【BS英国标准】BS EN 13953-2003 Pressure relief valves for transportable refillable cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).doc

Licensed Copy: Uni of Science & Technology User, University of Science & Tech, Sat Sep 24 17:10:11 BST 2005, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBRITISH STANDARD BS EN13953:2003Pressure relief valves for transportable refillable cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)The European Standard EN 13953:2003 has the status of aBritish StandardICS 23.060.40 BS EN 13953:2003National forewordThis British Standard is the official English language version ofEN 13953:2003.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee PVE/19, LPG containers and their associated fittings, which has the responsibility to:aid enquirers to understand the text;present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.Cross-referencesThe British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.Licensed Copy: Uni of Science & Technology User, University of Science & Tech, Sat Sep 24 17:10:11 BST 2005, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIThis British Standard, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on01 July 2003© BSI 01 July 2003ISBN 0 580 42208 9Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page,pages 2 to 15 and a back cover.The BSI copyright date displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued.Amd. No.DateCommentsAmendments issued since publicationEUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13953May 2003ICS 23.060.40English versionPressure relief valves for transportable refillable cylinders forLiquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)Soupapes de sûreté des bouteilles transportables et rechargeables pour gaz de pétrole liquéfiés (GPL)Sicherheitsventile für ortsbewegliche, wiederbefüllbareFlaschen für Flüssiggas (LPG)This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 April 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard 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 Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION C O M I TÉ EUR O P ÉEN DE NOR M A L I S A TI ON EUR O P Ä I S C H ES KOM I TEE F Ü R NOR M UNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 BrusselsLicensed Copy: Uni of Science & Technology User, University of Science & Tech, Sat Sep 24 17:10:11 BST 2005, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13953:2003 EEN 13953:2003 (E)Licensed Copy: Uni of Science & Technology User, University of Science & Tech, Sat Sep 24 17:10:11 BST 2005, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIContentsPageForeword .31Scope .42Normative references .43Terms, definitions and abbreviations .43.1Terms and definitions.43.2Abbreviations .64Operating temperatures .65Materials.65.1General .65.2Metallic materials .65.3Non-metallic components .75.4Lubricants, sealants and adhesives .76Design .76.1General .76.2Threads .76.3Springs .86.4Test requirements .87Testing and inspection of the design .87.1General .87.2Hydraulic proof test .87.3Start to discharge and discharge capacity test .97.4Leak test.97.5Test records.97.6Design changes.108Production testing .109Marking .1010Documentation .10Annex A (informative) Terms used with pressure relief valves .11Annex B (normative) Special low temperature requirements for valves.12Annex C (informative) Sizing of pressure relief valves for LPG cylinders .13Annex D (informative) Production testing .14D.1General .14D.2Dimensional inspection.14D.3Setting and leak testing of pressure relief valves .14Bibliography .1515Licensed Copy: Uni of Science & Technology User, University of Science & Tech, Sat Sep 24 17:10:11 BST 2005, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIForewordThis document (EN 13953:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 286 "Liquefied petroleum gas equipment and accessories", the secretariat of which is held by NSAI.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2003.Annexes A, C and D are informative, Annex B is normative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Licensed Copy: Uni of Science & Technology User, University of Science & Tech, Sat Sep 24 17:10:11 BST 2005, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI1ScopeThis European Standard specifies the design, testing and marking requirements for spring loaded pressure relief valves, for use in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders.These valves can be either an integral part of a cylinder valve (see EN 13152 and EN 13153) or a separate device. This European Standard does not exclude the use of other designs of pressure relief devices that provide a similarlevel of safety.2Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 549, Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment.EN 751 (all parts), Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water.EN 837-1, Pressure gauges - Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges - Dimensions, metrology, requirements and testing.EN 1563, Founding Spheroidal graphite cast irons.EN 10270-3, Steel wire for mechanical springs - Part 3: Stainless spring steel wire.EN 12164, Copper and copper alloys Rod for free machining purposes.EN 12420, Copper and copper alloys Forgings.EN 13906-1, Cylindrical helical springs made from round wire and bar Calculation and design - Part 1: Compression springs.3Terms, definitions and abbreviations3.1 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply:3.1.1LPGmixture of light hydrocarbons, gaseous under standard atmospheric conditions, which can be liquefied by increased pressure or decreased temperature. The main components are propane, propene, butane and butene isomers3.1.2pressure relief valvevalve which automatically, without the assistance of any energy other than that of the fluid concerned, discharges a quantity of fluid so as to prevent a predetermined safe pressure being exceeded, and which is designed to re-close and prevent the further flow of fluid after normal pressure conditions of service have been restored. The loading due to the fluid pressure underneath the valve-sealing element is opposed by a springLicensed Copy: Uni of Science & Technology User, University of Science & Tech, Sat Sep 24 17:10:11 BST 2005, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI3.1.3pressure/flow termsNOTE 1Terms used with LPG pressure relief valves are described graphically in annex A. NOTE 2All pressures are gauge pressures unless otherwise specified.3.1.3.1nominal set pressurepredetermined pressure of the pressure relief valve at which the valve is set to start to discharge3.1.3.2start to discharge pressureinlet pressure at which the first of a stream of bubbles appears at the outlet of a pressure relief valve through a water seal of not more than 50 mm water column, or other equivalent method3.1.3.3pop actionrapid opening of the valve sealing element to achieve full lift, resulting from an increase of inlet pressure creating a sudden increase in force and compression of the spring