EN 13153:2001

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Spezifikation und Prüfung der LPG-Zylinderventile - HandbetätigtSpécifications et essais des robinets de bouteilles de GPL - Fermeture manuelleSpecification and testing of LPG cylinder valves - Manually operated23.060.40Pressure regulators23.020.30MHNOHQNHPressure vessels, gas cylindersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13153:2001SIST EN 13153:2002en01-maj-2002SIST EN 13153:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13153December 2001ICS 23.060.40English versionSpecification and testing of LPG cylinder valves - ManuallyoperatedSpécifications et essais des robinets de bouteilles de GPL -Fermeture manuelleSpezifikation und Prüfung der LPG-Zylinderventile -HandbetätigtThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 October 2001.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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 13153:2001 (E)2ContentspageForeword.4Introduction.51Scope.62Normative references.63Terms and definitions.64Design and specification.84.1General.84.2Materials.94.2.1General.94.2.2Operating temperatures.94.2.3Copper alloys.94.2.4Non-metallic materials.94.3Essential components.94.3.1Valve operating mechanism.94.3.2Valve body.104.3.3Sealing mechanism.104.3.4Valve stem.104.3.5Valve outlet.104.4Optional components.114.4.1General.114.4.2Pressure relief valve.114.4.3Eduction tube.114.4.4Excess flow device.114.4.5Non-return valve.114.4.6Sediment tube.114.5Valve connections.114.6Leak tightness.124.7Operating torque.125Valve type test.125.1General.125.2Test valves.125.3Test procedure.125.3.1Hydraulic pressure test.135.3.2Valve closure test.145.3.3External and internal tightness test.145.3.4Endurance test.155.3.5Resistance to excessive closing and opening torque test.155.3.6Hand wheel fire exposure test.165.3.7Impact test.165.3.8Valve stem test.165.4Acceptance criteria.176Markings.17Annex A (normative)
Valve dimensions.18Annex B (normative)
Valves for non-domestic cylinders up to and including 7,5 litre water capacity.19Annex C (informative)
Production testing and inspection.21SIST EN 13153:2002



EN 13153:2001 (E)3Annex D (normative)
Special requirements for cylinder valves under extreme low temperatureconditions (minus 40 °C).22Bibliography.23SIST EN 13153:2002



EN 13153:2001 (E)4ForewordThis European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 286 "Liquefied Petroleum GasEquipment 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 orby endorsement, at the latest by June 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest byJune 2002.This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and theEuropean Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).In this standard the annexes A, B and D are normative and the annex C is informative.The standard has been submitted for reference into the RID and/or in the technical annexes of the ADR. Thereforethe standards listed in the normative references and covering basic requirements of the RID/ADR not addressedwithin the present standard are normative only when the standards themselves are referred to in the RID and/or inthe technical annexes of the ADR.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 13153:2002



EN 13153:2001 (E)5IntroductionThis European Standard calls for the use of substances and procedures that can be injurious to health if adequateprecautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and does not absolve the user from legal obligationsrelating to health and safety at any stage.It has been assumed in the drafting of this European Standard that execution of its provisions is entrusted toappropriately qualified and experienced people.SIST EN 13153:2002



EN 13153:2001 (E)61 ScopeThis European Standard specifies the requirements for design, specification and type testing of manually operatedcylinder valves specifically for use with LPG. It includes references to associated equipment for vapour or liquidservice.NOTEAnnex C gives the recommendations for production testing and inspection.This European Standard applies to manually operated valves fitted to transportable refillable LPG cylinders from0,5 l up to 150 l water capacity intended to convey LPG only.This European Standard does not apply to fixed automotive installations.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this Europeanstandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 549, Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment.EN 629-1, Transportable gas cylinders – 25E taper thread for connection of valves to gas cylinders – Part 1:Specification.EN ISO 11116, Gas cylinders – 17E taper thread for connections of valves to gas cylinders – Part 1 Specifications.EN 12164, Copper and copper alloys – Rod for free machining purposes.EN 12165, Copper and copper alloys – Wrought and unwrought forging stock.prEN 12864, Low pressure, non adjustable regulators having a maximum outlet pressure of less than or equal to200 mbar with a capacity of less than or equal to 4 kg/h, and their associated devices for butane, propane or theirmixtures.prEN 13175, Specifications and testing for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tank valves.prEN 13953, Pressure relief valves for transportable refillable cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1LPGmixture of light hydrocarbons, gaseous under standard atmospheric conditions which can be liquefied by increasedpressure or decreased temperature. The main components are propene, butane and butene isomers3.2cylinder valvevalve designed for use in one or more of the following applications: liquid filling, liquid service, vapour service orliquid level indicationSIST EN 13153:2002



EN 13153:2001 (E)73.3external tightnessresistance to leakage through the valve body to or from the atmosphere3.4internal tightnessresistance to leakage across the valve seat, or other internal sealing components when the valve is closed3.5eduction tubetube fitted to the valve to allow withdrawal of liquid LPG with the cylinder in its normal operating position3.6fixed liquid level gaugecontrol device, such as a dip tube in combination with a vent valve to verify that the predetermined maximum liquidlevel in a cylinder has been reached3.7liquid level indicatorcontrol device, such as a float gauge, permitting the gauging of the liquid level in the cylinder3.8valve bodymajor valve component including valve stem and/or valve outlet and, where applicable, the provision for otheroptional components3.9excess flow devicedevice designed to close or partially close when the flow of liquid or vapour passing through it exceeds apredetermined valve and to re-open when the pressure differential across the valve has been restored below acertain value3.10non return valvevalve designed to close automatically to restrict reverse flow3.11vapour/liquid dual valvevalve designed to allow vapour and liquid withdrawal from a cylinder in its normal operating position3.12sealing elementelement used to obtain internal leak tightness3.13valve stemsection of the valve body, which connects to the cylinder3.14valve outletsection of the valve to which a regulator or connector can be fitted3.15type testtest or series of tests conducted to prove that the design meets the requirements of this standard3.16cylinder openingpart of the cylinder to which the valve stem connectsSIST EN 13153:2002



EN 13153:2001 (E)83.17test pressurepressure at which the valve or component is tested in bar gauge3.18sediment tubedevice designed to reduce the risk of foreign matter, which may be in the cylinder, entering the valve3.19protection cap/dust capdevice fitted to the valve outlet and intended for one or more of the following functions: to protect the outlet; to prevent the ingress of foreign matters; to indicate unauthorised manipulation.3.20sealing capdevice fitted to, or integral with, the outlet of the cylinder valve to provide secondary closure3.21valve operating mechanismdevice which closes and opens the valve orifice3.22sealing mechanismmechanism to obtain internal leak tightness3.23operating torquetorque necessary to open or to close a valve3.24opening torquetorque required to open a valve3.25closing torquetorque required to obtain the required internal tightness4 Design and specification4.1 General4.1.1The valve operation shall not be adversely affected by a change in cylinder pressure.4.1.2The valve shall be capable of withstanding: mechanical stresses, including dynamic loads such as pressure shocks, cyclic changes or transport vibrations; operating temperatures.SIST EN 13153:2002



EN 13153:2001 (E)94.2 Materials4.2.1 GeneralMaterials in contact with LPG shall be physically and chemically compatible with LPG under all operating conditionsfor which the valve is designed.In selecting an appropriate material for valve components, it is important to select not only for adequate strength inservice, but also to give consideration to other modes of failure due to atmospheric corrosion, brass dezincification,stress corrosion, shock loads, and material failure.4.2.2 Operating temperaturesMaterials used shall be suitable for the temperatures for which the valve is designed.The minimum operating temperature to which the valve is expected to be exposed during normal use is minus 20 °C.In service, temperatures below this may be encountered during short periods, for example, during filling. Wherenecessary, e.g. in some parts of Europe and for certain applications, lower minimum operating temperatures shall beused. When equipment is designed for a temperature of minus 40 °C, it shall also meet the requirements of annex D.The maximum operating temperature to which the valve is expected to be exposed during normal operation is 60 °C.In service, this temperature may be exceeded for short periods.4.2.3 Copper alloysValve bodies made from copper alloys shall be manufac
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