Tanks for the transport of dangerous goods - Metallic pressure tanks - Design and Construction
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design and construction of metallic pressure tanks having a maximum working pressure exceeding 50 kPa (0,5 bar), for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail. This standard includes requirements for openings, closures and structural equipment it does not cover requirements of service equipment. For road tankers for the transport of LPG see EN 12493. For tanks for the transport of cryogenic liquids see EN 13530 1 and EN 13530 2.NOTE Design and construction of pressure tanks according to the scope of this standard are primarily subject to the requirements of RID/ ADR, 6.8.2.1, 6.8.3.1 and 6.8.5, as relevant. In addition, the relevant requirements of RID/ ADR, columns 12 and 13 of Table A to chapter 3.2, 4.3 and 6.8.2.4 shall be met. For the structural equipment subsections 6.8.2.2 and 6.8.3.2 apply, as relevant. The definitions of RID/ ADR 1.2.1 are referred to.
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