The EN 10208 standard specifies requirements for steel pipes used for pipelines in the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. Below is an abstract of the latest version (EN 10208:2009), including key aspects such as ordering information, steel grades, inspection requirements, and other main contents.
EN 10208:2009 – Steel Pipes for Pipelines for Combustible Fluids
Scope:
This standard covers seamless and welded steel pipes for pipeline systems transporting flammable fluids (e.g., oil, gas, and petroleum products). It includes two parts:
- Part 1: Pipes of Requirement Class A (Basic quality, lower testing requirements)
- Part 2: Pipes of Requirement Class B (Higher quality, stringent testing for critical applications).