AD 2000-Merkblatt Ics 23,020.30 June 2001 edition Equipment, installation and marking of pressure vessels AD 2000-Merkbiatt A404 Pressure vessel equipment Accessories To AD 2000-Morkblttor are prepared by the soven associations sted below who together form the “Arbeitsgemelnschaft Druckbehiter (AD), The structure andthe appicaten ofthe AD 2000 body of regulations and the procedural guidelines ere covered by AD 2000-Merkbat G1. The AD 2000-Morkblater contain safety requirements to be met under normal operating conditions, If above-normal loadings are to be ‘expected during the operation of the pressure vessol, this shall bo taken into account by mesting special requirements I there are any divergences fom the requirements of this AD 2000-Merkblat, t shall be possible to prove thet the standard of safety of this body of regulations has been maintained by other means, e.g. by materials testing, tess, stress analysis, operating experience Faciworband Damptkosse'-, Bohiter- und Rofrleitungsbau o.V, (FBR), Dusseldort auptverband der gewerblichen Borutsgonossenschatton e.V., Sankt Augustin Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VC), FrankurtMain Verband Doutscher saschinen- und Anagenbau €.¥. (VDA), Facngemeinsenant Vertanrenstechnische Maschinen lund Apparate, Frenklutislain Verein Deutscher Eisenhttenteute (VDE), Dusseldort VGE PoworTech ev, Essen Verband der Technischen Uberwachungs-Veraine .V. (VaTOV), Essen ‘The above associations continuously update the AD 2000-Merkbliter inne with technical progress. Please adcress any proposals for this to the publisher Verband der Technischen Uberwachungs-Vereine .V., P.O. Box 103834, D-45038 Essen. Contents 0 Foreword 5 Sight.glassos as componente of + Scope pressure vessel walls 2 Shut-off devices 6 Liquid fevel indicators and devices for replenishment on heated pressure vessels, 7 Furnace equipment for liquid, gaseous or powdered fuels 3 Pressure waming devices 4 Devices for draining pracipitate liquis 0 Foreword 1 Scope ‘The AD 2000 body of regulations can be applied to satisty 1.1 the basic safety requirements of the Pressure Equipment Diroctive, principally for the conformity assessment in accordance with modules “G" and "B + F°. ‘The AD 2000 body of regulations is structured along the lines. of a sol-contained concept. If other technical rules are used in accordance with the state of the art to solve related prob- ems, itis assumed that the overall concept has been taken into account, This AD 2000-Merkblatt applies to accessories of pres- sure vessels insofar as they are not covered by AD 2000- Merkblatior A 6, A 401 oF A 409°) 1.2 Where other regulations apply to special pressure ves- sels, these are contained in AD 2000-Merkblatt HP 801 lnemburger Safe #48, D-50000 Kain Car Heyracrs Vlg KO ‘The AD 2000 body of regulations can be used as appropriate for othor modules ofthe Pressure Equipment Directive or for, different sectors of the law. Responsibility for testing is as specifiedin the provisions of the relevant sector ofthe law. 9 Races hana copie mos etl salty conor 1 {ateScnrng acme) oy sha subpcte vn sss Coy ostmnt tbe mast aCe main ey Se te ses Prestue Equip Oretne Of doubt or espa, he nest ation fest ony eva ‘AD 2000-Menblter ar protecod y copyright Tho ight of use, paula of any Wanslatonreprodueton, erat of igure, ranmision by pole ‘mechanical means and storage ca otoval ystoms, even of exact, 29 resorved othe author. Cal Heymann Vee hes taken al easonetic ‘meaoutes to ensure the accuracy of hs Warclation But regres that no responsbiy canbe accepted fr any ero, mission or accuracy. In casesAD 2000-Merkblatt 2 Shut-off devices 2.1 Shutoff devices are, for example, valves, cocks, gate valves. 2.2 Under operating conditions and assuming correct operation and maintenance, it shall be possible, even after lengthy service, to open and close shut-off devices easily where they are to be operated by hand ~ without using anything other than aids specified for the purpose. The closing and opening forces shall be sulted to the design and, operalion of the shut-off device. Where spindles are used, the shutoff devices shall be secured against unintentional removal of the spindle, 2.3 It shall be possible to isolate each pressure vessel from the pressure supply line. The shutoff devices shallbe readily, accessible. If pressure vessels are functionally connected 10 form an assembly, itis not necessary to be able to isolate every vessel individually, just the assembly, Sentence does. ‘not apply to pressure vessels which are designed to be oper- ated when open, 2.4. The requirements of 2.3 do not apply to ~ coolers and knockout vessels of compressors, ~ pressure vessels ited in piping, e.g. separators, air receivers on pumps, = silencers, filers, traps. 2.5. Asadeviation from 2.3, ashutoff device is not required between a compressor or pump and pressure vessel if a backflow of the charge material (fluid) to the pressure gen- erator is prevented, e.g. by a non-return valve in the line, or hy the type at working valves in the pressure generator 3. Pressure warning devices 3.1. Pressure warning devices are devices on the pressure ‘vessels by means of which itcan be established before open- ing a pressure vessel whether or not a pressure difference cexists between the vessel chamber and atmosphere, 3.2 Pressure vessels or pressure chambers which are ‘operated in the open condition as well as pressure vessels, which can be individually isolated, or pressure chambers, without individual pressure measuring equipment shal be fit- ted with a pressure warning device 3.3 Subclause 3.2 does not apply to pressure chambers, with automatic quick-acting closures as specified in 3.1.2.1 ‘and 3.3.7 of AD 2000-Merkblatt A 5. 3.4. It shall not be possible for the pressure warning devices to be rendered inoperative by the charge material (fluid) They shall have a clearance of at least & mm. 4 Devices for draining precipitate liquid 4.1. Devices for draining precipitate liquid are generally val- ‘vos, cocks or condoneation tape which aro fitted at the lowest point of the pressure vessel. In special cases, Immer- sion pipes or draw-off devices which extend as far as pos- sible into the pressure chambor are used. 4.2 Pressure vessels subject to precipitate liquid which can ‘damage the pressure vessel by liquid erosion, corrosion or heat strass shall be fitted with devices to drain the precipitate liquid. For horizontal pressure vessels in accordance with sentence 1, an adequate slope shall be provided. 5 Sight-glasses as components of pressure vessel walls 5.1. Sight-glasses which are components of pressure ves- se| wails shall be designed and fited so that they can with- stand the operating etroseoe. 5.2 The requirements specified in 5.1 are met in particular if the sight-glasses comply with DIN 7080, DIN 7081, DIN, £8902 or DIN 8903. 5.3. The sight-glass plates shall be fitted in such a way that, this does not cause additional stress in the glass, This requl- rement is met if, for example, sight-glass plates in flanged holders are used as specified in DIN 28 120 or DIN26 121 5.4 Sight-giasses on pressure vessels shal, If necessary, be specially protected against extemal influences, e.g. by & protective cover or protective housing with a sealing cap. 6 Liquid level indicators and devices for re- plenishment on heated pressure vessels 6.1 Heated pressure vessels where a drop in the level of the liquid could give rise to unacceptable temperatures af the vessel walls and pressure vessels for storing fiuids renderod {dangerous in contact with water2) shall be filed with a device to detect the level of the liquid (iquid level indicator) 6.1.1 Liquid level indicators are, for example: (1) devices which make the level ofthe liquid directly visible (level glasses), (2) devices which provide indirect indication of the level o the liquid, e.g. pneumatic or hydrostatic level indicators, remote level indicators, {) float-controlied indicating devices, (4) dovices with an ionizing radiation output pulse. 6.1.2 The lowest level f liquid below which itis not possible to operate without danger shall be indicated. 6.1.3 Liquid level indicators shall be ited so thatthe indica tion is cleariy visible and that they cannot be rendered in- operative by the charge material (fluid). it shall be possible to check the functioning of the level indicator. 6.1.4. Piping connections between pressure vessels and liquid level indicators shall have an aclequate clearance for their functioning 6.1.5 It shall be possible to shut-off piping connections between pressure vessels and level ylasses, 6.1.6 Liquid lovel indicators with tubes made of glass or simiar fragile materials shall be protected against mechani ‘al damage. of shall be located or covered so that no one is, ‘endangered in event of a fracture. 5 Th requtamsns in 1 may dove fom te pron of ther EU mentorAD 2000-Merkblatt 6.1.7 Liquid level indicators with tubes made of glass or similar fragile materials shall not be used for pressure ves Sels containing combustible charge material (Mid), 6.1.8 The requirements of clause 5 also apply to the use of sight-glasses in liquid level indicators. 6.1.9 Level glasses for pressure vessels other than those indesignated in 6.1 shall also meet the requitements of 6.1.5 06.18. 5.2 Heated pressure vessels in which the level of the fluid ‘may fall and then lead to unacceptable temperatures in the vessel walls shall have a device which automatically swit- ches off and locks the heating system if the liquid falls below the minimum level, or the wall temperature becomes excess- ivoly high. Itt isnot possible or practicable to switch the heating off, of if an unacceptable temperature in the vessels walls cannot bo prevented by switching it off, provision shall be made for Topienishment devices to maintain the lowest fuid lovel Where prossure vessels have replenishment devices, this condition is met if, for example, the devices meet the require ments of TRO 401 or 402, 6.3. Pressure vessels n accordance with paragraph 2 of 6.2 shall be fited with an alarm device which tiggers a visibie 0 2000 Manat A 44, 06.2001 etn Page 3 oF audible alarm before the fluid drops below the minimum level 6.4 Heated pressure vessels as specified in 6.1, in which ‘an unacceptable temperature ofthe vessel walls can be avoi- ded by switching off the heating need not be fitted with reple- rishment devices described in 6.2 provided the liquid level Indicator is tted win a rellabie device which automatically switches off the heating if the liquid drops below the lowest, level. Verification of the reliability shall be deemed to have been provided i, for example, the device has been subjected, toa type test. 7 Furnace equipment for liquid, gaseous or powdered fuels 7A Furnace equipment for liquid, gaseous or powdered {uels shall be arranged so that they can be ignited and oper- ated without detonations, explosions, flame blowback or dan- (erous pressure surgas (s60 also 6.6) of annex lof the PED), 7.2. For furnace equipment comparable with furnace equip- ‘ment for steam boilers, the requirements of 7.1 are met, for ‘example, Ifthe provisions of the following are followed, where applicable: TAD 411, TRD 412, TRO 413, TRD 414, DIN 4787 Part 4, DIN EN 230, DIN 4788 Part 1 and Part 2, DIN EN 298,Publisher: Verband TedishonDborwacungs Versi e E-Mail: vdtuev essen@t-oniine.de tipsiworw.vatuev.de Luxemburger StraBe 449, D-50939 Koin Telefax: 0221-0 43 73 603 E-Mail: verkauf@heymanns.com