VDI 3673 BLATT 1
Pressure venting of dust explosions
active, Most Current
| Organization: | VDI |
| Publication Date: | 1 November 2002 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 44 |
| ICS Code (Explosion protection): | 13.230 |
scope:
The present guideline deals with the fundamentals required to calculate and design the safety measure for explosion venting of dusts and hybrid mixtures [1; 2; 27].
Explosion venting in accordance with the present VDI 3673 Part 1 is only acceptable if it will not jeopardise the surroundings and not cause any hazards to health and the environment [34; 35; 40].
It is permissible to deviate from the vent areas and measures called for in this guideline provided the same level of safety can be guaranteed and documented through actual tests.
Explosion venting will not protect installations subjected to the hazards from a detonation.
Document History
VDI 3673 BLATT 1
November 1, 2002
Pressure venting of dust explosions
The present guideline deals with the fundamentals required to calculate and design the safety measure for explosion venting of dusts and hybrid mixtures [1; 2; 27].
Explosion venting in accordance...