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CGA C 6.1 : 2013 COR 2015

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STANDARD FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF HIGH PRESSURE ALUMINUM ALLOY COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
Superseded date

01-10-2019

Published date

12-01-2013

1 Introduction
2 Scope
3 Definitions
4 Preparation for inspection and hydrostatic testing
  4.1 Inspection equipment
  4.2 Venting
  4.3 Aluminum cylinder identification
  4.4 Cleaning
5 Inspection criteria for aluminum high pressure
  cylinders
  5.1 Markings
  5.2 Corrosion limits
  5.3 Cuts, digs, and gouges
  5.4 Dents
  5.5 Leaks and holes
  5.6 Bulges
  5.7 Fire and thermal damage
  5.8 Neck defects
  5.9 Threads and valving
  5.10 Bow
6 Condemning a cylinder
7 References
Figures
Appendices
Appendix A - Eddy current devices (Informative)
Appendix B - Sustained load cracking (Informative)
Appendix C - Heat exposure and condemning aluminum
             cylinders (Informative)

Applicable for the visual inspection of aluminum alloy compressed gas cylinders with service pressures of 1800 psi (12410 kPa) or greater.

DevelopmentNote
French Edition issued on 01-06-2016. (03/2018)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Compressed Gas Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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