I.S. EN 1968:2002
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TRANSPORTABLE GAS CYLINDERS - PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CYLINDERS
Hardcopy , PDF
13-05-2021
English
01-01-2002
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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
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