What is ISO 23212 about?
ISO 23212 discusses standards for flange connection for fuel and lubrication oil bunkering. ISO 23212 specifies the basic dimensions of PN 10 flanged connections for bunker fuel and lubricating oil transfer to ships from bunkering vessels or onshore facilities and the technical requirements for the design of such connections.
The flange connections are classified as follows depending on the medium:
- Type F - flange connections for bunker fuel reception
- Type L - flange connections for lubricating oil reception
Note: ISO 23212 is not applicable to connections of the ship's fuel system for the reception of liquefied natural gas.
Who is ISO 23212 for?
ISO 23212 on flange connection for ships and marine applications is applicable to:
- Shipping and marine industries
- Manufacturers of bunker
- Manufacturers of marine products
- Design engineers for oil bunkers
Why should you use ISO 23212?
ISO 23212 provides you with the dimensions specifications for the design of flange connections and assists you in determining the quality and type of material being used for such connections.
ISO 23212 also provides you with technical requirements including pressure rating of flanges, materials used for flanges, coatings for surface of flanges, marking of the flanges for fuel and lube oil, packaging and installation of flange connections.
By adopting ISO 23212, manufacturers can build effective flange connections for fuel and lubrication oil bunkering and are produced according to the requirements and build trust in their use throughout the ship and marine supply chain.