EN 13121-1:2021
(Main)GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground - Part 1: Raw materials - Specification conditions and acceptance criteria
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground - Part 1: Raw materials - Specification conditions and acceptance criteria
This document gives requirements for specification and acceptance conditions of raw materials for GRP tanks and vessels with or without lining for storage or processing of fluids, factory made or site built, non-pressurised or pressurised, for use above ground.
Tanks and vessels for storage or processing of food, raw materials for food and potable water additionally have to be in compliance with relevant EU directives and applicable national standards and regulations.
Oberirdische GFK-Tanks und -Behälter - Teil 1: Ausgangsmaterialien - Spezifikations- und Abnahmebedingungen
Dieses Dokument enthält die Anforderungen an die Spezifikation und Annahme von Ausgangsmaterialien für GFK-Tanks und -Behälter mit oder ohne Auskleidung, werksmäßig hergestellt oder standortgefertigt, zur oberirdischen Lagerung oder Behandlung von Fluiden, drucklos oder druckbeaufschlagt. In Verbindung mit den Bedingungen für die Herstellung der drucktragenden Werkstoffe nach EN 13121 3:2016 stellen die Spezifikations- und Annahmebedingungen für die Ausgangsmaterialien sicher, dass der Tank oder Behälter geeignet ist, die Anforderungen an seine Auslegung zu erfüllen, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Anforderungen an seine chemisch/thermische Widerstandsfähigkeit sowie an die Aufnahme des Drucks und der Lasten.
ANMERKUNG Tanks und Behälter für die Lagerung oder Verarbeitung von Lebensmitteln, Rohmaterialien für Lebensmittel und Trinkwasser werden zusätzlich die Anforderungen der relevanten EG-Richtlinien und anzuwendenden nationalen Normen und Vorschriften erfüllen.
Réservoirs et récipients en PRV pour applications hors sol - Partie 1 : Matières premières - Conditions de spécification et critères d’acceptation
Le présent document définit les exigences relatives aux conditions de spécification et aux conditions de réception des matières premières destinées à la fabrication des réservoirs et récipients en PRV avec ou sans revêtement, destinés au stockage ou au traitement de fluides, fabriqués en usine ou sur site, avec ou sans pression, implantés hors sol.
NOTE Les réservoirs et récipients pour le stockage ou le traitement de denrées alimentaires, de matières premières pour les denrées alimentaires et d’eau potable vont en outre être en conformité avec les Directives UE correspondantes et les normes nationales et réglementations applicables.
Nadzemni rezervoarji in posode iz umetnih mas, ojačanih s steklenimi vlakni - 1. del: Osnovni materiali - Specifikacije in kriteriji sprejemljivosti
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13121-1:2003
Nadzemni rezervoarji in posode iz umetnih mas, ojačanih s steklenimi vlakni - 1.
del: Osnovni materiali - Specifikacije in kriteriji sprejemljivosti
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground - Part 1: Raw materials - Specification
conditions and acceptance criteria
Oberirdische GFK-Tanks und -Behälter - Teil 1: Ausgangsmaterialien - Spezifikations-
und Abnahmebedingungen
Réservoirs et récipients en PRV pour applications hors sol - Partie 1 : Matières
premières - Specifications et Criteres d'acceptation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13121-1:2021
ICS:
23.020.10 Nepremične posode in Stationary containers and
rezervoarji tanks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 13121-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.020.10 Supersedes EN 13121-1:2003
English Version
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground - Part 1: Raw
materials - Specification conditions and acceptance criteria
Réservoirs et récipients en PRV pour applications hors Oberirdische GFK-Tanks und -Behälter - Teil 1:
sol - Partie 1 : Matières premières - Conditions de Ausgangsmaterialien - Spezifikations- und
spécification et critères d'acceptation Abnahmebedingungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 July 2021.
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
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United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 8
3.1 Terms and definitions . 8
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations . 8
4 Thermosetting resins . 9
4.1 General . 9
4.2 Unsaturated polyester resins . 11
4.3 Vinylester resins . 11
4.4 Vinylester urethane resins . 11
4.5 Epoxy resins . 11
4.6 Furane resins . 11
4.7 Phenolic resins . 11
4.8 Characterization of thermosetting resins in the uncured state . 11
4.9 Characterization of thermosetting resins in the cured state . 13
5 Curing agents for unsaturated polyester and vinylester resins . 13
5.1 General . 13
5.2 Initiators . 13
5.3 Accelerators, organometallic . 13
5.4 Promotors . 13
5.5 Inhibitors . 14
5.6 Acetyl acetone . 14
6 Reinforcing materials . 14
6.1 General . 14
6.2 Surface nonwovens . 14
6.3 Chopped strand mats . 14
6.4 Continuous strand mats . 14
6.5 Fabrics/Woven roving . 15
6.6 Rovings for winding and for chopping applications . 15
7 Additives . 15
7.1 General . 15
7.2 Thixotropic agents . 15
7.3 Conductive fillers . 15
7.4 Fire retardants . 15
7.5 Paraffin wax . 16
7.6 Aggregates and fillers . 16
7.7 Ultraviolet absorbers . 16
7.8 Pigments . 16
7.9 Surface active agents . 16
8 Thermoplastic lining materials . 16
8.1 General . 16
8.2 Mechanical and thermal properties . 17
8.3 Welding consumables . 19
8.4 Dimensional stability . 19
9 Material conformance documentation . 19
9.1 General . 19
9.2 Unsaturated polyester, vinylester and vinylester urethane resins . 19
9.3 Epoxy resins and hardeners . 20
9.4 Furane and phenolic resins . 20
9.5 Curing agents and additives . 20
9.6 Surface nonwovens . 20
9.7 Chopped strand mats . 20
9.8 Woven fabrics/Woven roving fabrics . 20
9.9 Rovings for winding and for chopping applications . 21
9.10 Thermoplastic linings . 21
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU aimed to be covered . 22
European foreword
This document (EN 13121-1:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 210 “GRP tanks and
vessels”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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 March 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13121-1:2003.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s) /
Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania,
Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
EN 13121 consists of the following parts under the general title “GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground”:
— Part 1 — Raw materials – Specification conditions and acceptance criteria
— Part 2 — Composite materials – Chemical resistance
— Part 3 — Design and workmanship
— Part 4 — Delivery, installation and maintenance
These four Parts together define the responsibilities of the tank or vessel manufacturers, the materials
manufacturers or suppliers and the purchasers.
The design and manufacture of GRP tanks and vessels involve a number of different materials such as resins,
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