BS EN 13160 is a series of European standards on leak detection systems to monitor the integrity of a pipeline allowing the operator to respond in time to the leaks to prevent further escalation of incidents.
BS EN 13160-7 is the seventh part of the BS EN 13160 series of documents that gives requirements and the corresponding test/assessment methods applicable to leak detection lining kits and leak detection jacket kits.
Leak detection lining kits and leak detection jackets kits are intended to be used to create an interstitial space or leakage containment in single skin underground or above ground, non-pressurized, tanks designed for water-polluting liquids.
The kit has to be used only in conjunction with leak detection kits covered by EN 13160-2 to EN 13160-4.
BS EN 13160-7 on leak detection systems is relevant to:
The leak detection system is a system designed to detect a leak of materials from the pipeline, in order to alert the operator to leak incidents.
BS EN 13160-7 provides the general requirements on leak detection systems to test the effectiveness of leak detection lining kits and leak detection jacket kits.
The integrity and permeability of the leak detection linings and leak detection jackets can be determined by BS EN 13160-7.
BS EN 13160-7 specifies the mechanical properties and effects of test media for polyvinylchloride (PVC).
BS EN 13160-7 sets out the requirements for the inner layer of leak detection linings and the outer layer of leak detection jackets with epoxide resin (EP) or unsaturated polyester resin (UP) moulding materials.
BS EN 13160-7 helps you in assessing the durability of effectiveness of systems against temperature, chemical attack and mechanical load.
Testing, assessment and sampling methods are all determined by BS EN 13160-7 to test the effectiveness of leak detection lining kits and leak detection jacket kits.
BS EN 13160-7 certifies the compliance of leak detection linings and leak detection jackets with the specifications and performance determination of the product type, as well as factory production control, for assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP).
The marking, labelling and packaging of each leak detection kit are set out in BS EN 13160-7 along with the environmental aspects.
Overall, BS EN 13160-7 walks you through leak detection lining kits and jacket kits, which are used to detect, monitor, and measure the unintended entrance or escape of fluids and gases, typically from pressurised systems or into empty enclosures to secure the safe operation of the pipeline fulfilling high demands of safety, reliability and efficiency.
As a result, leak detection is critical in commercial and industrial systems that rely on sensitive components or equipment that may be damaged by external contaminants.
BS EN 13160-7:2016 supersedes BS EN 13160-7:2003. BS EN 13160-7:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13160-7:2003. These include:
EN 13160-7:2016