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ASTM E1515-14(2022)

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Standard Test Method for Minimum Explosible Concentration of Combustible Dusts

Standard Test Method for Minimum Explosible Concentration of Combustible Dusts

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a procedure for performing laboratory tests to evaluate relative deflagration parameters of dusts.  
5.2 The MEC as measured by this test method provides a relative measure of the concentration of a dust cloud necessary for an explosion.  
5.3 Since the MEC as measured by this test method may vary with the uniformity of the dust dispersion, energy of the ignitor, and propagation criteria, the MEC should be considered a relative rather than absolute measurement.  
5.4 If too weak an ignition source is used, the measured MEC would be higher than the “true” value. This is an ignitability limit rather than a flammability limit, and the test could be described as “underdriven.” Ideally, the ignition energy is increased until the measured MEC is independent of ignition energy. However, at some point the ignition energy may become too strong for the size of the test chamber, and the system becomes “overdriven.” When the ignitor flame becomes too large relative to the chamber volume, a test could appear to result in an explosion, while it is actually just dust burning in the ignitor flame with no real propagation beyond the ignitor.  
5.5 The recommended ignition source for measuring the MEC of dusts in 20-L chambers is a 2500 or 5000 J pyrotechnic ignitor.4 Measuring the MEC at both ignition energies will provide information on the possible overdriving of the system.5 To evaluate the effect of possible overdriving in a 20-L chamber, comparison tests may also be made in a larger chamber, such as a 1 m3-chamber.  
5.6 If a dust ignites with a 5000 J ignitor but not with a 2500 J ignitor in a 20-L chamber, this may be an overdriven system.5 In this case, it is recommended that the dust be tested with a 10 000 J ignitor in a larger chamber, such as a 1 m3-chamber, to determine if it is actually explosible.  
5.7 The values obtained by this test method are specific to the sample tested (particularly the particle size distribution) and the met...
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the minimum concentration of a dust-air mixture that will propagate a deflagration in a near-spherical closed vessel of 20 L or greater volume.
Note 1: The minimum explosible concentration (MEC) is also referred to as the lower explosibility limit (LEL) or lean flammability limit (LFL).  
1.2 Data obtained from this test method provide a relative measure of the deflagration characteristics of dust clouds.  
1.3 This test method should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment that takes into account all of the factors that are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Status
Published
Publication Date
31-May-2022
ICS
13.230 - Explosion protection
Technical Committee
E27 - Hazard Potential of Chemicals
Drafting Committee
E27.05 - Explosibility and Ignitability of Dust Clouds
Current Stage
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ASTM D3175-20 - Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
Effective Date
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:E1515 −14 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
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Minimum Explosible Concentration of Combustible Dusts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1515; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This test method describes procedures for measuring the minimum concentration of a combustible
dust (dispersed in air) that is capable of propagating a deflagration. The tests are made in laboratory
chambers that have volumes of 20 L or larger.
1. Scope ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the mini-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
mum concentration of a dust-air mixture that will propagate a
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
deflagration in a near-spherical closed vessel of 20 Lor greater
volume.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—The minimum explosible concentration (MEC) is also re-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ferred to as the lower explosibility limit (LEL) or lean flammability limit
D3173 Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of
(LFL).
Coal and Coke
1.2 Data obtained from this test method provide a relative
D3175 Test Method for Volatile Matter in the Analysis
measure of the deflagration characteristics of dust clouds.
Sample of Coal and Coke
1.3 Thistestmethodshouldbeusedtomeasureanddescribe
E681 Test Method for Concentration Limits of Flammability
the properties of materials in response to heat and flame under
of Chemicals (Vapors and Gases)
controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to
E1226 Test Method for Explosibility of Dust Clouds
describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials,
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2.2 CEN/CENELEC Publications:
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However,
EN 14034–3 Determination of Explosion Characteristics of
results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk
Dust Clouds – Part 3: Determination of the Lower
assessment that takes into account all of the factors that are
Explosion Limit LEL of Dust Clouds
pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end
use.
3. Terminology
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3.1.1 dust concentration, n—the mass of dust divided by the
standard.
internal volume of the test chamber.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.2 (dP/dt) ,n—themaximumrateofpressureriseduring
ex
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the course of a single deflagration test.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 minimum explosible concentration (MEC), n—the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
minimum concentration of a combustible dust cloud that is
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
capable of propagating a deflagration through a well dispersed
Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.
mixture of the dust and air under the specified conditions of
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
test.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E27 on Hazard For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Potential of Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E27.05 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Explosibility and Ignitability of Dust Clouds. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E1515 – 14. DOI: Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Avenue
10.1520/E1515-14R22. Marnix 17, B-1000, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cen.eu.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E1515−14 (2022)
3.1.4 P ,n—the absolute pressure at the time the ignitor, and propagation criteria, the MEC should be consid-
ignition
ignitor is activated, see Fig. 1. ered a relative rather than absolute measurement.
3.1.5 ∆P ,n—thepressu
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1.1 This practice describes procedures for making joints suitable for pressure service with polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings by means of electrofusion joining techniques in, but not limited to, a field environment. Other suitable electrofusion joining procedures are available from various sources including fitting manufacturers. This standard does not purport to address all possible electrofusion joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other parties that have been proven to produce reliable electrofusion joints. (Note 1)
Note 1: Reference to the manufacturer in this practice refers to the electrofusion fitting manufacturer.  
1.2 The parameters and procedure are applicable only to joining polyethylene pipe and fittings (Note 2) which are intended for PE fuel gas pipe per Specification D2513 and PE potable water, sewer and industrial pipe manufactured per Specification F714, Specification D3035, Specification F2619, and AWWA C901 and C906.
Note 2: Commercially available materials classified with a thermoplastic pipe material designation code beginning with PE 14, PE 23, PE 24, PE 27, PE 33, PE 34, PE 36, and PE 46, and PE 47 in accordance with Specification D3350 and Terminology F412 are generally acceptable for electrofusion joining using this practice. Consult with the pipe or fitting manufacturer for specific compatibility information.  
1.3 Parts that are within the dimensional tolerances given in present ASTM specifications are required to produce sound joints between polyethylene pipe and fittings when using the joining techniques described in this practice.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 The text of this practice references notes, footnotes, and appendices which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the practice.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM D5141-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, a silt barrier, or a silt curtain, for specific soil tested.  
5.2 This test method may be used for the design of the filtration component of a sediment retention device to meet requirements of regulatory agencies in filtering efficiency or flow rate for the specific soil tested.  
5.2.1 The designer can use this test method to determine the spacing between sediment retention devices.  
5.3 This test method is intended for performance evaluation, as the results will depend on the specific soil evaluated. Unless testing with the default soil is desired, it is recommended that the user or representative perform the test to pre-approve products, as sediment retention device manufacturers are not typically equipped to handle or test soil requirements.  
5.4 This test method provides a means of evaluating the filtration component of sediment retention devices with different soils under various conditions that simulate the conditions that exist in a sediment retention device installation. This test method may be used to simulate several storm events on the same sediment retention device specimen. Therefore, the number of times this test is repeated per specimen is dependent upon the user and the site conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or inlet protector.  
1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute (m3/m2/min) or gallons per square foot per minute (gal/ft2/min) for flow rate.  
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sediment removed from sediment-laden water.  
1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a sediment retention device.  
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an analytical balance, or a vacuum filtration system. At the client’s discretion, the test soil is either a site-specific soil or a soil that is representative of a target default gradation.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard, while the inch-pound units are provided for information. The values expressed in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM F2647-07(2023)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Approved Methods of Installing a CVS (Central Vacuum System)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The suggestions of this guide are intended to provide proper installation materials and practices to be used during the installation of a central-vacuum system.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide demonstrates proper methods for installing a central-vacuum system.  
1.2 Appendix X1 contains additional sources of information that may be helpful to the user of this guide.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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