Process industry

During the operational stage of pressure equipment it can occur that a pressure device requires modifications. In that case, the user needs to take necessary measures regarding the modifications to the pressure equipment.

Coatings certified to the requirements of BRL-K768 are suitable for the external protection of underground steel tanks, pipes and fittings. Tanks protected with these coatings can be installed in areas with a high ground water table. Also, these coatings can be used in combination with a cathodic protection system.

Glass fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks are widely used for the storage of chemicals. The tanks are designed for a maximum pressure of 0.5 bar and temperatures of - 40 to + 120 °C. The BRL-K21011 requirements are based on the requirements of NEN-EN 13121-1 to -4.

Initial evaluation

Internal coatings of steel tanks in accordance with the requirements of BRL-K779 are suitable for the storage of fuels according to the PGS-Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 with a storage temperature between -20°C to + 40°C.

Pressure equipment with a pressure higher than 0,5 bar excluding: distribution networks, aerosols, machines covered by the Machine Directive, equipment for nuclear use, wellhead for controlling equipment, blast furnace(s), bottles or cans for carb...

The overfill prevention devices are designed to be used as protective devices of under ground and above ground storage installations for liquid petroleum products.

At petrol stations and in a lot of other cases (bio)fuels are stored in underground storage tanks. These tanks require to be inspected periodically.

Kiwa offers an assessment of pressure equipment manufactured for the European market according to PED 2014/68/EU.

Evaluation Guideline BRL-K796 Above ground horizontal cylindrical tanks up to 150 m³ for pressure less storage of liquids is intended for manufacturers and suppliers of tanks which are used for the above ground storage of flammable and non-flammable liquids, which in most cases are harmful to water and soil.

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EPDs are type III environmental declarations and are regulated by DIN EN ISO 14025 and DIN EN 15804. They contain quantifiable environmental information on a European harmonized, scientific basis. The data are developed by taking a holistic view of the product, optimization potentials along the material.