Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Method of test for fire dampers (ISO/TS 27469:2010)

ISO/TS 27469:2010 specifies a method for determining the following:
ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to prevent the spread of fire and heat through designated fire divisions; typical ratings are given in ISO 13702:1999, Table C.5.
fire damper operational reliability in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, particularly offshore installations;
ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to withstand blast overpressures that may result  from the explosion of a flammable gas.
ISO/TS 27469:2010 applies to different start-up operations for different types of furnace and, therefore, tolerances in test conditions at the beginning of the test are not described in detail. The fire test enables only a limited assessment of the actuating mechanism being carried out and additional tests can be necessary to fully evaluate its operational reliability.

Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Prüfverfahren für Brandschutzklappen (ISO/TS 27469:2010)

Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Méthode d'essai des clapets coupe-feu (ISO/TS 27469:2010)

Petrokemična industrija in industrija za predelavo nafte in zemeljskega plina - Preskusna metoda za dušilnike ognja (ISO/TS 27469:2010)

Ta tehnična specifikacija opredeljuje metodo za določevanje: a) sposobnosti dušilnikov ognja, ki so nameščeni v prezračevalnih sistemih, da preprečijo širjenje ognja in vročine po določenih požarnih razdelkih; značilne ocene so podane v ISO 13702:1999, tabela C.5. b) operativna zanesljivost dušilnikov ognja v petrokemični industriji in industriji za predelavo nafte in zemeljskega plina, zlasti inštalacije na morju.

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Overview

CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011 (ISO/TS 27469:2010) is a Technical Specification for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries that defines a method of test for fire dampers used in ventilation systems. It establishes test procedures to evaluate a damper’s ability to prevent the spread of fire and heat through designated fire divisions, assess operational reliability (particularly for offshore installations), and determine resistance to blast overpressures from flammable-gas explosions. The specification is intended for use with existing fire research facilities and complements related fire‑testing standards.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Test scope and objectives
    • Evaluate fire integrity and insulation performance (control of radiated and conducted heat on the unexposed side).
    • Assess protection against hydrocarbon pool fires and jet fires.
    • Measure leakage past closed blades and closure reliability.
    • Test capability to withstand blast overpressure from explosions.
  • Test types required
    • Hydrocarbon pool fire test (carried out in accordance with ISO 834‑1 and EN 1363‑2 time–temperature curve amendments).
    • Jet fire test (procedures to be defined during development).
    • Blast pressure test (may require specialized facilities).
  • Specimen and mounting
    • Test specimen includes damper assembly, connecting and extension ducts, insulation and penetration seals.
    • Dampers must be installed to represent their intended design installation and as close as possible to the fire barrier.
    • Extension ducts and sensor locations are used to measure radiated, conducted and convected heat on the unexposed side.
  • Environmental and procedural limits
    • Tests conducted in sheltered conditions (wind speed guidance: avoid tests if wind exceeds ~3 m/s).
    • Ambient temperature range stated: −10 °C to +40 °C.
    • Fire tests provide only a limited evaluation of actuating mechanisms; additional operational tests may be necessary.

Practical applications and users

This Technical Specification is practical for:

  • Fire protection engineers and HVAC designers specifying fire damper performance for onshore and offshore installations.
  • Manufacturers developing and certifying fire dampers for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas sectors.
  • Independent test laboratories conducting pool‑fire, jet‑fire and blast tests.
  • Asset owners, operators and safety managers assessing ventilation safety, barrier integrity and risk of fire/explosion spread.
  • Regulators and inspection authorities referencing industry‑specific fire test methods.

Use cases include damper selection for offshore platforms, refining and petrochemical plants, ventilation penetration design, and inclusion of test data in fire and explosion risk assessments.

Related standards

  • ISO 834‑1 - Fire‑resistance tests: general requirements
  • ISO 13702:1999 - Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore installations
  • ISO 15138 - HVAC for offshore production installations
  • ISO 22899‑1:2007 - Jet fire testing for passive fire protection
  • EN 1363‑1 / EN 1363‑2 - Fire resistance test methods

Keywords: ISO/TS 27469, CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011, fire damper testing, hydrocarbon pool fire, jet fire, blast overpressure, petroleum industry, offshore fire protection, ventilation fire dampers.

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CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011 is a technical specification published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Method of test for fire dampers (ISO/TS 27469:2010)". This standard covers: ISO/TS 27469:2010 specifies a method for determining the following: ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to prevent the spread of fire and heat through designated fire divisions; typical ratings are given in ISO 13702:1999, Table C.5. fire damper operational reliability in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, particularly offshore installations; ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to withstand blast overpressures that may result from the explosion of a flammable gas. ISO/TS 27469:2010 applies to different start-up operations for different types of furnace and, therefore, tolerances in test conditions at the beginning of the test are not described in detail. The fire test enables only a limited assessment of the actuating mechanism being carried out and additional tests can be necessary to fully evaluate its operational reliability.

ISO/TS 27469:2010 specifies a method for determining the following: ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to prevent the spread of fire and heat through designated fire divisions; typical ratings are given in ISO 13702:1999, Table C.5. fire damper operational reliability in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, particularly offshore installations; ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to withstand blast overpressures that may result from the explosion of a flammable gas. ISO/TS 27469:2010 applies to different start-up operations for different types of furnace and, therefore, tolerances in test conditions at the beginning of the test are not described in detail. The fire test enables only a limited assessment of the actuating mechanism being carried out and additional tests can be necessary to fully evaluate its operational reliability.

CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.180.10 - Exploratory, drilling and extraction equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1363-1:2020, EN 12828:2012+A1:2014, EN 14908-1:2005, EN 1363-2:1999, EN 3745-410:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Method of test for fire dampers
(ISO/TS 27469:2010)
Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Prüfverfahren für Brandschutzklappen
(ISO/TS 27469:2010)
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Méthode d'essai des clapets
coupe-feu (ISO/TS 27469:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011
ICS:
75.180.10 Oprema za raziskovanje in Exploratory and extraction
odkopavanje equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN ISO/TS 27469
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
August 2011
ICS 75.180.10
English Version
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries - Method of
test for fire dampers (ISO/TS 27469:2010)
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel - Erdöl-, petrochemische und Erdgasindustrie - Prüfverfahren
Méthode d'essai des clapets coupe-feu (ISO/TS für Brandschutzklappen (ISO/TS 27469:2010)
27469:2010)
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 18 July 2011 for provisional application.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3

Foreword
The text of ISO/TS 27469:2010 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67 “Materials, equipment
and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries” of the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011 by Technical
Committee CEN/TC 12 “Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and
natural gas industries” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: 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 the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO/TS 27469:2010 has been approved by CEN as a CEN ISO/TS 27469:2011 without any
modification.
TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 27469
First edition
2010-02-01
Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas
industries — Method of test for fire
dampers
Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel — Méthode
d'essai des clapets coupe-feu
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ISO/TS 27469:2010(E)
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ISO/TS 27469:2010(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Testing.3
5 Blast pressure.13
Bibliography.17

ISO/TS 27469:2010(E)
Foreword
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ISO/TS 27469 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67, Materials, equipment and offshore
structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, Subcommittee SC 6, Processing
equipment and systems.
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ISO/TS 27469:2010(E)
Introduction
The purpose of this International Technical Specification is to enable evaluation of the ability of a fire damper
installation to maintain the integrity of fire rated barriers. Typical fire barrier ratings are given in
ISO 13702:1999, Table C.5.
The following performance criteria are evaluated by this Technical Specification:
a) fire integrity and insulation: to limit/control the spread of radiated and conducted heat at the protected side
of a fire damper installation; it is necessary to determine the distance from the damper’s blades, in free air
or along a duct, where temperatures do not exceed requirements;
b) ability to provide protection from both hydrocarbon pool fires and jet fires;
c) leakage past closed blades;
d) ability to withstand overpressure that can arise from an explosion.
This Technical Specification is based on the use of existing approved fire research and testing facilities.
Specially constructed facilities can be required for testing blast pressure withstand capability. It is important
that test dampers be installed in a manner that represents their design installation.
In carrying out the tests described in this Technical Specification, it is necessary to refer to other standards
connected with the fire-testing of materials and application in the petroleum and natural gas industries. The
test methods simulate thermal and overpressure conditions that can result from fire and explosion. The
conditions in a real incident can be different, so the test results and resultant damper designations do not
guarantee safety but can be used as elements of a fire and explosion risk assessment that takes into account
all other pertinent factors.
NOTE It is planned to determine some aspects of this Technical Specification during the development and testing
stage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 27469:2010(E)

Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Method
of test for fire dampers
CAUTION - Attention is drawn to the fact that fire testing is hazardous and that there is a possibility
that toxic fumes, smoke and/or gases can be evolved during tests. Mechanical and operational
hazards can also occur during construction of the test elements or structures, their testing and
disposal of test residues.
It is essential that an assessment of all potential hazards and risks to health be made and safety
precautions identified and provided, including appropriate training to relevant personnel.
1 Scope
This Technical Specification specifies a method for determining the following:
a) ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to prevent the spread of fire and heat through
designated fire divisions; typical ratings are given in ISO 13702:1999, Table C.5.
b) fire damper operational reliability in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries, particularly
offshore installations;
NOTE It is planned to determine the methodology during the testing and development phase.
c) ability of fire dampers installed in ventilation systems to withstand blast overpressures that may result
from the explosion of a flammable gas.
This Technical Specification applies to different start-up operations for different types of furnace and, therefore,
tolerances in test conditions at the beginning of the test are not described in detail. The fire test enables only a
limited assessment of the actuating mechanism being carried out and additional tests can be necessary to
fully evaluate its operational reliability.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 834-1, Fire-resistance tests — Elements of building construction — Part 1: General requirements
ISO 13702:1999, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Control and mitigation of fires and explosions on
offshore production installations — Requirements and guidelines
ISO 15138, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Offshore production installations — Heating, ventilation
and air-conditioning
ISO 22899-1:2007, Determination of the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection materials — Part 1:
General requirements
EN 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General requirements
EN 1363-2:1999, Fire resistance tests — Part 2: Alternative and additional procedures
ISO/TS 27469:2010(E)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
fire damper
mechanical device designed to close off an air duct or aperture and prevent the passage of fire
3.2
connecting duct
duct section between the fire damper and supporting construction
3.3
extension duct
duct section on the unexposed side of the fire damper and on which the test temperature sensors are located
3.4
test specimen
fire damper, connecting duct, extension duct, insulation and (as applicable) the perimeter penetration sealing
system
3.5
test construction
complete assembly of the test specimen and the supporting construction
3.6
fire-damper actuating mechanism
mechanism, integral or directly associated with the fire damper that when initiated by the thermal release
device, causes the movable components of the damper to change from the “open” to the “closed” position
3.7
thermal release mechanism
thermally actuated device designed to respond to a rise in temperature and release the fire-damper actuating
mechanism/blades at a predetermined temperature
NOTE It can interface with mechanically, electrically, electronically, or pneumatically operated mechanisms that are
positioned integrally or remotely from the device
3.8
pool fire
combustion of flammable or combustible hydrocarbon liquid spilled and retained on the surface
3.9
jet fire
ignited discharge of flammable material under pressure
3.10
exposed
facing the fire
3.11
unexposed
facing away from the fire
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ISO/TS 27469:2010(E)
4 Testing
4.1 Test types
The following different types of test shall be required:
a) hydrocarbon pool fire;
b) jet fire;
NOTE Procedure details will be defined during the development and testing stage.
c) blast pressure.
4.2 Hydrocarbon pool fire test
4.2.1 General test procedure
The test shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 834-1, except where amended by this Technical
Specification. The time-temperature curve shall be in accordance with EN 1363-2:1999, 4.1 and Figure 1.
4.2.2 Test environment
The test shall be carried out in an environment in which the effects of weather do not significantly affect the
test. The test specimen should be shielded from the effects of a high wind and testing should not be carried
out if wind speed in the immediate vicinity exceeds 3 m/s. The ambient temperature range for the test is
−10 °C to +40 °C.
4.2.3 Specimen mounting
The test specimen comprised of the damper assembly, ducting sections and supporting structure shall be
constructed in accordance with an approved “H” rating design and insulated to a H120 rating on the stiffened
external face of the furnace. Vertical and horizontal arrangements should be of similar construction. The fire
damper should be fixed in position in the same manner as intended for a design installation and should be as
close to the fire barrier division as possible. Extension ducts and insulation shall be provided as required to
meet thermal performance criteria and to enable measurement of temperatures arising from radiated,
conducted and convected heat on the unexposed side of the fire damper. Typical arrangements are shown in
Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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