TS EN 14564

TS EN 14564. OFFICIAL SCOPE IS UNAVAILABLE. This standard is a terminology document for tanks used in the transport of dangerous goods. Its value lies in aligning technical terms so that the same concepts are understood consistently across languages and operating contexts, including tank shells, fittings, safety-related components and transport equipment.

Why terminology matters in dangerous-goods tank transport

In this field, a tank is not just a vessel: it is part of a transport system designed around containment, sealing, loading and unloading arrangements, and protective equipment. Terminology standards help separate and name those concepts consistently, reducing ambiguity in design, manufacturing, inspection, operation and maintenance communication. That is especially important where translations and international collaboration are involved.

In general technical terms, a document of this kind supports a common professional vocabulary rather than setting standalone performance limits. It helps users distinguish between the main structural parts of a tank, its accessories, and the broader transport arrangement. For engineers, inspectors, translators and other technical professionals, that shared language is often essential to avoid misunderstandings in safety-critical work.

• Supports consistent use of tank-transport terminology across different languages.
• Helps reduce ambiguity in engineering, inspection and maintenance communication.
• Clarifies conceptual differences between tank structure, fittings and transport equipment.
• Provides a common reference vocabulary for dangerous-goods tank applications.