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  • DIN EN 1968:2005-12

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    TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CYLINDERS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  07-03-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2005

    Publisher:  German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)

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    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 or ultrasonic test
    11 Inspection of valve
    12 Final operations
    13 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 seamless 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 (normative) Volumetric expansion testing of gas
            cylinders
    Annex G (normative) Ultrasonic test
    Annex H (informative) Inspection and maintenance of
            valves and their connections: recommended
            procedures
    Annex I (informative) List of commonly used gases
            corrosive to cylinder material
    Bibliography

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    Describes the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel transportable gas cylinders (single or those from bundles) intended for compressed and liquefied gases under pressure, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to 150 l.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)
    Status Withdrawn

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

    DIN 14406-4 Beiblatt 1:2015-12 Portable fire extinguishers - Part 4: Maintenance; Supplement 1: Information for application

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

    EN 629-2 : 1996 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - 25E TAPER THREAD FOR CONNECTION OF VALVES TO GAS CYLINDERS - GAUGE INSPECTION
    ISO 11114-1:2012 Gas cylinders Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents Part 1: Metallic materials
    EN 1964-1:1999/AC:1999 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF REFILLABLE TRANSPORTABLE SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CYLINDERS OF WATER CAPACITIES FROM 0.5 LITRE UP TO AND INCLUDING 150 LITRES - PART 1: CYLINDERS MADE OF SEAMLESS STEEL WITH AN RM VALUE OF LESS THAN 1100 MPA
    EN 1089-1 : 1996 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION (EXCLUDING LPG) - STAMPMARKING
    PREN 1964-2 : DRAFT 1998 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF REFILLABLE TRANSPORTABLE SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CYLINDERS FROM 0.5 LITRE UP TO AND INCLUDING 150 LITRES - TENSILE STRENGTH
    ISO 9303:1989 Seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for pressure purposes — Full peripheral ultrasonic testing for the detection of longitudinal imperfections
    EN 1964-3:2000 Transportable gas cylinders - Specification for the design and construction of refillable transportable seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres - Part 3: Cylinders made of seamless stainless steel with an Rm value of less than 1100 MPa
    ISO 13341:2010 Gas cylinders — Fitting of valves to gas cylinders
    EN ISO 11114-1:2012/A1:2017 GAS CYLINDERS - COMPATIBILITY OF CYLINDER AND VALVE MATERIALS WITH GAS CONTENTS - PART 1: METALLIC MATERIALS (ISO 11114-1: 2012/AMD 1:2017)
    EN 473:2008 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel - General principles
    EN 1795 : 1997 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS (EXCLUDING LPG) - PROCEDURES FOR CHANGE OF GAS SERVICE
    ISO 10543:1993 Seamless and hot-stretch-reduced welded steel tubes for pressure purposes Full peripheral ultrasonic thickness testing
    ISO 11114-2:2013 Gas cylinders Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents Part 2: Non-metallic materials
    EN ISO 13341:2010/A1:2015 Gas cylinders - Fitting of valves to gas cylinders - Amendment 1 (ISO 13341:2010/Amd 1:2015)
    EN 583-1:1998/A1:2003 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING - ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION - GENERAL PRINCIPLES
    ISO 6506:1981 Metallic materials — Hardness test — Brinell test
    EN ISO 11114-2:2013 Gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents - Part 2: Non-metallic materials (ISO 11114-2:2013)
    EN 1089-3:2011 Transportable gas cylinders - Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG) - Part 3: Colour coding
    EN 849:1996/A2:2001 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - CYLINDER VALVES - SPECIFICATION AND TYPE TESTING
    ISO 9764:1989 Electric resistance and induction welded steel tubes for pressure purposes Ultrasonic testing of the weld seam for the detection of longitudinal imperfections
    EN 837-1:1996/AC:1998 PRESSURE GAUGES - BOURDON TUBE PRESSURE GAUGES - DIMENSIONS, METROLOGY, REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING
    EN 1089-2 : 2002 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION (EXCLUDING LPG) - PART 2: PRECAUTIONARY LABELS
    EN 837-3:1996 Pressure gauges - Part 3: Diaphragm and capsule pressure gauges - Dimensions, metrology, requirements and testing
    ISO 9305:1989 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes Full peripheral ultrasonic testing for the detection of transverse imperfections
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