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I.S. EN 1968:2002

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

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

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

13-05-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2002

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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

Specifies the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel transportable gas cylinders (single or those from bundles).

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
56
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy

I.S. 291:2015 SELECTION, COMMISSIONING, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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