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    AS 2971-2007

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    Serially produced pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2017)

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  12-07-2007

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Specifies requirements for a method of manufacture of serially produced metallic and non-metallic unfired pressure vessels having a maximum volume of 500L, and specified limits related to the vessels contents, on the product of the design pressure and the total vapour space. For such vessels, this method of manufacture based on type testing provides an alternative to the method given in AS1210. Burst tests and other performance tests on a significant number of representative samples are used to validate design, materials and fabrication, simultaneously.

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    This Standard specifies requirements for the materials, design, manufacture, inspection and testing of serially produced metallic or non-metallic or combination unfired pressure vessels comprising:(a) A maximum volume of 500 L.(b) A design pressure exceeding 0.05 MPa.(c) A product of the design pressure (in megapascals) and the total vapour space (in litres) that is greater than 1 but less than 3000 MPa.L. Where the vessel contents are classified as harmful or very harmful to AS 4343, the upper limit is 1500 MPa.L. This Standard excludes contents classified as lethal.NOTE: The vapour space is the maximum volume which will contain compressed gas or vapour or liquefied gas or liquid above its atmospheric boiling point.(d) A temperature range of –30 degrees Celsius to 15 0degrees Celsius. Vessels designated outside the range of 0 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius require special tests. Refer to Appendices D, F and G where applicable.Such vessels may be refillable or non-refillable.NOTE: Users of this Standard are reminded that it has no legal authority in its own right, but may acquire legal standing if adopted by government or any other authority having jurisdiction, or if specified as part of a commercial contract.

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    Committee ME-001
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 19/05/2017.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 19/05/2017
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    First published as AS 2971-1987.Second edition 2002.Third edition 2007.Reconfirmed 2017. Originated as AS 2971-1987. Previous edition 2002. Third edition 2007.

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    AS 1826-1983 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Special protection - Type of protection s
    AS 2331.3.11-2004 Methods of test for metallic and related coatings Corrosion and related property tests - Chemical residue tests
    AS 2582.4-2003 Complete, filled transport packages - Methods of test Vertical impact test by dropping (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 1677.1:1998 Refrigerating systems - Refrigerant classification
    AS 2030.2-1996 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases Cylinders for dissolved acetylene
    AS 2380.1-1989 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Explosion-protection techniques General requirements (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 1210 SUPP 2-1999 Pressure vessels - Cold-stretched austenitic stainless steel vessels (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
    AS 2331.3.10-2001 Methods of test for metallic and related coatings Corrosion and related property tests - Cracks and pores in chromium
    AS 2278-2000 Metal aerosol dispensers of capacity 50 mL to 1000 mL inclusive
    AS 2470-2005 Steel cylinders for compressed gases - Welded three-piece construction with longitudinal joint - 11 kg to 150 kg (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2030.4-1985 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases Welded cylinders - Insulated
    AS/NZS 3509:2003 LP Gas fuel vessels for automotive use
    AS 2331.3.1-2001 Methods of test for metallic and related coatings Corrosion and related property tests - Neutral salt spray test (NSS test) (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 2613-2005 Safety devices for gas cylinders
    AS 2331.3.13-2006 Methods of test for metallic and related coatings Corrosion and related property tests - Wet (salt fog)/dry/humidity (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 1210 SUPP 1-1990 Unfired Pressure Vessels - Advanced design and construction (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Quality management systems - Requirements
    AS 2331.3.12-2006 Methods of test for metallic and related coatings Corrosion and related property tests - Cyclic salt fog/UV exposure of organically coated metal
    AS 2971-2002 Serially produced pressure vessels
    AS/NZS 3992:1998 Pressure equipment - Welding and brazing qualification
    AS 2030.1-1999 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases Cylinders for compressed gases other than acetylene
    AS 2038-1977 Methods for detecting the susceptibility of austenitic stainless steels to intergranular corrosion
    AS 4942-2001 Pressure equipment - Glossary of terms (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 4343-2005 Pressure equipment - Hazard levels
    AS/NZS 1677.2:1998 Refrigerating systems Safety requirements for fixed applications
    AS 1271-2003 Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1358-2004 Bursting discs and bursting disc devices - Application, selection and installation (Reconfirmed 2016)

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    AS/NZS 3992:1998 Pressure equipment - Welding and brazing qualification
    AS 1210-2010 Pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1200:2000 Pressure equipment
    AS 4211.3-1996 Gas recovery or combined recovery and recycling equipment Fluorocarbon refrigerants from commercial/domestic refrigeration and airconditioning systems
    AS 2182-1998 Sterilizers - Steam - Benchtop
    AS 4211.1-1996 Gas recovery or combined recovery and recycling equipment Fluorocarbon refrigerants from automotive airconditioning systems
    AS 3920.1-1993 Assurance of product quality Pressure equipment manufacture
    AS 1056.1-1991 Storage water heaters General requirements
    AS/NZS 3788:2006 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
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