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Document ID (ISN)37647
CIS number 82-616
ISSN - Serial title Elektrische Energie-Technik
Year 1982
Convention or series no.
Title Explosionproof luminaires to European standard specification
Original title Explosionsgeschützte Leuchten nach Europa-Norm [in German]
Bibliographic information Mar. 1982, Vol.27, No.1-2, p.23-27. Illus.
Abstract Review of Federal Republic of Germany regulations and standards for explosion hazard zones and for electrical equipment safe for use in explosive atmospheres, texts amended to meet European standards, and definitions of danger zones. Choice of type of protection depends on lamp temperature (table of temperature categories and lamp types). Description of the design of explosionproof luminaires to European standard specifications: enhanced safety luminaires. luminaires with an explosionproof casing, luminaires with a pressurised or ventilated casing, enhanced-safety handlamps. Marking.
Descriptors (primary) electric lighting equipment; explosion-proof electrical equipment; artificial lighting; explosive atmospheres
Descriptors (secondary) pressurized enclosures; Germany (Federal Republic of); European Communities; electric hand lamps; extreme temperatures; increased safety; standardization; legislation; marking; flameproof construction
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Lighting and colour
Explosions