DIN EN ISO 13137 E 2021-07 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN ISO 13137 E 2021-07 — Workplace atmospheres — Pumps for personal sampling of chemical and biological agents — Requirements and test methods. This designation refers to the draft (prEN/“E” edition) published in July 2021 in German and English; the document sets out performance criteria and laboratory test methods for battery-powered personal sampling pumps used in occupational exposure monitoring.

Abstract

This draft specifies performance requirements and test procedures for battery-powered pumps used for personal sampling of chemical and biological agents in workplace air. It is intended for pumps with a nominal volumetric flow rate above 10 ml·min−1 and focuses primarily on flow-controlled pumps used with samplers and collection substrates for gases, vapours, dusts, fumes, mists and fibres. The abstract and scope align with the later published ISO 13137:2022 edition.

General information

• Status: Draft (prEN/E) — withdrawn; subsequently superseded by the published ISO 13137 (2022) and national adoptions.
• Publication date: July 2021 (designation E DIN EN ISO 13137:2021-07; date of issue noted as 11 June 2021, publication month July 2021).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — German/English bilingual draft issuance as a prEN/prEN ISO edition.
• ICS / categories: 13.040.30 (Workplace atmospheres; occupational hygiene).
• Edition / version: E DIN EN ISO 13137:2021-07 (draft/prEN ISO 13137:2021).
• Number of pages: 77 pages (draft document listing).

Scope

The draft covers performance requirements and specified laboratory test methods for battery-powered personal sampling pumps used in workplace atmospheres. It applies to pumps having a nominal volumetric flow rate above 10 ml·min−1 and intended to be used with combinations of samplers and collection substrates for sampling gases, vapours, dusts, fumes, mists and fibres. The document principally addresses flow-controlled pumps. Note: this draft was withdrawn and its content was incorporated into the later ISO 13137:2022 publication and national adoptions.

Key topics and requirements

• Performance requirements for battery-powered personal sampling pumps (flow stability, accuracy, and flow-rate limits).
• Specified laboratory test methods to quantify pump performance under prescribed conditions (including flow-control verification).
• Applicability threshold (nominal flow > 10 ml·min−1) and intended sampler/substrate combinations.
• Operational considerations such as battery endurance, start/stop behaviour and suitability for field personal sampling.
• Conformance criteria and test-reporting requirements to support purchaser and regulatory use.

Typical use and users

The standard (draft) is intended for manufacturers of personal sampling pumps, testing and calibration laboratories, occupational hygienists, safety professionals, and regulatory bodies involved in workplace exposure monitoring programs. It is used to specify pump performance for procurement, type testing, product development and compliance verification for personal exposure sampling equipment.

Related standards

Related documents include the previous ISO 13137:2013 edition (withdrawn) and the published ISO 13137:2022 edition (Edition 2) which contains the finalized requirements; corresponding national adoptions such as DIN EN ISO 13137:2023-01 also exist. The draft aligns with the technical work of ISO/TC 146/SC 2 on occupational air sampling standards.

Keywords

personal sampling pump, workplace atmospheres, occupational hygiene, battery-powered pump, flow-controlled pump, sampling pump test methods, ISO 13137, prEN, DIN, flow rate, sampler compatibility.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the draft/prEN designation E DIN EN ISO 13137:2021-07 — a proposed German/English edition of ISO 13137 (workplace atmospheres — pumps for personal sampling). The draft was published in July 2021 but later withdrawn when the final international edition was published.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It specifies performance requirements and laboratory test methods for battery-powered personal sampling pumps (nominal flow > 10 ml·min−1), with emphasis on flow-controlled operation and suitability for sampling gases, vapours and particulate workplace contaminants.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test/calibration laboratories, occupational hygienists, procurement officers, and regulatory agencies involved in workplace air monitoring and instrument specification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2021-07 E draft was withdrawn; the finalized international standard ISO 13137 (Edition 2, 2022-08) and subsequent national adoptions (e.g., DIN EN ISO 13137:2023-01) are the current references. Users should refer to ISO 13137:2022 or their national adoption for the authoritative published text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 13137 is part of the body of standards addressing workplace atmospheres and personal sampling instrument performance developed by ISO/TC 146 and its subcommittees; it updates and replaces earlier editions (for example the 2013 version).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Personal sampling pump, battery-powered pump, flow-controlled pump, workplace atmospheres, sampling performance, test methods, ISO 13137.