What is BS EN 13445‑10 about?
BS EN 13445‑10 is the tenth part of a multi-series document on unfired pressure vessels, that specifies requirements for unfired pressure vessels and their parts made of nickel and nickel alloys, in addition to the general requirements for unfired pressure vessels. Nickel alloys contain a minimum of 30 % nickel and contain more nickel than iron.
BS EN 13445‑10 is limited to European Approval of Materials (EAM) or the use of Particular Materials Appraisal (PMA), except when materials are sourced in accordance with a harmonized standard.
Note: Cast materials are not included in BS EN 13445‑10. Details regarding cast materials will be subject to an amendment to or a revision of BS EN 13445‑10.
Note: Materials that have mechanical properties enhanced by precipitation hardening are excluded from BS EN 13445‑10 unless they are to be used for bolting applications.
Who is BS EN 13445‑10 for?
BS EN 13445‑10 on unfired pressure vessels is useful for organizations that commission, design, build and maintain pressure vessels, mainly in:
- Oil and gas
- Petrochemicals
- Process plant
- Energy generation (including nuclear)
- Food and drink
Users:
- Mechanical engineers
- Pressure vessels designers and manufacturers
- Inspectors and inspection bodies (notified bodies/approved bodies)
Why should you use BS EN 13445‑10?
If pressure vessels are expected to do their jobs successfully, they need to adhere to the highest quality standards. This keeps their contents intact and ensures the safety of those around. Following BS EN 13445‑10 guidelines provide you with all the requirements and design properties to design pressure vessels and their parts using nickel and nickel alloy materials. It creates a standardized approach for manufacturers.
The benefits of using nickel and nickel alloy for pressure vessels is that there is less risk of overheating. These vessels have a proven track record of preventing corrosion through heat exchange.
Following BS EN 13445‑10 guidelines for nickel unfired pressure vessels contributes to employee safety and facility operability. Suffocation, poisoning, fires, and explosions can be avoided by adhering to BS EN 13445‑10 guidelines.
BS EN 13445‑10 also offers you benefits like large production capacity, cost-effective solutions, and proven quality systems, among others.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13445‑10:2021 supersedes BS EN 13445‑10:2015. BS EN 13445‑10:2021 includes a change with respect to BS EN 13445‑10:2015. That include:
- Annex A of EN 13445-2:2021 is not applicable to pressure vessels of nickel and nickel alloys and is replaced by Annex A of this part 10 of EN 13445
