What is BS EN 13458-1 - Static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels about?

Cryogenic vessels are cylindrical tanks which are doubled walled with inner stainless steel, and outer carbon steel sections. These tanks are painted with anti-corrosion primer. Cryogenic tanks are mainly used to store natural gases, fluids, and other materials. These tanks store the materials at the correct temperature, and pressure during transportation. BS EN 13458-1 specifies the fundamental requirements for static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels designed for a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0,5 bar.

BS EN 13458-1 applies to static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels for fluids as specified in 3.1. For static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels designed for a maximum allowable pressure of not more than 0,5 bar, BS EN 13458-1 can be used as a guide.

Who is BS EN 13458-1 - Static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels for?

BS EN 13458-1 on static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels is helpful for:

Metal processing industry
Storing liquefied gases
Water treatment
Medical technology
Energy generation

Why should you use BS EN 13458-1 - Static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels?

It is essential to have access to reliable guidelines for the manufacturing, and use of static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels to ensure minimum risk of accidents while transporting liquefied elements. BS EN 13458-1 provides manufacturers with the fundamental requirements, general requirements, chemical effects, design, fabrication, inspection, and testing methods, which allows them to transport liquefied elements efficiently.

BS EN 13458-1 guidelines contributes to safe, and secure transportation of fluids through static vacuum insulated cryogenic vessels.

BS EN 13458-1:2002

Cryogenic vessels. Static vacuum insulated vessels - Fundamental requirements

Current, Under Review

Published:

1 Jul 2002