Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinder bundles - Filling conditions and filling inspection - Amendment 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)

Gasflaschen - Acetylenflaschenbündel - Füllbedingungen und Inspektion beim Füllen - ÄNDERUNG 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1:2020)

Bouteilles à gaz - Cadres de bouteilles d'acétylène - Conditions de remplissage et contrôle au remplissage - Amendement 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)

Plinske jeklenke - Snopi jeklenk za acetilen - Pogoji in kontrola polnjenja - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
08-Sep-2020
Withdrawal Date
30-Mar-2021
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
09-Sep-2020
Completion Date
09-Sep-2020

Relations

Effective Date
25-Dec-2019

Overview

EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020 is an important amendment to the standard governing the filling conditions and inspection requirements for acetylene cylinder bundles. Published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in alignment with ISO, this standard ensures safe and consistent practices for handling acetylene gas cylinders used in various industrial and commercial applications. This amendment updates ISO 13088:2011, introducing critical revisions for filling procedures and solvent replenishment.

Key Topics

  • Filling Conditions: The amendment specifies updated protocols on when an acetylene cylinder bundle must be dismantled for inspection and solvent replenishment, emphasizing safety during filling operations.
  • Inspection Requirements: It mandates thorough inspection of individual cylinders after a certain number of filling cycles to detect any potential deterioration or hazards.
  • Solvent Management: The standard distinguishes between solvents like acetone and DMF (dimethylformamide), outlining different refill and dismantling frequencies based on solvent operating ranges.
  • Weight Monitoring: It requires checking the bundle’s weight post-filling to ensure the residual gas and solvent quantities meet minimum tare weight requirements, preventing overfilling or underfilling risks.
  • Safety Notes: For acetone solvent bundles, dismantling typically occurs after six filling cycles, while DMF solvent bundles have a higher tolerance, often not exceeding 100 fills without dismantling. Importantly, DMF bundles do not require counting fillings but still must follow periodic inspections.

Applications

This amendment to EN ISO 13088 is highly relevant for industries and sectors relying on acetylene cylinder bundles including:

  • Welding and Metal Fabrication: Ensures the safe filling and maintenance of acetylene gas bundles used in oxy-acetylene welding torches and cutting operations.
  • Chemical Processing: Maintains safety in acetylene handling by standardizing inspection and filling practices, reducing the risk of gas leaks or cylinder failure.
  • Gas Supply Companies: Provides guidelines for operators and service technicians for proper filling cycles and solvent replenishment to maximize cylinder bundle longevity and safety.
  • Transportation and Storage: Supports regulatory compliance for the safe transport and storage of acetylene cylinders by adhering to consistent filling and inspection intervals.

Implementing these standards helps minimize operational hazards associated with acetylene, a highly flammable gas, by enforcing strict filling controls and inspection procedures.

Related Standards

For a comprehensive approach to gas cylinder safety and handling, EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020 can be considered alongside the following standards:

  • ISO 11623 – Gas cylinders – Periodic inspection and testing of composite gas cylinders.
  • ISO 11117 – Gas cylinders – Valve protection devices.
  • EN 1964-1 – Gas cylinders – Design and construction of composite cylinders.
  • ISO 5145 – Gas cylinders – Cylinder valve outlet connections for industrial gases.

These related standards complement EN ISO 13088 by covering wider aspects of cylinder design, inspection, and operational safety.


EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020 provides crucial amendments that enhance the safe filling and inspection of acetylene cylinder bundles. By adhering to this international standard, manufacturers, service providers, and end-users can ensure compliance, safety, and reliability in acetylene gas handling operations.

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EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020 is a amendment published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinder bundles - Filling conditions and filling inspection - Amendment 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)". This standard covers: Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinder bundles - Filling conditions and filling inspection - Amendment 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)

Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinder bundles - Filling conditions and filling inspection - Amendment 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)

EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.35 - Gas cylinders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 13088:2012/oprA1:2020
01-april-2020
Plinske jeklenke - Snopi jeklenk za acetilen - Pogoji in kontrola polnjenja -
Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 13088:2011/DAM 1:2020)
Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinder bundles - Filling conditions and filling inspection -
Amendment 1 (ISO 13088:2011/DAM 1: 2020)
Gasflaschen - Acetylenflaschenbündel - Füllbedingungen und Inspektion beim Füllen -
ÄNDERUNG 1 (ISO 13088:2011/DAM 1:2020)
Bouteilles à gaz - Cadres de bouteilles d'acétylène - Conditions de remplissage et
contrôle au remplissage - Amendement 1 (ISO 13088:2011/DAM 1: 2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13088:2011/prA1
ICS:
23.020.35 Plinske jeklenke Gas cylinders
SIST EN ISO 13088:2012/oprA1:2020 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN ISO 13088:2012/oprA1:2020

SIST EN ISO 13088:2012/oprA1:2020
DRAFT AMENDMENT
ISO 13088:2011/DAM 1
ISO/TC 58/SC 4 Secretariat: ANSI
Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2020-02-18 2020-05-12
Gas cylinders — Acetylene cylinder bundles — Filling
conditions and filling inspection
AMENDMENT 1
Bouteilles à gaz — Cadres de bouteilles d'acétylène — Conditions de remplissage et contrôle au
remplissage
AMENDEMENT 1
ICS: 23.020.35
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SIST EN ISO 13088:2012/oprA1:2020
ISO 13088:2011/DAM 1:2020(E)
Foreword
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2020
Plinske jeklenke - Snopi jeklenk za acetilen - Pogoji in kontrola polnjenja -
Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)
Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinder bundles - Filling conditions and filling inspection -
Amendment 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)
Gasflaschen - Acetylenflaschenbündel - Füllbedingungen und Inspektion beim Füllen -
ÄNDERUNG 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1:2020)
Bouteilles à gaz - Cadres de bouteilles d'acétylène - Conditions de remplissage et
contrôle au remplissage - Amendement 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020
ICS:
23.020.35 Plinske jeklenke Gas cylinders
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 13088:2012/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.020.35
English Version
Gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinder bundles - Filling
conditions and filling inspection - Amendment 1 (ISO
13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020)
Bouteilles à gaz - Cadres de bouteilles d'acétylène - Gasflaschen - Acetylenflaschenbündel -
Conditions de remplissage et contrôle au remplissage - Füllbedingungen und Inspektion beim Füllen -
Amendement 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1: 2020) ÄNDERUNG 1 (ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1:2020)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 13088:2012; it was approved by CEN on 9 July 2020.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant 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 amendment 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.

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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58
"Gas cylinders" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 23 “Transportable gas cylinders” the
secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2021, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by March 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN 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 implement this European Standard: 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, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 13088:2011/Amd 1:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 13088:2012/A1:2020
without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13088
First edition
2011-12-15
AMENDMENT 1
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