Water mist nozzle component tests
We conduct component tests for water mist nozzles in accordance with IMO Resolution A.800(19) and IMO MSC/Circ.1165. In the guidelines several different test methods are presented for evaluating water mist nozzle performance. Our scope of accreditation (see FINAS site) includes following component test methods.
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A.800 |
1165 |
Test method |
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5.2 |
4.2 |
Visual examination |
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5.3 |
4.3 |
Body strength test |
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5.4 |
4.4 |
Leak resistance and hydrostatic strength tests |
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5.5 |
4.5 |
Functional test |
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5.6 |
4.6 |
Heat responsive element operating characteristics: |
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5.6.1 |
4.6.1 |
- Operating temperature test |
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5.7 |
4.7 |
Heat exposure tests: |
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5.7.1 |
4.7.1 |
- Glass bulb nozzles |
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5.7.2 |
4.7.2 |
- All uncoated nozzles |
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5.7.3 |
4.7.3 |
- Coated nozzles |
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5.8 |
4.8 |
Thermal shock test for glass bulb nozzles |
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5.9 |
4.9 |
Strength tests for release elements: |
|
5.9.1 |
4.9.1 |
- Glass bulbs |
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5.10 |
4.10 |
Water flow test |
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5.12 |
4.11 |
Corrosion tests: |
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5.12.1 |
4.11.1 |
- Stress corrosion test for brass nozzle parts |
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5.12.2 |
4.11.2 |
- Stress-Corrosion Cracking of stainless steel nozzle parts |
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5.12.3 |
4.11.3 |
- Sulphur dioxide corrosion test |
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5.12.4 |
4.11.4 |
- Salt spray corrosion test |
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5.12.5 |
4.11.5 |
- Moist air exposure test |
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5.13 |
4.12 |
Nozzle coating tests: |
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5.13 |
4.12.2 |
- Low-temperature test |
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5.14 |
4.13 |
Heat resistance test |
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5.15 |
4.14 |
Water hammer test |
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5.16 |
4.15 |
Vibration test |
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5.17 |
4.16 |
Impact test |
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5.18 |
4.17 |
Lateral discharge test |
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5.19 |
4.18 |
30-day leakage test |
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5.20 |
4.19 |
Vacuum test |
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5.21 |
4.20 |
Clogging test |
In addition to test methods listed above customized test program in accordance with other test procedures is possible.
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