11.2 Pressure equipment directives
Components are subject to Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
Parts of article 4.3 of 2014/68/EU are subject to Sound Engineering Practice (SEP).
Parts of category I according to 2014/68/EU are integrated into the machine and fall under the
exclusion of article I, section 2-(f)-(i).
Below table contain the necessary information for the inspection of all pressure equipment of
category I according Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
DRYER TYPE
DESIGN
PRESSURE
(BARG)
DESIGN
TEMPERATURE
(°C)
PED
CATEGORY
MODULE
EXTRUSION
WALL THICKNESS
(mm)
EXTRUSION
INTERNAL
DIAMETER (mm)
VOLUME (Litres)
PD025 16 5 to 50°C CAT I A 3 86 11
PD035 16 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 3 86 15.8
PD0046 13 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 7 149 22.2
PD0056 13 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 7 149 25.2
PD0075 13 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 7 149 31.4
PD0090 13 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 7 149 35.9
PD0110 13 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 7 149 44.6
PD0150 13 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 7 149 56.8
PD0180 13 5 to 50°C CAT II D1 7 149 66
PD0220 13 5 to 50°C CAT III B1+D 7 149 88.6
PD0300 13 5 to 50°C CAT III B1+D 7 149 113
PD0360 13 5 to 50°C CAT III B1+D 7 149 131.5
Recommendation of the manufacturer for the re-inspection time
Following actions are to be executed by authorized service personnel, unless stated differently in
the applicable legislation. The stated time interval has as reference the day of start-up of the unit.
• Every 6 months: visual check of the vessel material on the outside (exposed) for traces of
strong corrosion. Consult the service department of your supplier if necessary.
• Every 5 years: when replacing the desiccant, following inspections are to be carried out:
• Inspection of outside and inside of the material for excessive and local corrosion,
• Inspection of outside and inside of the material for fissures, leaks, damage. Consult the
service department of your supplier if necessary.
• Every 10 years: hydrostatic test according to the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
Consult the service department of your supplier if necessary.
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