BS EN 1803:2002

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Intervals between periodic inspection and test
4 List of procedures for periodic inspection and test
5 Identification of cylinder and preparation for
   inspection and test
6 External visual inspection
7 Internal visual inspection
8 Supplementary tests
9 Inspection of cylinder neck
10 Pressure test
11 Repair of cylinders
12 Inspection of valve
13 Final operations
14 Rejection and rendering cylinder unserviceable
Annex A (informative) Gas cylinders manufactured
        according to National Regulations
Annex B (normative) Inspection periods
Annex C (normative) Description, evaluation of defects
        and conditions for rejection of welded carbon
        steel gas cylinders at time of visual inspection
Annex D (normative) Procedure to be adopted when a
        cylinder valve is suspected to be obstructed
Annex E (normative) Proof pressure test of gas cylinders
Annex F (informative) Inspection and maintenance of
        valves and their connections: recommended
        procedures
Annex G (informative) List of commonly used gases
        corrosive to cylinder material
Bibliography

Gives the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of welded, carbon steel transportable gas cylinders intended for compressed and liquefied gases under pressure, of water capacity from 0,5 L up to 150 L.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of welded, carbon steel transportable gas cylinders intended for compressed and liquefied gases under pressure, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to 150 l.

NOTE As far as practicable, this standard may also be applied to cylinders of less than 0,5 l water capacity.

This Standard specifies the requirements for periodic inspection and testing to verify the integrity of such gas cylinders to be reintroduced into service for a further period of time. It also defines a procedure to qualify existing gas cylinders for free movement between member states of the European Union (see annex A).

This standard does not apply to periodic inspection and testing of acetylene cylinders or composite (fully wrapped or hoop-wrapped) steel cylinders.

This standard is primarily for industrial gases other than LPG but may also be applied for LPG. However for dedicated LPG cylinders, see EN 1440, Transportable refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – Periodic requalification prepared by CEN/TC 286 – Liquefied petroleum gas equipment and accessories.