The International Electrotechnical Commission has published a new edition of IEC 61340-4-4. IEC 61340-4-4 ed2.1 Consol. with am1 applies to “Electrostatics – Part 4-4: Standard test methods for specific applications – Electrostatic classification of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC).” The updated version is available for purchase on the IEC’s website.
Description*
“IEC 61340-4-4:2012+A1:2014 specifies requirements for flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) between 0,25 m3 and 3 m3 in volume, intended for use in hazardous explosive atmospheres. The explosive atmosphere may be created by the contents in the FIBC or may exist outside the FIBC. The requirements include:
– classification and labelling of FIBC;
– classification of inner liners;
– specification of test methods for each type of FIBC and inner liner;
– design and performance requirements for FIBC and inner liners;
– safe use of FIBC (including those with inner liners) within different zones defined for explosion endangered environments, described for areas where combustible dusts are, or may be, present (IEC 60079-10-2), and for explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1);
– procedures for type qualification and certification of FIBC, including the safe use of inner liners.”
*Description from IEC Website
