EN 334:2019+A1:2024
(Main)Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressure up to 10 MPa (100 bar)
Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressure up to 10 MPa (100 bar)
This European Standard specifies constructional, functional, testing, marking, sizing and documentation requirements of gas pressure regulators:
- for inlet pressures up to 100 bar and nominal diameters up to DN 400;
- for an operating temperature range from - 20 °C to +60 °C,
which operate with fuel gases of the 1st and 2nd family as defined in EN 437:2003+A1:2009, used in the pressure regulating stations in accordance with EN 12186 or EN 12279, in transmission and distribution networks and also in commercial and industrial installations.
"Gas pressure regulators" hereafter will be called "regulators" except in the titles.
For standard regulators when used in pressure regulating stations complying with EN 12186 or EN 12279, the Annex ZA lists all applicable essential safety requirements of the European legislation on pressure equipment except external and internal corrosion resistance for applications in corrosive environment.
This document considers the following temperature classes/types of regulators:
- temperature class 1: operating temperature range from −10 °C to 60 °C;
- temperature class 2: operating temperature range from −20 °C to 60 °C;
- type IS: (integral strength type);
- type DS: (differential strength type).
This document applies to regulators which use the pipeline gas as a source of control energy unassisted by any external power source.
The regulator may incorporate a second regulator, used as monitor, complying with the requirements in this document.
The regulator may incorporate a safety shut off device (SSD) complying with the requirements of EN 14382.
The regulator may incorporate a creep (venting) relief device, complying with the requirements in Annex E and/or a vent limiter, complying with the requirements in Annex I.
This document does not apply to:
- regulators upstream from/on/in domestic gas-consuming appliances which are installed downstream of domestic gas meters;
- regulators designed to be incorporated into pressure control systems used in service lines ) with volumetric flow rate ≤ 200 m3/h at normal conditions and inlet pressure ≤ 5 bar;
- regulators for which a specific document exists (e.g. EN 88-1 and EN 88-2, etc.);
- industrial process control valves in accordance with EN 1349.
The normative Annex G of this document lists some suitable materials for pressure bearing parts, inner metallic partition walls, auxiliary devices, integral process and sensing lines, connectors and fasteners. Other materials may be used when complying with the restrictions given in Table 5.
Continued integrity of gas pressure regulators is ensured by suitable surveillance checks and maintenance. For periodic functional checks and maintenance it is common to refer to national regulations/standards where existing or users/manufacturers practices.
This document has introduced the reaction of the pressure regulators to the specified reasonable expected failures in terms of "fail close" and "fail open" pressure regulator types, but it should be considered that there are other types of failures whose consequences can bring to the same reactions (these risks are covered via redundancy as per EN 12186) and that residual hazards will be reduced by a suitable surveillance in use / maintenance.
In this document, both pressure regulators that can be classified as "safety accessories" by themselves (monitors) according to European legislation on pressure equipment as well as regulators that can be used to provide the necessary pressure protection through redundancy (e.g. pressure regulator with integrated safety shut-off device, pressure regulator + in-line monitor, pressure regulator + safety shut off device) are considered.
The provisions in this document are in line with the state of art at the moment of writing.
Gas-Druckregelgeräte für Eingangsdrücke bis 10 MPa (100 bar)
No scope available
Régulateurs de pression de gaz pour des pressions amont jusqu’à 10 MPa (100 bar)
Regulatorji tlaka plina za vstopne tlake do 10 MPa (100 bar) (vključno z dopolnilom A1)
Ta dokument določa konstrukcijske, funkcionalne in preskusne zahteve ter zahteve za označevanje, določanje velikosti in dokumentacijo regulatorjev tlaka plina:
– za vstopne tlake do 100 barov in nazivne premere do DN 400,
– za temperaturno območje delovanja od –20 °C do +60 °C,
ki delujejo z gorivnimi plini prve in druge družine, opredeljenimi v standardu EN 437:2018 [1], ki se uporabljajo v postajah za regulacijo tlaka v skladu s standardom EN 12186 ali EN 12279, v prenosnih in distribucijskih omrežjih ter tudi v komercialnih in industrijskih napravah.
»Regulatorji tlaka plina« bodo v nadaljevanju imenovani »regulatorji«, razen v naslovih.
Za standardne regulatorje, kadar se ti uporabljajo v postajah za regulacijo tlaka v skladu s standardom EN 12186 ali EN 12279, so v dodatku ZA navedene vse veljavne osnovne varnostne zahteve evropske zakonodaje o tlačni opremi, razen zunanje in notranje odpornosti proti rjavenju za uporabo v korozivnem okolju.
Ta dokument obravnava naslednje temperaturne razrede/vrste regulatorjev:
– temperaturni razred 1: temperaturno območje delovanja od −10 °C do 60 °C;
– temperaturni razred 2: temperaturno območje delovanja od −20 °C do 60 °C;
– vrsta IS: (integralna trdnost);
– vrsta DS: (diferencialna trdnost).
Ta dokument se uporablja za regulatorje, ki kot vir krmilne energije uporabljajo plin iz plinovoda brez pomoči zunanjega vira energije.
Regulator lahko vključuje dodatni regulator, ki se uporablja kot naprava za nadzor v skladu z zahtevami v tem dokumentu.
Regulator lahko vključuje varnostno zaporno napravo (SSD) v skladu z zahtevami iz standarda EN 14382.
Regulator lahko vključuje napravo za razbremenitev pri lezenju (odzračevanje) v skladu z zahtevami iz dodatka E in/ali omejevalnik odzračevanja v skladu z zahtevami iz dodatka I.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za:
– regulatorje, nameščene pred gospodinjskimi napravami, ki delujejo na plin, oziroma na ali v njih, ki so nameščeni za merilniki plina za gospodinjstvo;
– regulatorje, zasnovane za vgradnjo v sisteme za regulacijo tlaka, ki se uporabljajo v priključnih cevovodih2) z volumetričnim pretokom ≤ 200 m3/h ob normalnih pogojih in vstopnim tlakom ≤ 5 barov;
– regulatorje, za katere obstaja specifičen dokument (npr. EN 88-1 in EN 88-2 itd.);
– regulacijske ventile za industrijske procese v skladu s standardom EN 1349.
V informativnem dodatku G tega dokumenta je navedenih nekaj primernih materialov za tlačno obremenjene dele, notranje kovinske pregrade, pomožne naprave, vgrajene vode za obdelavo in zaznavanje ter priključke in vezne elemente. Uporabijo se lahko tudi drugi materiali, ki so v skladu z omejitvami iz preglednice 5.
Stalna celovitost regulatorjev tlaka plina je zagotovljena z ustreznimi pregledi in vzdrževanjem. V zvezi z rednim preverjanjem delovanja in vzdrževanjem je običajno sklicevanje na nacionalne predpise/standarde, če obstajajo, ali prakse uporabnikov/proizvajalcev.
Ta dokument uvaja odziv regulatorjev tlaka na navedene razumno pričakovane okvare v smislu vedenja »zaprtje ob okvari« in »odprtje ob okvari«, vendar naj se upošteva, da obstajajo tudi druge vrste okvar, katerih posledice lahko povzročijo enake odzive (ta tveganja so zajeta z redundanco v skladu s standardom EN 12186), in da se preostala tveganja zmanjšajo z ustreznim nadzorom med uporabo/vzdrževanjem.
V tem dokumentu so obravnavani tako regulatorji tlaka, ki jih je mogoče opredeliti kot »varnostne pripomočke« (naprave za nadzor) v skladu z evropsko zakonodajo o tlačni opremi, kot tudi regulatorji, s katerimi je mogoče
zagotoviti potrebno zaščito pred tlakom z redundanco (npr. regulator tlaka z vgrajeno varnostno zaporno napravo, regulator tlaka z napravo za nadzor tlaka v vodu, regulator tlaka z varnostno zaporno napravo).
Določbe v tem dokumentu so v skladu s stanjem tehnike v času njegove priprave.
Ta dokument ne namerava omejevati izboljšanja dejanskih določb (materiali, zahteve, preskusne metode, merila sprejemljivosti itd.) ali ob
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Overview
EN 334:2019+A1:2024 is the European Standard for gas pressure regulators with inlet pressures up to 10 MPa (100 bar) and nominal diameters up to DN 400. It defines constructional, functional, testing, sizing, marking and documentation requirements for regulators that operate with fuel gases of the 1st and 2nd families (per EN 437) and that are used in pressure regulating stations, transmission and distribution networks, and commercial/industrial installations. The standard covers regulators operating in the temperature range −20 °C to +60 °C and includes amendment A1 (2024).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & limits
- Applies to pipeline-gas-powered regulators (no external power source).
- Covers temperature classes (Class 1: −10 °C to +60 °C; Class 2: −20 °C to +60 °C) and strength types (IS - integral strength, DS - differential strength).
- Excludes domestic appliance regulators downstream of domestic meters, certain service-line regulators (≤ 200 m3/h at inlet ≤ 5 bar), devices covered by other standards (e.g., EN 88‑1/‑2) and industrial process control valves (EN 1349).
- Design & materials
- Construction and strength requirements for bodies, flanges, inner partition walls and pressure-bearing parts.
- Material guidance in Normative Annex G and restrictions in Table 5 for alternative materials.
- Requirements for elastomers, sealing, springs and parts transmitting actuating forces.
- Functional performance
- Accuracy classes, lock-up behaviour, flow characteristics, fail‑close and fail‑open behaviour.
- Sizing equations and procedures for volumetric flow and maximum accuracy flow rates.
- Antistatic characteristics and mounting/installation considerations.
- Testing & quality
- Type tests, routine tests, production surveillance, field surveillance and documentation requirements.
- Annexes for specific devices: safety shut-off devices (SSD per EN 14382), creep (venting) relief devices (Annex E) and vent limiters (Annex I).
- Annex ZA lists essential safety requirements under EU pressure equipment legislation (except corrosion resistance in corrosive environments).
Applications and who uses it
- Intended users:
- Regulator manufacturers designing and certifying regulators to European requirements.
- Gas network operators and system designers specifying components for transmission, distribution and pressure regulating stations (EN 12186 / EN 12279).
- Testing laboratories, inspection bodies and compliance engineers performing type and routine tests.
- Commissioning, maintenance and procurement teams ensuring correct sizing, marking, documentation and surveillance.
- Typical applications:
- Pressure regulating stations, inline or integrated regulator + monitor assemblies, commercial and industrial gas installations.
Related standards
- EN 437 (gas families)
- EN 12186, EN 12279 (pressure regulating stations)
- EN 14382 (safety shut-off devices)
- EN 88‑1 / EN 88‑2 (specific regulator families)
- EN 1349 (industrial process control valves)
EN 334:2019+A1:2024 provides the harmonized technical baseline for safe, tested and correctly sized high‑pressure gas regulators used across European gas infrastructure.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 334:2019
Regulatorji tlaka plina za vstopne tlake do 10 MPa (100 bar) (vključno z dopolnilom
A1)
Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressure up to 10 MPa (100 bar)
Gas-Druckregelgeräte für Eingangsdrücke bis 10 MPa (100 bar)
Régulateurs de pression de gaz pour des pressions amont jusqu’à 10 MPa (100 bar)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 334:2019+A1:2024
ICS:
23.060.40 Tlačni regulatorji Pressure regulators
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 334:2019+A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.060.40 Supersedes EN 334:2019
English Version
Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressure up to 10 MPa
(100 bar)
Régulateurs de pression de gaz pour des pressions Gas-Druckregelgeräte für Eingangsdrücke bis 10 MPa
amont jusqu'à 10 MPa (100 bar) (100 bar)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 April 2019 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 21 July 2024.
This European Standard was corrected and reissued by the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre on 20 November 2024.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 7
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 13
3.1 General terms and definitions of types of gas pressure regulators . 13
3.2 Terms and definitions of components of gas pressure regulators. 16
3.3 Terms, symbols and definitions related to functional performance . 18
3.3.1 Terms, symbols and definitions related to pressure . 18
3.3.2 Terms, symbols and definitions related to flow . 19
3.3.3 Sound emission . 20
3.3.4 Variables in the controlling process . 21
3.3.5 Terms and definitions related to possible values of all variables . 21
3.3.6 Terms, symbols and definitions related to the controlled process . 21
3.3.7 Terms, symbols and definitions of functional performance . 22
3.3.8 Feature related to accuracy . 23
3.3.9 Terms, symbols and definitions related to lock-up behaviour . 25
3.4 Terms, symbols and definitions related to design and tests . 26
3.5 Summary of symbols, terms, subclauses and units. 29
4 Construction requirements . 31
4.1 Basic requirements . 31
4.1.1 General . 31
4.1.2 Gas pressure regulators with associated safety devices . 31
4.1.3 End connections . 33
4.1.4 Flange ratings . 34
4.1.5 Nominal sizes and face-to-face dimensions . 34
4.1.6 Sealing of the adjusting device . 37
4.1.7 Springs . 37
4.1.8 Parts transmitting actuating forces . 37
4.1.9 Replaceable parts that may be affected by erosion or abrasion . 37
4.2 Materials . 38
4.2.1 Requirements for metallic materials . 38
4.2.2 Requirements for elastomeric materials (vulcanized rubber materials) . 43
4.2.3 Requirements for non-metallic materials different from those in 4.2.2 . 44
4.3 Strength of housings and other parts. 44
4.3.1 Body . 44
4.3.2 Flanges . 44
4.3.3 Other pressure bearing parts . 44
4.3.4 Integral strength pressure regulators . 46
4.3.5 Differential strength pressure regulators . 46
4.3.6 Inner metallic partition walls . 46
4.3.7 Minimum values of safety factor for pressure bearing parts . 46
4.3.8 Welded joint coefficient . 46
4.3.9 Design requirements for strength of elastomeric parts . 47
5 Functional and characteristic requirements . 47
5.1 General . 47
5.1.1 Mounting position . 47
5.2 Shell strength, external tightness and internal sealing . 47
5.2.1 Shell strength . 47
5.2.2 External tightness . 48
5.2.3 Internal sealing . 48
5.3 Control classifications . 48
5.3.1 Accuracy under stable conditions . 48
5.3.2 Lock-up behaviour . 48
5.3.3 Stable conditions. 49
5.4 Final visual inspection . 49
5.4.1 Requirements for final visual inspection after type tests . 49
5.4.2 Requirements for final visual inspection after routine tests and production
surveillance . 49
5.5 Fail close conditions . 50
5.6 Fail open conditions . 50
5.7 Closing force for monitor at full open position . 50
5.8 Antistatic characteristics . 51
6 Gas pressure regulator sizing . 51
6.1 Flow behaviour . 51
6.2 Sizing equations for the calculation of volumetric flow rates of a gas pressure
regulator with its control member in its mechanically fully open position . 52
6.2.1 Normal calculations . 52
6.2.2 Practical calculations . 52
6.2.3 Simplified calculations . 52
6.3 Calculation of the maximum accuracy flow rate . 53
6.4 Inherent flow characteristics . 53
6.5 Calculation of volumetric flow rates for partially open gas pressure regulators . 53
6.6 Flow coefficient . 53
7 Testing . 54
7.1 General . 54
7.2 Tests . 54
7.3 Type test . 55
7.4 Selection of test samples . 55
7.5 Routine tests . 56
7.6 Production surveillance . 56
7.7 Test and verification methods . 56
7.7.1 Dimensional check and visual inspection . 56
7.7.2 Materials check . 56
7.7.3 Verification of the strength of pressure bearing parts, inner metallic partition walls
and other parts . 56
7.7.4 Shell and inner metallic partition walls strength test . 58
7.7.5 Alternative shell and inner metallic partition walls strength test . 59
7.7.6 Verification of closing force for monitor in fully open position under normal
operating conditions . 59
7.7.7 External tightness test . 59
7.7.8 Test method and acceptance criteria to verify the antistatic characteristics . 61
7.7.9 Functional tests . 61
7.7.10 Final visual inspections . 74
8 Field surveillance . 74
9 Documentation . 74
9.1 Documentation related to type test . 74
9.1.1 Documentation required prior to type test. 74
9.1.2 Test report . 75
9.2 Documentation related to the routine tests . 75
9.3 Documentation related to production surveillance in accordance with 7.6 . 75
9.3.1 Documentation for production surveillance . 75
9.3.2 Production surveillance report . 75
9.4 Operating instructions . 75
10 Marking . 76
10.1 General requirements . 76
10.2 Basic requirements . 76
10.3 Other additional requirements . 77
10.4 Marking of integrated safety devices . 77
10.5 Markings for the various connections . 77
11 Packaging of finished product . 78
Annex A (informative) Alternative methods for the determination of the accuracy class, the
lock-up pressure class, the maximum accuracy flow rate, the flow coefficients and
the verification of the hysteresis band . 79
A.1 General . 79
A.2 Test methods . 79
A.2.1 Direct acting gas pressure regulator . 79
A.2.2 Pilot controlled gas pressure regulators . 80
A.3 Determination of flow coefficients for larger capacity regulators . 81
Annex B (informative) Inspection certificate . 87
Annex C (informative) Acceptance test . 89
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Annex D (informative) Compliance evaluation . 90
D.1 General . 90
D.2 Introduction . 90
D.3 Procedure. 90
D.4 Manufacturer’s compliance evaluation . 90
D.5 Issue of the certificate of compliance . 91
Annex E (normative) Creep (venting) relief device . 92
E.1 General . 92
E.2 Terms and definitions . 92
E.3 Requirements . 92
E.3.1 Construction . 92
E.3.2 Functional requirements. 92
E.4 Testing . 92
E.5 Type test . 93
E.6 Routine tests . 93
E.7 Documentation . 93
E.8 Marking . 93
Annex F (informative) Order specification . 94
F.1 General . 94
F.2 Minimum specifications . 94
F.2.1 Details of construction . 94
F.2.2 Dimensions . 94
F.2.3 Performance . 94
F.3 Optional specifications . 95
Annex G (informative) Materials . 97
G.1 Steel materials for pressure bearing parts and inner metallic partition walls . 97
G.2 Metallic materials different from steel materials for pressure bearing parts and
inner metallic partition walls. 114
G.3 Materials for auxiliary devices, integral process and sensing lines, threaded sealing
plug, connectors and fasteners . 119
G.4 Update to year 2017 on Metallic Material Standards used in the previous editions of
this standard . 124
Annex H (informative) Dynamic force calculation method . 126
H.1 General . 126
H.2 Test method for the determination of the dynamic factor Cr . 126
H.2.1 General . 126
H.2.2 Test method for the determination of the dynamic factor Cr for a series of monitor . 127
Annex I (normative) Vent limiter . 129
I.1 General . 129
I.2 Scope . 129
I.3 Terms, symbols and definitions . 129
I.4 Requirements . 130
I.4.1 General requirements . 130
I.4.2 Materials . 130
I.4.3 Strength . 130
I.4.4 Functional requirements . 130
I.5 Testing and acceptance criteria . 131
I.5.1 General . 131
I.5.2 Type test method . 131
I.6 Documentation . 132
I.7 Specific marking on vent limiter . 132
Annex J (normative) Elastomeric material . 133
Annex K (informative) Sound emission . 135
K.1 Sound emission requirements . 135
K.2 Methods for measuring the sound pressure level . 136
Annex L (informative) Environmental Provisions . 137
Annex M (informative) Glossary . 141
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU aimed to be covered . 145
Bibliography . 147
European foreword
This document (EN 334:2019+A1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 235 “Gas
pressure regulators and associated safety devices for use in gas transmission and distribution”, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2025, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by March 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 21 July 2024.
This document supersedes !EN 334:2019".
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
!Deleted paragraph"
This document can be used as a guideline for gas pressure regulators outside the ranges specified in this
standard. This edition has introduced the application of statistical strength testing for series produced
pressure and safety accessories on the basis of EU Directive 2014/68/EU, Annex I, Article 3.2.2 and
Guideline H-14. Gas pressure regulators dealt with in this document are considered as standard
pressure equipment in accordance with Clause 2 a) of Art. 1 of Pressure Equipment Directive
2014/68/EU (PED).
Gas pressure regulators according to this European Standard do not have their own source of ignition.
However, the manufacturer is responsible to identify any potential ignition sources of his product
1)
which could be effective during the intended use .
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
1) Therefore gas pressure regulators are usually not within the scope of ATEX European legislation on equipment
and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Any additional component (e.g.
proximity switch, travel transducer etc.) should be independently considered in the framework of assemblies as
per ATEX 2014/34/EU Guidelines – 2nd Edition - December2017 clauses § 44 “Combined equipment
(assemblies)”, § 46 “Components” and § 94 “Written attestation of conformity for components”.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies constructional, functional, testing, marking, sizing and documentation
requirements of gas pressure regulators:
— for inlet pressures up to 100 bar and nominal diameters up to DN 400;
— for an operating temperature range from – 20 °C to +60 °C,
which operate with fuel gases of the 1st and 2nd family as defined in EN 437:2018 [1], used in the
pressure control stations in accordance with EN 12186 or EN 12279, in transmission and distribution
networks and also in commercial and industrial installations.
“Gas pressure regulators” hereafter will be called “regulators” except in the titles.
For standard regulators when used in pressure control stations complying with EN 12186 or EN 12279,
the Annex ZA lists all applicable essential safety requirements of the European legislation on pressure
equipment except external and internal corrosion resistance for applications in corrosive environment.
This document considers the following temperature classes/types of regulators:
— temperature class 1: operating temperature range from −10 °C to 60 °C;
— temperature class 2: operating temperature range from −20 °C to 60 °C;
— type IS: (integral strength type);
— type DS: (differential strength type).
This document applies to regulators which use the pipeline gas as a source of control energy unassisted
by any external power source.
The regulator may incorporate a second regulator, used as monitor, complying with the requirements
in this document.
The regulator may incorporate a safety shut off device (SSD) complying with the requirements of
EN 14382.
The regulator may incorporate a creep (venting) relief device, complying with the requirements in
Annex E and/or a vent limiter, complying with the requirements in Annex I.
This document does not apply to:
— regulators upstream from/on/in domestic gas-consuming appliances which are installed
downstream of domestic gas meters;
2)
— regulators designed to be incorporated into pressure control systems used in service lines with
volumetric flow rate ≤ 200 m /h at normal conditions and inlet pressure ≤ 5 bar;
— regulators for which a specific document exists (e.g. EN 88-1 and EN 88-2, etc.);
— industrial process control valves in accordance with EN 1349.
2) The services lines are those defined in EN 12279.
The informative Annex G of this document lists some suitable materials for pressure bearing parts,
inner metallic partition walls, auxiliary devices, integral process and sensing lines, connectors and
fasteners. Other materials may be used when complying with the restrictions given in Table 5.
Continued integrity of gas pressure regulators is ensured by suitable surveillance checks and
maintenance. For periodic functional checks and maintenance it is common to refer to national
regulations/standards where existing or users/manufacturers practices.
This document has introduced the reaction of the pressure regulators to the specified reasonable
expected failures in terms of “fail close” and “fail open” pressure regulator types, but it should be
considered that there are other types of failures whose consequences can bring to the same reactions
(these risks are covered via redundancy as per EN 12186) and that residual hazards will be reduced by
a suitable surveillance in use / maintenance.
In this document, both pressure regulators that can be classified as “safety accessories” by themselves
(monitors) according to European legislation on pressure equipment as well as regulators that can be
used to provide the necessary pressure protection through redundancy (e.g. pressure regulator with
integrated safety shut-off device, pressure regulator + in-line monitor, pressure regulator + safety shut
off device) are considered.
The provisions in this document are in line with the state of art at the moment of writing.
This document does not intend to limit the improvement of actual provisions (materials, requirements,
test methods, acceptance criteria, etc.) or the developing of new provisions for gas pressure regulators
where they are suitable to ensure an equivalent level of reliability.
Some clauses of this standard should be re-considered at the time when characteristics for non-
conventional gases will be available.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 549:1994, Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment
EN 1092-1:2018, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 1: Steel flanges
EN 1092-2:1997, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 2: Cast iron flanges
EN 1092-3:2003, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 3: Copper alloy flanges
EN 1092-4:2002, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges
EN 1349:2009, Industrial process control valves
EN 1759-1:2004, Flanges and their joint - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class
designated - Part 1: Steel flanges, NPS 1/2 to 24
EN 1759-3:2003, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class
designated - Part 3: Copper alloy flanges
EN 1759-4:2003, Flanges and their joint - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, class
designated - Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges
EN 10204:2004, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents
EN 10226-1:2004, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1: Taper
external threads and parallel internal threads - Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN 10226-2:2005, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: Taper
external threads and taper internal threads - Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN 12186:2014, Gas infrastructure - Gas pressure regulating stations for transmission and distribution -
Functional requirements
EN 12279:2000/A1:2005, Gas supply systems - Gas pressure regulating installations on service lines -
Functional requirements
EN 12516-1:2014+A1:2018, Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 1: Tabulation method for steel
valve shells
EN 12516-2:2014, Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 2: Calculation method for steel valve
shells
EN 12516-4:2014+A1:2018, Industrial valves - Shell design strength - Part 4: Calculation method for valve
shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel
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EN 13906-1:2013, Cylindrical helical springs made from round wire and bar - Calculation and design -
Part 1 : Compression springs
EN 13906-2:2013, Cylindrical helical springs made from round wire and bar - Calculation and design -
Part 2: Extension springs
EN 13906-3:2014, Cylindrical helical springs made from round wire and bar - Calculation and design -
Part 3: Torsion springs
EN 14382:2019, Safety devices for gas pressure regulating stations and installations – Gas safety shut-off
devices for inlet pressures up to 10 MPa (100 bar)
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type, angle pattern control valves
EN ISO 148-1:2016, Metallic materials - Charpy pendulum impact test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 148-
1:2016)
EN ISO 175:2010, Plastics - Methods of test for the determination of the effects of immersion in liquid
chemicals (ISO 175:2010)
EN ISO 9606-1:2017, Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1: Steels (ISO 9606-1:2012
including Cor 1:2012 and Cor 2:2013)
EN ISO 9606-2:2004, Qualification test of welders - Fusion welding - Part 2: Aluminium and aluminium
alloys (ISO 9606-2:2004)
EN ISO 9606-3:1999, Approval testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 3: Copper and copper alloys (ISO
9606-3:1999)
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9606-4:1999)
!EN ISO 9712:2022, Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel (ISO
9712:2012)"
EN ISO 12156-1:2018, Diesel fuel - Assessment of lubricity using the high-frequency reciprocating rig
(HFRR) - Part 1: Test method (ISO 12156-1:2018)
EN ISO 14732:2013, Welding personnel - Qualification testing of welding operators and weld setters for
mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials (ISO 14732:2013)
!EN ISO 15607:2019, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials -
General rules (ISO 15607:2019)
EN ISO 15609-1:2019, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials -
Welding procedure specification - Part 1: Arc welding (ISO 15609-1:2019)"
EN ISO 15610:2003, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials -
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EN ISO 15611:2003, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials -
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EN ISO 15612:2018, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials -
Qualification by adoption of a standard welding procedure (ISO 15612:2018)
EN ISO 15613:2004, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials -
Qualification based on pre-production welding test (ISO 15613:2004)
EN ISO 15614-1:2017, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials -
Welding procedure test - Part 1: Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys
(ISO 15614-1:2017, Corrected version 2017-10-01)
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materials - Welding procedure test - Part 2: Arc welding of aluminium and its alloys (ISO 15614-
2:2005/Cor 2:2009)
EN ISO 17637:201
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 334:2019+A1:2024 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gas pressure regulators for inlet pressure up to 10 MPa (100 bar)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies constructional, functional, testing, marking, sizing and documentation requirements of gas pressure regulators: - for inlet pressures up to 100 bar and nominal diameters up to DN 400; - for an operating temperature range from - 20 °C to +60 °C, which operate with fuel gases of the 1st and 2nd family as defined in EN 437:2003+A1:2009, used in the pressure regulating stations in accordance with EN 12186 or EN 12279, in transmission and distribution networks and also in commercial and industrial installations. "Gas pressure regulators" hereafter will be called "regulators" except in the titles. For standard regulators when used in pressure regulating stations complying with EN 12186 or EN 12279, the Annex ZA lists all applicable essential safety requirements of the European legislation on pressure equipment except external and internal corrosion resistance for applications in corrosive environment. This document considers the following temperature classes/types of regulators: - temperature class 1: operating temperature range from −10 °C to 60 °C; - temperature class 2: operating temperature range from −20 °C to 60 °C; - type IS: (integral strength type); - type DS: (differential strength type). This document applies to regulators which use the pipeline gas as a source of control energy unassisted by any external power source. The regulator may incorporate a second regulator, used as monitor, complying with the requirements in this document. The regulator may incorporate a safety shut off device (SSD) complying with the requirements of EN 14382. The regulator may incorporate a creep (venting) relief device, complying with the requirements in Annex E and/or a vent limiter, complying with the requirements in Annex I. This document does not apply to: - regulators upstream from/on/in domestic gas-consuming appliances which are installed downstream of domestic gas meters; - regulators designed to be incorporated into pressure control systems used in service lines ) with volumetric flow rate ≤ 200 m3/h at normal conditions and inlet pressure ≤ 5 bar; - regulators for which a specific document exists (e.g. EN 88-1 and EN 88-2, etc.); - industrial process control valves in accordance with EN 1349. The normative Annex G of this document lists some suitable materials for pressure bearing parts, inner metallic partition walls, auxiliary devices, integral process and sensing lines, connectors and fasteners. Other materials may be used when complying with the restrictions given in Table 5. Continued integrity of gas pressure regulators is ensured by suitable surveillance checks and maintenance. For periodic functional checks and maintenance it is common to refer to national regulations/standards where existing or users/manufacturers practices. This document has introduced the reaction of the pressure regulators to the specified reasonable expected failures in terms of "fail close" and "fail open" pressure regulator types, but it should be considered that there are other types of failures whose consequences can bring to the same reactions (these risks are covered via redundancy as per EN 12186) and that residual hazards will be reduced by a suitable surveillance in use / maintenance. In this document, both pressure regulators that can be classified as "safety accessories" by themselves (monitors) according to European legislation on pressure equipment as well as regulators that can be used to provide the necessary pressure protection through redundancy (e.g. pressure regulator with integrated safety shut-off device, pressure regulator + in-line monitor, pressure regulator + safety shut off device) are considered. The provisions in this document are in line with the state of art at the moment of writing.
This European Standard specifies constructional, functional, testing, marking, sizing and documentation requirements of gas pressure regulators: - for inlet pressures up to 100 bar and nominal diameters up to DN 400; - for an operating temperature range from - 20 °C to +60 °C, which operate with fuel gases of the 1st and 2nd family as defined in EN 437:2003+A1:2009, used in the pressure regulating stations in accordance with EN 12186 or EN 12279, in transmission and distribution networks and also in commercial and industrial installations. "Gas pressure regulators" hereafter will be called "regulators" except in the titles. For standard regulators when used in pressure regulating stations complying with EN 12186 or EN 12279, the Annex ZA lists all applicable essential safety requirements of the European legislation on pressure equipment except external and internal corrosion resistance for applications in corrosive environment. This document considers the following temperature classes/types of regulators: - temperature class 1: operating temperature range from −10 °C to 60 °C; - temperature class 2: operating temperature range from −20 °C to 60 °C; - type IS: (integral strength type); - type DS: (differential strength type). This document applies to regulators which use the pipeline gas as a source of control energy unassisted by any external power source. The regulator may incorporate a second regulator, used as monitor, complying with the requirements in this document. The regulator may incorporate a safety shut off device (SSD) complying with the requirements of EN 14382. The regulator may incorporate a creep (venting) relief device, complying with the requirements in Annex E and/or a vent limiter, complying with the requirements in Annex I. This document does not apply to: - regulators upstream from/on/in domestic gas-consuming appliances which are installed downstream of domestic gas meters; - regulators designed to be incorporated into pressure control systems used in service lines ) with volumetric flow rate ≤ 200 m3/h at normal conditions and inlet pressure ≤ 5 bar; - regulators for which a specific document exists (e.g. EN 88-1 and EN 88-2, etc.); - industrial process control valves in accordance with EN 1349. The normative Annex G of this document lists some suitable materials for pressure bearing parts, inner metallic partition walls, auxiliary devices, integral process and sensing lines, connectors and fasteners. Other materials may be used when complying with the restrictions given in Table 5. Continued integrity of gas pressure regulators is ensured by suitable surveillance checks and maintenance. For periodic functional checks and maintenance it is common to refer to national regulations/standards where existing or users/manufacturers practices. This document has introduced the reaction of the pressure regulators to the specified reasonable expected failures in terms of "fail close" and "fail open" pressure regulator types, but it should be considered that there are other types of failures whose consequences can bring to the same reactions (these risks are covered via redundancy as per EN 12186) and that residual hazards will be reduced by a suitable surveillance in use / maintenance. In this document, both pressure regulators that can be classified as "safety accessories" by themselves (monitors) according to European legislation on pressure equipment as well as regulators that can be used to provide the necessary pressure protection through redundancy (e.g. pressure regulator with integrated safety shut-off device, pressure regulator + in-line monitor, pressure regulator + safety shut off device) are considered. The provisions in this document are in line with the state of art at the moment of writing.
EN 334:2019+A1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.060.40 - Pressure regulators. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 334:2019+A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 334:2019/FprA1, EN 334:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 334:2019+A1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/68/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/601. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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La norme EN 334:2019+A1:2024 sur les régulateurs de pression du gaz pour des pressions d’entrée allant jusqu'à 10 MPa (100 bars) représente un outil essentiel dans le domaine de la régulation de gaz. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, incluant des exigences de construction, de fonctionnement, de test, de marquage, de dimensionnement et de documentation. Cela garantit que les régulateurs, utilisés dans des installations de réseaux de transmission et de distribution, répondent aux normes de sécurité et de performance élevées. L'une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à traiter une large gamme de températures opérationnelles, allant de -20 °C à +60 °C, et à couvrir divers types de gaz combustibles définis dans la norme EN 437:2003+A1:2009. Cela la rend particulièrement pertinente pour les applications industrielles et commerciales variées, soulignant sa flexibilité d'utilisation. La spécification des exigences essentielles de sécurité pour les stations de régulation de pression, tout en notant que la résistance à la corrosion n'est pas incluse, est un aspect crucial qui apporte un niveau de sécurité supplémentaire aux utilisateurs. De plus, la possibilité d'incorporer des dispositifs de sécurité tels que des dispositifs de fermeture automatique (SSD) et des dispositifs de décharge aérée contribue à renforcer la sécurité opérationnelle des régulateurs. Un autre point fort de cette norme est l'inclusion d'annexes normatives qui énumèrent les matériaux appropriés pour les pièces porteuses de pression et d'autres composants, permettant aux fabricants de respecter les exigences tout en ayant une certaine latitude dans le choix des matériaux. De plus, la norme établit des recommandations sur l'intégrité continue des régulateurs de pression par le biais de contrôles de surveillance et de maintenance périodiques, renforçant ainsi la durabilité des installations. Enfin, la prise en compte des différents types de défaillances des régulateurs et les réactions appropriées, telles que « fail close » et « fail open », montre une compréhension approfondie des enjeux de sécurité associés à la régulation de pression. Cela assure une large acceptation et application de la norme dans divers contextes industriels, garantissant que les dispositifs de régulation de pression non seulement répondent aux exigences réglementaires, mais offrent également un fonctionnement fiable. En somme, la norme SIST EN 334:2019+A1:2025 est d'une grande pertinence dans le secteur, assurant que les régulateurs de pression du gaz sont efficaces, sûrs et conformes aux meilleures pratiques et exigences européennes.
Die Norm EN 334:2019+A1:2024 stellt einen wichtigen Standard für Gasdruckregler dar, der speziell für Einsatzgebiete mit Eingangsdruck bis zu 10 MPa (100 bar) und Nenndurchmessern bis DN 400 festgelegt wurde. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm umfasst auch Betriebstemperaturbereiche von -20 °C bis +60 °C, was sie besonders vielseitig einsetzbar macht. Diese Norm ist besonders relevant für den Einsatz in Druckregelstationen gemäß den EN 12186 oder EN 12279, sowie in Transport- und Verteilungsnetzen und in kommerziellen sowie industriellen Anlagen. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der Norm ist die umfassende Auflistung der baulichen, funktionalen und Prüfanforderungen, die eine sichere und effektive Nutzung der Gasdruckregler gewährleisten. Die Norm berücksichtigt dabei unterschiedliche Temperaturklassen und -typen, wie die Temperaturklasse 1 (Betriebstemperaturbereich von -10 °C bis 60 °C) und die Temperaturklasse 2 (Betriebstemperaturbereich von -20 °C bis 60 °C). Außerdem werden die Typen IS (integrale Festigkeit) und DS (differenzielle Festigkeit) definiert, was eine präzise Anwendung der Regler in unterschiedlichen technischen Anforderungen ermöglicht. Die Norm enthält zudem spezifische Anleitungen zur Materialauswahl für drucktragende Teile, was die Langlebigkeit und Sicherheit der Regler erhöht. Punkte wie die integrierte Sicherheitsabschaltung (SSD) und die Möglichkeit, einen zweiten Regler als Monitor zu integrieren, schärfen bei Verwendung der Regler eine zusätzliche Sicherheitsebene, die für viele Anwendungen unerlässlich ist. Des Weiteren klärt die Norm über die wesentlichen Sicherheitsanforderungen der europäischen Druckgeräterichtlinien auf und bietet damit eine wertvolle Unterstützung für Hersteller und Anwender. Sie beinhaltet spezifische Anforderungen an die Überwachung und Wartung, um die fortlaufende Integrität der Gasdruckregler zu garantieren und gleichzeitig eine geeignete Reaktion auf mögliche Fehlfunktionen zu sichern. Insgesamt demonstriert die EN 334:2019+A1:2024 nicht nur die aktuellen technischen Standards, sondern auch eine hohe Relevanz für die Branche, indem sie sowohl die Sicherheitsanforderungen als auch die praktischen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Gasdruckregler klar definiert. Diese Norm stellt somit einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Sicherheit und Effizienz in der Gasversorgung dar.
SIST EN 334:2019+A1:2025の標準は、最大10 MPa（100 bar）の入口圧力に対応したガス圧力調整器に関するものであり、その範囲は非常に広範囲で、建設、機能、試験、マーキング、サイズ設定、文書化要件が明確に規定されています。特に、DN 400までの名目直径を持ち、-20 °Cから+60 °Cの動作温度範囲での燃料ガス（EN 437:2003+A1:2009で定義された第一および第二家族のガス）に対応した圧力調整器を対象としている点が評価されます。 この標準の強みは、圧力調整器の製造と運用に必要な重要な安全要件を包括的にカバーしていることです。特に、EN 12186またはEN 12279に準拠する圧力調整ステーションに使用される標準的な圧力調整器に対して適用される重要な安全要件が明記されており、安全性と信頼性を高めるためのしっかりとした基盤が提供されています。また、異なる温度クラスとタイプの圧力調整器が定義されているため、ユーザーは特定の用途に最適な製品を選択できる柔軟性を持ちます。 さらに、圧力調整器が外部の電源なしでパイプラインガスを制御エネルギー源として使用することに特化している点も、業界での実用性を示しています。このような設計により、圧力調整器は環境負荷を軽減しつつ、安全に運用することが可能です。 ただし、この文書は特定の条件下で使用される圧力調整器には適用されないため、使用者は適用範囲を十分理解しておく必要があります。その一環として、特定の材料リストや圧力容器部品に用いることができる適切な材料についての情報も提供されており、これにより製造業者は安全基準を確保した上での設計を行うことができます。 この標準は、ヨーロッパの圧力機器に関する立法と整合性があり、最新の技術的基準に基づいて策定されています。今後もガス圧力調整器の設計や製造における重要な拠り所となるでしょう。
SIST EN 334:2019+A1:2024 표준은 최대 10 MPa(100 bar)의 입구 압력에서 가스 압력 조절기에 대한 포괄적인 요구 사항을 제시하고 있습니다. 이 문서는 1세대 및 2세대 연료가스를 사용하는 압력 조절소에서의 조정 장치의 설계, 기능, 시험, 표시, 크기 및 문서화 요구 사항을 구체적으로 정의하며, 이는 유럽 내 기체 및 산업 설비에서 중요한 역할을 수행합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 최대 100 bar 및 DN 400까지의 공칭 직경을 허용하는 설계 기준을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이는 다양한 산업 환경에서의 가스 압력 조절기 사용을 지원하며, 고도의 안전성을 확보할 수 있도록 설계되었습니다. 특히, Annex ZA에 나열된 필수 안전 요구 사항은 유럽 압력 장비 법률에 따라 조정 장치의 안전성을 더욱 강화합니다. 또한, 다양한 온도 범주(−20 °C에서 +60 °C)와 별도의 모니터 장치 통합을 고려하여 유연성을 높이고 있습니다. 이 표준은 또한 가스 압력 조절기에서 일반적으로 발생할 수 있는 고장 상황에 대한 반응을 정의하며, “fail close” 및 “fail open” 유형의 압력 조절기를 포함합니다. 이는 가스 시스템의 안전성을 높이는 중요한 요소로, 사용 중 또는 유지 관리 시 적절한 감시를 통해 잔여 위험을 최소화할 수 있도록 합니다. 주요 요구 사항 외에도, 압력 부품, 보조 장치 및 연결 요소에 적합한 재료를 나열한 Annex G는 설비의 내구성과 안정성을 보장하는 데 기여합니다. 또한, 산업 프로세스 제어 밸브 및 특정 문서가 존재하는 조절기에는 적용되지 않음을 명시하여 표준 적용의 명확성을 더하고 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 334:2019+A1:2024는 가스 압력 조절기의 신뢰성과 안전성을 보장하는 데 필요한 모든 요구 사항을 충족하며, 다양한 산업 환경에서의 적용 가능성을 극대화하려는 노력이 잘 드러나 있습니다. 이러한 점에서 이 표준은 현재 기술 동향을 반영하고 있으며 가스 압력 조절기와 관련된 모든 이해 관계자에게 필수적인 문서로 자리매김할 것입니다.
The EN 334:2019+A1:2024 standard offers a comprehensive framework for gas pressure regulators designed to function efficiently under inlet pressures up to 10 MPa (100 bar). This European standard encompasses critical aspects including construction, functional specifications, testing, marking, sizing, and documentation requirements. One of its significant strengths is its applicability for regulators operating within a wide temperature range of -20 °C to +60 °C, making it versatile for various environmental conditions. The standard effectively addresses regulators used with fuel gases from the 1st and 2nd family, as defined in EN 437:2003+A1:2009. This scope is particularly relevant for pressure regulating stations that comply with EN 12186 or EN 12279, enhancing safety and reliability within transmission and distribution networks, as well as in commercial and industrial installations. The inclusion of specific temperature classes/types of regulators, alongside the possibility of incorporating safety shut-off devices and other monitoring technologies, positions this standard as crucial for ensuring operational safety and efficiency. Notably, the document also details essential safety requirements, excluding certain conditions like external and internal corrosion resistance, thereby simplifying compliance for manufacturers while addressing safety needs. Annex G's normative material specifications for pressure bearing parts and auxiliary devices provides practical guidance for compliance. This attention to material specifications correlates with ongoing integrity and performance, underscoring the standard's relevance in maintaining safety and functionality throughout the regulator's lifecycle. Furthermore, the standard's recognition of "fail close" and "fail open" types of pressure regulators demonstrates a proactive approach to managing foreseeable operational failures. This is particularly important given the potential hazards associated with gas pressure regulation. By integrating redundancy measures as specified in EN 12186, the standard builds a reliable framework that minimizes risks. In summary, EN 334:2019+A1:2024 establishes a solid foundation for the design and operation of gas pressure regulators within specific operational parameters, reinforcing the importance of safety and compliance in gas industry applications. Its comprehensive scope and attention to practical safety measures highlight its critical role in modern gas pressure regulation practices.
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