SIST EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020

Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders and tubes - Acoustic emission examination (AT) and follow-up ultrasonic examination (UT) for periodic inspection and testing - Amendment 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)

Gasflaschen - Wiederbefüllbare nahtlose Gasflaschen und Großflaschen aus Stahl - Schallemissionsprüfung und nachfolgende Ultraschallprüfung für die wiederkehrende Inspektion und Prüfung - Änderung 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)

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Bouteilles à gaz - Bouteilles à gaz rechargeables en acier sans soudure et tubes - Essais d'émission acoustique et examen ultrasonique complémentaire pour l'inspection périodique et l'essai - Amendement 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)

Plinske jeklenke - Ponovno polnljive plinske jeklenke in velike jeklenke iz celega - Preskus z akustično emisijo in ultrazvočni preskus pri periodičnem pregledu in preskušanju - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 26-Mar-2020
• Publication Date: 28-Jul-2020
• ICS: 23.020.35 - Gas cylinders
• Technical Committee: TLP - Pressure vessels
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 22-Jul-2020
• Due Date: 26-Sep-2020
• Completion Date: 29-Jul-2020
• Directive: 2008/68/EC - Directve 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of the dangerous goods
• Mandate: M/086 - Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of transport of dangerous goods
• Mandate: M/TDG - Standards for referencing in the RID-ADR
• Ref Project: EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020 - Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders and tubes - Acoustic emission examination (AT) and follow-up ultrasonic examination (UT) for periodic inspection and testing - Amendment 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN ISO 16148:2016 - Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders and tubes - Acoustic emission examination (AT) and follow-up ultrasonic examination (UT) for periodic inspection and testing (ISO 16148:2016)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2020

Overview

SIST EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020 is an important amendment to the European and International Standard ISO 16148:2016, focusing on the periodic inspection and testing of refillable seamless steel gas cylinders and tubes. This standard specifies methods for Acoustic Emission Testing (AT) and follow-up Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - critical non-destructive testing techniques used to ensure the safety, integrity, and reliability of gas cylinders during their service life.

Published by CEN in collaboration with ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 58 and CEN/TC 23, this amendment incorporates updated examination methods and criteria to improve the detection and assessment of flaws such as cracks or discontinuities in steel gas cylinders. The amendment aligns the standard with ISO 18119, replacing references to ISO 6406 to reflect current best practices in gas cylinder testing.

Key Topics

• Acoustic Emission Examination (AT): Utilizes sound wave emissions to detect active defects or crack propagation in seamless steel gas cylinders under pressure.
• Follow-up Ultrasonic Examination (UT): Employs ultrasonic waves to quantify size, location, and severity of potential discontinuities detected by AT.
• Updated Testing Criteria:
  • Adoption of ISO 18119 for rejection and acceptance criteria, ensuring harmonized evaluation of cylinder condition.
  • Specific UT amplitude thresholds, including usage of DAC (Distance Amplitude Correction) curves, to define rejectable flaws.
  • Procedures to estimate the length and orientation of discontinuities to support informed decisions during inspection.
• Periodic Inspection Requirements: Emphasis on scheduled, non-destructive tests to maintain ongoing safety during service life.
• Cylinder Handling Post-Inspection: Guidelines for managing cylinders with detected discontinuities, including removal from service or detailed examination in accordance with ISO 18119.

Applications

SIST EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020 is critical for industries and organizations involved in the manufacture, maintenance, and use of refillable seamless steel gas cylinders. Key application areas include:

• Gas supply companies ensuring the safe periodic inspection of high-pressure gas cylinders used in industrial, medical, and specialty gases.
• Inspection and testing service providers conducting certified non-destructive examinations for compliance with latest standards.
• Cylinder manufacturers and repair centers integrating advanced acoustic and ultrasonic testing methods during production and requalification.
• Regulatory bodies and certification agencies relying on updated inspection standards to enforce safety and operational reliability within the gas storage and transport sectors.
• Safety management teams implementing proactive inspection programs to detect cylinder fatigue, corrosion, or cracks early and prevent failures.

By following this amendment’s guidelines, stakeholders optimize gas cylinder lifecycle management, enhance workplace safety, and comply with evolving European and international regulatory frameworks.

Related Standards

• ISO 18119: Seamless steel and aluminum-alloy gas cylinders and tubes - Periodic inspection and testing - Serves as the replacement reference for rejection criteria in the amendment.
• ISO 6406 (Withdrawn Reference): Previously cited standard for periodic inspection of seamless steel gas cylinders; superseded in this amendment.
• EN ISO 16148:2016: The base standard specifying acoustic emission and ultrasonic examinations prior to this amendment.
• ISO/IEC Directives: Governs development and maintenance of ISO standards ensuring consistent editorial and procedural compliance.

Summary

The SIST EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020 amendment enhances the safety protocols for refillable seamless steel gas cylinders by refining acoustic and ultrasonic testing methodologies and criteria. This standard update is essential for manufacturers, inspectors, and safety professionals committed to maintaining the highest standards in gas cylinder inspection, ensuring integrity and minimizing risk in gas transport and storage applications. Adopting this amendment supports regulatory compliance and promotes industrial safety across Europe and worldwide.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2020
Plinske jeklenke - Ponovno polnljive plinske jeklenke in velike jeklenke iz celega -
Preskus z akustično emisijo in ultrazvočni preskus pri periodičnem pregledu in
preskušanju - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)
Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders and tubes - Acoustic emission
examination (AT) and follow-up ultrasonic examination (UT) for periodic inspection and
testing - Amendment 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)
Gasflaschen - Wiederbefüllbare nahtlose Gasflaschen und Großflaschen aus Stahl -
Schallemissionsprüfung und nachfolgende Ultraschallprüfung für die wiederkehrende
Inspektion und Prüfung - Änderung 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)
Bouteilles à gaz - Bouteilles à gaz rechargeables en acier sans soudure et tubes -
Essais d'émission acoustique et examen ultrasonique complémentaire pour l'inspection
périodique et l'essai - Amendement 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020
ICS:
23.020.35 Plinske jeklenke Gas cylinders
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 16148:2016/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.020.35
English Version
Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders and
tubes - Acoustic emission examination (AT) and follow-up
ultrasonic examination (UT) for periodic inspection and
testing - Amendment 1 (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)
Bouteilles à gaz - Bouteilles à gaz rechargeables en Gasflaschen - Wiederbefüllbare nahtlose Gasflaschen
acier sans soudure et tubes - Essais d'émission und Großflaschen aus Stahl - Schallemissionsprüfung
acoustique et examen ultrasonique complémentaire und nachfolgende Ultraschallprüfung für die
pour l'inspection périodique et l'essai - Amendement 1 wiederkehrende Inspektion und Prüfung - Änderung 1
(ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020) (ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 16148:2016; it was approved by CEN on 2 June 2020.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant 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 amendment 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58
"Gas cylinders" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 23 “Transportable gas cylinders” the
secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 16148:2016 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2020,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 16148:2016/Amd 1:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 16148:2016/A1:2020
without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16148
Second edition
2016-04-15
AMENDMENT 1
2020-06
Gas cylinders — Refillable seamless
steel gas cylinders and tubes —
Acoustic emission examination (AT)
and follow-up ultrasonic examination
(UT) for periodic inspection and testing
AMENDMENT 1
Bouteilles à gaz — Bouteilles à gaz r
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