ISO 4126-5:2013/Amd 1:2016

Overview

ISO 4126-5:2013/Amd 1:2016 is an important amendment to the international standard addressing safety devices for protection against excessive pressure, specifically focusing on Controlled Safety Pressure Relief Systems (CSPRS). Issued by ISO, this amendment updates the requirements for CSPRS, which are critical safety components used in various industries to prevent overpressure conditions that can lead to equipment failure, hazards, or catastrophic events.

This amendment refines testing procedures and operational tolerances to ensure higher reliability and safety in systems where pressure relief control is essential. Designed for use with gases, steam, or liquids, CSPRS devices are crucial in maintaining operational safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Topics

• Scope of CSPRS Testing

  • CSPRS designed for air or other gases must be tested using air, a gas of known properties, or superheated steam (minimum 10 °C overheating).
  • CSPRS intended specifically for steam service require testing with steam, air, or gases with known properties.
  • CSPRS for liquid applications must be tested with water or a liquid of known properties.

• Performance Tolerances

  • Opening Pressure: The pressure at which the device starts to open must be within ±3% or ±0.1 bar of the specified opening pressure, whichever is greater.
  • Overpressure Limit: The overpressure must not exceed the value specified by the manufacturer, and should be no more than 10% of the opening pressure or 0.1 bar, whichever is larger.
  • Valve Lift: The lift of the main valve at overpressure must meet or exceed the manufacturer’s declared value.
  • Reseating Pressure: The pressure at which the valve recloses after relief should be at least 93% of the opening pressure.

• Safety and Compliance

  • Emphasizes the importance of rigorous testing regimes including specific conditions to replicate operational environments.
  • Ensures consistency and reliability in pressure relief devices, enhancing safety in equipment and personnel protection.

Applications

Controlled Safety Pressure Relief Systems compliant with ISO 4126-5:2013/Amd 1:2016 are indispensable in a wide range of industries:

• Oil and Gas
  Maintaining safe pressure levels in pipelines, storage tanks, and processing equipment.

• Chemical Manufacturing
  Protecting reactors, vessels, and pipelines handling gases and liquids under pressure.

• Power Generation
  Safeguarding boilers, steam turbines, and auxiliary systems from excess pressure.

• Pharmaceuticals and Food Processing
  Ensuring sanitary safety relief solutions where steam and liquids require tightly controlled pressure relief.

• General Industrial Equipment
  Any application involving pressurized systems requiring precise and controlled safety pressure relief.

By adhering to this standard, manufacturers and operators can mitigate risks related to overpressure, reduce downtime due to safety incidents, and meet compliance requirements globally.

Related Standards

To completely understand and implement effective pressure relief safety systems, ISO 4126-5:2013/Amd 1:2016 should be considered alongside other standards:

• ISO 4126 series - Covers general requirements and specific types of safety valves for pressure relief.
• ISO/IEC directives - Provide guidelines on standardizing international conformity and documentation processes.
• API Standards - Related to pressure relief devices suitable for petrochemical and heavy industry applications.
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Includes essential safety standards for pressure vessels, valves, and relief systems.
• IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 - Functional safety standards for safety instrumented systems including pressure relief control.

Implementing ISO 4126-5:2013/Amd 1:2016 within a framework of aligned standards ensures robust protection against overpressure hazards, benefiting safety engineers, system designers, and regulatory bodies.

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