EN 13720:2002
(Main)Transportable gas cylinders - Filling conditions for acetylene battery vehicles
Transportable gas cylinders - Filling conditions for acetylene battery vehicles
This European Standard specifies the requirements for filling acetylene battery vehicles.
Ortsbewegliche Gasflaschen - Abfüllbedingungen für Acetylen-Batterie-Fahrzeuge
Diese Europäische Norm legt Abfüllbedingungen von Acetylen-Batterie-Fahrzeugen fest. Unterschiedliche porösen Massen und unterschiedliche Lösemitteln können zugelassen sein, wobei alle Flaschen im Fahrzeug die gleiche poröse Masse und auch das gleiche Lösemittel haben müssen.
Bouteilles à gaz transportables - Conditions de remplissage des véhicules - batteries d'acétylène
La présente norme européenne spécifie les exigences de remplissage des véhicules-batteries d'acétylène. Différentes masses poreuses et différents solvants peuvent être utilisés à condition que toutes les bouteilles du véhicule aient la même masse poreuse et le même solvant.
Premične plinske jeklenke - Zahteve za polnjenje acetilenskih baterijskih vozil
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Jul-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jan-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 23 - Transportable gas cylinders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 23/SC 3/WG 1 - Filling conditions
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 05-Jun-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Overview - EN 13720:2002 (Transportable gas cylinders - Filling conditions for acetylene battery vehicles)
EN 13720:2002 is a European Standard published by CEN that specifies safe filling conditions for acetylene battery vehicles - assemblies of acetylene cylinders or bundles mounted as a single transportable unit. The standard harmonizes procedures and technical requirements for filling, inspection and documentation of acetylene vehicles used for storage, transport and supply of acetylene.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and definitions
- Defines an acetylene battery vehicle and two types: Type A (cylinders/bundles removed for filling) and Type B (filled/emptied while remaining mounted).
- Construction and equipment
- Vehicle design shall comply with prEN 13807 (or equivalent). Manifolds must include valves, flash-back arrestors, flow cut-offs and measuring devices.
- Solvent and porous mass
- All cylinders on a vehicle must use the same porous mass and solvent (e.g., acetone or DMF). Replenishment intervals depend on solvent type and are determined per EN 1801 or EN 12755.
- Filling pressure and procedure
- Maximum filling pressure: 25 bar (gauge).
- Type A: remove cylinders/bundles and fill per EN 1801 / EN 12755.
- Type B: follow a documented owner procedure (based on EN 12755 annexes) addressing acetylene distribution, cooling and solvent loss.
- Inspection and safety checks
- Prefill checks: cylinder, frame, manifold, valves and fittings for defects; statutory test validity; labelling; earthing and immobilization.
- During filling: leak-tightness checks and uniform cooling of cylinders.
- Post-fill checks: verify maximum acetylene content, leak-tight main valve, correct closure of transport valves, removal of hoses and earthing, proper labelling.
- Documentation (dossier)
- Must contain filling data (max acetylene content, working pressure, porous mass, solvent, max gross weight), design records (cylinder IDs, procedures, tests), and owner/manufacturer/home station information.
Practical applications and users
- Filling station operators and technicians performing acetylene fills
- Manufacturers and designers of acetylene battery vehicles and manifolds
- Transport and rental companies that operate mounted cylinder bundles
- Safety managers, auditors and regulatory authorities enforcing ADR/RID transport rules EN 13720 helps these users ensure consistent, safe filling practices and regulatory compliance.
Related standards
- EN 1801 - filling conditions for single acetylene cylinders
- EN 12754 / EN 12755 - inspection and filling conditions for acetylene bundles
- prEN 13807 - design, manufacture, identification and testing of battery vehicles
- ADR / RID - this standard is submitted for reference to transport regulations
Keywords: EN 13720:2002, acetylene battery vehicles, filling conditions, transportable gas cylinders, acetylene vehicle type A, acetylene vehicle type B, filling pressure 25 bar, porous mass, solvent, manifold, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13720:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Transportable gas cylinders - Filling conditions for acetylene battery vehicles". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for filling acetylene battery vehicles.
This European Standard specifies the requirements for filling acetylene battery vehicles.
EN 13720:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.30 - Pressure vessels, gas cylinders; 23.020.35 - Gas cylinders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13720:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/55/EC, 96/49/EC, 96/86/EC, 96/87/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/086. 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.Ortsbewegliche Gasflaschen - Abfüllbedingungen für Acetylen-Batterie-FahrzeugeBouteilles a gaz transportables - Conditions de remplissage des véhicules - batteries d'acétyleneTransportable gas cylinders - Filling conditions for acetylene battery vehicles23.020.30MHNOHQNHPressure vessels, gas cylindersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13720:2002SIST EN 13720:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 13720:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13720July 2002ICS 23.020.30English versionTransportable gas cylinders - Filling conditions for acetylenebattery vehiclesBouteilles à gaz transportables - Conditions de remplissagedes véhicules - batteries d'acétylèneOrtsbewegliche Gasflaschen - Abfüllbedingungen fürAcetylen-Batterie-FahrzeugeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 April 2002.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, Malta, 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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