Table of Contents
1Introduction
2Scope
3Definitions
4Preparationforinspectionandhydrostatictesting
4.1Inspectionequipment
4.2Venting
4.3Aluminumcylinderidentification
4.4Cleaning
5Inspectioncriteriaforaluminumhighpressure
cylinders
5.1Markings
5.2Corrosionlimits
5.3Cuts,digs,andgouges
5.4Dents
5.5Leaksandholes
5.6Bulges
5.7Fireandthermaldamage
5.8Neckdefects
5.9Threadsandvalving
5.10Bow
6Condemningacylinder
7References
Figures
Appendices
AppendixA-Eddycurrentdevices(Informative)
AppendixB-Sustainedloadcracking(Informative)
AppendixC-Heatexposureandcondemningaluminum
cylinders(Informative) Abstract
Applicable for the visual inspection of aluminum alloy compressed gas cylinders with service pressures of 1800 psi (12410 kPa) or greater.
