Pressure Vessel & Pressure System Inspections
We carry out compressor inspections throughout Wales but it’s the actual air receiver that requires statutory inspection.
Keep your pressure systems safe and compliant with professional inspections from South Wales Safety Ltd.
Pressure Vessel & Pressure System Inspections
At South Wales Safety Ltd, we provide statutory inspections of pressure systems to help businesses comply with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
PSSR requires qualifying pressure systems to be examined in accordance with a Written Scheme of Examination (WSE). This can include systems containing steam, compressed gases and other relevant fluids held under pressure.
Pressure vessels and air receivers may require statutory examination depending on their operating pressure and capacity. As a general guide, compressed gas vessels exceeding 250 bar litres fall within the relevant threshold. This is calculated by multiplying the vessel’s operating pressure in bar by its capacity in litres.
For example: 10 bar × 50 litres = 500 bar litres, meaning the vessel exceeds the 250 bar litre threshold.
South Wales Safety Ltd can provide Written Schemes of Examination alongside thorough statutory inspections, helping you maintain compliance, identify potential safety issues and ensure your pressure systems remain safe to operate.
Take your first step by Contacting us for a FREE initial consultation.
Typical types of pressurised systems that might require a written scheme of
examination include:-
Plant requiring examination to comply with PSSR:
- Air Receiver
- Vacuum Vessel
- Steam Boiler
- Autoclave or Steriliser
- Air/Oil Receiver
- Jacketed Vessel
- Cafe boilers
- Clarifier
- Vertical /Horizontal Air Receiver
- Steam Generator
- Hot Water Boiler
South Wales Safety Ltd helps businesses reduce the risk of pressure system and equipment failure by providing professional inspections and practical guidance in line with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
Pressure Vessel & Pressure System Inspections
At South Wales Safety Ltd, we provide statutory inspections of pressure systems to help businesses comply with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
PSSR requires qualifying pressure systems to be examined in accordance with a Written Scheme of Examination (WSE). This can include systems containing steam, compressed gases and other relevant fluids held under pressure.
Pressure vessels and air receivers may require statutory examination depending on their operating pressure and capacity. As a general guide, compressed gas vessels exceeding 250 bar litres fall within the relevant threshold. This is calculated by multiplying the vessel’s operating pressure in bar by its capacity in litres.
For example: 10 bar × 50 litres = 500 bar litres, meaning the vessel exceeds the 250 bar litre threshold.
South Wales Safety Ltd can provide Written Schemes of Examination alongside thorough statutory inspections, helping you maintain compliance, identify potential safety issues and ensure your pressure systems remain safe to operate.
Take your first step by Contacting us for a FREE initial consultation.
Typical types of pressurised systems that might require a written scheme of
examination include:-
Plant requiring examination to comply with PSSR:
- Air Receiver
- Vacuum Vessel
- Steam Boiler
- Autoclave or Steriliser
- Air/Oil Receiver
- Jacketed Vessel
- Cafe boilers
- Clarifier
- Vertical /Horizontal Air Receiver
- Steam Generator
- Hot Water Boiler
South Wales Safety Ltd helps businesses reduce the risk of pressure system and equipment failure by providing professional inspections and practical guidance in line with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
If pressure equipment fails in use, it can seriously injure or kill people nearby and cause serious damage to property.
The regulations have the status of a statutory instrument (SI 128) and therefore are the law. Non compliance is a criminal offence.
We can help you comply with “The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000”.
- You must have a written scheme of examination before you can legally operate any pressure system.
Statutory Examinations and Inspection Reports
These come under PSSR No.9 (examination in accordance with the written scheme).
The pressure system has to be inspected in accordance with the written scheme, and suitable reports compiled and retained. This is done by the Competent Person(s) approved by the plant owner / user. Frequency of inspection is set by the written scheme of examination.
On-site inspection carried out by ourselves would, in most cases include the opening of the appropriate vessel for internal / thorough examination.
Inspection reports detail:
- information from the identification plate or test certificate
- ultrasonic scan of the vessel wall thickness
- internal visual examination of internal wall condition and welds
- inspection of protective devices including pressure gauges, relief / safety valves
- check the safe operating limits
- and any additional safety issues relating to the vessel and its peripherals