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I.S. EN 61779-1:2003

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ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT OF FLAMMABLE GASES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2003

Superseded date

30-01-2008

Superseded by

I.S. EN 60079-29-1:2016

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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

Gives general requirements for the construction and testing and describes the test methods applicable to portable, transportable and fixed apparatus for detecting and measuring flammable gas or vapour concentrations with air. The apparatus, or parts of apparatus are meant for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and in mines susceptible to firedamp.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes I.S. EN 50054 (12/2003)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
76
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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