Dust explosion venting protective systems

BS EN 14491:2012

British Standards Institution
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Supplement

British Standards Extra Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Gives the general requirements for design and selection of a dust explosion venting protective system. Covers venting of isolated enclosures to protect against the internal pressure effects of a dust explosion, flame and pressure effects outside the enclosure, recoil forces, and influence and design of vent ducts.

History

Supersedes BS EN 14491:2006. See National foreword for information from the UK committee who voted against approval of this standard.

ISBN

9780580646225

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Building services
  • Fire
  • Ducts/flues/pipes
  • Explosions

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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