Scope

The course is aimed at IDEST test centre staff, who are already qualified as test centre technicians; able to inspect and test steel and aluminium cylinders. The training provides sufficient knowledge to allow the technicians to inspect and test composite cylinders under EN ISO 11623:2002

Aim of the course

At the end of this short course the student will be able to:
• Understand the construction of composite cylinders
• Confidently and competently visually assess composite cylinders both externally and internally
• Determine whether a composite cylinder requires repairing and the method to use or if it should be condemned/scrapped.
• Hydraulically test a composite cylinder

Course Outline Course

is based on a workshop format and lasts about 1 to 3 hours. It starts with a short presentation that covers the topics shown below. This is followed by a practical workshop session where composite cylinders are assessed externally and repaired as necessary.

Session Topics
• Cylinder manufacture
• Composite cylinder manufacture
• Types of composite cylinders
• Inspecting & testing composite cylinders
• Inspection process
• Repairing acceptable damage
• Testing methods
• Valve inspection & refurbishment
• Replacement and torquing of cylinder valve
• Labelling of composite cylinders
• Action in the event of concerns over condition

What will the staff receive?
• Training from a qualified, competent, IDEST Ltd approved trainer
• Advice and guidance appropriate to their role
• A certificate of course attendance
• A Student Manual as source material