BS 7838:1996
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Specification for corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe and associated fittings for low-pressure gas pipework of up to DN 50
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05-09-2001
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Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Materials
5 Finish
6 Design and dimensions
7 Soundness test
8 Type tests on corrugated pipe (bare metal)
9 Type tests on corrugated pipe complete with coating or
cover
10 Type tests on test assemblies
11 Type tests on fittings and seals
12 Production test on corrugated pipe (bare metal)
13 Marking
14 Instructions for assembly and installation
Annexes
A (informative) Installation
B (informative) Guidance on quality-control testing
C (informative) Sizes of fittings
Tables
1 Dimensions of corrugated pipe
2 Application of soundness test
3 Bend test
4 Pressure drop test
5 End-fittings (basic sizes) for test assemblies
6 Tensile test
7 Torsion test
8 Electrical resistance test
9 Torsion and bending moment tests for fittings
B.1 Applicability of requirements and test methods
C.1 Straight end-fittings
Figures
1 Jointing of corrugated pipe
2 Bend test for corrugated pipe
3 Impact test
4 Bend test for corrugated pipe to end-fitting joint
5 Torsion test
List of references
Gives requirements for semi-rigid (bendable) corrugated stainless steel pipe and associated fittings in the nominal size range DN 10 to DN 28 to be used as installation pipework for the supply of 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases in permanent buildings and is applicable to such pipes and fittings suitable for a maximum working pressure of 75 mbar.
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GSE/42
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 94/705124 DC and 00/710487 DC. (04/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, February 2012. (01/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
30
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
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