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IEC 61779-1:1998

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases - Part 1: General requirements and test methods

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Superseded date

09-08-2007

Language(s)

English, Spanish, Castilian

Published date

23-04-1998

€311.90
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 General
      1.1 Scope
      1.2 Normative references
2 Definitions
      2.1 Gas properties
      2.2 Types of instruments
      2.3 Sensors
      2.4 Supply of gas to instrument
      2.5 Signals and alarms
      2.6 Times
      2.7 Miscellaneous
3 General requirements
      3.1 Introduction
      3.2 Construction
      3.3 Labelling and marking
      3.4 Instruction manual
      3.5 Diffusion sensors
4 Test methods
      4.1 Introduction
      4.2 General requirements for tests
      4.3 Normal conditions for tests
      4.4 Test methods
5 Field calibration kit
Annex A (normative) Flammability limits (i.e. LFL and UFL)
                    of some flammable gases and vapours
Annex B (informative) Determination of time of response
Annex C (informative) Bibliography

Specifies general requirements for construction and testing and describes the test methods that apply to portable, transportable and fixed apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gas or vapour concentrations with air. The apparatus, or parts thereof, are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and in mines susceptible to firedamp.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
55
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Superseded

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IEC 60079-19:2010+AMD1:2015 CSV Explosive atmospheres - Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation
ISO 4003:1977 Permeable sintered metal materials — Determination of bubble test pore size
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IEC 61000-4-4:2012 RLV Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
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ISO 6147:1979 Gas analysis Preparation of calibration gas mixtures Saturation method
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ISO 4022:1987 Permeable sintered metal materials — Determination of fluid permeability
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