SIST EN 14334:2015
(Main)LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and testing of LPG road tankers
LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and testing of LPG road tankers
This document specifies minimum requirements for the inspection and testing of the LPG road tanker, which includes its pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment.
This document does not specify requirements for the initial inspection (after manufacture) of a pressure vessel, see EN 12493 or for service equipment on the road tanker, see EN 12252.
This document does not apply to compartmented road tankers.
NOTE 1 There is no upper size limit for the pressure vessel as this will be determined by the gross vehicle weight limitation.
NOTE 2 For inspection and testing requirements of equipment other than the pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment, see applicable regulations.
Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Inspektion und Prüfung von Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG)
Dieses Dokument legt Mindestanforderungen an die Inspektion und Prüfung von Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG), einschließlich des Druckbehälters, der Ausrüstungsteile und der Flüssiggas-Fahrzeug-ausrüstung (LPG) fest.
Dieses Dokument enthält keine Anforderungen an die erstmalige Prüfung (nach der Herstellung) des Druckbehälters, siehe EN 12493 oder für die Bedienungsausrüstung des Straßentankwagens, siehe EN 12252.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Straßentankwagen, die in mehrere Abschnitte unterteilt sind.
ANMERKUNG 1 Es besteht keine obere Begrenzung für die Größe der Druckbehälter, da diese durch die Bruttomasse des Fahrzeugs begrenzt wird.
ANMERKUNG 2 Für die Inspektions- und Prüfanforderungen von anderer Ausrüstung als Druckbehälter, Ausrüstungsteile und Flüssiggas-Fahrzeugausrüstung, siehe die jeweiligen anwendbaren Rechtsvorschriften.
Équipements pour GPL et leurs accessoires - Inspection et essais des véhicules citernes routiers pour GPL
Le présent document spécifie les exigences minimales relatives à l'inspection et aux essais des véhicules-citernes routiers pour GPL qui incluent les réservoirs sous pression, leurs accessoires et les équipements pour véhicules GPL.
Le présent document ne spécifie pas d'exigences relatives à l'inspection initiale du réservoir sous pression (après fabrication) (voir l'EN 12493) ou de l'équipement de service des véhicules-citernes routiers (voir l'EN 12252).
Le présent document ne s'applique pas aux véhicules-citernes compartimentés.
NOTE 1 Il n'y a pas de limite supérieure de taille pour le réservoir sous pression dans la mesure où elle est déterminée par la limitation de masse brute du véhicule.
NOTE 2 Pour les exigences d'inspection et d'essais des équipements autres que le réservoir sous pression, ses accessoires et les équipements pour véhicules GPL, voir les réglementations en vigueur.
Oprema in pribor za utekočinjeni naftni plin (UNP) - Pregledi in preskušanje cestnih cistern za utekočinjeni naftni plin (UNP)
Ta dokument določa minimalne zahteve za preglede in preskušanje cestnih cistern za utekočinjeni naftni plin (UNP), kar zajema njihove tlačne posode, pribor in opremo za vozilo za UNP.
Ta dokument ne določa zahtev za začetni pregled (po izdelavi) tlačne posode, glej standard EN 12493, ali za obratovalno opremo cestne cisterne, glej standard EN 12252.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za cestne cisterne z več predelki.
OPOMBA 1: Zgornje omejitve velikosti tlačne posode ni, ker je ta določena z omejitvijo bruto teže vozila.
OPOMBA 2: Za zahteve glede pregledov in preskušanja opreme, ki ni tlačna posoda, pribor in oprema za vozilo za UNP, glej veljavne predpise.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.SUHVNXãDQMHFlüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Inspektion und Prüfung von Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG)Équipements pour GPL et leurs accessoires - Inspection et essais des véhicules citernes routiers pour GPLLPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and testing of LPG road tankers43.080.10Tovornjaki in priklopnikiTrucks and trailers23.020.20Posode in vsebniki, montirani na vozilaVessels and containers mounted on vehiclesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14334:2014SIST EN 14334:2015en,fr,de01-januar-2015SIST EN 14334:2015SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 14334:2015
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14334
November 2014 ICS 43.080.10 Supersedes EN 14334:2005English Version
LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and testing of LPG road tankers
Équipements pour GPL et leurs accessoires - Inspection et essais des véhicules citernes routiers pour GPL
Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Inspektion und Prüfung von Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 September 2014.
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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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EN 14334:2014 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3 Introduction .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .6 4 Inspection and testing .7 5 Inspection and testing requirements .7 5.1 General .7 5.2 Inspection of the necessary documents .8 5.3 Inspection of the interior of the pressure vessel .8 5.4 Inspection of the exterior of the pressure vessel .8 5.5 Hydraulic pressure testing .9 5.6 Inspection of the vehicle LPG equipment and accessories . 12 5.7 Leakproofness test . 12 5.8 Inspection of pressure vessel or structural equipment after repair. 13 5.9 Re-inspection . 13 6 Inspection certificate and marking . 14 6.1 Certification of periodic, intermediate inspection and exceptional check . 14 6.2 Marking . 14 Annex A (informative)
Road tanker inspection/check certificate . 15 Annex B (informative)
Environmental Checklist . 16 Bibliography . 17
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EN 14334:2014 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 14334:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 286 “Liquefied petroleum gas equipment and accessories”, the secretariat of which is held by NSAI. 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 May 2015 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2015. 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 14334 :2005. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. This document has been submitted for reference into the technical annexes of the ADR [1]. The main modifications with regard to EN 14334:2005 are: a) the definitions in Clause 3 were updated; b) Clause 4, Table 1 was adapted to ADR requirements; c) subclause 5.4 was adapted to ADR requirements; d) subclause 5.5 was reviewed to provide detailed prerequisites and requirements on NDT techniques used as an alternative to hydraulic pressure test; e) subclause 5.7.2 was corrected to accommodate for typical working pressures for LPG pressure vessels; f) an environmental checklist (Annex B) was added; g) document was adapted to current CEN regulations. 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, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 14334:2015
EN 14334:2014 (E) 4 Introduction This document calls for the use of substances and procedures that may be injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and does not absolve the user from legal obligations relating to health and safety at any stage. The frequencies of the different types of pressure vessel inspection are given by the relevant international regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods. Protection of the environment is a key political issue in Europe and elsewhere. Protection of the environment is taken in a very broad sense. What is meant is the total life cycle aspects of, e.g. a product on the environment, including expenditure of energy and during all phases from mining of raw materials, fabrication, packaging, distribution, use, scrapping, recycling of materials, etc.
NOTE Annex B indicates which clauses in this standard address environmental issues. Clauses addressing environmental issues are restricted to a general guidance. Limiting values can be specified in national laws. It is recommended that companies using this standard develop an environmental management policy. For guidance, see EN ISO 14001. It has been assumed in the drafting of this document that the execution of its provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people. SIST EN 14334:2015
EN 14334:2014 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the inspection and testing of the LPG road tanker, which includes its pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment. This European Standard does not specify requirements for the initial inspection (after manufacture) of a pressure vessel, see EN 12493, or for service equipment on the road tanker, see EN 12252. This European Standard does not apply to compartmented road tankers. NOTE 1 There is no upper size limit for the pressure vessel as this will be determined by the gross vehicle weight limitation. NOTE 2 For inspection and testing requirements of equipment other than the pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment, see applicable regulations. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 837-1:1996, Pressure gauges - Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges - Dimensions, metrology, requirements and testing EN 837-3:1996, Pressure gauges - Part 3: Diaphragm and capsule pressure gauges - Dimensions, metrology, requirements and testing EN 1711, Non-destructive examination of welds - Eddy current examination of welds by complex plane analysis EN 12252, LPG equipment and accessories - Equipping of LPG road tankers EN 12493, LPG equipment and accessories - Welded steel pressure vessels for LPG road tankers - Design and manufacture EN 13109, LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal EN ISO 3452-1, Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles (ISO 3452-1) EN ISO 5579, Non-destructive testing - Radiographic testing of metallic materials using film and X- or gamma rays - Basic rules (ISO 5579) EN ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel (ISO 9712) EN ISO 17636-2, Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing - Part 2: X- and gamma-ray techniques with digital detectors (ISO 17636-2) EN ISO 17638, Non-destructive testing of welds - Magnetic particle testing (ISO 17638) EN ISO 17640, Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Techniques, testing levels, and assessment (ISO 17640) SIST EN 14334:2015
EN 14334:2014 (E) 6 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 liquefied petroleum gas LPG low pressure liquefied gas composed of one or more light hydrocarbons which are assigned to UN 1011, UN 1075, UN 1965, UN 1969 or UN 1978 only and which consists mainly of propane, propene, butane, butane isomers, butene with traces of other hydrocarbon gases 3.2 periodic inspection activities carried out at defined intervals, such as examining, measuring, testing or gauging the characteristics of a pressure vessel and comparing these with specified requirements 3.3 intermediate inspection inspection carried out between the initial and first periodic inspection, or between two periodic inspections, the results of which are recorded 3.4 vehicle LPG equipment equipment and pipework on the road tanker which is in contact with LPG and forms part of the LPG operating system, shut-down system or safety system, but which is not directly connected to the pressure vessel and is not part of the automotive LPG system 3.5 accessories devices connected to the system whose main function is not for the storage or conveyance of LPG Note 1 to entry: Referred to as “service equipment” in ADR. 3.6 repair correction of a defect Note 1 to entry: It does not include normal service and maintenance operations of the shell or service equipment or replacement of gaskets or service equipment to the same specification. 3.7 road tanker rigid vehicle, semi-trailer or trailer comprising of one or more fixed pressure vessels Note 1 to entry: Referred to as fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks in the ADR. 3.8 exceptional check inspection/test after repair of the vessel, vessel accessories, vehicle LPG equipment or structural equipment 3.9 gas-free less than 20 % of the lower explosive limit of LPG in air 3.10 inspector individual or a body approved by the competent authority to perform designated inspections and tests SIST EN 14334:2015
EN 14334:2014 (E) 7 3.11 inspection body independent inspection and testing body approved by the competent authority 3.12 structural equipment external reinforcing, fastening or stabilizing member of the shell, being an integral part of and directly welded to the shell, or to a backing plate on the shell 3.13 hot work any work that requires a flame or other ignition source for its execution, or which could produce or expose a possible source of ignition (e.g. sparks) capable of igniting flammable gases, liquids or other materials 4 Inspection and testing The requirements for inspection and testing, as detailed below, shall apply to pressure vessels designed and manufactured in accordance with EN 12493 and equipped in accordance with EN 12252, but can also be used for existing pressure vessel designs. The following inspections/tests/checks shall be carried out, under the supervision of the inspector, in accordance with Table 1. NOTE According to ADR testing, inspection and certification duties are allocated to either the competent authority or to inspection bodies. ADR includes detailed requirements on the qualification, obligations, accreditation and approval of these inspection bodies as well as the frequency for inspections and tests. Table 1 — Required inspections/tests Inspections/Tests Clause Intermediate Periodic Exceptional checks a Necessary documents 5.2 X X X Interior of the pressure vessel 5.3 – X X Exterior of the pressure vessel 5.4 X X X Hydraulic pressure 5.5 – X X Accessories 5.6 X X X Vehicle LPG equipment 5.6 X X X Leakproofness
5.7 X X X Structural equipment – after repair 5.8 – – X a As appropriate to the repair. If the pressure vessel is being remounted then all inspections shall be as for the original construction. An exceptional check can be required when the safety of the accessories, vehicle LPG equipment, the pressure vessel, or structural equipment may have been impaired as a result of repairs, alterations or accidents. 5 Inspection and testing requirements 5.1 General Additional inspections/tests/checks can be required, subject to the results of the inspections/tests/checks required by this clause. SIST EN 14334:2015
EN 14334:2014 (E) 8 Precautions shall be taken for the safety of the inspecting personnel, and any other personnel in the vicinity of the road tanker, when inspections/tests are carried out. 5.2 Inspection of the necessary documents The following documents shall be provided for the inspection: — certificate of initial inspection, — type approval documentation, — certificate of last periodic inspection, or — certificate of intermediate inspection/ exceptional check, if applicable. The documents shall be inspected to ensure that they are relevant to the pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment, and that they are satisfactory. Additional requirements and remarks in these documents shall be taken into account. 5.3 Inspection of the interior of the pressure vessel The pressure vessel shall be empty, clean, certified gas-free and safe to enter at the time of inspection. Suitable methods for gas freeing are described in EN 13109. A complete visual internal inspection shall be performed. The entire surface of the pressure vessel shall be inspected for: — surface defects such as dents, cuts,
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Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG)
Équipements pour GPL et leurs accessoires - Inspection et essais des véhicules citernes
routiers pour GPL
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprEN 14334
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
FprEN 14334
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2014
ICS 43.080.10 Will supersede EN 14334:2005
English Version
LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and testing of LPG
road tankers
Équipements pour GPL et leurs accessoires - Inspection et Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Inspektion und
essais des véhicules citernes routiers pour GPL Prüfung von Straßentankwagen für Flüssiggas (LPG)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical
Committee CEN/TC 286.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Inspection and testing .7
5 Inspection and testing requirements .7
5.1 General .7
5.2 Inspection of the necessary documents .8
5.3 Inspection of the interior of the pressure vessel .8
5.4 Inspection of the exterior of the pressure vessel .8
5.4.1 External visual inspection .8
5.4.2 Inspection of earthing .8
5.4.3 Pressure vessel inspection procedures .9
5.4.4 Inspection criteria .9
5.5 Hydraulic pressure testing .9
5.5.1 General .9
5.5.2 Hydraulic test pressure .9
5.5.3 Hydraulic pressure test liquid .9
5.5.4 Pressurisation . 10
5.5.5 Test duration . 10
5.5.6 Measurement . 10
5.5.7 Evaluation of the test . 10
5.5.8 Alternatives to the periodic hydraulic test . 10
5.6 Inspection of the vehicle LPG equipment and accessories . 12
5.6.1 Inspection . 12
5.6.2 Satisfactory operation . 12
5.6.3 Hose end couplings . 12
5.6.4 Emergency Shut-Down system (ESD) . 12
5.7 Leakproofness test . 12
5.7.1 General . 12
5.7.2 Leakproofness test pressure . 12
5.7.3 Extent of test . 13
5.7.4 Evaluation of the test . 13
5.8 Inspection of pressure vessel or structural equipment after repair. 13
5.9 Re-inspection . 13
6 Inspection certificate and marking . 13
6.1 Certification of periodic, intermediate inspection and exceptional check . 13
6.2 Marking . 14
Annex A (informative) Road tanker inspection/check certificate . 15
Annex B (informative) Environmental Checklist . 16
Bibliography . 17
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Foreword
This document (FprEN 14334:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 286 “Liquefied
petroleum gas equipment and accessories”, the secretariat of which is held by NSAI.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
This document has been submitted for reference into the technical annexes of the ADR [1].
The main modifications with regard to EN 14334:2005 are:
a) the definitions in Clause 3 were updated;
b) Clause 4, Table 1 was adapted to ADR requirements;
c) Subclause 5.4 was adapted to ADR requirements;
d) Subclause 5.5 was reviewed to provide detailed prerequisites and requirements on NDT techniques used
as an alternative to hydraulic pressure test;
e) Subclause 5.7.2 was corrected to accommodate for typical working pressures for LPG pressure vessels;
f) an environmental checklist (Annex B) was added;
g) document was adapted to current CEN regulations.
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Introduction
This document calls for the use of substances and procedures that may be injurious to health if adequate
precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and does not absolve the user from legal
obligations relating to health and safety at any stage.
The frequencies of the different types of pressure vessel inspection are given by the relevant international
regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods.
Protection of the environment is a key political issue in Europe and elsewhere. Protection of the environment
is taken in a very broad sense. What is meant is the total life cycle aspects of, e.g. a product on the
environment, including expenditure of energy and during all phases from mining of raw materials, fabrication,
packaging, distribution, use, scrapping, recycling of materials, etc.
NOTE Annex B indicates which clauses in this standard address environmental issues. Clauses addressing
environmental issues are restricted to a general guidance. Limiting values can be specified in national laws.
It is recommended that companies using this standard develop an environmental management policy. For
guidance see EN ISO 14001.
It has been assumed in the drafting of this document that the execution of its provisions is entrusted to
appropriately qualified and experienced people.
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1 Scope
This document specifies minimum requirements for the inspection and testing of the LPG road tanker, which
includes its pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle LPG equipment.
This document does not specify requirements for the initial inspection (after manufacture) of a pressure
vessel, see EN 12493 or for service equipment on the road tanker, see EN 12252.
This document does not apply to compartmented road tankers.
NOTE 1 There is no upper size limit for the pressure vessel as this will be determined by the gross vehicle weight
limitation.
NOTE 2 For inspection and testing requirements of equipment other than the pressure vessel, accessories and vehicle
LPG equipment, see applicable regulations.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 444, Non-destructive testing — General principles for radiographic examination of metallic materials by X-
and gamma-rays
EN 837-1:1996, Pressure gauges - Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges - Dimensions, metrology,
requirements and testing
EN 837-3:1996, Pressure gauges - Part 3: Diaphragm and capsule pressure gauges - Dimensions, metrology,
requirements and testing
EN 1711, Non-destructive examination of welds - Eddy current examination of welds by complex plane
analysis
EN 12252, LPG equipment and accessories - Equipping of LPG road tankers
EN 12493, LPG equipment and accessories - Welded steel pressure vessels for LPG road tankers - Design
and manufacture
EN 13109, LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal
EN ISO 3452-1, Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles (ISO 3452-1)
EN ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel (ISO 9712)
EN ISO 17636-2, Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing - Part 2: X- and gamma-ray
techniques with digital detectors (ISO 17636-2)
EN ISO 17638, Non-destructive testing of welds - Magnetic particle testing (ISO 17638)
EN ISO 17640, Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Techniques, testing levels, and
assessment (ISO 17640)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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3.1
liquefied petroleum gas
LPG
low pressure liquefied gas composed of one or more light hydrocarbons which are assigned to UN 1011,
UN 1075, UN 1965, UN 1969 or UN 1978 only and which consists mainly of propane, propene, butane,
butane isomers, butene with traces of other hydrocarbon gases
3.2
periodic inspection
activities carried out at defined intervals, such as examining, measuring, testing or gauging the characteristics
of a pressure vessel and comparing these with specified requirements
3.3
intermediate inspection
inspection carried out between the initial and first periodic inspection, or between two periodic inspections, the
results of which are recorded
3.4
vehicle LPG equipment
equipment and pipework on the road tanker which is in contact with LPG and forms part of the LPG operating
system, shut-down system or safety system, but which is not directly connected to the pressure vessel and is
not part of the automotive LPG system
3.5
accessories
devices connected to the system whose main function is not for the storage or conveyance of LPG
Note 1 to entry: Referred to as “service equipment” in ADR.
3.6
repair
correction of a defect
Note 1 to entry: It does not include normal service and maintenance operations of the shell or service equipment or
replacement of gaskets or service equipment to the same specification.
3.7
road tanker
rigid vehicle, semi-trailer or trailer comprising of one or more fixed pressure vessels
Note 1 to entry: Referred to as fixed tanks (tank-vehicles) and demountable tanks in the ADR.
3.8
exceptional check
inspection/test after repair of the vessel, vessel accessories, vehicle LPG equipment or structural equipment
3.9
gas-free
less than 20 % of the lower explosive limit of LPG in air
3.10
inspector
individual or a body approved by the competent authority to perform designated inspections and tests
3.11
inspection body
independent inspection and testing body approved by the competent authority
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3.12
structural equipment
external reinforcing, fastening or stabilizing member of the shell, being an integral part of and directly welded
to the shell, or to a backing plate on the shell
3.13
hot work
any work that requires a flame or other ignition source for its execution, or which could produce or expose a
possible source of ignition (e.g. sparks) capable of igniting flammable gases, liquids or other materials
4 Inspection and testing
The requirements for inspection and testing, as detailed below, shall apply to pressure vessels designed and
manufactured in accordance with EN 12493 and equipped in accordance with EN 12252, but can also be
used for existing pressure vessel designs.
The following inspections/tests/checks shall be carried out, under the supervision of the inspector, in
accordance with Table 1.
NOTE According to ADR testing, inspection and certification duties are allocated to either the competent authority or
to inspection bodies. ADR includes detailed requirements on the qualification, obligations, accreditation and approval of
these inspection bodies as well as the frequency for inspections and tests.
Table 1 — Required inspections/tests
a
Inspections/Tests Clause Intermediate Periodic Exceptional checks
Necessary documents 5.2 X X X
Interior of the pressure vessel 5.3 – X X
Exterior of the pressure vessel 5.4 X X X
Hydraulic pressure 5.5 – X X
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