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BS EN 13160-5:2016+A1:2024 Leak detection systems - Requirements and test/assessment methods for in-tank gauge systems and pressurised pipework systems, 2024
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- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms [Go to Page]
- 3.1 Terms and definitions
- 3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms
- 4 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Effectiveness of leak detection kits [Go to Page]
- 4.1.1 General
- 4.1.2 Electrical or signal cable of the measuring device
- 4.1.3 Leak detection kit
- 4.1.4 Measures volumetric loss [Go to Page]
- 4.1.4.1 General
- 4.1.4.2 Category A – Dynamic leak detection
- 4.1.4.3 Category B (1) – Static leak detection
- 4.1.4.4 Category B (2) – Statistical quiet period detection – Type 2
- 4.1.4.5 Category C – Pressure line leak detection – Type 1
- 4.1.4.6 Category C – Pressure line leak detection - Type 2
- 4.1.4.7 Category C – Pressure line leak detection - Type 3
- 4.1.5 Requirements for software
- 4.1.6 Mechanical construction
- 4.1.7 Effects of thermal contraction
- 4.1.8 Alarm device
- 4.2 Durability of effectiveness [Go to Page]
- 4.2.1 Durability of effectiveness against temperature
- 4.2.2 Durability of effectiveness against chemical attack
- 4.2.3 Durability of effectiveness against hydraulic shock (only for measuring devices used on pressurized line)
- 4.2.4 Durability of effectiveness against fatigue and mechanical wear\degradation, (only for measuring devices used on pressurized line)
- 4.2.5 Durability of effectiveness against microbiological growth on critical surfaces involved in the measurement process
- 5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Effectiveness of leak detection kits [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1 General
- 5.1.2 Disconnection of the electrical or signal cable of the measuring device
- 5.1.3 Leak detection kit
- 5.1.4 Measures volumetric loss [Go to Page]
- 5.1.4.1 General
- 5.1.4.2 Category A - Dynamic leak detection
- 5.1.4.3 Category B(1) – Static leak detection
- 5.1.4.4 Category B(2) – Statistical quiet period detection
- 5.1.4.5 Category C – Pressure line leak detection
- 5.1.5 Software [Go to Page]
- 5.1.5.1 Test equipment
- 5.1.5.2 Preparation
- 5.1.5.3 Test method
- 5.1.5.4 Evaluation
- 5.1.6 Mechanical construction
- 5.1.7 Effects of thermal contraction
- 5.1.8 Alarm Device [Go to Page]
- 5.1.8.1 Test equipment
- 5.1.8.2 Preparation
- 5.1.8.3 Test method
- 5.1.8.4 Evaluation
- 5.2 Durability of Effectiveness [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 Durability of effectiveness against temperature
- 5.2.2 Durability of effectiveness against chemical attack [Go to Page]
- 5.2.2.1 Category A and category B
- 5.2.2.2 Category C
- 5.2.3 Durability of effectiveness against hydraulic shock (only for measuring devices used on pressurized line)
- 5.2.4 Durability of effectiveness against fatigue and mechanical wear\degradation, (only for measuring devices used on pressurized line) [Go to Page]
- 5.2.4.1 Test Equipment
- 5.2.4.2 Preparation
- 5.2.4.3 Procedure
- 5.2.4.4 Evaluation
- 5.2.5 Durability of effectiveness against microbiological growth on critical surfaces involved in the measurement process
- 6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance — AVCP [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Type testing [Go to Page]
- 6.2.1 General
- 6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
- 6.2.3 Test reports
- 6.2.4 Shared other party results
- 6.2.5 Cascading determination of the product type results
- 6.3 Factory production control (FPC) [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 General
- 6.3.2 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.1 General
- 6.3.2.2 Equipment
- 6.3.2.3 Raw materials and components
- 6.3.2.4 Traceability and marking
- 6.3.2.5 Controls during manufacturing process
- 6.3.2.6 Product testing and evaluation
- 6.3.2.7 Non-complying products
- 6.3.2.8 Corrective action
- 6.3.2.9 Handling, storage and packaging
- 6.3.3 Product specific requirements
- 6.3.4 Procedure for modifications
- 6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in very low quantity
- 7 Marking, labelling and packaging
- Annex A (normative)Acquisition of field data to provide a standard database for testing software leak detection systems Category A [Go to Page]
- A.1 Objective
- A.2 Requirements
- A.3 Equipment
- A.4 Method [Go to Page]
- A.4.1 Preparation
- A.4.2 Tank contents data recording
- A.4.3 Delivery records
- A.4.4 Data retrieval
- A.4.5 Temperature of delivered product
- A.4.6 Determination of delivery status
- A.5 Data up-loading and verification
- A.6 Induced leak rates – quantitative systems
- A.7 Induced leak rates – qualitative systems
- A.8 Test sequence
- A.9 Simulated leak test results
- A.10 Qualification for use
- A.11 Statistical analysis [Go to Page]
- A.11.1 General
- A.11.2 Basic statistics for quantitative systems
- A.11.3 Inconclusive or invalid results
- A.11.4 Mean squared error
- A.11.5 Variance and standard deviation
- A.11.6 Test for zero bias
- A.11.7 Probability of false alarm, PFA
- A.11.8 Probability of detecting a specific leak rate, PD
- A.11.9 Mean and standard deviation of the tight tank test
- A.11.10 Statistics for qualitative systems
- A.11.11 Comparison of variable and constant leak rate pairs
- A.11.12 Validation of conditions of use
- Annex B (informative)Acquisition of field data to provide a standard database for testing software leak detection systems Category B(2) [Go to Page]
- B.1 General
- B.2 File sorting and selection
- B.3 Data set Requirements
- B.4 Induced leak rates – quantitative systems
- B.5 Induced leak rates – qualitative systems
- B.6 Test sequence
- B.7 Evaluation of simulated leak test results
- B.8 Qualification for use
- B.9 Statistical analysis [Go to Page]
- B.9.1 General
- B.9.2 Basic statistics for quantitative systems
- B.9.3 Inconclusive or invalid results
- B.9.4 Mean squared error
- B.9.5 Variance and standard deviation
- B.9.6 Test for zero bias
- B.9.7 Probability of false alarm, PFA
- B.9.8 Probability of detecting a specific leak rate, PD
- B.9.9 Mean and standard deviation of the tight tank test
- B.9.10 Statistics for qualitative systems
- B.10 Comparison of variable and constant leak rate pairs
- B.11 Validation of conditions of use
- Annex C (normative)Leak detection systems Category B(1) [Go to Page]
- C.1 Preparation
- C.2 Stabilization and trial run
- C.3 Procedure
- C.4 Test results
- C.5 Evaluation [Go to Page]
- C.5.1 General
- C.5.2 Basic statistics for quantitative systems
- C.5.3 Mean squared error
- C.5.4 Variance and standard deviation
- C.5.5 Test for zero bias
- C.5.6 Probability of false alarm, PFA
- C.5.7 Probability of detecting a specific leak rate, PD [Go to Page]
