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I.S. EN IEC 61340-4-4:2018

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ELECTROSTATICS - PART 4-4: STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS - ELECTROSTATIC CLASSIFICATION OF FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (FIBC)
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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-05-2018

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National foreword
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 Test report
Annex A (informative) - 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 and thickness limits for insulating
        layers of inner liners
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding
         European publications

Defines 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.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes I.S. EN 61340-4-4. For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (04/2018)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
0
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN IEC 61340-4-4:2018 Identical
IEC 61340-4-4:2012+AMD1:2014 CSV Identical

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
ISO/IEC 80079-20-2:2016 Explosive atmospheres Part 20-2: Material characteristics Combustible dusts test methods
IEC 61340-2-1:2015 Electrostatics - Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge
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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