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- ISO 11119:2002 - Gas cylinders of Composite construction - Speccification and
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Di~u 1. SU dung Tieu chuan quoc t~ ISO 11119-2002: Gas cylinders of


Composite construction - Specification and test methods (Chai chua khi bang
v~t lieu composite - Dac tinh ky thuat va phirong phap ki€m tra), gom ba phan:
ISO 11119-1 :2002 Partl: Hoop Wrappped composite gas cylinders (Dai chai
chua khi b~ng v~t li~u Composite), ISO 11119-2:2002 Part 2: Fully wrapped
fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with load-sharing metal liners (SQ'iboc
gia c6 chai chua khi b~ng v~t li~u composite vai cac lap kim lo?i chiu tai) va
ISO 11119-3 :2002 Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas
cylinders with load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liners (sQ'i boc gia c6 chai
chua khi b~ng v~t li~u C,omposite ;rai cac lap kim lo?i hoi_iclap phi kim lo?i
chiu tai) Elm can cu kiem tra chat lugng cac chai chua khi bang v~t li~u
composite.
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chuc, ca nhan co trach nhi~m tuan thu quy dinh v€ ban quy€n tieu chu~n qu6c t~.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11119-1

First edition
2002-05-15

Gas cylinders of composite construction -


Specification and test methods -
Part 1:
Hoop wrapped composite gas cylinders
Bouteilles a gaz composites - Specifications et methodes d'essai -
Partie 1: Bouteilles a gaz ttettees en metetieu composite

Reference number
ISO 11119-12002(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword........................................•............................................................................................................................
iv
Introduction v
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Symbols 4
5 Inspection and testing 4
6 Materials 4
7 Design and manufacture 5
8 Type approval procedure 8
9 Batch inspection and testing 20
10 Cylinder marking 23
Annex A (informative) Example of design approval certificate 25
Annex B (informative) Specimen test reports 26
Bibliography 29

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISOIIEC Directives, Part 3.

The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted
by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this part of ISO 11119 may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 11119-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISOfTC 58, Gas cylinders, Subcommittee SC 3, Cylinder
design.

ISO 11119 consists of the following parts, under the general title Gas cylinders of composite construction -
Specification and test methods:

Part 1: Hoop wrapped composite gas cylinders

Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with load-sharing metal liners

Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-metallic and non-load-sharing metal
liners

Annexes A and B of this part of ISO 11119 are for information only.

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Introd uction

The purpose of ISO 11119 is to provide a specification for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of a
cylinder for world-wide usage. The objective is to balance design and economic efficiency against international
acceptance and universal utility.

ISO 11119 aims to eliminate the concern about climate, duplicate inspection and restrictions currently existing
because of lack of definitive International Standards and should not be construed as reflecting on the suitability of
the practice of any nation or region.

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Gas cylinders of composite construction - Specification and test


methods -

Part 1:
Hoop wrapped composite gas cylinders

1 Scope

This part of ISO 11119 specifies requirements for composite gas cylinders up to and including 450 litres water
capacity, for the storage and conveyance of compressed or liquefied gases with test pressures up to and including
650 bar 1). The cylinders are constructed in the form of a seamless metallic liner over-wrapped with carbon fibre or
aramid fibre or glass fibre (or a mixture thereof) in a resin matrix, or steel wire, to provide circumferential
reinforcement.

This part of ISO 11119 addresses cylinders with a design life from 10 a to non-limited life. For cylinders with a
design life in excess of 1S a, and in order for these cylinders to remain in service beyond 15 a, requalification of
these cylinders is recommended.

This part of ISO 11119 does not address the design, fitting and performance of removable protective sleeves.
Where these are fitted, they should be considered separately.

NOTE 1 ISO 11439 applies to cylinders intended for use as fuel containers on natural gas vehicles.

NOTE 2 ISO 11623 covers periodic inspection and retesting of composite cylinders.

2 Normative references

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this part of ISO 11119. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications
do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 11119 are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 6506-1:1999, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method

ISO 6508-1:1999, Metallic materials - Rockwell hardness test- Part 1: Test method (scales A. B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, K, N, T)

ISO 6892: 1998, Metallic materials - Tensile testing at ambient temperature

ISO 7225: 1994, Gas cylinders - Precautionary labels

ISO 7866:1999, Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders - Design, construction and
testing

1) 1 bar = 105 Pa.

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ISO 9809-1: 1999, Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders - Design, construction and testing -
Part 1: Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa

ISO 9809-2:2000, Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders - Design, construction and testing -
Part 2: Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength greater than or equal to 1 100 MPa

ISO 11114-1:1997, Transportable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas
contents - Part 1: Metallic materials

ISO 11439:2000, Gas cylinders - High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for
automotive vehicles

ISO 13341:1997, Transportable gas cylinders - Fitting of valves to gas cylinders

ISO 13769:- 2), Gas cylinders - Stamp marking

EN 1964-3:2000, Transportable gas cylinders - Specification for the design and construction of refillable
transportable seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 litres - Part 3:
Cylinders made of seamless stainless steel with an Rm value of less than 1 100 MPa

ASTM 0 2343, Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber Strands, Yarns, and Ravings Used in
Reinforced Plastics

ASTM 04018, Standard Test Methods for Properties of Continuous Filament Carbon and Graphite Fiber Tows

SACMA SRM 16R-94, Recommended Test Method for Tow Tensile Testing of Carbon Fibers

3 Termsanddefinitions
For the purposes of this part of ISO 11119, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
aramid fibre
continuous filaments of aramid laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

3.2
autofrettage
pressure application procedure which strains the metal liner past its yield point sufficient to cause permanent
plastic deformation, and results in the liner having compressive stresses and the fibres having tensile stresses
when at zero internal gauge pressure

3.3
batch
collective term for a set of homogeneous items or material

NOTE The number of items in a batch may vary according to the context in which the term is used.

3.3.1
batch of liners
production quantity of up to 200 finished liners successively produced (plus units required for destructive testing) of
the same nominal diameter, length, thickness and design, from the same material cast and heat treated to the
same conditions of temperature and time

2) To be published.

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3.3.2
batch of finished cylinders
production quantity of up to 200 finished cylinders successively produced (plus finished cylinders required for
destructive testing), of the same nominal diameter, length, thickness and design

NOTE The batch of finished cylinders may contain different batches of liners, fibres and matrix materials.

3.4
burst pressure
highest pressure reached in a cylinder during a burst test

3.5
carbon fibre
continuous filaments of carbon laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

3.6
composite overwrap
the combination of fibres and matrix

3.7
dedicated gas service
service in which a cylinder is to be used only with specified gas or gases

3.8
equivalent fibre or wire
fibre or wire manufactured from the same nominal raw materials, using the same process of manufacture and
having the same physical structure and the same nominal physical properties, and where the average tensile
strength and modulus is within ± 5 % of the fibre or wire properties in an approved cylinder design

NOTE Carbon fibres made from the same precursor can be equivalent, but aramid, carbon and glass fibres are not
equivalent.

3.9
equivalent liner
liner equivalent to a liner in a previously prototype tested cylinder when the liner is of the prototype tested design
except that it is given a heat treatment outside the limits specified in the prototype tested design

3.10
exterior coating
layers of material applied to the cylinder as protection or for cosmetic purposes

NOTE The coating may be clear or pigmented.

3.11
hoop wrapped cylinder
cylinder with reinforcement to take circumferential stress

3.12
glass fibre
continuous filaments of glass laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

3.13
liner
inner portion of the composite cylinder, comprising a metallic vessel, whose purpose is both to contain the gas and
transmit the gas pressure to the fibres

3.14
matrix
material which is used to bind and hold the fibres in place

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3.15
steel wire
steel wire wound under tension

4 Symbols

See Table 1.

Table 1 - Symbols and their designations

Symbol Designation Unit

Pb Burst pressure of finished cylinder bar

Pbl Burst pressure of liner bar

Ph Test pressure bar

Pmax Maximum developed pressure at 65°C bar

5 Inspection and testing

Evaluation of conformity is required to be performed in accordance with the relevant regulations of the country(ies)
where the cylinders are used. In order to ensure that the cylinders conform to this part of ISO 11119, they shall be
subject to inspection and testing in accordance with clauses 6, 7, 8 and 9 by an authorized inspection body
(hereafter referred to as "the inspector") recognized in the country(ies) of use. The inspector shall be competent for
the inspection of cylinders.

6 Materials

6.1 Liner materials

6.1.1 The liner materials shall conform in all relevant respects to the appropriate standard, as follows:

a) seamless steel liners: ISO 9809-1 or ISO 9809-2, as appropriate;

b) seamless stainless steel liners: EN 1964-3;

c) seamless aluminium alloy liners: ISO 7866.

This excludes the design requirements, since these are specified by the manufacturer for the design of the
composite cylinder (see 7.2.2).

NOTE For liners with a water capacity> 150 I the relevant sections of the above standards also apply.

6.1.2 The materials used shall be of uniform and consistent quality. The composite cylinder manufacturer shall
verify that each new batch of materials has the correct properties and is of satisfactory quality, and shall maintain
records from which the batch of materials used for the manufacture of each cylinder can be identified. A certificate
of conformance from the liner material manufacturer is considered acceptable for the purposes of verification.

6.1.3 The cast shall be identified to the satisfaction of the inspector.

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6.1.4 The liner shall be manufactured from a metal or alloy suitable for containing the gas (see ISO 11114-1).
Furthermore the liner material shall be evaluated by the manufacturer as suitable for the specific application. If the
liner material is not covered by ISO 11114-1 for a particular gas/commodity, the responsibility for the approval of
material selection should reside with the authority having jurisdiction in the country of use.

6.1.5 When a neck ring is provided, it shall be of a material compatible with that of the cylinder, and shall be
securely attached by a method appropriate to the liner material.

6.2 Composite materials

6.2.1 The overwrap filament materials shall be carbon fibre or aramid fibre or glass fibre (or any mixture thereof),
or steel wire.

6.2.2 The resin matrix shall be a polymer suited to the application, environment and intended life of the product;
e.g., epoxy or modified epoxy with amine or anhydride curing agent, vinyl esters and polyesters.

6.2.3 The supplier of the filament material and the resin system component material or steel wire shall provide
sufficient documentation for the composite cylinder manufacturer to be able to identify fully the batch of materials
used in the manufacture of each cylinder.

6.2.4 The materials used shall be of uniform and consistent quality. The composite cylinder manufacturer shall
verify that each new batch of materials has the correct properties and is of satisfactory quality, and maintain
records from which the batch of materials used for the manufacture of each cylinder can be identified. A certificate
of conformance from the material manufacturer is considered acceptable for the purposes of verification.

6.2.5 Batches of materials shall be identified and documented to the satisfaction of the inspector.

6.2.6 The manufacturer shall ensure there is no adverse reaction between the liner and the reinforcing fibre or
steel wire by the application of a suitable protective coating to the liner prior to the wrapping process (if necessary).

7 Design and manufacture

7.1 General

7.1.1 A hoop wrapped composite gas cylinder shall comprise the following parts:

an internal metal liner, which carries the total longitudinal load and a substantial circumferential load and either

a composite overwrap formed by layers of continuous fibres in a matrix or

a composite overwrap formed by layers of continuous fibres in a matrix, or a composite overwrap formed by
steel wire reinforcement and

an optional exterior coating to provide external protection. When this is an integral part of the design it shall be
permanent.

7.1.2 Cylinders may be designed with one or two openings along the central axis only. Parallel threads shall
extend completely through the neck or have sufficient threads to allow full engagement of the valve.

7.1.3 The cylinder may also include additional parts such as rings, bases, etc.

7.1.4 The composite cylinder shall be certified by the inspector. The inspector shall certify that the design,
manufacture, inspection and testing were carried out in accordance with this part of ISO 11119. Example forms of
certificates are shown in annexes A and B.

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7.1.5 The cylinders shall be designed for high reliability under sustained load and cyclic loading. Therefore it is
necessary to take account of the properties of the individual composite fibres and to establish their respective
minimum fibre stress ratios.

The fibre stress ratio is defined as the fibre stress at calculated design minimum burst pressure divided by the fibre
stress at x 2/3 test pressure.

The minimum fibre stress ratios shall be as follows:

for glass - 2,5

for aramid - 2,4

for carbon - 2,4

7.2 Designsubmission

7.2.1 The design submission for each new cylinder shall include a detailed drawing, along with documentation of
the design including stress analysis, manufacturing and inspection particulars as detailed in 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 7.2.4 and
7.2.5.

7.2.2 Documentation for the liner shall include:

a) material, including limits of chemical analysis;

b) dimensions, minimum thickness, straightness and out-of-roundness with tolerances;

c) process and specification of manufacture;

d) heat-treatment, temperatures, duration and tolerances;

e) inspection procedures (minimum requirements);

f) material properties (mechanical properties requirements);

g) minimum design burst pressure;

h) dimensional details of valve threads and any other permanent features.

7.2.3 Documentation for the composite overwrap shall include:

a) fibre/wire material, specification and mechanical properties requirements;

b) fibre/wire construction, strand geometry and treatment;

c) resin system, main components and resin bath temperature where applicable;

d) resin system, curing agent, materials and specifications where applicable;

e) resin system, accelerator, materials and specifications where applicable;

f) overwrap construction including the number of strands used;

g) curing process, temperatures, duration and tolerances.

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7.2.4 Documentation for the composite cylinder shall include:

a) water capacity in litres;

b) list of intended contents if intended for dedicated gas service;

c) test pressure, Ph;

d) working pressure, Pw (if applicable, in which case it shall not exceed x 2/3 test pressure);

e) maximum developed pressure at 65°C for specific dedicated gas(es);

f) design life in years; cylinders with a test pressure of less than 60 bar shall have a non-limited design life;

g) autofrettage pressure and approximate duration (where applicable);

h) tensioning of the fibre or wire at winding (where applicable);

i) weight.

7.2.5 Stress analysis shall be carried out and documentation provided in accordance with the following.

The stresses in the composite material(s) and in the liner shall be calculated using appropriate finite element stress
analysis or other stress analysis programmes, which take into account the non-linear material behaviour of the
liner. The nominal thickness and nominal properties of the respective materials shall be used for the calculations.

A table summarizing the stresses at zero, test pressure x 2/3, test pressure and calculated design burst pressure
shall be provided.

The fibre stress ratio(s) for the design shall exceed those stated in 7.1.5.

NOTE There is no standardized calculation method for the stress analysis. Therefore the objective of this clause is to
demonstrate only that the design stress ratios have been met.

7.3 Manufacturing

7.3.1 The liner shall be manufactured in accordance with the manufacturer's design (see 7.2.2) and the
International Standard for the relevant metallic material (as listed in 6.1.1).

7.3.2 The composite cylinder shall be fabricated from a load-sharing liner over-wrapped with layers of resin
impregnated continuous fibres or steel wire. The winding shall be applied in a circumferential direction under
controlled tension winding to develop the design composite thickness as specified in the documentation in 7.2.3.

Liners may be stripped and re-wound, provided that the overwrap has not been cured. The liner shall not be over-
wrapped if it has been damaged or scored by the stripping process.

7.3.3 After winding is completed, the composite shall be cured (if appropriate) using a controlled temperature
profile as specified in the documentation in 7.2.3. The maximum temperature shall be such that the mechanical
properties of the liner material are not adversely affected.

7.3.4 If cylinders are subjected to an autofrettage operation, the autofrettage pressure and duration shall be as
specified in the documentation in 7.2.4. The manufacturer shall demonstrate the effectiveness of the autofrettage
by appropriate measurement technique(s) acceptable to the inspector.

7.3.5 If cylinders are subjected to a prestressing or fibre tensioning during winding in order to actively change the
final stresses in the finished cylinder, the level of stress shall be as specified in the documentation in 7.2.4 and
levels of stress of tensioning shall be recorded or monitored.

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8 Type approval procedure

8.1 General requirements

The design submission of each new design of cylinder shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the inspector. The
type approval tests detailed in 8.2 shall be carried out on each new design or design variant under the supervision
of the inspector.

8.2 Prototype tests

8.2.1 A minimum of 30 cylinders that are guaranteed by the manufacturer to be representative of the new design
shall be made available for prototype testing.

8.2.2 If, for special applications, the total number of cylinders required is less than 30, enough cylinders shall be
made to complete the prototype tests required, in addition to the production quantity. In this case the approval
validity is limited to this batch only.

8.2.3 For a limited design change (design variant), in accordance with Table 2, a reduced number of cylinders
may be selected by the inspector.

8.2.4 The inspector shall verify that the batch of liners, prior to being wrapped, conforms to the design
requirements and is inspected and tested in accordance with 9.1. Where specified in Table 2, one liner shall be
selected and subjected to a burst test in accordance with 8.5.3.

8.2.5 The inspector shall verify that the composite material(s), prior to the cylinders being wrapped, conform to
the design requirements and are tested in accordance with 9.3.

8.2.6 The inspector shall verify that all cylinders in the batch produced for new design approval conform to the
design submission and are tested in accordance with 9.4.

8.2.7 Except for the cases identified in 8.2.8, the inspector shall supervise the following tests on the cylinders
selected:

a) hydraulic proof pressure test, in accordance with 8.5.1, or hydraulic volumetric expansion test, in accordance
with 8.5.2;

b) burst test in accordance with 8.5.4;

c) ambient cycle test, in accordance with 8.5.5;

d) environmental cycle test, in accordance with 8.5.6;

e) high velocity impact (gunfire) test, in accordance with 8.5.7;

f) fire resistance test, if a pressure relief device is fitted to prevent failure in case of fire in service, in accordance
with 8.5.8;

g) salt water immersion test in accordance with 8.5.9;

h) torque test in accordance with 8.5.10;

i) high temperature creep test in accordance with 8.5.11;

j) drop test for cylinders with test pressure less than 60 bar, in accordance with 8.5.12.

8.2.8 For variations in design as specified in 8.4, it is only necessary to carry out the tests as prescribed in
Table 2. A cylinder approval by a reduced series of tests shall not be used as a basis for a second design variant

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approval with a reduced set of tests (i.e. multiple changes from an approved design are not permitted) although
individual test results can be used as applicable (see 8.4.2).

8.2.9 If the results of the verifications in accordance with 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.2.6 and either 8.2.7 or 8.2.8 as applicable
are satisfactory, the inspector shall issue a design approval certificate, a typical example of which is given in annex
A.

8.2.10 All test cylinders shall be rendered unserviceable after testing has been completed.

B.3 New design

8.3.1 After approval, no alteration shall be made to the design or to the method of manufacture unless such
alteration has received the prior agreement of the inspector.

8.3.2 A new cylinder design requires full qualification testing. A cylinder shall be considered to be of a new
design compared with an existing approved design if the method of manufacture or cylinder design has changed to
a significant extent, e.g.

a) It is manufactured in a different factory.

The testing required for cylinders after relocation of an existing factory shall be evaluated by the inspector.

b) It is manufactured by a process that is significantly different from the process used in the design qualification.

NOTE A significant change is regarded as one that would give rise to measurable change in the performance of the liner
and/or finished cylinder. The inspector determines when a change in process or design or manufacture is significantly different
from the original qualified design.

c) The nominal outside diameter had changed more than 50 % from the qualified design.

d) The composite overwrap materials are significantly different from the original design e.g. different resin system
or fibre type.

e) The test pressure has increased more than 60 % from the qualified design.

8.3.3 A cylinder shall also be considered to be of a new design compared with an existing approved design if the
method of liner manufacture or design has changed to a significant extent, e.g.

a) It is manufactured in a different factory.

The testing required for liners after relocation of an existing factory shall be evaluated by the inspector.

b) It is manufactured from a material of different composition or composition limits from that used in the original
type tests.

c) The material properties are outside the original design limits.

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8.5.5 Ambient cycle »: x x x x x x x X x x x

8.5.6 Environmental cycle »: x

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8.4 Design variants

8.4.1 For cylinders similar to an approved design, a reduced qualification testing programme may only be
required. A cylinder shall be considered to be a design variant if changes are limited to the following conditions:

a) the nominal length of the cylinder has changed;

b) the nominal outside diameter has changed by less than 50 %;

c) the autofrettage pressure has changed by more than 5 % or 10 bar, whichever is the lower;

d) there is an increase in the test design pressure up to and including 60 %;

NOTE Where a cylinder is to be used and marked for a lower test pressure than that for which design approval has been
given, it is not be deemed to be a new design or design variant.

e) the base profile and/or base thickness of the liner has changed relative to the cylinder diameter and minimum
wall thickness;

f) the nominal wall thickness of the liner has changed;

g) the thickness of the fibres or steel wire has changed;

h) matrix materials (i.e. resin, curing agent, accelerator) are different but are chemically equivalent to the original
design;

i) when equivalent overwrapping fibres or wire are used;

NOTE Where a new equivalent fibre or wire has been prototype tested for an existing design, all the manufacturer's
existing prototype tested designs are regarded as prototype tested with the new fibre or wire without the need for any additional
prototype testing.

j) when an equivalent liner material is used the new liner shall

1) be subjected to the material tests specified in 9.1.3 and

2) meet the minimum requirements specified in 7.2.2 and the liner burst test, in accordance with 8.5.3, and
shall also meet the minimum requirements of the prototype tested design.

NOTE Where a new equivalent liner has been prototype tested for an existing design, all the manufacturer's existing
prototype tested designs are regarded as prototype tested with the new liner without the need for any additional prototype
testing.

k) when the cylinder thread has changed.

When a cylinder design has only a different thread compared to an approved design, only the torque test, in
accordance with 8.5.10, shall be carried out to qualify the design variant.

8.4.2 A cylinder approval by a reduced series of tests (a "design variant") shall not be used as a basis for a
second design variant approval with a reduced set of tests (i.e. multiple changes from an approved design are not
permitted). If a test has been conducted on a design variant (A) that falls within the design change for a second
variant (8), then the result for (A) can be applied to the new design variant (8) test programme. However, design
variant (A) cannot be used as the reference for determining the testing required for any new design variant.

8.4.3 Where a design variant involves more than one parameter change, all the tests required by those
parameter changes shall be performed once only.

8.4.4 The inspector shall determine the level of reduced testing if not defined in Table 2, but a fully approved
design shall always be used as a reference for the new design variant (Le. new design variants shall not be
approved by reference only to a previous design variant).

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8.5 Qualification test procedures and criteria

8.5.1 Hydraulic proof pressure test

8.5.1.1 Procedure

This test requires that the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder be increased gradually and regularly until the test
pressure, Ph' is reached. The cylinder test pressure shall be held for a sufficiently long period (at least 30 s) in order
to ascertain that there are no leaks and no failure. If leakage occurs in the piping or fittings, the cylinders may be
retested after repairing such leakages.

Where cylinders are subjected to autofrettage, the hydraulic proof pressure test may be part of or immediately
follow the autofrettage process.

8.5.1.2 Criteria

The cylinder shall be rejected if there are leaks, failure to hold pressure or visible permanent deformation after the
cylinder is depressurized.

NOTE Cracking of resin is not necessarily a sign of permanent deformation.

8.5.2 Hydraulic volumetric expansion test

8.5.2.1 Procedure

This test requires that the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder be increased gradually and regularly until the test
pressure Ph is reached. The cylinder test pressure shall be held for a sufficiently long period (at least 30 s) in order
to ascertain that there are no leaks and no failure. If leakage occurs in the piping or fittings, the cylinders may be
retested after repairing such leakages.

The total volumetric expansion of each cylinder under the test pressure, Ph' and the permanent volumetric
expansion of the cylinder after the pressure is released shall be recorded. The elastic expansion (i.e. total
expansion less permanent expansion) under test pressure can then be established for each cylinder.

Where cylinders are subjected to autofrettage, the hydraulic volumetric expansion test may be part of or
immediately follow the autofrettage process.

8.5.2.2 Criteria

The cylinder shall be rejected if either:

a) there are leaks or failure to hold pressure or

b) it shows a permanent expansion at zero pressure in excess of 5 % of the total expansion.

8.5.3 Liner burst test

8.5.3.1 Procedure

One cylinder liner shall be hydraulically tested to destruction by pressurizing at a rate of no more than 5 bar/soThe
test shall be carried out under ambient conditions.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) burst pressure;

b) the number of pieces;

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c) description of failure;

d) pressure/time curve or pressure/volume curve.

8.5.3.2 Criteria

The minimum burst pressure shall be equal to or greater than 0,85 of the cylinder design test pressure, Ph' and
shall be not less than the minimum burst pressure, specified in the design submission 7.2.2. Failure shall initiate in
the liner side wall and the liner shall remain in one piece.

8.5.4 Cylinder burst test

8.5.4.1 Procedure

Three cylinders shall be hydraulically tested to destruction by pressurizing at rate of no more than 5 bar/soThe test
shall be carried out under ambient conditions. Prior to the commencement of the test, it shall be ensured that no air
is trapped within the system.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) burst pressure;

b) description of failure;

c) pressure/time curve or pressure/volume curve.

8.5.4.2 Criteria

a) For cylinders with test pressure > 60 bar, the burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph'
x 1,67 of the composite cylinder design.

b) For cylinders with test pressure < 60 bar, the burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph' x 2
of the composite cylinder design.

Failure shall initiate in the cylinder side wall and the cylinder liner shall not fall into more than one piece.

8.5.5 Ambient cycle test

NOTE It is recommended that no air be trapped within the system prior to the commencement of the test.

8.5.5.1 For cylinders with test pressure equal to or greater than 60 bar

8.5.5.1.1 General

Where a cylinder is intended for use only with one or more specific gases the design may be designated for
dedicated gas use. The gases permitted in the cylinder shall be identified clearly on the cylinder label (see 10.2).

8.5.5.1.2 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test pressure, Ph' for unspecified gas service
or maximum developed pressure at 65°C, Pmax' for the dedicated gas which has the greatest developed pressure.

The test shall be carried out using a non-corrosive fluid under ambient conditions, subjecting the cylinders to
successive reversals at an upper cyclic pressure that is equal to the hydraulic test pressure, Ph' or maximum
developed pressure at 65°C, Pmax' as appropriate.

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The value of the lower cyclic pressure shall not exceed 10 % of the upper cyclic pressure, but shall have an
absolute maximum of 30 bar. The frequency of reversals of pressure shall not exceed 0,25 Hz (15 cycles per min).
The temperature on the outside surface of the cylinder shall not exceed 50°C during the test.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) temperature of the cylinder;

b) number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

c) minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

d) cycle frequency;

e) test medium used;

f) mode of failure, if appropriate.

8.5.5.1.3 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstand N pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph' or Nd pressurization cycles to maximum
developed pressure, Pmax. without failure by burst or leakage, where:

N =y x 250 cycles per year of design life;

Nd = Y x 500 cycles per year of design life;

Y is the the number of years of design life.

y shall be a whole number which is not less than 10 years.

The test shall continue for a further Nor Nd cycles, or until the cylinder fails by leakage, whichever is the sooner. In
either case the cylinder shall be deemed to have passed the test. However, should failure during this second part
of the test be by bursting, then the cylinder shall have failed the test (see Table 3).

If the cylinder is designed to pass 12000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure or 24 000 cycles to maximum developed
pressure, and achieves this level consistently in the test, it is not necessary to limit the design life of the cylinder.

Table 3 - Criteria for ambient cycle test

1st part 2nd part

a toN N to 2N but 2N no more than 12 000


Number of cycles
a to Nd Nd to 2Nd but 2Nd no more than 24 000

No leakage/burst = Pass
Criteria No leakage or burst Leakage = Pass

Pass 1st part Burst = Fail

8.5.5.2 For cylinders with test pressure less than 60 bar

8.5.5.2.1 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test pressure.

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The test shall be carried out using a non-corrosive fluid under ambient conditions, subjecting the cylinders to
successive reversals at an upper cyclic pressure that is equal to the hydraulic test pressure, Ph.

The value of the lower cyclic pressure shall not exceed 10 % of the upper cyclic pressure. The frequency of
reversals of pressure shall not exceed 0,25 Hz (15 cycles per min). The temperature on the outside surface of the
cylinder shall not exceed 50°C during the test.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) temperature of the cylinder;

b) number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

c) minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

d) cycle frequency;

e) test medium used;

f) mode of failure, if appropriate.

8.5.5.2.2 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstand 12000 pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph. If the cylinder is designed to pass
12000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure and achieves this level consistently in the test, it is not necessary to limit
the design life of the cylinder.

NOTE For cylinderswithoutlimit in designlife, the actualservicelife of the designis subjectto conformityassessment.

8.5.6 Environmentalcycle test

8.5.6.1 Procedure

One cylinder, as wrapped and without paint or removable protective coating, shall be tested as follows.

Condition the cylinder and contained pressurizing medium for 48 h at atmospheric pressure, at a temperature
between 60°C and 70 °C and at a relative humidity greater than or equal to 95 %.

The hydraulic pressurizing medium external to the cylinder under test shall commence the cycle testing at ambient
temperature. Hydraulically apply 5 000 cycles from a pressure source approximately equal to atmospheric pressure
to two-thirds of the test pressure, Ph. The cylinder skin temperature shall be maintained at between 60°C and
70 °C by regulating the environmental chamber and the cycling frequency. The cycling frequency shall not exceed
S cycles per min.

Release the pressure and stabilize the cylinder at 20°C approximately.

Stabilize the cylinder and the contained pressurizing medium until the temperature is between - SO°Cand - 60°C.

The hydraulic pressurizing medium external to the cylinder under test shall commence the cycle testing at ambient
temperature. Apply 5 000 cycles from a pressure source approximately equal to atmospheric pressure to two-thirds
of the test pressure, Ph. The cylinder skin temperature shall be maintained at between - SO°C and - 60°C by
regulating the environmental chamber and the cycling frequency. The cycling frequency shall not exceed 5 cycles
per min. The fluid shall also be selected to ensure that it functions at the temperatures specified in the various cycle
tests.

Release pressure and stabilize the cylinder at approximately 20°C. Hydraulically apply 30 cycles from a pressure
source approximately equal to atmospheric pressure to test pressure, Ph.

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On completion of these tests, the cylinder is subjected to the burst test described in 8.5.4.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) temperatures during each part;

b) humidity during 1st part oftest;

c) test medium used;

d) number of cycles, achieving upper cyclic pressure, at each stage;

e) minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

f) cycle frequency;

g) burst pressure;

h) description of failure.

8.5.6.2 Criterion

The burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph, x 1,4 of the composite cylinder design.

8.5.7 High velocity impact (gunfire) test

8.5.7.1 General

This test is mandatory for military applications, and is optional for other uses.

8.5.7.2 Procedure

One cylinder shall be filled to test pressure x 2/3 with air or nitrogen.

The cylinder shall be positioned in such a way that the point of impact of the projectile shall be in the cylinder side
wall at a nominal angle of 45° and such that the bullet would also exit through the cylinder side wall.

The bullet shall penetrate one wall of the cylinder at least. If this does not occur, the energy of the bullet shall be
increased until penetration is achieved.

Cylinders with diameter of > 120 mm shall be impacted by a 7,62 mm (.3 calibre) armour-piercing projectile (of
length between 37 mm and 51 mm) with a nominal speed of 850 m/s. The bullet shall be fired from a distance of
not more than 45 m.

Cylinders with diameter of 120 mm and below shall be impacted by a 5,6 mm armour piercing (or similar) bullet with
a nominal speed of 850 m/s. The bullet shall be fired from a distance of not more than 45 m.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) type of projectile;

b) initial pressure;

c) description of failure;

d) approximate size of the entrance and exit openings.

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8.5.7.3 Criterion

The cylinder shall remain in one piece.

8.5.8 Fire resistance test

8.5.8.1 General

This test is mandatory if a pressure relief device is fitted to prevent failure in case of fire in service and is optional
for other uses.

8.5.8.2 Procedure

One cylinder shall be fitted with a valve as follows:

a) with a valve intended for use (if known) or

b) with a valve fitted with bursting disc set to operate at between Ph and 1,15 Ph.

If the pressure relief valve in the test is that intended for use in service (i.e. option a)], the specification of the valve
shall be marked on the label (see 10.2).

The cylinder shall be charged with either air or nitrogen to the test pressure x 2/3.

A suitable fire can be created with either wood, gas or other hydrocarbon fuel. See ISO 11439 for details of the
construction of the fire.

NOTE Other standards that contain directions to produce a suitable fire test are CGA C14 1992 and EN 3-1: 1996.

The cylinder may be fire-resistance tested in the vertical or horizontal position as follows.

Vertical: one cylinder shall be placed in an upright position (valve uppermost), with the lowest part of the cylinder
approximately 0,1 m from the top of the firewood, in the case of a wood fire, or 0,1 m from the surface of the liquid
in a fuel-based fire. The cylinder and valve should be exposed to total fire engulfment, but the relief device shall be
shielded from direct flame impingement.

Horizontal: one cylinder shall be placed in a horizontal position with the lowest part of the cylinder approximately
0,1 m from the top of the firewood, in the case of a wood fire, or 0,1 m from the surface of the liquid in a fuel-based
fire. The cylinder and valve shall be exposed to fire engulfment along its whole length, but the relief device shall be
shielded from direct flame impingement.

The fire shall be capable of enveloping the entire length of the cylinder, when in the horizontal position, and
producing a temperature ~ 590 "C, measured 25 mm below the cylinder within 2 min. The cylinder shall be
exposed to the fires until it has completely vented.

After the test, the cylinder shall be rendered unserviceable.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) type and characteristics of pressure-relief device;

b) initial pressure;

c) time.

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8.5.8.3 Criteria

The cylinder shall not burst during a period of two minutes from the start of the fire test. It may vent through the
pressure relief device or leak through the cylinder wall or other surfaces.

NOTE This test does not imply that only one pressurerelief device assemblyprovidesfire protectionfor the valve/prd
system.

8.5.9 Salt water immersion test

8.5.9.1 Procedure

The cylinders shall be unpainted but otherwise finished as for the intended application.

The liner may be painted or protected from corrosion in any manner that is included in the design submission.

a) Immersion period

Two closed cylinders shall be immersed for a period of between 1 hand 2 h in an aqueous solution containing
35 gIl of sodium chloride at a temperature of not less than 20°C and be well aerated.

During this immersion period, the cylinder shall be pressurized. The hydraulic pressure of the cylinder shall be
increased to and maintained at the test pressure x 2/3 for not less than 2 h. Pressure shall then be released.

b) Drying period

The cylinders shall then be taken out from sea water immersion and subjected to natural drying conditions in
ambient atmosphere for about 1d.

During this drying-out period, the cylinders shall be pressurized. The hydraulic pressure of the cylinder shall be
increased to and maintained at the test pressure x 2/3 for not less than 2 h. Pressure shall then be released.

Repeat the cycle consisting of these two periods, a) and b), 45 times.

On completion of these tests, one of the two cylinders shall be submitted to hydraulic pressure to burst, in
accordance with 8.5.4, and the other cylinder shall be submitted to pressure cycling in accordance with test 8.5.5.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) temperature of the solution, at least once a day;

b) filling pressure;

c) duration of immersion;

d) parameters specified in test 8.5.4;

e) parameters specified in test 8.5.5.

8.5.9.2 Criteria

a) The burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph' x 1,67 of the composite cylinder design.

b) The second cylinder shall satisfy the criteria for the ambient cycle test, 8.5.5.

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8.5.10 Torque test

8.5.10.1 Procedure

The body of the cylinder shall be held in such a manner as to prevent it rotating. The cylinder shall be fitted with a
corresponding valve and tightened to 150 % of the maximum torque recommended in ISO 13341 for the relevant
liner material, ISO 11439, or as recommended by the manufacturer where that standard does not apply.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) type of valve/plug material;

b) valving procedure;

c) applied torque.

8.5.10.2 Criteria

The cylinder neck and threads shall show no significant deformation and shall remain within drawing and gauge
tolerance.

8.5.11 Hightemperature creep test

8.5.11.1 Procedure

For a design life of up to 20 years, two cylinders shall be hydraulically pressurized to test pressure, Ph' and shall be
maintained at this pressure for 1 000 h. For a design life equal to or greater than 20 years, the test shall run for
2000 h. The test shall be conducted at a minimum temperature of 70°C and a relative humidity of less than 50 %.

After this test, the cylinders shall be subjected to the burst test (see 8.5.4).

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) measurement of the water capacity before and after testing;

b) temperature and relative humidity at least twice a day;

c) cylinder pressure at least twice a day;

d) burst pressure.

8.5.11.2 Criterion

Burst pressure, Pb' shall be equal to or greater than 100 % of the minimum burst level required in the burst test
(see 8.5.4).

8.5.12 Droptest

8.5.12.1 General

This test is mandatory for cylinders with test pressure below 60 bar.

8.5.12.2 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be filled with water to 50 % capacity and fitted with a plug flush with the end of each cylinder.

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The cylinders shall be dropped twice, in each of the five positions shown in Figure 1, from a height of 1,2 m on to a
steel plate. The protective plate shall be sufficiently flat so that the difference in level between any two points on the
surface is no more than 2 mm. It shall be replaced regularly and immediately, if damaged.

One cylinder is subjected to the burst test in 8.5.4.

The other cylinder is subjected to the pressure cycling test in 8.5.5.

Dimensions in metres

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Parameters to monitor and record are

a) visual appearance after each drop - record position and dimensions of impact damage;

b) parameters specified in test 8.5.4;

c) parameters specified in test 8.5.5.

8.5.12.3 Criteria

First cylinder: burst pressure, Pb' shall be equal to or greater than 100 % of the minimum burst level required in the
burst test (see 8.5.4).

Second cylinder: the cylinder shall satisfy the requirements of the ambient cycle test (see 8.5.5).

8.6 Failure of qualification tests

In the event of failure to meet test requirements, an investigation into the cause of failure and retesting shall be
carried out in accordance with 9.5.

9 Batch inspection and testing

9.1 Liner

9.1.1 Each batch of liners shall be examined and dimensionally checked to ensure compliance with the design
specification. The following inspections shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's quality
assurance procedures.

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a) Visual inspection of external and internal surface finish.

b) Dimensions.

c) Neck folds. Interior folding in the liner neck area shall be prohibited. Smooth gathering of the material in the
neck in which there are no sharp rooted folds shall be allowed.

d) Minimum wall thickness.

e) Water capacity.

f) Thread specification.

9.1.2 If finished cylinders are subjected to a hydraulic proof pressure test, then 100 % of liners shall be subjected
to hardness testing after heat treatment in accordance with either ISO 6506-1 or ISO 6508-1 and shall achieve the
limits specified in 7.2.2.

If a finished cylinder is subjected to a hydraulic volumetric expansion test, then 5 % of liners need be subjected to
hardness testing in accordance with either ISO 6506-1 or ISO 6508-1 and shall achieve the limits specified in 7.2.2.

9.1.3 One liner from every batch shall be tested to verify that the mechanical properties meet the minimum
design requirements in accordance with the relevant standard for the liner material (see clause 2). For cylinders
above 50 I water capacity a representative coupon for heat treatment may be substituted.

NOTE If quenching is part of the heat treatment, coupons need to be quenched from one side only. The length of the
coupon needs to be greater than the diameter of the cylinder it represents.

9.1.4 A record of the tests carried out shall be kept at the premises of the cylinder manufacturer. Suitable forms
of test certificate are shown in annex B.

9.1.5 In the event of failure to meet test requirements, an investigation. into the cause of failure and re-testing
shall be carried out in accordance with 9.2.

9.2 Failure of liner batch tests

9.2.1 If any of the test results are not satisfactory, and if the inspector is satisfied that this was due to an error
when carrying out the test, a retest may be authorized using the same liner. Otherwise, at the discretion of the
manufacturer, either

a) the test in question shall be repeated on two specimens, one from the same liner or test ring as for the first test
and another one from a liner or test ring from the same batch, and if both results are satisfactory the batch may
be accepted or

b) the batch may be re-heat treated (if appropriate) and retested in accordance with 9.1.2, 9.1.3 and 9.1.4 and if
the results are satisfactory the batch may be accepted.

9.2.2 Where heat treatment has been shown to be inadequate, liners may be subjected to retreatment, once
only.

9.2.3 Where heat treatment furnace records show that artificial ageing has been inadequate, additional time at
the ageing temperature shall be given.

9.2.4 If the test results, having allowed for retesting or reheat treatment, are not satisfactory, liners in the batch
shall be rendered unserviceable.

9.3 Overwrap materials

9.3.1 Each batch of filament materials shall be subjected to an impregnated strand test in accordance with
ASTM D 2343 for glass and aramid and SACMA SRM 16R-94 or ASTM D 4018 for carbon fibre, or identified

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equivalent standards accepted by the inspector. The strength of fibres shall be not less than specified in the
documentation listed in 7.2.3.

9.3.2 Each batch of steel wire shall be subjected to a tensile test in accordance with ISO 6892 or identified
equivalent standards accepted by the inspector. The strength of the wire shall be not less than specified in the
documentation listed in 7.2.3.

9.4 Compositecylinder

9.4.1 The inspector shall certify that the design, manufacture, inspection and testing were carried out in
accordance with this part of ISO 11119. An example form of certificate is shown in annex B.

9.4.2 Each batch of composite cylinders shall be examined and checked in order to ensure compliance with the
design standard. The following inspections shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's quality
assurance procedures.

a) Visual inspection of external and internal surface finish.

b) Dimensions.

c) Markings.

d) Water capacity.

e) Weight.

f) Cleanliness.

g) Fibre tension (where applicable).

9.4.3 The internal and external surfaces of the finished cylinder shall be free from defects and residues from the
manufacturing process (e.g. swarf, resin) which would adversely affect the safe working of the cylinders. See
ISO 9809-1, ISO 9809-2 and ISO 7866 for guidance on possible defects in metallic liners.

9.4.4 Each completed cylinder shall be subjected to a hydraulic proof test (in accordance with 8.5.1) or a
volumetric expansion test (in accordance with 8.5.2) at the design test pressure specified in the documentation in
7.2.4.

9.4.5 A pressure cycling test shall be conducted on no less than one finished cylinder per five batches (a
maximum of 1 000 pieces produced sequentially). The cylinder to be tested shall be selected at random from the
five batches. If the cylinder fails the test all five batches shall not be released until the investigation carried out in
accordance with 9.5 is completed.

The cylinder shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test pressure, Ph' for unspecified gas service or
maximum developed pressure at 65 "C, Pmax' for dedicated gas service. The procedure shall be in accordance with
8.5.5, except that the test may be suspended, as appropriate to the design, either after 12 000 hydraulic cycles to
test pressure or 24 000 cycles to maximum developed pressure or after N cycles where:

N =y x 250 cycles to test pressure per year of design life or

Nd = Y x 500 cycles to maximum developed pressure per year of design life

y is the number of years of design life.

Cylinders with a test pressure of 60 bar and above shall withstand N pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph' (up
to a maximum of 12 000 cycles), or Nd pressurization cycles to maximum developed pressure, Pmax (up to a
maximum of 24000 cycles), without failure by bursting or leakage. Cylinders with a test pressure below 60 bar shall
withstand 12 000 pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph' without failure by bursting or leakage.

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9.4.6 One cylinder per batch of finished cylinders shall be subjected to a burst test in accordance with 8.5.4. The
burst pressure, Px» shall be in accordance with the criteria for the cylinder burst test specified in 8.5.4.

NOTE The cylinder subjected to the pressure cycle test (see 9.4.5) may be used for this test.

9.5 Failure of qualification or batch tests

9.5.1 In the event of failure to meet test requirements either during a production run (batch test) or when design
qualification tests do not give satisfactory results, an investigation into the cause of failure and retesting shall be
carried out as follows.

9.5.2 If there is evidence of a fault in carrying out a test, or an error of measurement, if possible a second test
shall be performed on the same cylinder. If this is not possible, then a second test shall be performed on a cylinder
selected at random from the batch. If the results of this test are satisfactory, the first test shall be ignored.

9.5.3 If the test has been carried out in a satisfactory manner, either

a) the cause of failure shall be identified and the procedure detailed in 9.5.4 or 9.5.5 shall be followed or

b) the batch shall be rejected.

9.5.4 If the cause of failure is identified, the defective cylinders may be reclaimed by an approved method or
shall be rejected. The reclaimed cylinders shall be considered a separate batch from the original satisfactory
cylinders. The failed test shall be repeated with the quantities required in 8.5.4 or 8.5.5 (as applicable) for both
batches. For failures found during 100 % batch testing, only the repaired cylinders need to be re-tested. If one or
more tests prove even partially unsatisfactory, all the cylinders of the batch(es) covered by the tests shall be
rejected.

9.5.5 Alternatively the cause of failure may be investigated and if this is identified the defective cylinders in the
batch shall be removed from the batch and the failed test shall be repeated with the quantities required in 8.5.4 or
8.5.5 (as applicable) for the original batch.

9.5.6 If a batch fails the second series of tests, the batch of cylinders shall be scrapped and rendered
unserviceable for holding gas under pressure.

10 Cylinder marking

10.1 General

Each finished composite cylinder which satisfies the requirement of this part of ISO 11119 shall be permanently
and legibly marked in accordance with ISO 13769 and ISO 7225 or the national legislative requirements for
cylinder marking.

Stamped markings shall be in a low stress area.

10.2 Additional markings

10.2.1 The following information shall be permanently marked on the cylinder by stamping on the shoulder of the
cylinder or as a label embedded in the resin.

a) "WARNING - THIS CYLINDER MUST BE FILLED ONLY WITH «Named Gas(es)>>" where a cylinder is to
be used for dedicated gas service;

b) "WARNING - THIS CYLINDER HAS BEEN QUALIFIED WITH A «Named » PRESSURE RELIEF
DEVICE" where a cylinder is approved with a specific pressure relief device (see 8.5.8);

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c) "Maximum torque «manufacturer's recommended torque»", where fitting torque does not correspond to
the values given in ISO 13341.

10.2.2 Additional markings (e.g. re-test dates in accordance with national legislation, customer names etc.) may
be contained on the main label or applied as a secondary label securely affixed to the cylinder side wall.

10.2.3 All labels shall be clearly marked with letters of not less than 3 mm high.

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Annex A
(informative)

Example of design approval certificate

Design approval certificate - hoop wrapped composite cylinders

Issued by (Relevant authority) on the basis of applying


ISO 11119-1:2002 - Gas cylinders of composite construction - Specification and test methods - Part 1: Hoop wrapped
composite gas cylinders.

Approval No Date .

Cylinder Description (Family of cylinders which has received type approval) .

Manufacturer's Drawing No .

Design life Underwater Special torque Pressure relief device .

Liner heat treatment Details .

Finished cylinder Liner Composite material

Capacity I Material Fibre(s)lWire


Test pressure bar Min. thickness mm Fibre(s)lWire tensile strength MPa

Diameter mm Min. yield strength MPa Fibre(s)lWire modulus GPa

Length mm Min. tensile strength MPa Matrix components


Thread Elongation % Shear strength MPa

Autofrettage pressure bar Min. burst pressure bar Thickness mm

Compatible gases .

Manufacturer or agent . (Name and address of manufacturer or its agent)

Type of approval mark .

Details of the results of the examination of the design for design approval are detailed in Qualification Test Report

All information may be obtained from................. (Name and address of the approving body) .

Date . Place .

Signature .

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Annex B
(informative)

Specimen test reports

VERIFICATION BODIES REPORT ON:

THE MANUFACTURE OF HOOP WRAPPED COMPOSITE GAS CYLINDERS TO STANDARD

Approved Inspection Body

Mark of Approved Inspection Body _

Certificate No. _

Place Date

Cylinders manufactured by _

Manufacturer's mark _

Manufactured for _

Consigned to _

Quantity Overall size (mm) outside diameter by long

Serial numbers to _________ inclusive

Standard

Drawing No.

Date of hydraulic pressure test _

Test pressure (bar) _

Water Capacity (Iitres)

Gas ~ __ Filling pressure (Permanent) (bar) _

Filling ratio (Liquefied) (bar) _

Mass of container (in kg) Minimum Maximum ____________ Without valve

Minimum Maximum _____________ With valve

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NOTE Itemsin bracketsbelow refer to the clausesof ISO 11119-1:2002.

Each cylinder was made by over-wrapping a seamless liner with resin-impregnated filament or steel wire
reinforcement (delete as appropriate).

Liner material designated as was supplied by ___ and the cast analysis was within the required
limits.

Each liner was produced by an approved process (4.4.1), heat treated by an appropriate method and checked for
hardness. The results of the mechanical tests have been found satisfactory (see 9.1.3).

Overwrap was applied by winding under controlled tension.

Filament Glass Carbon Aramid Steel

designated

supplied by

impregnated with resin designated

manufactured by _

Identified by package number and cured after wrapping to the manufacturer's standard.

Filament strand strength was verified and found satisfactory.

Each cylinder was subjected to an autofrettage pressure of for approximately

____ (if appropriate)

Each cylinder was subjected to a hydraulic proof pressure test (8.5.1) or volumetric expansion test (8.5.2) at the
test pressure stated above.

The results of the batch pressure cycle and burst tests were satisfactory.

Each cylinder has been marked as required by ISO 11119-1 (clause 10).

WE HEREBY CERTIFY that each of the above cylinders meets, in full, the requirements of ISO 11119-1.

For and on behalf of the manufacturer _

For and on behalf of the Approved Inspection Body _

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Specimen test reports (continued)

1. Mechanical tests on seamless liners

Batch No. Code Test piece 0,2 % yield Tensile Elongation


dimensions strength strength
mm N/mm2 N/mm2 %

For and on behalf of the manufacturer _

2 Hydraulic volumetric expansion test certificate for composite cylinders

Customer Order No.

Tested to a pressure and conforming to

Manufacturer's No. _

Container Test Cast No. Total Permanent Perm.lTotal Mass Mass Water
No. date expansion expansion expansion full empty capacity
ml ml ratio % kg kg I

Certified by _______ on behalf of Date _

(for manufacturer)

Certified by Date _

(Approved Inspection Body)

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11119-2

First edition
2002-05-15

Gas cylinders of composite construction -


Specification and test methods -
Part 2:
Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite
gas cylinders with load-sharing metal liners
Bouteilles a gaz composites - Specifications et methodes d'essai -
Partie 2: Bouteilles a gaz composites entierement bobinees rentorcees par
des liners meteliiques transmettant la charge

Reference number
ISO 11119-2 2002(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword iv
Introduction v
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Symbols 4
5 Inspection and testing 4
6 Materials 4
7 Design and manufacture 5
8 Type approval procedure 8
9 Batch inspection and testing 21
10 Cylinder marking 24
Annex A (informative) Examples of design approval certificate 25
Annex B (informative) Specimen test reports 26
Bibliography 29

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (lEG) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISOIIEC Directives, Part 3.

The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted
by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this part of ISO 11119 may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 11119-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISOITC 58, Gas cylinders, Subcommittee SC 3, Cylinder
design.

ISO 11119 consists of the following parts, under the general title Gas cylinders of composite construction -
Specification and test methods:

Part 1: Hoop wrapped composite gas cylinders

Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with load-sharing meta/liners

Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-metallic and non-load-sharing metal
liners

Annexes A and B of this part of ISO 11119 are for information only.

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Introduction

The purpose of ISO 11119 is to provide a specification for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of a
cylinder for world-wide usage. The objective is to balance design and economic efficiency against international
acceptance and universal utility.

ISO 11119 aims to eliminate the concern about climate, duplicate inspection and restrictions currently existing
because of lack of definitive International Standards and should not be construed as reflecting on the suitability of
the practice of any nation or region.

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Gas cylinders of composite construction - Specification


and test methods -

Part 2:
Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with
load-sharing metal liners

1 Scope
This part of ISO 11119 specifies requirements for composite gas cylinders up to and including 450 litres water
capacity, for the storage and conveyance of compressed or liquefied gases with test pressures up to and including
650 bar 1). The cylinders are constructed in the form of a seamless metallic liner over-wrapped with carbon fibre or
aramid fibre or glass fibre (or a mixture thereof) in a resin matrix, to provide circumferential reinforcement.

This part of ISO 11119 addresses fully wrapped composite cylinders with a load-sharing liner (i.e. a liner that
shares the load of the overall cylinder design) and a design life from 10 a to non-limited life. For cylinders with
design life in excess of 15 a, and in order for these cylinders to remain in service beyond 15 a, requalification of
these cylinders is recommended.

This part of ISO 11119 does not address the design, fitting and performance of removable protective sleeves.
Where these are fitted they should be considered separately.

NOTE 1 ISO 11439 applies to cylinders intended for use as fuel containers on natural gas vehicles.

NOTE 2 ISO 11623 covers periodic inspection and retesting of composite cylinders.

2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this part of ISO 11119. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications
do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 11119 are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 6506-1 :1999, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method

ISO 6508-1: 1999, Metallic materials - Rockwell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H,K,N, T)

ISO 7225: 1994, Gas cylinders - Precautionary labels

ISO 7866: 1999, Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders - Design, construction and
testing

1) 1 bar = 105 Pa.

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ISO 9809-1:1999, Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders - Design, construction and testing-
Parl1: Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1 100 MPa

ISO 9809-2:2000, Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless steel gas cylinders - Design, construction and testing -
Parl 2 : Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength greater than or equal to 1 100 MPa

ISO 11114-1:1997, Transporlable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas
contents - Parl1: Metallic materials

ISO 11439:2000, Gas cylinders - High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for
automotive vehicles

ISO 13341:1997, Transporlable gas cylinders - Fitting of valves to gas cylinders

ISO 137692), Gas cylinders - Stamp marking

EN 1964-3:2000, Transporlable gas cylinders - Specification for the design and construction of refillable
transporlable seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities from 0,5 litre up to and including 150 /itres - Part 3:
Cylinders made of seamless stainless steel with an Rm value of less than 1 100 MPa

ASTM D 2343, Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber Strands, Yams, and Rovings Used in
Reinforced Plastics

ASTM D 4018, Standard Test Methods for Properties of Continuous Filament Carbon and Graphite Fiber Tows

SACMA SRM 16R-94, Recommended Test Method for Tow Tensile Testing of Carbon Fibers

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this part of ISO 11119, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
aramid fibre
continuous filaments of aramid laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

3.2
autofrettage
pressure application procedure which strains the metal liner past its yield point sufficient to cause permanent
plastic deformation, and results in the liner having compressive stresses and the fibres having tensile stresses
when at zero internal gauge pressure

3.3
batch
collective term for a set of homogeneous items or material

NOTE The number of items in a batch may vary according to the context in which the term is used.

3.3.1
batch of liners
production quantity of up to 200 finished liners successively produced (plus units required for destructive testing) of
the same nominal diameter length, thickness and design, from the same material cast and heat treated to the same
conditions of temperature and time

2) To be published.

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3.3.2
batch of finished cylinders
production quantity of up to 200 finished cylinders successively produced (plus finished cylinders required for
destructive testing), of the same nominal diameter, length, thickness and design

NOTE The batch of finished cylinders may contain different batches of liners, fibres and matrix materials.

3.4
burst pressure
highest pressure reached in a cylinder during a burst test

3.5
carbon fibre
continuous filaments of carbon laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

3.6
composite overwrap
the combination of fibres and matrix

3.7
dedicated gas service
service in which a cylinder is to be used only with specified gas or gases

3.8
equivalent fibre
fibre manufactured from the same nominal raw materials, using the same process of manufacture and having the
same physical structure and the same nominal physical properties, and where the average tensile strength and
modulus is within ± 5 % of the fibre properties in an approved cylinder design

NOTE Carbon fibres made from the same precursor can be equivalent, but aramid, carbon and glass fibres are not
equivalent.

3.9
equivalent liner
liner equivalent to a liner in a previously prototype tested cylinder when any of the following apply:

the liner is of the prototype tested design except that it is manufactured in a different factory;

the liner is of the prototype tested design except that it is manufactured using a significantly different process
from that used to produce the prototype tested design;

the liner is of the prototype tested design except that it is given a heat treatment outside the limits specified in
the prototype tested design

3.10
exterior coating
layers of material applied to the cylinder as protection or for cosmetic purposes

NOTE The coating may be clear or pigmented.

3.11
fully wrapped cylinder
cylinder reinforced with fibres in a resin matrix to take both circumferential and longitudinal stress

3.12
glass fibre
continuous filaments of glass laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

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3.13
liner
inner portion of the composite cylinder, comprising a metallic vessel, whose purpose is both to contain the gas and
transmit the gas pressure to the fibres

3.14
load-sharing liner
liner which has a burst pressure greater than or equal to 5 % of the nominal burst pressure of the finished
composite cylinder

3.15
matrix
material which is used to bind and hold the fibres in place

4 Symbols

See Table 1.

Table 1 - Symbols and their designations

Symbol Designation Unit

Pb Burst pressure of finished cylinder bar

Pbl Burst pressure of liner bar

Ph Test pressure bar

Pmax Maximum developed pressure at 65°C bar

Pw Working pressure bar

5 Inspectionandtesting

Evaluation of conformity is required to be performed in accordance with the relevant regulations of the country(ies)
where the cylinders are used. In order to ensure that the cylinders conform to this part of ISO 11119, they shall be
subject to inspection and testing in accordance with clauses 6, 7, 8 and 9 by an authorized inspection body
(hereafter referred to as "the inspector") recognized in the country(ies) of use. The inspector shall be competent for
the inspection of cylinders.

6 Materials

6.1 liner materials

6.1.1 The liner materials shall conform in all relevant respects to the appropriate standard, as follows:

a) seamless steel liners: ISO 9809-1 or ISO 9809-2, as appropriate;

b) seamless stainless steel liners: EN 1964-3;

c) seamless aluminium alloy liners: ISO 7866.

This excludes the design requirements, since these are specified by the manufacturer for the design of the
composite cylinder (see 7.2.2).

NOTE For liners with water a capacity> 150 I the relevant sections of the above standards also apply.

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6.1.2 The materials used shall be of uniform and consistent quality. The composite cylinder manufacturer shall
verify that each new batch of materials has the correct properties and is of satisfactory quality, and shall maintain
records from which the batch of materials used for the manufacture of each cylinder can be identified. A certificate
of conformance from the liner material manufacturer is considered acceptable for the purposes of verification.

6.1.3 The cast shall be identified to the satisfaction of the inspector.

6.1.4 The liner shall be manufactured from a metal or alloy suitable for containing the gas (see ISO 11114-1).
Furthermore the liner material shall be evaluated by the manufacturer as suitable for the specific application. If the
liner material is not covered by ISO 11114-1 for a particular gas/commodity, the responsibility for the approval of
material selection should reside with the authority having jurisdiction in the country of use.

6.1.5 When a neck ring is provided, it shall be of a material compatible with that of the cylinder, and shall be
securely attached by a method appropriate to the liner material.

6.2 Composite materials

6.2.1 The overwrap filament materials shall be carbon fibre or aramid fibre or glass fibre (or any mixture thereof).

6.2.2 The resin matrix shall be a polymer suited to the application, environment and intended life of the product;
e.g., epoxy or modified epoxy with amine or anhydride curing agent, vinyl esters and polyesters.

6.2.3 The supplier of the filament material and the resin system component material shall provide sufficient
documentation for the composite cylinder manufacturer to be able to fully identify the batch of materials used in the
manufacture of each cylinder.

6.2.4 The materials used shall be of uniform and consistent quality. The composite cylinder manufacturer shall
verify that each new batch of materials has the correct properties and is of satisfactory quality, and maintain
records from which the batch of materials used for the manufacture of each cylinder can be identified. A certificate
of conformance from the material manufacturer is considered acceptable for the purposes of verification.

6.2.5 Batches of materials shall be identified and documented to the satisfaction of the inspector.

6.2.6 The manufacturer shall ensure there is no adverse reaction between the liner and the reinforcing fibre by
the application of a suitable protective coating to the liner prior to the wrapping process (if necessary).

7 Design and manufacture

7.1 General

7.1.1 A fully wrapped composite gas cylinder with load-sharing liner shall comprise the following parts:

an internal metal liner, which carries part of the longitudinal and circumferential load;

a composite overwrap formed by layers of continuous fibres in a matrix;

an optional exterior coating to provide external protection. When this is an integral part of the design it shall be
permanent.

7.1.2 Cylinders may be designed with one or two openings along the central axis only. Parallel threads shall
extend completely through the neck or have sufficient threads to allow full engagement of the valve.

7.1.3 The cylinder may also include additional parts such as rings, bases, etc.

7.1.4 The composite cylinder shall be certified by the inspector. The inspector shall certify that the design,
manufacture, inspection and testing were carried out in accordance with this part of ISO 11119. Example forms of
certificates are shown in annexes A and B.

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7.1.5 The cylinders shall be designed for high reliability under sustained load and cyclic loading. Therefore it is
necessary to take account of the properties of the individual composite fibres and to establish their respective
minimum fibre stress ratios.

The fibre stress ratio is defined as the fibre stress at calculated design minimum burst pressure divided by the fibre
stress at x 213 test pressure.

The minimum fibre stress ratios shall be as follows:

for glass - 3,4

for aramid - 3,1

for carbon - 2,4

7.2 Design submission

7.2.1 The design submission for each new design of cylinder shall include a detailed drawing, along with
documentation of the design including stress analysis, manufacturing and inspection particulars as detailed in
7.2.2,7.2.3, 7.2.4 and 7.2.5.

7.2.2 Documentation for the liner shall include:

a) material, including limits of chemical analysis;

b) dimensions, minimum thickness, straightness and out-of-roundness with tolerances;

c) process and specification of manufacture;

d) heat-treatment, temperatures, duration and tolerances;

e) inspection procedures (minimum requirements);

f) material properties (mechanical properties requirements);

g) minimum design burst pressure;

h) dimensional details of valve threads and any other permanent features.

7.2.3 Documentation for the composite overwrap shall include:

a) fibre material, specification and mechanical properties requirements;

b) fibre construction, strand-geometry and treatment;

c) resin system, main components and resin bath temperature where applicable;

d) resin system, curing agent, materials and specifications where applicable;

e) resin system, accelerator, materials and specifications where applicable;

f) overwrap construction including the number of strands used;

g) curing process, temperatures, duration and tolerances.

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7.2.4 Documentation for the composite cylinder shall include:

a) water capacity in litres;

b) list of intended contents if intended for dedicated gas service;

c) working pressure, Pw (if applicable and which shall not exceed test pressure x 2/3);

d) composite cylinder test pressure, Ph;

e) maximum developed pressure at 65°C for specific dedicated gas(es), Pmax;

f) design life in years; cylinders with a test pressure of less than 60 bar shall have a non-limited design life;

g) autofrettage pressure and approximate duration (where applicable);

h) tensioning of the fibre at winding (where applicable);

i) weight.

7.2.5 Stress analysis shall be carried out and documentation provided in accordance with the following.

The stresses in the composite material(s) and in the liner shall be calculated using appropriate finite element stress
analysis or other stress analysis programmes, which take into account the non-linear material behaviour of the
liner. The nominal thickness and nominal properties of the respective materials shall be used for the calculations.

A table summarizing the stresses at zero, test pressure x 2/3, test pressure and design minimum burst pressure
shall be provided.

The fibre stress ratio(s) for the design shall exceed those stated in 7.1.5.

NOTE There is no standardized calculation method for the stress analysis. Therefore the objective of this clause is to
demonstrate only that the design stress ratios have been met.

7.3 Manufacturing

7.3.1 The liner shall be manufactured in accordance with the manufacturer's design (see 7.2.2) and the
International Standard for the relevant metallic material (as listed in 6.1.1).

7.3.2 The composite cylinder shall be fabricated from a load-sharing liner fully over-wrapped with resin-
impregnated continuous fibres. Winding shall be applied in the longitudinal and circumferential directions under
controlled tension to in order to develop the design composite thickness and as specified in the documentation in
7.2.3.

Liners may be stripped and re-wound, provided that the overwrap has not been cured. The liner shall not be over-
wrapped if it has been damaged or scored by the stripping process.

7.3.3 After winding is completed, the composite shall be cured (if appropriate) using a controlled temperature
profile as specified in the documentation in 7.2.3 The maximum temperature shall be such that the mechanical
properties of the liner material are not adversely affected.

7.3.4 If cylinders are subjected to an autofrettage operation, the autofrettage pressure and duration shall be as
specified in the documentation in 7.2.4. The manufacturer shall demonstrate the effectiveness of the autofrettage
by appropriate measurement technique(s) acceptable to the inspector.

7.3.5 If cylinders are subjected to a prestressing or fibre tensioning during winding in order to actively change the
final stresses in the finished cylinder, the level of stress shall be as specified in the documentation in 7.2.4 and
levels of stress of tensioning shall be recorded or monitored.

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8 Typeapprovalprocedure

8.1 General requirements

The design submission of each new design of cylinder shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the inspector. The
type approval tests detailed in 8.2 shall be carried out on each new design or design variant under the supervision
of the inspector.

8.2 Prototype tests

8.2.1 A minimum of 30 cylinders that are guaranteed by the manufacturer to be representative of the new design
shall be made available for prototype testing.

8.2.2 However, if for special applications the total number of cylinders required is less than 30, enough cylinders
shall be made to complete the prototype tests required, in addition to the production quantity. Then the approval
validity is limited to this batch only.

8.2.3 For a limited design change (design variant), in accordance with Table 2, a reduced number of cylinders
may be selected by the inspector.

8.2.4 The inspector shall verify that the batch of liners, prior to being wrapped, conforms to the design
requirements and is inspected and tested in accordance with 9.1. Where specified in Table 2, one liner shall be
selected and subjected to a burst test in accordance with 8.5.3.

8.2.5 The inspector shall verify that the composite material(s), prior to the cylinders being wrapped, conform to
the design requirements and are tested in accordance with 9.3.

8.2.6 The inspector shall verify that all cylinders in the batch produced for new design approval conform to the
design submission and are tested in accordance with 9.4.

8.2.7 Except for the cases identified in 8.2.8, the inspector shall supervise the following tests on the cylinders
selected:

a) hydraulic proof pressure test, in accordance with 8.5.1 or hydraulic volumetric expansion test, in accordance
with 8.5.2;

b) burst test, in accordance with 8.5.4;

c) ambient cycle test, in accordance with 8.5.5;

d) environmental cycle test, in accordance with 8.5.6;

e) flaw test, in accordance with 8.5.7;

f) drop test, in accordance with 8.5.8;

g) high velocity impact (gunfire) test, in accordance with 8.5.9;

h) fire resistance test, if a pressure relief device is fitted to prevent failure in case of fire in service, in accordance
with 8.5.10;

i) salt water immersion test, in accordance with 8.5.11;

j) torque test, in accordance with 8.5.12;

k) high temperature creep test, in accordance with 8.5.13.

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8.2.8 For variations in design from the new design cylinder as specified in 8.4, it is only necessary to carry out
the tests as prescribed in Table 2. A cylinder approval by a reduced series of tests shall not be used as a basis for
a second design variant approval with a reduced set of tests (i.e. multiple changes from an approved design are
not permitted) although individual test results can be used as applicable (see 8.4.2).

8.2.9 If the results of the verifications in accordance with 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.2.6 and either 8.2.7 or 8.2.8, as
applicable, are satisfactory, the inspector shall issue a design approval certificate, a typical example of which is
given in annex A.

8.2.10 All test cylinders shall be rendered unserviceable after testing has been completed.

8.3 Newdesign

8.3.1 No alteration shall be made to the design or the method of manufacture after approval unless such
alteration has received the prior agreement of the inspector.

8.3.2 A new cylinder design requires full qualification testing. A cylinder shall be considered to be of a new
design compared with an existing approved design if the method of cylinder manufacture or design has changed to
a significant extent, e.g.

a) It is manufactured in a different factory.

The testing required for cylinders after relocation of an existing factory shall be evaluated by the inspector.

b) It is manufactured by a process that is significantly different from the process used in the design qualification.

NOTE A significant change is regarded as a change that would give rise to measurable change in the performance of the
liner and/or finished cylinder. The inspector determines when a change in process or design or manufacture is significantly
different from the original qualified design.

c) The nominal outside diameter has changed more than 50 % from the qualified design.

d) The composite overwrap materials are significantly different from the qualified design, e.g. different resin
system or fibre type.

e) The test pressure has increased more than 60 % from the qualified design.

8.3.3 A cylinder shall also be considered to be of a new design compared with an existing approved design if the
method of liner manufacture or design has changed to a significant extent, e.g.

a) It is manufactured in a different factory.

The testing required for liners after relocation of an existing factory shall be evaluated by the inspector.

b) It is manufactured from a material of different composition or composition limits from that used in the original
type tests.

c) The material properties are outside the original design limits.

8.4 Designvariants
8.4.1 For cylinders similar to an approved design, a reduced qualification testing programme may only be
required. A cylinder shall be considered to be a design variant if changes are limited to the following conditions:

a) the nominal length of the cylinder has changed;

b) the nominal outside diameter has changed by less than 50 %;

c) the autofrettage pressure has changed by more than 5 % or 10 bar, whichever is the lower;

d) the base profile and/or base thickness of the liner has changed relative to the cylinder diameter and minimum
wall thickness;

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e) there is an increase in the design test pressure up to and including 60 %;

NOTE Where a cylinder is to be used and marked for a lower test pressure than that for which design approval has been
given, it is not deemed to be of a new design or design variant.

f) there is a minor change in the composite overwrapping thickness (up to 5 %) or the wrapping pattern has
changed;

g) the nominal wall thickness of the liner has changed;

h) matrix materials (i.e, resin, curing agent, accelerator) are different but are chemically equivalent to the original
design;

i) when equivalent overwrapping fibres are used;

NOTE Where a new equivalent fibre has been prototype tested for an existing design, then all the manufacturer's existing
prototype tested designs are regarded as prototype tested with the new fibre without the need for any additional prototype
testing.

j) when an equivalent liner material is used the new liner shall

1) be subjected to the material tests specified in 9.1.3 and

2) meet the minimum requirements specified in 7.2.2 and the liner burst test, in accordance with 8.5.3, and
shall also meet the minimum requirements of the prototype tested design.

NOTE Where a new equivalent liner has been prototype tested for an existing design, then all the manufacturer's existing
prototype tested designs are regarded as prototype tested with the new liner without the need for any additional prototype
testing.

k) when the cylinder thread has changed.

When a cylinder design has only a different thread compared to an approved design, only the torque test, in
accordance with 8.5.12, shall be carried out.

8.4.2 A cylinder approval by a reduced series of tests (a design variant) shall not be used as a basis for a second
design variant approval with a reduced set of tests (i.e. multiple changes from an approved design are not
permitted). If a test has been conducted on a design variant (A) that falls within the testing requirements for a
second variant (8), then the result for (A) can be applied to the new design variant (8) test programme. However
design variant (A) cannot be used as the reference for determining the testing required for any new design variant.

8.4.3 Where a design variant involves more than one parameter change all the tests required by those
parameter changes shall be performed once only.

8.4.4 The inspector shall determine the level of reduced testing if not defined in Table 2, but a fully approved
design shall always be used as a reference for the new design variant (i.e. new design variants shall not be
approved by reference only to a previous design variant).

8.5 Qualification test procedures and criteria

8.5.1 Hydraulic proof pressure test

8.5.1.1 Procedure

This test requires that the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder be increased gradually and regularly until the test
pressure, Ph, is reached. The cylinder test pressure shall be held for a sufficiently long period (at least 30 s) in order
to ascertain that there are no leaks and no failure. If leakage occurs in the piping or fittings, the cylinders may be
retested after repairing such leakages.

Where cylinders are subjected to autofrettage, the hydraulic proof pressure test may be part of or immediately
follow the autofrettage process.

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thick or
pattern
Equiv.
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Thread

9.1 Liner material test x x x

9.4 Composite material tests x x x x

8.5.1/2 Hydraulic pressure x x x x x x x x x x x

8.5.3 Liner burst x x x x x x x b x b

8.5.4 Cylinder burst x x x x x x x x x x x

8.5.5 Ambient cycle x x x x x x x x x x x


8.5.6 Environmental cycle x

8.5.7 Flaw x x

8.5.8 Drop test x x x x c x x

High velocity impact


8.5.9 x x d x c x
(gunfire)

8.5.10 Fire resistance x x x x C x

8.5.11 Salt water x

8.5.12 Torque test x x


8.5.13 High temp. creep x x b x b x b

a Also applies for change in autofrettage pressure.


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8.5.1.2 Criteria

The cylinder shall be rejected if there are leaks, failure to hold pressure or visible permanent deformation after the
cylinder is depressurized.

NOTE Crackingof resinis not necessarilya sign of permanentdeformation.

8.5.2 Hydraulicvolumetric expansion test

8.5.2.1 Procedure

This test requires that the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder be increased gradually and regularly until the test
pressure, Ph' is reached. The cylinder test pressure shall be held for a sufficiently long period (at least 30 s) in order
to ascertain that there are no leaks and no failure. If leakage occurs in the piping or fittings, the cylinders may be
retested after repairing such leakages.

The total volumetric expansion of each cylinder under the test pressure, Ph' and the permanent volumetric
expansion of the cylinder after the pressure is released shall be recorded. The elastic expansion (Le. total
expansion less permanent expansion) under test pressure can then be established for each cylinder.

Where cylinders are subjected to autofrettage, the hydraulic volumetric expansion test may be part of or
immediately follow the autofrettage process.

8.5.2.2 Criteria

The cylinder shall be rejected if either:

a) there are leaks or failure to hold pressure or

b) it shows a permanent expansion at zero pressure in excess of 5 % of the total expansion.

8.5.3 Liner burst test

8.5.3.1 Procedure

One cylinder liner shall be tested hydraulically to destruction by pressurizing at a rate of no more than 5 bar/soThe
test shall be carried out under ambient conditions.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) burst pressure;

b) the number of pieces;

c) description of failure;

d) pressure/time curve or pressure/volume curve.

8.5.3.2 Criteria

The burst pressure of the liner, Pbl' shall be not less than the minimum burst pressure, specified in the design
submission 7.2.2. Failure shall initiate in the liner side wall and the liner shall remain in one piece.

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8.5.4 Cylinder burst test

8.5.4.1 Procedure

Three cylinders shall be tested hydraulically to destruction by pressurizing at a rate of no more than 5 bar/soThe
test shall be carried out under ambient conditions. Prior to the commencement of the test, it shall be ensured that
no air is trapped within the system.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) burst pressure;

b) description of failure;

c) pressure/time curve or pressure/volume curve.

8.5.4.2 Criteria

The burst pressure of the finished cylinder, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph' x 2 of the composite
cylinder design.

8.5.5 Ambient cycle test

NOTE It is recommendedthat no air be trappedwithinthe systemprior to the commencementof the test.

8.5.5.1 For cylinders with test pressure equal to or greater than 60 bar

8.5.5.1.1 General

Where a cylinder is intended for use only with one or more specific gases the design may be designated for
dedicated gas use. The gases permitted in the cylinder shall be identified clearly on the cylinder label (see 10.2).

8.5.5.1.2 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test pressure, Ph' for unspecified gas service
or maximum developed pressure at 65 "C, Pmax' for the dedicated gas which has the greatest developed pressure.

The test shall be carried out using a non-corrosive fluid under ambient conditions, subjecting the cylinders to
successive reversals at an upper cyclic pressure that is equal to the hydraulic test pressure, Ph' or maximum
developed pressure at 65 "C, Pmax' as appropriate.

The value of the lower cyclic pressure shall not exceed 10 % of the upper cyclic pressure, but shall have an
absolute maximum of 30 bar. The frequency of reversals of pressure shall not exceed 0,25 Hz (15 cycles per min).
The temperature on the outside surface of the cylinder shall not exceed 50 "C during the test.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) temperature of the cylinder;

b) number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

c) minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

d) cycle frequency;

e) test medium used;

f) mode of failure, if appropriate.

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8.5.5.1.3 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstand N pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph' or Nd pressurization cycles to maximum
developed pressure, Pmax' without failure by burst or leakage, where:

N = y x 250 cycles per year of design life

Nd = Y x 500 cycles per year of design life

y is the number of years of design life

y shall be a whole number which is not less than 10 years.

The test shall continue for a further Nor Nd cycles, or until the cylinder fails by leakage, whichever is the sooner. In
either case the cylinder shall be deemed to have passed the test. However, should failure during this second part
of the test be by burst, then the cylinder shall have failed the test (see Table 3).

If the cylinder is designed to pass 12000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure or 24 000 cycles to maximum developed
pressure, and achieves this level consistently in the test, it is not necessary to limit the design life of the cylinder.

NOTE For cylinder without limit in design life the actual service life of the design is subject to conformity assessment.

Table 3 - Criteria for ambient cycle test

1st part 2nd part

o to N N to 2N but 2N no more than 12000


Number of cycles
o to Nej Nej to 2Nd but 2Nd no more than 24 000

No leakage/burst = Pass
Criteria No leakage or burst Leakage = Pass

Pass 1st part Burst = Fail

8.5.5.2 For cylinders with test pressure less than 60 bar

8.5.5.2.1 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test pressure.

The test shall be carried out using a non-corrosive fluid under ambient conditions, subjecting the cylinders to
successive reversals at an upper cyclic pressure that is equal to the hydraulic test pressure, Ph'

The value of the lower cyclic pressure shall not exceed 10 % of the upper cyclic pressure. The frequency of
reversals of pressure shall not exceed 0,25 Hz (15 cycles per min). The temperature on the outside surface of the
cylinder shall not exceed 50°C during the test.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) temperature of the cylinder;

b) number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

c) minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

d) cycle frequency;

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e) test medium used;

f) mode of failure, if appropriate.

8.5.5.2.2 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstand 12 000 pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph. If the cylinder is designed to pass
12000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure and achieves this level consistently in the test, it is not necessary to limit
the design life of the cylinder.

NOTE For cylinders without limit in design life, the actual service life of the design is subject to conformity assessment.

8.5.6 Environmentalcycle test

8.5.6.1 Procedure

One cylinder, as wrapped and without paint or removable protective coating, shall be tested as follows.

Condition cylinder and contained pressurizing medium for 48 h at atmospheric pressure, at a temperature between
60°C and 70 °C and at a relative humidity greater than or equal to 95 %.

The hydraulic pressurizing medium external to the cylinder under test shall commence the cycle testing at ambient
temperature. Hydraulically apply 5000 cycles from a pressure source approximately equal to atmospheric pressure
to two-thirds of the test pressure, Ph. The cylinder skin temperature shall be maintained at between 60°C and
70 °C by regulating the environmental chamber and the cycling frequency. The cycling frequency shall not exceed
5 cycles per min.

Release pressure and stabilize cylinder at 20°C approximately.

Stabilize the cylinder and the contained pressurizing medium until the temperature is between - 50 °C and - 60°C.

The hydraulic pressurizing medium external to the cylinder under test shall commence the cycle testing at ambient
temperature. Apply 5 000 cycles from a pressure source approximately equal to atmospheric pressure to two-thirds
of the test pressure, Ph. The cylinder skin temperature shall be maintained at between - 50°C and - 60 °C by
regulating the environmental chamber and the cycling frequency. The cycling frequency shall not exceed 5 cycles
per min. The fluid shall also be selected to ensure that it functions at the temperatures specified in the various cycle
tests.

Release pressure and stabilize the cylinder at approximately 20°C. Hydraulically apply 30 cycles from a pressure
source approximately equal to atmospheric pressure to the test pressure, Ph.

On completion of these tests, the cylinder is subjected to the burst test in 8.5.4.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) temperatures during each part;

b) humidity during 1st part of test;

c) test medium used;

d) number of cycles, achieving upper cyclic pressure, at each stage;

e) minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

f) cycle frequency;

g) burst pressure;

h) description of failure.

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8.5.6.2 Criterion

The burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph' x 1,4 of the composite cylinder design.

8.5.7 Flawtest

8.5.7.1 Procedure

One longitudinal flaw shall be cut into each cylinder, in the mid-length of the cylindrical wall of the cylinder. The flaw
shall be made with a 1 mm thick cutter to a depth equal to at least 50 % of the composite thickness and to a length
between the centres of the cutter equal to five times the composite thickness.

A second transverse flaw of the same dimensions shall be cut into each cylinder in the mid-length of the cylindrical
wall approximately 120 around the circumference from the other flaw.
0

One cylinder shall be subjected to the burst test described in 8.5.4.

The other cylinder shall be subjected to the ambient cycle test described in 8.5.5, but the upper cyclic pressure
shall be the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3 and the test shall be suspended after 5 000 cycles if the cylinder has not failed.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) dimensions of flaws;

b) the temperature of the cylinder;

c) number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

d) minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

e) cycle frequency;

f) test medium used;

g) mode of failure, if appropriate.

8.5.7.2 Criteria

First cylinder: burst pressure, Pb' shall be equal to or greater than the test pressure, Ph, x 4/3.

Second cylinder: the cylinder shall withstand at least 1 000 pressure cycles to the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3 without
leakage. If the cylinder fails by leakage after 1 000 cycles it shall be deemed to have passed the test. However,
should failure during this second half of the test be by burst, then the cylinder shall have failed the test.

8.5.8 Drop test

8.5.8.1 For cylinders up to and including 50 I water capacity

8.5.8.1.1 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be filled with water to 50 % capacity and fitted with a plug flush with the end of each cylinder.

The cylinders shall be dropped twice, in each of the five positions shown in Figure 1, from a height of 1,2 m on to a
steel plate. The protective plate shall be sufficiently flat so that the difference in level between any two points on the
surface is no more than 2 mm. It shall be replaced regularly and immediately, if damaged.

One cylinder is subjected to the burst test in 8.5.4.

The other cylinder is subjected to the pressure cycling test in 8.5.5.

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Parameters to monitor and record are

a) visual appearance after each drop - record position and dimensions of impact damage;

b) parameters specified in test 8.5.4;

c) parameters specified in test 8.5.5.

8.5.8.1.2 Criteria

First cylinder: burst pressure, Pb' shall be equal to or greater than 100 % of the minimum burst level required in the
burst test (see 8.5.4).

Second cylinder: the cylinder shall satisfy the requirements of the ambient cycle test (see 8.5.5).

8.5.8.2 For cylinders over 50 I water capacity

8.5.8.2.1 Procedure

One empty cylinder, fitted with sealing device to protect threads and sealing surfaces, shall be subjected to a
sequence of drops from a maximum height of 1,8 m on to a smooth flat concrete surface or as prescribed:

1) horizontally on to the cylinder sidewall;

2) vertically on to the cylinder base (however, maximum potential energy of 1 220 Nrn shall not be
exceeded);

3) vertically on to other end of cylinder (however, maximum potential energy of 1 220 Nrn shall not be
exceeded);

4) at an angle of 45° to strike the shoulder of the cylinder (however the drop height shall be such that the
centre of gravity of cylinder is 1,8 m from the floor with the shoulder a minimum of 0,6 m from the floor.
Where this is not possible, the drop angle should be adjusted to maintain a minimum height of 0,6 m and
a centre of gravity of 1,8 m).

The cylinder shall then be subjected to 12 000 pressurization cycles in accordance with the procedure detailed in
8.5.5, but the upper cyclic pressure shall be the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3.

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Parameters to monitor and record are

a) visual appearance after each drop - record position and dimensions of impact damage;

b) parameters specified in test 8.5.5.

8.5.8.2.2 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstand 3 000 pressurization cycles at the test pressure, Ph, x 2/3 without failure by burst or
leakage. The test shall continue for a further 9 000 cycles, or until the cylinder fails by leakage, whichever is the
sooner. In either case the cylinder shall be deemed to have passed the test. However should failure during this
second part of the test be by burst, then the cylinder shall have failed the test.

8.5.9 High velocity impact (gunfire) test

8.5.9.1 Procedure

One cylinder shall be filled to the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3 with air or nitrogen.

The cylinder shall be positioned in such a way that the point of impact of the projectile shall be in the cylinder side
wall at a nominal angle of 45° and such that the bullet would also exit through the cylinder side wall.

The bullet shall penetrate one wall of the cylinder at least. If this does not occur the energy of the bullet shall be
increased until penetration is achieved.

Cylinders with diameter> 120 mm shall be impacted by a 7,62 mm (.3 calibre) armour piercing projectile (of length
between 37 mm and 51 mm) with a nominal speed of about 850 m/s. The bullet shall be fired from a distance of not
more than 45 m.

Cylinders with diameter of 120 mm and below, shall be impacted by a 5,6 mm armour piercing (or similar) bullet
with a nominal speed of 850 m/s. The bullet shall be fired from a distance of not more than 45 m.

The dimensions of the entrance and exit openings shall be measured and recorded.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) type of projectile;

b) initial pressure;

c) description of failure;

d) approximate size of the entrance and exit openings.

8.5.9.2 Criterion

The cylinder shall remain in one piece.

8.5.10 Fire resistance test

8.5.10.1 General

This test is mandatory if a pressure relief device is fitted to prevent failure in case of fire in service, and is optional
for other uses.

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8.5.10.2 Procedure

One cylinder shall be fitted with a valve as follows:

a) with a valve intended for use (if known), or

b) with a valve fitted with bursting disc set to operate at between Ph and 1,15 Ph'

If the pressure relief valve in the test is that intended for use in service [i.e. option a)], the specification of the valve
shall be marked on the label (see 10.2)

The cylinders shall be charged with air or nitrogen or the gas intended for use to the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3.

A suitable fire can be created with either wood, gas or other hydrocarbon fuel. See ISO 11439 for details of the
construction of the fire.

NOTE Otherstandardsthat containdirectionsto producea suitablefire testare CGA C14 1992 and EN 3-1 1996.

The cylinder may be fire resistance tested in the vertical or horizontal position as follows.

Vertical: one cylinder shall be placed in an upright position (valve uppermost), with the lowest part of the cylinder
approximately 0,1 m from the top of the firewood, in the case of a wood fire, or 0,1 m from the surface of the liquid
in a fuel-based fire. The cylinder and valve should be exposed to total fire engulfment, but the relief device shall be
shielded from direct flame impingement.

Horizontal: one cylinder shall be placed in a horizontal position with the lowest part of the cylinder approximately
0,1 m from the top of the firewood, in the case of a wood fire, or 0,1 m from the surface of the liquid in a fuel-based
fire. The cylinder and valve shall be exposed to fire engulfment along its whole length, but the relief device shall be
shielded from direct flame impingement.

The fire shall be capable of enveloping the entire length of the cylinder, when in the horizontal position, and
producing a temperature ;:::590°C, measured 25 mm below the cylinder within 2 min. The cylinder shall be
exposed to the fires until it has completely vented.

After the test, the cylinder shall be rendered unserviceable.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) type and characteristics of pressure relief device;

b) initial pressure;

c) location of leak;

d) temperature;

e) time.

8.5.10.3 Criteria

The cylinder shall not burst during a period of two minutes from the start of the fire test. It may vent through the
pressure relief device or leak through the cylinder wall or other surfaces.

NOTE This test does not imply that only one pressure relief device assemblyprovidesfire protectionfor the valve/prd
system.

8.5.11 Salt water immersion test

8.5.11.1 General

This test is mandatory for all cylinders intended for underwater applications and is optional for other uses..

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8.5.11.2 Procedure

The cylinders shall be unpainted but otherwise finished as for the intended application.

The liner may be painted or protected from corrosion in any manner that is included in the design submission.

a) Immersion period

Two closed unpressurized cylinders shall be immersed for a period of between 1 hand 2 h in an aqueous solution
containing 35 g/l of sodium chloride at a temperature not less than 20°C and be well aerated.

After 2 h the hydraulic pressure of the cylinder shall be increased to and maintained at the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3
for not less than 22 h. Pressure is then to be released.

b) Drying period

The pressurized cylinders shall then be taken out from seawater immersion and subjected to natural drying
conditions in ambient atmosphere for not less than 22 h.

The hydraulic pressure of the cylinder shall be increased to and maintained at the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3 for not
less than 2 h. Pressure is then to be released.

Repeat the cycle consisting of these two periods a) and b) 45 times.

On completion of these tests one of the two cylinders shall be submitted to hydraulic pressure to burst, in
accordance with 8.5.4 and the other cylinder shall be submitted to pressure cycling in accordance with test 8.5.5.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) the temperature of the solution, at least once a day;

b) filling pressure;

c) duration of immersion;

d) parameters specified in test 8.5.4;

e) parameters specified in test 8.5.5.

8.5.11.3 Criteria

a) The burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph, x 1,67 of the composite cylinder design.

b) The second cylinder shall satisfy the criteria for the ambient cycle test, 8.5.5.

8.5.12 Torque test

8.5.12.1 Procedure

The body of the cylinder shall be held in such a manner as to prevent it rotating. The cylinder shall be fitted with a
corresponding valve and tightened to 150 % of the maximum torque recommended in ISO 13341 for the relevant
liner material, ISO 11439, or as recommended by the manufacturer where that standard does not apply.

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) type of valve/plug material;

b) valving procedure;

c) applied torque.

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8.5.12.2 Criteria

The cylinder neck and threads shall show no significant deformation and shall remain within drawing and gauge
tolerance.

8.5.13 High temperature creep test

8.5.13.1 Procedure

For a design life of up to 20 years, two cylinders shall be hydraulically pressurized to test pressure, Ph' and shall be
maintained at this pressure for 1 000 h. For a design life equal to or greater than 20 years, the test shall run for
2 000 h. The test shall be conducted at a minimum temperature of 70 °C and a relative humidity of less than 50 %.

After this test, the cylinders shall be subjected to the burst test (see 8.5.4).

Parameters to monitor and record are

a) measurement of the water capacity before and after test;

b) temperature and relative humidity at least twice a day;

c) cylinder pressure at least twice a day;

d) burst pressure.

8.5.13.2 Criterion

Burst pressure, Ps» shall be equal to or greater than the test pressure, Ph' x 2.

8.6 Failure of qualification tests

In the event of failure to meet test requirements, an investigation into the cause of failure and retesting shall be
carried out in accordance with 9.5.

9 Batchinspectionand testing

9.1 Liner

9.1.1 Each batch of liners shall be examined and dimensionally checked to ensure compliance with the design
specification. The following inspections shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's quality
assurance procedures.

a) Visual inspection of surface finish.

b) Dimensions.

c) Neck folds. Interior folding in the liner neck area shall be prohibited. Smooth gathering of the material in the
neck in which there are no sharp rooted folds shall be acceptable.

d) Minimum wall thickness.

e) Water capacity.

f) Weight.

g) Thread specification.

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9.1.2 If finished cylinders are subjected to a hydraulic proof pressure test then 100 % of liners shall be subjected
to hardness testing after heat treatment in accordance with either ISO 6506-1 or ISO 6508-1, and shall achieve the
limits specified in 7.2.2.

If a finished cylinder is subjected to a hydraulic volumetric expansion test then 5 % of liners shall be subjected to
hardness testing after heat treatment in accordance with either ISO 6506-1 or ISO 6508-1, and shall achieve the
limits specified in 7.2.2.

9.1.3 One liner from every batch shall be tested to verify that the mechanical properties meet the minimum
design requirements in accordance with the relevant standard for the liner material (see clause 2). For cylinders
above 50 I water capacity a representative coupon for heat treatment may be substituted.

NOTE If quenching is part of the heat treatment, coupons need to be quenched from one side only. The length of the
coupon needs to be greater than the diameter of the cylinder it represents.

9.1.4 A record of the tests carried out shall be kept at the premises of the cylinder manufacturer. Suitable forms
of test certificate are shown in annex B.

9.1.5 In the event of failure to meet test requirements, an investigation into the cause of failure and re-testing
shall be carried out in accordance with 9.2.

9.2 Failure of liner batch tests

9.2.1 If any of the test results are not satisfactory, and if the inspector is satisfied that this was due to an error
when carrying out the test, a retest may be authorized using the same liner. Otherwise, at the discretion of the
manufacturer, either:

a) the test in question shall be repeated on two specimens, one from the same liner or test ring as for the first test
and another one from a liner or test ring from the same batch, and if both results are satisfactory the batch may
be accepted or

b) the batch may be reheat treated (if appropriate) and retested in accordance with 9.1.2 and 9.1.3 and if the
results are satisfactory the batch may be accepted.

9.2.2 Where heat treatment has been shown to be inadequate, liners may be subjected to retreatment, once
only.

9.2.3 Where heat treatment furnace records show that artificial ageing has been inadequate, additional time at
the ageing temperature shall be given.

9.2.4 If the test results, having allowed for retesting or reheat treatment, are not satisfactory, liners in the batch
shall be rendered unserviceable.

9.3 Overwrapmaterials

Each batch of filament materials shall be subjected to an impregnated strand test in accordance with ASTM 0 2343
for glass and aramid and SACMA SRM 16R-94 or ASTM 04018 for carbon fibre, or identified equivalent standards
accepted by the inspector. The strength of fibres shall be not less than specified in the documentation listed in
7.2.3.

9.4 Composite cylinder

9.4.1 The inspector shall certify that the design, manufacture, inspection and testing were carried out in
accordance with this part of ISO 11119. An example form of certificate is shown in annex B.

9.4.2 Each batch of composite cylinders shall be examined and checked to ensure conformance to the design
standard. The following inspections shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's quality assurance
procedures.

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a) Visual inspection of external and internal surface finish.

b) Dimensions.

c) Markings.

d) Water capacity.

e) Weight.

f) Cleanliness.

g) Fibre tension (where applicable).

9.4.3 The internal and external surfaces of the finished cylinder shall be free from defects and residues from the
manufacturing process (e.g. swarf, resin) which would adversely affect the safe working of the cylinders. See
ISO 9809-1, ISO 9809-2 and ISO 7866 for guidance on possible defects in metallic liners.

9.4.4 Each completed cylinder shall be subjected to a hydraulic proof test (in accordance with 8.5.1) or a
volumetric expansion test (in accordance with 8.5.2) at the design test pressure specified in 7.2.4.

9.4.5 One cylinder per batch of finished cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test
pressure, Ph' for unspecified gas service or maximum developed pressure at 65 "C, Pmax' for dedicated gas
service. The procedure shall be in accordance with 8.5.5, except that the test may be suspended, as appropriate to
the design, either after 12 000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure or 24 000 cycles to maximum developed pressure,
or after Nor Nd cycles where:

N = y x 250 cycles per year of design life

Nd = Y x 500 cycles per year of design life

Y is the number of years of design life.

Cylinders with test pressure of 60 bar and above shall withstand N pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph' (up to
a maximum of 12 000 cycles), or Nd pressurization cycles to maximum developed pressure, Pmax (up to a
maximum of 24 000 cycles), without failure by burst or leakage. Cylinders with test pressure below 60 bar shall
withstand 12 000 pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph' without failure by burst or leakage.

9.4.6 One cylinder per batch of finished cylinders shall be subjected to a burst test in accordance with 8.5.4.

NOTE The cylinder subjected to the pressure cycle test (see 9.4.5) may be used for this test.

The burst pressure, Pb' shall be in accordance with the criteria for the cylinder burst test specified in 8.5.4.

9.5 Failure of qualification or batch tests

9.5.1 In the event Of failure to meet test requirements either during a production run (batch test) or when design
qualification tests do not give satisfactory results an investigation into the cause of failure and retesting shall be
carried out as follows.

9.5.2 If there is evidence of a fault in carrying out a test, or an error of measurement a second test shall be
performed on the same cylinder, if possible. If this is not possible, then a second test shall be performed on a
cylinder selected at random from the batch. If the results of this test are satisfactory, the first test shall be ignored.

9.5.3 If the test has been carried out in a satisfactory manner either

a) the cause of failure shall be identified and the procedure detailed in 9.5.4 or 9.5.5 shall be followed or

b) the batch shall be rejected.

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9.5.4 If the cause of failure is identified, the defective cylinders may be reclaimed by an approved method or
shall be rejected. The reclaimed cylinders shall be considered a separate batch from the original satisfactory
cylinders. The failed test shall be repeated with the quantities required in 8.5.4 or 8.5.5 (as applicable) for both
batches. For failures found during 100 % batch testing only the repaired cylinders need to be retested. If one or
more tests prove even partially unsatisfactory, all the cylinders of the batch(es} covered by the tests shall be
rejected.

9.5.5 Alternatively the cause of failure may be investigated and if this is identified the defective cylinders in the
batch shall be removed from the batch and the failed test shall be repeated with the quantities required in 8.5.4 or
8.5.5 (as applicable) for the original batch.

9.5.6 If a batch fails the second series of tests, the batch of cylinders shall be scrapped and rendered
unserviceable for holding gas under pressure. The manufacturer shall ensure that the cylinder does not enter
service.

10 Cylinder marking

10.1 General

Each finished composite cylinder which satisfies the requirement of this part of ISO 11119 shall be permanently
and legibly marked in accordance with ISO 13769 and ISO 7225.

10.2 Additional marking

10.2.1 The following information shall be permanently marked on the cylinder as a label embedded in the resin.

a} "WARNING - THIS CYLINDER MUST BE FILLED ONLY WITH «Named Gas(es)>>" where a cylinder is to
be used for dedicated gas service;

b} "WARNING - THIS CYLINDER MUST BE USED WITH A «Named» PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE" where
a cylinder is approved with a specific pressure relief device (see 8.5.1O);

c} "Maximum torque «(manufacturer's recommended torque]»>" where fitting torque does not correspond
to the values given in ISO 13341.

10.2.2 Additional markings (e.g. retest dates in accordance with national legislation, customer names etc.) may be
contained on the main label or applied as a secondary label securely affixed to the cylinder side wall.

10.2.3 All labels shall be clearly marked with letters of not less than 3 mm high.

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Annex A
(informative)

Examples of design approval certificate

Design approval certificate - composite cylinders with load-bearing metal


liners
Issued by (Relevant authority) on the basis of applying
ISO 11119-2:2002 Gas cylinders of composite construction - Specification and test methods - Part 2: Fully wrapped fibre
reinforced composite gas cylinders with load-sharing metal liners.

Approval No. Date .

Cylinder description (Family of cylinders which has received type approval) .

Manufacturer's Drawing No .

Design life Underwater Special torque Pressure relief device .

Liner heat treatment Details .

Finished cylinder Liner Composite material


Capacity I Material Fibre(s)
Test pressure bar Min. thickness mm Fibre(s) tensile strength MPa
Diameter mm Min. yield strength MPa Fibre(s) modulus GPa
Length mm Min. tensile strength MPa Matrix components
Thread Elongation % Shear strength MPa
Autofrettage pressure bar Min. burst pressure bar Thickness mm

Compatible gases .

Manufacturer or agent (Name and address of manufacturer or its agent) .

Type of approval mark .

Details of the results of the examination of the design for design approval are detailed in Qualification Test Report .

All information may be obtained from (Name and address of the approving body) .

Date Place .

Signature .

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Annex B
(informative)

Specimen test reports

VERIFICATION BODIES REPORT ON:

THE MANUFACTURE OF FULLY WRAPPED FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE GAS CYLINDERS WITH
LOAD-SHARING LINERS

Approved Inspection Body _

Approved Inspection Body's Mark

Certificate No. _

Place _ Date ___

Cylinders manufactured by _

Manufacturer's mark _

Manufactured for _

Consignedto ___

Quantity Overall size (mm) _ outside diameter by long

Serial numbers _____ to _ inclusive

Standard

Drawing No.

Date of hydraulic pressure test ___

Test pressure (bar) _

Water capacity (Iitres) ___

Gas _ Filling pressure (Permanent) (bar) _

Filling ratio (Liquefied) (bar) _

Mass of container (in kg) Minimum Maximum ______ Without valve

Minimum Maximum ______ With Valve

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NOTE Itemsin parenthesesbelowreferto the clausesof ISO 11119-2:2002.

Each liner was produced by an approved process in accordance with 6.1 heat treated by an appropriate method
and checked for hardness. The results of the mechanical tests have been found satisfactory (see 9.1.3).

Overwrap was applied by winding under controlled tension.

Filament Glass Carbon Aramid

designated

supplied by _

impregnated with resin designated _

manufactured by _

Identified by package number and cured after wrapping to the manufacturer's standard.

Filaments strand strength and reinforcement were verified and found satisfactory.

Each cylinder was subjected to an autofrettage pressure of _ bar for approximately

(if appropriate)

Each cylinder was subjected to a hydraulic proof pressure test (8.5.1) or volumetric expansion test (8.5.2) at the
test pressure stated above.

The results of the batch pressure cycle and burst tests were satisfactory.

Each cylinder has been marked as required by the ISO 11119-2 (clause 10).

WE HEREBY CERTIFY that each of the above cylinders meet in full the requirements of ISO 11119-2.

For and on behalf of the manufacturer _

For and on behalf of the Approved Inspection Body

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Specimen test reports (continued)

1. Mechanical tests on liners

Batch No. Code Test piece 0,2 % yield Tensile Elongation


dimensions strength strength %
mm N/mm2 N/mm2

For and on behalf of the Manufacturer


--------------------------
2. Hydraulic volumetric expansion test certificate for composite cylinders

Customer Order No. _________ Tested to a pressure of _

and conforming to

Manufacturer's No.

Container Cast Total Permanent Perm./Total Mass full Mass Water Test date
No. No. expansion expansion expansion kg empty capacity
ml ratio % kg I

Certified by on behalf of _ Date _

(for manufacturer)

Certified by _ Date _

(Approved Inspection Body)

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Bibliography

[1] ISO6892:1998,Metallic materials - Tensile testing at ambient temperature

[2] ISO 7438:1985,Metallic materials - Bend test

[3] ISO 10156:1996, Gases and gas mixtures - Determination of fire potential and oxidizing ability for the
selection of cylinder valve outlets

[4] ISO 11114-2, Transportable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas
contents - Part 2: Non-metallic materials

[5] ISO 11623:2002,Transportable gas cylinders - Periodic inspection and testing of composite gas cylinders

[6] EN 3-1:1996,Portable fire extinguishers - Part 1: Description, duration of operation, class A and B fire test

[7] EN 144-1, Respiratory protective devices - Gas cylinder valves - Part 1: Thread connections for insert
connector

[8] EN 962, Transportable gas cylinders - Valve protection caps and valve guards for industrial and medical
gas cylinders - Design, construction and tests

[9] ASTM 02290, Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic
Pipe by Split Disk Method

[10] ASTM 02291, Standard Practice for Fabrication of Ring Test Specimens for Glass-Resin Composites

[11] ASTM 02344, Standard Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and
Their Laminates

[12] CGA PamphletC-6.2: Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Re-Qualification of Fiber Reinforced High
Pressure Cylinders

[13] CGA C14:1992,Procedures for testing of DOT cylinder pressure relief device systems

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STANDARD 11119-3

First edition
2002-09-15

Gas cylinders of composite construction -


Specification and test methods -
Part 3:
Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite
gas cylinders with non-load-sharing
metallic or non-metallic liners
Bouteilles a gaz composites - Specifications et methodes d'essai -
Partie 3: Bouteilles a gaz composites entierement bobinees rentorcees par
des liners non metslliques ou des liners metalfiques ne transmettant pas la
charge

Reference number
ISO 11119-3:2002(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword iv
Introduction v
1 Scope 1
2 Nonnative references 2
3 Tenns and definitions 2
4 Symbols .....................................................................•.......................•........•...................................................
4
5 Inspection and testing 4
6 5
Materials ..•..••.................................................................................................•................................................
6.1 5
Liner materials ..•............................................................................................................................................
6.2 Composite materials ............................................................................•.•...•....•............................................. 5
7 Design and manufacture •....•........................................................................................................................ 5
7.1 General 5
7.2 Design submission 6
7.3 Manufacturing ....................................................................................•...........................................................
8
8 Type approval procedure ...............................................................•....•.•..••..................................................
8
8.1 General requirements 8
8.2 Prototype tests _ 8
8.3 New design 9
8.4 Design variant 10
8.5 Qualification test procedures and criteria 12
8.6 Failure of qualification tests 24
9 Batch inspection and testing 24
9.1 Liner 24
9.2 Failure of liner batch tests 25
9.3 Overwrap materials 26
9.4 Composite cylinder 26
9.5 Failure of qualification or batch tests 27
10 Cylinder marking ............................................•.•..........................................................................................27
10.1 General ......•..........................•.......................................................................................................................
27
10.2 Additional marking ...........................•.......................................................................................................... 27
Annex A (informative) Examples of design approval certificate 29
Annex B (informative) Specimen test reports 30
Bibliography 33

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.

The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted
by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this part of ISO 11119 may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 11119-3 was prepared by Technical Committee 150fTC 58, Gas cylinders, Subcommittee SC 3, Cylinder
design.

ISO 11119 consists of the following parts, under the general title Gas cylinders of composite construction -
Specification and test methods:

Parl 1: Hoop wrapped composite gas cylinders

Parl 2: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with load-sharing metal liners

Parl 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic
liners

Annexes A and B of this part of ISO 11119 are for information only.

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Introduction

The purpose of ISO 11119 is to provide a specification for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of
cylinders for world-wide usage. The objective is to balance design and economic efficiency against international
acceptance and universal utility.

ISO 11119 aims to eliminate the concern about climate, duplicate inspection and restrictions currently existing
because of lack of definitive International Standards and should not be construed as reflecting on the suitability of
the practice of any nation or region .

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Gas cylinders of composite construction - Specification and test


methods-

Part 3:
Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders with
non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liners

1 Scope

This part of ISO 11119 specifies requirements for composite gas cylinders up to and including 450 I water capacity,
for the storage and conveyance of compressed or liquefied gases with test pressures ranging up to and including
650 bar 1).

This part of ISO 11119 applies to:

a) Fully wrapped composite cylinders with a non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liner (i.e. a liner that does
not share the load of the overall cylinder design) and a design life from 10 years to non-limited life. For
cylinders with a design life in excess of 15 years, re-qualification is recommended in order for these cylinders
to remain in service beyond 15 years.

The cylinders are constructed in the form of a liner over-wrapped with carbon fibre or aramid fibre or glass fibre
(or a mixture thereof) in a resin matrix to provide longitudinal and circumferential reinforcement.

b) Composite cylinders without liners (including cylinders without liners manufactured from two parts joined
together) and with a test pressure of less than 60 bar. For cylinders with a design life in excess of 15 years, re-
qualification is recommended in order for these cylinders to remain in service beyond 15 years.

The cylinders are constructed:

1) in the form of a disposable mandrel overwrapped with carbon fibre or aramid fibre or glass fibre (or a
mixture thereof) in a resin matrix to provide longitudinal and circumferential reinforcement;

2) in the form of two filament wound shells joined together.

ISO 11439 applies to cylinders intended for use as fuel containers on natural gas vehicles.

ISO 11623 covers periodic inspection and re-testing of composite cylinders.

This part of ISO 11119 does not address the design, fitting and performance of removable protective sleeves.
Where these are fitted they should be considered separately.

1) 1 bar = 105 Pa.

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2 Normative references

The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this part of ISO 11119. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications
do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part of ISO 11119 are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 527-1:1993, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 1: General principles

ISO 527-2:1993, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and
extrusion plastics

ISO 6506-1: 1999, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method

ISO 6508-1:1999, Metallic materials - Rockwell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H,K,N, T)

ISO 6892:1998, Metallic materials - Tensile testing at ambient temperature

ISO 7225:1994, Gas cylinders - Precautionary labels

ISO 11114-1:1997, Transportable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents-
Part 1: Metallic materials

ISO 11114-2:2000, Transportable gas cylinders - Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents-
Part 2: Non-metallic materials

ISO 11439:2000, Gas cylinders - High pressure cylinders for the on-board storage of natural gas as a fuel for
automotive vehicles

ISO 13341:1997, Transportable gas cylinders - Fitting of valves to gas cylinders

ISO 13769:2002, Gas cylinders - Stamp marking

ASTM 02343-95, Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber Strands, Yarns and Rovings Used in
Reinforced Plastics

ASTM 04018-99, Standard Test Methods for Properties of Continuous Filament Carbon and Graphite Fiber Tows

SACMA SRM 16R-94, Recommended Test Method for Tow Tensile Testing of Carbon Fibers

3 Terms and definitions


For the purposes of this part of ISO 11119, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
aramid fibre
continuous filaments of aramid laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

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3.2
batch
collective term for a set of homogeneous items or material

NOTE The number of items in a batch may vary according to the context in which the term is used.

3.3
batch of metallic liners
quantity of liners of the same nominal diameter, length, thickness and design, from the same material cast and heat
treated to the same conditions of temperature and time

3.4
batch of non-metallic liners
quantity of liners of the same nominal diameter, length, thickness and design, made successively from the same
batch of materials and subjected to the same manufacturing process

3.5
batch of finished cylinders
production quantity of up to 200 finished cylinders successively produced (plus finished cylinders required for
destructive testing), of the same nominal diameter, length, thickness and design

NOTE The batch of finished cylinders may contain different batches of liners, fibres and matrix materials,

3.6
burst pressure
highest pressure reached in a cylinder during a burst test

3.7
carbon fibre
continuous filaments of carbon laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

3.8
composite overwrap
combination of fibres and matrix

3.9
dedicated gas service
service in which a cylinder is to be used only with a specified gas or gases

3.10
equivalent fibre
fibre manufactured from the same nominal raw materials, using the same process of manufacture and having the
same physical structure and the same nominal physical properties, and where the average tensile strength and
modulus is within ± 5 % of the fibre properties in an approved cylinder design

NOTE Carbon fibres made from the same precursor can be equivalent, but aramid, carbon and glass fibres are not
equivalent.

3.11
equivalent liner
liner equivalent to a liner in a previously prototype tested cylinder when any of the following apply:

the liner is of the prototype tested design except that it has been manufactured in a different factory;

the liner is of the prototype tested design except that it has been manufactured using a significantly different
process to that used to produce the prototype tested design;

the liner is of the prototype tested design except that it has been given a heat treatment outside the limits
specified in the prototype tested design

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3.12
exterior coating
layers of material applied to the cylinder as protection or for cosmetic purposes

NOTE The coating may be clear or pigmented.

3.13
fully-wrapped cylinder
cylinder reinforced with fibres in a resin matrix to take both circumferential and longitudinal stress

3.14
glass fibre
continuous filaments of glass laid up in tow form, used for reinforcement

3.15
liner
inner .portion of the composite cylinder, comprising a metallic or non-metallic vessel, whose purpose is both to
contain the gas and transmit the gas pressure to the fibres

3.16
matrix
material which is used to bind and hold the fibres in place

3.17
non-load-sharing liner
liner which has a burst pressure less than 5 % of the nominal burst pressure of the finished composite cylinder

4 Symbols
See Table 1.

Table 1 - Symbols and their designations

Symbol Designation Unit

Pb Burst pressure of finished cylinder bar

Ph Test pressure bar

Pmax Maximum developed pressure at 65 ·C bar

Pw Working pressure bar

5 Inspectionand testing
Evaluation of conformance is required to be performed in accordance with the relevant regulations of the countries
where the cylinders are used.

In order to ensure that the cylinders conform to this part of ISO 11119 they shall be subject to inspection and
testing in accordance with clauses 6, 7, 8 and 9 by an authorized inspection body (hereafter referred to as "the
inspector") recognized in the countries of use. The inspector shall be competent for inspection of composite
cylinders.

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6 Materials

6.1 Liner materials

6.1.1 The liner (including metal boss) shall be manufactured from a material suitable for the gas to be contained.
See ISO 11114-1 and ISO 11114-2. Furthermore, the liner materials shall be evaluated by the manufacturer and
approved by the inspector as suitable for the specific application. Metal bosses attached to a non-metallic liner
shall fulfil the performance requirements of this part of ISO 11119.

6.1.2 The materials used shall be of uniform and consistent quality. The composite cylinder manufacturer shall
verify that each new batch of materials has the correct properties and is of satisfactory quality, and maintain
records from which the batch of materials used for the manufacture of each cylinder can be identified. A certificate
of conformance from the liner material manufacturer is considered acceptable for the purposes of verification.

6.2 Composite materials

6.2.1 The overwrap materials shall be carbon fibre or aramid fibre or glass fibre, or any mixture thereof.

6.2.2 The resin matrix and, for cylinders manufactured in two halves, the adhesive, shall be a polymer suited to
the application, environment and intended life of the product, e.g. epoxy or modified epoxy with amine or anhydride
curing agent, vinyl esters or polyesters.

6.2.3 The suppliers of the filament material, the resin matrix component material and, if applicable, the adhesive
component material shall provide sufficient documentation for the composite cylinder manufacturer to be able to
identify fully the batch of materials used in the manufacture of each cylinder.

6.2.4 The materials used shall be of uniform and consistent quality. The composite cylinder manufacturer shall
verify that each new batch of materials has the correct properties and is of satisfactory quality, and maintain
records from which the batch of materials used for the manufacture of each cylinder can be identified. A certificate
of conformance from the material manufacturer is considered acceptable for the purposes of verification.

6.2.5 Batches of materials shall be identified and documented to the satisfaction of the inspector.

6.2.6 The manufacturer shall ensure that there is no adverse reaction between the liner and the reinforcing fibre
by the application of a suitable protective coating to the liner prior to the wrapping process (if necessary).

7 Design and manufacture

7.1 General

7.1.1 A fully-wrapped composite gas cylinder with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metallic liner or no liner shall
comprise the following parts:

for cylinders with a liner, an internal metal or non-metallic liner which carries no significant load;

metallic boss(es) for thread connections, where these are part of the design;

a composite overwrap formed by layers of continuous fibres in a matrix; when no liner is used this overwrap
may be manufactured in two halves subsequently joined together;

an optional exterior coating to provide external protection; when this is an integral part of the design it shall be
permanent.

NOTE The cylindermay also includeadditionalpartssuchas rings,basesetc.

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7.1.2 Cylinders may be designed with one or two openings along the central axis only. Parallel threads shall
extend completely through the neck or have sufficient threads to allow full engagement of the valve.

7.1.3 The composite cylinder shall be certified by the inspector. The inspector shall certify that the design,
manufacture, inspection and testing were carried out in accordance with this part of ISO 11119. Examples of
certificates are shown in annexes A and B.

7.1.4 The cylinders shall be designed for high reliability under sustained load and cyclic loading. Therefore it is
necessary to take account of the properties of the individual composite fibres and to establish their respective
minimum fibre stress ratios.

The fibre stress ratio is defined as the fibre stress at calculated design minimum burst pressure divided by the fibre
stress at 2/3 times test pressure.

The minimum fibre stress ratios shall be as follows:

glass 3,4

aramid 3,1

carbon 2,4

7.1.5 For cylinders without liners and which are manufactured from two parts joined together, the following
minimum design requirements shall be met:

bond line angle of joint shall be less than 10°;

adhesive thickness shall be less than 0,25 mm;

the length (width) of the adhesive joint shall be greater than or equal to 10 times the minimum wall thickness of
the cylindrical part.

7.2 Design submission

7.2.1 The design submission for each new design of cylinder shall include a detailed. drawing, along with
documentation of the design including stress analysis, manufacturing and inspection particulars as detailed In
7.2.2,7.2.3,7.2.4 and 7.2.5.

7.2.2 Documentation for the liner and metal boss(es) shall include:

a) material(s), including limits of chemical analysis;

b) dimensions, minimum thickness, straightness and out-of-roundness with tolerances;

c) process and specification of manufacture;

d) heat-treatment. temperatures, duration and tolerances;

e) inspection procedures (minimum requirements);

f) material properties;

g) dimensional details of valve threads and any other permanent features;

h) method of sealing boss to liner for bonded bosses.

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7.2.3 Documentation for composite overwrap shall include:

a) fibre material, specification and mechanical properties requirements;

b) fibre construction, strand-geometry and treatment;

c) resin system, main components and resin bath temperature where applicable;

d) resin system, curing agent, materials and specifications where applicable;

e) resin system, accelerator, materials and specifications where applicable;

f) overwrap construction including the number of strands used and details of pre-stressing where applicable;

g) curing process, temperatures, duration and tolerances;

h) adhesive system, main components and specifications where applicable;

i) adhesive system, curing agent, materials and specifications where applicable;

j) adhesive system, accelerator, materials and specifications where applicable;

k) for cylinders without liners where comprised of two wound shells, dimensions of adhesive bond (length, angle
of bond, thickness of adhesive).

7.2.4 Documentation for the composite cylinder shall include:

a) water capacity in litres;

b) list of intended contents if intended for dedicated gas service;

c) composite cylinder test pressure, Ph;

d) working pressure, Pw (if applicable) not exceeding 2/3 times test pressure;

e) maximum developed pressure at 65°C for specific dedicated gas(es), Pmax;

f) design minimum burst pressure [see 8.5.3.2)];

g) tensioning of the fibre at winding (where applicable);

h) design life in years;

i) for cylinders without liners, the method of sealing the boss to cylinder (if applicable).

7.2.5 Stress analysis shall be carried out and documentation shall be provided in accordance with the following.

The stresses in the composite material(s) and in the liner shall be calculated using appropriate finite element stress
analysis or other stress analysis programmes, which take account of the non-linear material behaviour of the liner.
The nominal thickness and nominal properties of the respective materials shall be used for the calculations.

A table summarizing the stresses at 2/3 times test pressure, test pressure and design minimum burst pressure
shall be provided. The fibre stress ratio(s) for the design shall exceed those stated in 7.1.4.

NOTE There is no standardized calculation method for the stress analysis. Therefore the objective of this clause is to
demonstrate only that the desiqn stress ratios have been met.

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7.3 Manufacturing

7.3.1 The liner and metal bosses, where incorporated, shall be manufactured in accordance with the
manufacturer's design (see 7.2.2).

7.3.2 For composite cylinders fabricated from a non-load-sharing liner, or fabricated on a disposable mandrel,
fully over-wrapped with layers of resin-impregnated continuous fibres, winding shall be applied in the longitudinal
and the circumferential direction applied under controlled tension to develop the design composite thickness and as
specified in 7.2.3. Liners may be stripped and re-wound provided that the overwrap has not been cured. The liner
shall not be over-wrapped if it has been damaged or scored by the stripping process.

For cylinders without liners, manufactured from two parts joined together, the individual parts shall be wound to
develop the required composite thickness before being joined with appropriate adhesive.

7.3.3 After winding is completed the composite shall be cured (if appropriate) using a controlled temperature
profile as specified in the documentation in 7.2.3. The maximum temperature shall be such that the mechanical
properties of the liner material, if fitted, and composite overwrap are not adversely affected.

7.3.4 If cylinders are subjected to fibre tensioning during winding the tensioning shall be recorded or monitored.

8 Type approval procedure

8.1 General requirements

The design submission of each new design of cylinder shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the inspector. The
type approval tests detailed in 8.2 shall be carried out on each new design or design variant under the supervision
of the inspector.

8.2 Prototype tests

8.2.1 A minimum of 30 cylinders that are guaranteed by the manufacturer to be representative of the new design
shall be made available for prototype testing.

8.2.2 If, for special applications, the total number of cylinders required is less than 30, enough cylinders shall be
made to complete the prototype tests required, in addition to the production quantity. Then the approval validity is
limited to this batch only.

8.2.3 For a limited design change (design variant), in accordance with Table 2, a reduced number of cylinders
may be selected by the inspector.

8.2.4 The inspector shall verify that the batch of liners, prior to being wrapped, complies with the design
requirements and is inspected and tested in accordance with 9.1.

8.2.5 The inspector shall verify that the composite material(s), prior to the cylinders being wrapped, comply with
the design requirements and are tested in accordance with 9.3.

8.2.6 The inspector shall verify that all cylinders in the batch produced for new design approval comply with the
design submission and are tested in accordance with 9.4.

8.2.7 The inspector shall supervise the following tests on the cylinders selected:

a) hydraulic proof pressure test, in accordance with 8.5.1, or hydraulic volumetric expansion test, in accordance
with 8.5.2;

b) burst test in accordance with 8.5.3;

c) ambient cycle test, in accordance with 8.5.4;

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d) vacuum test in accordance with 8.5.5;

e) environmental cycle test, in accordance with 8.5.6;

f) high temperature creep test in accordance with 8.5.7;

g) flaw test, in accordance with 8.5.8;

h) drop test, in accordance with 8.5.9;

i) high velocity impact (gunfire) test, in accordance with 8.5.10;

j) fire resistance test, if a pressure relief device is fitted to prevent failure in case of fire in service, in accordance
with 8.5.11;

k) permeability test in accordance with 8.5.12 if cylinders manufactured with non-metallic liners or without liners;

I) torque test on cylinder neck boss in accordance with 8.5.13;

m) salt water immersion test in accordance with 8.5.14;

n) leak test in accordance with 8.5.15;

0) pneumatic cycle test in accordance with 8.5.16;

p) for linerless cylinders comprised of two halves joined together the water boil test in accordance with 8.5.17.

8.2.8 For variations in design from the new design cylinder as specified in 8.4, it is only necessary to carry out
the tests as prescribed in Table 2. A cylinder approval by a reduced series of tests shall not be used as a basis for
a second design variant approval with a reduced set of tests (i.e. multiple changes from an approved design are
not permitted) although individual test results can be used as applicable (see 8.4.2).

8.2.9 If the results of the verifications according to 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.2.6 and either 8.2.7 or 8.2.8, as applicable, are
satisfactory, the inspector shall issue a design approval certificate a typical example of which is given in annex A.

8.2.10 All test cylinders shall be rendered unserviceable after testing has been completed.

8.3 New design

8.3.1 No alteration shall be made to the design or the method of manufacture after approval unless such an
alteration has received prior agreement of the inspector.

8.3.2 A new cylinder design requires full qualification testing. A cylinder shall be considered to be of a new
design compared with an existing approved design if the method of manufacture or cylinder design has changed to
a significant extent, e.g.:

a) It is manufactured in a different factory.

The testing required for cylinders after relocation of an existing factory shall be evaluated by the inspector.

b) It is manufactured by a process that is significantly different from the process used in the design qualification.

NOTE A Significant change is regarded as a change that would give rise to a measurable change in the performance of the
liner and/or finished cylinder. The inspector determines when a change in process or desiqn or manufacture is Significantly
different from the original qualified design.

c) The nominal outside diameter has changed more than 50 % from the qualified design.

d) The composite overwrap materials are significantly different from the qualified design, e.g. different resin
system or fibre type.

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e) The test pressure has increased more than 60 % from the qualified design.

8.3.3 A ~ylinder shall also be co~sidered to be of a new design compared with an existing approved desi n if the
method of liner manufacture or design has changed to a significant extent, e.g.: g

a) It is manufactured from a material of different composition or composition limits from that used in the original
type tests.

b) The material properties are outside the original design limits.

8.4 Design variant

8.4.1. For c~linders similar to .an approved design, a reduced qualification testing programme may only be
required. A cylinder shall be considered to be a design variant if changes are limited to the following conditions:

a) the nominal length of the cylinder has changed;

b) the nominal outside diameter has changed by less than 50 %;

c) there is an increase in the test pressure up to 60 %; where a cylinder is to be used and marked for a lower test
pressure than that for which design approval has been given, it is not deemed to be of a new design or design
variant;

d) there is a minor change in the composite overwrapping thickness (up to 5 %) or the wrapping pattern has
changed;

e) the nominal wall thickness of the liner has changed;

f) matrix materials (i.e. resin, curing agent, accelerator) are different but are chemically equivalent to the original
design;

g) the design or method of joining the neck boss to the liner has changed;

h) when equivalent overwrapping fibres are used; where a new equivalent fibre has been prototype tested for an
existing design, then all the manufacturer's existing prototype tested designs are regarded as prototype tested
with the new fibre without the need for any additional prototype testing;

i) when an equivalent liner is used; the new liner shall be subjected to the material tests specified in 9.1.3 and
meet the minimum requirements specified in 7.2.2;

j) when the cylinder thread has changed; when a cylinder design has only a different thread compared to an
approved design only the torque test, in accordance with 8.5.13, shall be carried out.

8.4.2 A cylinder approval by a reduced series of tests (a design variant) shall not be used as a basis for a second
design variant approval with a reduced set of tests, i.e. multiple changes from an approved design are not
permitted. If a test has been conducted on a design variant (A) that falls within the testing requirements for a
second variant (8) then the result for (A) can be applied to the new design variant (8) test programme. However
design variant (A) cannot be used as the reference for determining the testing required for any new design variant.

8.4.3 Where a design variant involves more than one parameter change all the tests required by those
parameter changes shall be performed once only.

8.4.4 The inspector shall determine the level of reduced testing if not defined in Table 2, but a fully approved
design shall always be used as a reference for the new design variant (i.e. new design variants shall not be
approved by reference only to a previous design variant).

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~. Design variant changes
:::T
Iii Test
Test New
Cil
III
No. design
Cl>
Length Diameter Test pressure
Liner Equi. Composite Equi·
~ ~ 50 % > 50 % thickness or valent thickness
Neck
valent Thread
~ 20% > 20 % ~ 20% >20% boss
manufacture fibre or pattern matrix
:s;; 50% ~ 60%
9.1 Liner material test x x
9.4 Composite material tests x x x x
8.5.1/2 Hydraulic pressure x x x x x x x x x x x x
8.5.3 Cylinder burst x x x x x x x x x x x
8.5.4 Ambient cycle x x x x x x x X X X x
8.5.5 Vacuum x x x
8.5.6 Environmental cycle x
x
8.5.7 High temperature creep x xa xa x
8.5.8 Flaw x x
8.5.9 Drop x x x x x x
8.5.10 High velocity impact (gunfire) x xb x
8.5.11 Fire resistance x x x xC
8.5.12 Permeability x x x x
8.5.13 Torque x x x
8.5.14 Salt water x x
8.5.15 Leak x x x x x x
8.5.16 Pneumatic cycle x x x x
8.5.17 Water boil test x x x x x x
a
Whereburstpressureto test pressureratio of designvariantis over 20 % greaterthan the sameratio for the approveddesign.
b
Test to be conductedfor reductionin diameteronly.
c
Onlyif cylinderin previousfire test leaked at the neck boss.

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8.5 Qualification test procedures and criteria

8.5.1 Hydraulic proof pressure test

8.5.1.1 Procedure

This test requires that the hydra~lic pressure in the cylinder be increased gradually and regularly until the test
pressur.e, Ph' IS reached. The cylinder test pressure shall be held for a sufficiently long period (at least 30 s) to
ascertain that th~re are no leaks and no failure. If leakage occurs in the piping or fittings, the cylinders may be re-
tested after repair of such leakages.

8.5.1.2 Criteria

The cylinder shall be rejected if there are leaks, failure to hold pressure or visible permanent deformation after the
cylinder is depressurized.

NOTE Cracking of resin is not necessarily a sign of permanent deformation.

8.5.2 Hydraulic volumetric expansion test

8.5.2.1 Procedure

This test requires that the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder increase gradually and regularly until the test pressure,
Ph' is reached. The cylinder test pressure shall be held for a sufficiently long period (at least 30 s) to ascertain that
there are no leaks and no failure. If leakage occurs in the piping or fittings, the cylinders may be re-tested after
repair of such leakages.

The elastic expansion shall be measured between 10 % test pressure, Ph' and the test pressure, Ph' and recorded

8.5.2.2 Criteria

The cylinder shall be rejected if either:

a) it shows an elastic expansion in excess of 110 % of the average elastic expansion for the batch at
manufacture, or

b) if there are leaks or failure to hold pressure.

8.5.3 Cylinder burst test

8.5.3.1 Procedure

Three cylinders shall be tested hydraulically, to destruction, by pressurizing at a rate of no ~ore than 5 bar/soThe
test shall be carried out under ambient conditions. Prior to the commencement of the test, It shall be ensured that
no air is trapped within the system.

Parameters to monitor and record:

burst pressure;

pressure/time curve or pressure/volume curve.

8.5.3.2 Criteria

The burst pressure or pressure at failure, Pb' shall be not less than 2 times the te~t .pressure, Ph' of the composite
cylinder design except for cylinders without liners manufactured from two parts JOinedtogether where the burst
shall not result in separation at the joint.

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8.5.4 Ambient cycle test

8.5.4.1 For cylinders with test pressure equal to, or greater than, 60 bar

8.5.4.1.1 Procedure

It is recommended that no air be trapped within the system prior to the commencement of the test.

Two cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test pressure, Ph' for unspecified gas service
or maximum developed pressure at 65 "C, Pmax' for the dedicated gas which has the greatest developed pressure.

Where a cylinder is intended for use only with one or more specific gases the design may be designated for
dedicated gas use. The gases permitted in the cylinder shall be identified clearly on the cylinder label (see 10.2).

The test shall be carried out using a non-corrosive fluid under ambient conditions, subjecting the cylinders to
successive reversals at an upper cyclic pressure that is equal to the hydraulic test pressure, Ph or maximum
developed pressure at 65 "C. Pmax. as appropriate.

The value of the lower cyclic pressure shall not exceed 10 % of the upper cyclic pressure, but shall have an
absolute maximum of 30 bar. The frequency of reversals shall not exceed 0,25 Hz (15 cycles/min). The
temperature on the outside surface of the cylinder shall not exceed 50 "C during the test.

Parameters to monitor and record:

temperature of the cylinder;

number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

cycle frequency;

test medium used;

mode of failure, if appropriate.

8.5.4.1.2 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstan~ N pressurization cycles to test pressure. Ph. or Nd pressurization cycles to maximum
developed pressure, Pmax. Without failure by burst or leakage

where

N == y x 250 cycles per year of design life;

Nd == Y x 500 cycles per year of design life;

Y is the number of years of design life.

y shall be a whole number which is not less than 10 years.

~h:i~=~ ~~~~~~~ti~~~~C:r:~~~h~; ~~~~~~' tc:~es, or untildt~~cylinder fails by leakage. whichever is the sooner.
part of the test be by burst. then the cylinder shall ~~~:~:i~:d theet~~~\~~~:~7~' 3~hOUldfailure during this second

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Table 3 - Criteria for ambient cycle test

Part of test Number of cycles Criteria


No leakage/burst Leakage Burst
OtON
1st Pass -
o tONd Pass
N to 2N with 2N no
more than 12 000 Pass Pass Fail
2nd
N to 2Nd with 2Nd no
more than 24 000 Pass Pass Fail

If the cylinder is d.esigne~to pass 12 000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure or 24 000 cycles to maximum developed
pressure and achieves this level consistently in the test it is not necessary to limit the design life of the cylinder.

8.5.4.2 For cylinders with test pressure less than 60 bar

8.5.4.2.1 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test pressure.

The test shall be carried out using a non-corrosive fluid under ambient conditions, subjecting the cylinders to
successive reversals at an upper cyclic pressure which is equal to the hydraulic test pressure, Ph'

The value of the lower cyclic pressure shall not exceed 10 % of the upper cyclic pressure. The frequency of
reversals of pressure shall not exceed 0,25 Hz (15 cycles/min). The temperature on the outside surface of the
cylinder shall not exceed 50 DC during the test.

Parameters to monitor and record:

temperature of the cylinder;

number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

cycle frequency;

test medium used;

mode offailure, if appropriate.

8.5.4.2.2 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstand 12000 pressurization cycles to test pressure, P.h' If the cy!inder is designed to p~ss
12 000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure and achieves this level consistently In the test It IS not necessary to limit
the design life of the cylinder.

NOTE For a cylinder without limit in design life the actual service life of the design is subject to conformity assessment.

8.5.5 Vacuum test

8.5.5.1 General

When this test is carried out, one cylinder shall be subjected to a vacuum test pri?r t~ the environmental cycle test
(see 8.5.6).When this test is not carried out the manufacturer shall ensure a warning ISpermanently marked on the
cylinder label (see 10.2).

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8.5.5.2 Procedure

The cylinder shall be subjected to a series of cycles from atmospheric pressure to a vacuum.

The contents (inert gas or air) shall be reduced from atm~spheric pressure to a. pressure of 0,2 bar absolute at
ambient temperature. The vacuum shall be maintained at this level for at least 1 min.

The pressure in the cylinder shall be returned to atmospheric pressure. The total number of cycles shall be 50.

Parameters to monitor and record:

number of cycles achieving lower cyclic pressure;

minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

cycle frequency;

results of visual inspection.

8.5.5.3 Criteria

After cycling, the interior of the liner shall be inspected for damage. Any evidence of disb~nding, folding or other
damage shall be noted. If the cylinder then passes the environmental cycle test (see 8.5.6) It shall also be deemed
to have passed the vacuum test.

8.5.6 Environmental cycle test

8.5.6.1 General

When the vacuum test (see 8.5.5) is carried out, the vacuum-tested cylinder shall be used for the environmental
cycle test. When the vacuum test is not conducted, the manufacturer shall ensure a warning is permanently
marked on the cylinder label (see 10.2).

8.5.6.2 Procedure

One cylinder, as-wrapped and without paint or removable protective coating, shall be tested as follows.

Condition the cylinder and contained pressurizing medium for 48 h at atmospheric pressure, at a temperature
between 60°C and 70 °C and at a relative humidity greater than or equal to 95 %. The hydraulic pressurizing
medium external to the cylinder under test shall commence the cycle testing at ambient temperature. Hydraulically
apply 5 000 cycles from a pressure approximately equal to atmospheric pressure to two-thirds of the test pressure,
Ph' The cylinder skin temperature shall be maintained at between 60 °C and 70 °C by regulating the environmental
chamber and the cycling frequency. The cycling frequency shall not exceed 5 cycles/min.

Release the pressure and stabilize the cylinder at 20°C approximately.

Stabilize the cylinder and the contained pressurizing medium until the temperature is between - 50 °C and _ 60°C.
The hydraulic pressurizing medium external to the cylinder under test shall commence the cycle testing at ambient
temperature. Apply 5000 cycles from a pressure approximately equal to atmospheric pressure to two-thirds of the
test pressure, Ph' The cylinder skin temperature shall be maintained at between - 50°C and - 60 °C by regulating
the environmental chamber and the cycling frequency. The cycling frequency shall not exceed 5 cycles/min. The
fluid shall also be selected to ensure that it functions at the temperatures specified in the various cycle tests.

Release the pressure and stabilize the cylinder at approximately 20°C. Hydraulically apply 30 cycles from a
pressure approximately equal to atmospheric pressure to the test pressure, Ph, under ambient conditions.

On completion of these tests the cylinder shall be subjected to the burst test (see 8.5.3).

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Parameters to monitor and record:

temperatures during each part;

humidity during 1st part of test;

test medium used;

number of cycles, achieving upper cyclic pressure, at each stage;

minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

cycle frequency;

parameters specified in 8.5.3.

8.5.6.3 Criteria

The burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph, x 1,4 of the composite cylinder design.

8.5.7 High temperature creep test

8.5.7.1 Procedure

For a design life of up to 20 years, two cylinders shall be hydraulically pressurized to test pressure, Ph' and shall be
maintained at this pressure for 1 000 h. For a design life equal to or greater than 20 years, the test shall run for
2 000 h. For cylinders with design test pressure of < 60 bar and for cylinders manufactured without liners, the test
shall run for 2 000 h.

The test shall be conducted at a minimum temperature of 70°C and a relative humidity of less than 50 %.

After this test, the cylinders shall be subjected to the leak test (see 8.5.15) and the burst test (see 8.5.3).

Parameters to monitor and record:

measurement of the water capacity before and after testing;

temperature and relative humidity at least twice a day;

cylinder pressure at least twice a day;

parameters specified in 8.5.3.

8.5.7.2 Criteria

The cylinder shall not exhibit any visible deformation or loose fibres (unravelling); the cylinder shall satisfy the
criteria of the leak test (see 8.5.15); the burst pressure, Pt» shall be equal to or greater than 2 times the test
pressure, Ph'

8.5.8 Flaw test

8.5.8.1 General

Two cylinders shall be tested in accordance with the following procedure.

8.5.8.2 Procedure

One longitudinal flaw is cut into each cylinder, in the mid-length of the cylindrical wall ?f th~ cylinder. The flaw shall
be made with a 1 mm thick cutter to a depth equal to at least 40 % of the composite thickness and to a length
between the centres of the cutter equal to five times the composite thickness.

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A second transverse flaw of the same dimensions is cut into each cylinder in the mid-length of the cylindrical wall
approximately 1200 around the circumference from the other flaw.

One cylinder shall be subjected to the burst test specified in 8.5.3.

The other cylinder shall be subjected to the ambient cycle test specified in 8.5.4, but the upper cyclic pres~ure shall
be 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph' and the test shall be suspended after 5 000 cycles if the cylinder has not failed.

Parameters to monitor and record:

dimensions of flaws;

temperature of the cylinder;

number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

cycle frequency;

test medium used;

mode of failure, if appropriate.

8.5.8.3 Criteria

First cylinder: burst pressure, Pb' shall be equal to or greater than the test pressure, Ph x 4/3.

Second cylinder: the cylinder shall withstand at least 1 000 pressure cycles to 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph' without
leakage. If the cylinder fails by leakage after 1 000 cycles it shall be deemed to have passed the test. However,
should failure during this second half of the test be by burst, then the cylinder shall have failed the test.

8.5.9 Droptest

8.5.9.1 For cylinders up to and including 50 Iwater capacity

8.5.9.1.1 Procedure

Two cylinders shall be filled with water to 50 % capacity and fitted with a plug, flush with the end of each cylinder.

The cylinders shall be dropped twice, in each of the five positions shown in Figure 1, from a height of 1,2 m, on to a
steel plate. The protective plate shall be sufficiently flat so that the difference in level between any two points on the
surface is no more than 2 mm. It shall be replaced regularly and, if damaged, immediately.

One cylinder is subjected to the burst test specified in 8.5.3.

The other cylinder is subjected to the pressure cycling test specified in 8.5.4.

Parameters to monitor and record:

visual appearance after each drop - record position and dimensions of impact damage;

parameters specified in test 8.5.3;

parameters specified in test 8.5.4.

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Dimensions in metres

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Figure 1 - Drop test

8.5.9.1.2 Criteria

First cylinder: burst pressure, Pb' shall be equal to or greater than 100 % of the minimum burst level required in the
burst test (see 8.5.3).

Second cylinder: the cylinder shall satisfy the requirements of the ambient cycle test (see 8.5.4).

8.5.9.2 For cylinders over 50 I water capacity

8.5.9.2.1 Procedure

One empty cylinder, fitted with sealing device to protect threads and sealing surfaces, shall be subjected to a
sequence of drops from a maximum height of 1,8 m on to a smooth flat concrete surface or as prescribed.

horizontally on to the cylinder sidewall;

vertically on to the cylinder base - however maximum potential energy of 1 220 Nm (900 ft-Ib.) shall not be
exceeded;
vertically on to other end of cylinder - however maximum potential energy of 1 220 Nm (900 ft-Ib.) shall not be
exceeded;
at an angle of 45° to strike the shoulder of the cylinder - however the drop height shall be such that the centre
of gravity of the cylinder is 1,8 m from the floor with the shoulder a minimum of 0,6 m from the floor. Where this
is not possible, the drop angle shall be adjusted to maintain a minimum height of 0,6 m and a centre of gravity
of 1,8 m.

The cylinder shall then be subjected to 12 000 pressurization cycles in accordance with the procedure specified in
8.5.4 but the upper cyclic pressure shall be 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph'

Parameters to monitor and record:


visual appearance after each drop - record position and dimensions of impact damage;

parameters specified in test 8.5.4.

8.5.9.2.2 Criteria

The cylinders shall withstand 3 000 pressurization cycles to 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph' without failure by burst or
leakage. The test shall continue for a further 9 000 cycles, or until the cylinder fails by leakage, whichever is the
sooner. In either case the cylinder shall be deemed to have passed the test. However should failure during this
second part of the test be by burst, then the cylinder shall have failed the test.

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8.5.10 High velocity impact (gunfire) test

8.5.10.1 Procedure

One cylinder shall be filled to 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph' with air or nitrogen.

The cylinder shall be positioned in such a way that the point of impact of the projectile shall be in the cylinder side
wall at a nominal angle of 45° and such that the bullet would also exit through the cylinder side wall.

The bullet shall penetrate one wall of the cylinder at least. If this does not occur, the energy of the bullet shall be
increased until penetration is achieved.

Cylinders with diameter of above 120 mm shall be impacted by a 7,62 mm (0.3 calibre) armour-piercing projectile
(of length between 37 mm and 51 mm) with a nominal speed of about 850 m/s. The bullet shall be fired from a
distance of not more than 45 m.

Cylinders with diameter of 120 mm and below shall be impacted by a 5,6 mm armour piercing (or similar) bullet with
a nominal speed of 850 m/s. The bullet shall be fired from a distance of not more than 45 m.

The dimensions of the entrance and exit openings shall be measured and recorded.

After the test the cylinder shall be rendered unserviceable.

Parameters to monitor and record:

type of projectile;
initial pressure;

description of failure;

approximate size of the entrance and exit openings.

8.5.10.2 Criterion

The cylinder shall remain in one piece.

8.5.11 Fire resistance test

8.5.11.1 General

This test is mandatory if a pressure-relief device is fitted to prevent failure in case of fire in service, and is optional
for other uses.

8.5.11.2 Procedure

One cylinder shall be fitted with a valve as follows:

a) with a valve intended for use (if known) or

b) with a valve fitted with bursting disc set to operate at between Ph and 1,15 Ph'

If the pressure relief valve in the test is that intended for use in service [i.e. option a)], the specification of the valve
shall be marked on the label (see 10.2).

The cylinder shall be charged with air or nitrogen or with the gas intended for use to 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph'

A suitable fire can be created with either wood, gas or other hydrocarbon fuel (see ISO 11439 for details of the
construction of the fire).

NOTE 1 Other standards that contain directions for producing a suitable fire test are CGA C14:1992 and EN 3-1: 1996.

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The cylinder may be fire-resistance tested in the vertical or horizontal position as follows.

Vertica.1- One cylinder shall be placed in an upright position (valve uppermost), with the lowest part of the cylinder
~pproxlmately 0,1 m from t~e top of the firewood, in the case of a wood fire, or 0,1 m from the surface of the liquid
In ~ fuel-based fire. The cylinder and valve shall be exposed to total fire engulfment but the relief device shall be
shielded from direct flame impingement. '

Horizontal - One cylinder shall be placed in a horizontal position with the lowest part of the cylinder approximately
0,1 m from ~hetop of the firewood, in the case of a wood fire, or 0,1 m from the surface of the liquid in a fuel-based
fir~. The cyllnd~r and valve shall be exposed to fire engulfment along its whole length, but the relief device shall be
shielded from direct flame impingement.

The fir~ shall be capable of enveloping the entire length of the cylinder, when in the horizontal position, and
producinq a ternperature z 590 "C, measured 25 mm below the cylinder, within 2 min.

The cylinder shall be exposed to the fires until vented.

Parameters to monitor and record:

type and characteristics of pressure relief device;

initial pressure;

location of leak;

temperature;

time.

8.5.11.3 Criteria

The cylinder shall not burst during a period of 2 min from the start of the fire test. It may vent through the pressure
relief device or leak through the cylinder wall or other surfaces.

NOTE 2 This test does not imply that only one pressure relief device assembly provides fire protection for the valve/prd
(pressure relief device) system.

8.5.12 Permeability test

8.5.12.1 General

The following procedure is recommended but alternatives that achieve the same result are permitted. This test is
only required for composite cylinders with non-metallic liners and for cylinders without liners.

8.5.12.2 Procedure

The test cylinder shall be weighed empty, before and after the test and the differences noted to avoid errors due to
moisture pick up.
Two cylinders shall be pre-pressurized to 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph' and the valve and the junctions of the non-
metallic liner with the metallic bosses or rings shall be visually checked for leaks, e.g. with soapy water (bubble
test). Any leaks shall be eliminated before proceeding with the test. The cylinder shall be depressurized.

The cylinder shall be hydraulically cycled 1 000 times from zero to x 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph' before being
weighed while empty, and the weight recorded. The cylinder shall then be filled to 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph' with
gas (see definition of test gas under criteria) at a temperature of 15 "C.

The cylinder shall then be weighed again and the weight of the gas stored shall be determined and recorded. The
cylinder shall be weighed after 1 d; 7 d; 14 d; 21 d; 28 d.

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The graph of weight change per number of days shall be determined.

Parameters to monitor and record:

test gas used;

cycle test medium;

number of cycles, achieving upper cyclic pressure;

cycle frequency;

environmental temperatures and humidity at least twice a day;

cylinder weights.

8.5.12.3 Criteria

The loss of weight of stored gas shall be determined. The maximum rate of weight loss shall be less than X mllh/I
water capacity, where X is as follows:

for general applications where the rate of permeation of the gas is more than that o!.air, the test gas shall be
the gas for which the cylinder is designed, or alternatively one with a higher permeability rate, and X= 0,25;

for general applications where the rate of permeation of the gas is less than that of air or nitrogen, the test gas
shall be either the intended gas, air or nitrogen and X = 0,25;

for specialized applications, the value of X shall be chosen according to the application.

8.5.13 Torque test on cylinder neck boss

8.5.13.1 Procedure

The body of the cylinder shall be held in such a manner as to prevent it rotating except where the manufacturer
specifies that the cylinder is to be held by the neck for valve insertion. In this case the manufacturer's directions
shall be used.

The cylinder shall be fitted with a corresponding valve and tightened to 150 % of the maximum torque
recommended in ISO 13341, for the relevant boss material in ISO 11439 or as recommended by the manufacturer
where this part of ISO 11119 does not apply.

The valve shall be removed after the first installation and the neck thread and boss inspected. The valve shall then
be re-installed as specified above.

A test for leaks (bubble test) in the cylinder neck area or the permeability test in 8.5.12 shall be conducted.

A test for leaks (bubble test) shall be conducted as follows:

1) pressurize the cylinder to 2/3 of the test pressure with air or nitrogen;

2) maintain pressure in the cylinder at the test pressure x 2/3 for no less than 2 h;

3) conduct a bubble leak test for at least 10 min.

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Parameters to monitor and record:

type of valve/plug material;

valving procedure;

applied torque.

8.5.13.2 Criteria

tohe neck thread and boss shall show no significant deformation and shall remain within
a erance. drawing and gauge

Leakage weater th~n 1 bubble/2 min in the bubble leak test or failure of the permeability test described in 8 5 12
shall constitute a failure of the test. . .

8.5.14 Salt water immersion test

8.5.14.1 General

This test is mandatory for all cylinders intended for underwater applications and is optional in the case of other
uses.

8.5.14.2 Procedure

The cylinders shall be unpainted but otherwise finished as for the intended application.

The liner may be painted or protected from corrosion in any manner that is included in the design submission.

a) Immersion period

Two closed unpressurized cylinders shall be immersed for a period of between 1 hand 2 h in an aqueous solution
containing 35 g of sodium chloride/l at a temperature at not less than 20°C and well-aerated.

After 2 h the hydraulic pressure of the cylinder shall be increased to and maintained at 2/3 of the test pressure for
not less than 22 h. Pressure shall then be released.

b) Drying period

The pressurized cylinders shall then be taken out from sea water immersion and subjected to natural drying
conditions in ambient atmosphere for not less than 22 h.

The hydraulic pressure of the cylinder shall be increased to and maintained at 2/3 of the test pressure for not less
than 2 h. Pressure shall then be released.

Repeat the cycle consisting of these two periods a) and b) 45 times.

On completion of these tests:

one of the two cylinders shall be submitted to hydraulic pressure to bursting, in accordance with 8.5.3;

the other cylinder shall be submitted to pressure cycling in accordance with 8.5.4.

Parameters to monitor and record:

temperature of the solution, at least once a day;

filling pressure;

duration of immersion;

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parameters specified in test 8.5.3;

parameters specified in test 8.5.4.

8.5.14.3 Criteria .t cylinder design.


1,67 of the compoSIe
The burst pressure, Pb' shall be not less than the test pressure, Ph' x

The second cylinder shall satisfy the criteria for the ambient cycle test, 8.5.4.

8.5.15 Leak test

8.5.15.1 Procedure

Leak testing shall be conducted on the completed cylinder. .


. .
Acceptable methods for leakage testing include, but are not limited to, bubble testing using dry air or gas or
measurement of trace gases using a mass spectrometer.

Leak testing of completed cylinders shall be performed at the test pressure, Ph' x 213.

8.5.15.2 Criteria

No leakage in excess of the permeation rate specified in 8.5.12 shall be permitted.

8.5.16 Pneumatic cycle test

8.5.16.1 Procedure

One cylinder shall be charged to the test pressure, Ph, x 2/3 with air or nitrogen or, for special gas applications,
another gas as determined by the inspector.

The cylinder pressure shall be held at the test pressure, Ph, x 2/3 for 72 h.

The cylinder shall then be subjected to 100 pneumatic pressure cycles between atmospheric pressure and the test
pressure, Ph' x 213. Each cycle shall be completed over a period between 55 min and 65 min.

After cycling, the cylinder pressure shall be held at the test pressure, Ph' x 2/3 for 72 h.

The pressure shall be released by venting through the fully-opened valve.

~he c~linder ~hall then ~ visually inspected on the internal surfaces for signs of blistering or liner collapse. After
visual msoecnon, the cylinder shall be subjected to the ambient cycle test (see 8.5.4).
Parameters to monitor and record:

temperature of the cylinder;

number of cycles achieving upper cyclic pressure;

minimum and maximum cyclic pressures;

cycle frequency;

test medium used;

visual a~pearance
damage If present; of the liner after the pneumatic hold and cycle - record position and dimensions of impact

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parameters specified in test 8.5.4;

mode of failure, if appropriate.

8,5,16.2 Criteria

If the intemal sUrfaces h.d .


s ow eVI ence of blisters or the finer has collapsed, the cylinder shall have failed the test.
The cylinder shall satisfy the criteria for the ambient cycle test, 8.5.4.

8.5.17 Water boil test

8.5.17.1 General

This test is only required for cylinders without liners and which are manufactured from two parts joined together.

8.5.17.2 Procedure

One closed unpressurized cylinder shall be subjected to boiling water for 100 h. The cylinder shall be entirely
covered by the water. The temperature shall be at least 97,5 °C. The water can be ordinary tap water.

On completion of the test the cylinder shall be submitted to hydraulic pressure to burst, in accordance with 8.5.3.
Parameters to monitor and record:

burst pressure;

number of pieces;

description of failure;

pressure/time curve or pressure/volume curve;

water temperature.

8.5.17.3 Criteria .
2 of the composite
The burst pressure, Pb' or pressure at failure shall be .. not less than
. the test pressure, Ph' x
cylinder design and the burst shall not result in separation at the JOint.

8.6 Failureof qualification tests .


. . stigation into the cause of failure and re-testmq shall be
In the event of failure to m~et test requirements, an mve
carried out in accordance With 9.5.

9 Batchinspectionand testing

9.1 Liner . . checked to ensure compliance with t~e desiqn


1 1 Each batch of liners shall be examined and dlm~n~lo~~"~n accordance with the manufacturer s quality
9. ·.fircatiIons. The following inspections shall be carne
speci
assurance procedures:
a) visual inspection of external and internal surface finish;

b) dimensions;

c) minimum wall thickness.

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9.1.2 Each batch of non-load-sharing meta.1liner~ ~nd metallic b?sses s~all b~ tested to confirm that .the ~r0.f~~
materials have been used and that the reqUired mlOimum properties specified m 7.2.2 have been achieve '. I
mechanical properties shall be tested in accordance with ISO 6892. Manufacturer's certification (mechanlca
properties, chemical analysis) shall demonstrate compliance.
9.1.3 One liner from every batch of non-metallic liners shall be tested to confirm that the proper materials have
been used and to verify that the required mechanical minimum properties have been achieve~ and meet the
minimum design requirements. On every test liner two tensile tests shall be carried out. The tensile strength and
the elongation shall be tested in accordance with ISO 527-1 and ISO 527-2.

Acceptance of non-metallic liners shall be made taking into account the following verifications:

the properties of the material (raw material as granulate etc.) shall be within the tolerances set by the material
manufacturer for melt flow index, density and glass transition temperature;

the process parameters during liner manufacturing shall be within the tolerances agreed during qualification of
the process;
_ the material properties of the liner shall be within the tolerances required by the design requirements laid down
in 7.2.2.

Manufacturer's certification (mechanical properties, melt flow index, density, glass transition temperature) shall
demonstrate compliance.

9.1.4 The liners shall be checked for homogeneity by means of a non-destructive test, specified by the
manufacturer, to ensure that the material(s) have been processed correctly.

After heat treatment


ISO 6506-1 5 % of
or ISO 6508-1 andtheh liners
II h?r limer b.o~ses shall b~ checked for hardness in accordance with either
s a ac ieve the limits specified In 7.2.2.

9.1.5
of A record of
test certificates theshown
are tests in
carried
annexout
B. shall be kept ate
t he oremi .
premises of the cylinder manufacturer. Suitable forms

9.2 Failureof liner batch tests

9.2.1. If any of the test results is not satisfacto " .


carrymq out the test, a re-test may be authorized ry: a~~ If the In~pector IS satisfied that this was due to an error
. usmq e same liner or at the discretion of the manufacturer.

Either:

a) the test in question shall be repeated on two s ecim -


~~~~:~~:~ ~~e from a liner or test ring from t~e sa~~sb~~~ f~~~ ~h~o~~meIi~er or test.ring as for the first test
, resu s are satisfactory the batch may

b) the batch may be re-heat treated (if a ro . .


the results are satisfactory the batch ~~y bPnate)and re-tested In accordance with 9 . 1.2 , 9 . 1.3 and 9 .1.4, and If
e accepted. .

9.2.2 Where heat t t


only. rea ment has been shown to be inadequate, liners may be su bi[ected to re-treatment, once

9.2.3 Where heat treatment furnace


ageing temperature shall be given . records show artificial ageing has been' Inad equate, additional time at the

9.2.4 If the test results havin


shall be rendered unserviceableg. allowed for re-testing or re-heat treatment ' are not satisfactory,
. liners in the batch

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9.3 Overwrap materials

Each batch of fiJam .


ASTM 0 2343-95 for ~;t matenals shall be subjected to an im
equivalent standards ~cc:~~~d bar~~i~ and SACMA SRM 16R-94 or :~~~~e4~1~~~~~ test in accorda~ce with
Y e Inspector. The strength of fibres shall btl or carbon fibre, or Identified
94 . e no ess than specified in 7.2.3.
. ComposIte cylinder

9.4.1 The inspector shall certify that the d . .


accordance with this part of ISO 11119. An e::~pnie %~::,cturrte'fi' Insp~ctions a~d testing have been carried out in
ce I icate IS shown In annex A
9.4.2 Each batch of co . .
st d d mposite cylinders shall be exam' d d h
an ar . The following inspections shall be carried t ime and c eck~d to ensure compliance with the design
procedures: ou In accor ance with the manufacturer's quality assurance

a) visual inspection of external and internal surface finish;


b) dimensions;

c) markings;

d) water capacity;

e) weight;

f) cleanness;

g) fibre tension (if applicable).

9.4.3 Th~ internal and external surfaces of the finished cylinder shall be free from defects and residues from the
manufactunng process (e.g. swarf, resin) which would adversely affect the safe working of the cylinders. See
annex A, ISO 9809-1, ISO 9809-2 and ISO 7866 for guidance on possible defects in metallic liners.

9.4.4 Each completed cylinder shall be subjected to a hydraulic proof test (in accordance with 8.5.1) or a
volumetric expansion test (in accordance with 8.5.2) at the design test pressure specified in 7.2.4 c).

9.4.5 One cylinder per batch of finished cylinders shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure cycle test to test
pressure, Ph, for unspecified gas service or maximum developed pressure at 65 "C, Pmax' for dedicated gas
service. The procedure shall be in accordance with 8.5.3 except that the test may be suspended, as appropriate to
the design, either after 12000 hydraulic cycles to test pressure or 24 000 cycles to maximum developed pressure.
or after Nor Nd cycles where:

N = y x 250 cycles per year of design life;

=
Nd Y x 500 cycles per year of design life;

y = is the number of years of design life.


C linders with a test pressure of 60 bar and above shall withstand N pr~ssurization cycles to test pressure. Ph' (up
y . of 12000 cycles) or N pressurization cycles to maximum developed pressure, Pmax' (up to a
to a. maxl:~~4 000 cycles) with~ut fai~ure by burst or leakage. Cylinders with test pressure below 60 bar shall
:i~~~~a: 12000 pressurization cycles to test pressure, Ph' without failure by burst or leakage.

ne cylinder per batch of finished cylinders shall be subjected to a burst test in accordance with 8.5.3.
9.4.6 O
NOTE The cylindersubjectedto the pressurecycletest (see9.4.5)may be usedfor this test.

be in accordance with the criteria for the cylinder burst test specified in 8.5.3.
The burst pressure. Pb' shall

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9.4.7 All cylinders incorporating welded or non-metallic liners or bonded bosses shall be tested for leakage in
accordance with 8.5.15.

Leak testing shall be conducted on the completed cylinder and shall be performed at 2/3 of the test pressure, Ph'

9.5 Failure of qualification or batch tests

9.5.1 In the event of failure to meet test requirements either during a production run (batch test) or when design
qualification tests do not give satisfactory results, an investigation into the cause of failure and re-testing shall be
carried out as follows.

9.5.2 If there is evidence of a fault in carrying out a test, or an error of measurement, a second test shall be
performed on the same cylinder, if possible. If this is not possible then a second test shall be performed on a
cylinder selected at random from the batch. If the results of this test are satisfactory, the first test shall be ignored.

9.5.3 If the test has been carried out in a satisfactory manner, either:

a) the cause of failure shall be identified and the procedure detailed in 9.5.4 or 9.5.5 shall be followed or

b) the batch shall be rejected.

9.5.4 If the cause of failure is identified, the defective cylinders may be reclaimed by an approved method or
shall be rejected. The reclaimed cylinders shall be considered a separate batch from the original satisfactory
cylinders. The failed test must be repeated with the quantities required in 8.5.3 or 8.5.4 (as applicable) for both
batches. For failures found during 100 % batch testing only the repaired cylinders need to be re-tested. If one or
more tests prove even partially unsatisfactory, all the cylinders of the batch(es) covered by the tests shall be
rejected.

9.5.5 Alternatively the cause of failure may be investigated and if this is identified the defective cylinders in the
batch shall be removed from the batch and the failed test repeated with the quantities required in 8.5.3 or 8.5.4 (as
applicable) for the original batch.

9.5.6 If a batch fails the second series of tests, the batch of cylinders shall be rendered unserviceable for holding
gas under pressure. The manufacturer shall ensure that the cylinders do not enter service.

10 Cylinder marking

10.1 General

Each finished composite cylinder which satisfies the requirement of this part of ISO 11119 shall be permanently
and legibly marked in accordance with ISO 13769 and ISO 7225.

10.2 Additional marking

10.2.1 The following information, if applicable, shall be permanently marked on the cylinder as a label embedded
in the resin:

"WARNING - THIS CYLINDER MUST BE FILLED ONLY WITH «Named Gas(es)>>" where a cylinder is to
be used for dedicated gas service;

"WARNING - THIS CYLINDER MUST BE USED WITH A «Named» PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE" where
a cylinder is approved with a specific pressure relief device (see 8.5.11);

"Maximum torque «manufacturer's recommended torque»" where fitting torque does not correspond to
the values given in ISO 13341;

"WARNING - THIS CYLINDER MUST BE CLAMPED BY THE NECK FOR VALVE INSERTION AND
REMOVAL" where the cylinder is not designed for clamping on the body.

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10.2.2 Additional markings (e.g. re-test dates in accordance with national legislation, customer names etc.) may
be contained on the main label or applied as a secondary label securely affixed to the cylinder side wall.

10.2.3 All labels shall be clearly marked with letters not less than 3 mm high.

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(informative)

Examples of design approval certificate

Design approval certificate - Compositegas cylinders with


non-load-sharing metallic or non-nietallic liners
Issued by (Relevant authority) on the basis of applxing
ISO 11119-3:2002, Gas cylinders of composite construction - Specification and test methods - Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre
reinforced composite gas cylinders with non-load-sharing metallic or non-metalliC liners

Approval No. Date ~ , .

Cylinder description (Family of cylinders which has received tYIfP approvan , .

Manufacturer's Drawing No. . .

DeSlgn
. rtI e Underwater Special torque Pressure relief device .

Liner heat treatment Details. . .

Liner Liner BoSS Composite material


Finished cylinder

Capacity I Material Fibre(s)

bar Minimum thickness, mm Fibre(s) tensile strength MPa


Test pressure
Diameter mm Minimum yield strength, MPa Fibre(s) modulus GPa

Length mm Minimum tensile strength, MPa Matrix components


Thread Elongation, % Shear strength MPa

Compatible gases . .. .......................................... .


Manufacturer or agent . .
........... (Name and address of manufacturer or his agent) .

Type of approval mark . . .


Details of the results of the examination of th dest .
e eSlgn for design approval are detailed in . .
................. Qualification Test Report .
...................... . .
All information may be obt alned
. from .. . ..
............ (Name and address of the approving body) .
......... .

Date .
.. Place ..
Signature ........................

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Annex 8
(informative)

Specimen test reports

VERIFICATION BODIES REPORT ON:

THE MANUFACTURE OF FULLY WRAPPED FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE GAS CYLINDERS WITH
NON-LOAD-SHARING METALLIC OR NON-METALLIC LINERS

Approved Inspection Body's Mark _

Certificate No. _

Place Date _
-----------------
Cylinders manufactured by _

Manufacturer's mark _

Manufactured for _

Consiqnsd to

Quantity Overall size (mm) _ Outside diameter by long


-----
Serial numbers to _ inclusive


Standard

Drawing No. -=======~


Date of hydraulic pressure test -=
TestpresSUre(ba0,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Water capacity (I) _ _ --------------
Gas _ Filling pressure (permanent) (bar)

Filling ratio (liquefied) (bar) ---------------------------~W~it=h=Ou~t~v:a:lve

Minimum ---- Maximum _--------


Mass of container (kg) With valve
Maximum
Minimum __ -----

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NOTE Items in parentheses below refer to the clauses of ISO 11119-3.

Each liner was produced by over-wrapping a seamless liner with resin-impregnated filament reinforcement.

Liner material designated as __ was supplied by and the analysis was within the required limits.

Each liner was produced by an approved process. The results of the mechanical tests have been found satisfactory
(see 9.1.3).

Overwrap was applied by winding under controlled tension.

Glass Carbon Aramid

designated

supplied by _

impregnated with resin designated

manufactured by _

Identified by package number and cured after wrapping to the manufacturer's standard.
Filaments strand strength and reinforcement were verified and found satisfactory.

Calculated stress levels on the reinforcement filaments satisfy design requirements.

Each cylinder was subjected to a hydraulic proof pressure test (see 8.5.1) or volumetric expansion test (see 8.5.2)
at the test pressure stated above.

The results of the batch pressure cycle and burst tests were satisfactory.

Each cylinder has been marked as required by ISO 11119-3 (clause 10).

WE HEREBY CERTIFY that each of the above cylinders meets, in full, the requirements of ISO 11119-3.

For and on behalf of the manufacturer _

For and on behalf of the Approved Inspection Body _

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Specimen test reports (continued)

1. Mechanical tests on liners

Batch No. Code Test piece 0,2 % yield Tensile Elongation


dimensions strength strength (%)
(mm) (N/mm2) (N/mm2)

For and on behalf of the manufacturer _

2. Hydraulic volumetric expansion test certificate for composite cylinders

Customer Order No. Tested to a pressure _


and conforming to

Manufacturer's No.

Container Cast Expansion Expansion Expansion Mass full Mass Water Test date
No. No. at 10 % atph atph- (kg) empty capacity
expansion (kg) (I)
at 10 %

Certified by _---:- on behalf of _________ Date


(for manufacturer)

Certified by __ .,------=----:--:-- Date


(Approved Inspection Body)

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