Technical Bulletin
Subject: CGA Pamphlets
(CGA pamphlets may be obtained directly from Galiso. Telephone us with your request at Summary of some of the relevant CGA Pamphlets and issue dates. Please note this list is for guidance only, please contact the CGA for an up to date list. This information updated August 2001.
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C-1
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Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders
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01/12/96
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U.S. DOT and Transport Canada regulations require certain cylinders to be periodically retested to re-qualify them for continued service. This standard contains operating and equipment requirements to properly perform these tests.
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C-3
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Standards for Welding on Thin Walled Steel Cylinders
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28/12/00
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Standards applicable to DOT welded or brazed compressed gas cylinders designed for 500 psig service pressure or less and having 1,000 lbs. water capacity maximum with a minimum wall thickness under 3/8 inch. Covers procedures and operator qualification, radiographic inspection and container repair. Previous edition cited in 49 CFR
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C-5
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Cylinder Service Life--Seamless Steel High Pressure Cylinders
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01/01/91
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Contains detailed methods of estimating wall thickness that can be applied with accuracy and simplicity to the retesting of compressed gas cylinders to determine their suitability for continued service. Includes information on elastic expansion limits. Includes methods of determining and checking "k" factors and elastic expansion limits. Current edition cited in 49 CFR.
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C-6
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Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders
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01/01/93
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A guide for establishing cylinder inspection procedures and standards to meet cylinder inspection requirements of DOT. Covers all types of steel compressed gas cylinders including those which may be visually inspected in lieu of hydrostatic retest. Current edition cited in 29 CFR and 49 CFR.
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C-6.1
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Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders
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04/01/95
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A guide for the visual inspection and hydrostatic testing of aluminum cylinders having a service pressure of 1800 psig and over. This standard covers preparation for inspection and hydrostatic testing as well as inspection criteria such as corrosion limits, dents, arc burns, fire damage, neck defects, etc. Current edition cited in 49 CFR.
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C-6.2
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Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Re-qualification of Fiber Reinforced High Pressure Cylinders
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01/12/96
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Provides data and details including exemptions numbers about fiber reinforced cylinders to help cylinder re-testers examine and hydrostatically retest composite cylinders. Contains tables listing allowable defects and color photos of defects. Previous edition cited in 49 CFR.
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C-6.3
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Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Re-qualification of Low Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders
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15/09/99
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Provides data and details as a guide for the periodic inspection of aluminum cylinders with a service pressure of 500 psi (3447 kPa) or less. Contains color photos of defects. Previous edition cited in 49 CFR
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C-6.4
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Methods for External Visual Inspection of Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fuel Containers and Their Installations
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25/06/98
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Provides information and procedures for the periodic visual examination and inspection of Natural Gas Fuel containers and their installations in vehicles, which are certified to meet the ANSI/AGA NGV2 standard and the DOT standard
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C-7
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Guide to the Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers
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27/06/00
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Covers use of precautionary labels to warn of principal hazards. Includes general principles and illustrative labels for several types of gases. Previous edition cited in 49 CFR
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