ASTM F819-00e1
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
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Designation:F 819–00
Standard Terminology
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Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 819; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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e NOTE—Terms approved May 10, 2000 were added in September 2000.
arc duration, n—time duration of the arc(s). flashover—the electrical discharge or arc occurring between
arc energy (vi dt), n—sum of the instantaneous arc voltage electrodes and over or around, but not through, the equip-
values multiplied by the instantaneous arc current values ment being tested.
multiplied by the incremental time values during the arc, (J). FRP insulating tubes and rods—fiberglass reinforced plastic
arc gap—distance between the arc electrodes (inch). (FRP) products manufactured so that the tubes and rods
blanket roll-up—a container made from fabric or similar produced will meet the electrical and mechanical require-
materialandspecificallydesignedtoprotecttheblanketfrom ments in the standard.
damage during storage or transportation. gauntlet—the area of a glove between the wrist and the
breakdown, electrical—the electrical discharge or arc occur- reinforced edge of the opening.
ring between the electrodes and through the equipment being heatflux, n—the thermal intensity indicated by the amount of
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tested. energy transmitted per unit area and time (cal/cm s)(W/cm )
bulk storage—the storage of hose or covers together with one hose—an electrical insulating tube with a longitudinal slit
or more layers piled neatly, but without the benefit of designed to be installed temporarily on energized electrical
spacers, supports, or special protective containers. wires.
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compatible—not injurious to or changing the physical or i t, n—sum of the instantaneous arc current values squared
electrical characteristics of the blankets or affecting their multiplied by the incremental time values during the arc
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application, use, or acceptability. (A s).
cover—an electrically insulated enclosure designed to be ignition, n—the initiation of combustion.
installed temporarily on various types of irregularly shaped incident energy (E), n—the amount of energy (total heat,
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electrical equipment to protect personnel and equipment cal/cm ) received at a surface as a direct result of an electric
working in close proximity. arc discharge as measured by temperature rise on copper
designated person—an individual who is qualified by expe- calorimeters.
rience or training to perform an assigned task. insulated—separated from other conducting surfaces by a
distorted—physically changed from the natural and original dielectric substance (including air space) offering a high
shape, caused by stress of any type. resistance to the passage of current.
electrical testing facility—a location with qualified personnel,
NOTE 1—When any object is said to be insulated, it is understood to be
testing equipment, and procedures for the inspection and
insulated in a suitable manner for the conditions to which it is subjected.
electrical testing of electrical insulating protective equip-
Otherwise, it is, within the purpose of this definition, uninsulated.
ment.
Insulating covering of conductors is one means of making the conductor
insulated.
electrode—the energized or grounded conductor portion of
electrical test equipment which is placed near or in contact
interior foam-filled tube—a tube filled with homogeneous
with the material or equipment being tested.
unicellular thermosetting foam having closed cells blown
electrode clearance—the shortest path from the energized
with non-combustible gases, with the filling bonded to the
electrode to the ground electrode.
interior wall.
NOTE 2—The foam filling should be free of voids, separations, holes,
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These definitions are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-18 on cracks, or the like.
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility of
isolated—an object that is not readily accessible to persons
Subcommittee F18.60 on Terminology.
Current edition approved May 10, 2000. Published June 2000 . Originally
unless special means of access are used.
published as F 819-95 . Last previous edition F 819-95 .
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F 819
ozone cutting and checking—cracks produced by ozone in a visual inspection—a visual check made to detect construc-
material under mechanical stress. tional defects.
proof-test current—the current measured during ac
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