BS EN 1594:2013

1   Scope This European Standard is applicable to pipelines with a maximum operating pressure ( MOP ) over 16bar for the carriage of processed, non-toxic and non-corrosive natural gas according to EN ISO 13686 in onland gas infrastructure. This European Standard is also applicable to pipelines with a maximum operating pressure ( MOP ) over 16 bar for the carriage of non-conventional gases such as injected biomethane, complying with EN ISO 13686 and for which a detailed technical evaluation of the functional requirements is performed ensuring there are no other constituents or properties of the gases that can affect the integrity of the pipeline . Onland gas infrastructure is where:

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pipeline elements are made of unalloyed or low-alloyed carbon steel;

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pipeline elements are joined by welds, flanges or mechanical couplings;

— the pipeline is not located within commercial or industrial premises as an integral part of the industrial process on these premises except for any pipelines and facilities supplying such premises;

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