Certifications

iVapps operates under international industry manufacturing and safety standards at all times, to ensure its system’s integrity. The parts have been designed to standard and the Company has a distinct design methodology to adhere to. The system casing that provides the access point to pipelines and houses the Smart and Valve cartridges have a x 2.5 life of pipe that being a minimum 125 years, while the cartridges are re-usable and only require an annual service, which due to the swap out technology is done without pipeline downtime. Servicing can be done at another location and then the cartridge is re inserted when next required.

The iVapps system is designed to meet the following certifications:

• PN16, (stands for Pressure Nominal, which is designed to operate in pressures up to 16 bar.

• BS 563, Safety of Machinery – Temperatures of Touchable Surfaces – Ergonomics Data to Establish Temperature Limit Values for Hot Surfaces.

• BSEN 1074, Valves fit for purpose for water supply.

• WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications) defines the requirements for a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment used in the UK water industry. It is the standard against waste, misuse, undue consumption or contamination of the water.

• TUV Nord is an international certification body accredited for certification of persons according to ISO/IEC 17024 in Southeast Asia to meet.

• ASME B16.34, ASME B16.10, ASME is an accredited Standards Developing Organization that meets the due process requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Standards that are developed under an accredited program may be designated as American National Standards.

• API 623 and API 598 standards – API 598. These standard covers valve testing, inspection, and pressure test requirements for ball, butterfly, gate, glove, and check valves. It specifies the acceptable rates of leakage for various sizes and materials. The API 598 standard applies especially to the oil and gas industries.

• The product is classed as TRL Level 8 by the European Commission, and the Company is working with the Water Research Centre (WRc) to gain their accreditation. iVapps will adopt the WRc international accreditation approval, specifically for the water sector, which lasts for 5 years and is recognized by all the Company’s potential client base.