BS EN 12493 is a document on LPG equipment and accessories. BS EN 12493 specifies minimum requirements for materials, design, construction and workmanship procedures, and tests for welded LPG road tanker pressure vessels and their welded attachments manufactured from carbon, carbon/manganese and micro-alloy steels.
BS EN 12493 calls for the use of substances and procedures that could be injurious to health and/or the environment if adequate precautions are not taken.
Note: BS EN 12493 does not cover pressure vessels for pressure vessel containers.
BS EN 12493 on welded steel pressure vessels for LPG road tankers is useful for:
LPG has a wide variety of uses and needs to be transported to various places. BS EN 12493 provides guidance for the design and manufacture of vehicles carrying LPG.
BS EN 12493 discusses the design, manufacture, packaging, disposal, use and operation which is essential for design, construction, workmanship procedures, and tests for welded LPG road tanker pressure vessels.
BS EN 12493 implementation on welded steel pressure vessels for LPG road tankers is beneficial so that LPG can be transported safely.
BS EN 12493:2020 supersedes BS EN 12493:2013+A2:2018. BS EN 12493:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 12493:2013+A2:2018. These include:
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