What is BS EN 13997 - Testing connection and control accessories in irrigation systems about?
BS EN 13997 is a standard that serves technical specifications for testing connection and control accessories in irrigation systems, enabling uniform water distribution, efficient performance and corrosion resistance in irrigation applications.
BS EN 13997 describes the technical characteristics and requirements of hydraulic connection and control accessories to ensure sufficient mechanical resistance for practical use and specifies the relevant testing methods.
BS EN 13997 applies to accessories made of steel, brass, aluminium, Polypropylene, Polyethylene or PVC for use in irrigation systems up to a diameter of 250 mm.
Who is BS EN 13997 - Testing connection and control accessories in irrigation systems for?
BS EN 13997 on testing connection and control accessories in irrigation systems applies to:
- Irrigation supply departments
- Irrigation engineers
- Irrigation consultants
- Irrigation equipment manufacturers
- Suppliers of irrigation equipment
- Testing houses for irrigation equipment
- Irrigation audit services
Why should you use BS EN 13997 - Testing of connection and control accessories in irrigation systems?
A connection accessory for irrigation is a portable device with coupling parts (such as threads, flanges or quick couplings) that give a safe connection with other parts or with a pipe with couplings of the same kind.
BS EN 13997 provides users guidance on technical characteristics and requirements, including material and method of production of the parts, corrosion resistance, dimensions, smoothness of the surface, coupling, allowable operating pressure and pressure loss, ensuring the standardization of accessories for flexibility in connection leading to efficiency and performance.
BS EN 13997 provides users guidance on testing of connection and control accessories, including construction and operating tests, procedures, equipment, conditions, ensuring the structural integrity and operability in irrigation applications.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13997, users can develop and assess connection and control accessories to ensure stable operations and prevention of failure in irrigation applications.
