ISO 15541:2016

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15541
Second edition
2016-07-15
Ships and marine technology —
Fire resistance of non-metallic
hose assemblies and non-metallic
compensators — Requirements for the
test bench
Navires et technologie maritime — Résistance au feu des flexibles et
des compensateurs non métalliques — Exigences pour le banc d’essai
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Components of test bench . 2
4.2 Burner chamber . 3
4.2.1 General. 3
4.2.2 Burner . 4
4.2.3 Exhaust trunk . 4
4.2.4 Coolant circuit . 4
4.3 Aggregate box . 4
4.4 Monitoring and recording . 4
4.4.1 Control and adjustments . 4
4.4.2 Measurements, recording and indication . 5
4.4.3 Safety facilities . 6
4.5 Pressure-producing equipment . 6
Annex A (informative) Flame appearance . 7
Bibliography . 9
Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology, Subcommittee
SC 3, Piping and machinery.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 15541:1999), which has been technically
revised.
The most significant change in this second edition is the inclusion of non-metallic compensators to the
fire test procedures outlined in this document. The first edition of this document applied primarily to
non-metallic hose assemblies. Because the compensators are used in common piping systems and may
have similar materials to hose assemblies, the applicability of the test procedures was expanded to
include compensators.
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Introduction
The main objective of the test using the test bench described in this document is to determine whether
and for a safety period a non-metallic hose assembly or non-metallic compensator can be exposed to
fire, without becoming inoperable, when subjected to the envisaged working pressure. Despite the
fact that the attacking fire is simulated so as to correspond to a fire occurring in practice, it cannot be
assumed that the duration of resistance to fire as recorded during that test will also occur in the event
of an actual fire, as the conditions of installation, which essentially affect to the duration of resistance
to fire, may vary from case to case.
Tests carried out using the test bench specified in this document are intended to lead to results capable
of being reproduced.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15541:2016(E)
Ships and marine technology — Fire resistance of non-
metallic hose assemblies and non-metallic compensators
— Requirements for the test bench
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for a test bench to determine the fire resistance of non-metallic
hose assemblies and non-metallic compensators with nominal diameter up to 150 mm. It may be used
for bigger sizes provided proper test bench conditions are obtained. During the exposure to flames,
there are possible working pressures of up to 16 bar.
The flame spread ability of non-metallic hose assemblies or non-metallic compensators cannot be
tested with the test bench specified in this document.
Only water is permitted as a test medium. With a view to ensuring maximum safety for both the
operating personnel and the test bench in the event of damage of the non-metallic hose assembly or
non-metallic compensator during the test, the use of combustible test media is excluded.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 15540:2016, Ships and marine technology — Fire resistance of non-metallic hose assemblies and non-
metallic compensators — Test methods
IEC 60
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