DIN EN 12573-1 2000-12 PDF

Full title and description

DIN EN 12573-1:2000-12 — Geschweißte ortsfeste drucklose Behälter (Tanks) aus Thermoplasten - Teil 1: Allgemeine Grundsätze. English title: "Welded static non-pressurised thermoplastic tanks — Part 1: General principles." This part sets out the general principles applicable to the design, fabrication, marking, packaging, transport and installation of welded, stationary, non‑pressurised tanks made from thermoplastic materials (applies to workshop and site fabrication).

Abstract

This standard specifies general principles for welded static, non‑pressurised thermoplastic tanks with a brimful (nominal) capacity of 0.45 m³ (450 litres) and above. It addresses design requirements (including safety factors and calculated design life), material compatibility, details for nozzles, manholes and welded joints, marking, and recommendations for packaging, loading, transport and installation. Informative annexes include a service‑condition questionnaire, guidance on welded joint design and recommendations for handling and installation. Tanks complying with this standard are not intended to withstand internal pressure or vacuum other than that which may occur during normal transfer operations.

General information

• Status: Published / Active (German adoption of EN 12573-1:2000).
• Publication date: 2000-12 (DIN designation: 2000-12; original EN issued in 2000).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — Deutsche Fassung der EN 12573-1:2000 (originating body: CEN).
• ICS / categories: 23.020.10 — Stationary containers and tanks.
• Edition / version: DIN EN 12573-1:2000-12 (German adoption of EN 12573-1:2000).
• Number of pages: National PDF counts vary by publisher — DIN listing shows 18 pages for the German publication; the CEN/EN version is commonly listed as 28–30 pages depending on formatting.

Scope

Defines the general principles for welded, stationary, non‑pressurised thermoplastic tanks used for storage (capacity ≥ 0.45 m³). Covers both workshop and on‑site fabrication; addresses fundamental requirements for design, material selection, structural joints (welds), fittings (nozzles, manholes), marking, packaging, transport and installation. The standard excludes tanks designed to contain significant internal pressure or vacuum beyond what may occur in normal transfer.

Key topics and requirements

• Design principles and required safety factors for static, non‑pressurised thermoplastic tanks.
• Material compatibility and selection criteria for stored fluids and service conditions.
• Calculated design life and considerations for long‑term performance.
• Design and detailing of nozzles, manholes and welded joints (including recommended joint practices in annexes).
• Requirements for marking, identification and traceability of tanks.
• Recommendations for packaging, loading, transport and installation to avoid damage and ensure safe handling.
• Informative annexes: service‑condition questionnaire, guidance on welded joint design, and packaging/transport/installation recommendations.

Typical use and users

Used by tank designers and structural engineers, thermoplastic tank manufacturers and fabricators, welding specialists, quality/inspection personnel, procurement teams specifying storage tanks, OEMs and plant engineers, and regulators responsible for storage installations. Typical applications include storage of liquids and certain chemicals where static, non‑pressurised thermoplastic tanks are suitable (industrial sites, process plants, secondary containment systems, small bulk storage).

Related standards

Part of a multi‑part family of standards for welded thermoplastic tanks — DIN EN 12573‑2 (calculation of cylindrical standing tanks), DIN EN 12573‑3 (design and calculation of single‑skin rectangular tanks), DIN EN 12573‑4 (design and calculation of flange connections) — and other EN standards addressing specific thermoplastic tank types and applications (for example standards for aboveground storage of fuels and chemicals such as EN 13341 and EN 13575). National adoptions and related national standards provide equivalent texts.

Keywords

welded thermoplastic tanks; non‑pressurised tanks; static tanks; tank design; welded joints; material compatibility; packaging and transport; tank marking; EN 12573; DIN EN.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN EN 12573‑1:2000‑12 is the German adoption of EN 12573‑1:2000 and sets out the general principles for welded, stationary, non‑pressurised thermoplastic tanks (Part 1: General principles).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers fundamental requirements for design, safety factors, material compatibility, calculated design life, fittings (nozzles, manholes), welded joints, marking, and recommendations for packaging, loading, transport and installation; informative annexes provide a service‑condition questionnaire and guidance on welded joints and handling. Tanks covered are intended for capacities from 0.45 m³ upward and are not designed for sustained internal pressure or vacuum.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Designers and engineers, thermoplastic tank manufacturers and fabricators, welding and quality personnel, procurement and plant engineers, and regulatory/inspection bodies involved with storage tank specification, manufacture and installation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The EN text (EN 12573‑1:2000) and its national adoptions (including DIN EN 12573‑1:2000‑12) are the published documents for Part 1; national catalogues list it as the adopted standard. Specific tank applications may also be covered by later or different EN standards (e.g., standards addressing particular tank types or fuels), but Part 1 itself is the published general‑principles document. Users should check with DIN/CEN or national standards bodies for the very latest status or amendments before using the standard for compliance purposes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 12573 is a multi‑part set. Relevant parts include EN 12573‑2 (calculation for cylindrical standing tanks), EN 12573‑3 (design/calculation of single‑skin rectangular tanks) and EN 12573‑4 (flange connections), plus other related EN standards for specific thermoplastic tank applications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Welded thermoplastic tanks, non‑pressurised, stationary tanks, tank design, welded joints, safety factor, material compatibility, packaging and transport, EN 12573‑1.