UNE-EN 13445-5-2014 PDF

Full title and description

STB UNE-EN 13445-5-2014 — Unfired pressure vessels. Part 5: Inspection and testing. This standard (EN 13445-5:2014, adopted nationally as UNE-EN 13445-5:2014 in Spain) defines inspection, testing and verification requirements for individual and serially produced unfired pressure vessels made of steels to demonstrate conformity with the EN 13445 series.

Abstract

This part of EN 13445 specifies requirements for inspection and testing activities (including design review by the manufacturer, non‑destructive testing, pressure tests, documentation and material traceability) for unfired pressure vessels manufactured in steel. It includes special provisions for cyclic operation and for components operating in the creep range.

General information

• Status: Superseded / withdrawn (replaced by EN 13445-5:2021).
• Publication date: 2014 (original EN edition published in 2014; national adoptions and publication dates vary by member body).
• Publisher: CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation); nationally adopted by member bodies (example: UNE / AENOR for the Spanish designation UNE-EN 13445-5:2014).
• ICS / categories: 23.020.30 (Pressure vessels).
• Edition / version: EN 13445-5:2014 (amended by A1:2018 in some national versions); subsequently superseded by EN 13445-5:2021.
• Number of pages: approx. 79–81 pages (varies slightly between national language publications).

Scope

EN 13445-5:2014 applies to the inspection and testing of unfired pressure vessels made of steels manufactured individually or in series, primarily for vessels subject to predominantly non‑dynamic loading (vessels with an equivalent number of full pressure cycles below the high‑cycle threshold). It sets out requirements for manufacturer inspection, non‑destructive testing levels, pressure testing (hydrostatic/ pneumatic where applicable), documentation, traceability and acceptance criteria; it also contains annexes with special provisions for cyclic operation and for components operating in the creep range.

Key topics and requirements

• Manufacturer responsibility for design review and verification prior to testing.
• Non‑destructive testing (NDT) requirements and acceptance levels for welds and parent material (visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant as appropriate).
• Pressure testing rules (hydrostatic and, where specified, pneumatic tests), test pressures and test procedures.
• Special provisions for cyclic operation (fatigue considerations) and for components operating in the creep range (informative/normative annexes).
• Document control, material traceability, marking and records required to demonstrate conformity.
• Interaction with conformity assessment and the Pressure Equipment Directive (where the standard has been harmonised).

Typical use and users

Used by pressure‑vessel designers, manufacturers, quality/inspection engineers, welding/NDT specialists, notified bodies and conformity‑assessment bodies to define and verify inspection and testing during fabrication and before commissioning. It is referenced by regulatory and purchaser specifications to ensure vessels meet the EN 13445 series requirements.

Related standards

Part of the EN 13445 series; closely related parts include EN 13445-1 (General), EN 13445-2 (Materials), EN 13445-3 (Design), EN 13445-4 (Fabrication) and EN 13445-6 (requirements for spheroidal graphite cast iron). Users typically apply Part 5 in conjunction with Parts 1–4 (and other relevant national/adopted documents).

Keywords

Unfired pressure vessels; inspection; testing; pressure test; hydrostatic test; non‑destructive testing (NDT); traceability; conformity assessment; EN 13445; UNE‑EN; manufacturers; fatigue; creep.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Part 5 of the EN 13445 series: "Unfired pressure vessels — Part 5: Inspection and testing" (EN 13445-5:2014), adopted nationally in many countries (for example as UNE-EN 13445-5:2014 in Spain).

Q: What does it cover?

A: Requirements and procedures for inspection and testing of steel unfired pressure vessels, including manufacturer inspection, NDT methods and acceptance, pressure tests, documentation and traceability, plus special annexes for cyclic operation and creep‑range service.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Designers, fabricators, welding and NDT personnel, inspection authorities, notified/conformity‑assessment bodies, purchasers specifying EN‑series compliance, and maintenance/inspection teams.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: EN 13445-5:2014 has been superseded and withdrawn in favour of EN 13445-5:2021. Users should reference the 2021 edition for current harmonised requirements and presumption of conformity where applicable.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 13445 is a multi‑part European standard for unfired pressure vessels (Parts 1 through at least 6/8 depending on edition), and Part 5 is the inspection and testing component.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Inspection, testing, pressure vessels, NDT, hydrostatic test, traceability, EN 13445, conformity assessment, fatigue, creep.