European Inspection Management Annexure-1

Table F: Fluid Group Table

The following table lists the specific conditions for the different fluid categories used for European Inspection Management:

Fluid CategoryConditionsFluid Group
ExplosiveNot ApplicableNot Applicable1
Flammable Category 1Not ApplicableNot Applicable1
Flammable Category 2Not ApplicableNot Applicable1
Flammable Category 3TB > FPFP<=55 degree Celsius (131 degree Fahrenheit) 1
PyrophoricNot ApplicableNot Applicable1
Acute Toxic Category 1Not ApplicableNot Applicable1
Acute Toxic Category 2Not ApplicableNot Applicable1
OxidisingNot ApplicableNot Applicable1
CorrosiveNot ApplicableNot Applicable2
Flammable Category 3TB <= FPNot Applicable2
OthersNot ApplicableNot Applicable2
* TB : Max. Permissible Temperature
* FP : Flash Point

Table R: Reference Table Chart

The following table lists the reference table charts for the equipment categories:

Asset TypePhysical StateFluid GroupTable
BoilerNot RelevantNot Relevant2
Pressure VesselGas13
Pressure VesselGas24
Pressure VesselLiquid15
Pressure VesselLiquid26
Simple Pressure VesselGas27
PipingGas18
PipingGas29
PipingLiquid110
PipingLiquid211

Table - 1: Inspection Interval for Asset Types

The following table lists the Inspection interval for the asset types used for European Inspection Management:

Asset TypeExternal ExaminationInternal ExaminationStrength Test
Steam Boiler in Table 21 Year3 Years9 Years
Pressure Vessel in Table 3, Table 4, Table 5, and Table 62 Years5 Years10 Years
Simple Pressure Vessel in Table 7Not Applicable5 Years10 Years
Piping in Table 8, Table 9, Table 10, and Table 115 YearsNot Applicable5 Years

Table - 2: Boiler Equipment Category

The following table lists the test responsibilities for the Boiler equipment category:

V [Litre]PS [Bar]PS.V [Bar-Litre]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
>20.5< PS <=32<=200bPbP
<=10000.5 < PS <= 32200< PS.V<= 1000ZÜSbP
>10000.5 < PS <= 32Not ApplicableZÜSZÜS
<= 10000.5 < PS <= 32>1000ZÜSZÜS
> 2>32Not ApplicableZÜSZÜS

Table - 3: Pressure Vessels with Gas for the Fluid Group - 1

The following table lists the test responsibilities for the pressure vessels with gas for the Fluid Group - 1:

V [Litre]PS [Bar]PS.V [Bar-Litre]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
1<V<=200>0.525<PS.V <=200bPbP
>2000.5<PS<=1Not ApplicablebPbP
<=1200<PS<=1000Not ApplicableZÜSbP
>1>1200<PS.V<=1000ZÜSbP
<=1>1000Not ApplicableZÜSZÜS
>1>1>1000ZÜSZÜS

Table - 4: Pressure Vessels with Gas for Fluid Group - 2

The following table lists the test responsibilities for the pressure vessels with gas for Fluid Group - 2:

V [Litre]PS [Bar]PS.V [Bar-Litre]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
1<V<=200>0.550<PS.V<=200bPbP
>2000.5<PS<=1Not ApplicablebPbP
>1>1200<PS.V<=1000ZÜSbP
<=1>1000Not ApplicableZÜSZÜS
>1>1>1000Not ApplicableNot Applicable

Table - 5: Pressure Vessels with Liquids for Fluid Group - 1

The following table lists the test responsibilities for the pressure vessels with liquids for Fluid Group - 1:

V [Litre]PS [Bar]PS.V [Bar-Litre]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
Not Applicable0.5<PS<=10>200bPbP
<=1>500<=1000bPbP
<=1>5001000<PS.V<=10000ZÜSbP
>1>500<=10000ZÜSbP
>110<PS<=500>200ZÜSbP
Not Applicable>500>10000ZÜSZÜS

Table - 6: Pressure Vessels with Liquids for Fluid Group - 2

The following table lists the test responsibilities for the pressure vessels with liquids for Fluid Group - 2:

V [Litre]PS [Bar]PS.V [Bar-Litre]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
<=1>1000<=1000bPbP
<=10>10001000<PS.V<=10000ZÜSbP
Not Applicable10<PS<=500>10000ZÜSbP
Not Applicable>500>10000ZÜSZÜS

Table - 7: Simple Pressure Vessels

The following table lists the test responsibilities for Simple Pressure Vessels:

V [Litre]PS [Bar]PS.V [Bar-Litre]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
Not Applicable0.5<PS<=3050<PS.V<=200bPbP
Not Applicable0.5<PS<=1200<PS.V<=10000bPbP
Not Applicable1<PS<=30200<PS.V<=1000ZÜSbP
Not Applicable1<PS<=301000<PS.V<=10000ZÜSZÜS

Table - 8: Piping with Gases for Fluid Group Table - 1

The following table lists the test responsibilities for Piping with gases for Fluid Group - 1:

Sl. No.DN[Millimeter]PS[Bar]PS.DN[Bar-mm]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
1>25>0.5<=2000bPbP
2>25>0.5>2000ZÜSZÜS

Table - 9: Piping with Gases for Fluid Group Table- 2

The following table lists the test responsibilities for Piping with gases for Fluid Group - 2:

DN[Millimeter]PS[Bar]PS.DN[Bar-mm]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
>32>0.51000<PS.DN<=2000bPbP
>32>0.5>2000ZÜSZÜS

Table - 10: Piping with liquids for Fluid Group Table - 1

The following table lists the test responsibilities for Piping with liquids for Fluid Group - 1:

DN[Millimeter]PS[Bar]PS.DN[Bar-mm]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
>25>0.5>2000ZÜSZÜS

Table - 11: Piping with liquids for Fluid Group Table - 2

The following table lists the test responsibilities for Piping with liquids for Fluid Group - 2:

DN[Millimeter]PS[Bar]PS.DN[Bar-mm]Non-Recurring InspectionRecurring Inspection
>200>10>5000ZÜSZÜS