Respiratory equipment - Open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus - Part 2: Free flow apparatus

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for free flow surface supplied and free flow surface oriented diving apparatus to ensure a minimum level of safe operation of the apparatus. It applies to the following:
a maximum depth of 50 m for apparatus using:
1)   air or;
2)   oxygen or;
3)   oxygen in nitrogen mixtures (Nitrox) or;
4)   oxygen in helium mixtures (Heliox) or;
5)   oxygen, nitrogen and helium mixtures (Trimix);
water temperatures between 4 °C and 34 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer;
environmental temperatures between -20 °C and 50 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer.
The requirements of this European Standard are intended to take account of the interaction between the wearer, the apparatus, and where possible the environment in which the apparatus is likely to be used.
This European Standard does not cover saturation diving systems, mini bell systems or apparatus used for oxygen decompression only.

Atemgeräte - Schlauchversorgte Leichttauchgeräte mit Druckgas - Teil 2: Geräte mit konstantem Volumenstrom

Diese Europäische Norm legt Mindestanforderungen für schlauchversorgte Leichttauchgeräte mit konstantem
Volumenstrom fest, um ein Mindestmaß an Sicherheit für den Betrieb des Gerätes sicherzustellen. Sie gilt für
Folgendes:
- eine maximale Tiefe von 50 m für Geräte mit
a) Luft oder;
b) Sauerstoff oder;
c) Sauerstoff/Stickstoff-Gemischen (Nitrox) oder;
d) Sauerstoff/Helium-Gemischen (Heliox) oder;
e) Sauerstoff/Stickstoff/Helium-Gemischen (Trimix);
- Wassertemperaturen zwischen 4 °C und 34 °C oder außerhalb dieser Temperaturen, wie vom Hersteller
festgelegt;
- Umgebungstemperaturen zwischen –20 °C und 50 °C oder außerhalb dieser Temperaturen, wie vom
Hersteller festgelegt.
Die Anforderungen dieser Europäischen Norm sind dafür vorgesehen, die Interaktion zwischen Gerätträger,
Gerät und, wo möglich, der Umgebung, in der das Gerät wahrscheinlich benutzt werden soll, zu berücksichtigen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Sättigungstauchsysteme, Taucherglockensysteme und Geräte, die nur
zur Sauerstoffdekompression benutzt werden.

Equipements respiratoires - Appareils de plongée narguilé à gaz comprimé et à circuit ouvert - Partie 2: Appareils à débit continu

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences minimales qui s’appliquent aux appareils de plongée à écoulement libre avec alimentation en surface et aux appareils de plongée à écoulement libre orientés vers la surface, dans le but de garantir un niveau minimal de sécurité en fonctionnement de l’appareil. Elle s’applique :
   à une profondeur maximale de 50 m pour les appareils utilisant de l’air, de l’oxygène ou de l’oxygène dans les mélanges à base d’azote ;
   à une profondeur maximale de 60 m pour les appareils utilisant de l’oxygène, de l’oxygène et de l’hélium ou des mélanges d’oxygène, d’azote et d’hélium ;
   à des températures d’eau comprises entre 4 °C et 34 °C ou en dehors de cette plage de températures comme spécifié par le fabricant.
Les exigences de la présente norme européenne sont conçues pour tenir compte de l’interaction entre l’utilisateur, l’appareil, et, dans la mesure du possible, l’environnement dans lequel l’appareil est susceptible d’être utilisé.
La présente norme européenne ne couvre pas les systèmes de plongée en saturation, ni les systèmes de mini-ceinture, ni les appareils utilisés uniquement pour la décompression à l’oxygène.

Oprema za dihanje - Potapljaški dihalni aparat z odprtim krogom in sredinskim dovodom stisnjenega plina - 2. del: Aparat s konstantnim volumenskim pretokom

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
10-Feb-2009
Withdrawal Date
30-Aug-2009
Current Stage
9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
Start Date
02-Dec-2021
Completion Date
02-Dec-2021

Overview - EN 15333-2:2009 (Free flow apparatus)

EN 15333-2:2009 is the CEN European Standard that specifies minimum safety and performance requirements for open‑circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus operating in a free‑flow mode. The standard targets surface‑supplied and surface‑oriented free flow diving systems used to a maximum depth of 50 m, and for breathing gases such as air, oxygen, Nitrox, Heliox and Trimix. Environmental and water temperature ranges are defined as -20 °C to 50 °C (ambient) and 4 °C to 34 °C (water), unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer. It excludes saturation systems, mini‑bell systems and equipment used for oxygen decompression only.

Key topics and technical requirements

EN 15333-2:2009 covers the interaction between the diver, apparatus and operating environment with a focus on practical safety. Major technical topics include:

  • Design and materials for durability and compatibility (including oxygen compatibility)
  • Diver‑worn pressure vessels and valves where fitted
  • High and medium pressure components: pressure reducers, relief systems, connectors
  • Hoses and umbilical assemblies: tensile strength, flexibility, kinking, leak and burst testing
  • Breathing system performance: free‑flow delivery, exhaust, CO2 limits, hydrostatic imbalance
  • Surface control system: gas supply, monitoring and safety interlocks
  • Safety devices and indicators: pressure, depth and oxygen monitoring
  • Facepieces, helmets and visors: mechanical strength, field of vision, impact resistance and communications
  • Harnesses and lifting gear, auxiliary (bailout) gas systems
  • Environmental resistance: sea water, temperature extremes, storage and cleaning/disinfection
  • Electrical system functional safety, noise limits and voice communications testing
  • Comprehensive testing and certification procedures, including practical performance trials with test subjects

Applications - who uses this standard

This standard is essential for stakeholders involved in surface‑supplied diving safety and procurement:

  • Manufacturers and designers of free‑flow umbilical diving apparatus ensuring product compliance
  • Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing type and routine testing
  • Dive contractors, offshore operators and commercial diving teams selecting equipment that meets minimum safety criteria
  • Safety officers and procurement specialists validating equipment suitability for operations to 50 m
  • Regulators and certification bodies referencing a harmonized European benchmark for respiratory diving gear

Related standards

  • EN 15333 series (other parts) and other CEN standards on respiratory protective devices and diving equipment - consult national standards bodies for the complete list.

Keywords: EN 15333-2:2009, free flow apparatus, open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus, surface supplied diving, Nitrox, Heliox, Trimix, diving apparatus standard, CEN.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 15333-2:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory equipment - Open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus - Part 2: Free flow apparatus". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for free flow surface supplied and free flow surface oriented diving apparatus to ensure a minimum level of safe operation of the apparatus. It applies to the following: a maximum depth of 50 m for apparatus using: 1) air or; 2) oxygen or; 3) oxygen in nitrogen mixtures (Nitrox) or; 4) oxygen in helium mixtures (Heliox) or; 5) oxygen, nitrogen and helium mixtures (Trimix); water temperatures between 4 °C and 34 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer; environmental temperatures between -20 °C and 50 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer. The requirements of this European Standard are intended to take account of the interaction between the wearer, the apparatus, and where possible the environment in which the apparatus is likely to be used. This European Standard does not cover saturation diving systems, mini bell systems or apparatus used for oxygen decompression only.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for free flow surface supplied and free flow surface oriented diving apparatus to ensure a minimum level of safe operation of the apparatus. It applies to the following: a maximum depth of 50 m for apparatus using: 1) air or; 2) oxygen or; 3) oxygen in nitrogen mixtures (Nitrox) or; 4) oxygen in helium mixtures (Heliox) or; 5) oxygen, nitrogen and helium mixtures (Trimix); water temperatures between 4 °C and 34 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer; environmental temperatures between -20 °C and 50 °C or outside these temperatures as specified by the manufacturer. The requirements of this European Standard are intended to take account of the interaction between the wearer, the apparatus, and where possible the environment in which the apparatus is likely to be used. This European Standard does not cover saturation diving systems, mini bell systems or apparatus used for oxygen decompression only.

EN 15333-2:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 15333-2:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Oprema za dihanje - Potapljaški dihalni aparat z odprtim krogom in sredinskim dovodom stisnjenega plina - 2. del: Aparat s konstantnim volumenskim pretokomAtemgeräte - Schlauchversorgte Leichttauchgeräte mit Druckgas - Teil 2: Geräte mit konstantem VolumenstromRespiratory equipment - Open-circuit umbilical supplied compressed gas diving apparatus - Part 2: Free flow apparatus13.340.30Varovalne dihalne napraveRespiratory protective devicesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15333-2:2009SIST EN 15333-2:2009en,de01-julij-2009SIST EN 15333-2:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15333-2February 2009ICS 13.340.30 English VersionRespiratory equipment - Open-circuit umbilical suppliedcompressed gas diving apparatus - Part 2: Free flow apparatusEquipements respiratoires - Appareils de plongée narguiléà gaz comprimé et à circuit ouvert - Partie 2 : Appareils àécoulement libreAtemgeräte - Schlauchversorgte Leichttauchgeräte mitDruckgas - Teil 2: Geräte mit konstantem VolumenstromThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 December 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15333-2:2009: ESIST EN 15333-2:2009

Artificial sea water . 51 Annex B (informative)
A typical Modified Rhyme Test word list . 52 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC (PPE) . 53 Bibliography . 54
bail out auxiliary and independent gas supply or breathing apparatus for use in case of a failure of the umbilical supply 3.2 body harness component to attach the breathing apparatus, umbilical and any pressure vessels to the body of the diver 3.3 breathing frequency number of breathing cycles per minute 3.4 displaced volume tidal volume volume of respirable gas displaced by a breathing simulator during one half cycle (inhalation or exhalation)
NOTE Measured in litres. 3.5 exhaust device device for releasing excess gas from the facepiece 3.6 full face mask facepiece covering mouth, nose, eyes and chin which may be fitted with either a mouthpiece or an inner mask 3.7 helmet facepiece covering the whole head, which may be fitted with either a mouthpiece or an inner mask 3.8 high pressure pressure greater than medium pressure 3.9 hydrostatic imbalance difference at both end exhalation no flow and end inhalation no flow between the pressure within the facepiece (see Figure 1) and that at the reference point, which could be either the suprasternal notch or the lung centroid of the diver (see Figure 2) 3.10 life line component of the apparatus which connects the diver to the surface and may be used to help a diver in distress SIST EN 15333-2:2009

NOTE It is normally worn with some form of retaining device that prevents the helmet from floating off the wearers head. 3.15 neckdam device that connects to the helmet and seals at the wearers neck
NOTE It is normally worn with some form of retaining device that prevents the helmet from floating off the wearers head. 3.16 pressure volume diagram diagram generated during one breathing cycle by plotting the respiratory pressure against the displaced volume (see Figure 1) 3.17 rated working pressure maximum allowable pressure for which the apparatus is designed 3.18 respiratory minute volume
RMV product of the tidal volume and breathing frequency
NOTE Measured in litres per minute. 3.19 respiratory pressure differential pressure at the mouth relative to the no flow pressures at the mouth at the end of inhalation and exhalation (see Figure 1) 3.20 surface control system system that controls the supply from (a) gas source(s) to the diver(s) via the umbilical
NOTE It may also have a separate independent controlled supply for a stand by diver. 3.21 free flow surface supplied diving apparatus
diving apparatus that has gas supplied from the surface through a surface control system or system via an umbilical, allowing the diver to breathe under water from a facepiece
NOTE It may consist of a single hose or multiple lines, comprising life line, gas supply and if fitted voice communication and depth measuring system together with other services such as heating or cooling for suits, power for lighting and camera video signals. 3.23 work of breathing work expended during one breathing cycle
NOTE 1 Measured in Joule per litre. NOTE 2 This work is proportional to the area bounded by the pressure volume diagram (see Figure 1). 4 Minimum equipment The apparatus may consist of subassemblies. The apparatus shall comprise, at least the following components:  surface gas supply:  gas supply;  surface control system;  gas monitoring;  breathing system:  facepiece;  flow control devices;  body harness;  umbilical;  safety device(s). It shall also be delivered with information supplied by the manufacturer. The apparatus may also include the following components:  auxiliary gas supply;  lifting harness;  depth measuring device;  voice communication system. SIST EN 15333-2:2009

for pressure vessels intended for compressed air;  EN 144-3
for pressure vessels intended for compressed nitrox and
compressed oxygen. If no specific standards for other respirable gases are available, connections according to EN 144-3 shall be used. SIST EN 15333-2:2009

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(1) NOTE The WOB specified is considered to be a physiological maximum level and the manufacturers should endeavour to keep the WOB as low as possible. b) inspired and expired respiratory pressures shall be determined as shown in Figure 1. The inspired and expired respiratory pressures shall not exceed 25 mbar each; c) the positive work of breathing during inhalation shall not exceed 0,3 J×l-1; d) pressure spikes with no measurable positive work of breathing shall not exceed 25 mbar; e) pressure peaks with measurable positive work of breathing shall not exceed 5 mbar. Testing shall be done in accordance with 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.5.3. SIST EN 15333-2:2009

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(2) NOTE The WOB specified is considered to be a physiological maximum level and the manufacturers should endeavour to keep the WOB as low as possible. b) inspired and expired respiratory pressures shall be determined as shown in Figure 1. The inspired and expired respiratory pressures shall not exceed 35 mbar each; c) the positive work of breathing during inhalation shall not exceed 0,5 J×l-1; d) pressure spikes with no measurable positive work of breathing shall not exceed 25 mbar; e) pressure peaks with measurable positive work of breathing shall not exceed 12 mbar. Testing shall be done in accordance with 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.5.3. 5.7.1.3 Cold water performance The breathing performance shall be measured using a sinusoidal waveform from a breathing simulator with simulated RMV of 62,5 l min-1. The air exhaled by the breathing simulator shall be heated and humidified. The air temperature shall be (28 ± 2) °C and the relative humidity greater than 90 % when measured at the mouth (see Table 6). The performance of the apparatus shall be determined using air at an ambient pressure of 6 bar. The breathing system shall meet the following requirements related to an RMV (BTPS; body temperature at pressure saturated) of 62,5 l min-1: a) the work of breathing (WOB) shall not exceed a value of: WOB = 0,5 + 0,03 × RMV
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(3) b) inspired and expired respiratory pressures shall be determined as shown in Figure 1. The inspired and expired respiratory pressures shall not exceed 25 mbar each; c) the positive work of breathing during inhalation shall not exceed 0,3 J×l-1; d) pressure spikes with no measurable positive work of breathing shall not exceed 25 mbar; e) pressure peaks with measurable positive work of breathing shall not exceed 5 mbar. Testing shall be done in accordance with 6.10.3. SIST EN 15333-2:2009
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