BS EN 16603-32-02 is a European standard that defines the structural design verification of metallic and non-metallic pressurized hardware which includes pressure vessels, pressurized structures, pressure components (such as valves, pumps, lines, fittings, and hoses), and special pressurized equipment (e.g., batteries, heat pipes, cryostats, sealed containers, hazardous fluids container) to manufacture efficient pressurized hardware of high durability.
Objectives of the associated verification process are primarily to demonstrate the qualification of design and performance, as meeting all specified requirements, and to ensure that the flight hardware is free from workmanship defects and acceptable for flight.
BS EN 16603-32-02 applies to all space products and to launch vehicles, transfer vehicles, re-entry vehicles, spacecraft, space stations, landing probes and rovers, sounding rockets, payloads and instruments.
BS EN 16603-32-02 may be tailored for the specific characteristics and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00.
Note 1: External supports and structural interfaces of pressurized hardware are not covered by BS EN 16603-32-02.
Note 2: Solid propellant motor cases are not covered by BS EN 16603-32-02.
BS EN 16603-32-02 on the pressurized hardware design and verification is relevant to:
Pressurized hardware is those hardware items that contain primarily internal pressure. Included are pressure vehicles, pressurized structures, special pressurized equipment and pressure components.
Guidelines under BS EN 16603-32-02 assist you in demonstrating the quality, durability and efficiency of pressurized hardware.
As a design engineer of launch vehicles, you can design vehicles as per the specification given in BS EN 16603-32-02.
As a quality compliance personnel of spacecraft, you can use BS EN 16603-32-02 guidelines for improving the quality and efficacy of space applications and manufacture a standardized product of global acceptance.
EN 16603-32-02:2014