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Abstract

Specifies the requirements for the safe use and proper design of a gas reticulation system, together with precautions that are necessary during the construction, operation and maintenance of reticulation systems carrying both oxygen and acetylene gases. Highlights the precautions necessary when the end-use equipment is connected for operation in a closed workshop or open-site area.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-002 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 21 July 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-002:
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australia New Zealand Industrial Gas Association
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Engineers Australia
Environmental Protection Authority New Zealand
Fire Protection Association Australia
Gas Energy Australia
Gas Technical Regulators Committee
International Accreditation New Zealand
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
SafeWork NSW
The Australian Gas Association
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
Worksafe New Zealand
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, assembly, installation, testing, operation and maintenance of gaseous oxygen and acetylene piping, manifolds and equipment used for the reticulation of these gases in industrial and laboratory applications. It does not apply to oxygen used for breathing purposes. Also, it does not apply to oxygen and acetylene cylinders on carts. The Standard applies to the following:
(a) Piping sizes up to 38 mm NB for industrial grade oxygen at pressures not exceeding 2100 kPa, and supplied either from high-pressure (H.P.) oxygen cylinders fitted with connections which comply with AS 2473, or from an oxygen vaporizer fed from a liquid oxygen storage vessel.
(b) Piping sizes up to 32 mm NB for acetylene within the allowable pressure range for the particular NB of the piping being used, and not exceeding 150 kPa. Supply of acetylene into the piping shall be from cylinders. Piping in Items (a) and (b) shall comply with AS 4041. Future direction concerning larger piping sizes beyond those indicated in the Scope will need guidance from industry (see Preface).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 26/08/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 26/08/2016
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ISBN
Committee	ME-002
Supersedes	DR 93334