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EN 12561-8:2011

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Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections

Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections

This European Standard specifies positioning of connections, connection dimensions and coupling tightening devices for connections of steam heating installations used on tank wagons.
This European Standard applies to new tank wagons built after the 1st January 2010.

Bahnanwendungen - Kesselwagen - Teil 8: Heizanschlüsse

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Lage von Anschlüssen, Anschlussmaße und Kupplungs-Befestigungseinrichtungen von Anschlüssen für Dampfheizeinrichtungen fest, die an Kesselwagen eingesetzt werden.
Diese Norm gilt für neue Kesselwagen, die nach dem 1. Januar 2010 gebaut werden.

Applications ferroviaires - Wagons citernes - Partie 8 : Raccordements de réchauffage

La présente Norme européenne précise le positionnement, les dimensions et les dispositifs de serrage des raccords pour les raccordements des installations de réchauffage à la vapeur utilisées sur les wagons citernes.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux nouveaux wagons citernes fabriqués après le 1er janvier 2010.

Železniške naprave - Vagoni-cisterne - 8. del: Ogrevalni priključki

Ta evropski standard določa postavitev priključkov, mere priključkov in pripomočke za zategovanje spojev pri priključkih za inštalacije za ogrevanje s paro, ki se uporabljajo na cisternah-vagonih. Ta evropski standard velja za nove vagone-cisterne, narejene po 1. januarju 2010.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
28-Jun-2011
ICS
45.060.20 - Trailing stock
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 256/WG 20 - Tank Wagons
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
13-Jun-2022
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 12561-8:2011 - Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections

Relations

Replaces
EN 12561-8:2004 - Railway Applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections
Effective Date
02-Jul-2011

Overview

EN 12561-8:2011 - Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections (CEN) defines the positioning, connection dimensions and coupling tightening devices of steam heating installations used on tank wagons. The standard applies to new tank wagons built after 1 January 2010 and ensures safe, interoperable steam heating connections for the carriage of temperature-sensitive or viscous liquids.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Positioning of connections
    • Connections must be located within the areas specified by the standard (see Figure 1); they must not infringe the loading gauge.
    • Special arrangements may apply for domestic traffic in Great Britain (refer to relevant TSI).
  • Connection fittings
    • Each inlet shall be fitted with a valve PN 16 and a standardized connection (dimensions given in the standard).
    • Each outlet shall be fitted with a valve PN 16 or a steam trap to drain condensate.
    • Outlet drains must be at the lowest point, unobstructed when open, and directed to ground so as not to endanger personnel or other wagon equipment.
  • Dimensions and tightening devices
    • Connection dimensions are specified (see Figure 2); unless otherwise agreed between customer and manufacturer, these dimensions apply.
    • The steam-supply coupling must be leak-tight; the standard gives an example tightening device (Figure 3).
  • Pressure and materials
    • Test pressure of connections must be at least equal to the test pressure of the steam heating installation.
    • Materials for fittings must be compatible with steam at the maximum permissible working pressure and temperature.
  • Marking
    • The maximum allowable working pressure of the heating installation must be clearly marked close to the connections.
    • If the heating device can be used for tank equipment, a diagrammatic representation of device usage should be fitted near the connections.

Practical applications and users

  • Manufacturers and designers of tank wagons use EN 12561-8:2011 to specify and install compliant steam heating connections.
  • Wagon owners, freight operators and maintenance teams apply the standard for safe operation, inspection and servicing of steam heating systems.
  • Regulatory bodies, conformity assessors and fleet planners reference the standard for interoperability, safety audits and procurement requirements.
  • Useful for any stakeholders involved in transporting temperature-sensitive hazardous liquids by rail where steam heating is required.

Related standards

  • EN 12561 series (Parts 1–7 cover identification plates, valves, manholes, platforms, etc.)
  • EN 14564 (Tanks for transport of dangerous goods – Terminology)
  • EN 12972; RID; TSI Rolling Stock - Freight Wagons; UIC documents (listed in the EN 12561-8 bibliography)

Keywords: EN 12561-8:2011, tank wagons, heating connections, steam heating installations, CEN, connection dimensions, tightening device, steam trap, marking, test pressure.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.NLBahnanwendungen - Kesselwagen - Teil 8: HeizanschlüsseApplications ferroviaires - Wagons citernes - Partie 8 : Raccordements de réchauffageRailway applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections45.060.20Železniški vagoniTrailing stockICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12561-8:2011SIST EN 12561-8:2011en,fr,de01-oktober-2011SIST EN 12561-8:2011SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12561-8
June 2011 ICS 45.060.20 Supersedes EN 12561-8:2004English Version
Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections
Applications ferroviaires - Wagons citernes - Partie 8 : Raccordements de réchauffage
Bahnanwendungen - Kesselwagen - Teil 8: HeizanschlüsseThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 June 2011.
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 CEN-CENELEC 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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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EN 12561-8:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 8: Heating connections". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies positioning of connections, connection dimensions and coupling tightening devices for connections of steam heating installations used on tank wagons. This European Standard applies to new tank wagons built after the 1st January 2010.

This European Standard specifies positioning of connections, connection dimensions and coupling tightening devices for connections of steam heating installations used on tank wagons. This European Standard applies to new tank wagons built after the 1st January 2010.

EN 12561-8:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.060.20 - Trailing stock. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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