ELECTROSTATICS - PART 4-4: STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS - ELECTROSTATIC CLASSIFICATION OF FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (FIBC)
International Electrotechnical Committee
FOREWORD<br>INTRODUCTION<br>1 Scope <br>2 Normative references <br>3 Terms and definitions <br>4 Classification<br>5 Safe use of FIBC<br>6 Labelling <br>7 Requirements for FIBC <br>8 Atmosphere for conditioning, calibrating and testing <br>9 Test procedures <br>10 Test report<br>Annex A (informative) - Electrical breakdown voltage - Typical<br> voltage/time graphs <br>Annex B (normative) - Polypropylene pellets for ignition testing<br>Annex C (informative) - Guidance on test methods for<br> manufacturing quality control <br>Annex D (normative) - Classification of hazardous areas and zones<br>Annex E (informative) - Risks associated with cone discharges <br>Annex F (informative) - Explanation for resistance and resistivity<br> limits, and thickness limits for insulating layers of<br> inner liners<br>Bibliography
Describes 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.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | International Electrotechnical Committee |
| Committee | TC 101 |
