code of Federal Regulations

C=(D×P×F)/48.33) (C=(3D×P×F/1,000))
in which:
C=Minimum clearance between pipe containers or bottles in inches (millimeters).
D=Outside diameter of pipe containers or bottles in inches (millimeters).
P=Maximum allowable operating pressure, p.s.i. (kPa) gage.
F=Design factor as set forth in § 192.111 of this part.
[35 FR 13257, Aug. 19, 1970, as amended by Amdt. 192-85, 63 FR 37503, July 13, 1998]