CE SPVD | Simple pressure container

SPVD is a Simple Pressure Vessel Directive that is a weld container with an internal pressure of 0.5 or higher, applies to pressure vessels that contain air or nitrogen and target all non-flammable fluids, and is manufactured continuously.

Manufacturers who wish to export their products to EU countries shall be certified according to the simple pressure container guidelines, and the simple pressure container guidelines have been revised to 2014/29/EU as of April 20, 2016

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  Applied scope/ Excluded scope

  1. Applied scope

  All pressure vessels containing air or nitrogen and non-flammable as a welding vessel with an internal pressure of 0.5 bar or higher.

  • Areas and assemblies that affect the strength of the vessel under pressure must be made of non-alloyed steel, non-alloyed aluminum, or sturdy aluminum alloy that does not undergo aging.
  • The container consists of a cylindrical part or cylindrical part of a circular cross-sectional area closed by a stool on the outside, and a plate rotating coaxially or a stool rotating coaxially.
  • The maximum operating pressure of the container must not exceed 30 bar, and the product of the inner volume and pressure of the container must not exceed 10,000 bar/liter.
  • The minimum operating temperature of the container should not be lower than -50℃ and the maximum operating temperature should not be higher than 300℃ for steel and 100℃ for aluminum and aluminum alloy containers.

  2. Excluded scope

  • Container designed to prevent radioactive leakage for use in nuclear power
  • Container used for propulsion devices or equipment of ships or aircraft
  • Fire extinguisher

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  Essential requirements

  The prerequisites for SPVD are below :

  • 1. Vessels with a maximum permissible pressure (PS) x capacity (V) exceeding 50 bar.L must meet the essential safety requirements of Annex I
  • 2. Vessels with a maximum permissible pressure (PS) x capacity (V) of 50 bar.L or less must be designed and manufactured according to the engineering practice of one of the member states.

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  The importance of SPVD

  Dangers are created if pressure vessels are handled and evaluated incorrectly. Therefore, European Directive 2014/29/EU (SPVD) stipulates that all pressure vessels must be certified by notified body.
  
  This standard helps below :

  • Meets conformity assessment procedures including safety
  • Satisfying prerequisites for product export
  • Compliance with European usage standards and directive requirements
  • Enhance product competitiveness
  • Strengthen internal production management

• Conformity assessment procedure

  

  For simple pressure vessels, the module is determined according to the maximum allowable pressure (PS) x capacity (V).

  Module B +	Module C1	EU- Type inspection + Product testing under formal conformity and supervision based on internal production management
  	Module C2	EU- Type inspection + Product testing under formal conformity and supervision based on internal production management at random cycles
  	Module C3	EU- Type inspection + Formal compatibility based on internal production management

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  IGC’s Competency

  • IGC provides certification services for simple pressure vessels in agreement with FQC (First Quality Certification, NB2674), a European accreditation body.
  • The auditors of IGC contribute to the continuous development of customers by accurately evaluating the suitability of the management system through the technology and expertise accumulated over the years.
  • As a reliable global leader in product certification, IGC provides certifications for ISO SPVD as well as PED and hot-water boilers.
  • IGC has up-to-date knowledge of a wide range of specific scopes and legal requirements in major markets around the world.
  • IGC provides knowledge and services to support your entire global operations.