Abstract
In preparation for the coming into force of the Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations (1989), two Seminars were sponsored in May and June 1990 by the Process Industries Division, North West Centre, and the Pressure Systems Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
New ground is broken in the Regulations in the primary duty of compliance being placed on the users of fixed pressurized systems.
Mr Towndrow's paper (Part 1) describes already proven engineering management and control procedures that meet the user's new responsibilities and outlines further changes required during the four year lead-in programme.
The scope of the legislation for gas cylinders has been greatly extended in variety, size and new technology. Dr Irani's paper (Part 2) traces the improvement in cylinders, and draws attention to new procedures on filling, rerating and repairs. He demonstrates the contribution of British Standards to gas cylinder development and anticipates the Regulations forming a valuable input to the proposed European Directive currently being drafted.
The Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations (1989) provide a legal framework for many of the existing voluntary procedures in the process industries. The presentation outlines how ICI's inspection procedures have evolved in recent years, and how they will be able to meet the requirements of the new legislation. While designed primarily for an in-house inspection organization, they are also applicable where a third party inspectorate provides the inspection service to particular works.
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