BS EN 13821:2002
Potentially explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Determination of minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures
- Standard No.
- BS EN 13821:2002
- Release Date
- 2002
- Published By
- British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Latest
- BS EN 13821:2002
- Replace
- 00/540187 DC-2000
- Scope
- This European Standard specifies a method of test to determine the minimum ignition energy of a dust/air mixture by an electrically-generated spark. The test method is not suitable for use with recognised explosives, gunpowder, dynamite, explosives which do not require oxygen for combustion; pyrophoric substances, or substances or mixtures of substances which can under some circumstances behave in a similar manner. Where any doubt exists about the existence of a hazard due to explosive properties, expert advice should be sought. WARNING — It is essential that precautions are taken to safeguard the health of personnel conducting the
BS EN 13821:2002 history
- 2002 BS EN 13821:2002 Potentially explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Determination of minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures
