• BS 7481:1992

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Code of practice for testing venting systems and shields for lead-acid starter batteries

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-08-2006

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-02-1992

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Code of practice
    1 Scope
    2 Safety precautions
    3 Preparation for testing
    Appendices
    A Preconditioning
    B Gassing test
    C Spark test
    D Explosion containment test
    E Performance
    Figures
    1 Test fixture
    2 Explosion test chamber (schematic)

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    Recommends procedures for testing the effectiveness of a battery venting system and/or shield which is fitted in order to reduce the hazard of an explosion from gases emitted during venting of a secondary cell or battery

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    Committee PEL/21
    Development Note Supersedes 90/23817 DC (10/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    DEFSTAN 02-101(PT2)/2(2005) : 2005 REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN AND FITTING OUT OF WORKSHOPS MAINTENANCE SPACES AND ENGINEERING STORES FOR HM SURFACE SHIPS - PART 2: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

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    BS 6604:1985 Code of practice for safe operation of starter batteries
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