PD 54823:2005 (2011) Code of practice for domestic butane and propane gasburning installations. Installations in boats, yachts and other vessels

PD 54823 is a Published Document that covers gas burning installations in boats, yachts and other vessels1) of up to 24 m in length, using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from either cylinders stowed on board or, in the situation of a fixed shore bulk supply, the onboard aspects of the gas system, operating at 28–30 mbar2) for commercial butane and 37 mbar for commercial propane. It does not cover use of LPG for propulsion of vessels for which guidance is given in LPGA Code of Practice No. 18 4.It gives guidance on selection of materials, appliances and components, design considerations, installation requirements, inspection, and testing, and preparing instructions for the user. This part of this PublishedDocument gives recommendations for selection and maintenance of room sealed appliances and nonroom sealed cooking appliances. It is intended for new installations, but recommendations for existing installations are given in Annex A.PD 54823 does not cover installation of bulk supplies of LPG or portable LPGburning appliances, or appliances with directly attached gas cylinders such as portable selfcontained camping stoves or portable gas lamps. Neither does it cover the installation of LPG generators.Content include:Normative referencesTerms and definitionsPipework materialsSelection of componentsSelection of appliancesCylinder location design considerationsHigh pressure stage design considerationsLow pressure stage design considerationsFlue design considerationsVentilation design considerationsInstallation of pipeworkShutoff valvesAppliancesCommissioningSoundnessInformation and instructions for safe usageExisting installationsArea of fixed ventilationTesting of low pressure stage of installationTesting appliance operating pressureInformation for usersGas leak detectionBibliographyTables are also included:Distance measurements from burners to combustible materialsConversion of heat inputs (kW) to gas rate (kgh)Recommended offtakes for temperate climatesPressure drop due to pipeline resistanceEquivalent lengths of pipe for fittingsPermissible pressure drop for test with appliances connected and LPG supplied by cylinder(s) or bulk tank installation pipeworkAppliance inlet pressuresSuitable test procedure (taken from EN 12864:2001)