IGC-report
WG-1: Transport regulation
Good progress on document revisions
A new work item on fuel cell/fully electric powdered trucks for transportation of Dangerous Goods
New participation of EIGA in the TDG committee at the EU Commission
Amendments to the regulation will result from the BLEVE meetings
An ad-hoc group will study Netherlands proposal for additional valves on H2L tanks
WG-2: Gas Cylinders and Pressure Vessels
Good progress on document revisions
Several Training Packages published: TP 58/20 Safe Design and Handling of Filling Connectors
TP 62/21 Cylinder Valve Connections
WG-3: Atmospheric Gases Process & Equipment
Good progress on document revisions
SPP(BAHX) action items closed
YIMA related publications going as scheduled
WG-4: Special Gases
Good progress on document revisions:
Published: Doc 188/20 Safe transfer of toxic liquefied gases, Doc 30/21 Disposal of gases (harmonized)
Work on ISO 6142-Part (Gravimetric Batch Filling) is progressing
Caution: Availability of experts in specialty gases is a scarcity
WG-6: Cryogenic Vessels
Good progress on document revisions:
Two specific revisions in progress:
Harmonized Doc. 159/14 (CGA P-18) Reciprocating Cryogenic Pumps and Pump Installations
EIGA Doc 66/08 - Refrigerated Carbon Dioxide Storage at Users Premises
Continuous participation in ISO/TC220 and CEN/TC268
WG-8: Food Gases and CO2
Good progress on document revisions:
Doc 174 Guidelines for the safe installation and use cryogenic food freezing and cooling equipment was published (may have to be revisited depending on the findings of Gainesville’s accident)
Following the last conference call of the AHG 8.4 Food Contact Material a new document was drafted => Title “Guidelines for assessment of materials in contact with food gases”
WG-11: Hydrogen Energy
Progress and ongoing work on:
-Hydrogen quality standards
-Hydrogen Dispensing
-CO2 allocation methods in H2 production (work in liaison with other WGs)
Coming “new topics”: -Standardization between H2 logistics and H2 refilling station.
-Liquid hydrogen in HRS
WG-12: Acetylene
Good progress on document revisions:
Work on going on splitting “Doc 123 – Code of Practice Acetylene” into smaller more manageable documents in a structured manner.
Regulation Watch on DMF Restriction (AHG-12.1) - ongoing
WG-14: Hydrogen production (previously HyCO)
Kick-off of the new WG on May 4th
WG-18: Nitrous Oxide
Kick-off of the new WG on May 19th
Lessons learnt
Some recent Industry events such as Gainesville Foundation Food Group, and a recent Flat Bottomed Tank lifting (China May 6th) and others, are under watch by the relevant WGs for capturing lessons learnt.