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I.S. EN 13153:2002

Superseded

Superseded

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SPECIFICATION AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-2010

Superseded by

I.S. EN ISO 15995:2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2002

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design and specification
  4.1 General
  4.2 Materials
      4.2.1 General
      4.2.2 Operating temperatures
      4.2.3 Copper alloys
      4.2.4 Non-metallic materials
  4.3 Essential components
      4.3.1 Valve operating mechanism
      4.3.2 Valve body
      4.3.3 Sealing mechanism
      4.3.4 Valve stem
      4.3.5 Valve outlet
  4.4 Optional components
      4.4.1 General
      4.4.2 Pressure relief valve
      4.4.3 Eduction tube
      4.4.4 Excess flow device
      4.4.5 Non-return valve
      4.4.6 Sediment tube
  4.5 Valve connections
  4.6 Leak tightness
  4.7 Operating torque
5 Valve type test
  5.1 General
  5.2 Test valves
  5.3 Test procedure
      5.3.1 Hydraulic pressure test
      5.3.2 Valve closure test
      5.3.3 External and internal tightness test
      5.3.4 Endurance test
      5.3.5 Resistance to excessive closing and opening
            torque test
      5.3.6 Hand wheel fire exposure test
      5.3.7 Impact test
      5.3.8 Valve stem test
  5.4 Acceptance criteria
6 Markings
Annex A (normative) Valve dimensions
Annex B (normative) Valve for non-domestic cylinders up to
        and including 7.5 liter water capacity
Annex C (informative) Production testing and inspection
Annex D (normative) Special low temperature requirements
        for valves
Bibliography

Specifies the requirements for design, specification and type testing of manually operated cylinder valves specifically for use with LPG.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
32
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

PREN 13175 : DRAFT 2017 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - SPECIFICATION AND TESTING FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) PRESSURE VESSEL VALVES AND FITTINGS
PREN 13953 : DRAFT 2012 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES FOR TRANSPORTABLE REFILLABLE CYLINDERS FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)
EN 12164:2016 Copper and copper alloys - Rod for free machining purposes
EN 549:1994 Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment
EN 12165:2016 Copper and copper alloys - Wrought and unwrought forging stock
EN 629-1 : 1996 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - 25E TAPER THREAD FOR CONNECTION OF VALVES TO GAS CYLINDERS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION

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