BS EN 12953-1:2012 PDF

What is BS EN 12953-1 - Shell boilers general about?

BS EN 12953-1 applies to shell boilers with volumes in excess of 2 litres for the generation of steam and/or hot water at a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0,5 bar and with a temperature in excess of 110 °C. The purpose of BS EN 12953-1 is to ensure that the hazards associated with the operation of shell boilers are reduced to a minimum and that adequate protection is provided to contain the hazards that still prevail when the shell boiler is put into service. This protection will be achieved by the proper application of the design, manufacturing, testing, and inspection methods and techniques incorporated in the various parts of BS EN 12953-1 . Where appropriate, adequate warning of residual hazards and the potential for misuse are given in the training and operating instructions and local to the equipment concerned (see EN 1295...