BS MA 27:1974

Withdrawn

Specification for sight-flow indicators for tank overflow systems

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

12-01-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-15-1974

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Type
3. Designation
4. Nominal sizes
5. Pressure and temperature rating
6. Design characteristics
7. Materials
8. Quality of manufacture
9. Dimensions and tolerances
10. Tests
11. Preparation for despatch
12. Marking
13. Information to be supplied with an enquiry or order
Appendix
A. Installation of sight-flow indicators
Tables
1. Requirements for plate glass ports for sight-flow
indicators
2. Material specification
Figure
1. Face-to-face dimensions and minimum nozzle diameters
for sight-flow indicators

Specifies two types of sight flow indicators for use in the overflow piping systems from tanks containing oil or water. Type A covers indicators for flammable fluids incorporating special features to ensure integrity of the indicator during fire conditions, and Type B covers indicators for non-flammable fluids.

Committee	SME/32
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 72/35130 DC (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2006. (01/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	10
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Withdrawn

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