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    I.S. EN 14491:2012

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    DUST EXPLOSION VENTING PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2012

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Venting of enclosures
    5 Sizing of vent areas
    6 Supplementary design considerations
    7 Marking
    8 Information for use
    Annex A (informative) - Explosion venting of dust filters
    Annex B (informative) - Explosion venting of cyclones
    Annex C (informative) - Estimating the L/D ratio when
            calculating vent areas for elongated enclosures
    Annex D (informative) - Protection of buildings
    Annex E (informative) - Deflectors
    Annex F (informative) - Significant changes between
            this European Standard and EN 14491:2006
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
             European Standard and the Essential Requirements
             of EU Directive 94/9/EC
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the basic requirements of design for the selection of a dust explosion venting protective system.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 1127-1:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology
    EN 15089:2009 Explosion isolation systems
    EN 16009:2011 Flameless explosion venting devices
    EN 14034-2:2006+A1:2011 Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds - Part 2: Determination of the maximum rate of explosion pressure rise (dp/dt)max of dust clouds
    EN 14797:2006 Explosion venting devices
    EN 13237:2012 Potentially explosive atmospheres - Terms and definitions for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
    EN 14034-1:2004+A1:2011 Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds - Part 1: Determination of the maximum explosion pressure pmax of dust clouds
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