GB/T 46473-2025 Natural gas screw expander unit
GB/T 46473-2025 Natural gas screw expander unit
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Scope
This document specifies the structural type classification, technical requirements, explosion-proof requirements, safety requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking of factory documents, packaging, transportation, and storage of natural gas screw expanders (sets). This document applies to natural gas screw expanders (sets) designed to convert the pressure energy of natural gas networks into power through screw expanders, which in turn drive generators or mechanical equipment such as fans and pumps, with a design pressure not exceeding 10 MPa. This document also applies to screw expanders (sets) used in explosive hazardous areas formed by flammable gases and vapor mixtures of Classes IIA, IIB, and IIC, T1 to T4 groups, as well as in environments where explosive gas mixtures occur or may occur. Screw expanders (sets) of other types used for power generation with flammable and explosive gases should refer to this document for implementation.