BS EN 14427:2014 PDF

What is BS EN 14427 - Design and construction for composite cylinders about?

BS EN 14427 is a European standard that:

Specifies minimum requirements for materials, design, construction, prototype testing and routine manufacturing inspections of fully wrapped composite cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres for liquefied petroleum gases (lpg) exposed to ambient temperatures, with a test pressure of at least 30 bar

Is only applicable to cylinders that are fitted with a pressure relief valve

Is applicable to cylinders with a liner of metallic material (welded or seamless) or non-metallic material (or a mixture thereof), reinforced by fibres of glass, carbon or aramid (or a mixture thereof)