1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL UL 147B Nonrellable (Disposable) Type Metal Container Assemblies for Butane STANDARD FOR SAFETYUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
2、 FROM ULUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL UL Standard for Safety for Nonrellable (Disposable) Type Metal Container Assemblies for Butane, UL 147B Fourth Edition, Dated August 25, 2016 Summary of Topics This new edition was issu
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9、ST 25, 2016 1 UL 147B Standard for Nonrellable (Disposable) Type Metal Container Assemblies for Butane First Edition October, 1992 Second Edition September, 1996 Third Edition February, 2005 Fourth Edition August 25, 2016 This ANSI/UL Standard for Safety consists of the Fourth Edition. The most rece
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13、 on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 Scope .4 2 General 4 2.1 Components .4 2.2 Units of measurement .5 2.3 Undated references .5 3 Glossary .5 4 Pressure and Temperature Limitations .6 5 Size
14、and Filling Limitations .6 CONSTRUCTION 6 General 6 7 Assembly 7 8 Materials .7 PERFORMANCE 9 General 8 10 Pressure Test .8 11 Leakage Test 8 12 Connection Valve Endurance Test .9 13 Hydrostatic Pressure Strength Test 9 14 Relief System Operation Test 10 15 Drop Test 10 16 Fire Test .11 17 Accelerat
15、ed Aging Test 11 18 Butane Compatibility Test 11 18.1 General .11 18.2 Volume change 12 18.3 Weight loss 12 MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS 19 General 12 MARKING 20 General 12 AUGUST 25, 2016 UL 147B 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSI
16、ON FROM UL INTRODUCTION 1 Scope 1.1 These requirements cover nonrellable (disposable) aerosol type metal container assemblies, charged with a commercial grade hydrocarbon fuel gas (primarily butane), constructed, charged, and marked in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Specicati
17、on 2P or 2Q. 1.2 Nonrellable type metal container assemblies covered by these requirements are used with equipment for such purposes as, but not limited to, camping, cooking, heating, lighting, soldering, or brazing, and as covered in the following standards: a) Liqueed Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58.
18、b) Standard for Hand-Held Torches for Fuel Gases, UL 147. 1.3 These requirements do not cover DOT 39 specication cylinder assemblies covered by the requirements in the Standard for Nonrellable (Disposable) Type Fuel Gas Cylinder Assemblies, UL 147A. 2 General 2.1 Components 2.1.1 Except as indicated
19、 in 2.1.2, a component of a product covered by this standard shall comply with the requirements for that component. 2.1.2 A component is not required to comply with a specic requirement that: a) Involves a feature or characteristic not required in the application of the component in the product cove
20、red by this standard, or b) Is superseded by a requirement in this standard. 2.1.3 A component shall be used in accordance with its rating established for the intended conditions of use. 2.1.4 Specic components are incomplete in construction features or restricted in performance capabilities. Such c
21、omponents are intended for use only under limited conditions, such as certain temperatures not exceeding specied limits, and shall be used only under those specic conditions. AUGUST 25, 2016 UL 147B 4UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION F
22、ROM UL 2.2 Units of measurement 2.2.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory or approximate information. 2.3 Undated references 2.3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shall be interpreted
23、as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard. 3 Glossary 3.1 For the purpose of this standard the following denitions apply. 3.2 BUTANE A liqueed petroleum gas composed predominantly of two isomeric forms, normal or ISO-, either by themselves or as mixtures where the vapor pressure do
24、es not exceed that for commercial butane in accordance with the Standard Specication for Liqueed Petroleum (LP) Gases, ASTM D1835 REV A-2003. 3.3 CONTAINER Inside nonrellable metal canister that complies with the specication for Inside Containers and Linings constructed under Subpart B of Part 178 o
25、f the DOT Regulations and similar specications of the CTC Regulations. 3.4 CTC REGULATIONS The Canadian Transport Commission (CTC) Regulations for the Transportation of Dangerous Commodities by Rail. 3.5 DOT REGULATIONS The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations for the Transportation o
26、f Hazardous Materials, under Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Parts 100- 199. 3.6 PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICE A pressure or temperature, or both, activated device used to prevent the pressure from rising a predetermined maximum, and thereby prevent rupture of a normally charged cylinder when s
27、ubjected to a standard re test as required by 49CFR 173.34(f) of the TC and CTC regulations. The term pressure relief device is synonymous with safety relief device as used by DOT, TC or CTC regulations. 3.7 TC REGULATIONS The regulations of Transport Canada as published in Transportation of Dangero
28、us Goods Regulations. AUGUST 25, 2016 UL 147B 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL 4 Pressure and Temperature Limitations 4.1 The maximum pressure of the container assembly shall not exceed the limits specied in Code of Federal R
29、egulation, Title 49, 173.304a(d)(3)(ii); These limits are 45 psig (310 kPa) at 70F (21C) and 105 psig (724 kPa) at 130F (54.4C). Exception: A container assembly may exceed these limits if U.S. DOT grants an exemption and documentation is presented at the time of investigation. 4.2 Nonrellable type m
30、etal containers covered by these requirements are intended for use at normal room ambient temperatures and storage at a temperature not exceeding 130F (54.4C). 5 Size and Filling Limitations 5.1 The maximum size of the nonrellable type metal container shall be not greater than 36.62 cubic inches (60
31、0 ml). This is equivalent to 1.32 pounds (600 g) water capacity. Exception: A container assembly may exceed the size limitation if the U.S. DOT grants an exemption and documentation is presented at the time of the investigation. 5.2 The maximum hydrocarbon fuel gas (primarily butane) content in a no
32、nrellable metal container constructed in accordance with DOT 2P or 2Q specications shall not exceed 32 cubic inches (500 mL), and the maximum lling density shall be in accordance with Code of Federal Regulation, Title 49, Part 173.304(e)(1). Exception: A container assembly may exceed the lling limit
33、s if the U.S. DOT grants an exemption and documentation is presented at the time of the investigation. 5.3 Hydrocarbon fuel gas (primarily butane) that is contained in nonrellable metal container assemblies shall be odorized in accordance with the Standard for Liqueed Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58. CO
34、NSTRUCTION 6 General 6.1 A nonrellable metal container assembly shall incorporate a pressure vessel constructed in accordance with this standard and the, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter I, Part 178.33 or 178.33(a), Specication 2P or 2Q respectively, and be so marked. Exception: A pres
35、sure vessel may be other than specication 2P or 2Q if the U.S. DOT grants an exemption and documentation is presented at the time of the investigation. 6.2 The pressure vessel shall be seamless or with seams. Side wall seam shall be of welded construction. Circumferential seams shall be by welding,
36、swedging, brazing, soldering double seaming, or triple seaming. The ends shall be concave or convex. AUGUST 25, 2016 UL 147B 6UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL 6.3 A nonrellable metal container assembly shall be made of corrosi
37、on-resistant material or be provided with a corrosion-resistant exterior coating equivalent to that afforded by paint. 7 Assembly 7.1 A nonrellable metal container assembly shall include all of the components necessary for its intended function and installation, and shall be furnished as a single un
38、it or assembly. 7.2 A nonrellable metal container assembly is intended only for vapor withdrawal. If the container assembly is for horizontal installation and use, the design of the withdrawal tube and metal container assembly shall minimize the risk of liquid entering the tube and be so marked. See
39、 20.1(f). 7.3 A nonrellable metal container assembly shall be provided with an integral shutoff valve that closes automatically when the assembly is disconnected from the gas consuming equipment. 7.4 The shutoff valve connection shall provide protection against impact or the metal container assembly
40、 shall incorporate a cover or cap and be marked in accordance with 20.2. See the Drop Test, Section 15. 7.5 A nonrellable metal container assembly shall incorporate pressure relief device(s) or system(s) that will operate to reduce the risk of rupture or propulsion of container parts from pressure b
41、uildup from a re condition. See the Fire Test, Section 16. 8 Materials 8.1 A material for pressure vessel or gas-conning components shall have a minimum melting point (solidus temperature) of not less than 950F (510C) and a tensile strength of not less than 10,000 psi (68.9 MPa) at 400F (204C). Exce
42、ption: A valve disc or stem, soft seat, seal ring, or gasket need not comply with this requirement. 8.2 Materials shall be resistant to the action of butane fuel gas. 8.3 With reference to the requirement in 8.2, elastomeric and polymeric materials shall be subjected to the Accelerated Aging Test, S
43、ection 17, and the Butane Compatibility Test, Section 18. Exception: Chlorotriuoroethylene polymers, tetrauoroethylene, uorinated ethylene propylene polymers, and polyamids with a composition of polyhexamethylene adipamide or polycapromide polymers (nylon 6 or 6/6) are acceptable without test. 8.4 I
44、f atmospheric corrosion of a ferrous part will impair the intended operation, the part shall be provided with a corrosion-resistant protective coating. 8.5 Deleted. 8.6 Deleted. AUGUST 25, 2016 UL 147B 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSIO
45、N FROM UL PERFORMANCE 9 General 9.1 Three representative sample of each size and specic construction of metal container assembly and parts constructed of nonmetallic materials are to be subjected to the tests specied in Sections 10 18, as appropriate. 9.2 For leakage tests, a source of aerostatic pr
46、essure such as air or nitrogen is to be used. 9.3 Water or other liquid of comparable or lighter viscosity may be used for producing the required pressure in a hydrostatic-pressure strength test. 10 Pressure Test 10.1 A representative sample of the metal container assembly shall not leak externally
47、or exceed the pressure limit specied in 4.1 when tested in accordance with 10.2. 10.2 Three metal container assemblies fully charged in accordance with the manufacturers production procedures are to be immersed into a water bath maintained at 130F (54.4C) until maximum pressure is established. Means
48、 are to be provided to monitor the internal pressure of each assembly during this test. 11 Leakage Test 11.1 A representative sample of the metal container assembly shall not show evidence of external leakage at the shutoff valve inlet connection or container joints when subjected to 1-1/2 times the
49、 maximum pressure developed under the Pressure Test, Section 10, when tested in accordance with 11.2. 11.2 Three empty metal container assemblies arranged with an auxiliary inlet shall be used. The pressure supply piping system shall be capable of applying the test pressure and include a shutoff valve and pressure indicating device. Each sample in turn shall be connected to the pressure system through the inlet valve and subjected to the test pressure. The
