What is BS EN 13160-2 - Leak detection kits for pressure and vacuum systems about?
BS EN 13160 is a series of European standards on leak detection systems to monitor the integrity of a pipeline allowing the operator to respond in time to the leaks to prevent further escalation of incidents.
BS EN 13160-2 is the second part of the BS EN 13160 series of documents that gives requirements and the corresponding test/assessment methods applicable to leak detection kits (leak detector) based on the measurement of pressure change.
Leak detection kits are intended to be used with double skin, underground or above ground, pressurized or non-pressurized, tanks or pipework designed for water-polluting liquids/fluids. The kits are usually composed of:
- Measuring device
- Evaluation device
- Alarm device
- Pressure generator
- Pressure relief device
- Liquid stop device
- Condensate trap.
Who is BS EN 13160-2 - Leak detection kits for pressure and vacuum systems for?
BS EN 13160-2 on leak detection systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of fluid storage devices
- Manufacturers of pipes and pipeline components
- Personnel of quality control systems
- Manufacturers of tanks or containers
- Designers of leak detector devices
- Electrical equipment designers and manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 13160-2 - Leak detection kits for pressure and vacuum systems?
The leak detection system is a system designed to detect a leak of materials from the pipeline, in order to alert the operator to leak incidents.
BS EN 13160-2 provides the general requirements on leak detection systems to ensure the effectiveness of the system a vacuum leak detection kit.
BS EN 13160-2 specifies the measuring and evaluation devices for over the pressure and vacuum to be connected to the interstitial space.
Testing, assessment and sampling methods are all determined by BS EN 13160-2 to test the effectiveness and the durability of effectiveness.
BS EN 13160-2 certifies the compliance of liquid leak detection kits for tanks with the specifications and performance determination of the product type, as well as factory production control, for assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP).
The marking, labelling and packaging of each leak detection kit are set out in BS EN 13160-2 along with the environmental aspects.
Overall, BS EN 13160-2 guides you through the leak detection requirements which are used to detect, monitor, and measure the unintended entrance or escape of fluids and gases, typically from pressurised systems or into empty enclosures to secure the safe operation of the pipeline fulfilling high demands of safety, reliability and efficiency.
As a result, leak detection is critical in commercial and industrial systems that rely on sensitive components or equipment that may be damaged by external contaminants.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13160-2:2016 supersedes BS EN 13160-2:2003. BS EN 13160-2:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13160-2:2003. These include:
- Requirements from EN 13160-1:2003 included, which are no longer contained in EN 13160-1:2016
- New structure - technical requirements for the components divided; (pressure device, evaluation the device, alarm device
- Technical requirements revised.