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  • BS EN 61340-4-4 : 2012

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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    Superseded date:  30-04-2018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

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

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    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.

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    Committee GEL/101
    Development Note 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 (08/2012) 2012 Edition Re-Issued in January 2015 & incorporates AMD 1 2015. 2012 Edition remains active & will be withdrawn on 17/12/2017.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)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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

    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

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    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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