Mechanical Parameters

LERC is accredited by NABL for Chemical Testing of LPG Equipments with respect to the mechanical parameters for LPG Cylinder, S C Valve, Domestic Pressure Regulator, LPG Stove & SURAKSHA LPG Hose vide Certificate No. T-2189 issued on 24.05.16 valid until 23.05.18.

MECHNICAL PARAMETERS TESTED

Product	Parameter
LPG CYLINDERS	Ultimate Tensile Strength, Weld Tensile Strength, Yield Stress & Percentage Elongation. Bend Test across the C-Weld. Pneumatic Test at 12 kgf/cm2, Hydrostatic Test at 25 kgf/cm2 and Burst Pressure with Volumetric Expansion Measurement of Water Capacity Paint Thickness Measurement. Dimension Metrology of LPG Cylinder.
SELF CLOSING VALVES	Dimension Metrology – Valve Threads & Valve Body Dimensions. Pneumatic Tests at 17 kgf/cm2
DOMESTIC PRESSURE REGULATOR	Soundness Tests at high pressure and low pressure. Performance Tests at different flow rates Paint Adhesion
DOMESTIC LPG STOVE	Thermal Efficiency Test. Gas Consumption & Soundness Test Resistance to Draught Test. Strength & Rigidity of LPG Stove
DOMESTIC LPG STOVE	Combustion Test for CO & CO2 ratio Flame Temperature Measurement Fire Hazard & Limiting Temperature Test. Visual Tests like Ignition & Flame Travel, Stability, Noise Control, Flashback, Formation of Soot
LPG HOSE	Tensile Load measurement and percentage elongation. Hydraulic Test(Proof & Burst) Resistance to low temperature at -40Deg C Dimension Metrology – Cover & Lining Thickness, Bore Size Measurement Hose Flexibility & Grip Strength Adhesion of the lining & Cover