Gas Welding Equipment - Safety Devices - Part 1: Incorporating A Flame (Flashback) Arrestor (2002)

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
730-1:2002
Gas welding
equipment —
Safety devices —
Part 1: Incorporating a flame
(flashback) arrestor
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 730-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2002
ICS 25.160.30
English version
Gas welding equipment - Safety devices - Part 1: Incorporating a

flame (flashback) arrestor
Matériel de soudage aux gaz - Dispositifs de sécurité - Gasschweißgeräte - Sicherheitseinrichtungen - Teil 1: Mit
Partie 1: Avec arrêt de flamme integrierter Flammensperre
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CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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EN 730-1:2002 (E)
Contents
page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions....................................................................................................................................4
4 Design and materials.....................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Connection .....................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Materials..........................................................................................................................................................7
5 Requirements .................................................................................................................................................7
5.1 General............................................................................................................................................................7
5.2 Gas tightness .................................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Pressure resistance.......................................................................................................................................9
5.4 Flame arrestor ................................................................................................................................................9
5.5 Flame arrestor with non-return valve ..........................................................................................................9
5.6 Flame arrestor with temperature sensitive cut-off valve ...........................................................................9
5.7 Flame arrestor with pressure-sensitive cut-off valve ................................................................................9
5.8 Other multifunctional safety devices.........................................................................................................10
6 Methods for type testing .............................................................................................................................10
6.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................10
6.2 Accuracy of pressure and flow measurements ........................................................................................10
6.3 Test gases.....................................................................................................................................................10
6.4 Gas tightness test ........................................................................................................................................10
6.5 Pressure resistance test .............................................................................................................................10
6.6 Non-return valve test ...................................................................................................................................11
6.7 Flame arrestor test.......................................................................................................................................11
6.8 Temperature-sensitive cut-off valve test...................................................................................................13
6.9 Pressure-sensitive cut-off valve test .........................................................................................................14
6.10 Internal leakage test for cut-off valves ......................................................................................................14
7 Further tests .................................................................................................................................................14
8 Manufacturer’s instructions........................................................................................................................14
9 Marking .........................................................................................................................................................15
Annex A (informative) Gas flow measurement......................................................................................................17
A.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................17
A.2 Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................17
Annex B (informative) Third party testing information.........................................................................................19
B.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................19
B.2 Samples and documentation ......................................................................................................................19
Annex C (informative) Production tests .................................................................................................................20
C.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................20
C.2 Production flashback test ...........................................................................................................................20
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EN 730-1:2002 (E)
Foreword
This document EN 730-1:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 "Welding", the secretariat
of which is held by DS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by April 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
April 2003.
This European Standard “Gas welding equipment – Safety devices” consists of the following Parts:
 Part 1: Incorporating a flame (flashback) arrestor.
 Part 2: Not incorporating a flame (flashback) arrestor.
This Part and EN 730-2 supersedes EN 730:1995.
Annexes A, B and C are informative.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
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Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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EN 730-1:2002 (E)
1 Scope
This Part of this European Standard specifies the general requirements and tests for safety devices for fuel gases
and oxygen or compressed air incorporating a flame (flashback) arrestor used downstream of manifold, cylinder
and (or) pipeline outlet regulators, and upstream of blowpipes for welding, cutting and allied processes.
This standard does not specify the location of these devices in the gas system.
This standard does not include requirements for safety devices which do not incorporate a flame arrestor which are
covered by EN 730-2.
This standard does not cover the use of safety devices incorporating flame arrestors for applications with premixed
oxy/fuel or air/fuel gas supply systems, for example downstream of gas mixers or a generator to produce
hydrogen/oxygen mixture by electrolytic decomposition of water.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
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publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 560, Gas welding equipment — Hose connections for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes.
EN 561, Gas welding equipment — Quick-action coupling with shut-off valves for welding, cutting and allied
processes.
EN 730-2, Gas welding equipment — Safety devices — Part 2: Not incorporating a flame (flashback) arrester.
EN 29090, Gas tightness of equipment for gas welding and allied processes (ISO 9090:1989).
EN 29539, Materials for equipment used in gas welding, cutting and allied processes (ISO 9539:1988).
ISO 554, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing — Specifications.
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
flame arrestor
device which quenches a flame front
EXAMPLE The good thermal conductivity, high porosity and small pore size (larger surface) of sintered metal elements
lead to flame quenching.
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1 Normal direction of gas flow

2 E.g. sintered metal element
3 Flame
Figure 1 — Flame arrestor (example)
3.2
maximum operating pressure
maximum pressure to which the equipment may be subjected in service
3.3
multifunctional safety device
device which incorporates two or more of the safety functions
EXAMPLE Flame arrestor with non-return valve and cut-off valve.
NOTE The temperature sensitive cut-off valve is normally used in combination with a flame arrestor as its purpose is to cut-
off the gas flow before the temperature at the flame arrestor reaches a point where flame transmission across the flame arrestor
takes place. It is normal for pressure and or temperature cut-off valves only to be used in combination with flame arrestors. Due
to the burning characteristics of hydrogen it is recommended all flame arrestors for hydrogen incorporate a temperature
sensitive cut-off valve.
3.4
non-return valve
device which prevents passage of gas in the direction opposite to flow
EXAMPLE Valve is held open by energy in gas stream and closes when downstream pressure is approximately equal to
or greater than that in normal direction of flow.
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Key
Figure 2 — Non-return valve (example)
3.5
pressure-sensitive cut-off valve
device which stops the gas flow in the event of a back-pressure wave from the downstream side
EXAMPLE Valve is held open, e.g. by a spring; it is actuated by a pressure wave from down-stream and is then
automatically held closed by a special device.
Key

2 Back-pressure wave
Figure 3 — Pressure-sensitive cut-off valve (example)
3.6
temperature-sensitive cut-off valve
device which stops the gas flow when a predetermined temperature is exceeded
EXAMPLE Valve is held open, e.g. by a fusible metal, and actuated by sustained temperature rise.
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2 E.g. fusible metal
Figure 4 — Temperature-sensitive cut-off valve (example)
3.7
safety device
device for welding equipment which averts risk in case of misuse or malfunction of the down-stream gas welding
equipment
4 Design and materials
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4.1 Connection
Threaded connections up to G1 shall be in accordance with EN 560. Quick release connections shall be in
accordance with EN 561.
4.2 Materials
Materials used for safety devices shall conform to the requirements laid down in EN 29539.
5 Requirements
5.1 General
Requirements for each safety device vary depending upon the device and combination of functions in the device. A
summary of the requirements and test sequence is given in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Summary of requirements and test sequence for the most commonly available safety devices
Safety device Require- Tests (in test order) Number of Total number of
function(s) ments devices required devices required
(Clause No)
for each test
(Clause
No)
Flame arrestor 5.2.1 6.4 External gas tightness 5 6
5.3 6.5 Pressure resistance 1a
5.4 6.7 Flashback resistance 5
Flame arrestor + non- 5.2.1 6.4 External gas tightness 5 6
return valve 5.2.2 6.5 Pressure resistance 1a
5.3 6.6 Reverse flow 5
5.5 6.7 Flashback resistance 5
6.6 Reverse flow 5
Flame arrestor + 5.2.1 6.4 External gas tightness 5 7
temperature sensitive 5.2.2 6.5 Pressure resistance 1a
cut-off valve 5.3 6.7 Flashback resistance 5
5.6 6.8 Temperature cut-off 1a
6.10 Internal leakage 5
return valve + 5.2.2 6.5 Pressure resistance 1a
temperature-sensitive 5.3 6.6 Reverse flow 5
5.6 6.6 Reverse flow 5
6.8 Temperature cut-off 1a
pressure-sensitive 5.3 6.6 Reverse flow 5
cut-off valve 5.5 6.9 Pressure cut-off 5
5.7 6.10 Internal leakage 5
6.7 Flashback resistance 5
6.6 Reverse flow 5
6.9 Pressure cut-off 5
temperature-sensitive 5.3 6.6 Reverse flow 5
cut-off valve + 5.5 6.9 Pressure cut-off 5
pressure-sensitive 5.6 6.10 Internal leakage 5
6.6 Reverse flow 5
6.9 Pressure cut-off 5
6.8 Temperature cut-off 1a
a Use a new device for this test. Do not use for any other test.
NOTE In the following sub-clauses, the terms “upstream” and “downstream” refer to the normal direction of gas flow in the
device.
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5.2 Gas tightness
5.2.1 External gas tightness
The general requirements on external gas tightness and the test procedures shall be in accordance with EN 29090.
5.2.2 Internal gas tightness
Where internal gas tightness is required in this standard the leakage rate shall not exceed 50 cm3/h for devices
with a connection internal bore (diameter) less than 11 mm or 0,41 d2 for larger diameters (see 6.6 and/or 6.10 for
tests).
NOTE The value 0,41 d2 is the flow in cm3/h where d is the internal bore (diameter) in mm of the largest connection of the
device.
5.3 Pressure resistance
The housings of the safety devices shall resist a pressure equal to ten times the maximum operating pressure, with
the test pressure in all cases not less than 60 bar1).
When the device is tested in accordance with 6.5, no permanent deformation of the pressure retaining components
shall occur after a test duration of at least 5 min.
5.4 Flame arrestor
Flame arrestors shall quench flashbacks when tested in accordance with 6.7.
5.5 Flame arrestor with non-return valve
Flame arrestor with non-return valve shall quench flashbacks when tested in accordance with 6.7 and shall not
allow the reverse flow of gases when tested in accordance with 6.6 both before and after the flashback test 6.7.
5.6 Flame arrestor with temperature sensitive cut-off valve
Flame arrestor with temperature-sensitive cut-off valve shall quench flashbacks when tested in accordance with 6.7
and shall stop the gas flow before the upstream gas is ignited when tested in accordance with 6.8.
It shall not be possible to reset the temperature sensitive cut off valve.
If the temperature-sensitive cut-off valve operates before the fifth flashback in test 6.7 and the flame is not
transmitted upstream the unit shall be considered to meet the flashback test requirement, but test 6.8 shall still be
carried out on a new unit.
5.7 Flame arrestor with pressure-sensitive cut-off valve
Flame arrestor with pressure-sensitive cut-off valve shall quench flashbacks when tested in accordance with 6.7
and the pressure-sensitive cut-off function shall activate at each flashback. The pressure-sensitive cut-off valve
shall remain closed until it is manually reset.
The pressure-sensitive cut-off valve shall be reset after each flashback during test 6.7.
1) 1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 105 Pa

1 Pa = 1 N/m2
All pressures are gauge pressure.
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Flame arrestor with pressure-sensitive cut-off valve shall also stop the gas flow when tested in accordance with 6.9
both before and after completing the flashback test 6.7.
5.8 Other multifunctional safety devices
Multifunctional safety devices not included in Table 1 but incorporating functions described in this standard or in
EN 730-2 shall be tested according to the relevant requirements. Functions in this Part of this European Standard
shall be tested before functions in EN 730-2.
6 Methods for type testing
6.1 General
The test methods in this section are not intended as production inspection tests, but are to be applied to sample
devices to be tested for compliance with this standard. Tests shall be carried out on new devices with all safety
functions operational as designed.
Third party conformity testing is not a requirement of this standard. See annex B for information relating to third
party conformity testing if required.
6.2 Accuracy of pressure and flow measurements
The allowable total error of the measured values are as follows:
 flow ± 10 %;
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 pressure ± 3 %.
All flows and pressures shall be expressed in standard atmospheric conditions in accordance with ISO 554. All
pressure values are given as gauge pressure, expressed in bars.
6.3 Test gases
Unless otherwise stated, tests shall be carried out at ambient pressure conditions and at (20 ± 5) °C with air or
nitrogen free from oil and grease.
Air is considered as oil-free if it comprises:
 a mass fraction of oil vapour of less than 5 × 10-6; and
 less than 1 mg/m3 of suspended droplets.
In all cases, tests shall be carried out with dry gas with a maximum moisture content corresponding to a dew point
of 0 °C.
Safety devices for hydrogen shall be tested with hydrogen or helium for the gas tightness test only.
6.4 Gas tightness test
Conformity with the requirements of 5.2.1 shall be checked on five samples in accordance with EN 29090.
6.5 Pressure resistance test
Conformity with the requirements of 5.3 shall be checked by means of a hydraulic pressure test on one sample. No
other tests shall be carried out on the sample either before or after this test nor shall the sample tested be used for
any other purposes.
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6.6 Non-return valve test
6.6.1 General
Conformity with the requirements of 5.5 shall be checked on five samples as follows. Before proceeding with this
test, pass the test gas through the device in the normal direction of flow for 5 s to operate the valve. Connect the
downstream side of the device under test to a gas source, with the upstream side at atmospheric pressure and
connected to a leak detection device. Proceed to pressurize in the reverse direction according to 6.6.2. For the
tests, the samples shall be installed in the most disadvantageous position (gravity acting to open the valve).
6.6.2 Tests with reverse flow of gas
Pressurize the device in the reverse direction as follows:
a) increase the back-pressure at a rate of 6 mbar/min up to 30 mbar;
b) increase the back-pressure within 1 s from 0 to maximum operating pressure.
The maximum reverse flow during the period of reverse pressure application and for 1 min afterwards shall meet
the requirements of 5.2.2.
When the device incorporates a pressure-sensitive cut-off valve, it is acceptable for the valve to operate during the
non-return valve test.
6.7 Flame arrestor test
A diagram of the test equipment is shown in Figure 5.
The gas mixture and pressure for testing flame arrestors depend on the gas application and the maximum
operating pressure specified by the manufacturer, see Table 2.
Five flame arrestors shall each be subjected to five flashbacks with a static mixture of fuel gas and oxygen given in
Table 2. Between two flashbacks a sufficient delay is required to return the initial conditions. Each flame arrestor
shall prevent the upstream gas igniting for all five flashbacks.
WARNING All precaution shall be taken to protect personnel from the effect of fire and explosion.
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Pressure gauges: class 1,0 at least Dimensions in metres
Key
1 Flame detector
2 Inlet pressure p1
3 Sample
4 Outlet pressure p2
5 Steel tube
6 Ignition
a For connections up to G 3/8 LH (left-hand thread): internal diameter, di = 10 mm. For connections larger than G 3/8 (left-
hand thread): di shall be equal to the nominal outlet bore. The steel tube shall be straight.
Figure 5 — Test equipment for testing efficiency of flame arrestors
Table 2 — Gas applications concerning test pressures and test mixtures
Test mixture volume fraction in % of

Gas application Test pressure
fuel gas in oxygen
Acetylene
Oxygen 1,5 bar 32 % to 35 % Acetylene
Air
LPG maximum operating pressure 13 % to 15 % Propane
Hydrogen maximum operating pressure 40 % to 50 % Hydrogen
Other fuel gases maximum operating pressure 80 % to 90 % of stochiometric mixture
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6.8 Temperature-sensitive cut-off valve test
A diagramm of the test equipment is shown in Figure 6.
Dimensions in metres
Key
1 Fuel gas
2 Flame detector
3 Sample
4 Steel tube
5 Needle valve
6 Oxygen
a Internal diameter of tube shall be equal to internal diameter of the outlet of the device.
Figure 6 — Test equipment for testing temperature-sensitive cut-off valves
This test is to be carried out on one new unit. The fuel gas used for the test shall be as given in Table 3. Adjust the
fuel gas valve so that a flame at the outlet side of the steel tube is stable. Slowly open the oxygen valve until the
flame retreats into the tube and device. The cut-off valve shall automatically cut off the gas flow before the
upstream gas is ignited. After the cut-off valve has closed the device shall be tested in accordance with 6.10 to test
for internal leakage.
When the device incorporates a pressure sensitive cut-off valve which operates during the test, the pressure
sensitive cut-off valve shall be disabled and the test repeated.
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Table 3 — Test gas for the temperature-sensitive cut-off valve test
Gas application Fuel test gas in oxygen

Acetylene
Hydrogen Acetylene
LPG
Hydrogen
Hydrogen
LPG
Acetylene Acetylene
Hydrogen Hydrogen
LPG Propane
For other fuel gases the test shall be conducted with the fuel
gas.
6.9 Pressure-sensitive cut-off valve test
The requirements specified in 5.7 shall be checked on five samples as follows. Connect the downstream side of the
device under test to a gas source, with the upstream side open to the atmosphere. Progressively increase the
downstream pressure to check that the device is actuated by a pressure less than or equal to 1 200 mbar. After the
cut-off valve has closed the device shall be tested in accordance with 6.10 to test for internal leakage.
6.10 Internal leakage test for cut-off valves
With the device under test in the tripped condition, connect the upstream side to a gas source at the maximum
operating pressure, with the downstream side open to atmosphere. Check that internal leaks at the device outlet
meet the requirement of 5.2.2.
7 Further tests
A further test concerning the flame arrestor function is given in annex C and should be performed.
8 Manufacturer’s instructions
When distributed, the safety device shall be accompanied by the manufacturer’s instructions which shall contain, as
a minimum, the following information:
a) the function of the safety device;
b) operational and performance data (maximum working pressure, gas flow characteristics, see annex A);
c) permissible types of gas;
d) an explanation of the abbreviations marked on the device;
e) instruction for installation of equipment (The method of installing these devices (types selected, order of
installation, etc.) varies with operating conditions. It is essential to follow the manufacturer’s instructions
regarding installation and operation to ensure that the overall pressure drop due to the combination is as low
as possible.);
f) procedures to be carried out prior to operation;

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g) procedures for safe operation;
h) instructions in case of malfunction;
i) recommendations for inspection, testing and maintenance.
9 Marking
All marking shall be legible and durable; the following information shall be included:
a) the number of this European Standard: EN 730-1;
b) the name or trade mark of manufacturer and/or distributor;
c) the model designation or code number relating to the manufacturer’s installation instructions;
d) the direction of normal gas flow (arrow);
e) the name of gas or its abbreviation;
f) the maximum operating pressure, pmax, expressed in bar;
g) indication of the safety functions incorporated in the device as shown below.
Abbreviations for the safety functions shall be marked as follows:
 flame arrestor FA
 non-return valve NV
 pressure-sensitive cut-off valve PV
 temperature-sensitive cut-off valve TV
The appropriate letters shall be enclosed in a square as in the following examples:
– flame arrestor only FA
– flame arrestor + FA NV
– non-return valve
– flame arrestor + FA NV PV
– non-return valve +
– pressure-sensitive cut-off valve
– flame arrestor + FA NV PV TV
– non-return valve +
– pressure-sensitive cut-off valve +
– temperature-sensitive cut-off valve
If abbreviations for the gases are used they shall be as follows:
 acetylene A
 coal or town gas C
 compressed air D
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 ethylene E
 hydrogen H
 methane or natural gas M
 oxygen O
 propane or other LPG fuels P
 methylacetylene-propadiene-mixtures Y
If, in addition, a colour coding is used, red shall be used for fuel gases, blue for oxygen, black for compressed air.
Flame arrestors designed for use with more than one gas shall be marked with information given in clause 9 e) and
in clause 9 f) for each gas.
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Annex A
(informative)
Gas flow measurement
A.1 General
The gas flow characteristics for each safety device (single or multifunction), can be measured by means of a
performance test using the circuit shown in Figure A.1. The results can be reported graphically; a typical example is
shown in Figure A.2.
A.2 Procedure
With the device discharging directly to the atmosphere, the upstream pressure should progressively be increased
to the maximum operating pressure, pmax, and the gas flow rate should be measured at different intermediate
pressures.
The same test should be repeated with upstream pressures equal to 0,25 pmax, 0,5 pmax and 0,75 pmax, and the
gas flow rate for different pressure drops ∆p should be measured.
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The average of the results obtained from 5 samples shall be considered to be the nominal value. The flow rates of
the 5 samples should not diverge by more than ± 10 %.
Pressure gauges: class 1,0 at least
Pressure drop, ∆p = p1 – p2
Key
1 Inlet pressure p1
2 Outlet pressure p2
3 Sample
4 Flow meter
Figure A.1 — Typical example of circuit for gas flow measurement
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Figure A.2 — Typical example of gas flow characteristics
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Annex B
(informative)
Third party testing information
B.1 General
Third party testing is not a requirement of this standard.
Third party testing is used when either the manufacturer or user want independent verification of the product.
The following information is given for guidance only but can vary according to the third party involved.
B.2 Samples and documentation

For third part conformity testing the following samples and documents are recommended:
a) sufficient samples to enable the device to be tested. See Table 1;
b) two copies of all detail drawings;
c) three copies of the general drawing with a list of spare parts;
d) a statement by the manufacturer indicating the nature of the materials and their compatibility with the gases.
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Annex C
(informative)
Production tests
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C.1 General
The following test should be carried out after manufacture on all safety devices conforming to this standard.
C.2 Production flashback test

A single flashback test should be carried out on each device. Conditions for the gas mixture for all devices should
be as given for acetylene in Table 2 and the equipment used conform to the requirements of Figure 5. Devices
which do not quench the flashback during this test should be rejected.
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

The European Standard EN 730-1:2002 has the status of a

— aid enquirers to understand the text;

— present to the responsible international/European committee any

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on

This British Standard, having Summary of pages

Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date Comments

ISBN 0 580 40732 2

Gas welding equipment - Safety devices - Part 1: Incorporating a

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 August 2002.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

 Part 1: Incorporating a flame (flashback) arrestor.

 Part 2: Not incorporating a flame (flashback) arrestor.

This Part and EN 730-2 supersedes EN 730:1995.

Annexes A, B and C are informative.

ISO 554, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing — Specifications.

3 Terms and definitions

1 Normal direction of gas flow

Figure 1 — Flame arrestor (example)

EXAMPLE Flame arrestor with non-return valve and cut-off valve.

1 Normal direction of gas flow

Figure 2 — Non-return valve (example)

1 Normal direction of gas flow

Figure 3 — Pressure-sensitive cut-off valve (example)

1 Normal direction of gas flow

Figure 4 — Temperature-sensitive cut-off valve (example)

4 Design and materials

5.2 Gas tightness

5.2.1 External gas tightness

5.2.2 Internal gas tightness

5.3 Pressure resistance

5.4 Flame arrestor

5.5 Flame arrestor with non-return valve

5.6 Flame arrestor with temperature sensitive cut-off valve

5.7 Flame arrestor with pressure-sensitive cut-off valve

1) 1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 105 Pa

5.8 Other multifunctional safety devices

6 Methods for type testing

6.2 Accuracy of pressure and flow measurements

The allowable total error of the measured values are as follows:

6.3 Test gases

Air is considered as oil-free if it comprises:

 a mass fraction of oil vapour of less than 5 × 10-6; and

 less than 1 mg/m3 of suspended droplets.

6.4 Gas tightness test

6.5 Pressure resistance test

6.6 Non-return valve test

6.6.2 Tests with reverse flow of gas

Pressurize the device in the reverse direction as follows:

a) increase the back-pressure at a rate of 6 mbar/min up to 30 mbar;

b) increase the back-pressure within 1 s from 0 to maximum operating pressure.

6.7 Flame arrestor test

A diagram of the test equipment is shown in Figure 5.

Pressure gauges: class 1,0 at least Dimensions in metres

Figure 5 — Test equipment for testing efficiency of flame arrestors

Table 2 — Gas applications concerning test pressures and test mixtures

Test mixture volume fraction in % of

6.8 Temperature-sensitive cut-off valve test

A diagramm of the test equipment is shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6 — Test equipment for testing temperature-sensitive cut-off valves

Table 3 — Test gas for the temperature-sensitive cut-off valve test