• NEN EN 1968 : 2002 AMD 1 2005

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

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Netherlands Standards

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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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    Publisher Netherlands Standards
    Status Current
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