A. Introduction to the Removable Pressure Equipment Directive
Since May 28, 2002, pressure equipment products sold to the EU market must comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive PED certification (Pressure Equipment Directive, PED, 97/23/EC). So that pressure equipment exports to the EU need to be handled in accordance with the PED Directive, the following specific to understand the CE certification of movable pressure equipment TPED Directive 2010/35/EU
CE certification of movable pressure equipment_TPED Directive_2010/35/EU, that is, movable pressure equipment directive transportable pressure equipment directive, 2010/35/EU directive. The Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) 2010/35/EU is a European directive that sets out the rules and procedures to be followed for the railroad commissioning and certification of transportable pressure equipment on roads (according to ADR) (RID) and inland waterways (ADN). Related gas cylinders, cylinder sets, hoses, cryogenic vessels, storage tanks, battery cars/wagons, multi-element gas containers (MEGC), taps and other accessories are within the scope of TPED. All such equipment must bear the special markings necessary for commissioning and sale within the EU, indicated by the π (pi) symbol.
TPED applies to the type approval assessment, manufacturing supervision, initial and periodic inspection, conformity reassessment, and internal inspection service supervision of portable pressure equipment and vessels. The Directive is also oriented towards small components of pressure equipment and applies to road (ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), rail (RID - International Regulations for the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail) and inland waterway transport (AND - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterway).
The Directive 2010/35 / EU of the European Parliament and the Committee on Transportable Pressure Equipment (2010 TPED) aims to facilitate the free movement of transportable pressure equipment (TPE) within the European Community (EC). It provides a legal structure whereby TPEs can be manufactured and sold and used throughout the EC without having to go through a local approval system in each member state. Free movement is also available in non-EU member states such as Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, and some countries in Australia and Africa are also commonly recognized.
Second, what is the TPED Directive?
The Mobile Pressure Equipment Directive (2010/35/EU) replaces the original member states' respective access systems with a unified certification scheme for the design and manufacture of mobile pressure equipment and conformity assessment requirements, applicable to all EU member states. The TPED Directive is under the framework of the EU CE certification, which means that TPED certification is the CE certification of mobile pressure equipment.
Three, TPED scope
Chapter 6.2 of the ADR (for example, transportable cylinders, tubes, pressure drums and cylinder bundles, chemicals under pressure, closed cryogenic containers, small containers containing gases)
Chapter 6.8 of the ADR (e.g., stationary tanks, removable tanks, battery trucks, tank containers, tank exchangers, and multi-element gas containers).
Where appropriate, it includes associated valves and other accessories, including refillable and non-refillable pressure vessels.
The Directive also covers the transport of specific dangerous goods other than those listed in TPED 2010 Annex 1 for Class 2
The π mark is equivalent to the CE mark. the PI mark implies compliance with TPED and ADR/RID/AND requirements.
The CE marking on pressure equipment or the PI marking on removable pressure equipment makes your equipment comply with the requirements of all relevant directives and technical standards. However, this may not be used as a safety mark or quality symbol.
IV. CE marking standards for mobile pressure vessels
Standard for dangerous goods transport containers (EN14025, EN12561 series)
Railroad tank car standards (EN12561 series)
Standard for liquefied petroleum gas vehicle tank cars (EN14334)
Standard for cryogenic transport containers (EN14398 series, EN1251 series)
Standard for mobile gas cylinders (EN13322 series)
Seamless gas cylinder standards (EN ISO 11120)
Standard for liquefied petroleum gas cylinders (EN12807, EN14140)
V. Main contents of TPED
1. conformity assessment of newly manufactured mobile pressure equipment placed on the EC market (referring to those manufactured after July 1, 2001); assessment of the technical requirements for ADR and RID;
2. conformity assessment of newly manufactured mobile pressure equipment placed on the territory of member states; the technical requirements for the assessment are ADR and RID;
3. re-evaluation of existing mobile pressure equipment (meaning manufactured before July 1, 2001); the technical requirements for the evaluation are ADR and RID;
4. the first review of qualified mobile pressure equipment for periodic inspection, to confirm that these mobile pressure equipment is still safe, meet the requirements of the standard, can be reused;
5. review mode A, A1, B, B1, C1, D, D1, E, E1, F, G, H, H1 and other 13 (the same as the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC);
6. accreditation and re-accreditation must be carried out by authorized inspection bodies (NOTIFIED BODIES) and approved inspection bodies (APPROVED BODIES); accreditation and must be printed or affixed π mark and identification number of the accreditation body.
7. all member states must translate the requirements of this directive into national regulations and make all preparations for mandatory implementation on July 1, 2001.
VI. What does TPED certification mean to you?
For our customers, TPED will mean
1. The ability to sell products in the EU without the restrictions of national regulations and customs
2. A uniform inspection process through a single certification body
3. Use of safe products
Seven, TPED certification process
(1) The first stage
a. Communication to confirm product standards and specifications
b. Inform enterprises of the certification process and technical documentation requirements
c. Examples of test items and requirements under the technical standard requirements
2) Second stage
a. Welding process evaluation and welder examination & marking
b. Pre-qualification information
c. Issuance of welding process assessment and welder's certificate
3）Phase 3
a. Audit factory
b. Documentation review and site visit
c. Witness test, such as cyclic load test, destructive test, trip witness record
d. Collate and submit relevant technical information
e. Agency feedback and issuance of certificates
Eight, TPED certification for:
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