What is ISO 6552 - Automatic steam traps technical terms about?

ISO 6552 is an international organization for standardization that gives the definitions of the major technical terms and expressions used to describe an automatic steam trap as far as dimension, pressure, temperature, and flow rate are concerned, as well as their corresponding symbols and units.

Who is ISO 6552 - Automatic steam traps technical terms for?

ISO 6552 on automatic steam traps technical terms is useful for:

The chemical industry
The food and beverages industry
The petrochemical industry
The pulp and paper industry
The pharmaceutical industry
Steam engineers

Why should you use ISO 6552 - Automatic steam traps technical terms?

The purpose of ISO 6552 is to establish precise definitions for technical terms and expressions that are commonly used to describe with a certain accuracy an automatic steam trap under operating conditions. ISO 6552 has to be considered in conjunction with every other International Standard using these terms and expressions to describe the technical characteristics or performances of an automatic steam trap.

Having access to common definitions and terminology across the industry facilitates and accelerates communication, research, and reporting across the industry. ISO 6552 guidelines bring uniformity in reporting, documentation, research, innovation, and product development. Using ISO 6552 you will be in a position to facilitate clear communication across the industries that, in turn, facilitates development.

BS ISO 6552:1980

Automatic steam traps. Definition of technical terms

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Dec 1980