CEN/TC 197/WG 3 - Test Procedure for Packings for Rotary Applications
Test Procedure for Packings for Rotary Applications
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CEN/TC 197/WG 3 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Test Procedure for Packings for Rotary Applications". This committee has published 1 standards.
CEN/TC 197/WG 3 develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.
This European Standard gives details of a test procedure for packings to be used to seal the stuffing boxes of centrifugal pumps. It gives provisions on the design of test equipment, standard test parameters and reporting criteria. It does not specify performance criteria which should be agreed between supplier and customer, but does define 3 tightness classes.
When necessary, this European Standard is also applicable to packings used on other rotary equipment such as mixers and agitators.
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