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SN EN 1968 : 2002 AMD 1 2006

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TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CYLINDERS
Published date

12-01-2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Intervals between periodic inspection and test
4 List of procedures for periodic inspection and test
5 Identification of cylinder and preparation for
   inspection and test
6 External visual inspection
7 Internal visual inspection
8 Supplementary tests
9 Inspection of cylinder neck
10 Pressure test or ultrasonic test
11 Inspection of valve
12 Final operations
13 Rejection and rendering cylinder unserviceable
Annex A (informative) Gas cylinders manufactured
        according to National Regulations
Annex B (normative) Inspection periods
Annex C (normative) Description, evaluation of defects
        and conditions for rejection of seamless steel
        gas cylinders at time of visual inspection
Annex D (normative) Procedure to be adopted when a
        cylinder valve is suspected to be obstructed
Annex E (normative) Proof pressure test of gas cylinders
Annex F (normative) Volumetric expansion testing of gas
        cylinders
Annex G (normative) Ultrasonic test
Annex H (informative) Inspection and maintenance of
        valves and their connections: recommended
        procedures
Annex I (informative) List of commonly used gases
        corrosive to cylinder material
Bibliography

Describes the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel transportable gas cylinders (single or those from bundles) intended for compressed and liquefied gases under pressure, of water capacity from 0,5 l up to 150 l.

Committee
INB/NK 119
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Swiss Standards
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
UNI EN 1968 : 2007 Identical
BS EN 1968:2002 Identical
UNE-EN 1968:2003 Identical
DIN EN 1968:2005-12 Identical
I.S. EN 1968:2002 Identical
EN 1968:2002/A1:2005 Identical

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