Road vehicles - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems components - Part 9: Pressure relieve device (PRD)

This document specifies general requirements and definitions of liquefied petroleum gas fuel components, intended for use on the types of motor vehicles as defined in ISO 3833. It also provides general design principles, and specifies requirements for instructions and marking. This document is applicable to vehicles (mono-fuel, bi-fuel or dual-fuel applications) using gaseous fuels in accordance with ISO 9162. It is not applicable to the following: a) fuel containers; b) stationary gas engines; c) container mounting hardware; d) electronic fuel management; and e) refuelling receptacles. NOTE 1 It is recognized that miscellaneous components not specifically addressed herein can be examined for compliance with the criteria of any applicable part of ISO 20766, including testing to the appropriate functional tests. NOTE 2 All references to pressure in this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified. NOTE 3 This document applies to devices which have a service pressure in the range of 110 kPa (Butane rich at 20 °C) and 840 kPa (Propane at 20 °C), hereinafter referred to in this document. Other service pressures can be accommodated by adjusting the pressure by the appropriate factor (ratio).

Véhicules routiers — Équipements pour véhicules utilisant le gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL) comme combustible — Partie 9: Dispositif de limitation de pression

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
28-Apr-2019
Current Stage
9093 - International Standard confirmed
Start Date
06-Nov-2024
Completion Date
13-Dec-2025

Overview

ISO 20766-9:2019 specifies requirements for pressure relieve devices (PRDs) used in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle fuel systems. It covers definitions, general design principles, marking and instruction requirements, and mandatory test methods to verify safety and long-term performance. The standard applies to LPG systems for road vehicles defined in ISO 3833 (mono‑fuel, bi‑fuel or dual‑fuel) and to PRDs with service pressures in the range of 110 kPa to 840 kPa (gauge pressures), with other pressures accommodated by proportional adjustment.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope & applicability: For vehicle LPG fuel system components (excluding fuel containers, stationary engines, container mounting hardware, electronic fuel management and refuelling receptacles).
  • Marking requirements: Mandatory traceable markings include manufacturer/agent name, model/part number and working pressure (or pressure and temperature range). Recommended markings include flow direction, fuel type, electrical ratings, certification symbol, type approval number and serial/date code.
  • Construction & assembly: PRDs must meet the general construction provisions of ISO 20766-1 and ISO 20766-2 and the specific tests listed in this part.
  • Mandatory tests (see Clause 6): hydrostatic strength (test pressure = 2.5 × working pressure), leakage (at several temperatures and pressure factors), bending moment (for externally-threaded designs), continued operation (cyclic testing), accelerated life (to assess fusible material creep), benchtop activation (thermal activation test up to 600 °C), thermal cycling, condensate-corrosion resistance and flow capacity.
  • Accelerated-life criteria: Designed to verify reliable operation for at least 1 year at 82 °C and 20 years at 57 °C. The standard gives a formula to derive the accelerated-life temperature TL from the manufacturer’s specified activation temperature Tf and requires specific time‑to‑activation thresholds for test samples.
  • Activation controls: Defines activation pressure and activation temperature as manufacturer-specified parameters and requires PRDs to demonstrate consistent activation behavior throughout life and after environmental and mechanical stress.

Applications and who uses it

ISO 20766-9 is used by:

  • LPG component manufacturers (design, type approval and production testing)
  • Vehicle OEMs integrating LPG fuel systems
  • Certification and homologation bodies assessing PRD compliance
  • Testing laboratories performing functional, durability and safety tests
  • Safety engineers and fleet operators specifying PRDs for vehicle conversion or manufacture

Related standards

  • ISO 20766-1 - General requirements and definitions for LPG fuel system components
  • ISO 20766-2 - Performance and general test methods for LPG components
  • ISO 3833 - Vehicle classification (applicability)
  • ISO 9162 - Gaseous fuels - specifications referenced for fuel compatibility

This standard ensures PRDs for LPG vehicle systems meet traceability, mechanical, thermal and long‑term performance requirements-critical for safe pressure relief and vehicle safety compliance.

Standard

ISO 20766-9:2019 - Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems components — Part 9: Pressure relieve device (PRD) Released:4/29/2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 20766-9:2019 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems components - Part 9: Pressure relieve device (PRD)". This standard covers: This document specifies general requirements and definitions of liquefied petroleum gas fuel components, intended for use on the types of motor vehicles as defined in ISO 3833. It also provides general design principles, and specifies requirements for instructions and marking. This document is applicable to vehicles (mono-fuel, bi-fuel or dual-fuel applications) using gaseous fuels in accordance with ISO 9162. It is not applicable to the following: a) fuel containers; b) stationary gas engines; c) container mounting hardware; d) electronic fuel management; and e) refuelling receptacles. NOTE 1 It is recognized that miscellaneous components not specifically addressed herein can be examined for compliance with the criteria of any applicable part of ISO 20766, including testing to the appropriate functional tests. NOTE 2 All references to pressure in this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified. NOTE 3 This document applies to devices which have a service pressure in the range of 110 kPa (Butane rich at 20 °C) and 840 kPa (Propane at 20 °C), hereinafter referred to in this document. Other service pressures can be accommodated by adjusting the pressure by the appropriate factor (ratio).

This document specifies general requirements and definitions of liquefied petroleum gas fuel components, intended for use on the types of motor vehicles as defined in ISO 3833. It also provides general design principles, and specifies requirements for instructions and marking. This document is applicable to vehicles (mono-fuel, bi-fuel or dual-fuel applications) using gaseous fuels in accordance with ISO 9162. It is not applicable to the following: a) fuel containers; b) stationary gas engines; c) container mounting hardware; d) electronic fuel management; and e) refuelling receptacles. NOTE 1 It is recognized that miscellaneous components not specifically addressed herein can be examined for compliance with the criteria of any applicable part of ISO 20766, including testing to the appropriate functional tests. NOTE 2 All references to pressure in this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise specified. NOTE 3 This document applies to devices which have a service pressure in the range of 110 kPa (Butane rich at 20 °C) and 840 kPa (Propane at 20 °C), hereinafter referred to in this document. Other service pressures can be accommodated by adjusting the pressure by the appropriate factor (ratio).

ISO 20766-9:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.060.40 - Fuel systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20766-9
First edition
2019-05
Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum
gas (LPG) fuel systems components —
Part 9:
Pressure relieve device (PRD)
Véhicules routiers — Équipements pour véhicules utilisant le gaz de
pétrole liquéfié (GPL) comme combustible —
Partie 9: Dispositif de limitation de pression
Reference number
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ISO 2019
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Markings . 2
5 Construction and assembly . 2
6 Tests . 2
6.1 Applicability . 2
6.2 Hydrostatic strength . 3
6.3 Leakage . 3
6.4 Bending moment . 3
6.5 Continued operation . 4
6.5.1 Test procedure . 4
6.5.2 Requirements . 4
6.6 Accelerated life . 4
6.6.1 General. 4
6.6.2 Test procedure . 4
6.6.3 Accelerated-life test temperature. 4
6.6.4 Requirements . 5
6.7 Benchtop activation . 5
6.7.1 General. 5
6.7.2 Thermally-activated relief devices . 5
6.8 Thermal cycling . 5
6.8.1 Test procedure . 5
6.8.2 Requirements . 6
6.9 Condensate-corrosion resistance . 6
6.9.1 Test procedure . 6
6.9.2 Test solution. 6
6.10 Flow capacity . 6
6.10.1 General. 6
6.10.2 Test procedure . 6
7 Production batch inspection and acceptance testing . 7
Annex A (normative) Determination of fusible material yield temperature and PRD
activation temperature . 8
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 20766-9:2019(E)
Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel
systems components —
Part 9:
Pressure relieve device (PRD)
1 Scope
This document specifies general requirements and definitions of liquefied petroleum gas fuel
components, intended for use on the types of motor vehicles as defined in ISO 3833. It also provides
general design principles, and specifies requirements for instructions and marking.
This document is applicable to vehicles (mono-fuel, bi-fuel or dual-fuel applications) using gaseous fuels
in accordance with ISO 9162. It is not applicable to the following:
a) fuel containers;
b) stationary gas engines;
c) container mounting hardware;
d) electronic fuel management; and
e) refuelling receptacles.
NOTE 1 It is recognized that miscellaneous components not specifically addressed herein can be examined
for compliance with the criteria of any applicable part of ISO 20766, including testing to the appropriate
functional tests.
NOTE 2 All references to pressure in this document are considered gauge pressures unless otherwise
specified.
NOTE 3 This document applies to devices which have a service pressure in the range of 110 kPa (Butane rich
at 20 °C) and 840 kPa (Propane at 20 °C), hereinafter referred to in this document.
Other service pressures can be accommodated by adjusting the pressure by the appropriate factor
(ratio).
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 20766-1, Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems components — Part 1: General
requirements and definitions
ISO 20766-2, Road vehicles — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems components — Part 2:
Performance and general test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 20766-1 and the following apply.
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