MODUK DEF STAN 02-318: PART 1 PDF

a) This Defence Standard (Def Stan) 02-318 Part 1 specifies the requirements for the cleaning, inspection and testing of 106 litre, 258 litre, 450 litre and 610 litre Non–Transportable High Pressure (HP) Gas Cylinders for the storage of High Pressure Gas at pressures up to 276 bar in an onshore workshop. Requirements for the design, manufacture, storage and installation of these cylinders are contained in Def Stan 02-317 Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4.

b) The requirements specified within this Standard for Naval Standard HP Gas Cylinders relates to those cylinders fitted or to be fitted to HM Surface Ships and Submarines. Cylinders fitted in shore establishments may conform to these requirements but will be subject to inspection, test and maintenance requirements as defined by "The Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations, 1989" under-written by a scheme of examination prepared by a competent person, appointed by that establishment.

c) The Design Authority (DA) is Defence Equipment and Support, Fleet Wide Equipment, Maritime Equipment Systems, Motion Control and Air Systems and Steering Gear (MASS), (DES Ship FWEMES- MASSD).