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AS 2030.2:2021
[Current]The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases, Part 2: Cylinders for dissolved acetylene
Specifies requirements for the filling, inspection and testing of refillable gas cylinders with and without fusible plugs up to a maximum of 150 L water capacity for the storage and transport of dissolved acetylene.
Published: 30/04/2021
Pages: 13
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Cylinders requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Particular requirements
4.2.1 Cylinder standards and minimum test pressure
4.2.2 Type approval
5 Cylinder fittings
5.1 Valves
5.1.1 General
5.1.2 Stem threads
5.1.3 Outlet connections
5.1.4 Dedicated filling connection
5.2 Protection of valves
5.3 Fusible plugs
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Number, size and location
5.3.3 Manifolds and valves for bundles
6 Filling with acetylene
6.1 Filling
6.2 Examination prior to filling
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 Bundle of cylinders
6.3 Filling
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Replacement of solvent
6.3.3 Avoidance of overfilling
6.3.4 Filling and post-filling checks
7 Periodic inspection of cylinders
7.1 Periodic inspection interval
7.2 Periodic inspection procedure
7.3 Treatment of inspected cylinders
8 Leaking of damaged cylinders
8.1 Leaking cylinder
8.2 Damaged cylinder
8.3 Condemning
9 Marking and identification
9.1 General
9.2 Inspection marks
9.3 Owner’s mark
9.4 Manufacturer’s marks
9.5 Labelling and colour coding
10 Care and handling
10.1 General
10.2 Safe transportation
10.3 Storage and handling
11 Records
11.1 Cylinder manufacturing record
11.2 Periodic inspection record
11.3 Owner’s records
11.4 Filler’s record
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
DOT-8AL
Specification 8AL, Steel cylinders with porous fillings for acetylene, Department of Transport, USA
[Current]
Gas cylinders for industrial, scientific, medical and refrigerant use — Labelling and colour coding
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