• PREN 1839 : DRAFT 2014

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    DETERMINATION OF EXPLOSION LIMITS OF GASES AND VAPOURS AND DETERMINATION OF THE LIMITING OXYGEN CONCENTRATION (LOC) FOR FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPOURS

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    Superseded date:  01-01-2017

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    Published date:  19-05-2014

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Test methods
    5 Verification
    6 Test report
    Annex A (normative) - Method for determination of the explosion
            limits and limiting oxygen concentration of substances
            that are difficult to ignite
    Annex B (informative) - Conversion of the values for the explosion
            limits
    Annex C (informative) - Examples to describe flame detachment
    Annex D (informative) - Example of recommended evaporator
            equipment
    Annex E (normative) - Safety measures
    Annex F (informative) - Examples of the determination of the LOC
    Annex G (normative) - Verification
    Annex H (informative) - Example of a form expressing the results
    Annex I (informative) - Significant Changes between this European
            Standard and EN 1839:2012
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
             94/9/EC

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    Describes two test methods (method T and method B) to determine the explosion limits of gases, vapours and their mixtures, mixed with air or an air/inert gas mixture (volume fraction of the oxygen < 21%) and the limiting oxygen concentration.

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    Comment Closes On
    Committee TC 305
    Document Type Draft
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    Equivalent Standard(s) Relationship
    14/30295916 DC : 0 Identical

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

    11/30239006 DC : 0 BS EN 13237 - POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS FOR EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
    VDI 2263 Blatt 5:2014-10 Dust fires and dust explosions - Hazards, assessment, protective measures - Explosion protection in fluidized bed dryers
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries

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

    EN 13237:2012 Potentially explosive atmospheres - Terms and definitions for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
    1994/9/EC : 1994 DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 23 MARCH 1994 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES CONCERNING EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
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