DIN EN 12516-3:2003-01

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 Description of test
6 Test method
  6.1 Safety aspects
  6.2 Wall thickness
  6.3 Material strength
  6.4 Experimental test pressure
  6.5 Test fluid
  6.6 Test duration
  6.7 Documentation
7 Acceptance criteria
Annex A (informative) - Information on the origin of the
                         experimental test factor, C
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
                         addressing essential requirements or other
                         provisions of EU Directives
Bibliography

This standard is included in DIN Handbook 411 E. Gives requirements for an experimental method to prove that representative samples of valve shells and their body ends, made in cast iron, steel or copper alloy materials, are designed to possess the required pressure containing capability, with an adequate margin of safety.