Production and Final Product Tests

MECHANICAL TESTS

• Yield strength (Re)
• Tensile strength (Rm)
• Elongation at break (%A)
• Bending

Standard: EN ISO 6892-1


WELDING INSPECTIONS

• Visual Inspection (VT)
• Radiographic Inspection (X-Ray)
• Macroscopic Examination

Standards: EN ISO 5817, EN ISO 17636, EN ISO 10675, EN ISO 17639




PRESSURE AND STRENGTH TESTS

• Hydrostatic test pressure: 30 bar
• Burst pressure ≥ 67,5 bar
• Expansion ≥%20 (Cylinder)
• Expansion ≥%8 (Toroidal)

Standard: ECE R67



FATIGUE TEST

• Filling and emptying cycles are simulated

Standard: EN 14140



FIRE (BONFIRE) TEST

• Tanks filled to 80% are tested under open flame. It is verified that PRV and PRD safety devices ensure controlled gas release and that no explosion occurs.

Standard: ECE R67



SALT SPRAY TEST

• Duration: 240 – 720 hours
  

Standard:ISO 9227