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News Release from: BSI British Standards | Subject: BS EN 60079-15:2005 and international survey
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 November 2005
New BSI explosive atmosphere standard
and handbook
BSI Business Information is promoting publications relating to explosive and flammable atmospheres.
BSI Business Information is promoting the following standard and handbook relating to explosive and flammable atmospheres BS EN 60079-15:2005 'Electrical apparatus for gas explosive atmospheres'
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Construction, test and marking of type of protection 'n' electrical apparatus.
This standard specifies requirements for the construction, testing and marking for Group II electrical apparatus with type of protection 'n' intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres.
It applies to non-sparking electrical apparatus and also to electrical apparatus with parts or circuits producing arcs or sparks or having hot surfaces which, if not protected in one of the ways specified in this standard, could be capable of igniting a surrounding explosive gas atmosphere.
BS EN 60079-15:2005 replaces BS EN 60079-15:2003 on publication.
The price is £182 or £91 for BSI subscribing members.
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'Electrical Equipment for Flammable Atmospheres' is an international survey of certification and approval requirements.
This handbook gives details of the technical requirements applying to electrical installations for use in flammable atmospheres, in the form of country surveys.
It provides an easy reference source for designers, manufacturers, suppliers and purchasers of electrical equipment.
The publication covers 35 countries.
ISBN 0 905 87710 1, BSI order ref TH 42065, price £650 for an annual subscription with updates throughout the year.
The handbook is supplied in loose-leaf format with a binder.
To order either of the above, call the customer services team at BSI Business Information.
When ordering, please quote marketing reference code FLAM-NA, and note that all prices, content and publishing dates may be subject to change.
Pre-payment is required by non-members.
Packaging and postage is £4.17 for UK addresses (inclusive of VAT), £5.83 overseas (plus VAT if applicable) or free for BSI subscribing members.
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