DD IEC TS 60695-1-20 : DRAFT MAR 2008
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FIRE HAZARD TESTING - PART 1-20: GUIDANCE FOR ASSESSING THE FIRE HAZARD OF ELECTROTECHNICAL PRODUCTS - IGNITABILITY - GENERAL GUIDANCE
31-05-2016
23-11-2012
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principles of ignitability
4.1 Gases
4.1.1 Flammability limits
4.1.2 Arc fires
4.2 Liquids
4.2.1 Introduction
4.2.2 Ignition parameters
4.2.3 Insulating liquids
4.3 Solids
4.3.1 Introduction
4.3.2 Parameters affecting ignition
4.3.3 Metals
4.3.4 Carbon (graphite) and carbonaceous char
4.3.5 Reactive substances
4.3.6 Dust clouds
5 Consideration for the selection of test methods
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fire scenario
5.3 Ignition sources
5.3.1 Internal sources
5.3.2 External sources
5.3.3 Arc ignition of materials
5.4 Types of test specimen
5.5 Test procedure and apparatus
6 Use and interpretation of results
Annex A (informative) - Examples of accidents due to
arc fires in underground hydroelectric power
plants or urban substations
Bibliography
Provides guidance on the ignitability of electrotechnical products and the materials from which they are formed.
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GEL/89
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Supersedes 06/30144841 DC. (03/2008)
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DocumentType |
Draft
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Superseded
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Standards | Relationship |
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IEC GUIDE 104:2010 | The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety publications and group safety publications |
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IEC 60695-1-11:2014 | Fire hazard testing - Part 1-11: Guidance for assessing the fire hazard of electrotechnical products - Fire hazard assessment |
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