• BS EN 849:1997

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Transportable gas cylinders. Cylinder valves. Specification and type testing

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-03-2006

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  14-01-2002

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions and symbols
    4 Valve requirements
    5 Prototype valve test
    6 Marking
    7 Test report
    Annex A (normative) Valve impact test
    Annex B (informative) Example of test sequence
    Annex C (normative) Endurance test
    Figure 1 - External tightness
    Figure 2 - Internal tightness
    Figure 3 - Maximum dimensions for gas cylinder valves,
               protected by a cap
    Figure 4 - Example of an ignition test installation
    Figure 5 - Pressure cycle specification
    Figure 6 - Example of acetylene flashback test apparatus
    Figure A.1 - Impact test
    Figure C.1 - Typical arrangement of computer controlled equipment
    Figure C.2 - Diagram showing a typical cycle for endurance test
    Table 1 - Sequence of tests (tightness, endurance and fire
              resistance) for type approval (no variants)
    Table 2 - Test procedures for tightness tests
    Table 3 - Test sequence

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    Specifies requirements and methods of test for type approval of hand wheel or key operated valves for use on gas cylinders up to 150 l water capacity. It is not applicable to valves for use on breathing equipment, fire extingushers, cryogenic equipment or LPG equipment.

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    Committee PVE/3/1
    Development Note Partially Supersedes BS 341-1(1962), and BS 341-2(1963) Supersedes 00/714388 DC, 92/81294 DC and 98/709278 DC (02/2002) Along with BS EN ISO 14246, BS 341-3(2002) and BS EN ISO 13340 partially supersedes BS 341-1(1991). (05/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 341-3:2002 Transportable gas container valves Valve outlet connections
    BS 4001-1:1998 Care and maintenance of underwater breathing apparatus Recommendations for the compressed air open circuit type
    BS EN 962:1997 Transportable gas cylinders. Valve protection caps and valve guards for industrial and medical gas cylinders. Design, construction and tests

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 720-2 : 1996 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - GASES AND GAS MIXTURES - PART 2: DETERMINATION OF FLAMMABILITY AND OXIDIZING ABILITY OF GASES AND GAS MIXTURES
    ISO 188:2011 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests
    ISO 5145:2014 Cylinder valve outlets for gases and gas mixtures Selection and dimensioning
    EN 962:1996/A2:2000 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - VALVE PROTECTION CAPS AND VALVE GUARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND MEDICAL GAS CYLINDERS - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND TESTS
    ISO 1817:2015 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of the effect of liquids
    EN 629-1 : 1996 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - 25E TAPER THREAD FOR CONNECTION OF VALVES TO GAS CYLINDERS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION
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