Valve manufacturers’ instructions on the suitability of the valves for different gases should be included in the EU regulations on pressure equipment
Implemented
Other accidents Y
Accident
6.6.2005
B5/2003Y/S4
Recommendation
The Ministry of Trade and Industry should see to that EU regulations on pressure equipment require valve manufacturers to compile instructions on the usability of valves with different gases. The instructions must take e.g. the circumstances and purpose of use into consideration.
Investigation report
B5/2003Y Explosive fire at melt shop in Tornio on September 19, 2003