The pipeline standards used in Europe mainly include EN13480, API 6D, ASME B31.3 and EN10210-1.
EN13480 Is the European Union standard for pressure pipes, officially promulgated in 2002, covering the design, materials, production, installation and inspection of the engineering minimum requirements, in order to ensure the safe design and construction of industrial pressure pipes. This standard, like the ASME B31.3 in the United States, becomes the guiding standard in the field of pressure pipeline in Europe and other parts of the world 1.
API 6D and ASME B31.3 are American standards, where API 6D involves the standards for valves, while ASME B31.3 covers the integrity and safety assessment of piping systems. In the US federal natural gas and other natural gas pipeline transportation regulations, the valves must meet the minimum requirements of API 6D, or provide national or international standards of equal performance levels. These standards ensure the safety and reliability of the piping system 2.
The EN10210-1 is a part of the European steel standard, which specifies the technical conditions of seamless steel pipes, including chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensions and other requirements. This standard applies to seamless steel pipes for various uses, ensuring the quality and performance of the steel pipes 3.
The development and implementation of these standards ensure the safety, reliability and durability of the pipeline system in Europe, while also promoting the progress and development of the pipeline technology in Europe. As technological and actual requirements change, these standards will also be revised and updated to meet new technological and application requirements 4.
