IS 8198 : 2004 Steel Cylinders for Compressed Gases (Atmospheric Gases, Hydrogen, High Pressure Liquefiable Gases and Dissolved Acetylene Gases) - Code of Practice

1 Scope

This standard covers filling, inspection, testing, maintenanceand use of portable steel cylinders for the storage andtransportation of atmospheric gases, hydrogen gas, high pressureliquefiable gases and dissolved acetylene gases in cylindersexceeding 500 ml water capacity.

2 References

IS 3224 : 2002 Valve fittings for compressed gas cylinders excluding liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders - Specification

IS 3745 : 1978 Specification for yoke type valve connection for small medical gas cylinders

IS 4379 : 1981 Identification of contents of industrial gas cylinders

IS 5844 : 1970 Recommendations for hydrostatic stretch testing of compressed gas cylinders

IS 7241 : 1981 Glossary of terms used in gas cylinder technology

IS 8433 : 1984 Code of practice for visual inspection of dissolved acetylene gas cylinders

IS 8451 : 1984 Code of practice for visual inspection of high pressure gas cylinders

IS 8775 : 1978 Filling pressure and corresponding developed pressure for permanent gases contained in gas cylinders

IS 8866 : 1978 Filling ratios and corresponding developed pressure for high pressure liquefiable gases contained in gas cylinder

IS 8868 : 1988 Periodical inspection interval of gas cylinders in use

IS 9200 : 1988 Methods of disposal of unserviceable compressed gas cylinders