EN 1779:2026

Non-destructive testing - Leak testing - Criteria for method and technique selection

Publication date:   Aug 24, 2026

General information

60.55   Ratification completed (DOR)   Aug 24, 2026

CEN

CEN/TC 138 Non-destructive testing

European Norm

19.100   Non-destructive testing

Buying

  Draft

PDF - €28.05

  English  



Buy

Scope

This document specifies criteria for the selection of the most suitable method and technique for the assessment of leak tightness by indication or measurement of a gas leakage. Annex A, normative, allows a comparison of standard test methods. Leak detection using hydrostatic tests, electromagnetic methods is not included in this document.
This document is applicable to equipment which can be evacuated or pressurized.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN 1779:1999/A1:2003

PUBLISHED
EN 1779:1999

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
EN 1779:2026
60.55 Ratification completed (DOR)
Aug 24, 2026