SIST EN 13109:2011
(Main)LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal
LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal
This European Standard specifies methods for the safe gas freeing and disposal of LPG tanks and drums above 150-litre water capacity.
This European Standard is applicable to the following:
- tanks manufactured in accordance with EN 12542;
- drums manufactured in accordance with EN 14893, and
- LPG tanks and drums manufactured in accordance with any other pressure vessel code.
Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Behälter und Fässer für Flüssiggas (LPG) - Entsorgung
Diese Europäische Norm legt Verfahren für die sichere Entgasung und Entsorgung von LPG-Druckbehältern und LPG-Fässern mit einem Fassungsraum von über 150 Liter fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für:
- in Übereinstimmung mit EN 12542 hergestellte Druckbehälter;
- in Übereinstimmung mit EN 14893 hergestellte Fässer; und
- in Übereinstimmung mit jeglichem anderen Druckbehälterregelwerk hergestellte LPG-Druckbehälter und LPG-Fässer.
Equipements et accessoires pour GPL - Réservoirs pour GPL - Élimination
La présente Norme européenne spécifie des méthodes pour le dégazage et l’élimination en toute sécurité des réservoirs et des fûts de GPL d'une capacité en eau supérieure à 150 l.
Cette Norme européenne s’applique :
- aux réservoirs fabriqués conformément à l’EN 12542 ;
- aux fûts fabriqués conformément à l’EN 14893 ;
- aux réservoirs et fûts de GPL fabriqués conformément à d’autres codes de réservoirs à pression.
Oprema in pribor za utekočinjeni naftni plin (UNP) - Posode in sodi za utekočinjeni naftni plin (UNP) - Trajno izločanje iz uporabe
Ta evropski standard določa metode za varen izpust plinov in trajno izločanje iz uporabe posod in sodov za utekočinjeni naftni plin z vodno kapaciteto nad 150 litrov. Ta evropski standard velja za naslednje: - posode, izdelane v skladu z EN 12542; - sode, izdelane v skladu z EN 14893, in – posode in sode za utekočinjeni naftni plin, izdelane v skladu s katerim koli kodeksom za tlačne posode.
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Overview
EN 13109:2010 - "LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal" is a CEN European Standard that specifies safe methods for gas freeing and disposal of LPG tanks and drums above 150 litre water capacity. It applies to tanks made to EN 12542, drums made to EN 14893, and LPG pressure vessels manufactured to other pressure‑vessel codes. The standard focuses on safe technical procedures, environmental protection, and lifecycle aspects of disposal and recycling.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope and applicability: Tanks and drums >150 L; applies to EN 12542, EN 14893 and other pressure vessel codes.
- Gas‑free definition: LPG concentration in air < 20% of the lower explosive limit (LEL).
- Competent person: Disposal and gas freeing must be planned and executed by a qualified, experienced person.
- Gas freeing methods (Annex A):
- By water (flooding and venting vapour) - ensure structural support for added weight; manage hydrates and wastewater.
- By inert gas (e.g., nitrogen or CO2) - displace vapour, prevent over‑pressurisation and cold‑temperature hazards.
- By steam - maintain positive pressure, watch for increased volatility of residues and thermal expansion.
- By vacuum pump/compressor - verify vessel rating for negative pressure and safely discharge vapour.
- Venting and flaring:
- Flaring via dedicated flare stack with flame arrestor or controlled high‑level venting (Annex B) with site procedures, controlled area, monitoring and pilot/flare equipment.
- Preparation and certification:
- Remove residual liquids and fittings (valves, couplings); obtain gas‑free certificate and hot‑work certificate before cutting.
- Label tanks (e.g., “gas free” or “N2 purged”) and permanently deface nameplates where required.
- Scrapping and recycling:
- Mechanical shredding, crushing, or cutting into irregular pieces; pass scrap to authorised agents who consider energy, transport and waste minimisation.
- Underground tanks left in place must be filled and secured to prevent soil contamination.
- Environmental checklist (Annex C): Lifecycle and environmental impact considerations - minimise emissions, energy loss and waste.
Applications and Users
EN 13109:2010 is used by:
- LPG distributors and storage operators
- Maintenance teams and site safety officers
- Decommissioning contractors and scrap/recycling facilities
- Regulators and inspectors concerned with safe end‑of‑life handling of LPG vessels
It guides safe disposal, reduces fire/explosion risks, and helps organisations meet environmental best practices during LPG tank/drum decommissioning.
Related Standards
- EN 12542 - (referenced for tank manufacture)
- EN 14893 - (referenced for drum manufacture)
- Other national and international pressure vessel codes (as applicable)
Keywords: EN 13109:2010, LPG tanks and drums disposal, gas freeing, high level venting, inert gas purging, scrapping, LPG disposal, environmental checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13109:2011 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies methods for the safe gas freeing and disposal of LPG tanks and drums above 150-litre water capacity. This European Standard is applicable to the following: - tanks manufactured in accordance with EN 12542; - drums manufactured in accordance with EN 14893, and - LPG tanks and drums manufactured in accordance with any other pressure vessel code.
This European Standard specifies methods for the safe gas freeing and disposal of LPG tanks and drums above 150-litre water capacity. This European Standard is applicable to the following: - tanks manufactured in accordance with EN 12542; - drums manufactured in accordance with EN 14893, and - LPG tanks and drums manufactured in accordance with any other pressure vessel code.
SIST EN 13109:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13109:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13109:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Behälter und Fässer für Flüssiggas (LPG) - EntsorgungEquipements et accessoires pour GPL - Réservoirs pour GPL - ÉliminationLPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal23.020.10UH]HUYRDUMLStationary containers and tanksICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13109:2010SIST EN 13109:2011en,fr,de01-november-2011SIST EN 13109:2011SLOVENSKI
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EN 13109
December 2010 ICS 23.020.30 Supersedes EN 13109:2002English Version
LPG equipment and accessories - LPG tanks and drums - Disposal
Équipements et accessoires pour GPL - Réservoirs pour GPL - Élimination
Flüssiggas-Geräte und Ausrüstungsteile - Behälter und Fässer für Flüssiggas (LPG) - Entsorgung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 November 2010.
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.
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Methods of gas freeing .8A.1 Preparation for gas freeing .8A.2 Methods of gas freeing .8A.2.1 By water .8A.2.2 By inert gas .8A.2.3 By steam .9A.2.4 By vacuum pump or compressor.9Annex B (informative)
High level venting of LPG tanks and drums . 11Annex C (informative)
Environmental checklist . 12Bibliography . 13 SIST EN 13109:2011
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