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BS EN 61340-4-4 : 2012

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

ELECTROSTATICS - PART 4-4: STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS - ELECTROSTATIC CLASSIFICATION OF FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (FIBC)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2012

€287.48
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INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safe use of FIBC
6 Labelling
7 Requirements for FIBC
8 Atmosphere for conditioning, calibrating
   and testing
9 Test procedures
10 Report
Annex A (normative) - Electrical breakdown voltage
        - Typical voltage/time graphs
Annex B (normative) - Polypropylene pellets for
        ignition testing
Annex C (informative) - Guidance on test methods
        for manufacturing quality control
Annex D (normative) - Classification of hazardous
        areas and zones
Annex E (informative) - Risks associated with
        cone discharges
Annex F (informative) - Explanation for resistance
        and resistivity limits
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

Describes requirements for flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) between 0,25 m[3] and 3 m[3] in volume, intended for use in hazardous explosive atmospheres.

Committee
GEL/101
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 03/318460 DC. (01/2006) Supersedes 10/30216936 DC. (08/2012) 2012 Edition Re-Issued in January 2015 & incorporates AMD 1 2015. 2012 Edition remains active & will be withdrawn on 17/12/2017. Supersedes 13/30289953 DC. (02/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
48
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
Supersedes

12/30258581 DC : 0 BS 5908-2 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS AT PREMISES HANDLING FLAMMABLE GASES, LIQUIDS AND DUSTS - PART 2: GUIDE TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
BS 5908-2:2012 Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts Guide to applicable standards and regulations

IEC 60243-1:2013 Electric strength of insulating materials - Test methods - Part 1: Tests at power frequencies
EN ISO 21898:2005 Packaging - Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) for non-dangerous goods (ISO 21898:2004)
EN 60079-10-1:2015 Explosive atmospheres - Part 10-1: Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres
IEC 61340-2-3:2016 Electrostatics - Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining the resistance and resistivity of solid materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation
EN 60079-10-2:2015 Explosive atmospheres - Part 10-2: Classification of areas - Explosive dust atmospheres
IEC 60079-10-1:2015 Explosive atmospheres - Part 10-1: Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres
EN 61340-2-1:2015 Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
IEC 61340-2-1:2015 Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
IEC 61241-2-3:1994 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 2: Test methods - Section 3: Method for determining minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures
EN 60243-1:2013 ELECTRIC STRENGTH OF INSULATING MATERIALS - TEST METHODS - PART 1: TESTS AT POWER FREQUENCIES (IEC 60243-1:2013)
ISO 21898:2004 Packaging — Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) for non-dangerous goods
IEC 60243-2:2013 Electric strength of insulating materials - Test methods - Part 2: Additional requirements for tests using direct voltage
ISO 7000:2014 Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
EN 61340-2-3:2016 Electrostatics - Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining the resistance and resistivity of solid materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation
IEC TR 61340-1:2012 Electrostatics - Part 1: Electrostatic phenomena - Principles and measurements
EN 60243-2:2014 Electric strength of insulating materials - Test methods - Part 2: Additional requirements for tests using direct voltage
CLC/TR 50404:2003 Electrostatics - Code of practice for the avoidance of hazards due to static electricity

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