EN 589:2008
(Main)Automotive fuels - LPG - Requirements and test methods
Automotive fuels - LPG - Requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered automotive LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). It is applicable to automotive LPG for use in LPG engine vehicles designed to run on automotive LPG.
NOTE: For the purposes of this European Standard, the term “% (V/V)” is used to represent the volume fraction.
WARNING - Attention is drawn to the risk of fire and explosion when handling LPG and to the hazard to health which arises through inhalation of excessive amounts of LPG.
LPG is a highly volatile hydrocarbon liquid which is normally stored under pressure. If the pressure is released large volumes of gas will be produced which form flammable mixtures with air over the range of approximately 2 % (V/V) to 10 % (V/V). This European Standard involves the sampling, handling and testing of LPG. All procedures should be conducted away from sources of ignition such as naked flames, unprotected electrical equipment and electrostatic hazards. Testing should be performed as far as practicable under an electrically-safe ventilation hood.
LPG in liquid form can cause cold burns to the skin. Protective clothing such as gloves and goggles should be worn if contact with the skin is likely to occur.
Unnecessary inhalation of LPG vapour should be avoided. The operator should not be exposed to atmospheres containing more than 1 800 mg/m3 over an 8 h time-weighted average (TWA) reference period, or more than 2 250 mg/m3 over a short term, 10 min reference period. One of the tests described in this European Standard involves the operator inhaling a mixture of air and LPG vapour. Particular attention is drawn to the cautionary statement provided in A.1, where this method is referred to.
Kraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Flüssiggas - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren fest für Flüssiggas für Kraftfahrzeuge (LPG, en: Liquefied Petroleum Gas), wie dieses in den Markt gebracht und an Endverbraucher abgegeben wird. Die Norm gilt für Flüssiggas zum Betrieb von Fahrzeugen, die für den Betrieb mit diesem Kraftstoff ausgerüstet sind.
ANMERKUNG Für den Zweck dieser Europäischen Norm wird das Symbol % (V/V) verwendet, um Volumenanteil in % auszudrücken.
WARNUNG — Der Umgang mit Flüssiggas macht wegen Brand und Explosionsgefahr besondere Vorsichtsmaßnahmen erforderlich. Das Einatmen des Gases in größeren Mengen ist gesundheitsschädlich.
Flüssiggas ist ein Gemisch leichtflüchtiger, flüssiger Kohlenwasserstoffe, das im Normalfall unter Druck gelagert wird. Druckentlastung führt zur Entstehung großer Gasvolumina, die in Mischung mit Luft im Konzentrationsbereich von 2 % (V/V) bis 10 % (V/V) explosiv sind. Diese Europäische Norm hat den Umgang, die Probenahme und die Prüfung von Flüssiggas zum Inhalt. Beim Umgang mit Flüssiggas sind Zündquellen wie offene Flammen, ungeschützte elektrische Einrichtungen und elektrostatische Gefahrenquellen aus dem Handhabungsbereich zu entfernen. Prüfungen von Flüssiggas sind nach Möglichkeit in einem ex-geschützten Abzug durchzuführen.
Im flüssigen Zustand kann Flüssiggas zu Erfrierungen der Haut führen. Schutzkleidung, wie Handschuhe und Schutzbrillen sollten getragen werden, wenn Hautkontakt nicht sicher ausgeschlossen werden kann.
Unnötiges Einatmen von Flüssiggas sollte vermieden werden. Im Umgang mit Flüssiggas sollten Personen keiner Atmosphäre ausgesetzt sein, die im 8 Stunden Mittel mehr als 1 800 mg/m³ Flüssiggas enthält oder mehr als 2 250 mg/m³ über eine Zeitspanne von 10 min. Die vorliegende Europäische Norm enthält ein Prüfverfahren, bei dem der Prüfende eine Mischung aus Luft und Flüssiggasdämpfen inhaliert. Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen in A.1, der diese Prüfung behandelt, sind besonders zu beachten.
Carburants pour automobiles - GPL - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
La présente Norme européenne prescrit des exigences et des méthodes d'essai pour le carburant GPL (Gaz de
Pétrole Liquéfié) mis sur le marché et livré. Elle est applicable au carburant GPL destiné aux véhicules à moteur
conçus pour utiliser ce type de carburant.
NOTE Pour les besoins de la présente Norme européenne, la notation "% (V/V)" est utilisée pour représenter la fraction
volumique.
AVERTISSEMENT — L’attention est particulièrement attirée sur les risques d'incendie ou d'explosion lors de la
manipulation du GPL et sur les dangers que représenterait pour la santé l'inhalation de quantités excessives de GPL.
Les GPL sont des hydrocarbures liquides hautement volatils, normalement stockés sous pression. Si la pression est
relâchée, la vaporisation de ces produits entraîne la production de volumes appréciables de gaz capables de former
avec l'air des mélanges explosifs dans les limites d'environ 2 % (V/V) à 10 % (V/V). La présente Norme européenne
comprend l'échantillonnage, la manipulation et les essais sur le GPL. Il convient que toutes les opérations soient
effectuées loin de toute source d'inflammation telle que flammes nues, équipements électriques non anti-déflagrants
et risques électrostatiques. Il convient que les essais soient effectués dans la mesure du possible sous une hotte
ventilée avec installation électrique anti-déflagrante.
Le GPL sous forme liquide peut provoquer des brûlures de la peau. Des équipements de protection tels que gants et
lunettes de sécurité sont recommandés en cas de risque de contact avec la peau.
Il convient d’éviter toute inhalation inutile de vapeur de GPL. Il convient d'éviter que l'opérateur ne soit exposé à des
atmosphères contenant plus de 1 800 mg/m3 sur une période de référence moyenne de 8 h (valeur moyenne
d'exposition, VME) ou plus de 2 250 mg/m3 sur une période de référence de 10 min (valeur limite d'exposition, VLE).
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Automotive fuels - LPG - Requirements and test methods
Kraftstoff fur Kraftfahrzeuge - Flussiggas - Anforderungen und Prufverfahren
Carburants pour automobiles - GPL - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 589:2008
ICS:
75.160.20 7HNRþDJRULYD Liquid fuels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 589
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2008
ICS 75.160.20 Supersedes EN 589:2004
English Version
Automotive fuels - LPG - Requirements and test methods
Carburants pour automobiles - GPL - Exigences et Kraftstoffe für Kraftfahrzeuge - Flüssiggas - Anforderungen
méthodes d'essai und Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 June 2008.
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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope.4
2 Normative references.4
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Sampling.5
5 Pump marking.5
6 Requirements and test methods.5
6.1 General .5
6.2 Water content.6
6.3 Odour.6
6.4 Density.7
6.5 Precision and dispute .7
Annex A (normative) Test method for odour of LPG .8
A.1 Introduction.8
A.2 Principle.8
A.3 Material .8
A.4 Apparatus.8
A.5 Procedure.9
A.6 Expression of results.9
Annex B (normative) Method of calculation of the Motor Octane Number (MON) from
compositional analysis of LPG .10
B.1 Introduction.10
B.2 Principle.10
B.3 Determination .10
B.4 Calculation and expression of results .10
B.5 Reporting.10
Annex C (normative) Absolute vapour pressure blending factors (kPa).12
Annex D (informative) Seasonal gauge vapour pressure limits at 40 °°C .13
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Bibliography.14
Foreword
This document (EN 589:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 19 “Petroleum
products, lubricants and related products”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
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 February 2009, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by February 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN 589:2004.
Differences between this document and EN 589:2004 include:
introduction of two new test methods for residues replacing the formerly applied EN ISO 13757 [1],
introduction of a revised specification of residue content,
introduction of a new test method for free water detection,
update of the values in Table C.1 in terms of the number of digits.
Next, the Technical Corrigendum on the 2004 edition on Table B.1, as published in 2005, has been
incorporated.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for marketed and delivered automotive
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). It is applicable to automotive LPG for use in LPG engine vehicles designed
to run on automotive LPG.
NOTE: For the purposes of this European Standard, the term “% (V/V)” is used to represent the volume fraction.
WARNING - Attention is drawn to the risk of fire and explosion when handling LPG and to the hazard
to health which arises through inhalation of excessive amounts of LPG.
LPG is a highly volatile hydrocarbon liquid which is normally stored under pressure. If the pressure
is released large volumes of gas will be produced which form flammable mixtures with air over the
range of approximately 2 % (V/V) to 10 % (V/V). This European Standard involves the sampling,
handling and testing of LPG. All procedures should be conducted away from sources of ignition
such as naked flames, unprotected electrical equipment and electrostatic hazards. Testing should be
performed as far as practicable under an electrically-safe ventilation hood.
LPG in liquid form can cause cold burns to the skin. Protective clothing such as gloves and goggles
should be worn if contact with the skin is likely to occur.
Unnecessary inhalation of LPG vapour should be avoided. The operator should not be exposed to
atmospheres containing more than 1 800 mg/m over an 8 h time-weighted average (TWA) reference
period, or more than 2 250 mg/m over a short term, 10 min reference period. One of the tests
described in this European Standard involves the operator inhaling a mixture of air and LPG vapour.
Particular attention is drawn to the cautionary statement provided in A.1, where this method is
referred to.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 15469:2007, Petroleum products – Test method for free water in liquefied petroleum gas by visual
inspection
EN 15470:2007, Liquefied petroleum gases – Determination of dissolved residues - High temperature Gas
chromatographic method
EN 15471:2007, Liquefied petroleum gases – Determination of dissolved residues - High temperature
gravimetric method
EN ISO 4256:1998, Liquefied petroleum gases - Determination of gauge vapour pressure - LPG method
(ISO 4256:1996)
EN ISO 4257:2001, Liquefied petroleum gases - Method of sampling (ISO 4257:2001)
EN ISO 4259:2006, Petroleum products - Determination and application of precision data in relation to
methods of test (ISO 4259:2006)
EN ISO 6251:1998, Liquefied petroleum gases - Corrosiveness to copper - Copper strip test
(ISO 6251:1996)
EN ISO 8819:1995, Liquefied petroleum gases - Detection of hydrogen sulfide - Lead acetate method
(ISO 8819:1993)
EN ISO 8973:1999, Liquefied petroleum gases - Calculation method for density and vapour pressure
(ISO 8973:1997)
EN 24260:1994, Petroleum products and hydrocarbons - Determination of sulfur content - Wickbold
combustion method (ISO 4260:1987)
EN 27941:1993, Commercial propane and butane - Analysis by gas chromatography (ISO 7941:1988)
ASTM D 3246-05, Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum gas by oxidative microcoulometry
ASTM D 6667-04, Standard test method for determination of total volatile sulfur in gaseous hydrocarbons
and liquefied petroleum gases by ultraviolet fluorescence
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
petroleum gas that can be stored and/or handled in the liquid phase under moderate conditions of pressure
and at ambient temperature, consisting predominantly of propane, butanes, with small proportions of
propene, butenes and pentanes/pentenes
4 Sampling
Samples shall be taken as described in EN ISO 4257 and/or in accordance with the requirements of national
standards or regulations for the sampling of automotive LPG. The national requirements shall be set out in
detail or shall be referred to by reference in a national annex to this European Standard.
In view of the sensitivity of some of the test methods referred to in this European Standard, particular attention
shall be paid to compliance with any guidance on sampling containers which is included in the test method
standard.
NOTE 1 It is important that the sampling procedure is followed in detail in order to avoid evaporation losses.
NOTE 2 Before sampling from the dispenser hose, 20 l of product should be pumped or recirculated, in order to
obtain a representative sample.
5 Pump marking
Information to be marked on dispensing pumps used for delivering automotive LPG, and the dimensions of
the mark shall be in accordance with the requirements of national standards or regulations for the marking of
pumps for automotive LPG.
Such requirements shall be set out in detail or shall be referred to by reference in a national annex to this
European Standard.
6 Requirements and test methods
6.1 General
When tested by the methods of test given in Table 1, automotive LPG fuel shall comply with the limiting
requirements specified in that Table.
For the minimum vapour pressure, five grades, A, B, C, D and E are given to allow for seasonal limits to be
set nationally for each period of the year. In a national annex to this European Standard, each country shall
indicate which grade(s) it adopts to achieve a minimum vapour pressure of 150 kPa (gauge) throughout the
entire year and shall detail the date range in which the selected grade applies.
Table 1 - Requirements and test methods
a
Property Unit Limits Test method
(See 2. Normative
Minimum Maximum
references)
Motor octane number, MON 89,0 Annex B
Total dienes content
mole % 0,5 EN 27941
(including 1.3 butadiene)
Hydrogen sulphide negative EN ISO 8819
EN 24260
b
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