AS 2030.1-2009

1 - AS 2030.1-2009 GAS CYLINDERS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4 - PREFACE
6 - CONTENTS
7 - FOREWORD
8 - 1 SCOPE
8 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 3.1 Aerosol container
8 - 3.2 Bundle
9 - 3.3 Certification body
9 - 3.4 Competent person
9 - 3.5 Cylinder neck thread
9 - 3.6 Design registration number
9 - 3.7 Design verification
9 - 3.8 Filler
9 - 3.9 Full cylinder
9 - 3.10 Gas definitions
9 - 3.10.1 Gas
9 - 3.10.2 Compressed gas
9 - 3.10.3 Dry gas
10 - 3.10.4 Flammable gas
10 - 3.10.5 Inert gas
10 - 3.10.6 Liquefied gas
10 - 3.10.7 Liquefied petroleum gas (LP Gas)
10 - 3.10.8 Natural gas
10 - 3.10.9 Oxidizing gas
10 - 3.10.10 Toxic gas
10 - 3.11 Gas cartridge
11 - 3.12 Gas cylinder definitions
11 - 3.12.1 Gas cylinder
11 - 3.12.2 Tube
11 - 3.12.3 Welded gas cylinder
11 - 3.12.4 Closed cryogenic receptacle
11 - 3.13 Mass
11 - 3.13.1 Current tare mass
11 - 3.13.2 Original tare mass
11 - 3.13.3 Tested tare mass
11 - 3.14 Parties concerned
11 - 3.15 Pressure definitions
11 - 3.15.1 Developed pressure
11 - 3.15.2 Pressure
11 - 3.15.3 Settled pressure
12 - 3.15.4 Maximum developed pressure
12 - 3.15.5 Working pressure
12 - 3.15.6 Standard reference pressure
12 - 3.15.7 Test pressure
12 - 3.16 SCBA
12 - 3.17 SCUBA
12 - 3.18 Shall
12 - 3.19 Should
12 - 3.20 Shroud
12 - 3.21 Temperature
12 - 3.21.1 Maximum service temperature
12 - 3.21.2 Critical temperature
12 - 3.22 Test station definitions
12 - 3.22.1 Test station
12 - 3.22.2 Integrated gas cylinder test station (IGCTS)
12 - 3.22.3 Test station mark
13 - 3.23 Toxicity
13 - 3.24 Type test
13 - 3.25 Ullage space
13 - 3.26 Valve stem thread
13 - 3.27 Water capacity
13 - 4 CYLINDER DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
13 - 4.1 General
13 - 4.2 Cylinder standards
13 - 4.3 Type testing
13 - 4.4 Design verification
13 - 4.4.1 New cylinder designs
14 - 4.4.2 Cylinders where design registration might be impractical
14 - 5 CYLINDER MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION
14 - 5.1 General
15 - 5.2 Manufacturer’s quality system
15 - 5.3 Inspection and testing of manufacturing
15 - 5.3.1 Inspection body
15 - 5.3.2 Inspection and testing requirements
15 - 5.3.3 Marking and identification
15 - 5.4 Cylinder manufacturing documentation
15 - 5.5 Cylinder neck thread
16 - 6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO FILLING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA
16 - 6.1 Initial test station inspection and marking
16 - 6.2 Completion of a cylinder package
16 - 7 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TESTING
17 - 8 CARE AND HANDLING
17 - 8.1 General
17 - 8.2 Storage, handling and transportation
17 - 8.3 Avoidance of oil, grease and water
17 - 8.4 Closing valves for transportation
17 - 8.5 Cylinders for toxic gases
17 - 8.6 Need to keep cylinders cool
17 - 8.7 Avoidance of shock
17 - 8.8 Correct orientation
18 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
20 - APPENDIX B - DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF FOREIGN CYLINDERS IMPORTED FOR FILLING AND IMMEDIATE EXPORT, OR IMPORTED FULL FOR...
20 - B1 GENERAL
20 - B2 FOREIGN CYLINDERS IMPORTED FOR FILLING AND RE-EXPORT, INCLUDING MARINE CYLINDERS
20 - B3 CYLINDERS IMPORTED FULL FOR USE IN AUSTRALIA, AND EXPORTED AFTER USE
22 - APPENDIX C - COMPARISON OF DEFINED TERMS BETWEEN THIS STANDARD, AS 2030.1-1999 AND THE ADG CODE

Specifies requirements for the design, verification and manufacture of all gas cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed, dissolved and liquefied gases, of water capacity ranging from 0.1kg to 3000kg.

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, verification and manufacture of all gas cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed, dissolved and liquefied gases, of water capacity ranging from 0.1 kg to 3000 kg.AS 2030.2 sets out additional requirements for compressed dissolved acetylene.NOTE: Designation AS 2030.3 is currently not in use.AS 2030.4 sets out additional requirements for closed cryogenic receptacles (formerly called insulated welded cylinders).AS 2030.5 sets out additional requirements for the filling, inspection and testing of refillable gas cylinders, except cylinders for dissolved acetylene and closed cryogenic receptacles.This Standard does not apply to:(a) Cylinders forming part of aircraft equipment and used solely in aircraft other than as a reference made in a direction pursuant to the Civil Aviation Regulations.(b) Aerosol containers and gas cartridges.(c) Non-refillable cylinders.The requirements for gas cylinders in fire extinguisher systems and fire extinguishers, apply only where suitable requirements are not given in another Australian Standard.NOTES:1 The term ‘cylinder’ is used interchangeably with ‘gas cylinder’ in this Standard.2 Whilst this Standard is written for application to gas cylinders, some of its requirements are referenced by Standards related to pressure vessels (e.g. automotive fuel vessels for LP Gas).

Originated as part of AS CB4-1931.
Previous edition part of AS 2030.1-1999.
Revised in part and designated as AS 2030.1-2009.