BS EN 764-2:2012

What is BS EN 764-2 - Pressure equipment quantities about?  

BS EN 764-2 is a technical specification that specifies the basic quantities, symbols, and units to be used for pressure equipment and assemblies addressed by the European Directive 97/23/EC. 

Pressure equipment is enclosed containers that are used to keep liquids, vapours, and gases at a pressure that is much greater or lower than atmospheric pressure. 

Who is BS EN 764-2 - Pressure equipment quantities for? 

BS EN 764-2  on pressure equipment quantities is useful for: 

• Mechanical properties of a material 
• Pressure equipment 
• The petrochemical industry 
• The oil and gas industry 
• The food processing industry 
• The chemical industry 

Why should you use BS EN 764-2 - Pressure equipment quantities?  

BS EN 764-2 consists of seven parts which are: 

• Part 1: Terminology – pressure, temperature, volume and nominal size 
• Part 2: Quantities, symbols and units 
• Part 3: Definition of parties involved 
• Part 4: Establishment of technical delivery conditions for metallic materials 
• Part 5: Compliance and inspection documentation of materials 
• Part 6: Structure and content of operating instructions 
• Part 7: Safety systems for unfired pressure equipment 

BS EN 764-2 is meant to be used in conjunction with all the other parts of the series. Many forms of pressure apparatus are potentially dangerous. Steam boilers and related pipework, pressurized hot-water boilers, air compressors, air receivers and related pipework, autoclaves, gas storage tanks, and chemical reaction vessels are all examples. When things go wrong, this kind of gear can result in catastrophic injuries and even death. However, understanding the risks and taking appropriate safeguards will reduce the likelihood of any incidents occurring.