ISO 1496-2:2018

Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 2: Thermal containers

This document gives the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 thermal containers for international exchange and for conveyance of goods by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport.

Conteneurs de la série 1 — Spécifications et essais — Partie 2: Conteneurs à caractéristiques thermiques

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Nov-2018
• ICS: 55.180.10 - General purpose containers
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 104/SC 2 - Specific purpose containers
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 104/SC 2/WG 1 - Thermal containers
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 25-Mar-2024

Relations

• Revises: ISO 1496-2:2008 - Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 2: Thermal containers
• Effective Date: 20-Sep-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 1496-2
Sixth edition
2018-11
Series 1 freight containers —
Specification and testing —
Part 2:
Thermal containers
Conteneurs de la série 1 — Spécifications et essais —
Partie 2: Conteneurs à caractéristiques thermiques
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ISO 2018
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 3
5 Marking . 3
6 Dimensions and ratings . 4
6.1 External dimensions . 4
6.2 Internal dimensions. 4
6.3 Ratings . 4
7 Design requirements . 5
7.1 General . 5
7.2 Corner fittings . 6
7.3 Base structure . 6
7.4 End structure . 7
7.5 Side wall structure . 7
7.6 Walls . 7
7.7 Door opening . 7
7.8 Sanitary and taint-free requirements. 7
7.9 Requirements for optional features . 8
7.9.1 Fork-lift pockets . 8
7.9.2 Gooseneck tunnels . 8
7.9.3 Drains . 8
7.9.4 Water connections . 8
7.9.5 Picture frames . 8
7.9.6 Modified/controlled atmospheres . 8
7.9.7 Fresh air ventilation control . 9
7.9.8 Humidity control . 9
7.9.9 Load line . 9
7.9.10 Floor . . 9
7.9.11 Air circulation . 9
8 Testing . 9
8.1 General . 9
8.2 Test No. 13 — Airtightness test .11
8.2.1 General.11
8.2.2 Procedure .11
8.2.3 Requirements .11
8.3 Test No. 14 — Heat leakage test .11
8.3.1 General.11
8.3.2 Procedure .12
8.3.3 Heat leakage calculation .14
8.3.4 Requirements .14
8.4 Test No. 15 a) — Test of the performance of a thermal container under
refrigeration by a mechanical refrigeration unit (MRU) .14
8.4.1 General.14
8.4.2 Test conditions.15
8.4.3 Test procedure .15
8.4.4 Requirements .15
8.5 Test No. 15 b) — Functional test of a thermal container at high ambient
temperatures while being cooled by a mechanical refrigeration unit (MRU) .16
8.5.1 General.16
8.5.2 The thermal container shall be equipped with instruments for the
measurement of: .16
8.5.3 Test conditions.16
8.5.4 Test procedure .16
8.5.5 Requirements .17
8.6 Test No. 15 c) — Energy consumption of a thermal container at defined ambient
temperatures while being cooled by a mechanical refrigeration unit (MRU) .17
8.6.1 General.17
8.6.2 The thermal container shall be equipped with instruments for the
measurement of: .17
8.6.3 Test conditions.17
8.6.4 Test procedure .18
8.6.5 Requirements .18
8.7 Test No. 16 — Strength of mounting devices for removable equipment (where fitted) .18
8.7.1 General.18
8.7.2 Test No. 16 a) — Vertical loading .18
8.7.3 Test No. 16 b) — Horizontal loading .19
9 Electrical aspects of thermal containers .19
9.1 General .19
9.2 General requirements for standard voltage equipment .20
9.3 Remote condition monitoring .21
Annex A (normative) Requirements for cooling water connections .22
Annex B (informative) Picture frames .25
Annex C (normative) Air temperature measurement points .27
Annex D (normative) Phase connections to container plugs and sockets .30
Annex E (normative) Electric plug and socket, four-pin, 380/440
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