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Document ID (ISN)20589
CIS number 74-417
Year 1973
Convention or series no.
Title Standard for the installation of blower and exhaust systems for dust, stock and vapor removal or conveying.
Bibliographic information NFPA No.91-1973, National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, USA, 1973. 29 p. Illus. Price: US-$1.25.
Abstract This standard lays down requirements applicable to blower and exhaust systems to eliminate or reduce known fire and explosion hazards. Individual sections are devoted to: general requirements; systems for removal of flammable vapours and residue; duct systems for moving, conveying or transporting stock, vapour or dust; plastic systems for removal of non-flammable corrosive fumes and vapours.
Descriptors (primary) USA; pneumatic conveyors; fire protection; exhaust ventilation; explosion protection; mechanical ventilation
Descriptors (secondary) corrosive fumes; standard; flammable gases; flammable dust
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Heating, ventilation and climate
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Fires
Ventilation
Explosions