BS EN 13673-1:2003
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Determination of the maximum explosion pressure and the maximum rate of pressure rise of gases and vapours Determination of the maximum explosion pressure
Hardcopy , PDF
31-03-2012
English
08-09-2003
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Test method
3.1 Principle
3.2 Apparatus
3.2.1 Test vessel
3.2.2 Equipment for preparing the test mixture
3.2.3 Ignition system
3.2.4 Pressure measuring system
3.2.5 Temperature measuring device
3.2.6 Safety aspects
3.3 Preparation and preservation of test samples
3.4 Procedure
3.4.1 Preparation of the test mixture
3.4.2 Determination of the explosion pressure
P[ex] and the maximum explosion pressure
P[max]
3.5 Expression of results
3.6 Test report
Annex A (normative) Verification
Annex B (informative) Conversion of the values for the
flammable substance content
B.1 Abbreviations and symbols
B.2 Substances characteristics of air
B.3 Definitions
B.4 Preparation of the test mixture
B.5 Conversion
Annex C (informative) Example of an evaporator equipment
for liquid flammable substances
Annex D (informative) Example for test report form
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives
Gives measurement of the explosion pressure and the maximum explosion pressure of a quiescent flammable gas/air/inert mixture in an empty closed volume at ambient temperature and pressure.
Committee |
EXL/23
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 99/540610 DC (09/2003)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
26
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Superseded
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SupersededBy | |
Supersedes |
Standards | Relationship |
NS EN 13673-1 : 1ED 2003 | Identical |
SN EN 13673-1 : 2003 | Identical |
I.S. EN 13673-1:2003 | Identical |
NBN EN 13673-1 : 2003 | Identical |
NF EN 13673-1 : 2003 | Identical |
NEN EN 13673-1 : 2003 | Identical |
DIN EN 13673-1:2003-09 | Identical |
UNI EN 13673-1 : 2004 | Identical |
UNE-EN 13673-1:2003 | Identical |
EN 13673-1:2003 | Identical |
PD 6686:2006 | Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries |
1998/37/EC : 1998 | DIRECTIVE 98/37/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 22 JUNE 1998 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO MACHINERY |
1994/9/EC : 1994 | DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 23 MARCH 1994 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES CONCERNING EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES |
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