ISO 23553-1

Abstract

This part of ISO 23553 specifies safety, constructional and performance requirements and testing of automatic and semi-automatic valves for oil. <br>It applies to automatic and semi-automatic valves which are: <br>- normally closed; <br>- used in combustion plants to interrupt the oil flow with or without delay on closing; <br>- for use with oil types (e.g. middle distillate fuel oil, crude oil, heavy fuel oil or kerosene) without gasoline; <br>NOTE 1 For other oil types (e.g. oil emulsions), additional test methods can be agreed between the manufacturer and the test authority. <br>NOTE 2 Oil types from petroleum refining processes are classified ISO-F-D in ISO 8216-99 and form part of a device having other function(s), such as oil pumps. In this case the test methods apply to those parts or components of the device forming the automatic and semi-automatic valves, i.e. those parts which are necessary for the closing function; <br>- for use on burners or in appliances using oil; <br>- directly or indirectly operated, electrically or by mechanical or hydraulic means; <br>- fitted with or without closed-position indicator switches. <br>This part of ISO 23553 covers type testing only.