BS EN 14596:2018 – TC:2020 Edition
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Tracked Changes. Tanks for transport of dangerous goods. Service equipment for tanks. Emergency pressure relief valve
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2020 | 37 |
This document covers the emergency pressure relief valve. It specifies the performance requirements and the critical dimensions of the emergency pressure relief valve. It also specifies the tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment with this document. The service equipment specified by this document is suitable for use with liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 of ADR [2] which have a vapour pressure not exceeding 110 kPa at 50 °C and petrol, and which have no sub-classification as toxic or corrosive.
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| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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| 21 | undefined |
| 27 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Functions |
| 28 | 5 Design characteristics 5.1 Relieving pressure 5.2 Weather protection 5.3 Drop test 5.4 Vapour venting performance 5.5 Temperature range 5.6 Materials of construction 5.7 Dimensional characteristics 5.8 Electrical resistance |
| 29 | 5.9 Optional function 6 Tests 6.1 General 6.2 Production tests 6.2.1 General 6.2.2 Seat tightness test 6.2.2.1 General 6.2.2.2 Valve classification type 6.2.2.3 Test pressure 6.2.2.4 Test duration 6.2.2.5 Acceptance criteria |
| 30 | 6.2.3 Relieving pressure test 6.2.3.1 Test procedure 6.2.3.2 Acceptance criteria 6.3 Type tests 6.3.1 General 6.3.2 Seat tightness test 6.3.3 Relieving pressure test |
| 31 | 6.3.4 Drop test 6.3.4.1 General 6.3.4.2 Test apparatus 6.3.4.3 Test procedure 6.3.4.4 Re-test 6.3.4.5 Acceptance criteria |
| 32 | 6.3.5 Vapour venting performance test 7 Marking 8 Installation, operating and maintenance instructions |
| 33 | Annex A (normative)Drop test apparatus |
| 34 | Annex B (informative)Minimum vapour venting capacity for fire engulfment relief |
