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BS EN 13160-1:2016

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Leak detection systems – General Principles

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BSI 2016 26
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This European Standard specifies the general principles for leak detection systems for use with double-skin, single-skin, underground or above ground tanks and pipework designed for water polluting fluids.

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4 Contents
5 European foreword
6 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
9 4 Classes of leak detection systems
5 Requirements
5.1 General
10 5.2 Avoidance or reduction of ignition sources
5.3 Safety and electromagnetic requirements
11 5.4 Leak indicating device
5.5 Inspection of equipment
12 Annex A (informative) Examples of leak detection systems
A.1 Leak detection systems – class I
Figure A.1 — Leak detection system for pressure with integrated pressure generator for tanks with rigid leak protecting lining
13 Figure A.2 — Leak detection system for vacuum with integrated vacuum generator for tanks
Figure A.3 — Leak detection system for vacuum without integrated vacuum generator for tanks
14 Figure A.4 — Leak detection system for pressure with integrated pressure generator for pipework
15 Figure A.5 — Leak detection system for pressure without integrated pressure generator for pipework
16 Figure A.6 — Leak detection system for vacuum with integrated vacuum generator for pipework
17 A.2 Leak detection systems – class II
Figure A.7 — Leak detection system using liquid for tanks
18 A.3 Leak detection systems – class III
Figure A.8 — Sensor based leak detection system for use in a leakage containment of an aboveground tank
19 Figure A.9 — Sensor based leak detection system for use in an interstitial space of an underground tank
20 Figure A.10 — Sensor based leak detection system for use in leakage containment for pipework and chambers
A.4 Leak detection systems – class IV
Figure A.11 — Tank gauge leak detection system – Category A
21 Figure A.12 — Tank gauge leak detection system – Category B
Figure A.13 — Pressure line leak detection system – Category C
22 A.5 Leak detection systems – class V
Figure A.14 — Sensors in monitoring wells
23 Annex B (informative) Equipment categories for explosion-proof parts of the leak detection systems
Table B.1 — Equipment categories
24 Bibliography
BS EN 13160-1:2016
$142.49