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BS EN 18213-1 EN 18213-1 District heating and district cooling pipes. Bonded single and twin pipe systems for directly buried hot and cold water networks. Part 1: Qualification testing of fitter

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CEN
Committee:
RHE/9 - Insulated underground pipelines
Categories:
| Pipeline components. Other
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This document specifies the methods of examining the knowledge and skill set of the fitter required to carry out on-site joint casing connections on thermally insulated single and twin pipe systems for directly buried hot and cold water networks according to EN 13941-2[14].

The application of these specified methods specifications ensures that the examination is carried out according to a standardised examining procedure.

This document covers the following processes: 

— preparatory works for joint casing assembly;

— assembling and testing the elements for surveillance systems;

NOTE For special surveillance systems it can be important to have additional training.

— preparing work for joint casing system installation;

— assembling sealable joint casing system;

— verifying joint tightness (leakage testing);

— thermally insulating the joint casing (PUR foaming or half-shells);

— sealing fill & vent openings (weldable or sealable plugs);

— assessing overall installation quality of the completed joint connection (non-destructive).

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