ISO 20766-19:2025
(Main)Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel system components — Part 19: Gas-tube pressure relief valves
Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel system components — Part 19: Gas-tube pressure relief valves
This document specifies general requirements and definitions of liquefied petroleum gas fuel (LPG) components, intended for use on the types of motor vehicles as defined in ISO 3833. It also provides general design principles and specifies requirements for instructions and marking. This document is applicable to vehicles (mono-fuel, bi-fuel or dual-fuel applications) that use gaseous fuels in accordance with ISO 9162. It is not applicable to: — fuel containers; — stationary gas engines; — container mounting hardware; — electronic fuel management; — refuelling receptacles. Miscellaneous components not specifically addressed in this document can be examined for conformity with the criteria of any applicable part of the ISO 20766 series, including testing to the appropriate functional tests. All references to pressure in this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified. This document applies to devices that have a service pressure in the range of 110 kPa (butane rich at 20 °C) and 840 kPa (propane at 20 °C). Other service pressures can be accommodated by adjusting the pressure by the appropriate factor (ratio).
Véhicules routiers — Équipements pour véhicules utilisant le gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL) comme combustible — Partie 19: Soupape de sécurité à tube de gaz
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International
Standard
ISO 20766-19
First edition
Road vehicles — Liquefied
2025-03
petroleum gas (LPG) fuel system
components —
Part 19:
Gas-tube pressure relief valves
Véhicules routiers — Équipements pour véhicules utilisant le gaz
de pétrole liquéfié (GPL) comme combustible —
Partie 19: Soupape de sécurité à tube de gaz
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Markings . 2
5 Construction and assembly . 2
6 Tests . 3
6.1 Applicability .3
6.2 Hydrostatic strength .3
6.3 Leakage .3
6.4 Continued operation (endurance) .4
6.5 Operational test .4
6.5.1 General .4
6.5.2 Test procedure.4
6.5.3 Test No. 1: Start-to-discharge and resealing pressures of pressure relief valves .4
6.5.4 Test No. 2: Flow capacity .5
6.5.5 Test No. 3: Recheck start-to-discharge and resealing pressures .6
6.6 Creep test.6
7 Production batch inspection and acceptance testing . 6
Bibliography . 7
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Foreword
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International Standard ISO 20766-19:2025(en)
Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel system
components —
Part 19:
Gas-tube pressure relief valves
1 Scope
This document specifies general requirements and definitions of liquefied petroleum gas fuel (LPG)
components, intended for use on the types of motor vehicles as defined in ISO 3833. It also provides general
design principles and specifies requirements for instructions and marking.
This document is applicable to vehicles (mono-fuel, bi-fuel or dual-fuel applications) that use gaseous fuels in
accordance with ISO 9162. It is not applicable to:
— fuel containers;
— stationary gas engines;
— container mounting hardware;
— electronic fuel management;
— refuelling receptacles.
Miscellaneous components not specifically addressed in this document can be examined for conformity with
the criteria of any applicable part of the ISO 20766 series, including testing to the appropriate functional tests.
All references to pressure in this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified.
This document applies to devices that have a service pressure in the range of 110 kPa (butane rich at 20 °C)
and 840 kPa (propane at 20 °C). Other service pressures can be accommodated by adjusting the pressure by
the appropriate factor (ratio).
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.
ISO 20766-1, Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems components — Part 1: General
requirements and definitions
ISO 20766-2:2018, Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems components — Part 2:
Performance and general test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 20766-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
discharge pressure
pressure at which the pressure relief valve opens to release the pressure
3.2
flow capacity
relieving capacity of a gas-tube pressure relief valve measured at the flow-rating pressure
Note 1 to entry: Flow capacity is expressed in m /min of air at a temperature of 15 °C and at a pressure of 100 kPa.
4 Markings
Marking of the component shall provide sufficient information to trace:
a) the manufacturer or agent’s name, trademark or symbol;
b) the model designation (part number);
c) the discharge pressure or discharge pressure and temperature range;
d) the flow capacity;
e) the direction of flow (when necessary for correct installation).
The following additional markings are recommended:
— the type of fuel;
— electrical ratings (if applicable);
— the symbol of the certification agency;
— the type approval number;
— the serial number or date code;
— a reference to this document.
NOTE This information can be provided by a suitable identification code on at least one part of the component
when it consists of more than one part.
5 Construction and assembly
The gas-tube pressure relief valve is a device used to prevent the build-up of pressure in the tubes above a
pre-set value. The gas-tube pressure relief valve shall comply with the applicable provisions of ISO 20766-1
and ISO 20766-2, and with the tests specified in Clause 6 of this document.
General provisions for the gas-tube pressure relief valve are:
— mounting location shall ensure the unrestricted discharge flow and
shall not impinge on enclosed areas, other vehicles, exterior-mounted systems with air intake (i.e. air-
conditioning systems), engine intakes, or engine exhaust;
— gas-tube pressure relief valves shall have the following discharge pressures:
— 3,200 ± 100 kPa if the working pressure (WP) is <3 MPa;
— 1,07 WP of the pipe ±100 kPa if the working pressure is >3 MPa;
— gas-tube pressure relief valves shall not have leakage up to:
— 3,000 kPa if the working pressure is <3 MPa;
— working pressure of the pipe if the working pressure is >3 MPa.
6 Tests
6.1 Applicability
Table 1 indicates the tests that shall be carried out.
Table 1 — Applicable tests
Test procedure as
Specific test requirements
required by
Test Applicable
of this document
ISO 20766-2
Hydrostatic strength X X X (see 6.2)
Leakage X X X (see 6.3)
Excess torque resistance X X
Bending moment X X
Continued operation (en-
X X (see 6.4)
durance)
Corrosion resistance X X
Operational test X X (see 6.5)
Vibration resistance X X
Brass material
X X
compatibility
Oxygen ageing X X
Non-metallic
X X
material immersion
Ozone ageing X X
Resistance to dry-heat X X
Temperature cycle test X X
Flow capacity test X X (see 6.5.4)
Creep test X X (see 6.6)
6.2 Hydrostatic strength
Test the gas-tube pressure relief valve in accordance with the procedure for testing hydrostatic strength
specified in ISO 20766-2:2018, Clause 5. The test pressure shall be 2,25 times the working pressure.
The purpose of this test is to check the strength of the body of the gas-tube pressure relief valve. If necessary,
the moving part should be blocked to achieve the 2,25 times working pressure.
6.3 Leakage
Test the gas-tube pressure relief valve at the temperatures and pressures given in Table 2.
Table 2 — Test temperatures and pressures
Pressure
Temperature
Factor × working pressure
°C
(WP)
(±5 °C)
First test Second test
−40 or −20 1 × WP 0,025 × WP
20 0,025 × WP
1 × WP
85 or 120 0,05 × WP
6.4 Continued operation (endurance)
The gas-tube pressure relief valve shall be capable of withstanding 200 cycles when tested in accordance
with the provisions of the continued operation test procedure given in ISO 20766-2:2018, Clause 9 and the
following.
a) A test cycle consists of pressurizing the gas-tube pressure relief valve to the discharge pressure. This
shall cause the gas-tube pressure relief valve to open and vent. Once the valve is venting, reduce the
inlet pressure. The cycle is finished when the gas-tube pressure relief valve re-seats. Cycle time shall be
within a period of 10 s ± 2 s.
b) After 200 cycles, test the gas-tube pressure relief valve for leakage at 20 °C ± 5 °C at its 1 × working
pressure.
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