EN 14460:2006
Withdrawn
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Explosion resistant equipment
30-11-2006
03-05-2006
This standard specifies requirements for explosion-pressure-resistant and explosion pressure shock-resistant equipment. This standard is applicable to process vessels and systems. It is not applicable to individual items of equipment such as motors and gearboxes that may be designed to withstand an internal explosion, which are the subject of EN 13463-3.This standard is valid for atmospheres having pressures ranging from 800 hPa to 1100 hPa and temperatures ranging from 20 °C to + 60 °C. This standard may also be helpful for the design, construction, testing and marking of equipment intended for use in atmospheres outside the validity range stated above, as far as this subject is not covered by specific standards.This standard applies to equipment and combinations of equipment where deflagrations may occur and is not applicable to equipment and combination of equipment where detonation may occur. This standard should not be used for offshore applications.It is essential that this standard be used for equipment made of metallic materials only.
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