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Document ID (ISN)18923
CIS number 73-396
Year 1972
Convention or series no. ZH 1/472
Author(s)
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften
Title Guidelines for feed devices for wood-chip and sawdust firing equipment [Federal Republic of Germany]
Original title Richtlinien für die Beschickungseinrichtungen an Holzspäne- und Holzstaubfeuerungen [in German]
Bibliographic information Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Gereonstrasse 18-32, 5 Köln 1, Federal Republic of Germany, Aug. 1972. 8p.
Abstract These guidelines indicate measures for preventing the hazardous effects of explosions that occur in wood chip and sawdust firing installations. Definitions are followed by requirements for the safe construction and equipment of feed devices and for the operation of such equipment.
Descriptors (primary) Germany (Federal Republic of); fire hazards; safety and health engineering; chips; sawdust; fuel burning equipment
Descriptors (secondary) flame spread; directive; flame arresters; flammable substances
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Machinery and tools
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Fires