What is BS 3463 - Observation and gauge glasses for pressure vessels about?
BS 3463 is a British standard that specifies requirements for the main types of observation and gauge glasses for pressure vessels, and also specifies inspection and testing techniques for toughened glasses, under the following main headings.
- Section 1: General
- Section 2: Tubular glasses for level gauges
- Section 3: Protector glasses for tubular gauge glasses
- Section 4: Through-vision and reflex glasses
- Section 5: Circular sight and light glasses
- Section 6: Port gauge glasses as used in fittings for steam boilers
- Section 7: Inspection and thermal shock testing of toughened glasses and tubular glasses
Who is BS 3463 - Observation and gauge glasses for pressure vessels for?
BS 3463 on observation and gauge glasses for pressure vessels is useful for:
- Pressure vessels manufacturers and users
- The steam industry
- The chemical industry
- Visual testing centres
- Fluid equipment manufacturers
Why should you use BS 3463 - Observation and gauge glasses for pressure vessels?
All of the parts and components needed to build, improve, or repair many types of tanks, boilers, mixed containers, and other tanks, boilers, and mixed containers are available from gauge glass. When reliable readings are required on high-pressure vessels, such as boilers, high-pressure gauge glass can be solved clearly. BS 3463 is based on the requirements on the characteristics of glasses that had been shown to meet adequately the demands of service under conditions of high pressure and temperature in contact with corrosive fluids.
BS 3463 provides its users with the guidelines for material, quality of glass, inspection under polarized light, and thermal shock requirements for gauge glasses. Using BS 3463 guidelines ensures safety, high quality, durability and quality management for its users.
