The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases Welded cylinders - Insulated
Standards Australia
Specifies requirements for welded cylinders of water capacity not less than 0.1 kg and not greater than 500 kg that are insulated (in particular those manufactured to specification DOT 4L), and intended for storage and transport of fluids. These fluids are generally cryogenic.
This standard sets out requirements for markings, filling procedures, inspecting and testing, fittings and safe handling of gas cylinders incorporating an insulated stainless steel inner vessel, used for the storage and transport of fluids including those listed in Table 1, and of water capacity not less than 0.1 kg and not greater than 500 kg.
NOTES:
1. The standard is particularly directed to use of cylinders complying with (U.S.) Department of Transportation Specification 4L.
2. The requirements specified for cylinder contents traffic change do not provide for medical gases.
3. AS 1894 provides requirements for the safe handling of cryogenic fluids.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn. |
| Committee | ME-002 |
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