• EN 61340-4-4:2012/A1:2015

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    ELECTROSTATICS - PART 4-4: STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS - ELECTROSTATIC CLASSIFICATION OF FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (FIBC) (IEC 61340-4-4:2012)

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    Superseded date:  02-02-2022

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    FOREWORD
    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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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 SR 101
    Development Note Supersedes UNE EN 61340-4-4. (02/2015) Redesignated as EN IEC 61340-4-4. (04/2018)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    PREN 1127-1 : DRAFT 2017 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY
    12/30270980 DC : 0 BS EN 1127-2 - EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 2: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY FOR MINING
    CEI EN 60079-32-2 : 2016 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 32-2: ELECTROSTATICS HAZARDS - TESTS
    PD CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2015 Explosive atmospheres Electrostatic hazards, guidance
    17/30365866 DC : 0 BS EN 1127-1 - EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY
    UNE-EN 1127-1:2012 Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology
    DIN EN 1127-2:2002-07 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 2: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY FOR MINING
    EN 60079-32-2:2015 Explosive atmospheres - Part 32-2: Electrostatics hazards - Tests
    S.R. CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2015 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 32-1: ELECTROSTATIC HAZARDS - GUIDANCE
    BS EN 1127-1:2011 Explosive atmospheres. Explosion prevention and protection Basic concepts and methodology
    DIN EN 1127-1:2011-10 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY
    I.S. EN 1127-2:2014 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 2: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY FOR MINING
    UNI EN 1127-1 : 2011 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY
    I.S. EN 60079-32-2:2015 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 32-2: ELECTROSTATICS HAZARDS - TESTS
    BS EN 1127-1:2019 Explosive atmospheres. Explosion prevention and protection Basic concepts and methodology
    DIN EN 1127-2:2014-09 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 2: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY FOR MINING
    UNI EN 1127-2 : 2014 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 2: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY FOR MINING
    BS EN 60079-32-2:2015 Explosive atmospheres Electrostatics hazards. Tests
    I.S. EN 1127-1:2011 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY
    BS EN 1127-2:2014 Explosive atmospheres. Explosion prevention and protection Basic concepts and methodology for mining
    PREN 1127-2 : DRAFT 2012 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND PROTECTION - PART 2: BASIC CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY FOR MINING
    CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2015 Explosive atmospheres - Part 32-1: Electrostatic Hazards - Guidance
    UNE-EN 60079-32-2:2016 Explosive atmospheres - Part 32-2: Electrostatics hazards - Tests
    EN 1127-2:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 2: Basic concepts and methodology for mining
    EN 1127-1:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology

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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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