Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 Inspection and testing
6 Materials
7 Design
8 Construction and workmanship
9 Type approval procedure
10 Batch tests
11 Tests on every tube
12 Special requirements for tubes for embrittling gases
13 Inspection certificate
14 Marking
Annex A (informative) - Typical chemistry groupings for
        seamless steel tubes
Annex B (normative) - Ultrasonic examination
Annex C (informative) - Description and evaluation of
        manufacturing imperfections and conditions for
        rejection of seamless steel tubes at time of
        final inspection by the manufacturer
Annex D (informative) - Acceptance certificate
Annex E (informative) - Type approval certificate
Annex F (informative) - Bend stress calculation
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and workman ship, manufacturing processes and tests at manufacture of refillable quenched and tempered seamless steel tubes of water capacities from 150 l up to and including 3000 l for compressed and liquefied gases exposed to extreme world-wide ambient temperatures (normally between -50 degrees C and +65 degrees C).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PVE/3/3
Supersedes	09/30143423 DC : DRAFT MAY 2009 96/705632 DC : APR 96 11/30237868 DC : 0