This European Standard specifies the basic requirements for acetylene cylinders with a maximum nominal water capacity of 150 l, including:
a) the procedure for type testing;
b) the procedure for production/batch testing;
c) the methods for determining the maximum permissible settled pressure;
d) the method for determining the porosity of the porous material;
It does not include details of designs for the cylinder shell.
BS EN 1800:2006 history
2007BS EN 1800:2007 Transportable gas cylinders - Acetylene cylinders - Basic requirements, definitions and type testing
2007BS EN 1800:2006 Transportable Gas Cylinders. Acetylene Cylinders. Basic Requirements, Definitions and Type Testing