MODUK DEF STAN 02-318: PART 2 PDF

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

b) The requirements specified within this Standard relate to Naval Standard HP Gas Cylinders 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, Marine Auxiliary Systems Pipework Engineering (DES Ship MPS-MES-MASSD).