BS PD CEN/TR 16829:2016

BS PD CEN/TR 16829:2016 applies to bucket elevators that may handle combustible products capable of producing potentially explosive atmospheres of dust or powder inside the bucket elevator during its operation. The precautions to control ignition sources will also be relevant where the product in the bucket elevator creates a fire risk but not an explosion risk. For the purposes of this report, a bucket elevator is defined as an item of bulk material handling equipment that carries material in powder form or as coarse products such as whole grain, wood chips or flakes, in a vertical direction by means of a continuous movement of open containers. This Technical Report specifies the principles of and guidance for fire and explosion prevention and explosion protection for bucket elevators. Prevention is based on the avoidance of effective ignition sources, either by the elimination of ignition sources or the detection of ignition sources. Explosion protection is based on the application of explosion venting, explosion suppression or explosion containment and explosion isolation rules specifically adapted for bucket elevators. These specific rules may be based on agreed test methods. This European Technical Report does not apply to products that do not require atmospheric oxygen for combustion.Cross References:EN 1127-1:2011EN 13237EN 13463-1EN 13463-5EN 13463-6EN 14373EN 14797EN 15089EN 60079-10-2EN ISO 12100ISO 12100ISO 281IEC/TS 60079-32-1VDI 2263-1EN 618:2002+A1:2010EN 13821:2002EN 14034-1:2004+A1:2011EN 14034-2:2006+A1:2011EN 50281-2-1:1998VDI 2263-8