- Engines, including turbines and internal combustion engines are excluded from the PER but not the connected fuel gas system
- Pre 2009, a CoC was not required for a gas generator. Post 2009, a CoC is required for fuel gas systems used in internal combustion engines.
- The complete fuel gas system with its safety and pressure accessories including control system is regulated by the PER and will require a Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
- The fuel source and applicable safety standards will determine the type of CoC to be used determined by applicable standards to be used amongst others SANS 10087 series for Liquefied Petroleum Gas; SANS 20110, SANS 1104 and SANS 15500 parts 1-20 for Natural Gas Vehicles and SANS 827, SANS 329 for Natural Gas domestic/commercial/industrial applications.
- The PER and SANS 347 requirements always need to be adhered to
Internal combustion engines vs. Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER)
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