Pressure Test Certificates are available for download on the SAGA website, https://www.sagas.co.za/downloads/gas-system-installations/.
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Is it clear that all new thermoprocessing installations must be tested to 7 Bar for a period of 24 hours?
The piping systems shall be tested to at least 1.5 times the maximum operating pressure. Burner systems shall be leak tested to at least 1.5 time the maximum operating pressure or a minimum of 5kPa, whichever is the higher. The methods and frequency of testing shall be specified in the instruction handbook. (Reference to SANS 329:2008, Paragraph 5.2.1.7 Testing)
What is SANS 13577 and will it replace SANS 329?
SANS 13577 is a modified adoption of ISO 13577 for the Industrial furnaces and associated processing equipment — Safety Part 2: Combustion and fuel handling systems to replace SANS 329. SANS 13577 is a suite of standards comprised of 3 parts. There are minor differences between SANS 329 and SANS 13577-2 regarding the Annexure AA which is a modified adoption of the ISO 13577-2. Although there are additional requirements to be considered as per parts 1 […]
