A: All Pressure Equipment must be given a Hazard Level based on the calculations provided within the Australian Standard AS 4343 ‘Pressure Equipment – Hazard Levels’. The government then dictates what level of Quality Assurance is required on the Pressure Equipment based on the associated Hazard Level.
A: AS 4343 can be accessed by purchasing from the Australian Standards distribution partner SAI Global here.
A: In New Zealand it is the Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeways (PECPR) regulations, which can be accessed free of charge here.
Guidance for compliance and associated Approved Codes of Practice can be sourced from here.
In Australia it is the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations. These can be accessed from here.
Note: There are some states with exceptions. Specific requirements should be verified within each state.
A: All connected pipework should be treated as a system therefore the largest pipe diameter should always be used.
A: A limited number of common fluid types are provided for use. Simply look up the extensive fluid type appendices in AS 4343 and use one of the general descriptors at the bottom of the Fluid Type dropdown, or contact us for more assistance.
A: The special conditions, when selected, apply a modifying factor to the pressure X diameter calculation in the case of pressure piping or the H calculation for vessels and boilers. Where the special condition increases the risk of harm then a modifier greater than one is applied. If there are multiple special conditions that increase the risk of harm then the modifier is significantly increased. Likewise there are special conditions that decrease the risk of harm. In these scenarios a modifier is applied less than one. The special conditions should be selected in consultation and in agreement with the equipment Owner.
A: To find an inspection body click here.
A: In accordance with the ACOP for Pressure Equipment, conformity assessments may be made in-house provided the designers and/or manufacturers have obtained the 9001 certification and have successfully obtained an exemption under regulation five of the PECPR regulations.
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