is a specialized guide for the design, construction, and maintenance of mounded horizontal cylindrical steel vessels used for storing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at ambient temperatures. Key Insights into EEMUA 190
First published in 2000 and most recently reprinted with amendments in 2021, EEMUA 190 provides a comprehensive framework for "mounded bullets"—large storage tanks buried under a layer of soil. This method is preferred in high-risk environments because it protects the vessel from external hazards like fire, explosions, and impact.
✅ – Detailed guidance on preventing BLEVEs (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions) via thermal protection from mounding. ✅ Practical tables – Minimum cover thickness vs. vessel diameter, backfill material specs, and drainage slope recommendations. ✅ Alignment with global codes – References ASME VIII, EN 13445, PD 5500, and API 620 where relevant. ✅ Clarity – More readable than many ISO or API standards; uses flowcharts for design decisions.