EN 16020:2011

Explosion diverters EN 16020:2011

Publication date:   Dec 16, 2011

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Dec 1, 2020

CEN

CEN/TC 305 Potentially explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection

European Norm

13.230   Explosion protection

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Scope

An explosion diverter is used to divert explosions propagating through ducts, thus preventing flame jet ignition and pressure piling in connected protected enclosures. It will reduce the risk of flame transmission.
This European Standard describes the basic design of a pipe-in-pipe diverter and specifies the testing requirements and the application of explosion diverters.
This European Standard covers:
- a test method for assessing the efficacy of explosion diverters;
- design rules for a type of pipe-in-pipe diverter;
- demands to venting device on diverter;
- installation requirements;
- maintenance requirements;
- marking.
This European Standard considers dust/air explosive atmospheres only.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

94/9/EC

Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)

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2014/34/EU

Directive 2014/34/EU Of The European Parliament And Of The Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast)

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EN 16020:2011
90.93 Standard confirmed
Dec 1, 2020