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  • BS 5555:1981

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    Specification for SI units and recommendations for the use of their multiples and of certain other units

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-01-1993

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-02-1983

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Recommendations and advice on using and selecting units of the International System (SI) in industry and technology. Describes the system and lists certain other units which may be used in conjunction with it.

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    Committee SS/7
    Development Note REPLACES BS 3763:1976 AND PD 5686:1978.
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
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    BS 6754:1986 Specifications and testing of compressed air dryers
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